Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: AFC FN 5- Wilson vs Cruzier
Date: Apr 09, 2021

#R1#
Pyke doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Pyke takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pyke slips a straight right by Mikhasevich.
Mikhasevich waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pyke.
Mikhasevich with a body punch. A glancing blow. #TD2#
Pyke shoots in and gets a takedown into Mikhasevich's guard.

Mikhasevich has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Pyke is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Pyke is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Mikhasevich gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Pyke is looking to take this one to the mat.
Gennady Mikhasevich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magnus Pyke.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mikhasevich cracks Pyke with a nice body shot.
Pyke tries to score a body lock takedown but Mikhasevich shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Pyke goes for a takedown attempt but Mikhasevich pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Pyke slips under a jab from Mikhasevich.
Pyke steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Mikhasevich. That one must have hurt.
Mikhasevich turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T1#
Mikhasevich scores with a punch to the head.#CUT#It looks like Magnus Pyke has been cut.
Nice sprawl there from Mikhasevich as Pyke shoots in.
Mikhasevich scores with a decent looking hook.
Pyke is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mikhasevich sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Pyke misses with a takedown
enabling Mikhasevich to counter with a crisp jab.
Pyke looks winded!
Pyke tries to move into range but Mikhasevich moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Mikhasevich thuds a left hand into Pyke's body.
Mikhasevich looks to land a combination. Pyke sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#ROC#Pyke is rocked!
Mikhasevich is stalking Pyke. Pyke circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Mikhasevich, and it's lights out! Pyke really payed the price for that rookie mistake.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gennady Mikhasevich!
After winning the bout, Gennady Mikhasevich thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: AFC 10- Saint vs Bosch
Date: Apr 02, 2021

#R1#
Silvera throws a body shot but no joy.
Pyke fails with a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Pyke shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Silvera is trying to defend but Pyke finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Pyke is just content to waste time from the top position. Silvera takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pyke trying to control the position from guard on top but Silvera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Silvera is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Pyke stopping the sweep attempt from Silvera.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Pyke's corner is telling him to maintain position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Pyke closes the distance and clinches up with Silvera, looking for a takedown. Pyke pushes Silvera against the cage but Silvera circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Silvera throwing a counter right hand but Pyke manages to avoid it.
Silvera throws a head kick but Pyke moves out of range.
Silvera misses with a looping left.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Pyke.
Joao Silvera has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magnus Pyke.#T2#
Silvera throws a jab when Pyke was well out of range.
Pyke slips a jab from Silvera.
Nice sprawl there from Silvera as Pyke shoots in.
Silvera misses with a body shot. #TD2#
Pyke scores with a takedown into Silvera's guard.
Silvera wants to get back to his feet but Pyke is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Pyke controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Pyke wants to control from the top but Silvera keeps moving.
Pyke prevents Silvera from getting back to his feet. #T3#
Silvera working a defensive guard here.
Silvera keeping moving, preventing Pyke from controlling successfully.
Pyke controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Silvera jabs Pyke right on the nose. Pyke blinks but takes it well.
Silvera throws a hook but Pyke blocks it.
Joao Silvera is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pyke takes one on the button.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Pyke.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silvera is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T4#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Pyke stalling away here and it's allowed Silvera to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Pyke 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.
Silvera might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Silvera bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pyke's guard. #REVR#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joao Silvera 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#
Pyke slips under a jab.
Pyke shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Silvera sprawls well. Silvera wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pyke gets slowly back to his feet.
Silvera is looking to counter with head kicks.
Silvera dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pyke avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Silvera is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CUT#It looks like Magnus Pyke has been cut.
Pyke tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Silvera swivels and escapes.
Pyke has a takedown stuffed.
Joao Silvera has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magnus Pyke.
Pyke blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pyke fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Silvera throws a head kick that misses.
Pyke blocks a jab.
Pyke is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Jab, jab by Silvera - just one landing.
Pyke shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Silvera but Silvera pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T1#
Silvera lands a right hook to the body.
Pyke is breathing heavily.
A slow jab from Silvera misses its intended target.
Silvera throws a head kick but Pyke moves out of range.
Nice body kick there by Silvera.
Pyke shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Silvera pinned against the cage. Silvera gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Silvera lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Pyke at a distance.
Pyke misses with a takedown
and Silvera counters with a nice uppercut.
Pyke shoots in for a takedown but Silvera shows good takedown defense.
Silvera throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Silvera thuds his right hand into Pyke's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#ROC#Pyke is rocked!#T2#
Silvera fakes the body blow, causing Pyke to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Pyke goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Joao Silvera!
Joao Silvera tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: AFC 9- Clause vs Marcellini
Date: Mar 27, 2021

#R1#
Saint pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pyke tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Saint swivels and escapes.
Pyke misses with a takedown attempt
and Saint counters with a straight right hand.
Pyke avoids the head kick by Saint. #TD2#
Pyke fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Saint sprawls well initially but Pyke persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Saint has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Pyke is on him like a limpet, forcing Saint back against the cage.
Pyke wants a takedown but no success here.
Jaden Saint has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magnus Pyke.#TD#
Saint gets control of Pyke's arms and successfully pulls guard. Saint will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saint is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Pyke dives into side control.
Pyke tries to advance to mount but can't. #SUB2#
Pyke working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Saint wants to get back to his feet but Pyke drags him back down.#T1#
Pyke in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Saint wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Pyke working away.
Saint's coaches at Nitro Flyers MMA Academy have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.#SUB2#
Pyke tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Saint pushes Pyke away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Pyke gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Pyke is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Saint has escaped the position, nice work there.
Saint is looking to regain half guard here but Pyke keeps moving and retains side control.
Pyke is looking to take a break and control but Saint is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pyke has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Saint!
Saint is trying to escape the mount.
Saint is squirming around, avoiding Pyke's attempts to control the action.
Saint is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there. #T3#
Saint can't escape the position.
Pyke controlling the position easily from mount.
Saint tries to hold on but Pyke pushes him away. #SUB2#
Pyke looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Pyke looking to ground and pound but Saint is blocking nicely.
Saint really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Pyke tries to control but Saint wriggling away.
Saint is trying desperately to improve position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Pyke looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Pyke moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Saint has worked his arm free - good work by Saint!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Pyke tries for a kimura but Saint is defending well.
Saint is pushing Pyke's head away, looking to escape. Pyke manages to hold on to the position though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Magnus Pyke will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Pyke shoots in looking for a takedown. Saint tries to sprawl out of it but Pyke keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Saint manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Some wild striking there from Saint.
Despite the aggression on Pyke's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Saint lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CUT#It looks like Magnus Pyke has been cut.
Saint with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Saint misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Saint throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pyke blocks a head kick by Saint.
Saint throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Pyke.#TD2#
Pyke is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Saint's half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Pyke is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Saint defends it well. #T1#
Saint has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pyke is working away from the top position though.
Saint wants to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Pyke is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Saint is trying to stand back up but Pyke is controlling him
Saint trying to control but Pyke postures up. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Saint is trying to get back to full guard.
Pyke not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Pyke wants to free his trapped foot but Saint is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Saint wants to control but Pyke passes into side.
Pyke trying to control the action but Saint is working from the bottom.
Saint is looking to reverse the position.#T3#
Saint wants to get back to his feet but Pyke drags him back down.
Pyke wants to lay and pray for a moment but Saint keeps working. #SUB2#
Pyke is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Saint knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Pyke wants to lay and pray for a moment but Saint keeps working.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Pyke working the head and body with strikes. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Saint is looking for a sweep.
Saint wants to get back to his feet but Pyke is dominant here and he's now got Saint's back!#SUB2#
Pyke is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Saint defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
You can see the frustration on Saint's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Saint is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Saint fending off the submission attempt from Pyke.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Pyke tightening his grip on Saint, looking for the choke.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Magnus Pyke will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Magnus Pyke's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Pyke has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Saint enables Pyke to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Saint manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

Saint has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Pyke off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Pyke shoots and misses
and Saint counters with a straight right hand.
A punch combination from Saint misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saint fails with an attempt to clinch.
Saint stuffs the takedown attempt from Pyke. Pyke gets slowly back to his feet.
Pyke takes one to the chin there.
Saint pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T1#
Saint stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Saint wants it to stay on the feet.
Jaden Saint has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magnus Pyke.
Pyke changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Saint tries to avoid it but Pyke manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Saint to the ground. Saint escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Pyke takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Saint fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Pyke moves out of range as Saint throws a body kick.
Saint dips to his left and cracks Pyke with an uppercut!
Saint throws a monster overhand right that drops Pyke! Saint follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jaden Saint!
Jaden Saint retains his middleweight title!
A very excited looking Jaden Saint 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.

Event: AFC FN 3- Pyke vs Bosch
Date: Feb 25, 2021

#R1#
Donk. Bosch catches Pyke right on the button with a cross.
Nice sprawl there from Bosch as Pyke shoots in.#TD#
Pyke shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Bosch is trying to defend but Pyke finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Bosch avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Pyke.
Bosch is trying to stand. #SUB#
Pyke seems to be working for a kimura but Bosch defends the submission attempt.
Pyke 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.
Bosch is looking to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Pyke seems to be looking for submissions. #T1#
Bosch is trying to stand back up but Pyke is controlling him
Pyke is looking to take a break and control but Bosch is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bosch scores with a head kick. #CUT2#It looks like Magnus Pyke has been cut.#TD#
Pyke looking to score a takedown here. Bosch is defending well but Pyke drives through and ends up in Bosch's guard.
Pyke tries to free his leg and advance position but Bosch is retaining full guard.
Pyke won't allow Bosch to get back to his feet.
Pyke is pushing down on Bosch's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bosch is fighting to maintain full guard but Pyke has managed to sneak the leg through.
Pyke is looking to advance position but Bosch won't allow it. #T2##SUB#
Pyke looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Pyke trying to mount his opponent but Bosch defends it.
Pyke sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bosch defending well though. #T3#
Bosch is not content to let Pyke control the position.#SUB#
Pyke wants to work for an arm triangle but Bosch is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Pyke is looking for submissions but instead, Bosch has regained full guard.
Pyke stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bosch swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Pyke throwing strikes but missing. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Nice body punch from Bosch. #TD#
Pyke scores with a takedown into Bosch's guard.
Pyke tries to free his leg and advance position but Bosch is retaining full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bosch working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pyke.
Pyke throwing strikes but missing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Magnus Pyke dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Magnus Pyke's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##TD#
Pyke closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Bosch won't allow Pyke to pass to mount.
Pyke sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bosch defending well though.
Pyke passes the guard and advances to mount!
Pyke controlling the position easily from mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pyke'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.#T1#
Bosch is squirming around, avoiding Pyke's attempts to control the action.
Bosch is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Pyke controlling from mount.
Bosch wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Pyke throwing strikes here but Bosch is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Pyke content just to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bosch is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Pyke tries to control but Bosch wriggling away.
Pyke is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Bosch is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T3#
Pyke is really struggling to control Bosch but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Bosch has given up his back. Will we see Pyke going for some submissions?
Bosch is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Pyke trying to control.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Pyke controlling the position well here. Bosch rolled but Pyke kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Bosch wants to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pyke keeps control of the position easily here as Bosch tries to buck him off.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Magnus Pyke dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Magnus Pyke's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Bosch misses with an attempted mid kick.
Heribert Bosch is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pyke takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bosch misses the jab.
Pyke takes a jab right on the kisser. #KD2#
Bosch lands a big head kick that sends Pyke tumbling to the mat! Bosch takes a step backwards and waves Pyke back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Bosch throws the left hand but Pyke avoids the punch easily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#CL#
Pyke fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bosch, pushing him back against the cage.#TD#
Pyke has hold of one of Bosch's legs. Bosch is fighting the takedown attempt but Pyke gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Pyke is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Bosch utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Pyke controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T1#
Pyke is in close to Bosch's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Pyke controls from within his opponent's guard.
Pyke trying to control but Bosch is working from the bottom.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Pyke looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bosch connects with the punch.#TD#
Pyke drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Bosch is looking to get back to his feet here but Pyke is keeping cool and he's managed to take Bosch's back.#SUB#
Pyke looking for the choke but no joy.
Pyke biding his time, looking for the opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Pyke missing with strikes. #SUB#
Pyke is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Bosch is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Pyke off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Bosch prevents Pyke from getting a body triangle.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Pyke is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Bosch up.
Pyke trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Bosch doesn't escape. #SUB#
Pyke working for a choke but Bosch is defending well.
Bosch is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Heribert Bosch just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Magnus Pyke's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R4#
A head kick misses from Bosch.
Pyke was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Pyke.
Pyke tries to advance to mount but Bosch instead regains half guard.
Pyke throwing shots but Bosch is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bosch is staying active underneath Pyke, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Pyke throwing shots but Bosch is blocking nicely.
Bosch looks like he's trying to stand up. #T1#
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Pyke is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bosch is just riding it out for now. Pyke eventually gives up the hold.
Pyke wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bosch keeps working. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#TD#
Pyke fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bosch sprawls well initially but Pyke persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Pyke is looking to take a break and control but Bosch is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bosch pushes Pyke off looking to stand but Pyke dives back in and keeps control.
Bosch is refusing to be controlled, as Pyke sits in half guard.
Pyke works his foot free and advances to mount.
Magnus Pyke overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pyke sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T3#
Pyke can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bosch is looking to escape.
Pyke fails to advance to Bosch's back. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Pyke controlling the position easily from mount.
Pyke is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Bosch can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pyke thowing shots but they're missing.
Bosch really wants to buck Pyke off and get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Magnus Pyke had his way with Heribert Bosch in that round.
The cut man is working on Magnus Pyke's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R5##TD#
Bosch tries to sprawl but Pyke drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Pyke throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Bosch to regain full guard.
Pyke controlling from the top position.
Pyke wants to control from the top but Bosch keeps moving.
Bosch wants to stand and escape but Pyke is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pyke stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bosch swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Pyke looking to sit in guard and control but Bosch gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Bosch has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Pyke is proving hard to escape from.
Pyke trying to keep a closed guard but Bosch is proving a slippery customer.
Bosch wanted to stand there but Pyke had control of the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Magnus Pyke is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bosch throws a head kick that misses.
Bosch misses with a head kick.
Heribert Bosch seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD#
Pyke dives in and scores a takedown into Bosch's guard.
Pyke wants to control from the top but Bosch keeps moving.
Pyke controlling from the top position.
Pyke trying to control but Bosch is working from the bottom. #T3#
Pyke is looking to work some ground and pound but Bosch has wrist control.
Pyke postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Pyke controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Bosch enables Pyke to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Bosch manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#T4#
Bosch wants to stand up but Pyke is controlling him.
Pyke wants to pass the guard but Bosch is keeping the position.
Pyke is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bosch is looking to stand up but Pyke isn't so interested in that idea.

And that's the end of the fight!
Magnus Pyke showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Pyke 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 49:46
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 49:46
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Magnus Pyke!
In his post fight interview, Magnus Pyke started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
In defeat, Heribert Bosch stepped up to the mic, saying 'Nothing Really Yeah i just love a show'.

Event: AFC 5- Pyke vs Silva
Date: Feb 11, 2021

#R1##CL#
Silva gets tackled into the cage by Pyke. Pyke maintains the clinch.
Pyke blocks the elbow strike.
Pyke dodges an elbow strike from Silva.
Silva misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pyke.
A head punch on the inside from Pyke fails to land.
Pyke blocks the elbow strike.
Pyke misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pyke blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Silva.
Pyke misses with the head strike.
Pyke has a couple of punches blocked by Silva.
Silva goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pyke lands a left hand that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
Pyke has a couple of punches blocked by Silva.
Pyke tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Pyke lands a hook to the side of the head.
Silva pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Silva can't find room to land a body shot as Pyke controls the action.
Pyke swings wildly with an uppercut but Silva uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pyke swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pyke misses with some punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silva scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T1#
Pyke misses with some punches.
Silva lands a nice shot to the body.
Pyke misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pyke tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pyke blocking some punches.
Silva working aggressively here.
Silva creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Pyke misses with a short punch on the inside.
Silva lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pyke backwards.
Silva lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Silva scores with a nice short uppercut.
Pyke prevents a body shot from Silva.
Silva throws a head punch that misses.
Silva lands an elbow inside.
Pyke lands with a right to the head.
Pyke has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Silva avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Silva misses with a punch on the inside.
Silva lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Pyke.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pyke takes a shot to the head.
Silva lands a left hand.
Pyke has Silva pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Silva manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Magnus Pyke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pyke swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pyke swings wildly with an uppercut but Silva uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
A head punch on the inside from Pyke fails to land.
Pyke throws a head punch that misses.
Pyke fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Silva lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Silva lands an elbow inside. #CUT2#It looks like Magnus Pyke has been cut.
Pyke scores with a shot to the side of Silva's head.
Silva misses with an elbow over the top.
Silva tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pyke's elbow.
Pyke misses with a punch on the inside.
Pyke lands a nice shot to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Pyke fails to land.
A nice left hand lands by Pyke.
Silva lands a damaging elbow.
Silva misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pyke.
Pyke throws a head punch that misses.
Pyke taking a breather.
Silva lands a shot to the body.
Pyke can't get the takedown.
A left hand lands to the body for Silva.
Pyke is breathing heavily.#T3#
Silva scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Silva throws a punch but it's blocked by Pyke.
Silva on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Silva.
Pyke has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Silva after a bit of a struggle.
Pyke misses with a short punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Silva.
Silva lands a body shot.
Silva lands with a short shot to the head.
A short left from Silva.
Silva blocks an uppercut.
Silva can't find room to land a body shot as Pyke controls the action.
Silva lands a nice uppercut.
Silva pushes Pyke back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Pyke fails to land.
Silva gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silva scores with a hook to the body.
Pyke is trying to pull guard but Silva turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Silva lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right from Silva.
Pyke misses with the head strike. #T4#
Pyke fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pyke misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Pyke fails to land.
Pyke working aggressively here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Silva.
A short right from Silva.
Silva lands a body shot.
Silva lands a body shot in the clinch.
Silva lands a nice elbow.
Pyke lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Silva working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#ROC2#Pyke is rocked!
Silva throws an elbow but it misses.
Oh Pyke is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pyke blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A hook to the body from Silva.
Silva misses with an elbow over the top.
Silva misses with some punches.
Pyke goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Silva blocks an uppercut.
Silva throws a punch but it's blocked by Pyke.
Silva fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pyke blocks the elbow strike.
Silva tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pyke blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pyke blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Silva lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Silva throws an elbow but it misses.
Silva working aggressively here.
Silva throws an elbow but it misses.
Pyke blocking some punches.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Silva. #CUT2#Magnus Pyke's cut is getting worse.
Clinched against the cage, Silva lands a big elbow that drops Pyke! The ref dives in to save him from more shots - Pyke is complaining that he's OK but he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Starling Silva!
Starling Silva is the new middleweight champion!
Starling Silva seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: AFC 4- Mamchenko vs Pyke
Date: Jan 30, 2021

#R1#
Mamchenko avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mamchenko moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Pyke throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mamchenko on the side of the head.
Mamchenko throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pyke's waist but Pyke gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mamchenko off to one side.
Mamchenko fails with the takedown#CL2#
and Pyke counters by clinching up. #BC#
Mamchenko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pyke tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mamchenko was well out of range. Poor timing from Pyke.
Mamchenko misses with a head kick.
Pyke looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mamchenko is fending him off so far but Pyke persists. Nope, Mamchenko circles away and we're back to standing.#TD#
Mamchenko shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Pyke manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Pyke working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mamchenko. #SUB2#
Pyke working for a triangle but Mamchenko defends it easily. #T1#
Mamchenko wants to stand but Pyke has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Pyke trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Pyke not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pyke can't keep his opponent in guard - Mamchenko advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Mamchenko is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Pyke tries to get to full guard but Mamchenko has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mamchenko seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Pyke manages to get to full guard.
Mamchenko pushes down on Pyke's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T3#
Pyke regains full guard. Nicely done.
Mamchenko stopping the sweep attempt from Pyke.
Pyke utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mamchenko trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mamchenko with a flurry of punches that miss.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Mamchenko is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Pyke moves into the clinch successfully. #TD2#
Pyke pulls guard effortlessly. #T4#
Mamchenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Pyke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mamchenko stopping the sweep attempt from Pyke.
Mamchenko trying to control but Pyke is working from the bottom.
Pyke looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mamchenko is one step ahead there.
Mamchenko tries to stand but Pyke is controlling from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pyke trying to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Evgenii Mamchenko will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Mamchenko throws the kick towards the body but Pyke avoids it.
Mamchenko fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mamchenko throws a lazy body kick
and Pyke counters with a good low kick that Mamchenko was not able to check.
Mamchenko tries a head kick but it misses.
Pyke lands a head shot.
Magnus Pyke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mamchenko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pyke.
Pyke swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mamchenko doesn't manage to clinch there - Pyke circles away.
Evgenii Mamchenko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Pyke rushes Mamchenko and presses him up against the cage.
Pyke misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pyke throws a head punch that misses.
Mamchenko tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Mamchenko tries for a takedown but Pyke manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Evgenii Mamchenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mamchenko blocks an uppercut.
Mamchenko stalling.
Pyke working aggressively here. #T1#
Mamchenko is looking for a takedown.
A short left from Pyke.
Pyke is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mamchenko pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Pyke jumps guard but Mamchenko stands there with Pyke around his waist. Pyke gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Pyke tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mamchenko wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mamchenko blocks a body shot from Pyke.
Mamchenko is trying to stall.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pyke creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mamchenko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pyke misses with the head strike.
Pyke keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mamchenko's efforts to push away.
Mamchenko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pyke lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Pyke fails to land. #T2#
A short uppercut from Pyke.
Pyke pushes Mamchenko back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mamchenko has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Pyke after a bit of a struggle.
Mamchenko looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A nice left hand lands by Pyke.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Mamchenko content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Pyke throws a punch but it's blocked by Mamchenko.
Pyke misses with some punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pyke lands an uppercut.
Pyke misses with a punch on the inside.
Pyke lands a right hand.
Mamchenko jumps guard but Pyke turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Pyke is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Mamchenko can't fight it off and eventually Pyke manages to take the fight to the floor. Mamchenko looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB#
Mamchenko is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T3#
Mamchenko is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mamchenko has Pyke pulled in close to control his posture.
Mamchenko is trying to control the position but Pyke postures up.
Mamchenko keeping moving, preventing Pyke from controlling successfully.
Pyke is pushing down on Mamchenko's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mamchenko is fighting to maintain full guard but Pyke has managed to sneak the leg through.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Mamchenko is staying active underneath Pyke, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mamchenko trying to control but Pyke postures up.
Mamchenko is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mamchenko is refusing to be controlled, as Pyke sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Pyke is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mamchenko doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Pyke.
Pyke wants to take a breather but Mamchenko is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Magnus Pyke showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3##TD#
Mamchenko drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Mamchenko stopping the sweep attempt from Pyke.
Pyke wants to improve his position but instead Mamchenko has moved into half guard.
Pyke tries to kick Mamchenko off but Mamchenko keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Pyke has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mamchenko lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Pyke misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Mamchenko prevents Pyke from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in half guard, Mamchenko seems content to control.
Pyke tries to roll over but Mamchenko keeps him under control.#T1#
Mamchenko looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Pyke is looking to improve his position.
Mamchenko not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Pyke tries to get to full guard but Mamchenko has control of the leg.
Pyke is trying to control but Mamchenko passes into side control!
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Mamchenko trying to control the position but Pyke is working away.
Pyke is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Mamchenko's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB2#
Mamchenko is looking to stall in half guard but Pyke is in no mood to hang around. He's locked up a Kimura from the bottom and has used it to sweep! He's held on to the kimura and is looking to finish here... will he get it... YES! Mamchenko taps out and the crowd goes crazy! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Magnus Pyke!
Magnus Pyke is the new middleweight champion!
Magnus Pyke bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: Do you find me sadistic
Date: Nov 07, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Swango throws out a powerful jab.
Swango circles away from the clinch attempt.
Swango takes a swing at Pyke's ribcage but misses.
Swango throws a right and a left that Pyke avoids nicely.
Swango moves out of range of the body kick.
Swango unleashes a big counter combination but Pyke bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A big left from Swango misses.
Swango lands with a good body shot.
Swango lands a jab to the nose.
Nice shot by Pyke.
Swango fails to land with a series of punches. #CL#
Pyke instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Swango breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Swango moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CUT2#It looks like Magnus Pyke has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Swango scores with the left hand. Pyke knows he should have avoided that one.
Swango looks to score with a jab to the body but Pyke is just out of range.
Michael Swango seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Swango misses the jab.
Swango swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Pyke.#T1##TD#
Pyke closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Swango's guard.
Swango keeping moving, preventing Pyke from controlling successfully.
Swango wants to get back to his feet but Pyke is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Pyke slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Swango is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Pyke is controlling him.
Pyke stays in close to Swango's body and controls the position.
Pyke looking to pass the guard.
Swango is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Swango is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T2#
Pyke wants to pass the guard but Swango is keeping the position.
Swango is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Swango tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pyke was well out of range. Poor timing from Swango.
Pyke is looking to counter the offense by Swango and move into the clinch.
Pyke avoids the body shot from Swango.
Swango slips under a jab.
Swango rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pyke moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Swango throws an ugly left hook that misses #CL#
and Pyke counters by clinching up.
Pyke lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pyke lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC2#
Swango's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pyke looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Swango chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Pyke can pounce on him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Swango feints a jab promting Pyke to slip. Swango then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Pyke slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Pyke swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Swango throws out a counter right but Pyke avoids it with no problem.
Swango misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #T3#
Swango swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Swango tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pyke was well out of range. Poor timing from Swango.
A little feinted left hand from Pyke on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Pyke swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Swango.#CUT#It looks like Michael Swango has been cut.#CL#
Pyke moves into the clinch successfully.
Pyke blocking some punches.
Swango blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Swango is trying to break the clinch but Pyke has him pressed against the cage.
Pyke tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pyke tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Swango just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC2#
Swango breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice cross by Pyke.
Swango misses with a wild body shot. #TD#
Pyke throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Swango was covering up waiting for the punch and Pyke finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Swango is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pyke accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T4#
Swango wants to get back to his feet but Pyke is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Pyke trying to control the position from guard on top but Swango is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pyke controlling from the top position.
Swango wants to get back to his feet but Pyke passes into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pyke prevents Swango from standing back up.
Pyke stalling.
Swango is trying to stand back up but Pyke is controlling him
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Michael Swango will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Pyke tries to clinch up
and Swango counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Swango misses with a combination
and Pyke counters with a good low kick that Swango was not able to check. #TD#
Pyke gets a takedown into half guard.
Pyke prevents Swango from standing back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES2#
Swango makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Swango connects with a solid leg kick.
Swango throws a hook to the side of Pyke's head but Pyke sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pyke fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Swango.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Pyke clinches with his opponent. #T1#
Pyke fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pyke works on Swango's body with a couple of short punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Pyke.
Swango is trying to break the clinch but Pyke is controlling him.
Swango prevents the takedown attempt.
Pyke wants a takedown but no success here.
Pyke has a couple of punches blocked by Swango.
Swango softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Swango tries to break the clinch but Pyke is controlling the position.
Pyke keeps control of Swango as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Swango is trying to break the clinch but Pyke has him pressed against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Pyke.
Pyke makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Swango tries to break free but Pyke pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Swango escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #TD#
Pyke drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Pyke happy to just control the position for now. #SUB#
Pyke is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Swango knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T2##SUB#
Pyke is trying to get an arm triangle but Swango is defending well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
You can see the frustration on Swango's face as Pyke controls the position.
Pyke moves into full mount!
Swango is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Pyke lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Swango is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.#T3#
Pyke content just to control the position here.
Pyke breaks from Swango's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Swango is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Pyke unloads with some shots from mount but Swango bucks and avoids them well.
Pyke tries to control but Swango wriggling away.
Pyke controlling from the full mount.
Pyke with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Swango wants to get back to his feet.
Swango is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#T4#
Pyke can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Swango is looking to escape.
Pyke controlling the position easily from mount.
Swango is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Pyke has taken his back!
Swango is trying to stand back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Magnus Pyke dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Pyke lands a jab.
Pyke misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Swango.
Michael Swango is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pyke bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Swango looks to score with a jab to the body but Pyke is just out of range.
Swango misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pyke tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Swango manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pyke blocks the body kick.
Pyke looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Swango is fending him off so far but Pyke persists. Nope, Swango circles away and we're back to standing.
Pyke avoids a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swango misses the shot to the body.
Swango sizes up Pyke with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Swango leaves Pyke with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Pyke scores with a sloppy right hand. Swango should have avoided that one. #T1#
Swango slips under a jab.
Swango throws a body kick that misses
and Pyke counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A slow jab from Pyke misses its intended target. #TD#
Pyke shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Swango's guard.
Swango has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Zero Tolerance. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Pyke working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Pyke trying to control but Swango is working from the bottom.
Pyke stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Swango swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pyke stops Swango from standing up. #T2#
Pyke wants to control from the top but Swango keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pyke looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Swango throws out a counter right but Pyke avoids it with no problem.
Swango scores with a nice head shot.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Pyke breaks the clinch.
Pyke doesn't manage to clinch there - Swango circles away. #CL#
Pyke closes the distance and pushes Swango back into the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Swango lands with a light punch inside.
Pyke misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Swango's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Pyke closes the distance and clinches.#T3#
Swango misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Swango breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD#
Pyke closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Pyke trying to mount his opponent but Swango defends it.
Magnus Pyke overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Swango scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Pyke manages to mount him!
Pyke seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Swango is holding on tight.
Swango's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up. #SUB#
Pyke looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Swango trying desperately to get to his feet. #T4#
Swango avoids a series of strikes thrown by Pyke.
Swango wants to try and get back to his feet.
Swango really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Pyke. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Pyke tries to control but Swango wriggling away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Swango is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pyke is looking to work his way around to Swango's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Pyke throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pyke with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish. #SUB#
Pyke looking to secure an arm triangle but Swango defends it well.
Pyke trying to control but Swango is having none of it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Magnus Pyke showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Pyke 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Magnus Pyke!
After the fight, Magnus Pyke 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: D is silent
Date: Oct 10, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vendarra throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pyke throws a head kick that misses
and Vendarra counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Magnus Pyke has been cut.
Pyke shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Vendarra as he jumps to the side.
Vendarra half committed to a counter leg kick.
Vendarra throws a nice looking combination but Pyke bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pyke with a nice cross.
Pyke misses with a head kick.
Vendarra looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Pyke misses with a double jab
and Vendarra cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pyke throws a poor cross that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Pyke.
Vendarra waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pyke.#T1#
Vendarra tries to land a body kick
and Vendarra takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vendarra really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#TD2#
Pyke shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Vendarra is trying to defend but Pyke finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB2#
Pyke is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Vendarra is looking for a sweep. Pyke is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Vendarra wants to control but Pyke is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vendarra is trying to stand back up but Pyke is controlling him
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pyke is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T2#
Pyke trying to pass the guard but Vendarra defending well.
Pyke keeps trying to improve his position.
Vendarra definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Vendarra wants to improve his position but Pyke is controlling well.
Vendarra is working hard here to advance position.
Vendarra keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Vendarra is looking to improve his position. #T3#
Vendarra is in trouble now - Pyke has advanced to mount! #SUB2#
Pyke wants to finish this one by submission but Vendarra is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Pyke.
Pyke trying to control but Vendarra is having none of it.
Vendarra is in all sorts of trouble here.
Pyke controlling the pace for now.
Vendarra tries to lock up and control but Pyke gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T4#
Vendarra is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Vendarra is trying desperately to improve position.
Vendarra regains half guard.
Pyke controlling the pace.
Vendarra is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Pyke's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Pyke's back!
Vendarra controlling from the back.
Pyke is in bad spot here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vendarra trying to control.
Pyke tries to escape but Vendarra has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Magnus Pyke will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Magnus Pyke's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Vendarra tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Pyke scores with a punch to the head.#CL2#
Pyke moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Pyke jumps guard and drags Vendarra to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Vendarra stays in close to Pyke's body and controls the position.
Vendarra wants to control from the top but Pyke keeps moving.
Pyke is trying to keep Vendarra in close.
Vendarra controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vendarra has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Pyke is proving hard to escape from. #T1##SUB2#
Pyke is looking for a triangle but Vendarra pushes his legs off easily.
Vendarra being controlled here momentarily.
Pyke 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.
Vendarra has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Vendarra wanted to stand there but Pyke had control of the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Magnus Pyke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Pyke takes the fight into the clinch.
Vendarra is trying to push Pyke away but Pyke has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Vendarra breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vendarra throws a wild body kick that Pyke sees coming a mile off.#T2#
Pyke throws a big shot that misses.
Vendarra lands with a cross.
Bob Vendarra is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pyke misses with an uppercut
and Vendarra counters with a good low kick that Pyke was not able to check.
Pyke fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Vendarra.
Vendarra fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Pyke.
Pyke fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vendarra manages to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Vendarra misses the target.
Pyke misses with a low kick as Vendarra jumps back.
An attempted straight right counter from Vendarra misses the target.
Pyke closes the distance looking to clinch
and Vendarra counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#TD2#
Pyke gets a double leg takedown into Vendarra's guard.#T3#
Vendarra tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pyke postures up.
Vendarra looking for a sweep. Not yet Vendarra, not yet.
Pyke wants to pass the guard but Vendarra is keeping the position.
Pyke preventing the sweep.
Vendarra working a defensive guard here.
Pyke scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Vendarra is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Pyke wants to control from the top but Vendarra keeps moving.
Vendarra is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Pyke wants to control from the top but Vendarra keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Vendarra takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Vendarra ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vendarra throwing a counter right hand but Pyke manages to avoid it.
Pyke throws a sloppy body shot
and Vendarra counters with a leg kick. #CL2#
Pyke moves into the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pyke.
Vendarra looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC#
Vendarra breaks from the clinch.
Vendarra on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Magnus Pyke showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Magnus Pyke's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Pyke ducks under a wild hook from Vendarra.#CL2#
Pyke clinches with his opponent. #BC#
Vendarra manages to break the clinch.
Pyke doesn't manage to clinch there - Vendarra circles away.
Vendarra is looking to counter punch.
Pyke wants to clinch.
Vendarra was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Pyke takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Pyke manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Vendarra on his heels. He'll look to pass Vendarra's guard now, I'm sure.
Vendarra trying to keep a closed guard but Pyke is proving a slippery customer. #T1#
Pyke passes Vendarra's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Vendarra is staying active underneath Pyke, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Pyke stops Vendarra from getting back to his feet. #SUB2#
Pyke is trying to work for a kimura but Vendarra is defending well.
Vendarra is staying active underneath Pyke, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #ES#
Vendarra has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Pyke is on him like a limpet, forcing Vendarra back against the cage.
Pyke is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Vendarra pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Pyke tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Pyke - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Pyke tries to pull guard but Vendarra forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Bob Vendarra has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Magnus Pyke is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2##TD2#
Pyke ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Pyke no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Pyke not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Vendarra trying to stand up but can't free himself from Pyke's guard.
Pyke not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Vendarra throws a big elbow that misses.
Vendarra wants to stand but Pyke has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Pyke throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Vendarra's waist but Vendarra gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pyke off to one side.
Bob Vendarra has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magnus Pyke.
Pyke ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T3#
Pyke fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vendarra throws a quick counter kick to the body but Pyke avoids it.
Vendarra throws a leg kick that is checked#CL2#
and Pyke counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Pyke.
Vendarra lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pyke backwards.
Vendarra is trying to push Pyke away but Pyke has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Vendarra is looking to break free of the clinch but Pyke has double underhooks.
Vendarra wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Vendarra is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Pyke wants a takedown.
Pyke misses with a punch on the inside.
Vendarra lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pyke working aggressively here.
Pyke is leaning against Vendarra and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vendarra.
Pyke drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pyke. #T4#
Pyke is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Vendarra pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Vendarra wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC#
Vendarra breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vendarra swats away the attempt to clinch by Pyke.
Vendarra takes a swing at Pyke's ribcage but misses.
Pyke displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vendarra throws out the jab.
Pyke throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Vendarra's waist but Vendarra gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pyke off to one side.
Pyke avoids the body shot from Vendarra.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pyke tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vendarra swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pyke tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vendarra swats him away and circles back towards the center.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bob Vendarra showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Pyke has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Magnus Pyke!
Magnus Pyke bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: Luke I'm your father
Date: Sep 19, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morgan bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Pyke's head backwards.
Morgan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pyke swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pyke fails with a takedown attempt.
Morgan lands a body shot.
Magnus Pyke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A swing and a miss from Pyke.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morgan wants to slow Pyke down by chopping away at his legs.
Morgan lets loose with a powerful body kick. Pyke will feel that in the morning.
Pyke connects with the punch.
Pyke lunges at Morgan with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Morgan's hand. #T1##CL#
Pyke closes the distance and clinches.
Pyke is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Morgan pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Pyke lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Morgan misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Morgan.
Morgan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Morgan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pyke misses with the head strike.
Pyke blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Morgan tries a body shot but Pyke blocks it.
Morgan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Morgan stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nice body punch from Morgan - that landed with a thud.
Morgan throws a punch but it's blocked by Pyke.
Pyke 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.
A short body shot lands from Pyke as the two fighters clinch.
Pyke has Morgan pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Morgan manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Magnus Pyke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pyke tries to pull guard but Morgan holds him up against the cage and eventually Pyke drops back down to his feet.
Morgan is leaning against Pyke and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Pyke is breathing heavily.
Morgan cracks Pyke with a nice body shot.
Morgan lands with a right to the head.
Morgan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pyke backwards. #T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Pyke is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Morgan to keep the fight standing.
Morgan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pyke misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Morgan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Morgan dodges the punch combination from Pyke.
Pyke backing away here, and Morgan unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Morgan shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Morgan works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Pyke doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Pyke tries to clinch there but Morgan circles away.
Pyke throws the left hand but Morgan avoids the punch easily.
Morgan lands a nice shot to the body. #T3#
Morgan tries a head kick but it misses.
Pyke takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Pyke tries to clinch there but Morgan circles away.
Pyke keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Morgan.
Morgan takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Morgan throws a nice looking combination but Pyke bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pyke takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Morgan works Pyke's body with a nice hook.#CL#
Pyke moves into range and clinches up with Morgan.
Pyke working aggressively here.
A short right from Morgan on the inside.
Morgan stops a takedown attempt from Pyke.
Morgan misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Morgan has a couple of punches blocked by Pyke.
Morgan lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pyke or not.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch on the inside from Pyke fails to land.
A short right from Pyke.
Pyke blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pyke fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Morgan.
Morgan blocking some punches.
Morgan has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Pyke seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Morgan can turn it around.
Pyke blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pyke gets through Morgan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pyke lands a hook that snaps the head of Morgan backwards.
Morgan has a couple of punches blocked by Pyke.
Morgan gets underhooks to prevent Pyke's takedown attempt.
A nice left hand lands by Morgan.
Pyke swings wildly with an uppercut but Morgan uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short left from Morgan.
Morgan gets through Pyke's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pyke lands a nice uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pyke.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pyke.
Morgan working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arthur Morgan dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Morgan scores with a hook.#CUT2#It looks like Magnus Pyke has been cut.
Morgan lands with a shot to the body.
Morgan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pyke throws a looping overhand right but Morgan ducks down to avoid it.
Morgan misses with a straight right.
Morgan tries to work over Pyke's front leg with a kick but Pyke checks it.
Pyke fails in his attempt to clinch.
Morgan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pyke loses concentration momentarily and Morgan pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Pyke crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Morgan finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Arthur Morgan! Arthur Morgan retains his middleweight title!
A relieved looking Arthur Morgan thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Talking to me?!
Date: Aug 29, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cruz darts in looking for a takedown but Pyke gets double underhooks and turns Cruz into the ropes.
Pyke stuffs the takedown attempt from Cruz. Cruz gets slowly back to his feet.
Pyke was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cruz will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Magnus Pyke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricardo Cruz.
Pyke misses with an uppercut.
Pyke throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cruz has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Pyke is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Cruz checks a leg kick nicely.
Cruz looks for a takedown but Pyke sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz fails with the takedown#CL#
and Pyke moves into the clinch.
Cruz blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #TD#
Pyke lands a nice trip takedown into half guard. #T1#
Cruz tries to get to full guard but Pyke has control of the leg.
Cruz is refusing to be controlled, as Pyke sits in half guard.
Cruz trying to control but Pyke postures up.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Cruz works his way to full guard. Good work.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB2#
Cruz is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pyke is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Cruz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Pyke trying to control but Cruz is working from the bottom.
Cruz looking for a sweep. Not yet Cruz, not yet. #SUB2#
Cruz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pyke gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Cruz isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Pyke stacks Cruz on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Pyke!#T2#
Pyke advances nicely into full mount.
Cruz tries to reverse the position but Pyke maintains control.
Pyke scoring with strikes but Cruz is staying in there.
Cruz is trying desperately to improve position.
Cruz is squirming around, avoiding Pyke's attempts to control the action.
Cruz can't escape the position.
Cruz is still trying to improve position.
Pyke cracks Cruz with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Cruz is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Cruz is in all sorts of trouble here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cruz is squirming around, avoiding Pyke's attempts to control the action. #T3#
Pyke is really struggling to control Cruz but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Cruz tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pyke raining down hammerfists from mount.
Pyke controlling the pace for now.
The referee warns Cruz that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head. #SUB#
Pyke is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Cruz can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Pyke dominating with strikes here.
Pyke can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cruz is looking to escape.
Cruz is trying desperately to improve position.#T4#
Pyke controlling the pace for now.
Pyke wants to control the pace but Cruz is squirming around nicely.
Cruz sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Cruz manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Pyke stopping the sweep attempt from Cruz.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cruz is on top in guard. #REVB#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pyke keeping moving, preventing Cruz from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Magnus Pyke dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Pyke misses with a wild combination.
Cruz feints the counter takedown.
Pyke ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cruz moves away.
Cruz tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Cruz shoots for a double leg takedown but Pyke sprawls well. He's pushed Cruz's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Cruz shoots in for a takedown but Pyke shows good takedown defense.
Cruz gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Pyke counters with a nice uppercut.
Magnus Pyke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricardo Cruz.#TD2#
Cruz shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Pyke manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Pyke is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cruz can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz throws a big elbow that misses.
Cruz wants to control from the top but Pyke keeps moving. #SUB#
Pyke has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cruz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T1#
Cruz looking to pass the guard.
Cruz wants to control from the top but Pyke keeps moving.
Pyke tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cruz is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Cruz works over Pyke with some ground and pound from guard.
Cruz pushing down on Pyke's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Cruz is keen to just control but Pyke is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Pyke is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cruz pulls his head out easily.
Pyke trying to control but Cruz postures up. #T2##SUB2#
Cruz is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Pyke doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cruz.
Pyke slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Cruz trying to control but Pyke is working from the bottom.
Cruz lands a couple of elbows.
Cruz tries to free his leg and advance position but Pyke is retaining full guard.
Cruz distracts Pyke with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Pyke wants to sweep here but Cruz controlling him for the moment. #T3#
Pyke trying to keep a closed guard but Cruz is proving a slippery customer.
Cruz postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cruz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pyke is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Cruz content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Pyke has locked up a guillotine! Pyke's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Cruz is holding on here and Pyke must be using up a lot of energy. Cruz has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Pyke gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Magnus Pyke!
In his post fight interview, Magnus Pyke started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: people die every day
Date: Jul 25, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Heikkinen misses with a shot to the body
and Pyke counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Heikkinen swats away the attempt to clinch by Pyke.
Heikkinen misses with a lunging right hand #CL2#
and Pyke counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Pyke.
Heikkinen working aggressively here.
Pyke has a couple of punches blocked by Heikkinen.
Pyke avoiding damage as Heikkinen throws knees to the body.
Heikkinen throws a punch but it's blocked by Pyke.
Pyke working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Heikkinen lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Pyke gets control of Heikkinen's arms and successfully pulls guard. Pyke will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Pyke working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Heikkinen.
Pyke 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.
Pyke preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T1#
Heikkinen distracts Pyke with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Pyke managing to control the position.
Pyke tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pyke is trying to keep Heikkinen in close.
Heikkinen trying to control but Pyke is working from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Pyke pulls Heikkinen in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Pyke steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Heikkinen.
Heikkinen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Heikkinen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Pyke misses the body punch
and Heikkinen counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL2#
Pyke moves into the clinch.
Pyke goes for a takedown in the clinch but Heikkinen prevents it.
Pyke struggles to land a body shot inside as Heikkinen controls his hands.
Pyke lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Heikkinen backwards.
Pyke throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Heikkinens head. #T3#
Heikkinen blocks a body shot from Pyke.
Pyke goes for a takedown in the clinch but Heikkinen prevents it.
Heikkinen lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT#It looks like Magnus Pyke has been cut.
Heikkinen controlling the action here for a moment.
Pyke working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Heikkinen prevents a takedown attempt there.
Juho Heikkinen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magnus Pyke.
Pyke lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Heikkinen backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Pyke.
Pyke controlling the action here for a moment.
A body shot lands from Pyke.
Heikkinen wants to break the clinch but can't.
Pyke lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Heikkinen or not. #T4#
Heikkinen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Pyke is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Pyke misses with a punch on the inside.
Pyke fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pyke throws a punch but it's blocked by Heikkinen.
Pyke avoids a wild elbow strike from Heikkinen.
Heikkinen throws a punch but it's blocked by Pyke.
Pyke misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Heikkinen.
Heikkinen blocking some punches.
Heikkinen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC#
Heikkinen breaks the clinch.
Heikkinen takes one to the side of the head.
Pyke moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Magnus Pyke dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Magnus Pyke's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Pyke is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#ROC2#Heikkinen is rocked!
Heikkinen throws a poor cross that misses
and Pyke counters with a hugh head kick that removes Heikkinen from consiousness! A brutal head kick knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Magnus Pyke!
After the big win, Magnus Pyke made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Sydney Fight Gear (London Rebirth) and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 10, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boco tries to clinch
and Pyke counters with a slapping leg kick.
Boco wants to clinch
and Pyke cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The fight stays on the outside here - Boco looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
An inside leg kick lands from Pyke.
Boco takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Pyke buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Boco tries to clinch up
and Pyke counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Boco tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Pyke counters with a low kick, right behind Boco 's knee.
Pyke scores with a crisp jab that stopped Boco in his tracks.
Boco is looking to clinch.
Pyke tries to counter with a clinch but Boco shakes him off and moves away.
Pyke's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Pyke duly obliges.
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!
Pyke lands a big head kick that sends Boco to the canvas! Pyke follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Magnus Pyke!
Magnus Pyke gave a mention to Sydney Fight Gear (London Rebirth) in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 20, 2020

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pawlik misses with a takedown
and Pyke counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pawlik shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pyke defends it nicely.
A left lands for Pyke.
Pyke 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.

Pawlik is rocked!
A shot to the liver by Pyke. Beautiful body shot.
Pawlik is still on wobbly legs! Can Pyke finish him?
Pawlik misses with a takedown
and Pyke makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Pawlik seems to have recovered his senses.
Magnus Pyke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Pawlik.
Pawlik looks winded!

Pawlik shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Pyke manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

Pyke uses the cage to get back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Pyke cracks Pawlik with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Pawlik looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Pyke finish him?
A good leg kick by Pyke.
Pyke lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Pawlik at a distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pawlik is aggressively charging in as Pyke backs up avoiding any damage. Pyke tosses out a jab and Pawlik runs right into it face first! Pawlik is out cold! Pyke dropped down on all fours and is barking in Pawlik's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Magnus Pyke!
After the big win, Magnus Pyke made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Sydney Fight Gear (London Rebirth) and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: AEW 34
Date: Sep 14, 2019

#R1#
Benn Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pyke manages to avoid it.
Pyke throws a half hearted mid kick.
Benn Jr throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pyke.
Benn Jr misses the jab.
Pyke looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Pyke closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Pyke pulls guard effortlessly.
Benn Jr chips away with some ground and pound.
Benn Jr throws a strike but Pyke rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Benn Jr has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Benn Jr wants to stand but Pyke is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pyke wants to control from the top but Benn Jr keeps moving.
Benn Jr pulls Pyke in to control the position. #T1#
Pyke wants to control from the top but Benn Jr keeps moving. #ES2#
Benn Jr has his feet on Pyke's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Pyke chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Benn Jr can pounce on him.
Pyke with a jab.
A punch combination from Benn Jr misses.
A slow jab from Pyke misses its intended target. #TD#
Pyke gets a double leg takedown into Benn Jr's guard.
Benn Jr keeping full guard, as Pyke tries to pass.
Pyke is looking to advance position but Benn Jr has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB##T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Benn Jr is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Pyke can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Benn Jr looking to control but Pyke is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Pyke really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Benn Jr punishing his opponent with strikes.
Pyke tries to reverse the position but Benn Jr maintains control.
Benn Jr with the ground and pound from mount. #SUB2#
Benn Jr is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Pyke has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Pyke!
Pyke has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Benn Jr keeping moving, preventing Pyke from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Pyke passes Benn Jr's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Pyke tries to pass the half guard into mount. Benn Jr knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Pyke passes to side control.
Benn Jr is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Pyke off and has taken his back!
Benn Jr misses with an elbow to the head. #T4#
Benn Jr wants to control but Pyke is keeping busy.
Benn Jr throwing sloppy strikes.
Benn Jr trying to control.
Benn Jr missing with strikes from the back.
Benn Jr missing with punches from the back. #SUB2#
Benn Jr working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Benn Jr struggling to land strikes to the head as Pyke covers up.
Benn Jr misses with a punch to the head.
Pyke covering up well and avoiding damage.
Benn Jr scores with strikes from the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nigel Benn Jr dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
A clash of legs there as Pyke blocks the low kick.
Pyke throws a low kick but it's checked well by Benn Jr.
Benn Jr lands a jab to Pyke's midsection.
Pyke misses with an uppercut.
Pyke on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#KD2#
Benn Jr drops Pyke with a beautiful combination! Pyke stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Benn Jr is looking for the KO!#ROC2#
Pyke is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Magnus Pyke has been cut.
Benn Jr grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Pyke takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Benn Jr cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Nigel Benn Jr!
After winning the bout, Nigel Benn Jr thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Magnus Pyke stepped up to the mic, saying 'If it squirms, it's biology. If it stinks, it's chemistry. If it doesn't work, it's physics. And if you can't understand it, it's mathamatics.'.

Event: AEW 27
Date: Aug 24, 2019

#R1#
Mercy wants to slow Pyke down by chopping away at his legs.
Mercy misses with a hook
and Mercy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mercy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pyke throws out a counter right but Mercy avoids it with no problem.
Pyke works the jab nicely.
Pyke gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Waylon Mercy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mercy takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Both fighters circling a little - Pyke finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Pyke takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Mercy scoring well with a low kick there.
Pyke walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A swing and a miss from Mercy.
Mercy lands with a nice body punch.
Mercy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pyke.
Mercy takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Pyke missing with a left hand there. Mercy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mercy throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Nice sprawl there from Mercy as Pyke shoots in.
Pyke misses with a body shot.
It looked like Mercy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
An inside leg kick from Mercy misses.
Mercy's corner calls for a 1-2. Mercy obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Mercy misses the shot to the body.
Pyke feints the counter takedown.
Mercy avoids the body shot from Pyke.
Pyke pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mercy is out of range and Pyke settles back down.
Pyke misses with a right hand
and Mercy counters with a right hand to the body.
Pyke lands a jab to the nose.
Mercy buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Waylon Mercy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pyke misses with a shot to the body
and Mercy counters with a nice low kick that buckles Pyke's knee momentarily.
A big left from Mercy misses.
Mercy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pyke.
Mercy scores with a leg kick.
Pyke does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. #T2#
Mercy lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Mercy.#CUT#
It looks like Magnus Pyke has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pyke throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mercy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mercy cracks a nice hook into Pyke's ribs.
Mercy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mercy looks to land a left hand but Pyke moved out of range nicely.
Pyke dodges the punch combination from Mercy.
Mercy works over Pyke's head and body with a nice combination.
Mercy scores with a kick to the midsection.
Pyke takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#TD2#
Pyke scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Pyke trying to control the action but Mercy is working from the bottom.
Mercy can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Mercy is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Mercy is trying to control Pyke's posture but Pyke avoids it. #SUB2#
Pyke tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Pyke has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Pyke prevents Mercy from escaping the position.
Pyke trying to control the position but Mercy is working away.
Mercy is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Pyke asserts his dominance and retains side control.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Pyke is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mercy knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Mercy tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Pyke wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Pyke advances to full mount.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Pyke looking to control but Mercy is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB2#
Pyke with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter. #ES#
Mercy somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Waylon Mercy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Magnus Pyke'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#
Mercy lands a leg kick that knocks Pyke off balance momentarily.
Pyke tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mercy was well out of range. Poor timing from Pyke.
Mercy checks the leg kick.
Pyke fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mercy checks it well.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mercy.
A swing and a miss from Pyke.
Pyke steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mercy.
Pyke throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mercy avoids the body shot from Pyke.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Mercy, right into the meat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pyke's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mercy under the eye.
Nice shot by Mercy.
Mercy scores with a hook.
Mercy lands a leg kick that knocks Pyke off balance momentarily.
Pyke misses the jab.#T1#
Pyke throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mercy.
Pyke's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Mercy is looking to land body kicks.
Pyke shoots and misses
and Mercy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jab by Mercy.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mercy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pyke tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pyke has a couple of punches blocked by Mercy. #BC#
Mercy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mercy looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nice body kick from Mercy.
Mercy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pyke moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mercy throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pyke stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T2#
Mercy throws a hook to the side of Pyke's head but Pyke sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mercy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pyke.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mercy loads up on a big right hand but Pyke slips the punch.
Mercy misses with a low kick.
Pyke swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mercy lands with a straight right. Pyke didn't see that one coming.
Mercy misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mercy looks to throw the jab but Pyke is out of range.
Pyke misses with a hook.
Waylon Mercy is winning the standup battle so far.
Mercy catches Pyke with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Pyke avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mercy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mercy throws a jab but it's blocked by Pyke.
Pyke lands a leg kick that knocks Mercy off balance momentarily.
Mercy swats away the attempt to clinch by Pyke.#T3#
Mercy connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Pyke throws a body shot but no joy.
Pyke tries a head kick but it misses.
Pyke slips a jab and a cross from Mercy.
Mercy scores with a hook.
Pyke ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mercy moves away.
Mercy lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Mercy throws a nice looking combination but Pyke bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mercy blocks the body kick.
Mercy stuffs the takedown.
Mercy clobbers Pyke with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Pyke digs a good body shot into Mercy's ribs.#T4#
Pyke defending well as Mercy loads up on a big left hand.
Mercy takes a swing at Pyke's ribcage but misses.
Mercy throws an overhand right that lands on Pyke's shoulder, as Pyke tries to avoid the shot.
Mercy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mercy lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mercy loads up on a big right hand but Pyke slips the punch.
Pyke swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mercy looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Pyke throws a shot from downtown. Mercy moves away and avoids it.
Pyke ducks under a wild hook from Mercy.
Pyke looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Mercy takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Pyke moves out of range of the strikes.
Mercy throws out a leg kick but Pyke moves out of range and Mercy only half commits.
Mercy misses the jab.
Mercy scores with a three punch combo!
Pyke throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Waylon Mercy dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Magnus Pyke's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Pyke swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pyke takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Pyke throws a lazy right hand but Mercy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mercy throwing a counter right hand but Pyke manages to avoid it.
Mercy misses with a lunging right hand
and Pyke counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mercy thinking. #CL2#
Pyke has closed the distance and engaged Mercy in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Pyke fails to land.
Mercy tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #BC#
Mercy breaks from the clinch.
A jab lands there for Mercy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mercy blocks a jab.
Pyke shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Mercy cracks Pyke with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Pyke is defended easily by Mercy.#T1#
Mercy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pyke counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Mercy lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Pyke.
Pyke wants to counter with a clinch but Mercy pushes him away.
Mercy circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Pyke drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Mercy follows Pyke to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Waylon Mercy!
Waylon Mercy 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.
Magnus Pyke spoke after the fight, saying 'If it squirms, it's biology. If it stinks, it's chemistry. If it doesn't work, it's physics. And if you can't understand it, it's mathamatics.'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 29, 2019

#R1#
Benn Jr tests Pyke's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Benn Jr steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Pyke. That one must have hurt.
Pyke shoots and misses
and Benn Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
Pyke moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Pyke digs a good body shot into Benn Jr's ribs.
Benn Jr throws a hook but Pyke blocks it.
Benn Jr lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Benn Jr throws a jab when Pyke was well out of range.
Benn Jr throws an off balance right hand
and Pyke counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Benn Jr swings for the body but Pyke moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Benn Jr.
Benn Jr walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T1#
Pyke looks for the body kick but Benn Jr saw that one coming.
No joy there for Benn Jr, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And Pyke responds with a good body kick, but Benn Jr manages to step out the way in time.
Benn Jr throws a jab when Pyke was well out of range.#TD2#
Pyke gets a takedown into half guard.#ES#
Benn Jr manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Benn Jr throws a right hand that Pyke ducks under and follows up with a left that Pyke also avoids with ease.
Benn Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Benn Jr lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Benn Jr.#CUT#
It looks like Magnus Pyke has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Benn Jr walks into a straight right hand from Pyke.
Pyke throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #T2#
Benn Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Benn Jr misses with an attempted mid kick.
Benn Jr lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Pyke swings away with a body shot that misses
and Benn Jr counters with a stiff right hand.
Pyke comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Pyke uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Benn Jr.
A solid body kick from Pyke.
Benn Jr looks to land a combination but Pyke avoids it well.
Pyke swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Benn Jr seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#CL2#
Pyke instigates a clinch.
Benn Jr is looking to break free of the clinch but Pyke has double underhooks.
Pyke controlling the action here for a moment. #T3#
Pyke blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Benn Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pyke working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Pyke throws a punch but it's blocked by Benn Jr.
Pyke throws a head punch that misses. #TD2#
Pyke manages to pull guard.
Benn Jr throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Benn Jr working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Benn Jr in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pyke looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Benn Jr puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #SUB#
Benn Jr seems to be looking for submissions. #T4##SUB#
Benn Jr is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pyke is looking to improve his position.
Benn Jr not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Benn Jr wants to stand up but Pyke is controlling the position.
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 Nigel Benn Jr will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Magnus Pyke'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#
Benn Jr walks into a straight right hand from Pyke.#CL2#
Pyke closes the distance and pushes Benn Jr back into the cage.
Benn Jr tries to break the clinch but Pyke is controlling the position.
Pyke blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #TD2#
Pyke manages to pull guard. #SUB2#
Pyke looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Benn Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Pyke is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benn Jr chips away with some ground and pound.
Pyke has a closed guard, preventing Benn Jr from standing up.
Benn Jr is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Benn Jr accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T1#
Pyke managing to control the position.
Benn Jr wants to pass the guard but Pyke is keeping the position.
Pyke preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Pyke has momentary wrist control but Benn Jr slips an elbow through the middle.
Nigel Benn Jr overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Pyke working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Benn Jr has passed into half guard!
Benn Jr is trying to control. Pyke wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Benn Jr thows a huge punch but Pyke dodges it nicely. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Pyke wants to improve his position but Benn Jr is controlling well.
Benn Jr is looking to stall here but Pyke recovers full guard.
Benn Jr has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Pyke is proving hard to escape from.
Benn Jr missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Pyke trying to control the position. #T3#
Benn Jr wants to stand and escape but instead Pyke has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Pyke won't allow Benn Jr to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Pyke postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Benn Jr is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Pyke, into his guard. #REVR#
Pyke not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Benn Jr wants to stand and escape but instead Pyke has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Pyke looking to pass the guard.
Pyke won't allow Benn Jr to get back to his feet. #T4#
Benn Jr controls Pyke momentarily but Pyke frees himself.
Benn Jr wants to get back to his feet but Pyke is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Benn Jr keeping full guard, as Pyke tries to pass.
Pyke passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pyke trying to control the action but Benn Jr is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Magnus Pyke showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Magnus Pyke's cut.
That's time! Benn Jr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Benn Jr throws a body kick that misses
and Pyke connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pyke takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Pyke misses with a body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Benn Jr misses the target.
Pyke throws a leg kick which misses Benn Jr's front leg but catches the back leg as Benn Jr tries to avoid it.
Benn Jr throws a right hand that misses
letting Pyke counter with a right hand.
A jab from Benn Jr finds it's way through Pyke's defenses.
Benn Jr throws a series of punches but Pyke moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Pyke misses.
Benn Jr uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Benn Jr rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pyke moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pyke tries a quick counter leg kick but Benn Jr is wise to it.
Magnus Pyke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Benn Jr throws a hook but Pyke avoids it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Benn Jr throws a body punch but Pyke moves out of range.
Benn Jr stalks Pyke and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Pyke's face. Pyke staggers backwards, shaken.#T1#
Pyke tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Benn Jr defends well and Pyke ends up having to push Benn Jr into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Benn Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL2#
Pyke closes the distance and pushes Benn Jr back into the cage.
Benn Jr wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pyke has him pressed against the cage.
Pyke stalls.
Pyke has Benn Jr pressed against the cage, preventing Benn Jr from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Benn Jr missing with knees to the body.
Pyke lands a hook that snaps the head of Benn Jr backwards.
Pyke prevents Benn Jr from breaking the clinch.
Benn Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Pyke.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Benn Jr.#T2#
Benn Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
Benn Jr wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Benn Jr letting Pyke take a breather here.
Pyke lands a right hand that snaps the head of Benn Jr backwards.
Pyke tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Benn Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
Benn Jr is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Pyke just misses with a elbow thrown towards Benn Jr's brow.
Benn Jr can't break the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Our sources have told us that Benn Jr has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Benn Jr.
Benn Jr misses with a body punch. #T3#
Pyke throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Benn Jrs head.
Pyke misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pyke lands a shoulder strike.
Still in the clinch, Pyke scores with a nice short uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Benn Jr.
Benn Jr wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pyke has him pressed against the cage.#TD2#
Pyke pulls guard effortlessly.
Pyke is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Pyke had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Benn Jr defends it easily.
Benn Jr wants to get up but he can't break Pyke's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Benn Jr 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.#T4#
Benn Jr is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Pyke is trying to keep Benn Jr in close.
Benn Jr working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Pyke bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Benn Jr's guard. #REVB#
Benn Jr tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Benn Jr keeping full guard, as Pyke tries to pass.
Pyke looking to sit in guard and control but Benn Jr gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Benn Jr throwing strikes from guard but Pyke blocks nicely.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Magnus Pyke!
A relieved looking Magnus Pyke thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Nigel Benn Jr had this to say: 'ill be back'.

Event: DARE 81
Date: Nov 17, 2018

#R1#
Lager checks a low kick from Pyke.
Lager lands a two punch combo. #CUT2#
It looks like Magnus Pyke has been cut.
Pyke will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lager jabs Pyke to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Pyke just misses with a punch to the body.
Lager connects with a body shot that sends Pyke's belly button to the back.
Pyke lands a head shot.
Lager pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pyke lands with a nice body punch.
Lager swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Lager 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.#TD2#
Pyke gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Lager to score an easy takedown into full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lager scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Lager trying to control the position from guard on top but Pyke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Pyke has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lager can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Pyke wants to sweep here but Lager controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Lager connects with a couple of short punches.
Lager postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB#
Pyke looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lager trying to control but Pyke is working from the bottom.
Lager content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Pyke has his hands on Lager's head, controlling the position.
Lager is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pyke trying to control the position here.
Lager controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Pyke keeping moving, preventing Lager from controlling successfully.
Lager tries to free his leg and advance position but Pyke is retaining full guard.
Lager is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Lager connects with a couple of short punches.
Lager has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB#
Pyke looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lager won't allow Pyke to sweep him here.
Lager postures up and lands a big shot to Pyke's brow.
Lager wants to control from the top but Pyke keeps moving.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Pyke wants to sweep here but Lager controlling him for the moment.
Lager is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T3#
Lager is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Pyke is controlling Lager's posture.
Lager wants to control from the top but Pyke keeps moving.
Pyke being controlled here, momentarily.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Lager wants to control from the top but Pyke keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Aito Lager seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Decent striking displayed by Lager there.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Lager lands with a nice body punch.
Lager's corner calls for a 1-2. Lager obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Pyke takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Lager.
Pyke manages to get back to half guard.
Lager with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Lager throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lager is thwarting Pyke's attempts to control the position.
Lager wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pyke keeps working.
Pyke is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aito Lager dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Magnus Pyke'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#
Pyke fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lager is out of range.
Lager throws a body shot but no joy.
Pyke throwing a counter right hand but Lager manages to avoid it.
Lager throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lager thuds a left hand into Pyke's body.
Lager cracks a nice hook into Pyke's ribs.
Lager takes a swing at Pyke's ribcage but misses.
Lager displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pyke throws out the jab.
Lager now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Pyke misses with an attempted mid kick.
Pyke misses with a wild body shot.
Lager lands a body shot.
Lager has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Pyke.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Lager misses.
Lager takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lager dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lager takes a swing at Pyke's ribcage but misses.
Pyke with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lager to score with a decent uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A shot to the liver by Lager. Beautiful body shot.#T1#
Lager swings for the body but Pyke moves out of range.
Pyke swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pyke lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Lager is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pyke.
Pyke lands a jab to Lager's midsection.
Lager scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lager pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A quick step to the side and Pyke tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lager throws a lazy right hand but Pyke sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lager thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lager fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lager scores with a nice head shot.
Lager fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pyke looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lager dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lager throws a big shot that misses.
Lager takes a swing at Pyke's ribcage but misses.
Pyke slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Pyke is looking to wear down Lager with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
Lager shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Pyke napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SUB2#
Lager wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Pyke, who protects the arm well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lager wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pyke keeps working.
Lager scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Pyke to see if he's OK.
Lager lands a decent elbow from side control.
Pyke is not content to let Lager control the position.
Pyke manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Lager is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T3#
Lager is continuing to stall.
Pyke taking some punishment here, with Lager in his half guard.
Lager looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Pyke with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Lager takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Lager working Pyke over with strikes.
Lager tries to pass the half guard into mount. Pyke knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Aito Lager has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lager working over Pyke with some ground and pound. Pyke looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Lager controlling the action here.
Pyke slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T4#
Lager is looking to work some ground and pound but Pyke has wrist control.
Pyke is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lager engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Lager has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lager trying to control the position from guard on top but Pyke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pyke not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pyke working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lager.
Lager is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aito Lager showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Magnus Pyke's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - 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#
Lager looks to score with a jab to the body but Pyke is just out of range.
Pyke half committed to a counter leg kick.
Pyke looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Pyke doesn't manage to clinch there - Lager circles away.
Lager lands a nice shot to the body.
Lager misses the shot to the body.
Lager with a nice cross.
Lager bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Pyke's head backwards.#ROC2#
Pyke is rocked!
Aito Lager seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lager closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Pyke! Lager dives in looking to finish! Pyke 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 0:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aito Lager!
An out of breath Aito Lager thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Magnus Pyke was interviewed post fight and said 'If it squirms, it's biology. If it stinks, it's chemistry. If it doesn't work, it's physics. And if you can't understand it, it's mathamatics.'.

Event: DARE 70
Date: Oct 06, 2018

#R1##CL#
Pyke pushes Gravas up against the cage in a clinch.
Gravas stalling.
Gravas misses with a punch to the body.
Pyke prevents a body shot from Gravas .
Gravas tries a body shot but Pyke blocks it.
Come on Gravas - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Gravas lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gravas tries to break free but Pyke pushes him back against the cage.
Pyke prevents Gravas from breaking the clinch.
Pyke working aggressively here.
Gravas has a couple of punches blocked by Pyke.
Pyke lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gravas backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gravas .
Gravas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gravas working aggressively here.
Pyke keeps control of Gravas as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Pyke fails to land.
Gravas tries to throw a body punch but Pyke avoids it by throwing Gravas back against the cage. #T1#
Gravas pushes Pyke back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Gravas breaks the clinch.
Gravas walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Pyke tries to work over Gravas 's front leg with a kick but Gravas checks it.
Despite the aggression on Gravas 's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Gravas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pyke moves out of range of the body kick from Gravas .
Gravas throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD#
and Pyke counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Pyke looking to pass the guard.
Pyke sitting in guard here, content to control.
Pyke trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pyke trying to control but Gravas is working from the bottom. #T2#
Gravas keeping full guard, as Pyke tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pyke wants to control from the top but Gravas keeps moving.
Gravas is pulling down on Pyke's head. It's preventing any offense from Pyke, at least for the moment.
Gravas being controlled here, momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Pyke looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Pyke connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T3#
Pyke throws a head kick but Gravas moves out of range.
Pyke scores with a sloppy right hand. Gravas should have avoided that one.
Gravas moves out of range of the body kick from Pyke.
Gravas only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Gravas goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Gravas swings widly with a right hand
and Pyke counters with a straight right hand.
Pyke uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gravas .
Pyke thumps Gravas with a low kick.
Pyke takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Gravas takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Pyke looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Pyke throws a looping overhand right but Gravas ducks down to avoid it. #T4#
Gravas misses with a straight left.
Pyke getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Gravas throws a series of punches but Pyke moves out of range.
Pyke takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gravas misses with a jab to the body
and Pyke makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Pyke lands a jab to the nose.
Pyke lands a high kick!
Pyke dives in and grabs Gravas 's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gravas pushes down on Pyke's head and hops out.
Gravas only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Latka Gravas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pyke looks for the body kick but Gravas saw that one coming.
Gravas checks the leg kick.
Gravas looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Pyke clobbers Gravas with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Magnus Pyke dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Gravas ducks under a wild hook from Pyke.
Gravas is trying to counter with his kicks.
Gravas throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Pyke on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gravas . Gravas obviously looking to wear him down.
Gravas moves out of range as Pyke throws a body kick.
Gravas is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Pyke with a body shot.
Pyke jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pyke connects with a body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Pyke.
Pyke throws a jab when Gravas was well out of range.
Pyke is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gravas can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gravas takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Gravas looks to land a left hand but Pyke moved out of range nicely.
Gravas gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Pyke cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gravas misses with a double jab. #T1#
Gravas thuds his shin into the meat of Pyke's side.
Pyke throws a body shot but no joy.
Gravas steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Pyke dodges the punch combination from Gravas . #TD#
Pyke closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Gravas tries to bench press Pyke off him but Pyke keeps the position.
Pyke controlling from side mount.
Pyke tries to move to mount but Gravas blocks the move with his legs. #T2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Pyke trying to control the action but Gravas is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Gravas 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Pyke is trying to get an arm triangle but Gravas is defending well. #SUB#
Pyke is trying to get an arm triangle but Gravas is defending well.
Gravas manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T3#
Gravas is looking to advance position but Pyke won't allow it. #SUB#
Pyke looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Pyke is not content to let Gravas control the position.
Pyke works his way to full guard. Good work.
Pyke looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gravas is one step ahead there. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Pyke is trying to keep Gravas in close.
Pyke keeping moving, preventing Gravas from controlling successfully.
Pyke tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gravas controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Pyke looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Magnus Pyke dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3##CL#
Pyke rushes Gravas and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Gravas lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gravas looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Gravas wants to get back to striking at distance but Pyke won't allow it.
Pyke throws a head punch that misses.
Gravas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gravas .
Pyke lands a nice uppercut.
Gravas tries a body shot but Pyke blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pyke.
Gravas misses with the head strike.
Good body shot from Gravas .
Pyke blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gravas misses with some punches. #T1#
Pyke throws a punch but it's blocked by Gravas .
Pyke changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gravas fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Pyke fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gravas looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Pyke closes the distance and clinches up with Gravas , looking for a takedown. Pyke pushes Gravas against the cage but Gravas circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gravas connects with a body shot.
Pyke looks to score with a jab to the body but Gravas is just out of range.
As Pyke backs off Gravas throws a huge counter combo but Pyke manages to avoid it all.
Pyke connects with a body shot that sends Gravas 's belly button to the back.
Gravas looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Magnus Pyke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gravas takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A nice side step and Gravas releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Latka Gravas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Magnus Pyke is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
Pyke tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gravas was well out of range. Poor timing from Pyke.
Gravas swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL#
Pyke has Gravas up against the cage in a clinch.
Gravas wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pyke has him pressed against the cage.
Gravas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pyke lands a nice uppercut.
Pyke misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pyke fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gravas throws a head punch that misses.
Pyke fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Magnus Pyke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gravas is leaning against Pyke and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gravas throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pykes head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gravas .
Pyke looking to slow down the pace here.#BC2#
Gravas breaks the clinch. #T3#
Pyke misses with a left hand
enabling Gravas to counter with a crisp jab.
A shot to the body from Pyke misses
and Gravas counters with a crisp right that sends Pyke to the canvas! Gravas follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Latka Gravas !
A relieved looking Latka Gravas thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: DARE 63
Date: Aug 22, 2018

#R1##TD#
Gagnon 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.
Pyke pulls Gagnon in close to prevent any damage.
Our spies down at at Super Awesome Ninja McDojo inform us that Pyke has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Pyke trying to control the position.
Pyke looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gagnon is one step ahead there.
Pyke 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#
Pyke is keen to just control but Gagnon is a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Pyke is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gagnon trying to control but Pyke postures up. #T1#
Pyke is trying to control. Gagnon wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gagnon works his way to full guard. Good work.
Pyke pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gagnon is keeping the position for now.
Gagnon keeping moving, preventing Pyke from controlling successfully.
Gagnon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pyke stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gagnon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gagnon keeping moving, preventing Pyke from controlling successfully.
Pyke looking to pass the guard.
Gagnon keeping moving, preventing Pyke from controlling successfully. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Pyke advances position into side control!
Pyke is looking to take a break and control but Gagnon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Pyke tries for a kimura but Gagnon is defending well.
Gagnon is letting Pyke control him for a moment. #SUB2#
Gagnon wants to control the position but that's not easy when your opponent is in side control! Pyke seems to be going for some sort of submission here. Hard to say what - oh, it's a Brabo choke! He's got it! Gagnon is tapping! Wow, great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Brabo Choke). Magnus Pyke!
Our winner, Magnus Pyke, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: DARE 57: Williams vs. Volkov 5
Date: Jul 21, 2018

#R1#
A swing and a miss from Tapaus.
Nice uppercut there from Tapaus.
Tapaus has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Pyke.
A big left from Pyke misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tapaus! But no joy.
Tapaus lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Tapaus takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tapaus works Pyke's body with a nice hook.
Pyke scores with a decent looking hook.
Tapaus works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Pyke wants to land a leg kick but Tapaus is out of range.
Keijo Tapaus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tapaus dips to his left and cracks Pyke with an uppercut!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pyke slips a jab from Tapaus.
As Tapaus backs away, Pyke returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Pyke throws an overhand right that lands on Tapaus's shoulder, as Tapaus tries to avoid the shot.
It seemed like Tapaus was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Pyke takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Tapaus uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
We've been hearing reports that Pyke has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Tapaus connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Pyke momentarily. #T1#
Tapaus lands with a shot to the body.
Pyke uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tapaus.
A big right from Tapaus misses.
Nice straight punches there by Tapaus. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tapaus.
Pyke looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tapaus throws a body punch but Pyke moves out of range.
Tapaus looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Tapaus might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Tapaus throws a good cross that connects.
Pyke takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#ROC2#
Pyke is rocked!
Pyke drops his hands momentarily. Tapaus doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Pyke staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Pyke doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Keijo Tapaus!
Our winner, Keijo Tapaus, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: DARE 50
Date: Jun 09, 2018

#R1#
Simeone uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pyke.#CL#
Pyke gets a clinch.
Simeone misses with a short punch on the inside.
Simeone misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Simeone has a couple of punches blocked by Pyke.
Simeone throws a head punch that misses.
Pyke blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pyke misses with some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Simeone creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pyke misses with some punches.
Pyke lands a left hand that snaps the head of Simeone backwards. #TD#
Pyke pulls guard successfully. #SUB#
Pyke has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Simeone can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Simeone stopping the sweep attempt from Pyke.
Pyke is working hard here to advance position.
Simeone must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T1#
Pyke not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Simeone is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Pyke has his feet on Simeone's thighs here. He's pushed Simeone off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Simeone screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Magnus Pyke!
A very excited looking Magnus Pyke made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: DARE 42: NICOLAS VS. SLATER
Date: Apr 28, 2018

#R1#
Grigorian walks into a jab.
Pyke missing with a left hand there. Grigorian was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pyke walks into a straight right hand from Grigorian.
Sloppy strikes from Grigorian. Those never looked like landing.
Pyke darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Grigorian jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pyke tries a quick counter leg kick but Grigorian is wise to it.
Grigorian takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Pyke keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Pyke 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.
A jab from Grigorian misses.
Pyke swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Grigorian is looking to counter the offense by Pyke and move into the clinch.
Pyke takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Grigorian avoids the body shot from Pyke.
Grigorian misses with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pyke uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Grigorian.
Grigorian throws a lazy right hand but Pyke sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pyke is looking to land body kicks.#T1#
The fighters circling - Grigorian throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pyke lands a nice looking body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Grigorian.
Pyke avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Grigorian throws a wild body kick that Pyke sees coming a mile off.
Pyke tries to counter by closing the distance.
Grigorian throws a right hand that misses
and Grigorian takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Grigorian moves out of range of the leg kick from Pyke.
Grigorian fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Grigorian fails with an attempt to clinch.
Razmig Grigorian is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Grigorian rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pyke counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pyke loads up on a big right hand but Grigorian slips the punch.
Grigorian tries to land a leg kick but Pyke saw it coming and moves away.
Grigorian lands a leg kick that knocks Pyke off balance momentarily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Grigorian looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Grigorian has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gym Amsterdam in the buildup to the fight.#T2#
Pyke throws a low kick but Grigorian moves out of range easily.
Grigorian throwing a counter right hand but Pyke manages to avoid it.
Grigorian throws a leg kick but Pyke sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Grigorian scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grigorian throws the left hand but Pyke avoids the punch easily.
Grigorian stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Pyke tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Pyke turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Pyke throws a body punch but Grigorian moves out of range.
Pyke misses with a combination #CL#
and Grigorian counters by moving into the clinch.
Grigorian working aggressively here.
Pyke lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Grigorian backwards.
Grigorian lands a right hand.
Grigorian lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pyke or not. #T3#
Pyke misses with a punch on the inside.
Grigorian struggles to land a body shot inside as Pyke controls his hands.
Grigorian misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pyke.
Pyke throws a punch but it's blocked by Grigorian.
Grigorian throws a head punch that misses.
Pyke is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Grigorian gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Stalling in the clinch from Pyke.
Grigorian swings wildly with an uppercut but Pyke uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grigorian blocking some punches.
Grigorian swings wildly with an uppercut but Pyke uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pyke takes a shot to the head.
Pyke lands a nice uppercut.
Pyke has a couple of punches blocked by Grigorian. #TD2#
Pyke pulls guard successfully. #T4##SUB2#
Grigorian got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pyke has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Grigorian has managed to get both his arms back between Pyke's legs - danger averted.
Grigorian stopping the sweep attempt from Pyke.#SU#
Pyke is working an open guard so Grigorian takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Grigorian waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pyke.
Grigorian keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Pyke with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Grigorian to score with a decent uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grigorian uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pyke.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Pyke crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Grigorian - the referee stops the clock and Pyke gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Grigorian. Pyke manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Pyke works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Pyke throws a head kick that misses
and Grigorian counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#
It looks like Magnus Pyke has been cut.
Grigorian bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Pyke misses with a low kick.
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 Razmig Grigorian will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Magnus Pyke's cut.
That's time! Grigorian's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL#
Grigorian instigates a clinch.
Grigorian lands with a light punch inside.
Grigorian lands a right hand. #ROC#
Pyke is rocked!
Grigorian throws a punch but it's blocked by Pyke.
Pyke is still on wobbly legs! Can Grigorian finish him?
Grigorian misses with some punches.
Pyke misses with a punch on the inside.
Grigorian throws a head punch that misses.
Grigorian misses with some punches.
Grigorian working aggressively here.
Grigorian throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Grigorian is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pyke can do to turn this around?
Pyke blocks an uppercut.
Grigorian misses with some punches.
Pyke seems to have recovered his senses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Grigorian.
Grigorian working aggressively here.
Grigorian unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Pyke! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Grigorian is unloading with more strikes now! Pyke drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Razmig Grigorian!
Razmig Grigorian retains his middleweight title!
A victorious Razmig Grigorian thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: DARE 34
Date: Mar 24, 2018

#R1##CL#
Bounty instigates a clinch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Pyke 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.
Pyke working aggressively here.
Pyke lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pyke blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bounty misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bounty.
A short left from Bounty.
Bounty misses with the head strike.
Bounty blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Bounty's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pyke tries a head kick but it misses.
Bounty swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pyke throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pyke throws a head kick but Bounty moves out of range.
Bounty thinks about countering with a body kick.
Jamie Bounty seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pyke swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bounty throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nice body kick there by Bounty.
Pyke takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie. #T1#
A chopping leg kick lands by Pyke.
Pyke fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bounty checks it well.
Pyke avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Bounty throws a body kick that misses
and Pyke counters with a nice body kick.
Bounty feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Pykes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bounty doesn't manage to clinch there - Pyke circles away.
An inside leg kick from Pyke misses.
A punch combination from Bounty misses.
Bounty misses with a low kick.
Bounty throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bounty checks a leg kick.
Bounty keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Pyke with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bounty to score with a decent uppercut.#T2#
Bounty uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pyke.
Bounty seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Pyke swings for the body but Bounty moves out of range.
Bounty checks a leg kick nicely.
Bounty was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Bounty definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bounty tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pyke shoots in and drives through. Bounty sprawls well.
Bounty scores with a crisp jab that stopped Pyke in his tracks.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bounty.
Pyke throws an ugly left hook that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Bounty throws a low kick but Pyke avoids it.
Pyke with a hook.
Pyke uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bounty.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bounty.
Pyke avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bounty misses with a looping right.#T3#
Pyke throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bounty thinks about countering with a body kick.
Pyke fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bounty is out of range.
Jamie Bounty is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bounty throws out a loose jab but Pyke uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pyke checks a leg kick.
Pyke takes a kick to the side of the head.#CUT#
It looks like Magnus Pyke has been cut.
Pyke scores with a body shot.
Bounty throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bounty catches Pyke with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Pyke fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bounty manages to avoid it.
Pyke keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Pyke darts in looking for a takedown but Bounty gets double underhooks and turns Pyke into the cage.
Bounty goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Pyke connects with the punch.#T4#
Bounty throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Pyke misses with a wild body shot.
Bounty chopping away at his opponent's legs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pyke looks to land a left hand but Bounty moved out of range nicely.
Bounty finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Pyke throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bounty is looking for a counter combo.#TD2#
Pyke closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Bounty to the mat! Bounty manages to get full guard.
Pyke wants to control from the top but Bounty keeps moving.
Bounty keeping full guard, as Pyke tries to pass.
Bounty looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jamie Bounty dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Magnus Pyke's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Bounty dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pyke takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#CL#
Bounty has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bounty lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pyke misses with a punch on the inside.
Bounty lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Pyke drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A shot in the inside from Bounty.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Pyke pulls guard successfully.
Pyke looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Bounty advances position into side control!
Bounty slows the pace down.
Pyke can't do much from the bottom here.
Pyke tries to buck Bounty off but Bounty is having none of it.
Pyke is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
A lull in the action here as Bounty stalls from top position.
Pyke is looking for a sweep.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bounty is looking to take a break and control but Pyke is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pyke manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Bounty has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pyke is working away from the top position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pyke is trying to control. Bounty wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pyke wants to pass the guard but Bounty is defending well.
Pyke is looking to stall here but Bounty recovers full guard. #T3#
Pyke pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bounty is keeping the position for now.
Pyke advances position into side control!
Pyke trying to control the action but Bounty is working from the bottom.
Pyke advances nicely into full mount. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Bounty really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Bounty sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Pyke wants to take a breather but Bounty is having none of it.
Bounty slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bounty can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Pyke controls the pace.
Pyke looking to pass the guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pyke trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Bounty manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jamie Bounty dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Magnus Pyke's cut.
That's time! Bounty's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
A telegraphed right hand from Pyke misses the target.
Bounty takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Pyke throws a leg kick but Bounty sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A solid leg kick lands there for Pyke.
Pyke takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Pyke swings for the body but Bounty moves out of range.
Pyke misses with a low kick.
Pyke tries a head kick but it misses.
Bounty scoring well with a low kick there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Bounty misses.
Pyke drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bounty defends it well.
Bounty lands a nice leg kick that just misses Pyke's sensitive parts.
Pyke scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Pyke dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bounty buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T1#
A low kick from Bounty is predictable there
and Pyke counters with a nice body kick.
Pyke throws a body shot but no joy.
Bounty misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pyke.
Pyke is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bounty rather than just go for the knockout.#TD2#
Pyke shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Pyke trying to control the position from guard on top but Bounty is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pyke might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Bounty haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Pyke looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Pyke wants to control from the top but Bounty keeps moving.
Jamie Bounty is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Pyke tries to free his leg and advance position but Bounty is retaining full guard.
Pyke trying to control the position from guard on top but Bounty is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pyke stands and throws Bounty's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB2#
Pyke is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bounty has escaped the position, nice work there.
Pyke is looking to take a break and control but Bounty is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Magnus Pyke has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Bounty prevents Pyke from moving into mount.
You can see the frustration on Bounty's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sloppy strikes there by Pyke.#SUB2#
Pyke has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Bounty is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Pyke yanks on the arm and Bounty is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Pyke.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Magnus Pyke!
After winning the bout, Magnus Pyke thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Gladiators 77 Rocco v Daniel
Date: Feb 16, 2018

#R1#
Vendarra throws a leg kick that misses.
It seemed like Pyke was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Pyke misses with an uppercut. Vendarra saw that one coming.
Vendarra takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Vendarra misses with an uppercut.
Pyke swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bob Vendarra seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pyke scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Vendarra throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pyke fails with the takedown.
Vendarra lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vendarra throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pyke ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Pyke misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Vendarra wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Vendarra throws a front kick aimed at Pyke's knee but Pyke avoids it well.
Pyke steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Vendarra.
Vendarra misses with a straight right. #T1#
Vendarra slips a straight right by Pyke.
Vendarra swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pyke misses with a leg kick.
Pyke looks to score with a jab to the body but Vendarra is just out of range.
Pyke throws a low kick, looking for Vendarra's leg but Vendarra calmly moves out of range.
Vendarra misses with a hook.
Vendarra lands an overhand right.
Vendarra misses with a hook. Pyke ducked under it nicely.
Vendarra sets himself, and Pyke steps forward looking for the clinch! Vendarra avoids it this time.
Vendarra shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Vendarra throws a sloppy head kick and Pyke moves out of range easily.
Pyke feints the counter takedown.
Pyke tries a low kick but Vendarra avoids it.
Pyke lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Vendarra looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Vendarra attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Good exchange - Vendarra coming out on top.
Vendarra misses with a shot to the body
and Pyke cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Pyke takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Pyke wants to land a leg kick but Vendarra is out of range.
Vendarra cracks Pyke with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bob Vendarra is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vendarra doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Pyke ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Pyke pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vendarra was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Vendarra bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Vendarra will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pyke jabs at Vendarra's body.
Vendarra avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pyke keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Vendarra connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T3#
Vendarra takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Pyke throws out a leg kick but Vendarra moves out of range and Pyke only half commits.
Pyke pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Vendarra throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vendarra missing with a left hand there. Pyke was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pyke is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Pyke moves into range and connects with a jab.
Vendarra checks the leg kick.
Pyke avoids a punch combination nicely.
Vendarra misses with a low kick as Pyke jumps back.
Pyke throws a head kick that misses.
Vendarra really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Pyke fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Vendarra looks to throw the jab but Pyke is out of range.
Pyke walks into a stiff left hand from Vendarra.#T4#
Vendarra's corner calls for a 1-2. Vendarra obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Pyke scores with a crisp jab that stopped Vendarra in his tracks.
Vendarra looks to land a left hand but Pyke moved out of range nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pyke moves out of range of the strikes.
Some bone on bone action there as Pyke checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Pyke lands a leg kick that knocks Vendarra off balance momentarily.
Vendarra ducks under a wild hook from Pyke.
Vendarra tries to work over Pyke's front leg with a kick but Pyke checks it.
Pyke tried to score with a low kick but Vendarra checks it.
Pyke looks to score with a jab to the body but Vendarra is just out of range.
Pyke connects with a nice looking jab.
Pyke dodges the punch combination from Vendarra.
Pyke steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Pyke thuds his right hand into Vendarra's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Magnus Pyke will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Vendarra will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #CL#
Pyke tries to keep at a distance but Vendarra has taken the fight into the clinch.
Vendarra misses with a body punch.
Pyke avoiding damage.
Vendarra tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vendarra is trying to break the clinch but Pyke has him pressed against the cage.
Vendarra misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pyke stalling.
Vendarra stalling in the clinch but Pyke improves position.
Pyke lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vendarra.
Pyke blocking some punches. #T1#
Vendarra tries to throw a body punch but Pyke avoids it by throwing Vendarra back against the cage.
Vendarra misses with a punch to the body.
A short uppercut from Pyke.
Vendarra throws a punch but it's blocked by Pyke.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pyke.
Vendarra throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Vendarra misses with some punches.
Pyke lands an uppercut.
Pyke lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pyke misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Pyke fails to land.
Vendarra misses with a punch to the body.
Vendarra is looking to break free of the clinch but Pyke has double underhooks.
Pyke blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pyke is looking for a takedown.#T2#
Vendarra tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vendarra can't find room to land a body shot as Pyke controls the action.
A right hand to the body from Vendarra.
Vendarra misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vendarra tries a body shot but Pyke blocks it.
Pyke blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vendarra misses with a body punch.
Pyke blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pyke blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vendarra struggles to land a body shot inside as Pyke controls his hands.
Vendarra stalling in the clinch.
Pyke takes a shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vendarra wants to stall.
Vendarra misses with some punches. #T3#
Vendarra has a couple of punches blocked by Pyke.
Pyke stalling against the cage.
Pyke slows down the pace here.
Vendarra trying to stall but Pyke improves his position.
Vendarra is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Pyke has a couple of punches blocked by Vendarra.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vendarra.
Vendarra has a couple of punches blocked by Pyke.
Vendarra misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pyke lands a hook that snaps the head of Vendarra backwards. #T4##BC#
Vendarra breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pyke works the jab nicely.
Vendarra throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Vendarra darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A big left from Pyke misses.
Vendarra keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Vendarra smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pyke lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Vendarra takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Pyke slips a jab from Vendarra.
Vendarra lands a leg kick that knocks Pyke off balance momentarily.
Pyke tries to close the distance and clinch but Vendarra swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pyke looks to score with a jab to the body but Vendarra is just out of range.
Pyke tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Vendarra manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bob Vendarra dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Pyke shoots in for a double leg but Vendarra sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Vendarra throws out a loose jab but Pyke uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vendarra blocks a jab.
Pyke pivots, looking for a leg kick but Vendarra is out of range and Pyke settles back down.
Pyke scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Pyke tries to close the distance and clinch but Vendarra swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pyke swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Vendarra counters with a stiff right hand.
Vendarra lands a jab-cross combination.
Pyke explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vendarra lands a nice looking body shot.
Pyke digs a good body shot into Vendarra's ribs.
Vendarra takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vendarra paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Pyke fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Vendarra has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T1#
Vendarra jabs Pyke right on the nose. Pyke blinks but takes it well.
Vendarra misses the shot to the body.
Vendarra fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Pyke is out of range.
Pyke is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Pyke lets loose with a powerful body kick. Vendarra will feel that in the morning.
Vendarra swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pyke moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Vendarra throws a predictable looking body shot
and Pyke counters with a nice body kick.
Vendarra lands with a cross.
Vendarra looks to throw the jab but Pyke is out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Vendarra. No joy for Pyke on that attempt.
Vendarra throws a jab but it's blocked by Pyke.
Vendarra fails to land with a series of punches.
Pyke staying out of range there.#T2#
Vendarra takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Vendarra moves out of range of the body kick from Pyke.
A slow jab from Vendarra misses its intended target.
Nice defenses there by Vendarra.
Vendarra scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Pyke.
Vendarra tries to counter by clinching up but Pyke breaks away and moves out of range.
Pyke throws a leg kick
and Vendarra counters with a nice uppercut.
Pyke moves away from the strike by Vendarra.
Vendarra connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Vendarra.
Vendarra swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vendarra misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T3#
Vendarra throws the left hand but Pyke avoids the punch easily.
Pyke swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Vendarra checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #CL2#
Pyke moves into the clinch.
Pyke has Vendarra pushed against the cage.
Vendarra swings wildly with an uppercut but Pyke uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vendarra tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vendarra gets through Pyke's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Vendarra lands a shoulder strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pyke.
Vendarra doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T4#
A nice left hand lands by Vendarra.
Vendarra struggles to land a body shot inside as Pyke controls his hands.
A short right from Vendarra on the inside. #ROC#
Pyke is rocked!
Vendarra misses with the head strike.
Pyke lands a nice uppercut.
Vendarra looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Vendarra has Pyke pushed against the cage.
Vendarra misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vendarra lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pyke backwards.
Pyke is still on wobbly legs! Can Vendarra finish him?
Vendarra unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Pyke! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Vendarra is unloading with more strikes now! Pyke drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bob Vendarra!
Bob Vendarra thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Gladiators 70 Knox v Pyke
Date: Jan 05, 2018

#R1#
Knox lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CUT#
It looks like Magnus Pyke has been cut.
Knox drops his hands momentarily and Pyke takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Pyke punishes Knox's body with a nice straight punch.#CL#
Knox clinches up against the cage.
Knox blocking some punches.
Knox lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Pyke scores with a shoulder strike.
Knox tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pyke's elbow. #BC#
Knox breaks from the clinch.
Pyke throws a hook but Knox blocks it.
Knox takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Magnus Pyke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pyke throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Knox cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pyke avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pyke fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Knox.
Knox avoids the body shot from Pyke.
Knox looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Knox 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 Pyke has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Pyke and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T1#
Knox keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pyke steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Knox.
Pyke pushes Knox away with a front kick.
Pyke throws a push kick but Knox slaps the foot to one side.
Knox was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Pyke lands with an overhand left.
Knox is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Pyke throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Knox on the side of the head.
Knox jabs at Pyke's body.
Knox sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Pyke throws a head kick but Knox moves out of range.
Knox on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Knox throws a body shot but no joy.
Knox feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Pykes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T2#
Knox takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Knox changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Pyke.
Knox closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Knox on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Pyke misses with a kick to the body.
Knox looks to throw the jab but Pyke is out of range.
Donk. Pyke catches Knox right on the button with a cross.
Knox throws a quick inside leg kick.
Pyke looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Knox misses with an uppercut
enabling Pyke to counter with a crisp jab.
Pyke lands a nice hook to Knox's body. Knox takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Knox moves forwards but Pyke connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T3#
Knox throws a hook to the side of Pyke's head but Pyke sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pyke bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pyke is trying to counter with his kicks.
Knox tries to close the distance and clinch but Pyke swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pyke throws a leg kick
and Knox counters with a stiff right hand.
Knox misses with a hook.
Pyke steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Crunch! Pyke slams his shin into Knox's torso.
Pyke connects with a nice looking jab.
Knox throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pyke.
Knox takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
The fighters circling - Knox throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A countering left hand to the body from Pyke misses.
Pyke with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Pyke uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Knox.
Pyke connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pyke scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Pyke bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Knox's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Pyke connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Knox scrambles back to his feet.
Pyke throws a lazy body kick
and Knox counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pyke throws a leg kick which misses Knox's front leg but catches the back leg as Knox tries to avoid it.
Pyke is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Knox had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Knox misses with a two punch combination.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Pyke.
An inside leg kick lands from Pyke.
Knox misses with a looping right.
Knox throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL#
Knox moves into range and clinches up with Pyke.
Pyke misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Knox.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Magnus Pyke dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Magnus Pyke's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Knox moves out of range of the leg kick from Pyke.
Knox stuns Pyke with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Knox uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pyke.
A looping hook to the body misses from Knox. Pyke does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pyke feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Knoxs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Pyke throws a body kick that misses.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Pyke - that will leave a mark!
Magnus Pyke seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Knox swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pyke digs a good hook to Knox's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pyke lands a nice looking body kick.
Pyke uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Knox.
The fighters circling - Pyke throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Knox misses with an uppercut. Pyke saw that one coming.#T1#
A head kick from Pyke lands but Knox takes it in his stride.
Pyke listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Pyke jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Knox waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pyke.
Pyke uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Knox.
Knox will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Pyke lands with a good body shot.
Crunch! Pyke slams his shin into Knox's torso.
Pyke displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Knox throws out the jab.
Nice body punch from Pyke.
Pyke has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Knox gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Pyke counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pyke keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pyke fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Knox looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
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!
Pyke misses with a straight right. #T2#
Pyke lands a right hook to the body.
Knox throws a right hand that misses
and Pyke counters with a thumping low kick.
Pyke thuds his shin into the meat of Knox's side.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Knox throws a predictable looking body shot
and Pyke counters with a thumping low kick.
Knox loads up on a big right hand but Pyke slips the punch.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Knox crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Pyke - the referee stops the clock and Knox gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Pyke. Knox manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Pyke lands with a slapping head kick.
Pyke throws a wild body kick that Knox sees coming a mile off.
Knox takes one to the side of the head.
Knox blocks the body kick.
Pyke connects with an inside leg kick.
Pyke tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Knox was well out of range. Poor timing from Pyke.#T3#
Pyke moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Knox connects with a jab.
Knox throws a low kick but Pyke avoids it.
Knox throws the left hand but Pyke avoids the punch easily.
Pyke appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#CL#
Knox closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Knox throws a punch but it's blocked by Pyke.
Pyke misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Pyke fails to land.
Pyke working aggressively here.
Pyke prevents a body shot from Knox.
Knox misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A hook to the body from Knox.
Pyke lands with a left to the head.
Pyke softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T4#
Knox has Pyke pressed against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Knox fails to land.
Pyke has a couple of punches blocked by Knox. #BC#
Knox pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pyke. Knox does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pyke ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pyke misses with a leg kick
and Knox counters with a nice uppercut.
Knox gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Pyke.
Pyke circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pyke lands a jab to Knox's midsection.
Pyke stuns Knox with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Knox misses with a body shot.
Pyke cracks Knox with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Magnus Pyke showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Magnus Pyke's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Knox looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A telegraphed right hand from Pyke misses the target.
Knox is looking to land body kicks.
Pyke connects with a body shot.
Pyke misses with a lunging right hand
and Knox counters with a one-two to the body.
Pyke lands a high kick!
Knox doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Knox takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Pyke misses with an attempted mid kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Pyke. That's going to slow Knox down.
Pyke looks to score with a jab to the body but Knox is just out of range.
Pyke lands with an overhand left.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knox bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Knox misses with a right hand
and Pyke counters with a nice uppercut.
Knox walks into a stiff left hand from Pyke.
Pyke throws a leg kick that is checked
and Knox counters with a straight right hand.
Pyke thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Knox if he has to take too many more of those.
Knox looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Pyke ducks right into an uppercut from Knox.
Pyke lands with a good body shot.
Knox takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Knox scores with a jab to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pyke swings for the body but Knox moves out of range.
Pyke connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Knox's hands.
Knox lands a jab.
Archibald Knox has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#ROC#
Pyke is rocked!#T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Knox misses the target.
Pyke is still on wobbly legs! Can Knox finish him?
Pyke moves away from the strike by Knox.
Pyke seems to have recovered his senses.
Pyke scores with a nice right hand.
Pyke connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Knox's hands.
Knox looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#CL#
Knox moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Pyke pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pyke scores with a kick to the body.
Pyke cracks Knox with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Knox takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Knox throws a sloppy body shot
and Pyke counters with a nice low kick that buckles Knox's knee momentarily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Knox uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pyke.
Knox with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Pyke to score with a decent uppercut.
Pyke lands a body shot. #T3#
Knox takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Pyke misses with a shot to the body
and Knox counters with a straight right hand.
Good leg kick by Pyke there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Pyke scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That kick from Knox tenderised Pyke's leg. Pyke is trying to keep his angry face on.#CL#
Knox rushes Pyke and presses him up against the cage.
Knox blocking some punches.
Knox looking to slow down the pace here.
Pyke gets through Knox's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Knox tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Knox misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pyke letting Knox take a breather here.#T4#
Knox misses with a punch on the inside.
Knox misses with a punch on the inside.
Knox looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Knox gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Pyke.
Archibald Knox has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Knox misses with a hook from the clinch.
Magnus Pyke is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#BC#
Knox escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pyke throws a nice inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knox swings for the body but Pyke moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Pyke misses.
Jab from Pyke.
Knox throws an overhand right that lands on Pyke's shoulder, as Pyke tries to avoid the shot.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Josh West scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: Gladiators 64 Fett v Strauss
Date: Dec 15, 2017

#R1#
Pyke dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pyke takes a swing at Jacks's ribcage but misses.
Pyke waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jacks.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Jacks 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.
Pyke tries to land a body kick
and Jacks counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jacks ducks under a wild hook from Pyke.
Jacks ducks under a wild hook from Pyke.
Jacks takes a swing at Pyke's ribcage but misses.
As Jacks backs away, Pyke returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Pyke looks to score with a jab to the body but Jacks is just out of range.
Jacks changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jacks avoids the head kick by Pyke.
Jacks misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pyke lands a jab to the head.
Pyke displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jacks throws out the jab. #TD2#
Jacks shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Jacks was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pyke is not content to let Jacks control the position. #T1#
Pyke gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Jacks is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Pyke doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jacks.
Jacks is just content to waste time from the top position. Pyke takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2#
Jacks is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Pyke is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Pyke has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Pyke is pushing down on Jacks's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jacks is fighting to maintain full guard but Pyke has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Jacks is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pyke pulls his head out easily.
Pyke looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Pyke trying to control from half guard but Jacks is working away. #T3#
Pyke controlling the pace.
Jacks wants to control but Pyke is keeping busy.
Pyke seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jacks does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Pyke is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Jacks slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Pyke trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Jacks throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Jacks has his foot on Pyke's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pyke works his way back into a safe position though.
Pyke trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pyke wants to control from the top but Jacks keeps moving.
Pyke's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pyke trying to control but Jacks is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Pyke bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
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 Magnus Pyke 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#
Pyke throws a body kick that misses.
Jacks lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Jab, jab by Pyke - just one landing.
Jacks checks the leg kick nicely there.
Pyke dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Magnus Pyke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pyke slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Pyke misses with a looping right.
Jacks takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Pyke misses with a body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Jacks 's head but he takes it in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jacks throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pyke sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jab, jab by Jacks - just one landing.
Pyke scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jacks's corner calls for a 1-2. Jacks obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T1#
Jacks walks forward, straight into a front kick from Pyke.
Pyke throws a head kick that Jacks semi-blocks.
A slow jab from Jacks misses its intended target.
Pyke is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jacks can do to turn this around?
Pyke throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Jacks counter with a right hand.
Pyke comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Pyke lands a lovely overhand right.
Jacks throws a jab when Pyke was well out of range.
Pyke gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A slow jab from Jacks misses its intended target.
Pyke scores with a head kick. Jacks tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pyke connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Donk. Pyke catches Jacks right on the button with a cross.#T2#
Jacks pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pyke misses with a head kick.
Pyke is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Pyke looks to score with a jab to the body but Jacks is just out of range.
Pyke looks to land a left hand but Jacks moved out of range nicely.
Jacks is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Magnus Pyke is winning the standup battle so far.
Pyke ducks under a wild hook from Jacks.
Pyke throws out a powerful jab.
Pyke's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jacks connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Pyke scrambles back to his feet.
Jacks moves out of range of the strikes.
Pyke lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jacks lands a glancing blow to the side of Pyke's head.
Pyke pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jacks looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T3#
Jacks walks into a left hand.
Nice body punch from Jacks.
Jacks paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Pyke lands a head shot.
Pyke connects with an inside leg kick.
Magnus Pyke is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pyke tries to score with a low kick but Jacks moves his leg out of the way.
Jacks has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jacks there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jacks throws a poor cross that misses
and Pyke counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jacks thinking.
Jacks bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Pyke comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jacks jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pyke throws a body punch but Jacks moves out of range. #T4#
Jacks swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A head kick misses from Pyke.
Jacks appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Pyke with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Pyke lands a leg kick that knocks Jacks off balance momentarily.
Pyke with a jab.
Jacks misses with a looping left.
Pyke digs a good body shot into Jacks's ribs.
Jacks takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Pyke gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Pyke takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#
It looks like Magnus Pyke has been cut.
Pyke jabs at Jacks's body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pyke throws a body punch but Jacks moves out of range.
Pyke lands a head kick. Jacks smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Magnus Pyke dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Magnus Pyke's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Jacks throws a looping overhand right but Pyke ducks down to avoid it.
Jacks throws a hook but Pyke blocks it.
Jacks misses with an uppercut
and Pyke counters with a nice body shot.
A head kick from Pyke lands but Jacks takes it in his stride.
Jacks misses with a hook. Pyke ducked under it nicely.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Pyke, as that shot connected.
Jacks looks to throw the jab but Pyke is out of range.
Jacks 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jacks loads up on a big right hand but Pyke slips the punch.
Pyke turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jacks looks to land a left hand but Pyke moved out of range nicely.
Jacks checks a low kick from Pyke.
Jacks swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1#
A slow jab from Pyke misses its intended target.
Jacks drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Pyke defends it well.
Pyke scores with a hook to the body. Jacks takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Pyke looks to score with a jab to the body but Jacks is just out of range.
Jacks uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pyke.
Jacks scores with a jab to the body.
Pyke throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pyke misses with a shot to the body
and Jacks counters with a straight right hand.
Nice defenses there by Pyke.
Jacks throws a looping overhand right but Pyke ducks down to avoid it.
Jacks jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jacks throws a poor cross that misses
and Pyke counters with an outside leg kick.
Pyke throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Brian Jacks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Jacks uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pyke.
Jacks throws out a counter right but Pyke avoids it with no problem.
Jacks tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jacks throws a series of punches but Pyke moves out of range.
It appears Pyke was looking to counter with a kick there.
Jacks with a poor takedown
and Pyke counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jacks thinking.
Jacks takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pyke swings for the body but Jacks moves out of range.
Jacks throws a hook to the side of Pyke's head but Pyke sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pyke half committed to a counter leg kick.
Pyke connects with a body shot.
Pyke lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jacks dives in and grabs Pyke's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pyke pushes down on Jacks's head and hops out.
Pyke connects with a crisp jab.
Jacks takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T3#
Both fighters circling a little - Pyke finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Pyke lands a nice looking kick to the body. Jacks takes a step back to recover.
Pyke with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Pyke feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jackss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Pyke lands with a good body shot.
Pyke fakes the leg kick and cracks Jacks in the body.
Pyke thumps Jacks with a low kick.
Jacks's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Pyke catches Jacks with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Pyke slips under a jab from Jacks.
Pyke jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Pyke scores with a push kick.#T4#
Pyke scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jacks in his tracks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pyke with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jacks jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jacks throws a right hand that Pyke ducks under and follows up with a left that Pyke also avoids with ease.
Jacks dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pyke punishes Jacks's body with a nice straight punch.
Pyke changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Magnus Pyke is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pyke scores with a hook to the body. Jacks takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Pyke lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jacks tries to move into range but Pyke moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jacks throws a good cross that connects.

And that's the end of the fight!
Magnus Pyke showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Pyke, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: Gladiators 59 Cedric v Jacks
Date: Nov 10, 2017

#R1#
Vermeulen takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Sloppy strikes from Vermeulen. Those never looked like landing.
And Frost responds with a good body kick, but Vermeulen manages to step out the way in time.
Hendrik Vermeulen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Frost lands with an uppercut that bounces Vermeulen off the cage and back into range.
A leg kick checked by Vermeulen.
Frost lands a glancing blow to the side of Vermeulen's head.
Frost bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Frost scores with a body shot.
Vermeulen falls off balance throwing a combination
and Frost counters with a solid body kick. #CL2#
Frost clinches.
I was talking to Vermeulen's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Vermeulen goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Vermeulen breaks the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Frost lunges at Vermeulen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Vermeulen's hand.
Frost misses with a right hand
enabling Vermeulen to counter with a crisp jab.
Frost slips a straight right by Vermeulen.
Frost lands a nice hook to Vermeulen's body. Vermeulen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Vermeulen misses with a straight left. #T1#
Vermeulen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Horrible takedown attempt by Frost or perhaps it was just good defense by Vermeulen, which made it look bad.
Frost blocks a jab.
Frost misses with a low kick as Vermeulen jumps back.
Vermeulen appears to be looking for a big counter.
Vermeulen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Frost throws out the jab.
Vermeulen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It looked like Vermeulen was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Frost.
Frost avoids the body shot from Vermeulen.
Frost throws a big counter head kick but Vermeulen avoids it with no problem.
Frost keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Frost cracks Vermeulen with a right hand to the side of the head.
Frost avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vermeulen lands with a shot to the body.
Frost fails in his attempt to clinch.
Frost tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Vermeulen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from Frost. #T2#
Vermeulen defending well as Frost loads up on a big left hand.
Frost scores with a leg kick.
Vermeulen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Frost wants to clinch up but Vermeulen keeps it at a distance.
Vermeulen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Frost steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vermeulen.
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!
Vermeulen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Frost looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Frost scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Vermeulen doesn't seem bothered though.
A jab from Vermeulen misses.
Frost misses with a body kick.
Vermeulen looks to score with a jab to the body but Frost is just out of range.
Frost uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vermeulen.
And Frost responds with a good body kick, but Vermeulen manages to step out the way in time.
Frost misses with a body shot.
Vermeulen moves out of range of the body kick from Frost.
Vermeulen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Frost was well out of range. Poor timing from Vermeulen.#T3#
Frost tries to clinch but Vermeulen moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Vermeulen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Frost misses with an uppercut.
Frost scores with a jab to the body.
Vermeulen lands with a nice body punch.
Frost tries to land a front kick but Vermeulen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A good leg kick by Frost.
A big right from Vermeulen misses. #CL2#
Frost moves into the clinch successfully.
Frost changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Vermeulen fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Vermeulen swings for the body but Frost moves out of range.
Frost throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Vermeulen's waist but Vermeulen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Frost off to one side.
Hendrik Vermeulen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Xavier Frost.
Vermeulen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Vermeulen swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Frost counters with a left to the body.
Vermeulen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T4#
Frost doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vermeulen swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL2#
Frost clinches with his opponent.
Frost lands a right hand.
Vermeulen blocking some punches.
Vermeulen scores with a shot to the side of Frost's head.
Vermeulen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Frosts head.
Vermeulen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Frost.
Vermeulen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vermeulen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Frost misses with the head strike.
Vermeulen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Frost misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Vermeulen fails to land.
Vermeulen working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Xavier Frost dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Vermeulen lands a jab to Frost's midsection.
Vermeulen fails to land with a series of punches.
As Vermeulen backs off Frost throws a huge counter combo but Vermeulen manages to avoid it all.
Vermeulen avoids the body shot from Frost.
A shot to the liver by Frost. Beautiful body shot.
Vermeulen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And Frost responds with a good body kick, but Vermeulen manages to step out the way in time.
Vermeulen throws an overhand right that lands on Frost's shoulder, as Frost tries to avoid the shot.
Vermeulen punishes Frost's body with a nice straight punch.
Vermeulen throws the left hand but Frost avoids the punch easily.
Frost takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Vermeulen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #CL2#
and Frost counters by clinching up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vermeulen blocking some punches.
Frost misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vermeulen.
Frost looking for a takedown.
Frost fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Vermeulen. #T1##TD2#
Frost has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Vermeulen clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Vermeulen just trying to survive but Frost is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Vermeulen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Frost on the ground.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Frost's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Vermeulen just trying to survive but Frost is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Vermeulen prevents Frost from getting a body triangle.
Frost keeps control of the position easily here as Vermeulen tries to buck him off. #SUB2#
Frost is looking for the choke from the back position but Vermeulen is controlling his hands well. #T2#
Frost trying to control momentarily.
Frost has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vermeulen is trying to break free.
Vermeulen is working hard here to advance position.
Frost controlling the position well here. Vermeulen rolled but Frost kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Vermeulen trying to control the hands but Frost breaks the grip.
Frost keeps control of the position as Vermeulen tries to break free.
Vermeulen trying to control but not successfully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vermeulen prevents Frost from getting a body triangle.#T3#
Vermeulen is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Vermeulen rolls, trying to escape but Frost keeps control of the position.
Well, with Frost on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Vermeulen is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Frost controlling the position well here. Vermeulen rolled but Frost kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Frost controlling well, preventing Vermeulen from escaping the position.
Vermeulen wants to control his opponent's hands but Frost gets his hands free.
Vermeulen is keeping busy.
Frost is not going to allow Vermeulen to sit and survive in this position. #T4#
Vermeulen tries to escape the position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Frost's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke. #SUB2#
Frost is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Vermeulen taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Frost.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Xavier Frost!
During a confident post fight interview, Xavier Frost thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Gladiators 54 Cedric v Xavier
Date: Oct 15, 2017

#R1#
Lancaster misses with a right hand
and Frost counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Lancaster misses with a hook.
Frost keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Frost replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Lancaster blocks it well.
Lancaster wants to clinch but Frost slips to the side
and Frost counters with a nice uppercut.
Frost walks into a stiff left hand from Lancaster .
Cedric Lancaster seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Frost uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lancaster .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frost takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Frost keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Frost throws a big counter head kick but Lancaster avoids it with no problem.
Frost moves away from the strike by Lancaster .
Frost throws a fast counter high kick but Lancaster manages to duck under it in time.#T1##CL#
Lancaster moves into the clinch.
Frost misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lancaster misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD2#
Frost manages to pull guard.
Frost pulls Lancaster in close to his closed guard and prevents Lancaster from doing any damage or advancing position.
Frost not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Frost keeping moving, preventing Lancaster from controlling successfully. #T2#
Lancaster is fighting to break Frost's control of his arms but Frost is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB2#
Frost working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Lancaster has passed into half guard!
Frost regains full guard. Nicely done.
Frost seems keen to control Lancaster 's posture.#T3#
Frost trying to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL#
Lancaster moves into the clinch.
A short right from Lancaster .
Lancaster misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lancaster .
Lancaster throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Frosts head.
Lancaster can't find room to land a body shot as Frost controls the action.
Lancaster misses with a hook to the ribs. #T4#
Lancaster tries to throw a body punch but Frost avoids it by throwing Lancaster back against the cage.
Frost tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lancaster smiles and moves away.
Lancaster pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lancaster moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromFrost.#CL#
Lancaster closes the distance and clinches.
Lancaster blocking some punches.
Lancaster lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Frost backwards. #CUT#
It looks like Xavier Frost has been cut.
Lancaster lands a right hand.
Lancaster misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lancaster misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lancaster doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Frost lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lancaster tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #TD2#
Frost successfully pulls guard.
Frost trying to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cedric Lancaster dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Xavier Frost's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Lancaster fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Frost on the side of the head.
Lancaster jabs at Frost's body.
Lancaster tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Frost to counter with a crisp jab.
Lancaster connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Lancaster forces Frost back against the cage and clinches.
Frost prevents a body shot from Lancaster .
Lancaster misses with a short punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Lancaster . #T1#
Lancaster has a couple of punches blocked by Frost.
Lancaster misses with the head strike.
Lancaster throws a punch but it's blocked by Frost.
A nice right hand lands inside from Frost.
Lancaster misses with a body punch.
Lancaster misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lancaster tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lancaster doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Frost working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lancaster misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short body shot lands from Lancaster as the two fighters clinch.
Lancaster swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cedric Lancaster has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Frost blocking some punches.
I was talking to Lancaster 's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Frost fails to pull guard. #TD2#
Frost pulls Lancaster into guard.
Frost controls Lancaster momentarily but Lancaster frees himself. #T2##SUB2#
Lancaster got a little sloppy there for a moment and Frost has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lancaster has managed to get both his arms back between Frost's legs - danger averted.
Lancaster is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Frost can do to turn this around?
Frost trying to keep a closed guard but Lancaster is proving a slippery customer.
Lancaster has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Frost seems keen to control Lancaster 's posture.#SUB2#
Frost is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T3##SUB2#
Frost has his foot on Lancaster 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lancaster works his way back into a safe position though.
Frost is trying to keep Lancaster in close.
Lancaster is fighting to break Frost's control of his arms but Frost is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Lancaster knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Frost on the ground.
Frost working a defensive guard here.
Frost controlling Lancaster 's posture. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Frost looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lancaster trying to control the position from guard on top but Frost is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Frost is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Cedric Lancaster will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Xavier Frost's cut.
That's time! Lancaster 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Lancaster tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Frost takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lancaster wants to clinch.
Frost follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lancaster lands a right hook to the body. #T1#
Frost uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A slow jab from Lancaster misses its intended target.
Lancaster wants to clinch up but Frost keeps it at a distance.
Frost rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lancaster counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL#
Lancaster pushes Frost up against the cage in a clinch.
Lancaster lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lancaster working aggressively here.
Lancaster misses with some punches.
Lancaster pushes Frost back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Frost. #T2#
Frost fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lancaster misses with some punches.
Lancaster doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Frost lands a hook that snaps the head of Lancaster backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Lancaster fails to land.
Lancaster blocks a body shot from Frost.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A right hook to the body lands for Lancaster .
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Frost.
Lancaster is working Frost over against the cage.
Frost tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Frost misses with a punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Lancaster .
Lancaster scores with a hook to the body.
Lancaster lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Frost backwards.
Lancaster has a couple of punches blocked by Frost. #T3#
Frost misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lancaster lands a hook that snaps the head of Frost backwards.
Frost is trying to pull guard but Lancaster turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Lancaster .
Frost takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lancaster lands with a short shot to the head.
Frost tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lancaster smiles and moves away.
Lancaster tests Frost's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL#
Lancaster takes the fight into the clinch. #T4#
A nice right hand lands inside from Lancaster .
Frost swings wildly with an uppercut but Lancaster uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lancaster goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #TD2#
Frost jumps guard and drags Lancaster to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Frost pulls Lancaster in close to his closed guard and prevents Lancaster from doing any damage or advancing position.
Frost keeping moving, preventing Lancaster from controlling successfully.
Frost is trying to control the position but Lancaster postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cedric Lancaster clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Xavier Frost's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R4#
Lancaster catches Frost with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Lancaster misses with a body shot.
Frost is trying to counter with his kicks.
Lancaster feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Frosts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Lancaster lands a body shot.
Lancaster misses with a left hand
and Frost counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lancaster connects with a single shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lancaster wants to clinch.
Frost looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1#
Lancaster misses with a body shot.
Lancaster throws a shot from downtown. Frost moves away and avoids it.
Frost appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Lancaster lands a jab to the head.
No joy there for Lancaster , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A little jabbing left from Frost on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Frost ducks under a wild hook from Lancaster .
Lancaster darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Lancaster tries to clinch up but Frost circles away and keeps his distance.#T2#
Lancaster lands a slapping body shot.
Lancaster uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Frost circles away from the clinch attempt.
Frost feints a counter leg kick.
Lancaster with a jab.
Lancaster fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Lancaster fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Frost, pushing him back against the cage.
Frost lands a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lancaster tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Frost's elbow.
Frost lands a shoulder strike. #T3#
Lancaster scores with a hook to the body.
Frost misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lancaster misses with a body punch.
Lancaster lands a body punch.
Lancaster blocks a body shot from Frost.
Lancaster lands a body shot in the clinch.
Frost is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Lancaster lands with a light punch inside.
Lancaster lands a right hand.
A right hand to the body from Lancaster .
Lancaster working aggressively here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lancaster .
Lancaster softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#ROC#
Frost is rocked!
Lancaster lands a body shot.
Frost is still on wobbly legs! Can Lancaster finish him?
Lancaster lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lancaster pushes Frost against the cage. Lancaster is working some dirty boxing. Lancaster pushes off with a quick right hook! Frost goes down! Frost tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Lancaster moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cedric Lancaster !
Cedric Lancaster is the new middleweight champion!
Cedric Lancaster was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: Gladiators 50 Bravo v Hendrik
Date: Sep 29, 2017

#R1#
Slurper throws a jab when Frost was well out of range.
Frost appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Slurper throws a sloppy body shot
and Frost counters with a nice uppercut.
Slurper misses with a series of wild punches.
Frost looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Slurper fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Frost manages to avoid it.
Frost slips under a jab from Slurper.
Frost thinks about the counter body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slurper swings widly with a right hand
and Frost makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Slurper darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Slurper misses with a lunging right hand
and Frost counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Slurper lands the left hand.#CUT#
It looks like Xavier Frost has been cut.
Slurper rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Frost counters with a nice body kick.
Frost displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Slurper throws out the jab.
Frost only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Slurper looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Frost keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Slurper.
Slurper ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Frost moves away.
Frost throws a big counter head kick but Slurper avoids it with no problem.
Slurper fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Slurper digs a good body shot into Frost's ribs.#T2#
Slurper lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Slurper swings widly with a right hand
and Slurper takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Frost slips a straight right by Slurper.
Slurper misses with a looping left.#CL#
Slurper rushes Frost and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short uppercut from Slurper.
Frost blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Slurper throws a punch but it's blocked by Frost. #TD2#
Frost jumps into guard, dragging Slurper to the mat.
Slurper trying to stand up but can't free himself from Frost's guard.#SUB2#
Slurper avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T3#
Frost has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Slurper wants to get up but he can't break Frost's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Frost has his feet on Slurper's thighs here. He's pushed Slurper off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Slurper screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Xavier Frost!
A victorious Xavier Frost thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Gladiators 44 Cedric v Hendrik
Date: Aug 25, 2017

#R1#
Frost pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It seemed like Salvador was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Frost keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Salvador.
Salvador cracks Frost with an open hand slap.
A big right from Salvador misses.
A swing and a miss from Salvador.
Frost looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
We've been hearing reports that Frost has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A slow jab from Salvador misses its intended target.
Salvador throws a hook to the side of Frost's head but Frost sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
George Salvador seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frost throws a quick inside leg kick.
Salvador throws an off balance right hand
and Frost counters with a stiff right hand.
Salvador connects with a looping right hand.
Frost finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt. #T1#
Salvador throws an off balance right hand
and Frost counters with a thumping low kick.
Salvador throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Frost sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Frost uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Salvador.
A little feinted left hand from Frost on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jab from Salvador.
Salvador misses with a double jab
and Frost counters with a stiff right hand.
Frost defending well as Salvador loads up on a big left hand.
Frost is looking to counter punch.
Salvador throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Frost looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Salvador swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T2#
Frost ducks under a wild hook from Salvador.
Salvador misses the jab.
A little feinted left hand from Frost on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Frost on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Salvador scores with a hook.
Good shot there by Salvador.
Frost has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Salvador finds it's way round the side to connect with Frost's head.
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!
Salvador throws a one two combo.
Salvador might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Salvador throws a right hand that misses
and Frost makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Salvador really felt that one!
Frost displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Salvador throws out the jab.
Frost half committed to a counter leg kick.
Salvador throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Frost counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
Salvador throws an off balance right hand #KD#
and Frost counters with a crisp right hand that drops Salvador! Frost lets Salvador back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Frost takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A jab from Salvador misses.
Frost thinks about countering with a head kick.
Salvador misses with a left hand #KD#
and Frost counters with a head kick that drops Salvador to the mat! Salvador scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#ROC#
Salvador is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Frost drops his hands momentarily and Salvador takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Salvador is still on wobbly legs! Can Frost finish him?
Salvador throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A counter left hand to the body from Frost misses its target.
Frost takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Salvador seems to have recovered his senses.
Salvador works Frost's body with a nice hook.
Salvador connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Frost throws a head kick but Salvador moves out of range. #T4#
Salvador scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Salvador throws out a loose jab but Frost uses good head movement to avoid it.
Salvador lunges at Frost with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Frost's hand.
Salvador throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Frost to counter with a crisp jab.
Salvador is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Frost had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Salvador throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Good exchange - Salvador coming out on top.
Salvador misses with a double jab
and Frost counters with a nice kick to the body.
Salvador fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Frost manages to avoid it.
Salvador lands a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but George Salvador will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Salvador throws a right and a left that Frost avoids nicely.
Salvador lands with a shot to the body.
A big right from Salvador misses.
Salvador misses with a right hand
and Frost counters with a low kick, right behind Salvador 's knee.
Salvador throws a nice looking combination but Frost bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Salvador swings for the body but Frost moves out of range.
Frost thinks about countering with a head kick.
Salvador misses with an uppercut
and Frost counters with a nice kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frost steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Salvador.
It appears Frost was looking to counter with a kick there.
Salvador throws the left hand but Frost avoids the punch easily.
A slow jab from Salvador misses its intended target. #T1#
Nice shot by Salvador.
Salvador lands with a nice body punch.
Salvador misses with a double jab
and Frost counters with a stiff right hand.
Salvador throws an off balance right hand
and Frost counters with a good low kick that Salvador was not able to check.
Salvador lands the left hand.
George Salvador seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd cheers as Salvador lands an impressive looking overhand right. Frost doesn't seem phased though.
Salvador swings widly with a right hand
and Frost counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Salvador throws a poor cross that misses
and Frost counters with a nice leg kick.
Salvador lands a glancing blow to the side of Frost's head.#T2#
Salvador misses with an uppercut
and Frost counters with a leg kick.
Salvador is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Salvador misses with a left hand
and Frost counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Frost drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Salvador throws a right hand that misses
and Frost counters with a nice body kick.
Salvador throws a shot from downtown. Frost moves away and avoids it.
Frost throws a quick counter kick to the body but Salvador avoids it.
Salvador misses with a hook
and Frost counters with a nice body shot.
Salvador misses with a hook #KD#
and Frost counters with a nice right hand that sends Salvador toppling to the canvas! Salvador scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Frost finish him?!
Frost slips under a jab from Salvador.
Salvador misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Frost.
Frost appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#T3#
Frost uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Salvador.
Salvador throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #KD#
and Frost counters with a nice right hand that sends Salvador toppling to the canvas! Salvador scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Frost finish him?!
Salvador lands with an uppercut that bounces Frost off the cage and back into range.
Salvador throws an overhand right that lands on Frost's shoulder, as Frost tries to avoid the shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Salvador as he connects with a hook.
Salvador works the jab nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Salvador misses with a left hand
and Frost counters with a big right hand! Oh Salvador is in trouble here! Frost follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Xavier Frost!
A relieved looking Xavier Frost thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Gladiators 39 Rockwell v Bravo
Date: Jul 29, 2017

#R1#
Tapaus stalks Frost and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Frost's face. Frost staggers backwards, shaken.
Tapaus rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Frost counters with a nice low kick that buckles Tapaus's knee momentarily.
Tapaus dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tapaus throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Frost counters with a slapping leg kick.
Tapaus's corner calls for a 1-2. Tapaus obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tapaus rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Frost counters with an inside leg kick.
The fighters circling - Tapaus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tapaus fails to land with a series of punches.
Tapaus throws a predictable looking body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Tapaus misses with a double jab
and Frost counters with a body kick that stops Tapaus in his tracks momentarily.
Tapaus looks winded!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tapaus misses with a jab to the body
and Frost counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #T1#
Frost displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tapaus throws out the jab.
Frost thinks about countering with a head kick.
Tapaus throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Frost counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tapaus takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tapaus scores with a decent looking hook.
Tapaus scores with a crisp jab that stopped Frost in his tracks.
Frost moves out of range of the leg kick from Tapaus.
Frost thinks about countering with a head kick.
Frost looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Tapaus thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tapaus throws a hook but Frost blocks it.
Frost tried to counter with a leg kick but Tapaus avoided it.#TD2#
Frost tries to sprawl but Tapaus drives through with a takedown into half guard.#T2#
Frost is looking to improve his position.
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!
Tapaus throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Frost to regain full guard.
Tapaus is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Tapaus throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Frost works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tapaus postures up.
Tapaus is looking to work some ground and pound but Frost has wrist control.
Frost wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T3##REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Frost seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Tapaus misses with a jab to the body
and Frost counters with a nice low kick that buckles Tapaus's knee momentarily.
Tapaus throws a poor cross that misses
and Frost makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Tapaus throws a looping overhand right but Frost ducks down to avoid it.
Frost slips a jab from Tapaus.#TD2#
Tapaus shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Tapaus showed some decent athleticism there.
Tapaus trying to control from half guard but Frost is working away. #T4#
Frost gets back to full guard.
Tapaus looking to pass the guard.
Tapaus is fighting to break Frost's control of his arms but Frost is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Frost keeping moving, preventing Tapaus from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Frost is looking for a triangle but Tapaus pushes his legs off easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Keijo Tapaus 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#
Tapaus swings widly with a right hand
and Frost counters with a body kick that stops Tapaus in his tracks momentarily.
Tapaus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Frost quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Tapaus.
Frost avoids the body shot from Tapaus.
Tapaus misses with an uppercut
and Frost counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Tapaus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tapaus takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tapaus just misses with a punch to the body.
Frost is looking for a counter combo.
Tapaus throws a jab but it's blocked by Frost.
Tapaus swings widly with a right hand
and Frost counters with a thumping low kick. #T1#
Tapaus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Frost was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tapaus throws a big shot that misses.
Frost looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Xavier Frost is winning the standup battle so far.
Tapaus will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Frost was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A shot to the body from Tapaus misses
and Frost counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#
It looks like Keijo Tapaus has been cut.
Tapaus stalks Frost and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Frost's face. Frost staggers backwards, shaken.
Tapaus lands a right hook to the body.
Frost defending well as Tapaus loads up on a big left hand.
Frost throws a quick counter kick to the body but Tapaus avoids it.
Tapaus lands a nice hook to Frost's body. Frost takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tapaus has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tapaus loads up on a big right hand but Frost slips the punch.
Frost throws a big counter combination but Tapaus scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T2#
Tapaus with a jab.
Tapaus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Frost is looking to counter with a body kick.
Tapaus tries to bum rush Frost with a series of wild strikes but Frost uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tapaus throws a right hand that Frost ducks under and follows up with a left that Frost also avoids with ease.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tapaus misses with a left hand
and Frost counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC#
Tapaus is rocked!
Tapaus misses with a lunging right hand
and Frost counters with a low kick, right behind Tapaus 's knee.
Tapaus is still on wobbly legs! Can Frost finish him?
Tapaus is breathing heavily.
Frost fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Tapaus out cold! Brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Xavier Frost!
During a confident post fight interview, Xavier Frost thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Gladiators 35 Derks v Souza
Date: Jul 09, 2017

#R1#
Frost loads up on a big right hand but Jacks slips the punch.
Frost throws a right hand that misses
letting Jacks counter with a right hand.
Frost takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jacks throws a body punch but Frost moves out of range.
Frost misses with a shot to the body
and Jacks counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Frost with a hook.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Frost.
Frost cracks Jacks with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A nice inside leg kick there by Frost. That's going to slow Jacks down.
Jacks has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Jacks looks to throw the jab but Frost is out of range.
Jacks misses with a looping right.
A little feinted left hand from Frost on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Frost smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jacks with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jacks throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Xavier Frost seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Frost uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jacks.
Frost scores with a spinning back kick!
Frost looking to land some kicks to the body here.
It seemed like Jacks was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jacks is looking to clinch. #T1#
Jacks blocks a head kick by Frost.
A chopping leg kick lands by Frost.
Jacks swings widly with a right hand
and Frost cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jacks misses with a body shot.
Frost misses with a lunging right hand
and Jacks counters with a right hand to the body.
Frost throws a jab but it's blocked by Jacks.
Jacks blocks a head kick by Frost.
Jacks dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jacks changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Frost ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jacks throws a body punch but Frost moves out of range.
Frost explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Jacks avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Frost uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jacks.
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!
Jacks misses with a looping right.
Jacks jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jacks throws a body punch but Frost moves out of range. #T2#
Frost lets loose with a powerful body kick. Jacks will feel that in the morning.
Jacks takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Jacks lands a glancing blow to the side of Frost's head.
Frost is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Frost lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Frost throws a good cross that connects.
Frost displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jacks throws out the jab.
Frost throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jacks sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Frost misses its intended target.
Jacks looks to land a left hand but Frost moved out of range nicely.
A big left from Jacks misses.
Frost misses with a head kick.
Jacks bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jacks connects with a body shot.
Jacks ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Frost connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jacks's hands.
Frost lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jacks's sensitive parts. #T3#
Jacks ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jacks connects with a body shot that sends Frost's belly button to the back.
Frost misses with a low kick.
Frost lands with a good body shot.
Frost moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Frost slips a jab from Jacks.
Frost throws a low kick, looking for Jacks's leg but Jacks calmly moves out of range.
A jab from Frost misses.
Xavier Frost is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jacks misses with a wild body shot.
Jacks ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jacks uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Frost.
It seemed like Jacks was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Frost fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jacks checks it well.
Jacks throws out a counter right but Frost avoids it with no problem.
Frost ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Frost throws a hook but Jacks blocks it.
Frost paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Jacks defending well as Frost loads up on a big left hand. #T4#
Frost throws a right hand that misses
and Jacks counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#
It looks like Xavier Frost has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jacks lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Frost pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Frost, right into the meat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jacks. Frost does a little dance to reset his feet.
Frost keeps Jacks at a distance using the push kick.
Frost is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Frost chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Frost throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Frost throws a low kick but Jacks moves out of range easily.
Frost slips a jab from Jacks.
Nice defenses there by Jacks.
Frost uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jacks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Frost tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jacks throws a shot to the body.
Frost looks to land a right hand but Jacks moved out of range.
Frost lands a leg kick that knocks Jacks off balance momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Xavier Frost dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Xavier Frost's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Frost throws a half hearted mid kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Frost.
A slow jab from Frost misses its intended target.
Jacks uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Frost.
Jacks looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jacks takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Frost scores with a nice head shot.
Jacks throws a combination that misses
and Frost counters with a nice uppercut.
Frost takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Frost cracks Jacks with an open hand slap.
Jacks misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Frost.
Frost looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Frost throws a leg kick which misses Jacks's front leg but catches the back leg as Jacks tries to avoid it.
Frost is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jacks can do to turn this around?
Frost lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
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!
Jacks lands a nice shot to the body.
Jacks missing with a left hand there. Frost was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A swing and a miss from Frost.
Frost lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jacks's sensitive parts.
Frost looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T1#
Frost uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jacks.
Jacks walks into a straight right hand from Frost.
Nice shot by Frost.
Frost looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Frost lands a glancing blow to the side of Jacks's head.
Frost throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jacks's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nice cross by Frost.#ROC#
Jacks is rocked!
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Jacks might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Frost has got the better of the exchanges.#TD2#
Jacks closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Frost moves into full guard.
Frost keeping moving, preventing Jacks from controlling successfully.
Frost has control of Jacks's left arm, preventing Jacks from doing any damage. #T2#
Frost controls Jacks momentarily but Jacks frees himself. #SUB#
Frost throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Frost pulls Jacks in to control the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Jacks stands and throws Frost's legs to the side, diving into side control.
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You can see the frustration on Frost's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Frost is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Frost's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Frost is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Jacks off and has taken his back!#T4#
Frost is trying to stick to Jacks's back but Jacks is turning into Frost. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Frost's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Jacks.
Jacks postures up.
Jacks stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Frost swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Frost working a defensive guard here.
Frost is controlling Jacks's posture.
Jacks tries to free his leg and advance position but Frost is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Xavier Frost dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Xavier Frost's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Jacks lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jacks gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Frost.
Frost throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A telegraphed right hand from Frost misses the target.
Jacks walks into a jab.
Frost connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jacks has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Frost.
Frost misses with a low kick.
Frost misses with a hook.
Jacks throws a poor cross that misses
and Frost counters with an outside leg kick.
Frost walks into a stiff left hand from Jacks.
Frost lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Jacks tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jacks scores with a sloppy right hand. Frost should have avoided that one.
Frost wants to land a leg kick but Jacks is out of range.
Frost moves out of range of the strikes.
Frost throws a body shot but no joy.
It seemed like Jacks was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Frost misses the target.
Frost misses with a body shot.
Frost lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jacks checks a leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Frost.
Frost throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Frost uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jacks.
Jacks takes a swing at Frost's ribcage but misses.
Frost blocks a jab.
Jacks misses with a hook
and Frost counters with a straight right hand.
Frost bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Frost throws a head kick that misses.
Jacks misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Frost.
Jacks ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Frost moves away.
Jacks throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jacks lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Brian Jacks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Jacks throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Frost pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Frost misses with a kick to the body
and Jacks counters with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Frost throws a big shot that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jacks! But no joy.
Jacks swings for the body but Frost moves out of range.
Jacks moves forwards but Frost connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Frost dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jacks. That did some damage!
Jacks swings for the body but Frost moves out of range.
Jacks throws a body punch but Frost moves out of range.
Jacks avoids a kick to the body.
Jacks falls off balance throwing a combination
and Frost counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Jacks takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jacks misses with a straight right.
Frost cracks Jacks with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#KD#
Frost knocks Jacks to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?
Jacks is still in real trouble! Can Frost finish him?#CUT#
It looks like Brian Jacks has been cut.#T3#
Frost has knee on belly and moves into mount. #SUB#
Jacks defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Frost.
Jacks regains half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Frost looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB2#
Jacks looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jacks seems to have recovered his senses.#SUB#
Frost is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Frost has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Jacks defend it? Frost steps over the head and cranks it - Jacks is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Frost!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Xavier Frost!
Xavier Frost thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Gladiators 28 Perry v Silva
Date: Jun 04, 2017

#R1#
Frost misses with a hook
and Knutsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Knutsson takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Frost looks to land a body kick but Knutsson moved away.
Frost takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Danga de danga de dang - Knutsson scores with a four punch combination!
Frost misses with an uppercut
and Knutsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Knutsson digs a good hook to Frost's body.
The fighters circling - Frost throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big right from Frost misses.
Frost lands with an uppercut that bounces Knutsson off the cage and back into range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knutsson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Frost manages to avoid it.
Knutsson misses the jab.
A slow jab from Frost misses its intended target.
Frost tries to land a body kick
enabling Knutsson to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#
It looks like Xavier Frost has been cut.#T1#
Knutsson connects with a right hand. Frost shakes it off.
Bjorn Knutsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Frost misses with a straight right.
Nice body kick there by Frost.
Knutsson misses the jab.
Knutsson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #ROC#
Frost is rocked!
Knutsson scores with a jab to the body.
Frost is still on wobbly legs! Can Knutsson finish him?
Knutsson lands a brutal uppercut that launches Frost off his feet! Frost tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bjorn Knutsson !
Our winner, Bjorn Knutsson , made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Gladiators 22 Runt vs Rocco
Date: May 17, 2017

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Frost throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Payne staying out of range there.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Payne throws a right and a left that both miss.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Frost.
Frost has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Payne is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Payne throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frost moves out of range as Payne strikes.
Frost feints a counter leg kick.
A jab from Payne misses. #T1#
Payne waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Frost.
Payne moves out of range of the body kick.
Payne misses with an uppercut.
Payne throws a series of punches but Frost avoids them all with ease.
Payne throws an off balance right hand
and Frost counters with a nice kick to the body.
Payne takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T2#
Payne misses with a series of wild punches.
Frost throws the left hand but Payne avoids the punch easily.
Payne was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Payne misses with a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#CL2#
Frost closes the distance and pushes Payne back into the cage.#T3#
Payne blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Frost lands an uppercut.
A short right from Frost.
Payne wants to get back to striking at distance but Frost won't allow it.
Frost swings wildly with an uppercut but Payne uses good head movement to avoid it.
Frost tries to throw a body punch but Payne avoids it by throwing Frost back against the cage.
Frost fails to pull guard.
Frost lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Frost.
A left hand lands to the body for Frost.
Frost fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Frost is trying to pull guard but Payne has him pressed against the cage.
Frost tries to pull guard but Payne forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Stryker Payne has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Xavier Frost.
Frost misses with a punch on the inside.
Payne wants to get back to striking at distance but Frost won't allow it. #T4#
Frost misses with some punches.
Payne blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Frost misses with a hook from the clinch.
Payne blocking some punches.
Frost lands a right hand. #BC#
Payne breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Frost misses with a right hand
and Frost takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Frost ducks under a wild hook from Payne.
Frost wants to counter the offense by Payne and move into the clinch position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Payne tries to bum rush Frost with a series of wild strikes but Frost uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Payne takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Xavier Frost dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Payne misses with a lunging right hand
and Frost counters with a leg kick.
Frost throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Payne on the side of the head.
Frost throws a right and a left that Payne avoids nicely.
Frost lands with a straight right. Payne didn't see that one coming.
Payne fails to land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Payne swings widly with a right hand
and Frost counters with a good low kick that Payne was not able to check.
Frost lands with a kick to the ribs. #T1#
Frost slips under a jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Frost! But no joy.
Frost keeps Payne at a distance using the push kick.
Payne takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A bone on bone clash there as Payne blocks the leg kick.
Payne takes a kick to the side of the head.
Frost throws a leg kick but Payne checks it.
Payne is looking to counter punch.
Xavier Frost seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
Frost doesn't manage to clinch there - Payne circles away.
Frost has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Payne throws a left and a right that both miss
and Frost counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL2#
Payne gets tackled into the cage by Frost. Frost maintains the clinch.
I was talking to Payne's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Frost scores with a nice hook to the head.
Frost scores with an uppercut up the middle.#TD2#
Frost ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Frost no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Payne has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Frost is proving hard to escape from. #SUB2#
Payne got a little sloppy there for a moment and Frost has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Payne has managed to get both his arms back between Frost's legs - danger averted.#T3#
Frost looking to control. #SUB2#
Frost looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Payne passes into side control.
Frost is looking for a sweep.
Payne working away.
Payne taking a breather here. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Frost is trying to get back to half guard.
Frost gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Frost is looking to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Frost trying to get back to full guard but Payne takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Xavier Frost showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Payne misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Frost counter with a right hand.
Payne takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Frost uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Payne.
Payne throws a combination that misses
and Frost counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Payne on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Frost. Frost obviously looking to wear him down.
Payne throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Frost counters with a body kick. #T1#
Payne thows a left - swing and a miss!
Frost scores with a jab. Payne acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Frost walks into a jab.#CL2#
Frost gets a clinch.
Frost keeps control of Payne as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Xavier Frost seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Payne tries to break the clinch but Frost is controlling the position.
Payne is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Frost lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Payne backwards. #TD2#
Frost pulls guard successfully. #T2#
Frost is pulling down on Payne's head to control his posture.
Frost is trying to keep Payne in close. #SUB2#
Frost is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Payne is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Frost looking for a guillotine here but Payne defends easily.
Payne postures up.
Stryker Payne has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Frost is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Payne has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Frost is trying to hold Payne in close to prevent damage but Payne has managed to pass into half guard.
Frost is looking to control Payne's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Frost avoid being mounted?#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Frost is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Payne is staying active.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Payne throws a lazy uppercut
and Frost counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Frost lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Payne scores with a hook to the body. Frost takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.

And that's the end of the fight!
Xavier Frost comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Frost 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Xavier Frost!
A very excited looking Xavier Frost made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Gladiators 19 Teixeira v Gain
Date: May 01, 2017

#R1#
Good shot there by Kok.
Kok tries to land a body kick
and Frost counters with a good low kick that Kok was not able to check.
Kok throws a combination that misses
and Frost counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Frost moves out of range of the body kick.
Frost lunges at Kok with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kok's hand.
Frost moves away from the strike by Kok.
Frost throws out a counter right but Kok avoids it with no problem.
Kok throws a sloppy head kick
and Frost counters with a straight right hand.
Kok swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kok takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kok digs a good body shot into Frost's ribs.
Kok swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Frost connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
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!
Kok throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Frost to counter with a crisp jab.
Frost lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kok throws a hook to the side of Frost's head but Frost sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Frost is trying to counter with his kicks.
Frost has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kok swings away with a body shot that misses
and Frost counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #T1#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Frost, right into the meat.
Kok swings widly with a right hand
and Frost counters with a nice uppercut.
Kok misses with a body shot
enabling Frost to counter with a crisp jab.
Kok tried to score with a low kick but Frost checks it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Frost 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 Kok has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kok and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Frost throws a one two combo.
Frost tries to clinch up.
Frost throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kok on the side of the head.
Kok works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kok throws the left hand but Frost avoids the punch easily.
Kok takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Frost is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T2#
Kok jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Frost counters with a body kick.
Frost tries to clinch but Kok moves out of range.
As Frost backs away, Kok returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Kok throws a head kick but Frost moves out of range.
Kok slips a jab and a cross from Frost.
It looked like Kok wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've been told by Kok's head coaches at Cylon Training Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Frost with a hook.
Frost connects with a crisp jab.
Kok shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Frost eats them both and turns towards Kok to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CUT#
It looks like Xavier Frost has been cut.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Kok. Frost shrugs it off though.
Kok misses with the combination.
No joy there for Kok, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kok misses with the combination. #T3#
Frost fails to land with a series of punches.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Frost.
Frost misses with a low kick.
Kok moves out of range of the leg kick from Frost.
As Frost looks to move away, Kok throws a big counter combo but Frost just gets out of the way.
Kok is looking to land body kicks.
Frost is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Frost lands a head kick. Kok smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Kok misses with a head kick.
Kok lands with an overhand left.
Frost connects with an inside leg kick.#T4#
Frost feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kok's calf.#CL2#
Frost rushes Kok and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kok is trying to push Frost away but Frost has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kok scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Frost creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Frost blocks an uppercut.
Frost tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kok has had enough of the clinch but Frost keeps him there for the moment.
Frost misses with a punch to the body.
Frost has Kok pressed against the cage, preventing Kok from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kok wants to break free but Frost has control.
Frost fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Frost lands a hook to the side of the head.
Frost lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kok tries to break free but Frost pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Frost ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Frost no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB2#
Frost has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kok can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Xavier Frost dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Xavier Frost's cut.
That's time! Kok's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Kok moves away from the strike by Frost.
Frost misses with a leg kick
and Kok connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Xavier Frost seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Frost blocks a head kick by Kok.
Frost only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Frost turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kok throws a sloppy head kick
and Frost counters with an outside leg kick.
Kok tries a head kick but it misses.
Chew Kok seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Frost fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kok on the side of the head.
Frost scores with a punch to the head.#CL2#
Frost darts in and clinches Kok up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kok wants to break free but Frost has control.
Frost tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kok just stands there and leans against the cage.
Frost keeps control of Kok as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kok prevents a body shot from Frost.
Frost prevents a body shot from Kok. #BC#
Kok breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
Kok throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kok misses the jab.
Frost getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Frost throws a low kick, looking for Kok's leg but Kok calmly moves out of range.
Frost tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kok swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kok swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Frost swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kok tries to move into range but Frost moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kok throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kok misses with a body punch
and Frost counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kok crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Frost - the referee stops the clock and Kok gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Frost. Kok manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Kok throws a lazy uppercut
and Frost counters with a leg kick.
Chew Kok is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kok takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Frost has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Frost, right into the meat. #T2#
Frost feints and then cracks Kok's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kok down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Frost fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kok has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kok fakes the leg kick and cracks Frost in the body.
Kok moves forwards but Frost connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Frost takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kok misses with a hook. Frost ducked under it nicely.
Donk. Kok catches Frost right on the button with a cross.
A shot to the body from Kok misses
enabling Frost to counter with a crisp jab.
Kok throws a push kick but Frost slaps the foot to one side.
Kok throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Frost tries a head kick but it misses.
A lazy body kick from Kok
and Frost counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
A nice combination there by Frost.
Frost throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #KD2#
Frost feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Kok sprawling to the canvas! Kok rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Frost finish him?! #ROC2#
Kok is rocked!
A bone on bone clash there as Frost blocks the leg kick.
Oh Kok is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#KD2#
Frost drops Kok with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Kok looks back up at him and smiles so Frost waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head kick by Kok misses
and Frost counters with a huge left! Kok is in big trouble! He's backing up but Frost isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Kok from any more damage. A dominating finish by Frost!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Xavier Frost!
A relieved looking Xavier Frost thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: LFC 27
Date: Mar 18, 2017

#R1#
Payne takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Payne swings widly with a right hand
and Frost counters with a slapping leg kick.
Frost cracks the inside of Payne's front leg.
A good leg kick by Frost.
Payne missing with a left hand there. Frost was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Frost throws a leg kick but Payne sees it coming and moves out of range.
A lazy body kick from Frost
and Payne cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Frost looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frost throws a low kick, looking for Payne's leg but Payne calmly moves out of range.
Payne misses with a double jab
and Frost counters with a head kick. That will keep Payne thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
We've been informed that Payne has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.#T1#
Payne staying out of range there.
Despite the aggression on Payne's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Frost throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Payne steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Frost. That one must have hurt.
Good work by Payne as he checks the leg kick.
Payne misses the jab.
Frost wants to land a leg kick but Payne is out of range.
Frost looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Payne throws out a counter right but Frost avoids it with no problem.#T2#
Payne throws a hook but Frost avoids it easily.
Frost misses with an uppercut
and Payne counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Frost tests Payne's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Frost throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Frost wants to clinch.
Despite the aggression on Payne's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T3#
Frost staying out of range there.
Frost connects with an inside leg kick.
A low kick from Frost misses
and Payne counters with a straight right hand.
Frost cracks the inside of Payne's front leg.
Frost lands with a hook. Payne tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Payne lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Frost circles away quickly and effectively.
Frost looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Payne tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Frost thumps Payne with a low kick.#T4#
Payne swinging wildly here.
Frost defending well as Payne loads up on a big left hand.
Frost misses with a lunging right hand
and Payne counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Frost lands with a hook. Payne tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Frost connects with a leg kick. Payne looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Xavier Frost seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Payne checks a low kick from Frost.
Payne looks like he wants to counter punch here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Xavier Frost dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Frost throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Frost throws a nice outside leg kick.
Payne on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Payne throws a nice looking combination but Frost bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Frost appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Frost lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Payne throws a combination that misses
and Frost counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Payne throws a looping overhand right but Frost ducks down to avoid it.
A clash of legs there as Payne blocks the low kick.#T1#
Frost tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Frost, right into the meat.
A bone on bone clash there as Payne blocks the leg kick.
Frost fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Payne.
Frost's jab looks to have found its range, popping Payne under the eye.
Payne might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
A good leg kick by Frost.
You can see that Payne has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Frost scores with a nice right hand. #T2#
Frost misses with a right hand
and Payne counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#
It looks like Xavier Frost has been cut.
Payne takes a swing at Frost's ribcage but misses.
Frost fires out a quick counter leg kick but Payne just manages to avoid it.
Payne's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Frost misses with a low kick as Payne jumps back.
Payne swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Payne closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Frost lands a jab to Payne's midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Frost throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#KD#
Frost lands a big head kick that sends Payne tumbling to the mat! Frost takes a step backwards and waves Payne back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Payne is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Stryker Payne has been cut.
Payne throws a nice looking combination but Frost bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T3#
Payne fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Frost manages to avoid it.
Frost uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Payne.
Frost half committed to a counter leg kick.
Payne avoids the head kick by Frost.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Frost, as that shot connected.
A nice leg kick lands there from Frost.
Frost gets off balance looking for a body kick
letting Payne counter with a right hand.
Frost takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #T4#
Frost looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A low kick from Frost is predictable there
and Payne counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC2#
Frost is rocked!
Frost throws a right hand that misses
and Payne counters with a right hand from hell and Frost is out cold! A vicious knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Stryker Payne!
During a confident post fight interview, Stryker Payne thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: LFC 21
Date: Feb 04, 2017

#R1#
Quincy closes the distance but Frost moves to the side
and Frost counters with a nice leg kick.
Frost cracks the inside of Quincy's front leg.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Frost.
Quincy tries to clinch up but Frost circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Quincy pushes Frost up against the cage in a clinch.
Quincy has a couple of punches blocked by Frost.
Quincy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Quincy misses with some punches. #TD2#
Frost successfully pulls guard. #SUB2#
Frost is looking to cinch up a triangle. Quincy throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Frost's body to avoid the submission. Frost has instead reached around Quincy's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Frost arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Xavier Frost!
A relieved looking Xavier Frost thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: LFC 16
Date: Jan 11, 2017

#R1#
Frost changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Babatunde on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CUT2#
It looks like Sanjit Babatunde has been cut.
Frost thuds his right hand into Babatunde's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Frost moves away from the strike by Babatunde.
Frost feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! Babatunde collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Xavier Frost!
Xavier Frost thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Junior Masters of MMA Final
Date: Dec 31, 2016

#R1#
Vitokin ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Frost misses with a series of wild punches.
Vitokin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Frost looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Frost blocks a jab.
Frost buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Michail Vitokin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vitokin throws a solid leg kick but Frost takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Vitokin.
Frost wants to clinch.
Vitokin misses with an uppercut. Frost saw that one coming.#KD#
Frost lands a big head kick that sends Vitokin tumbling to the mat! Frost takes a step backwards and waves Vitokin back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT#
It looks like Michail Vitokin has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vitokin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Frost counters with a slapping leg kick.
Frost drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Vitokin right on the button. Vitokin goes down! Frost follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Frost gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Xavier Frost!
A victorious Xavier Frost thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Junior Masters of MMA Round 2
Date: Nov 19, 2016

#R1##CL#
Williams closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Frost tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Williams doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Frost has a couple of punches blocked by Williams.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Williams. #BC#
Williams escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Frost throws a leg kick
and Williams counters with a nice body kick.
Frost tries to land a body kick
and Williams counters with a low kick, right behind Frost 's knee.
Frost ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Williams moves away.
Williams was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Frost swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Williams was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Williams 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.
A jab from Frost misses.
Williams was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Frost tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Williams was well out of range. Poor timing from Frost.
Williams swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from Frost misses
and Williams counters with a nice leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Frost.
Williams blocks a low kick nicely.
Frost throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little feinted left hand from Williams on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Frost 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.#T1#
Frost throws a front kick that sends Williams stumbling back into the cage.
Frost throws a leg kick that is checked
and Frost takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Frost throws a leg kick
and Williams counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Frost pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Frost throws a poor cross that misses
letting Williams counter with a right hand.
Frost lands a nice looking body kick.
Frost lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Williams fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Frost throws a nice inside leg kick.
Frost takes a swing at Williams's ribcage but misses.
Williams swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Williams takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Frost is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Williams. #T2#
Williams throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Frost misses with a hook
letting Williams counter with a right hand.
Williams checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Frost throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Frost connects with a good right hand that stumbles Williams. Williams circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
An inside leg kick from Frost misses.
Williams lands with a nice body kick.
Frost walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Williams connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Frost's hands.
Frost misses with a leg kick
letting Williams counter with a right hand.
Frost just misses with a punch to the body.
Frost fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Williams is out of range.
Williams scores with a leg kick. #T3#
Frost throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Frost scores with a nice right hand.
Williams ducks under a wild hook from Frost.
Williams throws a chopping leg kick but Frost manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A solid body kick from Williams.
Frost throws a quick inside leg kick.
Frost throws a right hand that misses #KD#
and Williams counters with a crisp right hand that drops Frost! Williams lets Frost back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#
Frost is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Xavier Frost has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Williams dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Frost. That did some damage!
Frost is still on wobbly legs! Can Williams finish him?
Frost walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Williams swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Errol Williams!
Errol Williams thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 07, 2016

#R1#
Frost throws a quick inside leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Davinci blocks the low kick.
Davinci misses with a combination
and Frost counters with a nice body shot.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Frost 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 Davinci has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Davinci and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Davinci tries to close the distance and clinch but Frost swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Frost lands with a right hand. #CUT#
It looks like Leonardo Davinci has been cut.
Davinci shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Frost sprawls well. Frost wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Davinci gets slowly back to his feet.
Frost throws a solid leg kick but Davinci takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Frost.
Davinci has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Davinci.
Frost takes a body punch but keeps moving. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Frost. #T1#
Davinci tries to land knees in the clinch but Frost avoids the damage to the body.
Davinci is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Frost misses with a hook from the clinch.
Davinci tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Davinci lands a knee to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Frost.
Davinci tries to land a knee to the head but Frost blocks with his arms.
Davinci dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Davinci misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Frost.
Davinci is pushing Frost up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#T2#
Frost doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Frost tries a body shot but Davinci blocks it.
Frost lands a hook that snaps the head of Davinci backwards.
Frost misses with a punch on the inside.
Davinci tries to land a knee to the head but Frost blocks with his arms.
Frost can't find room to land a body shot as Davinci controls the action.
Frost swings wildly with an uppercut but Davinci uses good head movement to avoid it.
Davinci manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Frost lands a right hand. #T3#
A short right from Frost on the inside.
Davinci looking to slow down the pace here.
Davinci tries to stall but Frost uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Davinci blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Davinci - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Frost lands on the inside with an uppercut. #ROC#
Davinci is rocked!
Frost misses with a punch on the inside.
Davinci is still on wobbly legs! Can Frost finish him?
Frost misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Davinci.
Frost misses with the head strike.
Davinci is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Davinci is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Frost is defending well for now.
Davinci utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Frost throws a punch but it's blocked by Davinci.
Frost throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Frost fails to land.
Frost throws a punch but it's blocked by Davinci.
Davinci misses with a knee strike.
Frost fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Davinci seems to have recovered his senses.
Davinci blocking some punches.
Davinci misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Frost.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Davinci. #T4#
Davinci blocking some punches.
Frost lands with a left to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Frost tries a body shot but Davinci blocks it.
Frost digs a right hand underneath Davinci's ribcage. Davinci let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Frost misses with a punch on the inside.
Frost throws a head punch that misses.
Frost fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Frost tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Davinci looking to slow down the pace here.
Frost misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Frost tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Frost lands a left hand that snaps the head of Davinci backwards.
Davinci tries to land knees in the clinch but Frost avoids the damage to the body.
Frost misses with a punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Xavier Frost dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Leonardo Davinci's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Frost enables Davinci to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Frost manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Frost working a defensive guard but Davinci passes into half guard.
Frost wants to control but Davinci is keeping busy.
Davinci scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Frost wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Davinci with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Frost knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Davinci on the ground.
Davinci passes into side control, despite Frost's attempt to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Davinci decides to stand back up. #T1#
Frost scores with a jab to the head.
Davinci moves out of range of the body kick from Frost.
And Davinci tries to counter it with a takedown but Frost pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Davinci checks a leg kick.
Davinci misses with a hook.
Frost throws a wild body kick that Davinci sees coming a mile off.
Frost lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Frost misses with a low kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Davinci looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Frost tried to counter with a leg kick but Davinci avoided it.
Davinci fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Davinci gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Frost lands a left hand.
Davinci is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Frost is defending well for now.
Frost throws a punch but it's blocked by Davinci. #T2#
Davinci blocking some punches.
Frost misses with some punches.
Davinci blocking some punches.
Davinci blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Frost tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Davinci's elbow.
Davinci throws a knee to the head but misses.
Frost lands a right hand that snaps the head of Davinci backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Frost blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Davinci blocks a body shot from Frost.
Davinci stalling in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Frost.
Frost misses with a punch on the inside.
Davinci stalling.
Davinci tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Frost avoids it.
Davinci avoiding damage.
Xavier Frost has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T3#
A head punch on the inside from Frost fails to land.
Davinci blocks a body shot from Frost.
Davinci throws a knee to the head but misses.
Davinci misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Frost.
Davinci misses with a short punch on the inside.
Davinci trying to control the position but instead, Frost has worked for underhooks and has pushed Davinci into the cage.
Davinci stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Davinci tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Frost avoids it.
Davinci leaning against his opponent.
Davinci looking to slow down the pace here.
Davinci goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T4#
Davinci missing with knees to the body.
Frost blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Frost misses with a hook from the clinch.
Davinci controlling the action here for a moment.
Davinci blocks an uppercut.
Frost scores with a shoulder strike.
Frost lands an uppercut.
Davinci blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Davinci throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Frost blocks it with crossed arms.
Frost can't find room to land a body shot as Davinci controls the action.
Davinci's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Frost misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Davinci.
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 Xavier Frost will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Leonardo Davinci's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Frost fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Davinci square on the jaw! Damn, Davinci is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Xavier Frost!

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