Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: C120: Kenobi vs. Skystalker
Date: Aug 13, 2022

#R1#
Gavin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bastard.
Bastard lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bastard cracks Gavin with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Gavin ducks under a wild hook from Bastard.
Action Bastard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bastard takes one on the button.
Bastard moves out of range as Gavin throws a body kick.
Bastard throws a body punch but Gavin moves out of range.
Gavin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bastard throws out the jab.
Bastard clobbers Gavin with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bastard takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gavin throws a nice outside leg kick.
Gavin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gavin tries to work over Bastard's front leg with a kick but Bastard checks it.
A big right from Bastard misses.
Gavin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gavin throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bastard on the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
That kick from Gavin tenderised Bastard's leg. Bastard is trying to keep his angry face on.
Gavin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gavin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bastard misses with a leg kick
and Gavin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gavin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
Gavin misses with a wild body shot.
Bastard's corner calls for a 1-2. Bastard obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bastard waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gavin.
Gavin checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Gavin lands a right hook to the body.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Gavin.
Gavin throws a looping overhand right but Bastard ducks down to avoid it.
Bastard lands a head shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bastard.
Gavin takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bastard throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Gavin misses with a hook. Bastard ducked under it nicely.
Bastard throws an overhand right that lands on Gavin's shoulder, as Gavin tries to avoid the shot.
Bastard lands a nice shot to the body.
Bastard swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bastard throws a lazy uppercut
and Gavin counters with a nice low kick that buckles Bastard's knee momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bastard misses with a hook.
Gavin throws a quick counter kick to the body but Bastard avoids it.
Gavin misses with a body shot.
Bastard slips under a jab.#T2#
Gavin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bastard.
We've been informed that Bastard 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.
Bastard slips under a jab from Gavin.
Bastard misses the shot to the body.
Bastard loads up on a big right hand but Gavin slips the punch.
Bastard throws a head kick that misses.
Bastard misses the jab.
Bastard moves away from the strike by Gavin.
Gavin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bastard.
Bastard throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bastard goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Gavin drops his hands momentarily and Bastard takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A big right from Bastard misses.
Bastard is looking to chop away at Gavin's legs.
Gavin was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Bastard looks to land a right hand but Gavin moved out of range.
Gavin looks to land a body kick but Bastard moved away.
Bastard misses the jab.
Gavin thuds his right hand into Bastard's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bastard looks to throw the jab but Gavin is out of range. #T3#
Bastard throws an off balance right hand
and Gavin counters with a slapping leg kick.
Bastard swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gavin moves out of range of the body kick from Bastard.
Gavin connects with a jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gavin, as that shot connected.
Gavin throws a body shot but no joy.
Bastard throws the left hand but Gavin avoids the punch easily.
Bastard slips a jab from Gavin.
Bastard scores with the left hand. Gavin knows he should have avoided that one.
Gavin connects with an inside leg kick.
Gavin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bastard sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bastard takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bastard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gavin looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Bastard slips a jab from Gavin.
Bastard throws a chopping leg kick but Gavin manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
It looked like Gavin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bastard moves into range and connects with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gavin throws an overhand right that lands on Bastard's shoulder, as Bastard tries to avoid the shot. #T4#
Gavin blocks a leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Gavin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gavin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bastard.
Bastard throws a hook to the side of Gavin's head but Gavin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gavin scores with a punch to the head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bastard.
Gavin blocks a jab.
Bastard throws a quick inside leg kick.
Gavin misses with a wild body shot.
Gavin checks a leg kick nicely.
Gavin fires out a quick counter leg kick but Bastard just manages to avoid it.
Gavin misses with a straight left.
Gavin's corner calls for a 1-2. Gavin obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Gavin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bastard.
Bastard looks to land a right hand but Gavin moved out of range.
Gavin moves into range and connects with a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gavin misses with a straight left.
Gavin 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.
Gavin ducks under a wild hook from Bastard.
Bastard misses with a looping right.
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 Tommy Gavin will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Bastard scores with a hook.
Gavin misses the jab.
Bastard avoids the body shot from Gavin.
Bastard dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bastard ducks under a wild hook from Gavin.
The crowd cheers as Bastard lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gavin doesn't seem phased though.
A slow jab from Gavin misses its intended target.
Bastard staying out of range there.
Gavin slips a jab from Bastard.
Gavin lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Bastard throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gavin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A quick step to the side and Gavin tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bastard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Gavin was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bastard.
Action Bastard seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bastard thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bastard throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Gavin half committed to a counter leg kick.
Gavin takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Gavin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bastard takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bastard throws a shot from downtown. Gavin moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Gavin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bastard.
Gavin throws a low kick but Bastard moves out of range easily.
Bastard throws a big shot that misses.
Bastard throws a front kick aimed at Gavin's knee but Gavin avoids it well.
Bastard thows a leg kick but Gavin checks it
and Gavin counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Bastard tries to work over Gavin's front leg with a kick but Gavin checks it.
Bastard looks to land a left hand but Gavin moved out of range nicely.
Gavin swings widly with a right hand
and Bastard counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gavin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It looked like Gavin was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bastard.
Gavin misses with a lunging right hand
and Bastard counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bastard throws a lazy right hand but Gavin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bastard connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bastard uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gavin.
Bastard cracks Gavin with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bastard walks into a jab.
Nice cross by Bastard.
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!
Bastard slips a jab from Gavin.#T2#
Bastard getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bastard bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bastard throws an overhand right that lands on Gavin's shoulder, as Gavin tries to avoid the shot.
Gavin throws a jab but it's blocked by Bastard.
Gavin scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bastard doesn't seem bothered though.
Gavin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bastard moves away.
A swing and a miss from Bastard.
Jab by Bastard.
Bastard throws a lazy right hand but Gavin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gavin throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bastard on the side of the head.
Gavin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bastard throws out the jab.
Bastard missing with a left hand there. Gavin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gavin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bastard misses with a straight left.
It looked like Gavin was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bastard.
Bastard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gavin moves away.
Gavin throws a combination. Bastard tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Gavin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bastard.
Gavin misses with a body kick.#T3#
Bastard avoids the head kick by Gavin.
Bastard throws a hook but Gavin blocks it.
Bastard misses with a looping right.
Bastard swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Gavin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gavin swings for the body but Bastard moves out of range.
Gavin with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gavin on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Gavin misses with a straight right.
Gavin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bastard takes a swing at Gavin's ribcage but misses.
Gavin takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Gavin takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The fighters circling - Bastard throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gavin punishes Bastard's body with a nice straight punch.
Gavin swings for the body but Bastard moves out of range.
Bastard appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Bastard throws an overhand right that lands on Gavin's shoulder, as Gavin tries to avoid the shot. #T4#
Bastard misses with a left hand
and Gavin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bastard throws the left hand but Gavin avoids the punch easily.
A jab from Bastard misses.
Gavin moves out of range of the strikes.
Bastard misses with a straight right.
Bastard swings widly with a right hand
and Gavin counters with a stiff right hand.
Bastard throws a lazy right hand but Gavin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bastard tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Gavin is able to avoid easily.
Good leg kick by Gavin.
Gavin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bastard misses with an uppercut. Gavin saw that one coming.
Bastard lets loose with a powerful body kick. Gavin will feel that in the morning.
Bastard swings widly with a right hand
and Gavin counters with a straight right hand.
Gavin scores with a nice body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gavin defending well as Bastard loads up on a big left hand.
Bastard ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bastard. That's going to slow Gavin down.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Action Bastard will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Bastard looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Gavin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bastard throws a sloppy body shot
and Gavin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gavin throws the left hand but Bastard avoids the punch easily.
Bastard jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bastard scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Gavin works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bastard throws a sloppy body shot
and Gavin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bastard looks to land a body kick but Gavin moved away.
Good standup being displayed there by Gavin as he connects with a hook.
Bastard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bastard lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Gavin throws a leg kick but Bastard sees it coming and moves out of range.
Bastard appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bastard moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Bastard swings away with a leg kick that misses.
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!
Gavin finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Gavin takes a swing at Bastard's ribcage but misses.
Bastard on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gavin. Gavin obviously looking to wear him down. #T1#
Bastard misses the shot to the body.
Gavin connects with a nice looking jab.
Bastard throws a lazy right hand but Gavin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bastard throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gavin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bastard moves out of range of the strikes.
Bastard throws a leg kick but Gavin checks it.
Bastard gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bastard 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.
Gavin with a nice cross.
Bastard works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Gavin throws a jab when Bastard was well out of range.
Bastard moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Gavin throws a hook to the side of Bastard's head but Bastard sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bastard misses with a looping left.
Gavin looks to score with a jab to the body but Bastard is just out of range.
Bastard has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T2#
Bastard misses the jab.
A lazy left from Gavin finds it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gavin moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Gavin.
Gavin has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bastard.
Gavin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gavin moves out of range of the strikes.
Gavin throws a hook to the side of Bastard's head but Bastard sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A thudding body kick lands there by Bastard!
Gavin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gavin misses the jab.
Gavin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bastard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gavin.
Bastard misses with a body kick.
Bastard throws a shot from downtown. Gavin moves away and avoids it.
Gavin takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bastard moves into range and connects with a jab. #T3#
Gavin slips a jab from Bastard.
Gavin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bastard throws out the jab.
Gavin throws a right hand that Bastard ducks under and follows up with a left that Bastard also avoids with ease.
Bastard fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gavin on the side of the head.
Bastard misses with a jab to the body
and Gavin counters with a straight right hand.
Bastard throws a body punch but Gavin moves out of range.
Gavin scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bastard doesn't seem bothered though.
Bastard's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Gavin misses with a straight right.
Gavin attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Gavin misses with a body shot
and Bastard counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bastard throws out a loose jab but Gavin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bastard pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bastard connects with a solid leg kick.
Bastard misses with a straight left.
Bastard throws a lazy right hand but Gavin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bastard staying out of range there.#T4#
Bastard pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bastard uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gavin.
Bastard pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
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!
Bastard avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bastard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gavin.
Bastard throws a shot from downtown. Gavin moves away and avoids it.
Nice jab there from Bastard.
Bastard throws a hook to the side of Gavin's head but Gavin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gavin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bastard.
Bastard takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Gavin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bastard manages to avoid it.
That kick from Gavin tenderised Bastard's leg. Bastard is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bastard throws a poor cross that misses
and Gavin counters with a nice low kick that buckles Bastard's knee momentarily.
Bastard blocks a low kick nicely.
Bastard missing with a left hand there. Gavin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Tommy Gavin.
Well Gavin has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:29
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Tommy Gavin!
A less than humble Tommy Gavin misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: C113: Blazej vs. Stark
Date: Jul 16, 2022

#R1#
Bastard bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bastard throws a jab when Siam was well out of range.
Siam thinks about countering with a body kick.
Siam moves out of range as Bastard strikes.
Siam uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bastard.
Bastard tests Siam's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bastard 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.
Bastard looks to throw the jab but Siam is out of range.
Siam throws a leg kick
and Bastard counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Siam misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Siam keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bastard misses with a left hand
and Siam 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.#TD#
Siam closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bastard is looking to reverse the position.
Bastard defending against the ground and pound.
Bastard is trying to get back to half guard.
Siam postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly. #T1#
Siam trying to control the action but Bastard is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Siam tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Siam has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Siam scoring with punches and elbows. #SUB#
Siam is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bastard is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
You can see the frustration on Bastard's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Siam trying to control the position but Bastard is working away. #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.
Siam in side control, throwing shots but Bastard defends.
Bastard tries to buck Siam off but Siam is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Siam sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Bastard is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Bastard regains half guard, as Siam was trying to land strikes.
Siam sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bastard defending well though.
Bastard is not content to let Siam control the position.
Bastard is looking to control Siam's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bastard avoid being mounted?#T3#
Bastard keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Siam missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Siam prevents Bastard from improving his position.
Siam not doing much here.
Siam drops an elbow to the side of Bastard's head.
Siam working Bastard over with strikes. #T4#
Bastard keeping hold of Siam's head, controlling as best he can.
Siam not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bastard won't allow Siam to pass to mount.
Bastard gets full guard.
Bastard lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Siam manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bastard manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Bastard wants to sweep but no luck.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bastard controls Siam momentarily but Siam frees himself.
Bastard trying to control the position here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chan Siam dominated that round.
That's time! Siam's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Siam throws the left hand but Bastard avoids the punch easily.
Siam slips under a jab.
Bastard lands a jab to Siam's midsection.
A low kick from Siam is predictable there
and Bastard cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bastard jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bastard tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Siam is able to avoid easily.
A little feinted left hand from Siam on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Action Bastard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Siam slips a straight right by Bastard.
A quick step to the side and Siam tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bastard is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Siam.
Siam swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bastard.
Bastard just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good shot there by Bastard.
Bastard throws a big shot that misses.
Siam half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bastard uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Siam.
Siam is looking to score with low kicks.
Bastard throws out a leg kick but Siam moves out of range and Bastard only half commits.
Siam throwing a counter right hand but Bastard manages to avoid it.#T1#
Bastard misses with a right hand
and Siam counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Siam drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Siam doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jab by Bastard.
The fighters circling - Bastard throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bastard tried to score with a low kick but Siam checks it.
Bastard throws a push kick but Siam slaps the foot to one side.
Bastard looks to land a right hand but Siam moved out of range.
Action Bastard seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fighters circling - Siam throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A low kick from Siam is predictable there
and Bastard makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Siam really felt that one!#CL#
Siam closes the distance and clinches.
Bastard wants to get back to striking at distance but Siam won't allow it.
Siam can't get the takedown.
I was talking to Siam's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Siam tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A short left from Siam.
Bastard lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Siam 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!
Bastard swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bastard throws a punch but it's blocked by Siam. #TD#
Siam has hold of one of Bastard's legs. Bastard is fighting the takedown attempt but Siam gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bastard is on top in guard. #REVB#
Bastard trying to control the position from guard on top but Siam is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Siam wants to sweep but no luck.
Chan Siam overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Siam is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bastard stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Siam swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Siam looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bastard is one step ahead there.
Bastard is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T3##SUB#
Siam has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Bastard is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Siam.
Siam is looking to regain half guard here but Bastard keeps moving and retains side control.
Bastard trying to control the action but Siam is working from the bottom.
Siam 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.
Siam is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bastard trying to control the action but Siam is working from the bottom. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Siam is letting Bastard control him for a moment.
Siam is working to avoid the ground and pound but Bastard connects with a decent elbow.
Bastard happy to just control the position for now.
Siam regains half guard.
Bastard looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Bastard wants to lay and pray for a moment but Siam keeps working.
Siam works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Bastard got a little sloppy there for a moment and Siam has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bastard has managed to get both his arms back between Siam's legs - danger averted.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Action Bastard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Bastard thows a left - swing and a miss!
Siam is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bastard throws a looping overhand right but Siam ducks down to avoid it.
Siam ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Siam is looking to counter punch.
Siam avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bastard with a hook.
Siam misses with a straight left.
A slow jab from Bastard misses its intended target.
Bastard throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bastard catches Siam with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Siam tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bastard sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Siam somewhat.
Bastard looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Siam shoots in for a takedown but Bastard shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#T1#
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Bastard - that will leave a mark!
Siam shoots in and drives through. Bastard sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chan Siam. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice defenses there by Siam.
Bastard sizes up Siam with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Siam staying out of range there.
Siam avoids a kick to the body.
Bastard throws a hook but Siam avoids it easily.
Siam swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A big left from Siam misses.
Bastard scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Siam displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bastard throws out the jab.
Bastard cracks Siam with a good jab.
Bastard throws a push kick but Siam slaps the foot to one side.
Siam steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Bastard. That one must have hurt.
Bastard thows a left - swing and a miss!
Siam appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T2#
A jab from Bastard misses.
Siam tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bastard was well out of range. Poor timing from Siam.
Bastard bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bastard throws a right hand that misses
and Siam counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Siam 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. #TD#
Siam 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.
Bastard working a defensive guard here.
Siam looking to pass the guard.
Siam throws a big right hand that misses.
Siam is fighting to break Bastard's control of his arms but Bastard is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Siam trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Bastard controls Siam momentarily but Siam frees himself.
Siam throws a big right hand that misses.
Siam wants to control from the top but Bastard keeps moving.
Bastard controlling Siam's posture. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Siam tries to close the distance and clinch but Bastard swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Action Bastard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bastard lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bastard throws a lazy right hand but Siam sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A swing and a miss from Bastard.
Siam throwing a counter right hand but Bastard manages to avoid it.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Siam avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bastard throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bastard throws a jab but it's blocked by Siam.
Siam avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Good shot there by Bastard.
A swing and a miss from Siam.
Siam pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Siam tries to clinch but Bastard moves away
enabling Bastard to counter with a crisp jab.
Bastard misses with a straight right.
Siam swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Siam with a hook.#TD#
Siam throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Bastard tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Siam is in Bastard's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Siam working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Siam postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

And that's the end of the fight!
Action Bastard comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bastard 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: C106: Nagasaki vs. Dreth
Date: Jun 25, 2022

#R1#
Bastard lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Marsden at a distance.
Bastard misses with a hook.
Marsden slips under a jab.
Marsden slips a straight right by Bastard.
Marsden tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bastard swivels and escapes.
Bastard tries to work over Marsden's front leg with a kick but Marsden checks it.
Bastard lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Bastard lands a nice shot that snaps Marsden's head back.
Bastard cracks Marsden with an open hand slap.
Bastard throws a wild body kick that Marsden sees coming a mile off.
Nice cross by Marsden.
Bastard throws a body kick that misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bastard, as that shot connected.
Bastard thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bastard takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bastard misses with a body kick.
Bastard misses with a wild body shot.
Bastard has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Silverback MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Marsden misses with an uppercut
enabling Bastard to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Marsden uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bastard.
Bastard throws a jab when Marsden was well out of range.#CL2#
Marsden clinches up with Bastard and pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Marsden.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bastard.
Marsden blocks an uppercut.
Marsden lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #BC#
Bastard breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bastard. That's going to slow Marsden down.
A slow jab from Marsden misses its intended target.
Marsden uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bastard.
Bastard misses with a kick to the body
enabling Marsden to counter with a crisp jab.
A big right from Marsden misses.
Marsden rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bastard moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bastard connects with a right hand. Marsden shakes it off.
Marsden looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Action Bastard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Bastard.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bastard throws a jab when Marsden was well out of range.
Marsden moves out of range as Bastard strikes.
Marsden needs to keep his hands up - Bastard had a free shot at his head there.
Action Bastard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marsden throws a big shot that misses.
A jab from Marsden misses.
Marsden jabs at Bastard's body.
Bastard throws a right hand that misses
and Marsden makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Bastard really felt that one!
Marsden takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bastard moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bastard fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Marsden checks it well.
Marsden is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Bastard is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Marsden.
Bastard slips a straight right by Marsden.
Marsden throws a hook to the side of Bastard's head but Bastard sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bastard ducks under a wild hook from Marsden.
Bastard explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Marsden checks a low kick from Bastard.#T3#
Marsden misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bastard.
Bastard blocks a head kick by Marsden.
Marsden uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bastard.
Bastard misses the jab.
Bastard lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bastard lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Marsden shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bastard looks to throw a body kick
and Marsden counters with a straight right hand.#TD#
Bastard closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Marsden to the mat! Marsden manages to get full guard.
Bastard slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Bastard looking to pass the guard.
Marsden looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
Bastard wants to control from the top but Marsden keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bastard's corner is telling him to maintain position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Marsden holds on and takes a little breather.
Marsden is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Bastard stays in close to Marsden's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Marsden is looking to score with low kicks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bastard throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Bastard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marsden.
Bastard scores with a decent looking hook.
Marsden pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bastard is out of range and Marsden settles back down.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Action Bastard dominated that round.
That's time! Bastard's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Marsden slips a jab from Bastard.
Action Bastard is winning the standup battle so far.
Marsden uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bastard.
Bastard looks to land a body kick but Marsden moved away.
Marsden lands a glancing blow to the side of Bastard's head.
Bastard throws a jab when Marsden was well out of range.
Bastard swings widly with a right hand
and Marsden counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bastard looks to land a body kick but Marsden moved away.
Marsden uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bastard.
Marsden uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bastard.
A nice side step and Marsden releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Marsden moves out of range of the leg kick from Bastard.
Bastard misses with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bastard misses the jab.
Marsden takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bastard is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Marsden can do to turn this around?
Bastard clobbers Marsden with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A jab from Bastard misses.
Bastard throws a hook to the side of Marsden's head but Marsden sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Marsden let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T1#
Bastard misses with a looping left.
Marsden shapes to counter with a head kick.
Marsden blocks a jab.
Marsden shoots in looking for a takedown. Bastard tries to sprawl out of it but Marsden keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bastard manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bastard takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bastard thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bastard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marsden manages to avoid it.
Bastard lands a glancing blow to the side of Marsden's head.#TD2#
Marsden drives through with a takedown into Bastard's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Marsden trying to control the position from guard on top but Bastard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marsden is fighting to break Bastard's control of his arms but Bastard is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T2#
Marsden trying to control but Bastard is working from the bottom.
Marsden controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Marsden pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bastard is keeping the position for now.
Marsden won't allow Bastard to sweep him here.
Bastard lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Marsden working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bastard doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Marsden is tightening it up a little... Bastard has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Bastard reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Bastard taps out! Nice BJJ there by Marsden!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Brooke Marsden!
Brooke Marsden very nearly forgot to thank Voodoo Nutrition amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: C99: Magnus vs. Bartasz
Date: May 21, 2022

#R1#
Nice defenses there by Bastard.
Bastard misses with a looping left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bastard. Kitjakarn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bastard misses with a series of wild punches.
Kitjakarn tried to counter with a leg kick but Bastard avoided it.
Action Bastard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bastard throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Kitjakarn takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bastard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Donk. Bastard catches Kitjakarn right on the button with a cross.
A solid body kick from Bastard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bastard loads up on a big right hand but Kitjakarn slips the punch.
Bastard 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.
Bastard throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kitjakarn.
Kitjakarn has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic in the buildup to the fight.
Kitjakarn misses the jab.
Bastard's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Bastard duly obliges.
Bastard throws a nice looking combination but Kitjakarn bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bastard throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kitjakarn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Action Bastard has been cut.#T1#
Kitjakarn just misses with a punch to the body.
Bastard uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kitjakarn.
Bastard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kitjakarn.
Bastard looks for a takedown but Kitjakarn sprawls well.
Kitjakarn fakes the leg kick and cracks Bastard in the body.
Kitjakarn moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Bastard swings for the body but Kitjakarn moves out of range.
Kitjakarn checks a low kick from Bastard.
Good standup being displayed there by Bastard as he connects with a hook.
Kitjakarn 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.
Kitjakarn scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kitjakarn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bastard sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bastard throws a series of punches but Kitjakarn moves out of range.
Kitjakarn looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#T2#
Bastard 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.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kitjakarn.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kitjakarn connects with a jab.
Bastard swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A bone on bone clash there as Bastard blocks the leg kick.
Kitjakarn swings for the body but Bastard moves out of range.
Bastard misses with a few strikes there.
Bastard tries to bum rush Kitjakarn with a series of wild strikes but Kitjakarn uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kitjakarn takes one to the side of the head.
Bastard swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bastard throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kitjakarn scores with a hook.
Bastard on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bastard moves forwards but Kitjakarn connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bastard fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kitjakarn on the side of the head.#T3#
Kitjakarn rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bastard moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bastard tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kitjakarn scores with a jab. Bastard acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bastard connects with a nice looking jab.
A slow jab from Bastard misses its intended target.
Bastard looks to score with a jab to the body but Kitjakarn is just out of range.
It appears Kitjakarn was looking to counter with a kick there.
Kitjakarn buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kitjakarn fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kitjakarn tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bastard paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kitjakarn misses with the combination.
A big right from Bastard misses.
Bastard lands a right hook to the body.
Biabas Kitjakarn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bastard lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bastard slips a jab from Kitjakarn.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bastard. Kitjakarn does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
Bastard throws a right hand that Kitjakarn ducks under and follows up with a left that Kitjakarn also avoids with ease.
Bastard misses with a kick to the body
and Kitjakarn counters with a nice leg kick.
Bastard swinging wildly here.
Bastard scores with a hook.
Bastard throws out a leg kick but Kitjakarn moves out of range and Bastard only half commits.
Bastard throws a leg kick which misses Kitjakarn's front leg but catches the back leg as Kitjakarn tries to avoid it.
Kitjakarn throws a shot from downtown. Bastard moves away and avoids it.
A punch combination from Bastard misses. #CL#
Kitjakarn pushes Bastard up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Bastard's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bastard throws the left hand but Kitjakarn avoids the punch easily.
Kitjakarn scores with a punch to the head.
Kitjakarn throws a half hearted mid kick.
A little jabbing left from Bastard on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bastard lands with a right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Action Bastard will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Action Bastard'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#
Kitjakarn takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kitjakarn checks a low kick from Bastard.
A little feinted left hand from Kitjakarn on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bastard delivers a nice body kick.
Bastard fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kitjakarn misses with a body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bastard darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bastard misses with a hook. Kitjakarn ducked under it nicely.
Kitjakarn avoids a punch combination nicely.
That kick from Kitjakarn tenderised Bastard's leg. Bastard is trying to keep his angry face on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bastard throws an off balance right hand
and Bastard takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kitjakarn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bastard swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kitjakarn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A slapping body kick lands there for Kitjakarn.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A right-left combo lands from Bastard. #T1#
Bastard misses with a few strikes there.
Kitjakarn takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Bastard misses with a hook to the body
and Kitjakarn counters with a stiff right hand.
Bastard misses with a two punch combination.
Kitjakarn avoids the body shot from Bastard.
It looked like Kitjakarn was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Kitjakarn throws a quick inside leg kick.
A jab from Bastard misses.
Bastard avoids the body shot from Kitjakarn.
Kitjakarn takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nice defenses there by Kitjakarn.
Kitjakarn scoring well with a low kick there.
Bastard takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bastard takes a swing at Kitjakarn's ribcage but misses.
Kitjakarn fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T2#
Kitjakarn throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Action Bastard is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bastard connects with an inside leg kick.
Bastard moves out of range as Kitjakarn throws a body kick.
Action Bastard seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bastard throws a poor cross that misses
and Kitjakarn counters with a nice leg kick.
Bastard throws a series of punches but Kitjakarn moves out of range.
Bastard misses with the combination.
Bastard connects with an inside leg kick.
Bastard lands a two punch combo.
Bastard gets off balance looking for a body kick
letting Kitjakarn counter with a right hand.
Bastard will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kitjakarn misses with a two punch combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kitjakarn. Bastard does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Kitjakarn dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bastard. That did some damage!
Bastard on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kitjakarn blocks a low kick nicely.
Bastard misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bastard looks to land a right hand but Kitjakarn moved out of range.
A slow jab from Kitjakarn misses its intended target.
Bastard with the counter takedown but Kitjakarn avoids it easily.
Kitjakarn scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sloppy strikes from Bastard. Those never looked like landing.
Bastard throws a sloppy body shot
and Kitjakarn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kitjakarn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bastard.
Bastard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kitjakarn is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kitjakarn throws a shot from downtown. Bastard moves away and avoids it.
Kitjakarn scores with a kick to the body.
Bastard fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #T4#
Kitjakarn swings for the body but Bastard moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bastard throws a one two combo.
Bastard connects with a nice looking jab.
Kitjakarn takes a swing at Bastard's ribcage but misses.
Kitjakarn lands a nice looking kick to the body. Bastard takes a step back to recover.
Bastard misses with an uppercut.
Bastard lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kitjakarn at a distance.
Bastard throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kitjakarn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bastard moves out of range as Kitjakarn strikes.
Kitjakarn scores with a punch to the head.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bastard connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters circling - Bastard throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bastard swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kitjakarn counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bastard throws a leg kick that misses.
Kitjakarn lands a lovely overhand right.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Biabas Kitjakarn will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Action Bastard's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Bastard misses with a looping right.
Bastard rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kitjakarn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bastard's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kitjakarn throws a shot to the body.
Kitjakarn checks a leg kick.
Kitjakarn ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bastard moves out of range of the body kick.
Kitjakarn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bastard has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bastard misses with a low kick.
Bastard misses with an uppercut.
Kitjakarn comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bastard displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Bastard scores with a kick to the body.
The crowd cheers as Kitjakarn lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bastard doesn't seem phased though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A slow jab from Kitjakarn misses its intended target.
Bastard dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Bastard lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kitjakarn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bastard works the jab nicely.
Good exchange - Bastard coming out on top.
Bastard throws a looping overhand right but Kitjakarn ducks down to avoid it.
Bastard throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kitjakarn.
Bastard throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kitjakarn counters with a straight right hand.
Bastard tries for a takedown but Kitjakarn sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bastard takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bastard misses with a lunging right hand
and Kitjakarn counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kitjakarn fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bastard 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.
Bastard misses with an uppercut. Kitjakarn saw that one coming.
Bastard has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kitjakarn.
Bastard rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kitjakarn moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kitjakarn takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Kitjakarn does it's job there.
Bastard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kitjakarn manages to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Kitjakarn misses the target.
Kitjakarn throws a lazy body kick #TD2#
and Bastard counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Kitjakarn is refusing to be controlled, as Bastard sits in half guard.
Kitjakarn gets back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kitjakarn is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Kitjakarn performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Bastard is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Kitjakarn is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Bastard!
Kitjakarn controlling the position easily from mount.
Bastard bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#SU2#
Kitjakarn is working an open guard so Bastard takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#T4#
Kitjakarn throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kitjakarn looks to throw the jab but Bastard is out of range.
Bastard drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kitjakarn defends it well.
Bastard throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Bastard cracks a nice hook into Kitjakarn's ribs.
Kitjakarn bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bastard's head backwards.
Kitjakarn ducks under a wild hook from Bastard.
Kitjakarn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bastard manages to avoid it.
Bastard throws a right hand that misses
and Kitjakarn counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#That has opened up Action Bastard's cut even more.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kitjakarn connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bastard. Bastard circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#ROC#Bastard is rocked!
Bastard looks to throw the jab but Kitjakarn is out of range.
Bastard is still on wobbly legs! Can Kitjakarn finish him?
Bastard ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bastard scores with a sloppy right hand. Kitjakarn should have avoided that one.
Kitjakarn staying out of range there.
Bastard seems to have recovered his senses.
Bastard throws a lazy right hand but Kitjakarn sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kitjakarn throwing a counter right hand but Bastard manages to avoid it.
Bastard misses with a hook to the body
and Kitjakarn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Biabas Kitjakarn.
I think Kitjakarn 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Biabas Kitjakarn!
A victorious Biabas Kitjakarn thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: C95: Kahn vs. Lohmus
Date: Apr 23, 2022

#R1#
A nice leg kick lands there from Time.
Time scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Time on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Good work by Bastard as he checks the leg kick.
Time keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Time throws a leg kick that misses.
Bastard has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Silverback MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Bastard misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Time throws out a counter right but Bastard avoids it with no problem.
Time moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Time on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Time walks into a stiff left hand from Bastard.
Bastard pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Time back to the cage. Bastard follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bastard swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Time pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bastard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Time was well out of range. Poor timing from Bastard.
Bastard throws a combination. Time tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Bastard misses with a straight left.
Time throws a head kick but Bastard moves out of range.
Bastard throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bastard takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bastard fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Time looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
A big left from Bastard misses.
Bastard backing away here, and Time unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#T1#
Bastard throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bastard rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Time counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#It looks like Action Bastard has been cut.
Bastard lands with an uppercut that bounces Time off the cage and back into range.
Bastard connects with a looping right hand.
Bastard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bastard misses the jab.
Time takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bastard scores with a punch to the head.
Bastard misses with an attempted mid kick.
Time slips a straight right by Bastard.
Despite the aggression on Time's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Bastard throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Time sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Time swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Time uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bastard.
Time throws out a loose jab but Bastard uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Bastard throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bastard fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bastard misses with a hook.
Time appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bastard looks to land a right hand but Time moved out of range.
Bastard misses the body punch
enabling Time to counter with a crisp jab.
Time tries to score with a low kick but Bastard moves his leg out of the way.#T2#
Time throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bastard.
Time walks into a stiff left hand from Bastard.
Bastard throws a lazy right hand but Time sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bastard is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Bastard misses with a left hand
enabling Time to counter with a crisp jab.
Bastard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Time moves away.
Bastard lands the left hand.
Bastard slips under a jab.
Bastard throws a hook but Time avoids it easily.
Time lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Time tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Bastard.
Time doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bastard fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Time checks it well.
Bastard swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Time.
Time takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Action Bastard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bastard closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Time misses with an uppercut. Bastard saw that one coming.
Time ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bastard throws an off balance right hand
and Time counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T3#
A jab from Time misses.
Bastard showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Time.
Bastard lands a nice shot to the body.
Bastard swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A countering left hand to the body from Time misses.
Bastard ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
An attempted straight right counter from Bastard misses the target.
Bastard ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Time tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bastard is able to avoid easily.
Bastard throws a jab but it's blocked by Time.
Bastard moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromTime.
Bastard uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Time has time to react.
Bastard misses with a straight right.
Time feints a counter leg kick.
Time takes one to the side of the head.
Time slips a straight right by Bastard.
A big left from Bastard misses.
Bastard misses with the combination. #T4#
Bastard bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bastard walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Time has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Time there as he acknowledges the shot.
Time pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Time throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bastard throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Time sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Time swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bastard throws a poor cross that misses
and Time counters with a nice uppercut.
Time displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bastard throws out the jab.
Bastard misses with a looping left.
Bastard misses with a looping right.
Time is looking for the big counter here.
Bastard throws a poor cross that misses
and Time makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Jab, jab by Bastard - just one landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bastard takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Time ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Time looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bastard scores with the left hand. Time knows he should have avoided that one.
Time moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
An inside leg kick from Time misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Action Bastard dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Action Bastard'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#
Bastard misses with a wild combination.
Time pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bastard is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Time can do to turn this around?
Time swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bastard misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Time counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Time walks into a jab.
Time dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bastard. That did some damage!
Bastard throws a poor cross that misses
and Time counters with a good low kick that Bastard was not able to check.
Bastard ducks under a wild hook from Time.
Bastard throws a looping overhand right but Time ducks down to avoid it.
A punch combination from Time misses.
Time's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bastard connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Time scrambles back to his feet.
Time scores with a jab to the jaw.
Time slips under a jab from Bastard.
It seemed like Time was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A jab from Bastard misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bastard scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bastard jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bastard misses with a jab to the body
and Time counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Time lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A big left from Bastard misses.
Bastard pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Time lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bastard circles away quickly and effectively.
Bastard throws the left hand but Time avoids the punch easily.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Time might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Bastard has got the better of the exchanges.
A telegraphed right hand from Time misses the target.
Time defending well as Bastard loads up on a big left hand.
Time feints a counter leg kick.
Time slips under a jab.
Bastard moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromTime.
Bastard throws a leg kick but Time moved away.
Bastard backing away here, and Time unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Time throws a nice looking combination but Bastard bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Time lands with a cross.
Time scores with a three punch combo!
Bastard lands a slapping body shot.
Bastard swings away with a body shot that misses
and Time counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Time looks to score with a jab to the body but Bastard is just out of range.
Bastard bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A shot to the liver by Bastard. Beautiful body shot.#T2#
Time checks a low kick from Bastard.
Time looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bastard turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Time has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Bastard looks to land a right hand but Time moved out of range.
A big right from Bastard misses.
Bastard lands a jab to Time's midsection.
Time thumps Bastard with a low kick.
Bastard uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Time.
Bastard lands with a cross.
Bastard lands a lovely overhand right.
Bastard swings widly with a right hand
and Time counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bastard misses the jab.
Bastard misses with a hook.
Time has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Bastard swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Time.
Time staying out of range there.
Time slips under a jab from Bastard.
Bastard scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Time ducks under a wild hook from Bastard.
A little jabbing left from Time on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T3#
Time slips under a jab.
Good leg kick by Time.
Time swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bastard.
Bastard connects with a solid leg kick.
Bastard misses with a few strikes there.
Time walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Time lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Time 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.
Good leg kick by Time.
Time fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bastard shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bastard throws a series of punches but Time avoids them all with ease.
Bastard misses with a looping right.
Time ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bastard throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bastard throws the left hand but Time avoids the punch easily.
Bastard looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T4#
Bastard throws a jab when Time was well out of range.
Bastard swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bastard is looking to score with low kicks.
Bastard jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bastard uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Time.
Time misses with a low kick.
Action Bastard is winning the standup battle so far.
Time uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bastard.
Time keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Time slips under a jab from Bastard.
Time shapes to counter with a head kick.
Bastard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Time was well out of range. Poor timing from Bastard.
Time doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Time blocks a jab.
Bastard ducks under a wild hook from Time.
Bastard misses with a right hand
and Time counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bastard walks into a straight right hand from Time.
Bastard looks to throw the jab but Time is out of range.
Bastard keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bastard swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Time counter with a right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but My Time will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Action Bastard's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Bastard misses with a hook. Time ducked under it nicely.
Time avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bastard loads up on a big right hand but Time slips the punch.
Bastard lands a body shot.
A big right from Bastard misses.
Nice defenses there by Time.
Bastard throws a right and a left that Time avoids nicely.
Time bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Time slips under a jab.
Time pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Time moves away from the strike by Bastard.
Time throws out a loose jab but Bastard uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Time takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bastard misses with a low kick as Time jumps back.
Bastard throws a jab but it's blocked by Time.
Time throws a big counter head kick but Bastard avoids it with no problem.
Bastard misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Time counters with a straight right hand.
Nice uppercut lands for Bastard. That snapped Time's head back.
Bastard throws a jab but it's blocked by Time. #T1#
Bastard misses with a lunging right hand
and Time counters with a stiff right hand.
Bastard misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bastard walks into a left hand.
Time takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Time uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bastard.
Time tries to score with a low kick but Bastard moves his leg out of the way.
Nice jab there from Time.
Bastard cracks Time with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Time connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#ROC2#Bastard is rocked!
Time throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Oh Bastard is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Time throws a monster overhand right that drops Bastard! Time follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). My Time!
My Time decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: C93: Alyoshin vs. Fujimoto
Date: Apr 09, 2022

#R1#
Bandicoot takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nice shot lands for Bastard.
Bastard sizes up Bandicoot with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bastard throws a right hand that misses
and Bandicoot counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Action Bastard has been cut.
Bastard with a body punch. A glancing blow. #TD2#
Bastard shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Bastard trying to control but Bandicoot is working from the bottom.
Bandicoot trying to keep a closed guard but Bastard is proving a slippery customer. #SUB#
Bandicoot has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bastard can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Bandicoot looking for a guillotine here but Bastard defends easily.
Bastard is stalling in the full guard. #T1#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Bastard has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Bandicoot to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Bastard is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Bandicoot pulls down on the head and he's put Bastard to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Crush Bandicoot!
A victorious Crush Bandicoot thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: C91: Tofail vs. Fujimoto 2
Date: Mar 27, 2022

#R1#
Bastard misses the shot to the body.
A combination from Bastard does no damage.
Tzien looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bastard has his takedown stuffed
and Tzien counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tzien connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bastard's hands.
Bastard throws a hook but Tzien blocks it.
Tzien slips under a jab from Bastard.
Tzien stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bastard definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bastard takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Tzien lands a nice looking body shot.
Tzien displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bastard.
Tzien connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bastard's hands.
Tzien with a nice calf kick.
Action Bastard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bastard shoots in for a double leg but Tzien sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Action Bastard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tzien tries to score with a low kick but Bastard moves his leg out of the way.
Bastard stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tzien.
A head kick from Bastard lands but Tzien takes it in his stride.
A nice leg kick from Tzien, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tzien throws out a loose jab but Bastard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tzien has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tzien there as he acknowledges the shot.
Tzien paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T1#
Tzien wants to land a leg kick but Bastard is out of range. #TD#
Bastard fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Tzien sprawls well initially but Bastard persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Bastard wants to control but Tzien is keeping him busy.
Bastard performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB2#
Tzien looking for submissions off his back.
Bastard not doing much here.
Bastard seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Tzien for as long as he can get away with.
Bastard continues to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Tzien trying to control but Bastard postures up.
Bastard is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Bastard has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Tzien is looking for a sweep. Bastard is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bastard content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T3##TD#
Bastard shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Bastard sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bastard got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tzien has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bastard has managed to get both his arms back between Tzien's legs - danger averted.
Tzien is controlling Bastard's posture.
Tzien working a defensive guard here.
Bastard not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Bastard wants to control from the top but Tzien keeps moving. #SU#
Bastard decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Tzien, up you get! #T4#
Bastard misses with a straight right. #TD#
Tzien tries to sprawl but Bastard drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Bastard tries to pass to full mount but Tzien defends it.
Tzien is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tzien trying to control from the bottom.
Tzien tries to get to full guard but Bastard has control of the leg.
Tzien is trying to maintain the position but Bastard is very close to passing his half guard.
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 Action Bastard will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Nice sprawl there from Tzien as Bastard shoots in.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Bastard.
The referee asks Bastard politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Bastard prefers to stall for the moment though.
Tzien is looking to regain half guard here but Bastard keeps moving and retains side control.
Bastard trying to control the action but Tzien is working from the bottom.
Tzien sneaks back into half guard.#SUB2#
Tzien looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tzien gets full guard.
Bastard is stalling in the full guard. #T1#
Tzien is pulling down on Bastard's head to control his posture.
Bastard working some strikes from top position.#SUB2#
Tzien escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bastard gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Tzien is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bastard engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Bastard looking to pass the guard. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bastard in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB2#
Tzien escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bastard gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Tzien being controlled here, momentarily.
Bastard trying to control the position from guard on top but Tzien is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bastard dives in and grabs Tzien's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tzien pushes down on Bastard's head and hops out.
Bastard tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bastard throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bastard looks to score with a jab to the body but Tzien is just out of range.
Tzien only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Tzien moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T3#
Tzien moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tzien has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Bastard fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tzien looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Good work by Bastard as he checks the leg kick.
Bastard appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hratch Tzien is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bastard shoots in and drives through. Tzien sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Action Bastard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bastard misses the jab.
Tzien with a nice calf kick.
Bastard lands a glancing blow to the side of Tzien's head.
Tzien scores with a sloppy right hand. Bastard should have avoided that one. #TD#
Bastard 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.
Bastard controls from within his opponent's guard.
Tzien working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bastard.
Bastard is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Bastard is looking to pass into half guard but Tzien pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Tzien is in guard.#REVB#
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!
Bastard manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tzien manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Bastard trying to control but Tzien is working from the bottom. #T4#
Bastard sitting in guard here, content to control.
Tzien not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bastard preventing the sweep.
Tzien pulls Bastard in to control the position. #SUB2#
Tzien escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bastard gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bastard trying to control but Tzien is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bastard pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tzien is keeping the position for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Action Bastard dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Tzien gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bastard.
Tzien jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bastard fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tzien connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bastard scores with the left hand. Tzien knows he should have avoided that one. #TD#
Bastard closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bastard lands in his opponent's guard.
Tzien seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tzien being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bastard wants to control from the top but Tzien keeps moving. #T1#
Tzien trying to control the position here.
Bastard is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Bastard trying to control the position from guard on top but Tzien is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Tzien is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tzien needs to keep his hands up - Bastard had a free shot at his head there.
Bastard defending well as Tzien loads up on a big left hand.
Bastard throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A jab from Bastard finds it's way through Tzien's defenses.
Hratch Tzien has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Bastard throws a head kick but Tzien moves out of range.
Bastard moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bastard is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tzien can do to turn this around?
Good work by Bastard as he checks the leg kick.#TD#
Bastard shoots in and bounces Tzien off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Bastard stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tzien swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bastard stands and throws Tzien's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Tzien can't do much from the bottom here.
Bastard slows the pace down. #T3#
Bastard cracks Tzien with a big elbow.
Bastard controlling from side mount.
Tzien is looking for a sweep.
Tzien keeps Bastard under control for a moment.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
You can see the frustration on Tzien's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Tzien is trying to get back to half guard.
Action Bastard is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
You can see the frustration on Tzien's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bastard taking a breather here. #SU#
Bastard stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Tzien throws a leg kick but Bastard sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A big left from Bastard misses.
Tzien turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
Bastard shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bastard showed some decent athleticism there.
Bastard seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tzien does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

And that's the end of the fight!
Action Bastard showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bastard, 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Action Bastard!
A very excited looking Action Bastard 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: C89: Bobblehead vs. Chellios
Date: Mar 13, 2022

#R1#
Siam throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bastard looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bastard throws a chopping leg kick but Siam manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Bastard throws a head kick but Siam moves out of range.
Siam misses with a straight left.
Bastard bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bastard tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Siam paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bastard 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.
Some wild striking there from Bastard. #CL#
Siam takes the fight into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Siam.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Bastard breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Siam throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Siam bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bastard's head.
Bastard scores with a jab.
Bastard with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T1#
Bastard tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Siam paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Action Bastard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bastard lands with a kick to the temple. Siam shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Bastard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bastard ducks under a wild hook from Siam.
A combination from Bastard does no damage.
Bastard takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bastard throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Siam on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Bastard ducks under a wild hook from Siam.
Bastard tries a low kick but Siam avoids it.
Siam misses with a body shot. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Siam.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bastard is trying to escape the position but Siam is controlling the position.
Siam has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Bastard dodges the ground and pound from Siam.#T2#
Bastard takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Bastard is trying to improve his position.
Bastard is trying to work for a sweep but Siam has mounted him!
Siam 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.
Bastard tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Siam dominating with strikes here.
Siam is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Bastard can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bastard is in a horrible position here. Siam smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Siam is landing with some decent strikes but Bastard is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Siam avoids the attempt from Bastard to control.#T3#
Siam cracks Bastard with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Bastard wants to control but Siam is having none of it.
Bastard wants to try and get back to his feet.
Bastard is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Siam pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Siam fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Bastard regains half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Siam missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bastard keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Siam not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T4#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Siam lands a nice short elbow.
Siam trying to control the pace.
Siam not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB#
Siam 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.
Bastard wants to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Siam seems content to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chan Siam dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Siam jabs Bastard right on the nose. Bastard blinks but takes it well.
Bastard throws a push kick but Siam slaps the foot to one side. #CL#
Siam takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
Siam pulls guard successfully.
Bastard content to stall in guard here.
Siam not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bastard working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Siam throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bastard wants to pass the guard but Siam is keeping the position.
Bastard is still trying to improve position.#T1#
Siam looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bastard trying to control but Siam is working from the bottom.
Bastard won't allow Siam to sweep him here. #SUB#
Siam looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Bastard passes into side control.
Bastard wants to control but Siam is keeping him busy.
Siam is looking for a sweep.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Siam gets back to half guard.
Siam is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Bastard is trying to work for a kimura but Siam is defending well.
Siam moves into full guard.
Siam doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Bastard postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T3##SUB#
Siam isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Bastard stacks Siam 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 Bastard!
Siam is looking for a sweep.
Siam manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Siam looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Siam throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Bastard to regain full guard.
Siam chips away with some ground and pound.
Siam is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bastard can do to turn this around?
Siam won't allow Bastard to get back to his feet.
Siam landing with the ground and pound.
Siam working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Bastard is trying to keep Siam in close. #SUB2#
Bastard working for a triangle but Siam defends it easily. #T4#
Siam in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Siam throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bastard works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Siam lands a couple of elbows.
Chan Siam overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Bastard is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Siam is aware though and is defending well.
Bastard can't keep his opponent in guard - Siam advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Bastard is trying to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Siam missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chan Siam dominated that second round.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Siam just misses with a punch to the body.
A head kick misses from Bastard.
Siam blocks a low kick nicely.
Siam throws a hook but Bastard blocks it.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Bastard enables Siam to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Bastard manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Bastard is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Siam throws a big right hand that misses.
Bastard 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.
Bastard avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bastard can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Siam controls the pace.
Siam scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T1#
Bastard controls Siam momentarily but Siam frees himself.
Siam throws a strike but Bastard rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Bastard postures up.
Bastard stays in close to Siam's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Siam isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Bastard stacks Siam 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 Bastard!
Siam tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bastard wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Siam is working hard here to advance position.
Siam struggling a bit here.
Action Bastard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Bastard wants to lay and pray for a moment but Siam keeps working.
Siam looking for a sweep but Bastard has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Siam tries to lock up and control but Bastard gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bastard with good strikes from the mount here!
Siam is in a horrible position here. Bastard smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Chan Siam is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#CUT2#It looks like Chan Siam has been cut.#T3#
Bastard throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Bastard is landing with some decent strikes but Siam is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Bastard trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bastard tries to stand up but Siam had a hold of his arm and he's managed to perform a nice reversal, into half guard.
Siam sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB2#
Bastard looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bastard misses with some strikes from the bottom. #T4#
Siam wants to control but Bastard is keeping him busy.
Bastard is trying to stand back up but Siam is controlling him
Still in half guard, Siam seems content to control.
Siam'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.
Siam throwing shots but Bastard is blocking nicely.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Bastard tries to kick Siam off but Siam keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Bastard is trying to maintain the position but Siam is very close to passing his half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Siam controlling the action here.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Action Bastard.
I think Siam has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

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

Event: C84: Alyoshin vs. McDonald
Date: Feb 06, 2022

#R1##CL#
Cardona has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bastard misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bastard blocks a body shot from Cardona.
Bastard has a couple of punches blocked by Cardona.
Cardona misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bastard looking for a takedown.
Cardona blocks a body shot from Bastard.
Bastard misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cardona lands a left hand.
Bastard goes for a takedown attempt but Cardona pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Bastard slips a jab from Cardona.
Cardona avoids the body shot from Bastard.
Cardona throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Cardona avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cardona throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bastard fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Cardona is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cardona takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bastard throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bastard just misses with a punch to the body.
Cardona misses with a looping right.
Bastard throws a leg kick but Cardona moved away.
Bastard lands with a hook. Cardona tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Action Bastard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bastard. Cardona does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Cardona connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bastard. Bastard circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cardona looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cardona looks for the body kick but Bastard saw that one coming.
Bastard scores with a hook to the body. Cardona takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #CL#
Cardona closes the distance and clinches.
Bastard blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cardona lands a shoulder strike.
A short uppercut from Bastard.
Cardona tries to work over Bastard's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A body shot lands from Cardona.
A right hand to the body from Cardona.
Cardona can't find room to land a body shot as Bastard controls the action.
Bastard tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cardona lands a body punch in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cardona.
Bastard tries to score a body lock takedown but Cardona shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Calixto Cardona has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Action Bastard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right from Cardona.
Cardona prevents a body shot from Bastard.
Bastard blocks a body shot from Cardona.
Bastard changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cardona fights it off and pushes away nicely. #T2#
Bastard connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bastard with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cardona to score with a decent uppercut.
Cardona tries a head kick but it misses.
Cardona misses with a looping left.
Bastard is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Cardona with a body shot.
Cardona checks the leg kick nicely there.
Cardona cracks Bastard with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bastard looks to throw the jab but Cardona is out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Cardona moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Cardona lands with a cross.
Cardona throws a big shot that misses.
Cardona uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bastard.
Cardona takes one on the button.
Bastard bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cardona's head backwards.
A low kick lands for Cardona.
Calixto Cardona is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bastard misses the jab.
Cardona half committed to a counter leg kick.
Bastard getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bastard just misses with a punch to the body.
Bastard's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Cardona connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bastard scrambles back to his feet.
Cardona scores with a push kick.#T3#
Bastard misses with a jab to the body
and Cardona counters with a nice body kick.
Bastard uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bastard fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bastard looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A swing and a miss from Cardona.
Bastard feints the counter takedown.
Cardona avoids the body shot from Bastard.
Cardona lands a slapping body shot.
Cardona takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bastard takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bastard lunges at Cardona with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cardona's hand.
Bastard slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bastard waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cardona.
A head kick misses from Cardona.
A little jabbing left from Bastard on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bastard waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cardona.
Bastard jabbing away but nothing is landing. #TD2#
Bastard drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Bastard keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Cardona's head.
Cardona keeping full guard, as Bastard tries to pass.
Bastard trying to control the position from guard on top but Cardona is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Cardona is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bastard is controlling him.
Bastard is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Cardona is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Bastard dives into side control.
Bastard creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Bastard cracks Cardona with a big right hand but Cardona just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bastard creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Cardona sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Bastard misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Cardona defending against the ground and pound.
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 Calixto Cardona will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Bastard walks into a jab.
Cardona tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bastard swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Cardona gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Cardona swings wildly with an uppercut but Bastard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cardona misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bastard.
Cardona blocks a body shot from Bastard.
Bastard pushes Cardona back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bastard tries for a takedown but Cardona manages to get underhooks.
Bastard drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cardona pulls his leg out and moves away.
Nice defenses there by Cardona.
Bastard fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cardona looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bastard fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bastard looks to score with a jab to the body but Cardona is just out of range.
Cardona is looking to clinch but Bastard is avoiding it.
A little jabbing left from Bastard on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A big right from Cardona misses.
Cardona has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bastard finds it's way round the side to connect with Cardona's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cardona throws a body shot but no joy.
Cardona moves away from the strike by Bastard.
Cardona lands with a nice body kick. #T1#
Cardona throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A big left from Bastard misses.
Bastard scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Cardona is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bastard.
Bastard moves away from the strike by Cardona.
Bastard moves out of range as Cardona strikes.
Cardona goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Good work by Cardona as he checks the leg kick.
Cardona takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bastard moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bastard misses the shot to the body.
Cardona is looking to clinch.
Cardona throws a front kick that sends Bastard stumbling back into the cage.
Cardona clobbers Bastard with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bastard takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Cardona on the wrong end of a nice jab.
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!
Bastard scores with a sloppy right hand. Cardona should have avoided that one.
Cardona takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Cardona displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bastard throws out the jab. #T2#
Bastard bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cardona's head backwards.
A big right from Cardona misses.
Bastard lands a nice hook to Cardona's body. Cardona takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bastard is looking to chop away at Cardona's legs.
Bastard stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Cardona scoring well with a low kick there.
Cardona throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bastard sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bastard scores with a jab to the head.
A punch combination from Cardona misses.
Cardona uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bastard.
Cardona blocks a jab.
Bastard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cardona.
Cardona doesn't manage to clinch there - Bastard circles away.
Cardona is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bastard swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cardona misses with the body kick
and Bastard counters with a stiff right hand.
A slow jab from Bastard misses its intended target.
A jab lands there for Bastard.
Cardona keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bastard throws a hook but Cardona blocks it.#T3#
Cardona on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Cardona looks for the body kick but Bastard saw that one coming.
Bastard on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #CL#
Cardona moves into the clinch.
Bastard working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bastard swings wildly with an uppercut but Cardona uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD2#
Bastard wants the takedown. Cardona is fighting it off but Bastard persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Cardona's guard against the cage.
Cardona preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bastard wants to control from the top but Cardona keeps moving.
Bastard pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cardona is keeping the position for now.
Bastard content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bastard wants to control from the top but Cardona keeps moving. #T4#
Bastard stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cardona swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bastard trying to control but Cardona is working from the bottom.
Bastard stops Cardona from standing up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Bastard is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cardona sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Calixto Cardona has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Action Bastard.#TD2#
Bastard darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bastard throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Action Bastard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Bastard fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Cardona tries to clinch up but Bastard circles away and keeps his distance.
Cardona smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bastard ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cardona just misses with a punch to the body.
Cardona pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bastard let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bastard wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A jab from Bastard does it's job there.
Cardona misses with a looping left.
Cardona uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bastard.
Bastard throws a looping overhand right but Cardona ducks down to avoid it.
Cardona tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bastard will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
An attempted straight right counter from Cardona misses the target.
Cardona looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bastard staying out of range there.
Cardona dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bastard. That did some damage!
Cardona thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bastard bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cardona's head backwards.
Bastard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slow jab from Cardona misses its intended target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cardona throws a body punch but Bastard moves out of range. #T1#
Cardona checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bastard tries to move into range but Cardona moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CL#
Cardona closes the distance and clinches.
Bastard misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bastard misses with a punch to the body.
Cardona working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cardona has a couple of punches blocked by Bastard.
Bastard blocking some punches.
Bastard blocking some punches.
Bastard is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Cardona pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Calixto Cardona has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Action Bastard.
Bastard lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cardona scores with a shoulder strike.
Cardona misses with a body punch.
Bastard swings wildly with an uppercut but Cardona uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bastard misses with some punches.
Cardona lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bastard.
Bastard misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bastard lands an uppercut.#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!
Cardona lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cardona lands with a short shot to the head.
Bastard swings wildly with an uppercut but Cardona uses good head movement to avoid it.
Calixto Cardona has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Still in the clinch, Cardona scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cardona throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bastards head.
Cardona scores with a shoulder strike.
Bastard takes a shot to the head.
Cardona tries to throw a body punch but Bastard avoids it by throwing Cardona back against the cage.
Bastard lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Cardona presses Bastard against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bastard takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bastard is looking for a takedown.
A head punch on the inside from Bastard fails to land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cardona.
Cardona stops a takedown attempt from Bastard.
Bastard lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cardona throws a punch but it's blocked by Bastard.
Cardona misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bastard blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bastard misses with some punches. #T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bastard.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bastard.
Bastard can't find room to land a body shot as Cardona controls the action.
Cardona misses with a punch to the body.
Cardona tries a body shot but Bastard blocks it.
Cardona tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bastard's elbow.
Cardona lands with a right to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Cardona as Bastard tries to tie him up.
Bastard misses with some punches.
Cardona blocking some punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Cardona.
Cardona scores with a shot to the side of Bastard's head.
Cardona digs a right hand into Bastard's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bastard's gas tank.
A short right from Cardona on the inside.
Cardona makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cardona lands a shot to the body.
Cardona lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cardona lands with a left to the head. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cardona misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cardona.
Bastard blocks a body shot from Cardona.
Cardona stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bastard has a couple of punches blocked by Cardona.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Bastard lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bastard.
Cardona lands a body shot.
Bastard blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cardona misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cardona lands a left hand.
Cardona swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cardona lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cardona lands a body punch in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bastard struggles to land a body shot inside as Cardona controls his hands.
Bastard throws a punch but it's blocked by Cardona.
Bastard tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cardona pushes Bastard back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bastard blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Calixto Cardona showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Cardona 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

Event: C81: McDonald vs. Gee
Date: Jan 15, 2022

#R1#
Bastard looks to score with a jab to the body but Kitjakarn is just out of range.
Kitjakarn replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Bastard blocks it well.
Kitjakarn lands a head kick. Bastard smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CUT2#It looks like Action Bastard has been cut.#TD#
Kitjakarn gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kitjakarn managing to control the position.
Bastard trying to control but Kitjakarn is working from the bottom.
Bastard scoring with some ground and pound.
Bastard has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Bastard lands a couple of digs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kitjakarn not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bastard trying to control the position from guard on top but Kitjakarn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bastard keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kitjakarn's head.
Bastard wants to control from the top but Kitjakarn keeps moving. #T1#
Bastard working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bastard stays in close to Kitjakarn's body and controls the position.
Kitjakarn is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Bastard wants to pass the guard but Kitjakarn is keeping the position.
Kitjakarn is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Bastard throws an elbow that misses. Kitjakarn uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bastard's guard. Nice move by Kitjakarn!#REVB#
Kitjakarn controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kitjakarn preventing the sweep.
Kitjakarn's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T2#
Bastard wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Bastard 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.
Kitjakarn trying to control the position from guard on top but Bastard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kitjakarn is stalling in the full guard.
Bastard is trying to control the position from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bastard misses with a body shot
and Kitjakarn counters with a body kick that stops Bastard in his tracks momentarily.
Bastard thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bastard throws a jab but it's blocked by Kitjakarn. #T3#
Bastard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kitjakarn.
The fighters circling - Bastard throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kitjakarn takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bastard loads up on a big right hand but Kitjakarn slips the punch.
Bastard thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bastard scores with a decent looking hook.
Bastard throws a leg kick that misses.
Kitjakarn only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Action Bastard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bastard swings for the body but Kitjakarn moves out of range.
Jab by Bastard.
Bastard gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bastard takes a swing at Kitjakarn's ribcage but misses.
Bastard rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kitjakarn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bastard scores with a hook.
Kitjakarn slips under a jab.
Bastard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kitjakarn was well out of range. Poor timing from Bastard.
Bastard scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Biabas Kitjakarn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bastard takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bastard throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kitjakarn sees it coming and avoids it easily.#TD#
Bastard scores with a takedown into Kitjakarn's guard.
Bastard trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bastard working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bastard looking to pass the guard.
Bastard is working hard here to advance position.
Kitjakarn trying to control the position here.
Kitjakarn working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bastard.
Kitjakarn seems keen to control Bastard's posture.
Bastard looking to pass the guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Action Bastard dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Action Bastard's cut.
That's time! Bastard's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Kitjakarn turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bastard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab from Bastard misses.
Bastard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kitjakarn moves away.
Kitjakarn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bastard.
Kitjakarn is trying to counter with his kicks.
Nice body kick there by Kitjakarn.
Bastard misses with a lunging right hand
and Kitjakarn counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bastard thinking.
Bastard takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kitjakarn misses with an attempted mid kick.
A quick step to the side and Bastard tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bastard throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kitjakarn stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bastard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kitjakarn moves away.
Kitjakarn lands an overhand right.
Bastard throws a body punch but Kitjakarn moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Kitjakarn misses.
Kitjakarn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bastard.
Bastard misses with a hook to the body
and Kitjakarn counters with a two punch combo. #T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Bastard misses the target.
Bastard misses with a wild body shot.
Kitjakarn now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kitjakarn is looking to slow Bastard down with leg kicks.
Bastard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kitjakarn.
Bastard appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Biabas Kitjakarn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bastard throws a body punch but Kitjakarn moves out of range.
Bastard throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kitjakarn counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Bastard blocks the body kick.
Bastard rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bastard takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kitjakarn misses the jab.
Kitjakarn moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Bastard works the jab nicely.
Bastard fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kitjakarn on the side of the head.
Kitjakarn takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bastard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kitjakarn was well out of range. Poor timing from Bastard.
Bastard misses with an uppercut
and Kitjakarn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bastard throws a body shot but no joy.
Kitjakarn takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kitjakarn looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bastard lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bastard misses with a wild body shot.
Kitjakarn looks to land a left hand but Bastard moved out of range nicely.
Bastard blocks a low kick nicely.
Kitjakarn defending well as Bastard loads up on a big left hand.
Kitjakarn shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bastard misses with a hook to the body
letting Kitjakarn counter with a right hand. #TD#
Kitjakarn gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Bastard to score an easy takedown into full guard.

Kitjakarn scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Bastard lands with an uppercut that bounces Kitjakarn off the cage and back into range.#T3#
Bastard throws a body punch but Kitjakarn moves out of range.
Bastard lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bastard catches Kitjakarn with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kitjakarn has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Kitjakarn on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bastard misses with a looping left.
Bastard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kitjakarn.
Bastard thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bastard avoids a kick to the body.
A quick step to the side and Bastard tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bastard scores with a nice strike.
Kitjakarn lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bastard at a distance.
Bastard takes a swing at Kitjakarn's ribcage but misses.
Kitjakarn swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bastard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kitjakarn moves away.
Bastard throws a body shot but no joy.
Kitjakarn moves away from the strike by Bastard.
Bastard is looking to wear down Kitjakarn with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T4#
Bastard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kitjakarn was well out of range. Poor timing from Bastard.
Kitjakarn steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Bastard throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kitjakarn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kitjakarn takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kitjakarn just misses with a punch to the body.
Bastard lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bastard with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kitjakarn fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bastard is out of range.
Bastard throws a body punch but Kitjakarn moves out of range.
Kitjakarn moves forwards but Bastard connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kitjakarn swings for the body but Bastard moves out of range.
Kitjakarn throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bastard displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kitjakarn throws out the jab.
Bastard is looking to counter punch.
Kitjakarn slips under a jab.
Kitjakarn shapes to counter with a head kick.
Bastard misses the shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Biabas Kitjakarn will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Action Bastard's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Bastard misses with a left hand
and Kitjakarn counters with a straight right hand.
Bastard misses with a takedown attempt
and Kitjakarn counters with a thumping low kick.
Kitjakarn works the jab nicely.
That kick from Kitjakarn tenderised Bastard's leg. Bastard is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bastard misses the body punch
and Kitjakarn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bastard misses with a left hand
and Kitjakarn counters with a nice leg kick.
Bastard throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kitjakarn misses with a looping left.
A bone on bone clash there as Bastard blocks the leg kick.
Bastard lands with a good body shot.
Bastard throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kitjakarn is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bastard with a body shot.
Kitjakarn throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A lazy left from Bastard finds it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice defenses there by Kitjakarn.
Bastard misses with a lunging right hand
and Kitjakarn counters with a good, hard body kick but Bastard shrugs it off. #T1#
Kitjakarn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bastard.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kitjakarn. Bastard does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bastard pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kitjakarn jabs at Bastard's body.
Kitjakarn throws out a loose jab but Bastard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bastard is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bastard misses with a takedown
enabling Kitjakarn to counter with a crisp jab.
Bastard listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bastard scores with a jab.
Kitjakarn displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bastard throws out the jab.
Kitjakarn now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kitjakarn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bastard manages to avoid it.
Bastard misses the jab.#TD#
Bastard drives through with a takedown into Kitjakarn's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kitjakarn is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
Kitjakarn wants to sweep here but Bastard controlling him for the moment.
Kitjakarn controlling Bastard's posture.
Bastard lands a couple of elbows.
Kitjakarn pulls Bastard in close to prevent any damage.
Bastard slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Bastard in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #T3#
Kitjakarn struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Bastard wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kitjakarn, who protects the arm well.
Bastard trying to control the position but Kitjakarn is working away.
Bastard lands a nice forearm strike.
Kitjakarn is trying to escape the position but Bastard is controlling the position.
Kitjakarn is looking for a sweep.
Kitjakarn wants to control but Bastard postures up.
Kitjakarn tries to buck Bastard off but Bastard is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kitjakarn struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Bastard working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T4#
Bastard connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Kitjakarn some visible discomfort.
Bastard controls the position.
Kitjakarn can't do much from the bottom here.
Kitjakarn being controlled for a moment.
Kitjakarn tries to improve position but can't.
Kitjakarn wants to control but Bastard postures up.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Biabas Kitjakarn.
I think Kitjakarn 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:28
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:29
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:28

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

Event: C78: McNasty vs. Tofail
Date: Dec 26, 2021

#R1#
Bastard misses with an uppercut. Matsunaga saw that one coming.
Matsunaga defending well as Bastard loads up on a big left hand.
The fighters circling - Bastard throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Matsunaga with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bastard to score with a decent uppercut.
Matsunaga misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bastard.
Bastard appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A swing and a miss from Bastard.#TD#
Bastard shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bastard showed some decent athleticism there.
Bastard definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Matsunaga tries to get to full guard but Bastard has control of the leg.
Matsunaga wants to control but Bastard is keeping busy.
Matsunaga is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bastard working the head and body with strikes.
Matsunaga taking some punishment here, with Bastard in his half guard.
Bastard wants to control but Matsunaga is keeping him busy.
Bastard sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Matsunaga defending well though. #T1#
Matsunaga is looking to control Bastard's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Matsunaga avoid being mounted?
Matsunaga is looking for a sweep. Bastard is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bastard is trying to control. Matsunaga wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Matsunaga manages to get to full guard.
Bastard lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bastard throwing strikes from guard but Matsunaga blocks nicely.
Matsunaga wants to sweep here but Bastard controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Matsunaga throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bastard working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T2#
Matsunaga keeping moving, preventing Bastard from controlling successfully.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Matsunaga working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bastard. #SUB2#
Matsunaga working for a triangle but Bastard defends it easily.
Matsunaga is trying to keep Bastard in close. #SUB2#
Matsunaga has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Bastard is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Matsunaga.
Matsunaga is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Bastard working the body and head with strikes.
Bastard has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Matsunaga!
Matsunaga is trying desperately to improve position.
Bastard looking to control and managing it successfully.
Bastard pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Matsunaga tries to lock up and control but Bastard gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Matsunaga is looking to get to half guard.
Bastard scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Bastard controlling from the full mount.
Bastard seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Matsunaga for as long as he can get away with.
Bastard in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas. #T4#
Bastard avoids the attempt from Matsunaga to control.
Matsunaga is looking to get to half guard.
Bastard fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matsunaga tries to hold on but Bastard postures up.
Bastard wants to control the pace but Matsunaga is squirming around nicely.
Bastard raining down shots from the mount!
Matsunaga tries to lock up and control but Bastard gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bastard landing strikes, looking to finish!
Matsunaga wants to control but Bastard is having none of it.
Bastard lands a big shot there that rocks Matsunaga but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Action Bastard dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Bastard connects with a looping right hand.
Bastard swings for the body but Matsunaga moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Matsunaga misses the target.
Bastard checks a low kick from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bastard.
Matsunaga ducks right into an uppercut from Bastard.
A telegraphed right hand from Bastard misses the target.
Bastard bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bastard moves away from the strike by Matsunaga.
Matsunaga looks to land a combination but Bastard avoids it well.
Bastard attempts a counter takedown but Matsunaga avoids it well and moves away.
Matsunaga throws a body punch but Bastard moves out of range.
Matsunaga swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bastard blocks a head kick by Matsunaga.
Bastard thows a left - swing and a miss!
Matsunaga tried to score with a low kick but Bastard checks it.
Bastard is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bastard avoids a punch combination nicely.
Matsunaga stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#TD#
Bastard drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matsunaga is trying to improve his position.
Action Bastard overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Matsunaga prevents Bastard from moving into mount.
Bastard lands some shots froms side control.
Bastard is putting a hurting on Matsunaga here, landing some big shots from side control.
Bastard wants to lay and pray for a moment but Matsunaga keeps working.
Matsunaga can't do much from the bottom here.
Matsunaga is trying to get back to half guard.
Matsunaga manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Bastard passes the guard and advances to mount!
Bastard trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T2#
Bastard lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Matsunaga is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Bastard is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Matsunaga can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Bastard scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Matsunaga?
Bastard has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Matsunaga's face.
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!
Bastard looking to control but Matsunaga is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Matsunaga is bucking up trying to escape but Bastard cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Matsunaga is in all sorts of trouble here.
Bastard pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Bastard controlling from mount.
Bastard lands a big shot there that rocks Matsunaga but he's holding on and managing to survive for now. #T3#
Matsunaga is wriggling around trying to escape.
Matsunaga is in a horrible position here. Bastard smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Bastard trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bastard lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Bastard looking to control but Matsunaga is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Matsunaga is trying desperately to improve position.
Matsunaga sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bastard lands a nice short elbow.#T4##SUB2#
Matsunaga is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bastard pulls his head out easily.
Matsunaga has a hand on Bastard's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Bastard takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Bastard tries to control but Matsunaga wriggling away.
Matsunaga working to try and regain half guard.
Bastard punishing his opponent with strikes.
Bastard lands a heavy elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matsunaga can't escape the position.
Bastard with good strikes from the mount here!
Matsunaga wants to control but Bastard is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Action Bastard dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Matsunaga misses the shot to the body.
Matsunaga looks to land a left hand but Bastard moved out of range nicely.
Bastard throws a hook to the side of Matsunaga's head but Matsunaga sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And Matsunaga responds with a good body kick, but Bastard manages to step out the way in time.
Bastard swings for the body but Matsunaga moves out of range.
Bastard slips under a jab from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga connects with a leg kick.
Matsunaga takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bastard moves away from the strike by Matsunaga.
Matsunaga throws a low kick, looking for Bastard's leg but Bastard calmly moves out of range.
Matsunaga scores with a push kick.
Bastard closes the distance and clinches up with Matsunaga, looking for a takedown. Bastard pushes Matsunaga against the cage but Matsunaga circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Matsunaga takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Matsunaga misses with a body shot.
Bastard throws a body shot but no joy.
Bastard throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Matsunaga sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsunaga throws a leg kick but Bastard checks it.
Matsunaga connects with a body shot that sends Bastard's belly button to the back.
Matsunaga misses with a low kick.
A little feinted left hand from Bastard on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bastard 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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bastard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Matsunaga walks into a left hand. #T1#
Matsunaga misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bastard lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Matsunaga at a distance.
Matsunaga lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Matsunaga.
Bastard throws a body shot but no joy.
Matsunaga cracks Bastard with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bastard. Matsunaga does a little dance to reset his feet.
Matsunaga takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Futoshi Matsunaga seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bastard moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Matsunaga throws a low kick but Bastard avoids it.
Bastard is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Matsunaga can do to turn this around?
Matsunaga keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bastard avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Bastard throws a body shot but no joy.
Bastard defending well as Matsunaga loads up on a big left hand.
Matsunaga closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A slow jab from Bastard misses its intended target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bastard misses with a wild body shot.
Matsunaga is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bastard with a body shot.
Bastard takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Matsunaga swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Matsunaga misses the shot to the body.
Bastard tried to counter with a leg kick but Matsunaga avoided it.
Bastard throws a body shot but no joy.
Matsunaga throws a looping overhand right but Bastard ducks down to avoid it.
Action Bastard is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Bastard misses with a body shot.
Bastard tests Matsunaga's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bastard on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bastard takes a swing at Matsunaga's ribcage but misses.
Matsunaga shapes to counter with a head kick.
Bastard misses with a wild body shot.
Futoshi Matsunaga is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bastard changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Matsunaga throws a leg kick but Bastard sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Bastard looks to throw the jab but Matsunaga is out of range.
Bastard backing away here, and Matsunaga unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Matsunaga ducks under a wild hook from Bastard.
Bastard connects with a jab.
Bastard looks to throw the jab but Matsunaga is out of range.
Matsunaga misses with a body shot.
Bastard moves out of range as Matsunaga strikes.
Matsunaga waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bastard.
Bastard throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Matsunaga on the side of the head.
Matsunaga connects with a leg kick.
Matsunaga uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bastard.
Bastard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga tries to bum rush Bastard with a series of wild strikes but Bastard uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bastard swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T3#
Bastard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Matsunaga throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bastard avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Matsunaga throws a leg kick but Bastard sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Matsunaga 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 Bastard has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bastard and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Matsunaga throws out a loose jab but Bastard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bastard staying out of range there.
Bastard takes a swing at Matsunaga's ribcage but misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Matsunaga 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 Bastard has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bastard and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bastard dodges the punch combination from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga slips a straight right by Bastard.
Matsunaga takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bastard. Matsunaga does a little dance to reset his feet.
A nice side step and Matsunaga releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Matsunaga will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bastard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matsunaga moves away.
Bastard fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Matsunaga throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bastard cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bastard changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Matsunaga tries to avoid it but Bastard manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Matsunaga to the ground. Matsunaga escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Futoshi Matsunaga has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Matsunaga on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T4#
Matsunaga moves out of range as Bastard strikes.
Bastard lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matsunaga keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nice shot by Bastard.
Bastard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga ducks under a wild hook from Bastard.
Bastard shoots in for a takedown but Matsunaga shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Action Bastard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Matsunaga throws a shot to the body.
Matsunaga throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bastard.
Bastard uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bastard scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Matsunaga lands a head kick. Bastard smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Bastard throws a shot from downtown. Matsunaga moves away and avoids it.
Matsunaga takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bastard. Matsunaga does a little dance to reset his feet.
Matsunaga on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bastard lands with an uppercut that bounces Matsunaga off the cage and back into range.
Nice shot lands for Matsunaga.
Bastard ducks under a wild hook from Matsunaga.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Action Bastard!
A relieved looking Action Bastard 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: C75: McNasty vs. Alyoshin
Date: Dec 04, 2021

#R1#
Bandicoot tries for a takedown but Bastard sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bastard with a nice cross.
Bastard bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bastard lands a jab to Bandicoot's midsection.
Bandicoot fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bastard looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#TD#
Bastard shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bastard showed some decent athleticism there.
Bandicoot manages to get to full guard.
Bastard wants to control from the top but Bandicoot keeps moving.
Bastard loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bastard looking to pass the guard.
Bandicoot avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T1#
Bastard pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bandicoot is keeping the position for now.
Bastard is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bastard throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB2#
Bandicoot is looking for a triangle but Bastard pushes his legs off easily.
Bandicoot keeping moving, preventing Bastard from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Bandicoot is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bastard is aware though and is defending well.
Bastard slips nicely into half guard.
Bastard is thwarting Bandicoot's attempts to control the position.
Bastard is trying to control the action in half guard but Bandicoot is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T2##SUB2#
Bandicoot looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Bastard is working for a kimura but Bandicoot is defending it quite comfortably.
Bastard is looking to take a break and control but Bandicoot is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bastard is thwarting Bandicoot's attempts to control the position.
Bastard winds up and cracks Bandicoot with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Bastard perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Bastard lands with a punch from half guard.
Bastard lands with a punch from half guard. #T3#
Bandicoot is looking to control Bastard's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bandicoot avoid being mounted?
Bastard controlling the action here.
Bastard lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB2#
Bandicoot is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bastard pulls his head out easily.
Bastard scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Well, if Bastard is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Bandicoot wants to improve his position but Bastard is controlling well. #SUB2#
Bandicoot looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4#
Bandicoot is staying active underneath Bastard, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bastard missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bastard wants to control but Bandicoot is keeping him busy.
Bastard lands with a punch from half guard.
Bastard lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bastard is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Bastard prevents Bandicoot from improving his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bandicoot is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bastard's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bastard's back!
Bastard trying to control but not successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Action Bastard dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Bandicoot throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bastard is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bandicoot can do to turn this around?
Bandicoot swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bastard clobbers Bandicoot with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bastard lands a jab to the head.
Bastard dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bandicoot takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bastard lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bandicoot takes one to the chin there.
Bandicoot scores with a jab to the body.
Bandicoot doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bandicoot throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Action Bastard is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Bastard feints and as Bandicoot raises his hands in defense, Bastard changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bandicoot is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bastard pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bandicoot is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Bandicoot has an active guard here but Bastard has managed to pass into half guard. #T1##SUB2#
Bandicoot looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Bandicoot actively working from the bottom here.
Bastard prevents Bandicoot from improving his position.
Bastard works his way into full mount!
Bastard lands a heavy elbow. #T2#
Bandicoot bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Bastard not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bastard pulls Bandicoot in close to prevent any damage.
Bandicoot works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Bastard tries to get to full guard but Bandicoot has control of the leg.
Bastard is working hard here to advance position.
Bandicoot lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Bastard wants to control but Bandicoot is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T3##SUB2#
Bandicoot seems to be working for a kimura but Bastard defends the submission attempt.
Bastard manages to get to full guard.
Bastard is pulling down on Bandicoot's head. It's preventing any offense from Bandicoot, at least for the moment.
Bastard utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bastard trying to keep a closed guard but Bandicoot is proving a slippery customer.
Bandicoot cracks Bastard with a solid left hand.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bastard seems keen to control Bandicoot's posture.#SUB#
Bastard is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bandicoot is aware though and is defending well.
Bandicoot loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bandicoot loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bastard is trying to keep Bandicoot in close.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Bastard is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Bandicoot is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bastard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As Bastard backs off Bandicoot throws a huge counter combo but Bastard manages to avoid it all.
Bandicoot walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bandicoot pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Action Bastard dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Bastard jabs Bandicoot to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bandicoot avoids the body shot from Bastard.
Bandicoot now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Bastard fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bandicoot looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bastard throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bandicoot stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bastard avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bastard throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bandicoot counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bandicoot uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bandicoot takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bastard scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Bastard is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bandicoot.
Bastard with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bastard lands with an uppercut that bounces Bandicoot off the cage and back into range.
Bastard throws a poor cross that misses
and Bandicoot counters with a stiff right hand.
Bastard scores with a nice right hand.
Bandicoot takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T1#
Bastard pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bandicoot appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bastard.
Bastard throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bandicoot stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bastard looks to score with a jab to the body but Bandicoot is just out of range.
Bandicoot throws a body punch but Bastard moves out of range.
Bastard lands with a straight right. Bandicoot didn't see that one coming.
Some wild striking there from Bandicoot.
Bastard lands with a hook. Bandicoot tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bastard misses with an uppercut.
A little jabbing left from Bandicoot on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bastard is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bandicoot.
Bandicoot walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bastard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bandicoot manages to avoid it.
Bastard cracks a nice hook into Bandicoot's ribs.
Action Bastard is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Bastard throws out a loose jab but Bandicoot uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bandicoot connects with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bastard lands an overhand right.
Bandicoot ducks under a wild hook from Bastard.
Bandicoot looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bastard looks to score with a jab to the body but Bandicoot is just out of range.
Bastard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bandicoot manages to avoid it.
Bandicoot throws a head kick that misses.
Bastard lands a body shot. #TD#
Bastard manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Bandicoot on his heels. He'll look to pass Bandicoot's guard now, I'm sure.
Bastard throwing strikes but missing.
Bastard is looking to work some ground and pound but Bandicoot has wrist control.
Crush Bandicoot has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bastard's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Bandicoot looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T3#
Bastard is stalling in the full guard.
Bandicoot working a defensive guard here.
Bastard slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Bastard trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Bandicoot looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Bastard is defending well. Bandicoot quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Bastard has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Bandicoot celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Crush Bandicoot!
A very excited looking Crush Bandicoot 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: C72: Kahn vs. Kuwabara 3
Date: Nov 13, 2021

#R1#
Liu misses with a looping left.
Bastard throws a body shot but no joy.
Bastard takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Liu catches Bastard with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bastard uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Liu.
Bastard misses with a hook. Liu ducked under it nicely.
Liu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bastard.
Liu connects with a looping right hand.
Liu ducks under a wild hook from Bastard.
Bastard just misses with a punch to the body.
Bastard moves out of range of the body kick.
Liu with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bastard throws a body shot but no joy.
Bastard blocks a jab.
Liu scores with a nice strike.
Bastard tries to score with a low kick but Liu moves his leg out of the way.
We've been told by Liu's head coaches at Spartan Mixed Martial Arts that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Liu misses with a straight left.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bastard fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bastard throws a jab but it's blocked by Liu.
Liu moves out of range of the strikes.
Bastard fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Liu avoids it really well and circles away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#T1#
Liu lands with an uppercut that bounces Bastard off the cage and back into range.
Bastard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Liu missing with a left hand there. Bastard was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
An inside leg kick from Liu misses.
Bastard needs to keep his hands up - Liu had a free shot at his head there.
Bastard with a nice cross.
Liu throws a nice looking combination but Bastard bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Liu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bastard.
Bastard looks to land a right hand but Liu moved out of range.
Liu lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bastard looks to score with a jab to the body but Liu is just out of range.
Liu tries to score with a low kick but Bastard moves his leg out of the way.
Bastard uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Liu.
Nice uppercut there from Liu.
Bastard misses with a jab to the body
and Liu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bastard cracks Liu with an open hand slap.
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!
Liu fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bastard throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T2#
Bastard shoots for a double leg takedown but Liu sprawls well. He's pushed Bastard's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Balagot Liu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Action Bastard.
Bastard just misses with a punch to the body.
Bastard steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Liu.
Liu throws a hook to the side of Bastard's head but Bastard sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bastard throws a looping overhand right but Liu ducks down to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Liu misses the target.
A shot to the liver by Bastard. Beautiful body shot.
Bastard throws a hook but Liu blocks it.
Bastard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Liu moves away.
Liu staying out of range there.
Liu misses with a hook
and Bastard counters with a thumping low kick.
Liu looks to score with a jab to the body but Bastard is just out of range.
Liu throws a shot from downtown. Bastard moves away and avoids it.
Bastard looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bastard just misses with a punch to the body.
Bastard connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bastard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Liu lands with a straight right. Bastard didn't see that one coming.#TD2#
Bastard fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Liu to the ground. Bastard is now in Liu's guard.
Bastard is pushing down on Liu's leg trying to pass to half guard. Liu is fighting to maintain full guard but Bastard has managed to sneak the leg through.
Bastard throwing shots but Liu is blocking nicely. #T3#
Bastard throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bastard thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nice strikes from Bastard there.
Bastard is looking to take a break and control but Liu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bastard not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bastard is pressing down on Liu's thigh, looking to free his foot. Liu is holding on for now.
Bastard is controlling the pace.
Let's hope that Bastard has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bastard wants to pass the guard but Liu is defending well.
Bastard prevents Liu from standing back up.
Bastard scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Bastard has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Liu is refusing to be controlled, as Bastard sits in half guard.
Liu avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bastard.
Bastard wants to free his trapped foot but Liu is holding on for dear life with his legs.
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 Balagot Liu will probably get the nod.
That's time! Liu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Liu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Liu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bastard.
A jab from Liu misses.
Bastard swings for the body but Liu moves out of range.
Bastard throws an overhand right that lands on Liu's shoulder, as Liu tries to avoid the shot.
Bastard slips a straight right by Liu.
Bastard throws a body shot but no joy.
Bastard uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Liu.
Liu throws a low kick, looking for Bastard's leg but Bastard calmly moves out of range.
Liu scores with a leg kick.
Jab by Liu.
Bastard misses the shot to the body.
Bastard throws a lazy right hand but Liu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bastard. Liu does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little feinted left hand from Liu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A clash of legs there as Liu blocks the low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bastard throws out a loose jab but Liu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bastard rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Liu to counter with a crisp jab.
Liu is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bastard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Liu lands a nice looking body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Liu's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bastard under the eye.
Bastard misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Liu half committed to a counter leg kick.#T1#
Liu walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bastard digs a good body shot into Liu's ribs.
Liu keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Balagot Liu is winning the standup battle so far.
Bastard throws a low kick but Liu moves out of range easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bastard.
Liu moves out of range of the strikes.
Liu looks to land a combination. Bastard sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Liu misses with an uppercut. Bastard saw that one coming.
Good standup being displayed there by Bastard as he connects with a hook.
Liu throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Liu misses with a straight right.
Good exchange - Bastard coming out on top.
Liu misses with a straight right.
Liu takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bastard looks to land a right hand but Liu moved out of range.
Liu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Balagot Liu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Liu misses with an uppercut.
Bastard slips a jab from Liu.
Liu thows a left - swing and a miss! #T2#
Liu's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Liu duly obliges.
Bastard misses with a looping left.
A big right from Bastard misses.
A little feinted left hand from Liu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Liu connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bastard momentarily.
Bastard throws out a loose jab but Liu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bastard throws a jab but it's blocked by Liu.
Liu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bastard moves away.
Liu lands with an overhand left.
Liu throws a jab when Bastard was well out of range.
Liu misses with a straight left.
Bastard misses with a hook
and Liu counters with a nice low kick that buckles Bastard's knee momentarily.
Bastard blocks a jab.
Bastard throws a front kick aimed at Liu's knee but Liu avoids it well.
It looked like Liu was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bastard.
Bastard with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Liu to score with a decent uppercut.
Liu misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Liu throws a hook but Bastard blocks it.
Bastard is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Liu with a body shot.
Liu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Liu lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Liu takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Good exchange - Bastard coming out on top.#T3#
Liu works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#TD2#
Bastard scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Liu explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Liu missing with a left hand there. Bastard was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Liu ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Liu throws a head kick but Bastard moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab from Bastard misses.
Bastard fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Liu looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Liu takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Liu doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bastard misses with a looping right.
Liu misses with a looping right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bastard. Liu does a little dance to reset his feet.
A head kick misses from Liu.
Bastard has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Liu swings for the body but Bastard moves out of range.
Liu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bastard misses with a body shot.
Liu looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bastard bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Liu's head backwards.
Liu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bastard.#T4#
Liu misses with an uppercut.
It seemed like Bastard was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bastard waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Liu.
Liu works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bastard throws a big shot that misses.
Liu's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bastard under the eye.
Bastard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Liu was well out of range. Poor timing from Bastard.
Liu throws an off balance right hand
enabling Bastard to counter with a crisp jab.
Bastard slips under a jab.
Bastard ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bastard lands with a right hand.
Bastard misses with a body shot.
Liu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bastard is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Liu with a body shot.
Liu misses with an uppercut.
Liu fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Liu throws a body punch but Bastard moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Bastard misses.
Liu paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bastard uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Liu.
Liu misses with an uppercut.
Liu moves forwards but Bastard connects with a nice, crisp jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Balagot Liu dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Bastard misses with a jab to the body
and Liu counters with a stiff right hand.
Liu walks into a straight right hand from Bastard.
Liu just misses with a punch to the body.
Bastard throws a big shot that misses.
A big left from Bastard misses.
Bastard moves out of range of the strikes.
Liu looks to land a right hand but Bastard moved out of range.
Liu throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bastard.
Bastard misses with a low kick.
A punch lands to the side of Bastard 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bastard pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bastard steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Liu.
A big left from Bastard misses.
Liu is looking to counter punch.
Liu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bastard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bastard digs a good body shot into Liu's ribs.
Bastard with a jab.
Liu gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bastard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bastard takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Liu sizes up Bastard with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Liu takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #T1#
Bastard jabs Liu right on the nose. Liu blinks but takes it well.
A left lands for Liu.
Bastard ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Liu throws an overhand right that lands on Bastard's shoulder, as Bastard tries to avoid the shot.
Bastard dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bastard throws a looping overhand right but Liu ducks down to avoid it.
A slow jab from Liu misses its intended target.
Bastard takes a swing at Liu's ribcage but misses.
Bastard looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bastard throws out a loose jab but Liu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bastard scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Liu throws a leg kick which misses Bastard's front leg but catches the back leg as Bastard tries to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Bastard misses the target.
Bastard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Liu throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bastard waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Liu.
Liu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Liu scores with a hook.
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!
Liu lands a body shot.
Liu throws an overhand right that lands on Bastard's shoulder, as Bastard tries to avoid the shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Bastard misses.#T2#
Bastard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Liu moves away.
Liu swings away with a body shot that misses
and Liu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Liu staying out of range there.
Liu misses the shot to the body.
Liu ducks under a wild hook from Bastard.
A looping hook to the body misses from Liu. Bastard does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bastard misses with a right hand
and Liu counters with a nice uppercut.
Bastard is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Liu.
Bastard lands with a right hand.
Liu tests Bastard's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bastard looks for a takedown but Liu sprawls well.
Jab by Liu.
Bastard misses with a body shot.
Liu connects with a crisp jab.
Liu throws a hook but Bastard avoids it easily.
Bastard just misses with a punch to the body.
Bastard stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T3#
Bastard blocks a leg kick.
A cross from Liu lands.
Liu fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bastard has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bastard takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bastard steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Liu.
Liu takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bastard misses with a body shot.
Bastard gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Liu throws a looping overhand right but Bastard ducks down to avoid it.
Liu misses with a looping right.
Bastard misses with an uppercut. Liu saw that one coming.
Bastard misses with a straight right.
A little feinted left hand from Liu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Liu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bastard.
Liu throws a body shot but no joy.
Bastard pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Liu looks to land a right hand but Bastard moved out of range.
Liu with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bastard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Liu.
Liu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bastard on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #T4#
Liu misses with a hook
and Bastard counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bastard lands with a right hand.
Bastard misses with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Bastard.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bastard. Liu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Liu throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A swing and a miss from Bastard.
It looked like Liu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Liu misses with a straight left.
Bastard moves away from the strike by Liu.
Bastard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Liu.
Bastard slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Liu scores with a three punch combo!
Bastard loads up on a big right hand but Liu slips the punch.
Liu misses with a wild combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Liu moves away from the strike by Bastard.
Good standup being displayed there by Liu as he connects with a hook.
Liu will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Balagot Liu did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4##TD2#
Bastard scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Bastard working the strikes but Liu uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Well, if Bastard is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Bastard lands strikes from half guard.
Bastard throwing shots but Liu is blocking nicely.
Bastard controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Bastard trying to control the action but Liu is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Bastard is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Liu has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bastard throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bastard not doing much here.
Bastard trying to control from half guard but Liu is working away. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bastard lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Bastard trying to mount his opponent but Liu defends it.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Bastard connects with a nice short shot to Liu's temple.
Balagot Liu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bastard tries to pass to full mount but Liu defends it.
Bastard missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bastard not landing any meaningful shots this time. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Liu takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bastard throws a big shot that misses.#T3#
Liu misses the shot to the body.
Bastard cracks Liu with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bastard steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Liu.
Liu doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bastard swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Liu checks a leg kick nicely.
Liu throws out a loose jab but Bastard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bastard throws a shot from downtown. Liu moves away and avoids it.
Liu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Liu lands a head kick. Bastard smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Liu takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Liu works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bastard throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Liu makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bastard throws a hook but Liu blocks it.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Liu. Bastard shrugs it off though.
Bastard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Liu moves away.
Bastard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Liu throws a body punch but Bastard moves out of range.
Liu defending well as Bastard loads up on a big left hand.
Liu scores with a shot to the body. #T4##TD2#
Bastard manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Liu on his heels. He'll look to pass Liu's guard now, I'm sure.

Liu has his feet on Bastard's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Bastard ducks under a wild hook from Liu.
Bastard takes a swing at Liu's ribcage but misses.
The fighters circling - Bastard throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Liu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Liu avoids the body shot from Bastard.
That kick from Liu tenderised Bastard's leg. Bastard is trying to keep his angry face on.
Liu throws a hook but Bastard avoids it easily.
Bastard thows a left - swing and a miss!
Liu throws a lazy right hand but Bastard sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bastard on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Liu throws a wild body kick that Bastard sees coming a mile off.
Liu cracks Bastard with a good jab.
Bastard's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bastard. Liu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Liu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Liu ducks under a wild hook from Bastard.
Liu takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Balagot Liu will probably get the nod.
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. This is the final round!#R5#
Bastard throws a body shot but no joy.
A big left from Liu misses.
Bastard misses with an uppercut. Liu saw that one coming.
Bastard attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bastard misses with a takedown attempt
and Bastard takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bastard lands with a shot to the body.
Bastard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Liu manages to avoid it.
Bastard is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Liu fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bastard has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Liu takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bastard throws a looping overhand right but Liu ducks down to avoid it.
Liu fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bastard misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Liu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bastard moves away.
Bastard changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Liu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bastard.
Both fighters circling a little - Liu finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Liu fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bastard has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bastard throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bastard needs to keep his hands up - Liu had a free shot at his head there.#T1#
Liu misses with a straight right.
Liu misses with a straight left.
Nice jab there from Liu.
Liu moves out of range as Bastard strikes.
Liu with a nice calf kick.#TD2#
Bastard 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.
Bastard postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bastard with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bastard scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Bastard wants to pass the guard but Liu is keeping the position.
Bastard 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.
Bastard pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Liu is keeping the position for now.
Action Bastard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Liu can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bastard controls the pace.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Action Bastard has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bastard in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Liu misses the shot to the body.
Bastard throws a body punch but Liu moves out of range.
Bastard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bastard lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Liu throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bastard swings for the body but Liu moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Liu scores with a hook.
Bastard misses with a wild body shot.
Bastard cracks a nice hook into Liu's ribs.
Bastard misses with a looping left.#T3#
Bastard throws a low kick but Liu avoids it.
Bastard looks to land a right hand but Liu moved out of range.
Liu lands with a right hand.
Liu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bastard sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Liu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bastard.
Bastard misses with a looping right.
Liu misses with a straight right.
Bastard takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A left and a right from Liu both land. Nice combination.
Liu will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Liu stuns Bastard with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bastard looks to land a left hand but Liu moved out of range nicely.
Bastard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Liu scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bastard doesn't seem bothered though.
Bastard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Liu moves away from the strike by Bastard. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Liu defending well as Bastard loads up on a big left hand.
Liu appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Bastard is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Liu.
Liu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bastard.
Liu scores with a nice head shot.
Liu with a hook.
Liu moves into range and connects with a jab.
A big right from Bastard misses.
Good shot there by Liu.
Liu lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bastard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Liu moves away.
Liu throwing a counter right hand but Bastard manages to avoid it.
A big right from Bastard misses.
Bastard looks to score with a jab to the body but Liu is just out of range.
The fighters circling - Bastard throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A nice leg kick from Liu, right into the meat of the thigh.
Liu lands a head shot.
Liu lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bastard at a distance.
Bastard misses with a body shot
and Liu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bastard. Liu does a little dance to reset his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Liu misses the target.
Liu moves out of range as Bastard strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Liu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Balagot Liu showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Liu, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 50:45
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 49:46
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Balagot Liu!
Balagot Liu retains his featherweight title!
Our winner, Balagot Liu, 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: C69: McNasty vs. Gee
Date: Oct 23, 2021

#R1#
Matsunaga throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Matsunaga connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bastard. Bastard circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nice defenses there by Bastard.
Matsunaga moves out of range as Bastard strikes.
Matsunaga looks to land a left hand but Bastard moved out of range nicely.
A punch lands to the side of Bastard 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Matsunaga lands a jab to the nose.
Bastard throws a hook to the side of Matsunaga's head but Matsunaga sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bastard shoots in and drives through. Matsunaga sprawls well.
Bastard looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bastard defending well as Matsunaga loads up on a big left hand.
Bastard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matsunaga.
Bastard swats away the attempt to clinch by Matsunaga.
Bastard flicks out a counter leg kick but Matsunaga steps away.
Bastard moves forwards but Matsunaga connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bastard throws a nice looking combination but Matsunaga bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Matsunaga throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bastard sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bastard getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bastard looks to score with a jab to the body but Matsunaga is just out of range.
A slow jab from Matsunaga misses its intended target.
Matsunaga on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bastard finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Matsunaga thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
Matsunaga throws a shot from downtown. Bastard moves away and avoids it.
Matsunaga fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bastard manages to avoid it.
Bastard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matsunaga manages to avoid it.
Bastard changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Matsunaga misses with a two punch combination.
Bastard throws out a counter right but Matsunaga avoids it with no problem.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bastard.
Matsunaga scores with a jab. Bastard acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bastard lands with a shot to the body.
Matsunaga throws a leg kick that misses.
A jab from Matsunaga does it's job there.
Futoshi Matsunaga is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Matsunaga keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A slow jab from Bastard misses its intended target.
Bastard ducks under a wild hook from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga takes a swing at Bastard's ribcage but misses.
Matsunaga tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bastard was well out of range. Poor timing from Matsunaga.
Bastard keeps the fight on the outside.
Bastard gets his head snapped back by a nice shot 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!
A slow jab from Bastard misses its intended target.
Matsunaga throws a lazy right hand but Bastard sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bastard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matsunaga moves away.
Bastard jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T2#
Matsunaga throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bastard paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The fighters circle momentarily. Matsunaga darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bastard avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Matsunaga misses with the combination.
Bastard looks to throw the jab but Matsunaga is out of range.
Matsunaga connects with a solid leg kick.
Bastard looks to score with a jab to the body but Matsunaga is just out of range.
Matsunaga throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bastard connects with a crisp jab.
Matsunaga lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bastard missing with a left hand there. Matsunaga was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bastard throws the left hand but Matsunaga avoids the punch easily.
Bastard throws a body punch but Matsunaga moves out of range.
Matsunaga bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Matsunaga is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Bastard lands with a hook. Matsunaga tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Matsunaga with the inside leg kick.
Matsunaga is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Jab, jab by Bastard - just one landing.
Bastard throws a shot from downtown. Matsunaga moves away and avoids it.
Matsunaga is looking to counter punch.
Matsunaga looks to throw the jab but Bastard is out of range.
Bastard appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Bastard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matsunaga. #T3##CL#
Matsunaga takes the fight into the clinch.
Bastard digs a right hand into Matsunaga's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Matsunaga's gas tank.
Matsunaga is trying to pull guard but Bastard has him pressed against the cage.#TD2#
Bastard gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Bastard seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB#
Matsunaga actively working from the bottom here.
Matsunaga has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Matsunaga is pressing down on Bastard's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bastard advances to half guard.
Matsunaga wants to improve his position but Bastard is controlling well.
Matsunaga trying to control here.
Matsunaga on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Bastard working the head and body with strikes.
Bastard controlling the pace. #T4#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bastard is thwarting Matsunaga's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Matsunaga manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Matsunaga is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bastard controls from within his opponent's guard.
Matsunaga keeping moving, preventing Bastard from controlling successfully.
Matsunaga looking to control.
Bastard postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bastard is working Matsunaga over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Action Bastard will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
A solid leg kick lands there for Matsunaga.
Matsunaga scores with a punch to the head.
A big right from Bastard misses.
Matsunaga tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bastard feints the counter takedown.#TD2#
Bastard shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Bastard wants to take a breather but Matsunaga is having none of it.
Bastard seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Matsunaga is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bastard scores with a couple of nice shots.
Matsunaga is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bastard controlling the pace. #SUB#
Matsunaga looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Matsunaga looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1#
Matsunaga is looking for a sweep. Bastard is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Matsunaga won't allow Bastard to pass to mount.
Matsunaga is looking for a sweep. Bastard is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Matsunaga wants to sweep but Bastard has passed to side control!
Bastard is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Matsunaga's shoulder. That is not cool.
You can see the frustration on Matsunaga's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
A lull in the action here as Bastard stalls from top position.
Matsunaga sneaks back into half guard.
Bastard trying to control from half guard but Matsunaga is working away. #T2#
Bastard is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Bastard performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Bastard's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Action Bastard has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Matsunaga looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bastard takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Matsunaga is staying active underneath Bastard, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Matsunaga keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Matsunaga wants to control but Bastard is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bastard looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Matsunaga actively working from the bottom here.#T3##SUB#
Matsunaga is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bastard pulls his head out easily.
Ground and pound from Bastard.
Ground and pound from Bastard.
Bastard wants to lay and pray for a moment but Matsunaga keeps working.
Bastard is looking to advance position but Matsunaga won't allow it.
Matsunaga is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Matsunaga looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bastard seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Matsunaga regains full guard. Nicely done. #T4##SUB#
Matsunaga looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Bastard passes into half guard. #SUB#
Matsunaga is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bastard pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Bastard is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Matsunaga trying to control but Bastard postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bastard tries to pass to full mount but Matsunaga defends it.
Bastard is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Matsunaga looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bastard stalling away here and it's allowed Matsunaga to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Action Bastard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Bastard misses with a wild body shot.
Bastard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Matsunaga lands a nice hook to Bastard's body. Bastard takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bastard misses with an uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Matsunaga.
Matsunaga lands a leg kick that knocks Bastard off balance momentarily.
Matsunaga scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bastard throws a shot to the body.
Matsunaga throws an overhand right that lands on Bastard's shoulder, as Bastard tries to avoid the shot.
Bastard slips a jab and a cross from Matsunaga.
Bastard takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The fighters circle momentarily. Matsunaga darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Futoshi Matsunaga is winning the standup battle so far.
Matsunaga avoids the body shot from Bastard.
Matsunaga throws a low kick but Bastard moves out of range easily.
Bastard just misses with a punch to the body.
Matsunaga has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Matsunaga there as he acknowledges the shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bastard lands a body shot.
Matsunaga bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Matsunaga throws a low kick but Bastard avoids it.
Nice jab there from Bastard. #TD2#
Bastard drives through with a takedown into Matsunaga's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#T1#
Bastard trying to control but Matsunaga is working from the bottom.
Bastard advances to half guard.
Bastard frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Matsunaga really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Bastard lands with some strikes.
Bastard putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Bastard prevents Matsunaga from getting the reversal.
Bastard wants to control the pace but Matsunaga is squirming around nicely.
Matsunaga wants to hold on but Bastard pushes him away.
Action Bastard is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Bastard is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Bastard fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Bastard working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Matsunaga working to try and regain half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bastard landing shots from mount.
Bastard controlling his opponent.
Bastard lands a big elbow.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Bastard controlling from the full mount. #T3#
Matsunaga is in a horrible position here. Bastard smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Bastard looking to finish Matsunaga with some ground and pound. This is bad for Matsunaga!
Matsunaga is looking to get to half guard.
Bastard landing strikes, looking to finish!
Bastard lands a couple of good shots and Matsunaga has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Will Bastard go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Bastard lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Bastard.
Bastard gets his hands free as Matsunaga looks to control.
Good control from Bastard.
Bastard wants to control but Matsunaga is keeping busy.
Futoshi Matsunaga has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Matsunaga trying to control the hands but Bastard breaks the grip.
Matsunaga takes a big shot to the side of the head. #SUB2#
Matsunaga is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Bastard gets his way! #SUB2#
Bastard working for a choke but Matsunaga is defending well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matsunaga is trapped and Bastard is scoring with shots to the head and body.
A lull in the action here.
Bastard is working the ground and pound. Can Matsunaga escape?
Matsunaga tries to escape the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Action Bastard comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bastard 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Action Bastard!
A relieved looking Action Bastard 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: C62: Dinu vs. Lee
Date: Sep 18, 2021

#R1#
Bastard misses with a straight left. #TD2#
Bastard looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Tzien is looking to improve his position.
Bastard missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tzien is trying to control but can't.
Bastard controlling the pace.
Tzien makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tzien.
Bastard is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tzien not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB#
Tzien looking for a guillotine here but Bastard defends easily. #T1##SUB#
Tzien escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bastard gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bastard looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Bastard loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bastard looking to sit in guard and control but Tzien gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Bastard controlling Tzien's posture.
Tzien slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Tzien won't allow Bastard to sweep him here.
Tzien trying to control the position from guard on top but Bastard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tzien being controlled here momentarily.
Tzien pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bastard is keeping the position for now.
Bastard looking for a sweep. Not yet Bastard, not yet.
Tzien trying to control but Bastard is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Bastard is looking for a triangle but Tzien pushes his legs off easily. #T3#
Bastard is trying to control the position but Tzien postures up.
Tzien pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bastard is keeping the position for now.
Tzien engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Tzien forces his way into half guard.
Bastard wants to get back to full guard.
Tzien trying to control the action but Bastard is working from the bottom.
Tzien trying to mount his opponent but Bastard defends it.
Bastard has his hands clasped together around Tzien's back. He's all about the action.
Tzien wants to pass the guard but Bastard is defending well. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bastard holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Bastard looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bastard wants to control but Tzien is keeping busy.
Bastard slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bastard is pulling down on Tzien's head to control his posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tzien stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bastard swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tzien trying to control the position from guard on top but Bastard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Action Bastard will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Bastard fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bastard misses with a lunging right hand
and Bastard takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tzien defending well as Bastard loads up on a big left hand.
Tzien uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bastard.
Tzien pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bastard lands with a shot to the body.
Tzien is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #TD2#
Bastard fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Tzien sprawls well initially but Bastard persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Tzien manages to get to full guard.
Bastard postures up.
Bastard preventing the sweep.
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!
Tzien not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T1#
Bastard scoring with some ground and pound.
Bastard forces his way into half guard.
Tzien blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bastard.
Bastard looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Bastard looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Tzien with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Bastard is keen to just control but Tzien is a slippery customer.
Action Bastard has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bastard is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Bastard slips a nice elbow through Tzien's hands, connecting with Tzien's forehead.
Tzien is refusing to be controlled, as Bastard sits in half guard.
Bastard trying to mount his opponent but Tzien defends it.
Bastard is thwarting Tzien's attempts to control the position.#T2#
Tzien is looking to improve his position.
Tzien wants to control but Bastard is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Tzien is staying active underneath Bastard, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bastard throwing shots but Tzien is blocking nicely. #SUB#
Tzien actively working from the bottom here.
Bastard scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Bastard thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T3#
Bastard working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Bastard throwing shots but Tzien is blocking nicely.
Bastard tries to pass the half guard into mount. Tzien knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Tzien tries to get to full guard but Bastard has control of the leg.
Bastard has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tzien is staying active underneath Bastard, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bastard throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bastard not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Tzien wants to get back to full guard.
Bastard is controlling the pace.
Bastard working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #T4#
Tzien is looking for a sweep. Bastard is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bastard controlling the action here. #SUB2#
Bastard is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Tzien sees it coming and defends easily.
Bastard is taking a breather. Tzien says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Tzien looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tzien wants to control but Bastard is keeping busy. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Action Bastard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Bastard misses with a looping right.
Bastard misses with a straight left.
Bastard misses the shot to the body.
Tzien wants to clinch but Bastard slips to the side#TD2#
and Bastard counters with a takedown into side control.
Tzien gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Bastard not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bastard sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Bastard is thwarting Tzien's attempts to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bastard drops an elbow to the side of Tzien's head.
Tzien slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Tzien looking to control. #T1#
Bastard postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tzien keeping moving, preventing Bastard from controlling successfully.
Bastard throws a big right hand that misses.
Bastard wants to control from the top but Tzien keeps moving.
Bastard connects with a couple of short punches.
Bastard chips away with some ground and pound.
Bastard's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Bastard working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hratch Tzien has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Action Bastard is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Tzien can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bastard controls the pace.
Bastard won't allow Tzien to sweep him here.
Bastard is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Bastard lands a jab.
Tzien moves forwards but Bastard connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bastard thuds his right hand into Tzien's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bastard swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bastard.
Bastard takes a swing at Tzien's ribcage but misses.
Tzien thinks about countering with a head kick.
Tzien throws a body punch but Bastard moves out of range.
Tzien looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A nice side step and Bastard releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T3#
Tzien throws a jab when Bastard was well out of range.
Bastard digs a good body shot into Tzien's ribs.
Bastard scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tzien in his tracks.
Tzien keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd cheers as Bastard lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tzien doesn't seem phased though.
Bastard with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bastard uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tzien has time to react.
Tzien clobbers Bastard with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CUT#It looks like Action Bastard has been cut.
Bastard moves out of range of the body kick.
Tzien throws a leg kick but Bastard sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A lazy left from Bastard finds it's target.#TD2#
Bastard looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Tzien!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bastard throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Bastard in side control, throwing shots but Tzien defends. #T4#
Bastard trying to control the action but Tzien is working from the bottom.
Tzien tries to buck Bastard off but Bastard is having none of it.
You can see the frustration on Tzien's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Bastard is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Tzien is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Bastard tries to move to mount but Tzien blocks the move with his legs.
Tzien is not content to let Bastard control the position.
Tzien is looking for a sweep.

And that's the end of the fight!
Action Bastard comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bastard 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: C58: McDonald vs. Megaton II
Date: Aug 28, 2021

#R1#
Cardona catches Bastard with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bastard connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cardona momentarily.
Cardona missing with a left hand there. Bastard was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bastard doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Bastard scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Cardona takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bastard fails to land the takedown.
Bastard's coach down at Torcida MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Bastard's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Bastard pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cardona was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bastard ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Cardona misses with an uppercut.
Bastard takes a swing at Cardona's ribcage but misses.
Cardona throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bastard on the side of the head. #CL#
Cardona moves into range and clinches up with Bastard.
Bastard throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
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!
Cardona blocks an uppercut.
Cardona blocking some punches. #BC2#
Bastard pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bastard takes one to the side of the head.
Cardona tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bastard is able to avoid easily.
Bastard gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Cardona uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bastard.
Bastard swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A quick step to the side and Cardona tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice shot lands for Cardona.#T1#
Cardona lands a slapping body shot.
Bastard changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cardona tries to avoid it but Bastard manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cardona to the ground. Cardona escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bastard ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Cardona fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Calixto Cardona is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cardona misses with a looping right.
Cardona throws a shot from downtown. Bastard moves away and avoids it.
Bastard slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bastard swings for the body but Cardona moves out of range.
Bastard misses with a body punch
and Cardona counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cardona avoids the body shot from Bastard. #TD2#
Cardona gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bastard 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.
Bastard prevents Cardona from getting back to his feet.
Bastard passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T2#
Bastard is trying to ground and pound but Cardona uses the momentary lack of control by Bastard to regain half guard.
Cardona wants to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Bastard is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bastard drops an elbow to the side of Cardona's head.
Bastard missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bastard throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Cardona to regain full guard.
Bastard trying to control but Cardona is working from the bottom.
Bastard postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T3#
Bastard forces his way into half guard.
Bastard trying to control from half guard but Cardona is working away.
Bastard looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Cardona on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Bastard controlling the pace.
Cardona is trying to stand.
Bastard thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cardona's head.
Bastard stops Cardona from getting back to his feet.
Bastard content to control rather than advance. #T4#
Cardona is not content to let Bastard control the position.
Cardona keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Cardona tries to kick Bastard off but Bastard keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Bastard misses with a body shot.
Bastard fails to land the takedown.
Calixto Cardona has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Action Bastard.
Cardona throws a lazy right hand but Bastard sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bastard tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The fighters circling - Cardona throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bastard scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cardona doesn't seem bothered though.
Bastard checks a leg kick nicely.
Bastard doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Cardona defending well as Bastard loads up on a big left hand.
Cardona waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bastard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Action Bastard will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Cardona staying out of range there.
A counter left hand to the body from Cardona misses its target.
Calixto Cardona is winning the standup battle so far.
Bastard misses with a jab to the body
and Cardona counters with an outside leg kick.
Bastard is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Cardona rather than just go for the knockout.
Bastard connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bastard bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice defenses there by Cardona.
An attempted straight right counter from Cardona misses the target.
Bastard misses with a double jab.
Bastard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cardona connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bastard. Bastard circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bastard takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A combination from Cardona does no damage.
Cardona misses with the combination.
It seemed like Bastard was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cardona avoids the body shot from Bastard.
Bastard looks to score with a jab to the body but Cardona is just out of range.
Action Bastard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice body punch from Bastard.
Bastard scores with a nice right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cardona fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bastard looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Cardona lands with a shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Bastard misses the target.
Bastard misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Cardona lands a really nice looking cross but Bastard seems unphased.
Bastard takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bastard ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Cardona misses with an uppercut. Bastard saw that one coming.
Bastard pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cardona wants to clinch.
Cardona ducks under a wild hook from Bastard.
Bastard takes a swing at Cardona's ribcage but misses.
Bastard connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cardona momentarily.
Bastard chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cardona can pounce on him.
Cardona listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bastard takes one on the button.
Bastard on the wrong end of a nice hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bastard bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cardona goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bastard misses with a straight right.
Cardona throws a body kick that misses.
Cardona avoids the body shot from Bastard. #T2#
Cardona misses with a straight right.
Bastard throws a shot to the body.
Cardona lands a nice looking body shot.
Cardona misses the jab.
Bastard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cardona was well out of range. Poor timing from Bastard.
Cardona misses with a body shot. #CL#
Cardona clinches up against the cage.
Cardona softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bastard changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cardona fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bastard throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #TD2#
Bastard dives in and scores a takedown into Cardona's guard.
Bastard has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bastard throws a strike but Cardona rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Bastard keeping moving, preventing Cardona from controlling successfully.
Bastard pulls Cardona in close to prevent any damage.
Bastard trying to control the position. #T3#
Bastard has control of Cardona's left arm, preventing Cardona from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Bastard working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cardona doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cardona manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cardona looking to sit in guard and control but Bastard gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Cardona working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bastard.
Bastard stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cardona swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cardona wants to stand up but Bastard is controlling him. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bastard's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Bastard trying to control but Cardona is working from the bottom.
Bastard throws a big right hand that misses.
Bastard cracks Cardona with a solid left hand.
Cardona keeping full guard, as Bastard tries to pass.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Calixto Cardona will probably get the nod.
That's time! Cardona's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Cardona dodges the punch combination from Bastard.
Cardona throws a nice head kick!
Bastard just misses with a punch to the body.
Bastard tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bastard on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bastard jabs at Cardona's body.
Bastard blocks the body kick.
Nice shot by Bastard.
Cardona swings for the body but Bastard moves out of range.
Bastard tests Cardona's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cardona displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bastard throws out the jab.
Bastard misses with a wild body shot.
A slow jab from Bastard misses its intended target.
Bastard blocks a head kick by Cardona.
Nice straight punches there by Cardona. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cardona.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bastard takes a swing at Cardona's ribcage but misses.
Cardona tries to clinch up.
Bastard takes one to the chin there.#T1#
Cardona throws a looping overhand right but Bastard ducks down to avoid it.
Bastard digs a good body shot into Cardona's ribs.
Cardona takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bastard throws a body shot but no joy.
Cardona tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bastard swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cardona fails in his attempt to clinch.
That kick from Cardona tenderised Bastard's leg. Bastard is trying to keep his angry face on.
Cardona moves out of range of the strikes.
Bastard moves out of range of the body kick.
Bastard throws a hook to the side of Cardona's head but Cardona sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cardona darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bastard swings and misses with a hook to the body. #TD2#
Bastard decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Bastard is looking for a kimura here.
Bastard with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T2#
Bastard trying to pass the guard but Cardona defending well.
Cardona tries to kick Bastard off but Bastard keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Bastard trying to pass the guard but Cardona defending well.
Bastard throwing shots but Cardona is blocking nicely.
Bastard scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Cardona is trying to stand. #ES#
Cardona has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Bastard is on him like a limpet, forcing Cardona back against the cage.#T3#
Bastard lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cardona or not.
Cardona misses with a punch to the body. #TD2#
Bastard gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Bastard seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cardona does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bastard missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Cardona is looking to escape.
Bastard throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bastard controlling the pace.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Bastard throwing shots but Cardona is blocking nicely. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
Bastard digs a good body shot into Cardona's ribs.#CL#
Cardona clinches up against the cage.
Bastard throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cardonas head.
A nice left hand lands by Cardona.
A shot in the inside from Bastard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bastard goes for a takedown in the clinch but Cardona prevents it.
Bastard misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Cardona breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bastard stuns Cardona with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Cardona pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bastard lands with an overhand left.
Bastard throws a hook but Cardona blocks it.
Cardona thinks about countering with a head kick.
Bastard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cardona.
Bastard takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Cardona misses with a right hand
and Bastard counters with a left to the body.
Nice cross by Cardona.

And that's the end of the fight!
Action Bastard comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bastard 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:29
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Action Bastard!
After winning the bout, Action Bastard thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: C50: Maestre vs. Zan
Date: Jul 17, 2021

#R1#
Bastard misses with an uppercut.
Matsunaga is looking to counter punch.
Bastard throws the left hand but Matsunaga avoids the punch easily.
Matsunaga lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bastard slips a straight right by Matsunaga.
Bastard throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've been informed that Bastard 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.
Bastard changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bastard scores with a nice head shot.
Bastard fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bastard misses with a body shot.
Bastard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bastard ducks right into an uppercut from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga misses with a looping left.
Matsunaga throws a looping overhand right but Bastard ducks down to avoid it.
Bastard looks to score with a jab to the body but Matsunaga is just out of range.
Matsunaga thows a left - swing and a miss!
Matsunaga moves into range and connects with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bastard pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Matsunaga slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bastard blocks a jab.
Matsunaga misses with a series of wild punches.
Matsunaga moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
Bastard swings for the body but Matsunaga moves out of range.
Matsunaga uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bastard.
Bastard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matsunaga moves away.
A punch lands to the side of Bastard 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bastard shoots in for a double leg but Matsunaga sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Matsunaga will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Matsunaga uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bastard.
Matsunaga is looking for a counter combo.
Matsunaga looks to land a combination. Bastard sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Bastard works Matsunaga's body with a nice hook.
Matsunaga throws a front kick that sends Bastard stumbling back into the cage.
Matsunaga with a nice cross.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bastard takes a swing at Matsunaga's ribcage but misses.
Matsunaga slips under a jab from Bastard.
Bastard moves out of range as Matsunaga throws a body kick.
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!#TD2#
Matsunaga gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Bastard to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Bastard working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bastard lands a couple of elbows.#T2#
Bastard wants to control from the top but Matsunaga keeps moving.
Matsunaga looking for a sweep. Not yet Matsunaga, not yet.
Bastard keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Matsunaga's head.#SUB#
Matsunaga is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bastard trying to control the position from guard on top but Matsunaga is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bastard controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Matsunaga's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB#
Matsunaga is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Matsunaga is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Matsunaga trying to keep a closed guard but Bastard is proving a slippery customer. #T3##SUB#
Matsunaga is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bastard postures up and lands a big shot to Matsunaga's brow.
Matsunaga keeping moving, preventing Bastard from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Bastard avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bastard makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB#
Matsunaga is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bastard is aware though and is defending well.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bastard scoring with some ground and pound.
Bastard is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Matsunaga keeping moving, preventing Bastard from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Matsunaga is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bastard trying to control the position from guard on top but Matsunaga is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bastard is pushing down on Matsunaga's leg trying to pass to half guard. Matsunaga is fighting to maintain full guard but Bastard has managed to sneak the leg through.
Bastard uses his free foot to push down on Matsunaga's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Matsunaga.
Bastard scoring with strikes but Matsunaga is staying in there.
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 Futoshi Matsunaga will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Bastard lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Matsunaga at a distance.
Bastard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bastard takes a swing at Matsunaga's ribcage but misses.
Matsunaga pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bastard let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Matsunaga keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Matsunaga looks to land a left hand but Bastard moved out of range nicely.
Matsunaga swinging wildly here.
Bastard misses with a straight left.
Bastard throws a lazy uppercut
and Matsunaga counters with a left to the body.
Bastard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga misses with a looping right.
Bastard keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga blocks a low kick nicely.
Bastard 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsunaga on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bastard throws a body shot but no joy.
Matsunaga misses with a wild combination.
Matsunaga looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bastard looks to throw the jab but Matsunaga is out of range.
Bastard is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Matsunaga rather than just go for the knockout.#T1#
Matsunaga takes one on the button.
A solid leg kick lands there for Matsunaga.
Bastard swings for the body but Matsunaga moves out of range.
Matsunaga misses with a straight right.
Bastard throws a looping overhand right but Matsunaga ducks down to avoid it.
Matsunaga ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Matsunaga lands with a good body shot.
Bastard works the jab nicely.
Bastard fails with the takedown.
Matsunaga getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Crunch! Matsunaga slams his shin into Bastard's torso.#TD2#
Bastard shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Matsunaga is trying to defend but Bastard finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

Matsunaga has one foot on Bastard's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Matsunaga throws out a loose jab but Bastard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bastard lands a slapping body shot. #T2#
Matsunaga moves away from the strike by Bastard.
A counter left hand to the body from Matsunaga misses its target.
Matsunaga scoring well with a low kick there.
Bastard throws a leg kick that misses.
Bastard scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bastard steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga tries to land a leg kick but Bastard saw it coming and moves away.
Futoshi Matsunaga is winning the standup battle so far.
Bastard checks a leg kick nicely.
Matsunaga lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bastard's sensitive parts.
Bastard lands a glancing blow to the side of Matsunaga's head.
Bastard needs to keep his hands up - Matsunaga had a free shot at his head there.
A telegraphed right hand from Bastard misses the target.
Matsunaga fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bastard has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bastard connects with a crisp jab. #TD2#
Bastard fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Matsunaga sprawls well initially but Bastard persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Matsunaga manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Bastard catches Matsunaga with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A big right from Bastard misses.
Bastard throws a body shot but no joy.
Matsunaga throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Matsunaga keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bastard.
Matsunaga went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T3#
Matsunaga lands an overhand right.
Matsunaga bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice defenses there by Bastard.
Matsunaga misses with a left hand
and Bastard counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bastard throws a hook to the side of Matsunaga's head but Matsunaga sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Matsunaga lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bastard cracks Matsunaga with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Matsunaga cracks Bastard with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Futoshi Matsunaga is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bastard misses with a takedown attempt - Matsunaga sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Matsunaga ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bastard moves away.
Bastard misses with a wild body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Matsunaga.
Bastard throws a body shot but no joy.
No joy there for Matsunaga, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bastard takes a swing at Matsunaga's ribcage but misses.
Bastard just misses with a punch to the body.
Bastard walks into a straight right hand from Matsunaga.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bastard blocks a head kick by Matsunaga.
Matsunaga misses with a series of wild punches. #T4#
Bastard works Matsunaga's body with a nice hook.
Bastard misses with a straight right.
Bastard just misses with a punch to the body.
Bastard pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Matsunaga throwing a counter right hand but Bastard manages to avoid it.
Bastard fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Matsunaga has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Matsunaga lands a jab to the nose.
Matsunaga fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bastard is out of range.
Matsunaga on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bastard darts in looking for a takedown but Matsunaga gets double underhooks and turns Bastard into the cage.
It looked like Matsunaga wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Futoshi Matsunaga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Action Bastard.
Matsunaga uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bastard.
Bastard dives in for a single leg takedown but Matsunaga sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Matsunaga swings for the body but Bastard moves out of range.
Matsunaga fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bastard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Matsunaga lands with a kick to the ribs.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Matsunaga, as that shot connected.
Matsunaga throws out a loose jab but Bastard uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Futoshi Matsunaga will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
A slow jab from Matsunaga misses its intended target.
Bastard misses with a left hand
and Matsunaga counters with a left to the body.
Bastard with a nice cross.
Bastard avoids a punch combination nicely.
Matsunaga takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Matsunaga moves away from the strike by Bastard.
Matsunaga with a nice cross.
Matsunaga throws a nice head kick!
Matsunaga on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bastard throws a big shot that misses.
Matsunaga lands a lovely overhand right.
Matsunaga closes the distance and lands a one-two.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bastard staying out of range there.
Matsunaga thumps Bastard with a low kick.
Matsunaga throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bastard sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Matsunaga takes one on the button.
Matsunaga throws a nice looking combination but Bastard bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bastard lands a nice leg kick that just misses Matsunaga's sensitive parts.
Matsunaga lands a head kick. Bastard smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #T1#
Bastard checks a leg kick.
Matsunaga ducks under a wild hook from Bastard.
Bastard walks into a jab.
Matsunaga takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Matsunaga fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Matsunaga moves out of range of the strikes.
Bastard misses with a straight left.
Bastard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matsunaga.
Bastard feints a counter leg kick.
A big left from Matsunaga misses.
Bastard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matsunaga moves away.
Bastard dodges the punch combination from Matsunaga.
A jab from Matsunaga misses. #TD2#
Bastard closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Matsunaga did well to prevent Bastard getting side control.
Matsunaga is looking to control Bastard's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Matsunaga avoid being mounted?
Matsunaga is trying to get back to full guard.
Matsunaga is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bastard's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bastard's back!#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bastard turns into Matsunaga and is now in his guard.
Matsunaga is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Bastard works his way to full guard. Good work.
Bastard lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Matsunaga is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bastard defends well.#SUB#
Matsunaga escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bastard gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bastard lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Bastard wants to control from the top but Matsunaga keeps moving.
Bastard advances position into side control!
Bastard is looking to take a break and control but Matsunaga is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bastard working the head with strikes.
Bastard wants to control but Matsunaga is keeping him busy.
Bastard controlling the position from side mount.
Matsunaga wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#T4#
Matsunaga is trying to control Bastard's posture but Bastard avoids it.
Bastard is looking to take a break and control but Matsunaga is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Matsunaga regains half guard.
Bastard trying to control from half guard but Matsunaga is working away.
Matsunaga is trying to get back to full guard.
Action Bastard has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bastard wants to pass to mount but Matsunaga is defending the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Futoshi Matsunaga did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R4#
Matsunaga lands with a hook. Bastard tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bastard swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Matsunaga displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bastard throws out the jab.
Bastard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga misses with a straight right.
Bastard tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Matsunaga defends well and Bastard ends up having to push Matsunaga into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Matsunaga misses with a leg kick.
Bastard fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Matsunaga.
Bastard moves away from the strike by Matsunaga.
Matsunaga missing with a left hand there. Bastard was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bastard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matsunaga moves away.
Matsunaga misses with a two punch combination.
Bastard takes a swing at Matsunaga's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bastard scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Matsunaga slips under a jab.
Matsunaga tests Bastard's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Matsunaga fails to land with a series of punches.
Matsunaga looks to score with a jab to the body but Bastard is just out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bastard! But no joy.
A big right from Matsunaga misses. #T1#
Bastard moves out of range as Matsunaga strikes.
A left and a right from Matsunaga both land. Nice combination.
Bastard throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bastard dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Matsunaga. That did some damage!
Matsunaga scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bastard moves out of range as Matsunaga strikes.
Bastard lands with a good body shot.
Matsunaga uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bastard has time to react.
Bastard misses with a body shot.
Bastard slips under a jab.
Matsunaga is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Matsunaga drops his hands momentarily and Bastard takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bastard shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Matsunaga as he avoids it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bastard avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bastard scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bastard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matsunaga.
Bastard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T2#
Bastard throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Bastard dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bastard throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A jab from Bastard finds it's way through Matsunaga's defenses.
Matsunaga scores with a nice head shot.
Bastard throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bastard just misses with a punch to the body.
Matsunaga throws an overhand right that lands on Bastard's shoulder, as Bastard tries to avoid the shot.
Bastard throws a jab when Matsunaga was well out of range.
Bastard throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bastard looks to score with a jab to the body but Matsunaga is just out of range.
A nice leg kick from Matsunaga, right into the meat of the thigh.
Matsunaga moves away from the strike by Bastard.
Matsunaga uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bastard.
Bastard connects with a body shot.
A low kick lands for Matsunaga.
Matsunaga throws an overhand right that lands on Bastard's shoulder, as Bastard tries to avoid the shot.
A head kick misses from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga tries to land a leg kick but Bastard saw it coming and moves away. #T3#
Bastard throws out a powerful jab.
Matsunaga smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bastard throws out a loose jab but Matsunaga uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good standup being displayed there by Matsunaga as he connects with a hook.
A punch lands to the side of Bastard 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Matsunaga connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Matsunaga waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bastard.
Bastard swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Matsunaga fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bastard.
Matsunaga throws a hook to the side of Bastard's head but Bastard sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Matsunaga walks into a stiff left hand from Bastard.
Bastard misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Futoshi Matsunaga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Action Bastard.
Bastard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matsunaga.
Bastard checks the leg kick nicely there.
Bastard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matsunaga manages to avoid it.
Bastard uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Matsunaga.
Bastard uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Matsunaga.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matsunaga looks to land a combination but Bastard avoids it well. #T4#
Matsunaga's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bastard under the eye.
A jab lands there for Bastard.
Bastard throws the left hand but Matsunaga avoids the punch easily.
Matsunaga has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bastard finds it's way round the side to connect with Matsunaga's head.
Matsunaga throws a front kick aimed at Bastard's knee but Bastard avoids it well.
Bastard fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Matsunaga has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bastard's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Matsunaga jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bastard misses with a looping right.
Matsunaga connects with a leg kick.
Bastard throws a looping overhand right but Matsunaga ducks down to avoid it.
Bastard has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bastard steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bastard throws out the jab.
Bastard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fighters circling - Bastard throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bastard misses with an uppercut
enabling Matsunaga to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bastard looks to score with a jab to the body but Matsunaga is just out of range.
A left and a right from Matsunaga both land. Nice combination.
Bastard misses with a low kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Futoshi Matsunaga will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, 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.#R5#
Matsunaga misses with a straight right.
Matsunaga throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bastard takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bastard throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Matsunaga stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Matsunaga thumps Bastard with a low kick.
Bastard checks the leg kick nicely there.
Bastard waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Matsunaga.
It looked like Matsunaga wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A telegraphed right hand from Matsunaga misses the target.
Bastard with the counter takedown but Matsunaga avoids it easily.
Bastard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Matsunaga lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A jab from Bastard finds it's way through Matsunaga's defenses.
Bastard takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bastard uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Matsunaga.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsunaga throws a jab but it's blocked by Bastard.
Bastard jabs Matsunaga right on the nose. Matsunaga blinks but takes it well.
Matsunaga connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matsunaga throws a hook to the side of Bastard's head but Bastard sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Matsunaga uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bastard.
Matsunaga misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Matsunaga avoids the body shot from Bastard.
The fighters circling - Matsunaga throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Matsunaga misses with a hook. Bastard ducked under it nicely.
No joy there for Matsunaga, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Matsunaga throws a body shot but no joy.
Matsunaga blocks a jab.
A swing and a miss from Matsunaga.
Bastard throws a lazy right hand but Matsunaga sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Matsunaga fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bastard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matsunaga manages to avoid it.
Matsunaga moves away from the strike by Bastard.
Matsunaga lands with an overhand left.
Matsunaga tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Matsunaga pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bastard slips a straight right by Matsunaga.
Matsunaga throws a head kick that misses.
Bastard lands with a good body shot.
Bastard avoids the body shot from Matsunaga.
Bastard lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Action Bastard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Matsunaga.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bastard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matsunaga manages to avoid it.
A jab lands there for Bastard.
Bastard connects with a good right hand that stumbles Matsunaga. Matsunaga circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bastard just misses with a punch to the body.
Matsunaga ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Matsunaga is looking to counter punch.
Matsunaga tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bastard displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Matsunaga throws out the jab.
Bastard with a nice cross.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Matsunaga.
Bastard avoids the body shot from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Matsunaga lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bastard's sensitive parts.
Bastard dodges the punch combination from Matsunaga.
Bastard looks to score with a jab to the body but Matsunaga is just out of range.
Matsunaga fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bastard lands a right hook to the body.
Matsunaga throws a shot from downtown. Bastard moves away and avoids it.#T3#
Bastard slips under a jab from Matsunaga.
Bastard misses with a hook.
A little feinted left hand from Matsunaga on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bastard checks a leg kick.
Bastard fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bastard lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bastard throws the left hand but Matsunaga avoids the punch easily.
As Bastard backs away, Matsunaga returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Bastard misses with a looping left.
Bastard looks to score with a jab to the body but Matsunaga is just out of range.
Matsunaga cracks Bastard with a right hand to the side of the head.
Matsunaga slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Matsunaga missing with a left hand there. Bastard was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Matsunaga lands with a good body shot.
Matsunaga looks to throw the jab but Bastard is out of range.
Nice cross by Matsunaga.
Bastard misses the shot to the body.
A low kick lands for Matsunaga.
Matsunaga lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bastard circles away quickly and effectively.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matsunaga scores with a jab.#T4#
Matsunaga feints a jab promting Bastard to slip. Matsunaga then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Bastard slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Futoshi Matsunaga is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bastard throws a shot from downtown. Matsunaga moves away and avoids it.
Nice body punch from Bastard.
Bastard lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Matsunaga takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bastard takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bastard connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bastard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matsunaga.
Bastard just misses with a punch to the body.
Bastard lands a right hook to the body.
Matsunaga cracks Bastard with a good jab.
Bastard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matsunaga.
Bastard looks to land a left hand but Matsunaga moved out of range nicely.
Bastard takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice leg kick from Matsunaga, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bastard misses with an uppercut.
Bastard showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Matsunaga.
Bastard misses with an uppercut. Matsunaga saw that one coming.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Futoshi Matsunaga.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Matsunaga, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 49:46
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 50:46
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 50:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Futoshi Matsunaga!
Futoshi Matsunaga retains his featherweight title!
A relieved looking Futoshi Matsunaga 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: C44: Zan vs. Severini 2
Date: Jun 19, 2021

#R1#
Cardona scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Cardona throws a hook but Bastard blocks it.
Cardona jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cardona blocks a jab.#TD2#
Bastard closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Cardona's guard.
Bastard trying to control but Cardona is working from the bottom.
Cardona being controlled here, momentarily.
Cardona wants to stand and escape but Bastard is having none of it.
Bastard showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bastard tries to free his leg and advance position but Cardona is retaining full guard.
Bastard trying to control the position from guard on top but Cardona is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Bastard throws a big right hand that misses.
Cardona preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cardona connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Cardona fails in his attempt to clinch.
A nice side step and Bastard releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Cardona tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bastard dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bastard uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cardona has time to react.
Action Bastard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bastard takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bastard throws a hook but Cardona avoids it easily.
Cardona looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Cardona stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cardona wants it to stay on the feet.
Bastard swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Cardona misses the target.
Bastard throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cardona's waist but Cardona gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bastard off to one side.
Bastard uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cardona.
Cardona tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bastard closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Calixto Cardona is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bastard tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cardona swivels and escapes.
Calixto Cardona has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Action Bastard.
Bastard avoids the body shot from Cardona.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bastard swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T2#
Bastard throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cardona looks for the body kick but Bastard saw that one coming.
A little jabbing left from Bastard on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bastard pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cardona fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bastard is out of range.
Bastard uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cardona.
Cardona throws a lazy right hand but Bastard sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cardona tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bastard was well out of range. Poor timing from Cardona.
Nice defenses there by Cardona.
Cardona goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bastard blocks a jab.
Cardona works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bastard throws a leg kick but Cardona moved away.
Bastard scores with a decent looking hook.
Cardona fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bastard manages to avoid it.
Cardona blocks a jab.
Cardona moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Bastard connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bastard ducks under a wild hook from Cardona.
Cardona with a nice calf kick.
Cardona misses with a looping right.#T3#
Bastard throws a shot to the body.
Cardona throws a front kick aimed at Bastard's knee but Bastard avoids it well.
Bastard misses with a wild body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Cardona on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice uppercut there from Bastard.
Bastard takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bastard misses with a body shot.
Cardona is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Bastard cracks Cardona with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bastard misses with a hook.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bastard throws the left hand but Cardona avoids the punch easily.
Cardona waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bastard.
Bastard looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bastard throws a shot from downtown. Cardona moves away and avoids it.
Bastard throws a jab when Cardona was well out of range.
Cardona throws a front kick that sends Bastard stumbling back into the cage.
Bastard throws a poor cross that misses
and Bastard takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bastard with a body punch. A glancing blow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bastard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cardona moves away.
Bastard lands with a nice body punch.
Cardona misses with a leg kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Cardona scores with a four punch combination!#CUT#It looks like Action Bastard has been cut.
Bastard misses with a leg kick
and Cardona counters with a straight right hand.#T4#
Bastard blocks a low kick nicely.
Bastard throws a jab but it's blocked by Cardona.
Bastard on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bastard or perhaps it was just good defense by Cardona, which made it look bad.
Bastard fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Cardona tries a head kick but it misses.
Cardona on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bastard slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Cardona is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bastard ducks right into an uppercut from Cardona.
Cardona connects with a single shot there.#TD2#
Bastard gets the takedown into side control.
Bastard trying to control the action but Cardona is working from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cardona managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Bastard.
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 Calixto Cardona will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Action Bastard's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Bastard scores with a body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Cardona. Those never looked like landing.
Bastard comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Cardona ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bastard stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cardona.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bastard checks a leg kick.
Cardona on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bastard thumps Cardona with a low kick.
Bastard throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bastard misses with a hook. Cardona ducked under it nicely.
Bastard looks to throw the jab but Cardona is out of range.
Cardona tries to clinch there but Bastard circles away.
Cardona uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bastard.
Cardona missing with a left hand there. Bastard was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cardona misses with a low kick.
Bastard doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Cardona fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bastard on the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bastard digs a good body shot into Cardona's ribs.
Cardona tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bastard was well out of range. Poor timing from Cardona.
Bastard swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bastard misses with a body shot.
Cardona avoids the body shot from Bastard. #T1#
Cardona throws a shot from downtown. Bastard moves away and avoids it.
Cardona ducks right into an uppercut from Bastard.
Bastard lands a right hook to the body.
Calixto Cardona is winning the standup battle so far.
Bastard misses with a double jab.
Cardona went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Bastard lands a jab to Cardona's midsection.
A jab from Cardona misses.
Bastard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cardona was well out of range. Poor timing from Bastard.
Bastard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cardona was well out of range. Poor timing from Bastard.
Bastard throws a shot to the body.
Bastard throws a lazy right hand but Cardona sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bastard looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bastard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cardona manages to avoid it.
Cardona tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A big left from Cardona misses.
Bastard avoids a kick to the body.
Cardona swings for the body but Bastard moves out of range.
Cardona lands with a nice body punch.
Cardona misses with a hook.
Bastard misses with a looping left.
Cardona swings for the body but Bastard moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bastard blocks the body kick. #T2#
Cardona throws a lazy right hand but Bastard sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cardona moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bastard connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Cardona uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bastard.
Bastard slips under a jab.
Bastard doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Bastard misses with a straight right.
Cardona throws a body kick that misses.
Bastard is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Cardona with a body shot.
Bastard tries to move into range but Cardona moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Cardona scores with a punch to the head.
Cardona uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bastard.
Bastard avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Cardona throws a push kick but Bastard slaps the foot to one side.
Bastard swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bastard slips under a jab.
Cardona on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Cardona takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Cardona throws a head kick that misses.
Cardona pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice defenses there by Cardona.#T3#
Cardona feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bastards jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bastard throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bastard connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Cardona scores with a leg kick.
Nice jab there from Cardona.
Cardona thumps Bastard with a low kick.
Cardona throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Bastard decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Cardona's guard.
Bastard stops Cardona from standing up.
Cardona can't keep his opponent in guard - Bastard advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bastard missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T4#
Bastard frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Cardona trying desperately to get to his feet.
Bastard trying to control but Cardona is having none of it.
Bastard fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Cardona wants to try and get back to his feet.
Bastard raining down shots from the mount!
Cardona is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Bastard tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Action Bastard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Action Bastard's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Cardona walks into a stiff left hand from Bastard.
Cardona throws a combination. Bastard tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Cardona lands the left hand.
Bastard throws a shot from downtown. Cardona moves away and avoids it.
Bastard lands a right hook to the body.
Cardona lands a nice hook to Bastard's body. Bastard takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bastard connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cardona. Cardona circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Cardona misses with a hook. Bastard ducked under it nicely.
Cardona misses with a body shot. #TD2#
Bastard scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bastard missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bastard lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Bastard has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bastard is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Cardona wants to get back to his feet.#T1#
Bastard content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Bastard missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bastard works his way into side control.
Bastard is looking to take a break and control but Cardona is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee asks Bastard politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Bastard prefers to stall for the moment though.#SUB2#
Bastard is trying to get an arm triangle but Cardona is defending well. #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.
Bastard tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Bastard trying to control the position but Cardona is working away.
Cardona wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bastard wants to control but Cardona is keeping him busy. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Bastard keeps the fight on the outside.
Bastard avoids the body shot from Cardona.
Cardona wants to clinch.
Bastard misses with a looping left.#CL#
Cardona has managed to clinch.
Cardona struggles to land a body shot inside as Bastard controls his hands.
Cardona scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bastard lands a hook that snaps the head of Cardona backwards.
Cardona takes a shot to the head.
Still in the clinch, Bastard scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cardona misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bastard has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Cardona after a bit of a struggle.
Cardona scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cardona tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #TD2#
Bastard has clasped his hands together around Cardona's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cardona is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Bastard asserts his dominance and retains side control.#T4#
Bastard trying to control the action but Cardona is working from the bottom.
Bastard postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Bastard cracks Cardona with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Bastard has knee on belly and moves into mount. #SUB2#
Bastard is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Cardona can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Cardona wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Bastard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Action Bastard comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bastard 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Action Bastard!
After winning the bout, Action Bastard thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: C39: Steve vs. Jako
Date: May 29, 2021

#R1#
Bastard misses with a body shot.
Bastard takes a swing at Drawers's ribcage but misses.
Drawers changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Bastard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Drawers moves away.
Bastard throws a hook to the side of Drawers's head but Drawers sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Drawers drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bastard defends it well.
Bastard throws a body shot but no joy.
Bastard lands a jab.
Drawers uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bastard.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bastard. Drawers does a little dance to reset his feet.
Drawers changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Bastard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Drawers manages to avoid it.
And Drawers tries to counter it with a takedown but Bastard pushes his down on his head and steps out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Bastard shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Drawers manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#SUB2#
Drawers has his foot on Bastard's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bastard works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Bastard avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bastard wants to pass the guard but Drawers is keeping the position.#T1#
Bastard working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Drawers keeping moving, preventing Bastard from controlling successfully.
Bastard connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB2#
Drawers has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bastard can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bastard wants to control from the top but Drawers keeps moving.
Bastard slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Drawers looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bastard performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T2#
Bastard is trying to control the action in half guard but Drawers is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Drawers wants to improve his position but Bastard is controlling well.
Bastard has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Bastard slips a nice elbow through Drawers's hands, connecting with Drawers's forehead.
Bastard wants to free his trapped foot but Drawers is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Bastard scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Drawers is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bastard scores with a couple of nice shots.
Bastard with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
Drawers actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Drawers looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Drawers looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Drawers looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3##SUB2#
Drawers looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bastard performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Drawers taking some punishment here, with Bastard in his half guard. #SUB2#
Drawers looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bastard tries to pass the half guard into mount. Drawers knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Bastard connects with a nice short shot to Drawers's temple.
Nice strikes from Bastard there.
Bastard wants to pass the guard but Drawers is defending well.
Bastard is keen to just control but Drawers is a slippery customer.
Ground and pound from Bastard.
Bastard working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #SUB2#
Drawers looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4#
Bastard slips a nice elbow through Drawers's hands, connecting with Drawers's forehead.#SUB2#
Drawers looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Drawers is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bastard pulls his head out easily.
Bastard seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Drawers does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Still in half guard, Bastard seems content to control.#SUB2#
Drawers looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Drawers looking for submissions off his back.
Bastard moves into full mount! Drawers won't be happy about that!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Drawers working to try and regain half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Action Bastard dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Bastard will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Drawers tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Bastard throws a looping overhand right but Drawers ducks down to avoid it.
Drawers with the counter takedown but Bastard avoids it easily.
Bastard throws a lazy right hand but Drawers sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bastard lands with a hook. Drawers tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Action Bastard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Bastard throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bastard pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bastard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Drawers.
And Drawers tries to counter it with a takedown but Bastard pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Bastard fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Drawers with the counter takedown but Bastard avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bastard lands with a nice body punch.
Bastard is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Drawers.
Bastard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And Drawers tries to counter it with a takedown but Bastard pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T1#
Drawers uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bastard.
Drawers drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bastard defends it well.
Drawers slips a straight right by Bastard.
Bastard looks to score with a jab to the body but Drawers is just out of range.
Drawers with the counter takedown but Bastard avoids it easily.
Drawers slips a jab from Bastard.
Bastard loads up on a big right hand but Drawers slips the punch.
Bastard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Drawers ducks under a wild hook from Bastard.
And Drawers tries to counter it with a takedown but Bastard pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Bastard throws an overhand right that lands on Drawers's shoulder, as Drawers tries to avoid the shot.
Drawers feints the counter takedown.
Drawers displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bastard throws out the jab.
And Drawers tries to counter it with a takedown but Bastard pushes his down on his head and steps out.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Drawers enables Bastard to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Drawers manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bastard's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bastard is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Drawers can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Drawers is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bastard defends well.
Bastard chips away with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2##SUB2#
Drawers had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bastard defends it easily.
Bastard trying to control but Drawers is working from the bottom.
Bastard pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Drawers is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Drawers is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bastard defends well.#SUB2#
Drawers is looking for a triangle but Bastard pushes his legs off easily.
Bastard trying to control but Drawers is working from the bottom.
Drawers keeping full guard, as Bastard tries to pass. #SUB2#
Drawers is looking for a triangle but Bastard pushes his legs off easily. #T3#
Drawers keeping moving, preventing Bastard from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Drawers working for a triangle but Bastard defends it easily. #SUB2#
Drawers is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bastard is aware though and is defending well.
Bastard lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Bastard passes Drawers's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Drawers on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Drawers looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Drawers looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Drawers looking for submissions off his back.#T4#
Bastard lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Bastard trying to control the action but Drawers is working from the bottom.
Drawers is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bastard scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB#
Bastard is working for a kimura but Drawers is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Bastard is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bastard prevents Drawers from improving his position.#SUB2#
Drawers is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bastard pulls his head out easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Drawers looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bastard performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Action Bastard dominated that second round.
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. 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#
Bastard is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Drawers.
Bastard jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Drawers is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Bastard dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jab from Bastard.
Bastard throws a shot from downtown. Drawers moves away and avoids it.
Drawers defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bastard.
Drawers drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bastard defends it well.
Bastard is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Drawers.
Bastard just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drawers slips under a jab from Bastard.
Drawers feints the counter takedown.
Drawers keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bastard misses with a body shot.
And Drawers tries to counter it with a takedown but Bastard pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Bastard takes a swing at Drawers's ribcage but misses.
Drawers is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T1#
Bastard throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Drawers sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Drawers changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Bastard misses with a looping right.
Bastard throws a shot to the body.
Drawers avoids the body shot from Bastard.
Bastard with a nice cross.
Bastard throws a jab but it's blocked by Drawers.
Drawers with the counter takedown but Bastard avoids it easily.
Drawers slips a jab from Bastard.
Drawers with the counter takedown but Bastard avoids it easily.
Bastard misses with a takedown attempt #TD2#
and Drawers counters with a single leg into guard. Bastard didn't expect that.
Drawers trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Drawers passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Drawers is working for a kimura but Bastard is defending it quite comfortably.
Drawers wants to free his trapped foot but Bastard is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Chester Drawers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Action Bastard is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2##SUB2#
Drawers is looking for a kimura but Bastard is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Drawers to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Drawers is working for a kimura but Bastard is defending it quite comfortably.
Bastard trying to control from the bottom.
Bastard is looking for a sweep. Drawers is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Drawers is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Bastard still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Bastard has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Drawers manages to get back to half guard.
Drawers has hold of Bastard's hands but Bastard slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Drawers is looking to improve his position. #T3#
Bastard with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Bastard seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB2#
Bastard moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Drawers.
Bastard working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Drawers is looking to reverse the position.
Drawers is not content to let Bastard control the position.
Bastard is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Bastard in side control lands a decent elbow. #T4#
Bastard tries to advance to mount but Drawers denies him.
Drawers gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB2#
Drawers looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Drawers is pressing down on Bastard's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Drawers is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Drawers takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bastard chips away with some ground and pound.
Drawers keeping moving, preventing Bastard from controlling successfully.
Bastard stands and throws Drawers's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Drawers tries to buck Bastard off but Bastard is having none of it.
Bastard trying to control the action but Drawers is working from the bottom.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Action Bastard!
After winning the bout, Action Bastard thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: C33: Lydon vs. Umm
Date: May 01, 2021

#R1##TD2#
Bastard closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Bandicoot did well to prevent Bastard getting side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Bandicoot avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bastard.
Bastard prevents Bandicoot from improving his position.
Bastard controlling the pace.
Bastard has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bandicoot is doing well to control the position and prevent Bastard from advancing to side control.
Bandicoot tries to get to full guard but Bastard has control of the leg.
Bandicoot avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bastard.
Bastard trying to pass the guard but Bandicoot defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bandicoot moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Bandicoot looking for a guillotine here but Bastard defends easily.
Bastard wants to control from the top but Bandicoot keeps moving. #T1#
Bandicoot looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bastard is one step ahead there.
Bastard tries to free his leg and advance position but Bandicoot is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bastard distracts Bandicoot with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Bastard postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB#
Bandicoot has his foot on Bastard's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bastard works his way back into a safe position though.
Bastard is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Bastard landing with the ground and pound. #T2#
Bandicoot can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bastard controls the pace.
Bastard tries to free his leg and advance position but Bandicoot is retaining full guard.
Bastard won't allow Bandicoot to sweep him here.
Bastard not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Bastard is working Bandicoot over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Bandicoot tries to strike from the bottom.
Bastard sitting in guard here, content to control.
Bastard postures up.
Bastard controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Bandicoot tries to move into range but Bastard moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Action Bastard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bastard looks to score with a jab to the body but Bandicoot is just out of range.
Bandicoot looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Bastard dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bastard ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bandicoot walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bastard lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bandicoot at a distance.
Bastard looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bandicoot misses with an uppercut.
Bandicoot moves out of range of the strikes.
Bastard misses with an uppercut.
Bastard thuds a left hand into Bandicoot's body.
Bandicoot cracks Bastard with an open hand slap.
Bandicoot lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CUT#It looks like Action Bastard has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice straight punches there by Bastard. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bastard.
Bastard smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T4#
Bandicoot blocks a low kick nicely.
It looked like Bandicoot was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bastard.
Bastard connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bandicoot momentarily.
Bandicoot misses with a hook.
Bandicoot on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bastard lunges at Bandicoot with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bandicoot's hand. #TD2#
Bastard changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Bandicoot looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Bandicoot struggling a bit here.
Bandicoot looking for a sweep but Bastard has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Bastard looking to control but Bandicoot is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bandicoot really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
A nice elbow there by Bastard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Action Bastard dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Action Bastard'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#
Bastard misses with a straight left. #TD2#
Bastard changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Bandicoot looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Bastard remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Bastard tries to advance to mount but can't.
Bandicoot manages to work his way to half guard, despite Bastard's best efforts.
Bastard working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #SUB2#
Bastard wants to work for an arm triangle but Bandicoot is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Bastard is trying to work for a kimura but Bandicoot is defending well.
Bastard content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T1#
Bastard is thwarting Bandicoot's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Bandicoot is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bastard pulls his head out easily.
Bandicoot wants to control but Bastard is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bastard lands strikes from half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Bandicoot avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bastard.
Bastard lands strikes from half guard.
Bandicoot is staying active underneath Bastard, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bastard content to control rather than advance.
Ground and pound from Bastard.
Bastard is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Nice strikes from Bastard there.
Bandicoot tries to get to full guard but Bastard has control of the leg.
Bastard is thwarting Bandicoot's attempts to control the position.
Bastard seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB#
Bandicoot looking for subs from the bottom but Bastard mounts him!
Bastard is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Bandicoot can't stay in a position like this for much longer. #T3#
Bandicoot can't escape the position.
Bastard putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Bastard working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Bastard lands a nice shot to the head.
Bastard cracks Bandicoot with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Bastard punishing his opponent with strikes.
Bastard trying to control but Bandicoot is having none of it.
Bastard landing punches.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bandicoot in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Bastard wants to control the pace but Bandicoot is squirming around nicely.
Bastard raining down hammerfists from mount.
Bandicoot is squirming around, avoiding Bastard's attempts to control the action. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bastard has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Bandicoot's face.
Bastard avoids the attempt from Bandicoot to control.
Bastard punishing his opponent with strikes.
Bastard landing punches.
Bastard lands a heavy elbow.
Bastard lands a heavy elbow.
Bastard breaks from Bandicoot's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Bandicoot is working to get back to half guard.
Bastard putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Bastard in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Action Bastard has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bastard punishing his opponent with strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Action Bastard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Action Bastard'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. This is the final round!#R3#
Bastard throws a poor cross that misses
and Bandicoot counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bastard thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bandicoot is looking to counter punch.
Bandicoot ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
No luck for Bandicoot with that takedown attempt.
Bandicoot shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bastard sprawls well. Bastard wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bandicoot gets slowly back to his feet.#TD2#
Bastard scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bastard connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Bandicoot some visible discomfort.
Bandicoot is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Bastard goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Bandicoot has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Bastard but great work by Bandicoot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bastard tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bandicoot wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T1#
Bastard wants to control but Bandicoot postures up.
Bandicoot lands a few punches from side control.
Bastard can't do much from the bottom here.
Bastard is holding Bandicoot down, trying to stall.
Bastard can't do much from the bottom here.
Bastard is not content to let Bandicoot control the position.
Action Bastard is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bastard tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bandicoot wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Bastard keeps trying to improve his position.
Bastard prevents Bandicoot from moving into mount.
Bastard manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Bandicoot wants to get back to full guard.
Bastard winds up and cracks Bandicoot with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Bastard with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Crush Bandicoot has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bastard is trying to control. Bandicoot wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bastard looks to land a strike but Bandicoot avoids it nicely and regains full guard.#T3#
Bastard is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Bandicoot is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bastard is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Bastard got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bandicoot has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bastard has managed to get both his arms back between Bandicoot's legs - danger averted.
Bastard is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Bandicoot has momentary wrist control but Bastard slips an elbow through the middle.
Bandicoot being controlled here, momentarily.
Bandicoot keeping full guard, as Bastard tries to pass. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bastard is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#SUB#
Bandicoot throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Bandicoot is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bastard is aware though and is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bastard slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Bandicoot is being controlled here.
Bandicoot taking punishment in the form of punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Action Bastard comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bastard 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 26:30
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 26:30
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 26:30

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

Event: C25: Kuwabara vs. Lydon
Date: Mar 27, 2021

#R1#
Bastard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bastard jabs at Bottura's body.
We've been informed that Bottura 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.
Bastard lands a right hook to the body.
Bastard throws a jab when Bottura was well out of range.#TD#
Bastard drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Bastard lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Bottura down.
Bottura tries to improve position but can't.
Bastard takes a little break here. Bottura wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Bottura manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bottura seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bastard does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bastard is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bottura wants to free his trapped foot but Bastard is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Bastard is refusing to be controlled, as Bottura sits in half guard. #T1#
Bottura is looking to advance position but Bastard won't allow it. #SUB2#
Bottura is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bastard is just riding it out for now. Bottura eventually gives up the hold.
Bastard gets full guard.
Bastard looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bottura is looking to work some ground and pound but Bastard has wrist control.
Bottura wants to control from the top but Bastard keeps moving.
Bastard wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Bastard working for a triangle but Bottura defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bastard 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.
Bastard keeping moving, preventing Bottura from controlling successfully.
Bottura stays in close to Bastard's body and controls the position.
Bottura trying to control the position from guard on top but Bastard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bottura preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Bastard has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bottura can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bottura with a flurry of punches that miss. #T3#
Bottura pushes down on Bastard's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Bottura throwing shots but Bastard is blocking nicely.
Bastard controlling the position well.
Bottura looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Bottura is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bastard sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Bottura is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bastard sees it coming and defends easily.
Bottura is looking to advance position but Bastard won't allow it. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bastard manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bastard controls Bottura momentarily but Bottura frees himself.
Bottura won't allow Bastard to sweep him here. #SUB#
Bastard has his foot on Bottura's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bottura works his way back into a safe position though.
Bottura wants to control from the top but Bastard keeps moving.
Bastard trying to keep a closed guard but Bottura is proving a slippery customer.
Bottura trying to control the position from guard on top but Bastard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bottura pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bastard is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Bottura drops back looking for a leg! Bastard is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bastard manages to kick Bottura off! Bottura jumps back into Bastard's guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Action Bastard dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Bastard throws a body shot but no joy.
Bastard throws a looping overhand right but Bottura ducks down to avoid it.
Bastard throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bottura sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bastard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bastard keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bottura.
Bottura blocks a jab.#TD#
Bastard closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Bottura did well to prevent Bastard getting side control.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Bastard connects with a nice short shot to Bottura's temple.
Bottura trying to hold on to Bastard's head to control him but Bastard postures up.
Bastard performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Bottura tries to roll over but Bastard keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bottura manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Bottura is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bastard defends well.#SUB2#
Bottura has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Bastard should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Bottura has tightened it up now! Bastard should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Caio Bottura!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Caio Bottura made sure he mentioned Altitude Clothing, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: Combate 14: Jesus vs. Maxim 2
Date: Jan 23, 2021

#R1#
Nice body punch from Crayola .
Wallace swings for the body but Crayola moves out of range.
We've been told by Wallace's head coaches at Punch Out Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Crayola lands with a good body shot.
Wallace takes a swing at Crayola 's ribcage but misses.
Crayola misses with a series of wild punches.
Crayola is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Crayola scores with a nice strike.
Crayola looks to score with a jab to the body but Wallace is just out of range.
We've been informed that Crayola 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.
Wallace fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Crayola has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Wallace swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Crayola misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wallace.
Crayola thuds his right hand into Wallace's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Crayola fails to land the takedown.
Crayola slips under a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crayola throws the left hand but Wallace avoids the punch easily.
Wallace throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Crayola sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Crayola drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Wallace defends it well.
Crayola moves out of range as Wallace strikes.
Nathan Wallace seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Crayola uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wallace.
Crayola connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Crayola throws a jab when Wallace was well out of range.
Wallace swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Crayola tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wallace was well out of range. Poor timing from Crayola .
Wallace takes a swing at Crayola 's ribcage but misses. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Wallace enables Crayola to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Wallace manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

Wallace wriggles free and stands up.
Wallace on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
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!
Decent striking displayed by Crayola there.
Nathan Wallace is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wallace tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wallace swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wallace is looking to slow Crayola down with leg kicks.
Crayola jabs at Wallace's body.
Wallace throws a leg kick #TD2#
so Crayola counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Wallace is pulling down on Crayola 's head. It's preventing any offense from Crayola , at least for the moment.#T2#
Wallace tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Crayola postures up and lands a big shot to Wallace's brow.
Crayola loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Crayola lands a couple of elbows.#SUB#
Wallace had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Crayola defends it easily.
Wallace not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Crayola with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Crayola is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T3#
Crayola with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB2#
Crayola drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Crayola jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Wallace keeping moving, preventing Crayola from controlling successfully.
Crayola has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Crayola chips away with some ground and pound.
Crayola makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Wallace is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wallace 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.
Crayola looking to pass the guard. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Crayola looking to sit in guard and control but Wallace gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Wallace got a little sloppy there for a moment and Crayola has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wallace has managed to get both his arms back between Crayola 's legs - danger averted.
Wallace missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Crayola scores with a couple of body punches from the bottom.
Crayola is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wallace is looking to work some ground and pound but Crayola has wrist control.
Crayola is trying to keep Wallace in close.
Wallace throwing strikes from guard but Crayola blocks nicely. #SUB2#
Crayola looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shin Shin Crayola dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Nice jab there from Wallace.
Wallace takes a swing at Crayola 's ribcage but misses.
Crayola connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Crayola throws a shot to the body.
Nice shot lands for Wallace.
Crayola jabs at Wallace's body.
Wallace takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Crayola misses with a looping left.
A decent looking cross lands there for Crayola .
The fighters circling - Crayola throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Crayola lands a jab to Wallace's midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crayola lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Wallace pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Crayola slips a straight right by Wallace.
Crayola tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Crayola 's jab looks to have found its range, popping Wallace under the eye.
A punch lands to the side of Wallace 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Crayola throws a looping overhand right but Wallace ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Crayola lands a head kick!
Crayola checks a leg kick nicely.
Wallace throws a hook but Crayola avoids it easily.
Wallace cracks Crayola with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Crayola displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wallace throws out the jab.
Wallace explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Crayola stuns Wallace with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Crayola ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wallace moves away.
Wallace throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Wallace.
Wallace lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Crayola at a distance.
Wallace misses with a body shot.
Wallace tried to score with a low kick but Crayola checks it.
Crayola tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Crayola uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wallace.
Crayola tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Crayola throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wallace takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wallace throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T2#
Wallace has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Crayola finds it's way round the side to connect with Wallace's head.
Crayola connects with a nice looking jab.
Crayola fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Crayola blocks a jab.
Crayola feints the counter takedown.
Wallace tries a head kick but it misses.
And Crayola tries to counter it with a takedown but Wallace pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Crayola has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wallace moves away from the strike by Crayola .
Wallace throws a sloppy head kick and Crayola moves out of range easily.
Crayola moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Wallace drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Crayola blocks a head kick by Wallace.
Crayola closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wallace circles away.
Wallace thinks about countering with a head kick.
Crayola dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Crayola throws an off balance right hand
and Wallace cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Crayola misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wallace throws a quick counter kick to the body but Crayola avoids it.
Wallace lands a lovely overhand right.
Wallace misses with a wild body shot.
Wallace lands with a thumping leg kick. #T3#
Crayola takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wallace takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Wallace misses with a head kick.
Crayola moves out of range as Wallace throws a body kick.
Wallace throws a head kick that misses.
Wallace takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Wallace lands with a hook. Crayola tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Crayola uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wallace.
Crayola blocks a head kick by Wallace.
Wallace scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Wallace misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Crayola .
Crayola moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Crayola swings for the body but Wallace moves out of range.
Crayola moves away from the strike by Wallace.
Wallace dips to his left and cracks Crayola with an uppercut!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wallace scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T4#
Wallace connects with the punch.
Crayola misses with a body kick.
Wallace throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Crayola drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Wallace defends it well.
Wallace takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Crayola pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Crayola lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Crayola lands a really nice looking cross but Wallace seems unphased.
Wallace takes a swing at Crayola 's ribcage but misses.
Crayola moves into range and connects with a jab.
Wallace rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD2#
and Crayola counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Wallace keeping moving, preventing Crayola from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Crayola might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Wallace haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Shin Shin Crayola will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Wallace is looking to land body kicks.
Wallace looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nice shot by Wallace.
Wallace misses with a low kick.
Crayola misses with an uppercut.
Wallace throws a body punch but Crayola moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Wallace throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A head kick misses from Wallace.
A head kick misses from Wallace.
Wallace defending well as Crayola loads up on a big left hand.
Wallace drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Wallace scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wallace lands a head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crayola tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wallace paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wallace tries a head kick but it misses.
Crayola is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nice straight punches there by Crayola . You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Crayola .
Wallace steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Crayola .
Crayola throws a sloppy head kick and Wallace moves out of range easily. #T1#
Crayola digs a good body shot into Wallace's ribs.#TD2#
Crayola shoots in and gets a takedown into Wallace's guard.
Crayola stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wallace swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wallace trying to keep a closed guard but Crayola is proving a slippery customer.
Shin Shin Crayola has got the better of the ground game so far.
Crayola scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Wallace working a defensive guard here.
Wallace keeping moving, preventing Crayola from controlling successfully.
Wallace looking to control.
Crayola advances position into side control!#T2#
Wallace is looking to reverse the position.
Crayola has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Crayola can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Wallace is looking to escape. #SUB2#
Wallace defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Crayola .
Crayola has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Wallace's face.
Wallace is trying desperately to improve position.
Crayola in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas. #T3#
Crayola landing strikes, looking to finish!
Wallace is looking to improve his position but Crayola isn't that keen on the idea.
Wallace sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Wallace is not content to let Crayola control the position.
Crayola frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Wallace is wriggling around trying to escape. #T4#
Crayola landing shots from mount.
Crayola looking to control but Wallace is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Wallace tries to hold on but Crayola postures up.
Wallace is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Wallace sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Wallace trying to control from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shin Shin Crayola comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Crayola 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shin Shin Crayola !
Our winner, Shin Shin Crayola , 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: CFN8: Fairbanks vs. Burnham
Date: Dec 31, 2020

#R1#
Crayola slips under a jab from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Sitsongrit feints and then cracks Crayola 's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Crayola down.
Sitsongrit throws a low kick but Crayola moves out of range easily.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook. Crayola ducked under it nicely.
Sitsongrit fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Crayola has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nice jab there from Crayola .
Crayola misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit takes one to the chin there.
Sitsongrit doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Crayola with a hook.
Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Crayola moves away.
Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Crayola moves away.
Crayola feinted with a counter takedown.
Crayola blocks a leg kick.
Crayola takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Crayola misses with an uppercut. Sitsongrit saw that one coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab from Sitsongrit misses.
Sitsongrit throws the left hand but Crayola avoids the punch easily.
Sitsongrit lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick. #T1#
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Crayola .
Sitsongrit circles away from the clinch attempt.
Crayola fails to land the takedown.
Crayola walks into a jab.
Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Crayola .
Sitsongrit scores with a jab to the head.
Crayola seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Sitsongrit pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Donk. Sitsongrit catches Crayola right on the button with a cross.
Crayola fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sitsongrit manages to avoid it.
Showtime Sitsongrit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sitsongrit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Showtime Sitsongrit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sitsongrit throws a looping overhand right but Crayola ducks down to avoid it.
Crayola uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sitsongrit.
Crayola paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Crayola throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sitsongrit sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Crayola throws a hook to the side of Sitsongrit's head but Sitsongrit sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Good leg kick by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit avoids the body shot from Crayola . #T2#
Crayola moves forwards but Sitsongrit connects with a nice, crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sitsongrit takes a jab right on the kisser.
Crayola moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Sitsongrit bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Crayola 's head backwards.
Sitsongrit 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.
Sitsongrit takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Crayola ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sitsongrit moves away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sitsongrit.
Crayola scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Crayola misses the shot to the body.
A leg kick checked by Crayola .
Crayola attempts a counter takedown but Sitsongrit avoids it well and moves away.
Crayola takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sitsongrit moves out of range of the strikes.
Crayola bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sitsongrit looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sitsongrit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Crayola .
Crayola connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sitsongrit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Crayola .
Sitsongrit blocks a jab.
Sitsongrit misses the jab.#T3#
Sitsongrit with a jab.
Sitsongrit connects with a body shot.
Crayola uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sitsongrit.
Crayola misses with a wild body shot.
Crayola 's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sitsongrit under the eye.
Crayola scores with the left hand. Sitsongrit knows he should have avoided that one.
Sitsongrit ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Crayola uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sitsongrit.
Crayola is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Crayola tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sitsongrit was well out of range. Poor timing from Crayola .
Sitsongrit throws a jab but it's blocked by Crayola .
Sitsongrit takes one on the button.
Good standup being displayed there by Crayola as he connects with a hook.
Sitsongrit looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sitsongrit scores with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crayola displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sitsongrit throws out the jab.
Sitsongrit scores with a hook to the body. Crayola takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Crayola misses with a body shot
and Sitsongrit counters with a nice uppercut.
Crayola is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Sitsongrit avoids the body shot from Crayola . #T4#
Sitsongrit avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sitsongrit is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Crayola scores with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Crayola misses the target.
The fighters circling - Crayola throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Crayola dives in for a single leg takedown but Sitsongrit sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sitsongrit misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Sitsongrit fails to land.
Sitsongrit struggles to land a body shot inside as Crayola controls his hands. #BC#
Crayola manages to break the clinch.
Nice defenses there by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit walks into a straight right hand from Crayola .
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sitsongrit misses with a kick to the body.
Crayola lands a nice shot that snaps Sitsongrit's head back.
Crayola connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot.
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 Shin Shin Crayola will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Crayola misses the shot to the body.
Crayola throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sitsongrit appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Sitsongrit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sitsongrit is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sitsongrit tries to land a front kick but Crayola steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Crayola misses with a body shot.
Sitsongrit staying out of range there.
Sitsongrit appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Crayola staying out of range there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Crayola . Sitsongrit does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shin Shin Crayola is winning the standup battle so far.
Crayola takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sitsongrit uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Crayola .
Sitsongrit avoids the body shot from Crayola .
Sitsongrit takes a swing at Crayola 's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sitsongrit throws a jab but it's blocked by Crayola .
Sitsongrit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sitsongrit throws a body shot but no joy.
Crayola attempts a counter takedown but Sitsongrit avoids it well and moves away.
Crayola throws a hook but Sitsongrit avoids it easily.
Crayola lands with a kick to the temple. Sitsongrit shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #T1#
Jab by Crayola .
Sitsongrit scores with a sloppy right hand. Crayola should have avoided that one.
Crayola tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sitsongrit was well out of range. Poor timing from Crayola .
Sitsongrit defending well as Crayola loads up on a big left hand.
Sitsongrit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Crayola missing with a left hand there. Sitsongrit was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Crayola throws a jab but it's blocked by Sitsongrit.
A little jabbing left from Sitsongrit on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A left lands for Sitsongrit.
Crayola with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sitsongrit to score with a decent uppercut.
A low kick from Sitsongrit is predictable there #TD#
and Crayola counters with a single leg into guard. Sitsongrit didn't expect that.
Sitsongrit controls Crayola momentarily but Crayola frees himself.
Crayola loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sitsongrit pulls Crayola in close to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sitsongrit is on top in guard. #REVB##T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crayola wants to sweep but no luck.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Crayola is on top in guard. #REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sitsongrit lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Crayola looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sitsongrit works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Crayola is refusing to be controlled, as Sitsongrit sits in half guard.
Sitsongrit tries to pass the half guard into mount. Crayola knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Sitsongrit trying to control the action but Crayola is working from the bottom. #T3#
Crayola is holding on to half guard well.
Sitsongrit tries to pass to full mount but Crayola defends it.
Crayola is looking to control Sitsongrit's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Crayola avoid being mounted?
Crayola tries to roll over but Sitsongrit keeps him under control.
Sitsongrit controlling the action here.
Crayola is controlling Sitsongrit's trapped leg to prevent Sitsongrit from advancing to side control.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sitsongrit content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Crayola is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sitsongrit's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sitsongrit's back!
Crayola is hanging on to Sitsongrit's back as he tries to escape.
Crayola is landing with strikes from the back.
Crayola trying to control momentarily.
Crayola throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Sitsongrit!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shin Shin Crayola dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Sitsongrit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Crayola manages to avoid it.
Crayola throws a body shot but no joy.
Crayola throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Sitsongrit throws a predictable looking body shot #TD#
and Crayola counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Sitsongrit 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#
Crayola gets full guard.#SUB#
Crayola is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Crayola is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Crayola is looking to advance position but Sitsongrit won't allow it.
Sitsongrit is staying active underneath Crayola , who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T1##SUB#
Crayola seems to be looking for submissions.
Sitsongrit is looking for a sweep. Crayola is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Crayola seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Crayola looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Crayola prevents Sitsongrit from improving his position.
Crayola is trying to control the action in half guard but Sitsongrit is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Crayola working Sitsongrit over with strikes.
Crayola missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Crayola scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Crayola landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Crayola seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sitsongrit does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sitsongrit is pressing down on Crayola 's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Crayola stands up over Sitsongrit, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Showtime Sitsongrit has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sitsongrit keeping full guard, as Crayola tries to pass.
Crayola controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Sitsongrit throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T3#
Sitsongrit 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.
Crayola loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB2#
Sitsongrit has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Crayola can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sitsongrit has momentary wrist control but Crayola slips an elbow through the middle.
Crayola looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sitsongrit is on top in guard. #REVB##SUB#
Crayola is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Shin Shin Crayola overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Crayola looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sitsongrit is one step ahead there.
Sitsongrit tries to free his leg and advance position but Crayola is retaining full guard.
Shin Shin Crayola is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sitsongrit stopping the sweep attempt from Crayola .

And that's the end of the fight!
Shin Shin Crayola showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Crayola , 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shin Shin Crayola !
Post fight, Shin Shin Crayola stared into the camera and said '*Chika dances*'.
In defeat, Showtime Sitsongrit stepped up to the mic, saying 'Out with Bolsonaro!'.

Event: Combate 8: Koko vs. Krylov
Date: Dec 06, 2020

#R1#
Khadzhimurad throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Khadzhimurad scoring well with a low kick there. #CL#
Crayola forces Khadzhimurad back against the cage and clinches.
Crayola makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Crayola lands a nice uppercut.
Khadzhimurad takes a knee right on the jaw!
Crayola lands a body shot in the clinch.
Khadzhimurad tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Crayola 's elbow.
Khadzhimurad working aggressively here.
Khadzhimurad misses with a body punch.
Crayola taking a breather.
A right hook to the body lands for Khadzhimurad.
A short left from Khadzhimurad.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Khadzhimurad doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Crayola misses with a hook from the clinch.
Khadzhimurad throws a punch but it's blocked by Crayola .
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Khadzhimurad tries to throw a body punch but Crayola avoids it by throwing Khadzhimurad back against the cage.
A short right from Khadzhimurad.
Crayola is trying to stall.
A short left from Crayola . #T1#
Khadzhimurad misses with a punch on the inside.
Crayola prevents a body shot from Khadzhimurad.
Khadzhimurad lands with a right to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Crayola fails to land.
A body shot lands from Crayola .
Khadzhimurad lands a right hand.
I was talking to Crayola 's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Crayola misses with a short punch on the inside.
Khadzhimurad lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Crayola .
Khadzhimurad misses with a punch on the inside.
Crayola lands on the inside with an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Crayola .
Khadzhimurad tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Crayola 's elbow.
Crayola is trying to maintain a safe position but Khadzhimurad gets an underhook and turns Crayola into the cage.
Crayola is trying to stall.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Crayola .
A right hand to the body from Khadzhimurad.
Khadzhimurad blocks a body shot from Crayola .
Crayola goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Crayola scores with a shoulder strike. #T2#
A head punch on the inside from Khadzhimurad fails to land.
Khadzhimurad lands a shot to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Good body shot from Crayola .
Crayola can't find room to land a body shot as Khadzhimurad controls the action.
Khadzhimurad blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Khadzhimurad misses with a punch to the body.
Crayola blocks a body shot from Khadzhimurad.
Khadzhimurad lands with a light punch inside.
Khadzhimurad has a couple of punches blocked by Crayola .
Khadzhimurad lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Khadzhimurad lands with a short shot to the head.
Crayola presses Khadzhimurad against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Crayola content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Khadzhimurad lands a nice uppercut.
Crayola doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Khadzhimurad is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#BC#
Crayola breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Khadzhimurad clinches with his opponent.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Crayola .
Khadzhimurad misses with a punch on the inside.
Crayola blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3#
Khadzhimurad can't find room to land a body shot as Crayola controls the action.
A short right from Crayola on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Khadzhimurad.
Crayola lands an uppercut.
Crayola lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Khadzhimurad blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Khadzhimurad misses with a hook from the clinch.
Khadzhimurad lands a body shot in the clinch.
Crayola tries to land a knee to the head but Khadzhimurad blocks with his arms.
A head punch on the inside from Crayola fails to land.
Khadzhimurad working aggressively here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Khadzhimurad creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Crayola tries a knee to the head but Khadzhimurad blocks it.
Crayola makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Khadzhimurad working aggressively here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Crayola .
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Crayola .
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Crayola .
Crayola misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Crayola just misses with a elbow thrown towards Khadzhimurad's brow. #T4#
Khadzhimurad misses with a hook from the clinch.
Crayola is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Khadzhimurad.
Crayola takes a shot to the head.
Khadzhimurad goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Khadzhimurad presses Crayola against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Khadzhimurad digs a right hand into Crayola 's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Crayola 's gas tank.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Crayola can't get the takedown.
Khadzhimurad tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Crayola 's elbow.
Khadzhimurad misses with a punch to the body.
Khadzhimurad scores with a nice hook to the head.
Crayola lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Khadzhimurad backwards.
Crayola fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Khadzhimurad.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Khadzhimurad tries to throw a body punch but Crayola avoids it by throwing Khadzhimurad back against the cage.
Khadzhimurad scores with a shoulder strike.
Crayola trying to land knees to the body.
Crayola tries a body shot but Khadzhimurad blocks it.
Khadzhimurad misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Khakim Khadzhimurad will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
A solid leg kick lands there for Khadzhimurad.
Khadzhimurad blocks a head kick by Crayola .
Khadzhimurad is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Crayola throws a front kick that sends Khadzhimurad stumbling back into the cage.
Khadzhimurad lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Khadzhimurad fails in his attempt to clinch.
Crayola looks to land a right hand but Khadzhimurad moved out of range.
Khadzhimurad connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Crayola misses with a double jab.
Khadzhimurad misses with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Crayola or perhaps it was just good defense by Khadzhimurad, which made it look bad.
Crayola lands with an uppercut that bounces Khadzhimurad off the cage and back into range.
Crayola misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Khadzhimurad.
Crayola connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T1#
Crayola keeps the fight on the outside.
Khadzhimurad moves out of range of the strikes.
A shot to the body from Crayola misses
and Khadzhimurad counters with a straight right hand.
Khadzhimurad blocks a head kick by Crayola .
Khadzhimurad scores with a sloppy right hand. Crayola should have avoided that one.
Khadzhimurad uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Crayola .
Khadzhimurad throws a front kick aimed at Crayola 's knee but Crayola avoids it well.
Khadzhimurad ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Crayola moves away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Crayola .
Shin Shin Crayola seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crayola lands a lovely overhand right.
Khadzhimurad wants to clinch up but Crayola keeps it at a distance.
Crayola misses with a lunging right hand
and Crayola takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Khadzhimurad turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Khakim Khadzhimurad is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Khadzhimurad thows a left - swing and a miss!
Khadzhimurad ducks right into an uppercut from Crayola .
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crayola misses with a hook. Khadzhimurad ducked under it nicely.
Crayola throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Khadzhimurad has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T2#
Crayola misses with a looping left.
It seemed like Khadzhimurad was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Crayola slips a jab from Khadzhimurad.
Crayola scores with the left hand. Khadzhimurad knows he should have avoided that one.
Crayola swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Khadzhimurad throws out a counter right but Crayola avoids it with no problem.
Crayola lands a head shot.
Crayola missing with a left hand there. Khadzhimurad was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Crayola works Khadzhimurad's body with a nice hook.
Crayola blocks a jab.
Khadzhimurad throws a jab when Crayola was well out of range.
Khadzhimurad scores with a leg kick.
Crayola takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Khadzhimurad misses with an attempted mid kick.
A swing and a miss from Khadzhimurad.
Khadzhimurad takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Crayola lands a nice shot to the body.
Crayola misses with a body shot.
A little jabbing left from Khadzhimurad on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Crayola misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T3#
A decent looking cross lands there for Khadzhimurad.
Crayola pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Crayola throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Khadzhimurad.
Crayola dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Khadzhimurad. That did some damage!
Crayola cracks Khadzhimurad with a good jab.
Khadzhimurad throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Donk. Khadzhimurad catches Crayola right on the button with a cross.
Khadzhimurad takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Khadzhimurad loads up on a big right hand but Crayola slips the punch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Khadzhimurad darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Crayola ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A shot to the liver by Khadzhimurad. Beautiful body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Khadzhimurad avoids the head kick by Crayola .
Khadzhimurad throws out a counter right but Crayola avoids it with no problem.
Khadzhimurad connects with a body shot.
Crayola pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Crayola 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. #CL2#
Khadzhimurad moves into the clinch successfully. #T4#
Crayola misses with a punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Crayola .
Khadzhimurad misses with a hook from the clinch.
Khadzhimurad swings wildly with an uppercut but Crayola uses good head movement to avoid it.
Crayola lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Khadzhimurad misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Crayola .
Khadzhimurad lands with a light punch inside.
Crayola misses with a punch on the inside.
Crayola blocks an uppercut.
Khadzhimurad tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Crayola can't find room to land a body shot as Khadzhimurad controls the action.
Khadzhimurad lands a right hand that snaps the head of Crayola backwards.
Khakim Khadzhimurad seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Crayola lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC#
Crayola breaks the clinch.
Khadzhimurad tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Crayola manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Crayola throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Khadzhimurad avoids the body shot from Crayola .
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Shin Shin Crayola will probably get the nod.
That's time! Crayola 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
Crayola throws a looping overhand right but Khadzhimurad ducks down to avoid it.
Crayola lands a nice shot that snaps Khadzhimurad's head back.
Crayola misses with a head kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Khadzhimurad.
Khadzhimurad ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Crayola checks the leg kick.
Khadzhimurad misses with a body shot.
Jab, jab by Khadzhimurad - just one landing.
Khadzhimurad cracks Crayola with a good jab.
Khadzhimurad cracks Crayola with a good jab.
Crayola scores with the left hand. Khadzhimurad knows he should have avoided that one.
Khadzhimurad takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crayola lands with a kick to the temple. Khadzhimurad shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Khadzhimurad keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Crayola throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Khadzhimurad showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Crayola . #T1#
Crayola moves out of range as Khadzhimurad throws a body kick.
A big left from Crayola misses.
Khadzhimurad fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Crayola defending well as Khadzhimurad loads up on a big left hand.
Khadzhimurad staying out of range there.
Khadzhimurad misses with an uppercut.
Crayola throws a sloppy body shot
letting Khadzhimurad counter with a right hand.
Crayola scores with a jab to the body.
Khadzhimurad looks to land a body kick but Crayola moved away.
Crayola throws a jab when Khadzhimurad was well out of range.
Crayola steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Khadzhimurad. That one must have hurt.
Khadzhimurad tries to clinch but Crayola moves out of range.
Crayola uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Khadzhimurad.
Khadzhimurad defending well as Crayola loads up on a big left hand.
Khadzhimurad defending well as Crayola loads up on a big left hand.
A little jabbing left from Khadzhimurad on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Khadzhimurad buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Crayola avoids a kick to the body. #T2##CL2#
Khadzhimurad clinches up with Crayola and pushes him back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crayola using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Khadzhimurad has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Khadzhimurad working aggressively here.
Crayola lands a shot to the body.#BC#
Crayola breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Crayola goes for a double leg but Khadzhimurad avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Khadzhimurad continues to drive forward.
Khadzhimurad misses with some punches.
Khadzhimurad lands a body punch.
Khadzhimurad can't find room to land a body shot as Crayola controls the action.
Crayola misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Khadzhimurad.
Crayola misses with a hook to the ribs.
Crayola is looking to control Khadzhimurad's arms but Khadzhimurad gets an underhook and turns him. Now Crayola has his back to the cage.
Khadzhimurad tries a body shot but Crayola blocks it.
Crayola tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Crayola tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Crayola tries to work over Khadzhimurad's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Khadzhimurad misses with a punch to the body. #T3##BC#
Crayola escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Shin Shin Crayola is winning the standup battle so far.
Crayola swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Khadzhimurad misses with a looping left.
Donk. Crayola catches Khadzhimurad right on the button with a cross.
Khadzhimurad is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Crayola .
Khadzhimurad connects with a body shot.
Khadzhimurad has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Khadzhimurad takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Crayola misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Khadzhimurad.
Khadzhimurad moves in looking to clinch but Crayola pushes him off.
Khadzhimurad moves out of range as Crayola strikes.
Khadzhimurad throws a leg kick but Crayola sees it coming and checks it nicely. #CL#
Crayola pushes Khadzhimurad up against the cage in a clinch.
Crayola swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Crayola tries to throw a body punch but Khadzhimurad avoids it by throwing Crayola back against the cage.
Crayola swings wildly with an uppercut but Khadzhimurad uses good head movement to avoid it.
Crayola tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Khadzhimurad just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shin Shin Crayola . That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Crayola missing with knees to the body.
Crayola is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Khadzhimurad scores with a shot to the side of Crayola 's head.
Crayola lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Khadzhimurad tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Khadzhimurad misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Khadzhimurad tries a body shot but Crayola blocks it.
Khadzhimurad lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Khadzhimurad can't find room to land a body shot as Crayola controls the action.
Crayola tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Khadzhimurad lands a body shot in the clinch.
Crayola blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Crayola misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Khadzhimurad.
Crayola looking to stall.
Crayola throws a head punch that misses.
Crayola holding his opponent close, against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Khakim Khadzhimurad just about did enough to take it.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4#
Crayola tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Crayola throws a lazy right hand but Khadzhimurad sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Khadzhimurad is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Some bone on bone action there as Crayola checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
That kick from Khadzhimurad tenderised Crayola 's leg. Crayola is trying to keep his angry face on.
Crayola throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Khadzhimurad gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Khadzhimurad throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Crayola sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice straight punches there by Khadzhimurad. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Khadzhimurad.
Crayola misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Khadzhimurad.
Crayola tries to counter with a takedown but Khadzhimurad is quick to defend against it.
Khadzhimurad lands with a cross.
Khadzhimurad cracks a nice hook into Crayola 's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crayola lands with a kick to the ribs.
Khadzhimurad cracks Crayola with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crayola staying out of range there.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Crayola trying to stall but Khadzhimurad improves his position. #T1#
Crayola tries to land a knee to the head but Khadzhimurad blocks with his arms.
Khadzhimurad struggles to land a body shot inside as Crayola controls his hands.
Crayola struggles to land a body shot inside as Khadzhimurad controls his hands.
Crayola prevents a body shot from Khadzhimurad.
Crayola gets through Khadzhimurad's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Khadzhimurad tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Crayola 's elbow.
Crayola misses with a hook to the ribs.
Khadzhimurad blocks an uppercut.
Crayola tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Crayola struggles to land a body shot inside as Khadzhimurad controls his hands.
Khadzhimurad misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Khadzhimurad swings wildly with an uppercut but Crayola uses good head movement to avoid it.
Khadzhimurad blocks a body shot from Crayola .
Khadzhimurad blocking some punches.
Khadzhimurad misses with a punch to the body.
Crayola lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T2#
Khadzhimurad tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Crayola pushes off an throws an elbow but Khadzhimurad leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Khadzhimurad lands a left hand that snaps the head of Crayola backwards.
Khadzhimurad is working Crayola over against the cage.
Khadzhimurad softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Khadzhimurad misses with some punches.
Crayola tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Crayola misses with a punch on the inside.
Crayola 's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Khadzhimurad is working Crayola over against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Khadzhimurad scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A hook to the body from Khadzhimurad.
Khadzhimurad lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Crayola throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Khadzhimurads head.
Khadzhimurad doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Crayola .
Khadzhimurad lands a nice uppercut.#T3#
A head punch on the inside from Khadzhimurad fails to land.
Crayola misses with a punch on the inside.
Crayola lands a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Khadzhimurad.
Crayola will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Khadzhimurad up against the cage.
Khadzhimurad tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Crayola 's elbow.
Khadzhimurad tries to work over Crayola 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Crayola working aggressively here.
A right hand to the body from Crayola .
Khadzhimurad tries to work over Crayola 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Crayola lands a left hand that snaps the head of Khadzhimurad backwards.
Crayola 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Khadzhimurad working aggressively here.
Khadzhimurad lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Crayola backwards.
Crayola throws a punch but it's blocked by Khadzhimurad.
Khadzhimurad makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T4#
A head punch on the inside from Khadzhimurad fails to land.
Khadzhimurad tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Crayola blocks an uppercut.
Khadzhimurad lands a shoulder strike.
Khadzhimurad blocks a punch to the side of the 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!
Khadzhimurad throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Crayola lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Khadzhimurad creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Crayola scores with a shot to the side of Khadzhimurad's head.
Khadzhimurad misses with some punches.
Crayola blocking some punches.
Khadzhimurad pushes Crayola back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Khadzhimurad as Crayola tries to tie him up.
Crayola lands with a right to the head.
Khadzhimurad tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Khadzhimurad fails to land.
Crayola tries to throw a body punch but Khadzhimurad avoids it by throwing Crayola back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Khakim Khadzhimurad dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Khadzhimurad jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Khadzhimurad has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Khadzhimurad there as he acknowledges the shot.
Crayola throws a body punch but Khadzhimurad moves out of range.
It seemed like Khadzhimurad was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Crayola throws out a loose jab but Khadzhimurad uses good head movement to avoid it.
Crayola throws a lazy right hand but Khadzhimurad sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Khadzhimurad looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Crayola on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Khadzhimurad. Khadzhimurad obviously looking to wear him down.
Khadzhimurad tries to close the distance and clinch but Crayola swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Crayola slips a jab from Khadzhimurad.
Khadzhimurad checks the leg kick nicely there.
Khadzhimurad swings widly with a right hand
and Crayola counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Khadzhimurad blocks a head kick by Crayola .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khadzhimurad looks to land a left hand but Crayola moved out of range nicely.
Khadzhimurad avoids the body shot from Crayola .
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Khadzhimurad! But no joy.
Crayola throws a nice outside leg kick.
Khadzhimurad chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Crayola shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #T1#
Khadzhimurad with the inside leg kick.
Khadzhimurad paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Crayola tried to score with a low kick but Khadzhimurad checks it.
Khadzhimurad ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Khadzhimurad closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Khadzhimurad throws a front kick aimed at Crayola 's knee but Crayola avoids it well.
Crayola throws an overhand right that lands on Khadzhimurad's shoulder, as Khadzhimurad tries to avoid the shot. #CL#
Crayola has taken the fight to the clinch.
Crayola lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Khadzhimurad or not.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Crayola .
Crayola landing knees to the body.
Khadzhimurad is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Crayola .
Crayola scores with a nice hook to the head.
Crayola lands a hook that snaps the head of Khadzhimurad backwards.
Khadzhimurad misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice right hand lands inside from Khadzhimurad.
Shin Shin Crayola has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Khakim Khadzhimurad is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crayola misses with a body punch.
Come on Crayola - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Crayola misses with a hook to the ribs.
Crayola tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The referee calls for Crayola to work.
Crayola misses with a short punch on the inside.
Crayola looking to stall.
Crayola tries a body shot but Khadzhimurad blocks it. #T3#
Crayola tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Crayola lands a right hand that snaps the head of Khadzhimurad backwards.
Crayola throws a punch but it's blocked by Khadzhimurad.
A head punch on the inside from Crayola fails to land.
Crayola tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Khadzhimurad's elbow.
Crayola misses with a punch on the inside.
Crayola misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Khadzhimurad as Crayola tries to tie him up.
Khadzhimurad blocks an uppercut.
Crayola controlling the action here for a moment. #T4#
Crayola stalling in the clinch but Khadzhimurad improves position.
Khadzhimurad blocks a body shot from Crayola .
Crayola is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Crayola throws a punch but it's blocked by Khadzhimurad.
Crayola is leaning against Khadzhimurad and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Crayola throws a punch but it's blocked by Khadzhimurad.
Crayola has a couple of punches blocked by Khadzhimurad.
Crayola misses with the head strike.
Crayola misses with a punch on the inside.
Khadzhimurad blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Crayola misses with a hook to the ribs.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shin Shin Crayola showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Khadzhimurad 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 47:48
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 47:48
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Khakim Khadzhimurad!
Khakim Khadzhimurad is the new featherweight champion!
Khakim Khadzhimurad seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Shin Shin Crayola stepped up to the mic, saying 'It's time to action dance, you bastards. *Chika dances for no good reason*'.

Event: Combate 5: Mongrel vs. Officer
Date: Nov 14, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crayola throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Crayola connects with a body shot that sends Bottura's belly button to the back.
Bottura has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Crayola tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Crayola misses the jab.
Bottura fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bottura fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Crayola takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bottura tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bottura delivers a nice body kick.
Crayola slips under a jab from Bottura.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crayola lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Crayola misses with a wild body shot.
Bottura throws a shot to the body.
Crayola throws an off balance right hand
and Bottura counters with an inside leg kick.
Bottura avoids a punch combination nicely.
Crayola loads up on a big right hand but Bottura slips the punch.
Crayola fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Crayola fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bottura looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T1#
Bottura throws out a loose jab but Crayola uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bottura lands a lovely overhand right.
Crayola is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bottura rather than just go for the knockout.
Bottura throws a head kick but Crayola moves out of range.
Crayola misses the shot to the body.
Crayola thows a left - swing and a miss!
Crayola is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bottura.
Crayola avoids a kick to the body.
Crayola 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.
Crayola takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bottura uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Crayola .
Bottura scores with a jab to the head.
Crayola thuds his right hand into Bottura's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Crayola lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bottura circles away quickly and effectively.
As Crayola looks to move away, Bottura throws a big counter combo but Crayola just gets out of the way.
Bottura lands a front kick.
Bottura takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bottura swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Bottura as he connects with a hook.
A nice leg kick from Bottura, right into the meat of the thigh.
Shin Shin Crayola seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crayola scores with a nice strike.
Bottura lands a head kick! #T2#
Bottura connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Crayola missing with a left hand there. Bottura was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Crayola dodges the punch combination from Bottura. #CL2#
Crayola has Bottura up against the cage in a clinch.
Bottura tries to pull guard but Crayola forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Crayola tries to stall but Bottura uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Crayola throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bottura blocks an uppercut.
Bottura is trying to pull guard but Crayola turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Bottura takes a shot to the head.
Bottura fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Caio Bottura. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Crayola lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bottura backwards.
Crayola misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bottura blocks an uppercut. #TD#
Bottura successfully pulls guard.
Crayola won't allow Bottura to sweep him here. #T3#
Crayola lands a couple of digs.
Crayola scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB#
Bottura throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Crayola pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bottura is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Bottura is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Crayola defends well.
Crayola landing with the ground and pound.
Bottura controls Crayola momentarily but Crayola frees himself. #SUB#
Crayola avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T4#
Crayola content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Crayola wants to control from the top but Bottura keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Bottura had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Crayola defends it easily.
Bottura working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Crayola .
Crayola lands a couple of digs.
Crayola controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Bottura is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Crayola defends well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Shin Shin Crayola will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Bottura on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Crayola takes a swing at Bottura's ribcage but misses.
Caio Bottura is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bottura just misses with a punch to the body.
Bottura slips under a jab from Crayola .
Crayola misses with a few strikes there.
Bottura pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Crayola steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Bottura.
Bottura bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Crayola uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bottura.
Crayola throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Crayola misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bottura.
Crayola lands a slapping body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crayola throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Crayola throws a hook but Bottura blocks it.
Bottura comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Crayola throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bottura scores with a kick to the body.
Crayola throws a right hand that Bottura ducks under and follows up with a left that Bottura also avoids with ease.
Caio Bottura is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Bottura pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice shot by Bottura.
Bottura closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Crayola checks a leg kick. #CL2#
Crayola fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bottura, pushing him back against the cage.
Crayola lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bottura backwards.
Crayola misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Crayola .
Bottura prevents a body shot from Crayola .
Bottura is trying to pull guard but Crayola turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Bottura tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Crayola just stands there and leans against the cage.
Bottura tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Caio Bottura. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bottura blocks an uppercut.
Crayola trying to control the position but instead, Bottura has worked for underhooks and has pushed Crayola into the cage.#TD#
Bottura ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Bottura no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Crayola not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Bottura keeping moving, preventing Crayola from controlling successfully. #T2#
Bottura seems keen to control Crayola 's posture.
Crayola working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Crayola is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB#
Bottura is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crayola forces his way into half guard.
Crayola slips a nice elbow through Bottura's hands, connecting with Bottura's forehead.
Crayola not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bottura trying to control here.
Shin Shin Crayola has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Crayola is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Crayola seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bottura does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bottura is pressing down on Crayola 's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bottura has momentary wrist control but Crayola slips an elbow through the middle.
Crayola postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Crayola postures up and lands a big shot to Bottura's brow.
Crayola has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Bottura looking for a guillotine here but Crayola defends easily.
Crayola stands up over Bottura, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Crayola lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Crayola trying to control the position from guard on top but Bottura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bottura not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T4#
Crayola lands a couple of elbows.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Crayola accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB#
Bottura is looking for a triangle but Crayola pushes his legs off easily.
Bottura is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Crayola wants to control from the top but Bottura keeps moving. #SUB#
Bottura working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Crayola doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Crayola manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Crayola works over Bottura with some ground and pound from guard.
Crayola trying to control the position from guard on top but Bottura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shin Shin Crayola showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Bottura steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Crayola .
A big left from Crayola misses.
Crayola fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bottura avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Crayola throws out a loose jab but Bottura uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bottura fires out a quick counter leg kick but Crayola just manages to avoid it.
Crayola takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Crayola scores with a kick to the body. #TD2#
Crayola shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Bottura tries to get to full guard but Crayola has control of the leg.
Bottura trying to control but Crayola postures up.
Crayola scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bottura is staying active underneath Crayola , who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T1#
Crayola trying to pass the guard but Bottura defending well.
Crayola prevents Bottura from improving his position.
Crayola working the head and body with strikes.
Crayola working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Bottura is staying active underneath Crayola , who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Bottura is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Crayola pulls his head out easily.
Crayola wants to control but Bottura is keeping him busy.
Bottura tries to roll over but Crayola keeps him under control.#SUB#
Bottura actively working from the bottom here.
Crayola works his foot free and advances to mount. #T2#
Bottura tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Crayola with the ground and pound from mount.
Crayola with a couple of short strikes.
Crayola landing punches.
Crayola looking to control but Bottura is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bottura tries to lock up and control but Crayola gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bottura is looking to get to half guard.
Crayola is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Bottura can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Caio Bottura has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#ROC2#Bottura is rocked!#T3#
Crayola looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Bottura covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shin Shin Crayola !
During a confident post fight interview, Shin Shin Crayola thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: FARTMMA 121
Date: Oct 17, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crayola tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Laperierre appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Crayola scores with a jab to the head.
A good leg kick by Crayola .
Laperierre takes one to the chin there.
Laperierre avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Laperierre displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Crayola throws out the jab.
Laperierre has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Team Alpha Midget in the buildup to the fight.#TD2#
Crayola shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Crayola was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Laperierre is trying to get back to half guard.
Laperierre wants to control but Crayola postures up.
Crayola in side control lands a decent elbow.
Laperierre avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Crayola .
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!
Crayola lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #T1#
Laperierre can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Crayola tries for a kimura but Laperierre is defending well.
Laperierre is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Crayola scoring with punches from side control.
Laperierre manages to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Laperierre actively working from the bottom here.
Crayola seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Crayola lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T2##SUB#
Laperierre actively working from the bottom here.
Crayola drops an elbow to the side of Laperierre's head.
Laperierre gets back to full guard.
Laperierre preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Crayola lands a couple of elbows.
Crayola lands a couple of elbows.
Crayola landing with the ground and pound. #SUB#
Laperierre is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Crayola is aware though and is defending well.
Crayola distracts Laperierre with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Crayola not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Crayola trying to control the position from guard on top but Laperierre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Laperierre is trying to keep Crayola in close.
Crayola throwing strikes but missing.
Crayola lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Laperierre is trying to control the position but Crayola postures up.
Crayola is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Crayola trying to control but Laperierre is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Laperierre is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Crayola stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Laperierre swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Laperierre has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Crayola can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Laperierre is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Crayola defends well.
Crayola chips away with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Crayola 's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Laperierre is looking for a triangle but Crayola pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Laperierre looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Crayola passes into side control.
Laperierre taking a bit of punishment here - Crayola scoring with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shin Shin Crayola dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Laperierre ducks under a wild hook from Crayola .
Laperierre fires out a quick counter leg kick but Crayola just manages to avoid it.
Ian Laperierre has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Crayola lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Laperierre backs up against the cage.
Laperierre avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Laperierre tries to counter with a takedown but Crayola is quick to defend against it.
Laperierre avoids the body shot from Crayola .
Crayola throws a poor cross that misses
and Laperierre counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Crayola misses with a right hand #TD#
and Laperierre counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Laperierre.
Crayola 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#
Laperierre is trying to control but can't.
Laperierre is refusing to be controlled, as Crayola sits in half guard.
Crayola looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Laperierre holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #SUB2#
Crayola is looking for a kimura here. #T1#
Laperierre tries to get to full guard but Crayola has control of the leg.
Laperierre trying to control from the bottom.
Laperierre won't allow Crayola to pass to mount.
Crayola is looking to take a break and control but Laperierre is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Laperierre is looking to control Crayola 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Laperierre avoid being mounted?
Crayola tries to pass to full mount but Laperierre defends it.
Laperierre has hold of Crayola 's hands but Crayola slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Laperierre is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Crayola pulls his head out easily.
Laperierre slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Laperierre being controlled here, momentarily.
Crayola postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB#
Laperierre throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Crayola lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB#
Laperierre has his foot on Crayola 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Crayola works his way back into a safe position though.#T3#
Crayola postures up and lands a big shot to Laperierre's brow. #SUB#
Laperierre working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Crayola doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Crayola manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Laperierre has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Crayola is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Laperierre.#SUB2#
Crayola is trying to get an arm triangle but Laperierre is defending well.
Crayola in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T4#
Laperierre can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Crayola working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Laperierre takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Crayola landing a few strikes.
Laperierre is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Laperierre is trying to control but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shin Shin Crayola showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Crayola misses with a looping right.
A low kick from Crayola misses
and Laperierre counters with an outside leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Crayola . Those never looked like landing.
Crayola is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Laperierre.
Crayola misses with a looping left.
Laperierre feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Crayola dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Crayola misses with a body shot. #TD2#
Crayola decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crayola seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Laperierre wants to control but Crayola is keeping busy.
Crayola scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Crayola looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Laperierre with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T1#
Crayola is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Shin Shin Crayola has got the better of the ground game so far.
Crayola drops an elbow to the side of Laperierre's head.
Laperierre trying to control here.
Laperierre tries to roll over but Crayola keeps him under control.
Crayola working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Laperierre is refusing to be controlled, as Crayola sits in half guard.
Crayola working the head and body with strikes.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Crayola takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB#
Laperierre actively working from the bottom here.#T2#
Laperierre tries to get to full guard but Crayola has control of the leg.
Crayola seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Laperierre does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Crayola drops an elbow to the side of Laperierre's head.
Laperierre is trying to maintain the position but Crayola is very close to passing his half guard.
Laperierre is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Crayola scores with a couple of nice shots.
Laperierre is trying to maintain the position but Crayola is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Laperierre looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Crayola wants to pass to mount but Laperierre is defending the position. #T3#
Crayola seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Laperierre does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Crayola is looking to advance position but Laperierre won't allow it. #SUB#
Laperierre actively working from the bottom here.
Crayola scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Nice strikes from Crayola there.
Laperierre preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Crayola wants to lay and pray for a moment but Laperierre keeps working.
Crayola uses his free foot to push down on Laperierre's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Laperierre. #T4#
Crayola looking to control but Laperierre is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Laperierre wants to control but Crayola is having none of it.
Crayola working the ground and pound effectively.
Crayola lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Laperierre hang on?
Crayola wants to control the pace but Laperierre is squirming around nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Crayola is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Shin Shin Crayola is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Laperierre tries to buck Crayola off but he can't manage it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shin Shin Crayola comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Crayola 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 26:30
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 26:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 26:30

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

Event: ICS 53
Date: Aug 30, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Lermontov. Brahms shrugs it off though.
Lermontov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A jab from Lermontov misses.
Lermontov looks to score with a jab to the body but Brahms is just out of range.
Brahms misses with a looping right.
Lermontov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Brahms.
Lermontov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Brahms ducks under a wild hook from Lermontov.
Lermontov just misses with a punch to the body.
Brahms appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Brahms uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lermontov.
A little feinted left hand from Brahms on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lermontov throws an off balance right hand
and Brahms counters with a nice body kick.
Lermontov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Brahms uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lermontov.
A lazy left from Lermontov finds it's target.
Lermontov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lermontov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brahms.
Brahms takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T1#
Lermontov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lermontov throws the left hand but Brahms avoids the punch easily.
Brahms slips under a jab from Lermontov.
Lermontov thuds his right hand into Brahms's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Brahms keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lermontov.
Brahms feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Lermontov displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Brahms scores with a punch to the head.
Lermontov explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lermontov.
Lermontov throws a jab when Brahms was well out of range.
It looked like Brahms wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Brahms misses with a low kick.
A big left from Lermontov misses.
Brahms bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Brahms throws a leg kick but Lermontov sees it coming and moves out of range.
Brahms sets himself, and Lermontov steps forward looking for the clinch! Brahms avoids it this time.
Lermontov misses with an uppercut. Brahms saw that one coming.#T2#
Brahms takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jab, jab by Lermontov - just one landing.
Lermontov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lermontov cracks Brahms with a right hand to the side of the head.
Brahms stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lermontov.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lermontov.
Lermontov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Brahms counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A left lands for Brahms.
Lermontov lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Lermontov.
Lermontov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Brahms.
A jab from Lermontov misses.
Lermontov misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Brahms wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lermontov throws a body kick that misses.
Lermontov is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Lermontov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T3#
Brahms tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lermontov was well out of range. Poor timing from Brahms.
Lermontov misses with a looping left.
Brahms went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Brahms throws a leg kick but Lermontov sees it coming and moves out of range.
Lermontov tries to counter by closing the distance.
Lermontov misses with an uppercut.
Lermontov throws an overhand right that lands on Brahms's shoulder, as Brahms tries to avoid the shot.
A big right from Lermontov misses.
Brahms moves away from the strike by Lermontov.
Brahms misses with a hook.
Lermontov wants to counter the offense by Brahms and move into the clinch position.
Brahms gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lermontov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brahms sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lermontov lunges at Brahms with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Brahms's hand.
Lermontov thumps Brahms with a low kick.
Lermontov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brahms manages to avoid it.
Brahms swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lermontov throws an off balance right hand
and Brahms counters with a thumping low kick. #T4#
Lermontov swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Brahms counters with a straight right hand.
Brahms dodges the punch combination from Lermontov.
Lermontov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Brahms swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lermontov connects with a looping right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brahms uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lermontov.
It looked like Brahms wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lermontov throws a jab but it's blocked by Brahms.
Nice straight punches there by Brahms. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Brahms.
Lermontov throws a lazy uppercut
letting Brahms counter with a right hand. #ROC#Lermontov is rocked!
Lermontov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lermontov is still on wobbly legs! Can Brahms finish him?
Brahms uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lermontov.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lermontov.
Lermontov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lermontov seems to have recovered his senses.
Brahms takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A slow jab from Brahms misses its intended target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fiyero Lermontov dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Brahms takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice body kick there by Lermontov.
Brahms connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lermontov's hands.
Lermontov ducks under a wild hook from Brahms.
A slapping leg kick lands for Brahms.
Brahms ducks under a wild hook from Lermontov.
Lermontov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jab from Lermontov.
Lermontov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brahms.
Fiyero Lermontov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lermontov misses with a low kick.
Brahms takes one to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lermontov misses with a wild body shot.
Brahms with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lermontov to score with a decent uppercut.
Lermontov lands a right hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lermontov slips under a jab.
Lermontov misses with a double jab
and Brahms counters with an inside leg kick. #T1#
Lermontov with a nice cross.
A jab from Lermontov misses.
Brahms uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lermontov.
Lermontov misses with a straight right.
Lermontov misses with a series of wild punches.
Lermontov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Brahms.
Brahms takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Brahms looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Lermontov misses with a leg kick
and Brahms counters with a straight right hand.
Lermontov throws a leg kick which misses Brahms's front leg but catches the back leg as Brahms tries to avoid it.
Lermontov connects with a leg kick.
Lermontov throws a jab but it's blocked by Brahms. #T2#
Jab by Lermontov.
Brahms slips a jab from Lermontov.
Lermontov looks to land a combination but Brahms avoids it well.
Lermontov staying out of range there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lermontov scores with a nice body kick.
A big right from Lermontov misses.
Lermontov 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.
Brahms on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Lermontov delivers a nice body kick.
Lermontov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Brahms.
Brahms swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lermontov throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Lermontov is looking to land body kicks.
Fiyero Lermontov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lermontov blocks the body kick.
Lermontov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#T3#
Brahms takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Lermontov misses with a lunging right hand
and Lermontov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Brahms looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Lermontov swings widly with a right hand
and Brahms cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lermontov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brahms.
Lermontov loads up on a big right hand but Brahms slips the punch.
And Brahms counters with a quick kick to the body but Lermontov blocks it.
Brahms will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Brahms fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lermontov manages to avoid it.
A nice leg kick from Brahms, right into the meat of the thigh.
Brahms avoids the body shot from Lermontov.
A little feinted left hand from Brahms on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lermontov throws a poor cross that misses
and Lermontov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lermontov throws a leg kick but Brahms moved away.
Lermontov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Brahms is out of range.
Lermontov jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T4#
Lermontov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
As Lermontov looks to move away, Brahms throws a big counter combo but Lermontov just gets out of the way.
Lermontov scores with a jab to the head.
Lermontov feints a jab promting Brahms to slip. Lermontov then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Brahms slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A swing and a miss from Lermontov.
Brahms drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Brahms might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Brahms staying out of range there.
Lermontov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Brahms uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lermontov.
Brahms swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Lermontov.
Lermontov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Lermontov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Lermontov slips under a jab.
Lermontov throws a solid leg kick but Brahms takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lermontov.
Brahms walks into a left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fiyero Lermontov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Brahms on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Lermontov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Brahms looks to land a combination but Lermontov avoids it well.
Lermontov lands a nice hook to Brahms's body. Brahms takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Brahms moves out of range of the body kick from Lermontov.
Lermontov looks to land a right hand but Brahms moved out of range.
Lermontov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Brahms. That did some damage!
Lermontov throws a body shot but no joy.
Brahms is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Lermontov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lermontov tries to counter with a clinch but Brahms shakes him off and moves away.
Brahms tries to bum rush Lermontov with a series of wild strikes but Lermontov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lermontov. Brahms does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brahms avoids the body shot from Lermontov.
Brahms ducks under a wild hook from Lermontov.
Brahms swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lermontov throws a good cross that connects. #T1#
Lermontov scores with a kick to the body.
Lermontov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lermontov misses with the body kick
and Brahms counters with a nice kick to the body.
Brahms slips under a jab from Lermontov.
Lermontov 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.
Brahms throwing a counter right hand but Lermontov manages to avoid it.
Brahms moves out of range as Lermontov strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Brahms on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Brahms moves out of range of the strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Brahms misses the target.
Brahms has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Lermontov.
A slow jab from Lermontov misses its intended target.
Brahms throwing a counter right hand but Lermontov manages to avoid it.
Lermontov throws a shot from downtown. Brahms moves away and avoids it.
Brahms throwing a counter right hand but Lermontov manages to avoid it.
Lermontov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Lermontov throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Brahms to counter with a crisp jab.
Brahms ducks under a wild hook from Lermontov.
Johannes Brahms has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Brahms on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Lermontov scores with a jab to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lermontov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Brahms blocks the body kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Brahms misses the target.
Brahms gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lermontov.
Lermontov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lermontov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brahms.
Brahms slips a jab and a cross from Lermontov.
Brahms throws a leg kick but Lermontov sees it coming and moves out of range.
Lermontov fails to land with a series of punches.
Brahms is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Lermontov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Brahms uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lermontov.
Lermontov throws a poor cross that misses
and Brahms counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
Lermontov lets loose with a powerful body kick. Brahms will feel that in the morning.
Brahms misses with a few strikes there.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lermontov.
Brahms comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lermontov defending well as Brahms loads up on a big left hand.
Lermontov throws a hook but Brahms blocks it.
Brahms walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A low kick lands for Lermontov.
Lermontov throws a right hand that Brahms ducks under and follows up with a left that Brahms also avoids with ease.
A little feinted left hand from Brahms on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lermontov delivers a nice body kick.
Brahms staying out of range there.
Lermontov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fiyero Lermontov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Brahms throws a jab but it's blocked by Lermontov. #T4#
Brahms showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lermontov.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brahms stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lermontov.
Lermontov misses with a wild combination.
Brahms appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Lermontov lands with a straight right. Brahms didn't see that one coming.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lermontov.
Lermontov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Brahms misses the jab.
Brahms avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Brahms needs to keep his hands up - Lermontov had a free shot at his head there.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fiyero Lermontov!
Fiyero Lermontov 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: ICS 48
Date: Aug 02, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brahms displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Egyptian throws out the jab.
Egyptian scores with a nice head shot.
The crowd cheers as Egyptian lands an impressive looking overhand right. Brahms doesn't seem phased though.
Egyptian thumps Brahms with a low kick.
Egyptian slaps away a takedown attempt from Brahms, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Egyptian throws out a counter right but Brahms avoids it with no problem.
Egyptian's coach down at Secret Lab was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Egyptian's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
That kick from Brahms tenderised Egyptian's leg. Egyptian is trying to keep his angry face on.
Egyptian throws a leg kick which misses Brahms's front leg but catches the back leg as Brahms tries to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch combination from Egyptian misses.
Brahms tries to counter with a takedown but Egyptian is quick to defend against it.
Egyptian throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Brahms attempts a counter takedown but Egyptian avoids it well and moves away.
Good standup being displayed there by Egyptian as he connects with a hook.
Egyptian connects with an inside leg kick.#T1#
Egyptian connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Egyptian looks to land a combination but Brahms avoids it well.
Egyptian misses with an uppercut. Brahms saw that one coming.
Brahms has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Brahms there as he acknowledges the shot.
Egyptian moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Brahms checks a leg kick nicely.
Egyptian moves into range and connects with a jab.
Egyptian avoids a kick to the body.
Egyptian only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Egyptian lands with a thumping leg kick.
Egyptian swings for the body but Brahms moves out of range.
Egyptian plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A head kick misses from Brahms.
Jab by Egyptian.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Egyptian bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Brahms's head.
Egyptian has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Brahms keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Egyptian.
Egyptian misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Brahms counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Egyptian!
Brahms working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Brahms throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Brahms.
Brahms cracks Egyptian with a big elbow.
Brahms scores with punches from side control. #SUB#
Brahms is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Egyptian has escaped the position, nice work there.
Egyptian is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T3##SUB#
Brahms looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Brahms tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Brahms working the ground and pound from side control.
Egyptian is looking for a sweep.
Brahms cracks Egyptian with an elbow. That is naaassty.#T4#
Brahms is chipping away with strikes.
Egyptian is looking to reverse the position.
Brahms working the strikes but Egyptian uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Brahms missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Brahms thows a huge punch but Egyptian dodges it nicely.
We've been hearing that Brahms has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brahms throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB#
Brahms is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Brahms 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.
Egyptian tries to roll over but Brahms keeps him under control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Brahms not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Osiris Egyptian 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#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Egyptian.
Egyptian tries to move into range but Brahms moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Osiris Egyptian seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Egyptian.
Osiris Egyptian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Egyptian throws a quick inside leg kick.
Egyptian just misses with a punch to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Brahms misses the target.
A left lands for Egyptian.
Egyptian dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Brahms. That did some damage!
Egyptian connects with an inside leg kick.
Egyptian tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Brahms misses the target.
Egyptian steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
A big right from Brahms misses.
Egyptian on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Brahms. Brahms obviously looking to wear him down.
Egyptian is looking to slow Brahms down with leg kicks.
Osiris Egyptian is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Egyptian tests Brahms's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Egyptian pivots, looking for a leg kick but Brahms is out of range and Egyptian settles back down.
Brahms checks the leg kick.
Brahms has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Egyptian.#TD#
Brahms closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Brahms lands in his opponent's guard.
Brahms postures up in Egyptian's guard and throws a big left but Egyptian blocks it.
Egyptian looking for a sweep. Not yet Egyptian, not yet.
Egyptian utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Brahms accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T2#
Brahms trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Egyptian pulls Brahms in close to his closed guard and prevents Brahms from doing any damage or advancing position.
Brahms in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Egyptian wants to control but Brahms passes easily into half guard.
Brahms throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Egyptian to regain full guard.
Brahms throwing strikes but missing.
Egyptian trying to control the position.
Brahms throws a big elbow that misses. #T3#
Brahms in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Brahms throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Egyptian works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Brahms content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Egyptian pulls Brahms in close to his closed guard and prevents Brahms from doing any damage or advancing position.
Brahms throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Brahms missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Brahms might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Brahms is in close to Egyptian's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Egyptian pulls Brahms in close to his closed guard and prevents Brahms from doing any damage or advancing position.
Brahms chips away with some ground and pound.#T4#
Brahms postures up in Egyptian's guard and throws a big left but Egyptian blocks it.
Brahms postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brahms scoring with punches to the head and body.
Brahms is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Brahms postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Egyptian 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##SUB#
Brahms is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Egyptian pulls his head out easily.
Brahms wants to improve his position but Egyptian is controlling well.
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 Johannes Brahms will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Brahms with a lazy takedown attempt
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Egyptian throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Egyptian throws a jab but it's blocked by Brahms.
Brahms misses with a hook.
The crowd cheers as Egyptian lands an impressive looking overhand right. Brahms doesn't seem phased though.
Brahms takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Egyptian works the jab nicely.
Egyptian lands with a hook. Brahms tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Egyptian scores with a decent looking hook.
Egyptian throws the left hand but Brahms avoids the punch easily.
Brahms appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Egyptian throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Brahms counters with a nice double leg into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brahms is looking to advance position but Egyptian has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB##T1#
Brahms tries to lock up and control but Egyptian gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Brahms keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Egyptian tries to control but Brahms wriggling away.
Brahms is trying desperately to improve position.
Egyptian controlling from mount.
Brahms wants to control but Egyptian is having none of it.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Egyptian looking to control but Brahms is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Brahms is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Egyptian controlling from mount.
Brahms is desperately trying to improve his position but Egyptian has a good base and remains in mount.
Egyptian avoids the attempt from Brahms to control.
Egyptian tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T3#
Egyptian prevents Brahms from getting the reversal.
Brahms is working hard here to advance position.
Egyptian controlling his opponent.
Egyptian avoids the attempt from Brahms to control.
Egyptian tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Brahms is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Brahms tries to lock up and control but Egyptian gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Egyptian looking to control but Brahms is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Egyptian looking to control and managing it successfully.
Brahms slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brahms trying to control from the bottom.
Egyptian is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Brahms!
Brahms is in all sorts of trouble here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Osiris Egyptian comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Egyptian 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Osiris Egyptian!
After the fight, Osiris Egyptian 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: ICS 42
Date: Jul 05, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brahms lands with a right hand.
Brahms moves away from the strike by Stoddler.
Brahms stuns Stoddler with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Stoddler lands a nice shot to the body.
Stoddler throws a hook to the side of Brahms's head but Brahms sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stoddler scores with a nice strike.#CUT2#It looks like Johannes Brahms has been cut.
Brahms throws a series of punches but Stoddler avoids them all with ease.
Brahms chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Stoddler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brahms.
Brahms attempts a counter takedown but Stoddler avoids it well and moves away.
Decent striking displayed by Stoddler there.
Horrible takedown attempt by Brahms or perhaps it was just good defense by Stoddler, which made it look bad.
Brahms misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stoddler.
Brahms throws out a loose jab but Stoddler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stoddler appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Brahms.
Stoddler connects with a looping right hand.
Brahms jabs at Stoddler's body.#T1##TD#
Brahms is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Stoddler's half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Brahms tries to pass to full mount but Stoddler defends it.
Stoddler is staying active underneath Brahms, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Brahms controlling the action here.
Brahms wants to control but Stoddler is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Brahms is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Stoddler defends it well.
Stoddler controlling the position for now.#T2#
Brahms wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stoddler keeps working. #SUB#
Brahms is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Brahms thows a huge punch but Stoddler dodges it nicely.
Brahms throwing shots but Stoddler is blocking nicely.
Stoddler has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Brahms lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
We've been hearing that Brahms has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Stoddler wants to control but Brahms is keeping busy. #T3#
Ground and pound from Brahms.
Stoddler is trying to maintain the position but Brahms is very close to passing his half guard.
Stoddler keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brahms is trying to control. Stoddler wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Brahms content to control rather than advance.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Stoddler is looking to improve his position.
Stoddler is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Brahms connects with a nice short shot to Stoddler's temple. #T4##SUB#
Brahms is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Brahms takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Brahms prevents Stoddler from improving his position.
Stoddler gets full guard.
Stoddler keeping moving, preventing Brahms from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brahms trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Brahms is in close to Stoddler's body, working some short punches and elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johannes Brahms dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Johannes Brahms's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Brahms scores with a leg kick.
Stoddler tries a low kick but Brahms avoids it.
Brahms fails with the takedown
and Stoddler counters with a straight right hand.
Tud Stoddler seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stoddler blocks a jab.
Stoddler slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Stoddler throws a shot from downtown. Brahms moves away and avoids it.
Stoddler checks the leg kick nicely there.
Stoddler appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Stoddler fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Brahms has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Brahms throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd cheers as Stoddler lands an impressive looking overhand right. Brahms doesn't seem phased though.
Brahms with a nice calf kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stoddler moves out of range as Brahms throws a body kick.
A slow jab from Brahms misses its intended target.
Brahms ducks under a wild hook from Stoddler.
Stoddler connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Brahms.#T1#
Stoddler is looking to land body kicks.
Brahms looks for a takedown but Stoddler sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johannes Brahms. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brahms goes for a double leg but Stoddler avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Stoddler continues to drive forward.
Stoddler counters with a body kick.
Stoddler is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Brahms tries to score a power double leg takedown but Stoddler sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Brahms somewhat.
Stoddler throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Stoddler throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stoddler feints and then cracks Brahms's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Brahms down.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Stoddler, as that shot connected.
Stoddler stuffs the takedown attempt from Brahms. Brahms gets slowly back to his feet.
Stoddler fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Brahms looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T2#
Stoddler cracks Brahms with a good jab.#TD#
Brahms throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Stoddler was covering up waiting for the punch and Brahms finishes the takedown easily into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brahms tries to free his leg and advance position but Stoddler is retaining full guard.
Stoddler wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Brahms 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.
Brahms trying to control but Stoddler is working from the bottom.
Johannes Brahms overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Stoddler pulls Brahms in close to prevent any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Brahms accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T3#
Brahms wants to control from the top but Stoddler keeps moving.
Brahms is fighting to break Stoddler's control of his arms but Stoddler is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Brahms swings away with a body shot that misses
and Stoddler connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stoddler throws a lazy right hand but Brahms sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Brahms shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Stoddler counters with a thumping low kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Stoddler. That snapped Brahms's head back.
Stoddler tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Brahms misses with a body punch
and Stoddler cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stoddler throws a nice inside leg kick. #T4#
Stoddler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stoddler cracks Brahms with a right hand to the side of the head.
Stoddler cracks Brahms with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Stoddler connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brahms moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Stoddler lands a slapping body shot.
Stoddler misses with a looping left.
Brahms feinted with a counter takedown.
Stoddler checks a low kick from Brahms.
Stoddler throws a body shot but no joy.
Stoddler thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stoddler cracks Brahms with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Brahms is looking to wear down Stoddler with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Brahms is defended easily by Stoddler.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Brahms.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tud Stoddler showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Johannes Brahms'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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Stoddler with the inside leg kick.
Stoddler throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Brahms needs to keep his hands up - Stoddler had a free shot at his head there.
Brahms jabs Stoddler right on the nose. Stoddler blinks but takes it well.
Good shot there by Stoddler.
Brahms throws a jab but it's blocked by Stoddler.
Stoddler jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Brahms on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Stoddler stuffs the takedown attempt from Brahms. Brahms gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brahms takes one on the button.
Stoddler connects with a right hand. Brahms shakes it off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stoddler throws a hook but Brahms avoids it easily.
Brahms missing with a left hand there. Stoddler was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1#
Stoddler blocks a low kick nicely.
Stoddler misses with a looping right.
Stoddler throws a shot from downtown. Brahms moves away and avoids it.
Stoddler connects with a crisp jab.
Brahms throws a hook but Stoddler blocks it.
Brahms swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stoddler throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Brahms misses with a jab, cross combination. #TD#
Brahms closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Stoddler's guard.
Brahms loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Brahms trying to control but Stoddler is working from the bottom.
Stoddler has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Brahms postures up. #T2#
Brahms advances position into side control!
Stoddler struggling a bit here.
Stoddler is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Brahms's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Stoddler holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Brahms trying to control from Stoddler's half guard. Stoddler has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Brahms trying to control but Stoddler is working from the bottom.
Brahms works over Stoddler with some ground and pound from guard.#T3#
Brahms lands a couple of digs.
Brahms trying to control the position from guard on top but Stoddler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stoddler working a defensive guard but Brahms passes into half guard.
Stoddler is refusing to be controlled, as Brahms sits in half guard.
Stoddler preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Stoddler blocking the ground and pound attempt from Brahms. #SUB#
Brahms is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Stoddler keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Brahms is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Stoddler reverses the position - he's now on top in Brahms's guard.
Stoddler is pushing down on Brahms's leg trying to pass to half guard. Brahms is fighting to maintain full guard but Stoddler has managed to sneak the leg through.
Stoddler wants to control but Brahms is keeping him busy.
Stoddler is looking to advance position but Brahms won't allow it.
Well, if Stoddler is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tud Stoddler comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Stoddler 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 James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tud Stoddler!
After the fight, Tud Stoddler 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: ICS 36
Date: Jun 03, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Durden avoids the body shot from Brahms.
Abraham Durden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice leg kick lands there from Durden.
Durden avoids a punch combination nicely.
Brahms misses with a looping left.
Durden uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Brahms throws a leg kick but Durden checks it.
Brahms misses with a hook. Durden ducked under it nicely.
Durden bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Durden has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Brahms is landing a low percentage of strikes.
A bone on bone clash there as Durden blocks the leg kick.
Brahms tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Durden slips a jab from Brahms.
Durden throws a jab but it's blocked by Brahms.
Durden moves in looking to clinch but Brahms pushes him off.
Brahms appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brahms is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Brahms shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Durden defends it nicely.
A low kick lands for Brahms. #T1#
Durden misses with a head kick.
Durden fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Durden misses the shot to the body.
Brahms slips a jab from Durden.
Brahms takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Durden listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Brahms misses the target.
Durden lands a jab to Brahms's midsection.
Durden tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brahms was well out of range. Poor timing from Durden.
Brahms connects with a leg kick.
Durden misses with a low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Durden. Brahms does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brahms tries to bum rush Durden with a series of wild strikes but Durden uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Durden throws an overhand right that lands on Brahms's shoulder, as Brahms tries to avoid the shot.
Durden throws an overhand right that lands on Brahms's shoulder, as Brahms tries to avoid the shot.
Durden misses the shot to the body.
Durden has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Brahms throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Durden sees it coming and avoids it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brahms throws a body shot but no joy.
Brahms throws a hook but Durden blocks it.#T2#
Durden moves out of range of the strikes.
Durden avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Durden slips a straight right by Brahms.#TD#
Brahms drives through with a takedown into Durden's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Brahms chips away with some ground and pound.
Brahms scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Durden is pulling down on Brahms's head. It's preventing any offense from Brahms, at least for the moment.
Brahms throwing strikes from guard but Durden blocks nicely.
Brahms trying to control but Durden is working from the bottom.
Brahms wants to pass the guard but Durden is keeping the position.
Brahms has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T3#
Durden trying to control the position here.
Brahms scoring with some ground and pound.
Brahms wants to control from the top but Durden keeps moving.
Durden has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Brahms is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Brahms accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Brahms trying to control but Durden is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Brahms postures up and lands a big shot to Durden's brow.
Brahms throwing strikes from guard but Durden blocks nicely.
We've been hearing that Brahms has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Brahms passes into half guard.
Brahms slips a nice elbow through Durden's hands, connecting with Durden's forehead.
Durden is doing well to control the position and prevent Brahms from advancing to side control.
Durden is trying to get back to full guard.
Durden has hold of Brahms's hands but Brahms slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johannes Brahms dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Brahms has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Durden.
Brahms throws a right hand that Durden ducks under and follows up with a left that Durden also avoids with ease.
Brahms will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Durden pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Durden takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A jab from Brahms misses.
Durden throws out a loose jab but Brahms uses good head movement to avoid it.
Durden throws a leg kick but Brahms moved away.
Durden paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Durden slips under a jab.
Durden looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Brahms drops down looking for a counter takedown but Durden sprawls and moves away.
Durden connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Durden jabs Brahms to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Brahms throws a wild body kick that Durden sees coming a mile off.
Brahms stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Durden.
A big left from Brahms misses. #TD#
Brahms shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Durden napping and manages to drive through into side control!#ES2#
Durden throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Abraham Durden seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Durden scores with a jab. Brahms acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T1#
Brahms throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Durden on the side of the head. #CL2#
Durden has managed to clinch.
Durden makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Brahms lands a hook to the side of the head.
Durden presses Brahms against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Brahms blocking some punches.
Durden swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brahms is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Durden's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.#BC2#
Durden breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Brahms connects with a jab.
Durden swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Durden avoids the body shot from Brahms.
Durden slips a straight right by Brahms.
Durden moves out of range as Brahms strikes.
Brahms tries to score with a low kick but Durden moves his leg out of the way.
Abraham Durden is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A telegraphed right hand from Durden misses the target.
Brahms drops down looking for a counter takedown but Durden sprawls and moves away.
A shot to the body from Brahms misses
and Durden counters with a lovely shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Durden just misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Durden.
A nice leg kick from Durden, right into the meat of the thigh.
Durden works the jab nicely.
Brahms has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Durden.
Durden just misses with a punch to the body.
Brahms throws a hook to the side of Durden's head but Durden sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Durden throws a looping overhand right but Brahms ducks down to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Durden.
Brahms cracks Durden with a good jab.
Durden cracks Brahms with a good jab.
Brahms lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Brahms throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Durden avoids the body shot from Brahms.
Durden throws a jab but it's blocked by Brahms.
Durden showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Brahms.
Durden wants to slow Brahms down by chopping away at his legs.
Brahms appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Durden keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brahms.#T3#
Durden connects with an inside leg kick.
Durden throws a body punch but Brahms moves out of range.
Brahms misses with a body shot.
Durden swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Brahms keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Durden, as that shot connected.
Brahms misses with a shot to the body
and Durden counters with a nice uppercut.
Brahms throws a jab but it's blocked by Durden.
Durden misses with a body shot #TD#
so Brahms counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Brahms wants to pass the guard but Durden is keeping the position.
Durden is trying to keep Brahms in close. #T4#
Brahms throws a big elbow that misses.
Durden is pulling down on Brahms's head. It's preventing any offense from Brahms, at least for the moment.
Brahms keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Durden's head.
Brahms throws a big elbow that misses.
Brahms is looking to work some ground and pound but Durden has wrist control.
Brahms missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Brahms postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abraham Durden showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Brahms is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Durden.
Brahms just misses with a punch to the body.
Durden swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Durden blocks a low kick nicely.
Durden punishes Brahms's body with a nice straight punch.
Brahms takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Brahms throws out a loose jab but Durden uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Brahms. That's going to slow Durden down.
Brahms misses with a few strikes there.
Durden throws a nice outside leg kick.
Durden lands a jab to the nose.
Brahms fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Durden manages to avoid it.
Durden 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.
Durden turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Brahms ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Durden moves away.
Durden moves out of range as Brahms strikes.
Durden looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Brahms takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice defenses there by Brahms.#T1#
Durden lunges at Brahms with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Brahms's hand.
Brahms is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Brahms connects with a solid leg kick.
Durden fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Brahms is out of range.
Durden lands a slapping body shot.
Durden is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brahms.
Brahms throws a shot to the body.
Durden checks the leg kick nicely there.
Brahms misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Durden lands a slapping body shot.
Brahms avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Brahms slips a jab from Durden.
Durden fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brahms manages to avoid it.
Durden looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Brahms tries to work over Durden's front leg with a kick but Durden checks it.
Durden ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brahms moves away.
Durden walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Brahms checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Durden fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A swing and a miss from Durden.#T2#
Brahms misses with a low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab from Brahms finds it's way through Durden's defenses. #TD#
Brahms closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Durden's guard.
Durden utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Brahms trying to control but Durden is working from the bottom.
Brahms stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Durden swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Brahms lands a couple of elbows.
Brahms throwing strikes but missing.
Durden is controlling Brahms's posture.#T3##SUB#
Brahms drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Brahms jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Durden has momentary wrist control but Brahms slips an elbow through the middle.
Durden preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Brahms's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Brahms sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Durden controls Brahms momentarily but Brahms frees himself.
Brahms is looking to work some ground and pound but Durden has wrist control.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Durden keeping moving, preventing Brahms from controlling successfully.
Brahms chips away with some ground and pound.
Durden wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Brahms is looking to pass into half guard but Durden pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Durden is in guard.#REVB#
Brahms working a defensive guard here.
Brahms pulls Durden in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Brahms looking for a triangle here. Durden is fighting it but it looks tight! Brahms pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Durden is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Johannes Brahms!
Johannes Brahms thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: ICS 30
Date: May 10, 2020

#R1#
The fighters circling - Honey throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Brahms moves out of range of the strikes.
Brahms avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Honey as he connects with a hook.#CUT#
It looks like Johannes Brahms has been cut.
Honey cracks the inside of Brahms's front leg.
Brahms throws a low kick but Honey avoids it.
A little feinted left hand from Honey on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Brahms.
A control attempt from Honey but he's now mounted!
Brahms landing strikes, looking to finish!
Brahms dominating with strikes here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brahms looking to finish with strikes here!
Brahms lands a nice shot to the head. #T1#
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Brahms cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Brahms wants to control the pace but Honey is squirming around nicely.
Honey is looking to get to half guard.
Brahms misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Honey avoids a series of strikes thrown by Brahms.
Brahms wants to control the pace but Honey is squirming around nicely.
Honey looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T2#
Brahms breaks from Honey's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Brahms misses with a head shot.
Brahms working the ground and pound effectively.
Brahms with good strikes from the mount here!
Honey is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Brahms throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Brahms misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Honey wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Brahms. #T3#
Brahms fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Brahms wants to control the pace but Honey is squirming around nicely.
Brahms scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Honey?
Brahms has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Honey is squirming around, avoiding Brahms's attempts to control the action.
Honey regains half guard.
Brahms not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Honey tries to roll over but Brahms keeps him under control.
Brahms trying to control from half guard but Honey is working away. #T4#
Brahms throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Brahms wants to pass to mount but Honey is defending the position.
Brahms missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Brahms throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Brahms passes the guard and advances to mount!
Honey is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Brahms throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Honey because Brahms loaded up on that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johannes Brahms dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Johannes Brahms's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Brahms jabs Honey right on the nose. Honey blinks but takes it well.
Honey looks to land a right hand but Brahms moved out of range.
Brahms takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Brahms misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Honey.
Honey throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Brahms throws a left and a right that both miss
and Honey makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Honey keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Honey slips under a jab from Brahms.
Honey throws a big shot that misses.
Brahms tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Honey blocks a head kick by Brahms.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Honey misses with an uppercut. Brahms saw that one coming.
Honey throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Honey throws a right and a left that both miss.
Honey missing with a left hand there. Brahms was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1#
Honey bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Brahms, as that shot connected.
Brahms scores with a body shot.
Honey's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Brahms connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Honey scrambles back to his feet.
Brahms has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Brahms paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Brahms throws a jab when Honey was well out of range.
Hugh Honey is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brahms thows a left - swing and a miss!
Brahms throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A big right from Brahms misses.
No luck for Brahms with that takedown attempt.
Honey is looking to counter punch.
Honey loads up on a big right hand but Brahms slips the punch.
Honey cracks Brahms with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T2#
Honey misses with a body shot.
Brahms tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Honey was well out of range. Poor timing from Brahms.
Brahms throws a low kick but Honey avoids it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Honey moves out of range of the body kick from Brahms.
Brahms throws a hook to the side of Honey's head but Honey sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Brahms scoring well with a low kick there.
Johannes Brahms seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A decent looking cross lands there for Brahms.
Brahms misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Honey throws a nice inside leg kick.
Brahms cracks the inside of Honey's front leg.
Brahms thuds a left hand into Honey's body.
Honey moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Brahms dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Brahms lands a nice shot to the body. #TD2#
Honey gets caught flat footed, as Brahms shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#ES#
Honey pushes Brahms off and scrambles back to his feet.
Brahms lands a lovely overhand right.
A big left from Brahms misses.
Brahms lands with a nice body punch.
Honey misses with a low kick.
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!
Brahms throws an overhand right that lands on Honey's shoulder, as Honey tries to avoid the shot.
The fighters circling - Brahms throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Honey swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Brahms lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Brahms lands with a good body shot.#T4#
Brahms lands a jab to the nose.
Brahms misses with a wild body shot.
Brahms tries for a takedown but Honey circles away easily
and Honey connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Brahms loads up on a big right hand but Honey slips the punch.
Honey lands a nice looking body shot.
Brahms takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Brahms fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Honey misses with a body shot.
Brahms drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Honey defends it well.
Good standup being displayed there by Brahms as he connects with a hook.
Brahms lands a high kick!
Honey checks a leg kick.
Brahms looks to throw the jab but Honey is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johannes Brahms showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Johannes Brahms's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Brahms tries to score a power double leg takedown but Honey sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Brahms somewhat.
Honey scores with a sloppy right hand. Brahms should have avoided that one.
Honey checks a leg kick.
Brahms misses the jab.
Honey is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brahms.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Honey moves away from the strike by Brahms.
Honey connects with a looping right hand.
Brahms throws a poor cross that misses
and Honey counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Brahms lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T1#
Brahms fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Honey manages to avoid it.
Brahms lands a leg kick that knocks Honey off balance momentarily.
Brahms keeps Honey at a distance using the push kick.
Brahms tries a low kick but Honey avoids it.
A quick step to the side and Honey tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Honey uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brahms.
Brahms takes one to the chin there.
Brahms avoids a punch combination nicely.
Brahms swinging wildly here.
Honey tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Brahms throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Honey sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Honey misses with a body shot.
Hugh Honey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Brahms rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Honey to counter with a crisp jab.
A lazy left from Brahms finds it's target.
Brahms misses the shot to the body.
Honey throws a low kick, looking for Brahms's leg but Brahms calmly moves out of range.
Brahms changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Honey fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brahms lands with a nice body punch.
Brahms keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Brahms throws out a loose jab but Honey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Honey misses with a body kick.
Brahms drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Honey defends it well.
Brahms connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Brahms blocks a jab.
No joy there for Brahms, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T3#
A leg kick checked by Brahms.
Brahms shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Honey as he avoids it easily.
Brahms fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
It looked like Honey was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Hugh Honey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johannes Brahms.
Brahms thuds his right hand into Honey's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Johannes Brahms is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Honey takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Brahms's corner calls for a 1-2. Brahms obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Brahms uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Honey.
Brahms is looking to slow Honey down with leg kicks.
Brahms ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Brahms ducks under a wild hook from Honey.#T4#
Brahms tests Honey's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Brahms changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Honey tries to avoid it but Brahms manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Honey to the ground. Honey escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Brahms thuds his right hand into Honey's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Brahms, as that shot connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A swing and a miss from Honey.
Brahms throws out a powerful jab.
Brahms connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Honey momentarily.
Honey throws a solid leg kick but Brahms takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Honey.
Honey throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Brahms counters with a takedown into side control.
Brahms wants to lay and pray for a moment but Honey keeps working.
Honey dodges the ground and pound from Brahms.

And that's the end of the fight!
Johannes Brahms comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Brahms 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 James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: ICS 24
Date: Apr 19, 2020

#R1##CL#
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop has Brahms up against the cage in a clinch.
Brahms lands an uppercut.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brahms's elbow.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brahms blocks an uppercut.
Brahms softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A frustrated look appears on Brahms's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop misses with a body punch.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop tries to work over Brahms's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop rushes Brahms and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop scoring well with a low kick there.
Beezow Doo-Doo Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brahms dodges the punch combination from Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop.
Brahms changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T1#
Brahms bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Brahms tries to move into range but Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Beezow Doo-Doo Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop has taken the fight to the clinch.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop misses with a kick to the body
and Brahms counters with a good low kick that Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop was not able to check.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop tries to land a body kick
and Brahms cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Brahms connects with a solid leg kick.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop slips under a jab.
A little feinted left hand from Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop is looking to clinch.
Brahms appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Brahms scoring well with a low kick there.
Brahms blocks the body kick. #T2#
Brahms throws a leg kick but Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop checks it.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brahms uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop.
Brahms tries a quick counter leg kick but Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop is wise to it.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brahms chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop can pounce on him.
Brahms avoids the head kick by Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop.
Brahms takes a jab right on the kisser.
Brahms dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop scores with a one two! Brahms had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop throws a quick inside leg kick.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop is looking to chop away at Brahms's legs.
Brahms is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop throws a hook but Brahms avoids it easily.#T3#
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop tries to clinch there but Brahms circles away.
Brahms misses with a body shot.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop swings for the body but Brahms moves out of range.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop backing away here, and Brahms unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#CL#
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop forces Brahms back against the cage and clinches.
Brahms pushes Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop looks to land a right hand but Brahms moved out of range.
Brahms displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop throws out the jab.
Brahms takes a jab right on the kisser.
Brahms checks the leg kick.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop tries to close the distance and clinch up but Brahms swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Brahms blocks a jab.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop lands a jab.#T4#
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop tries to clinch there but Brahms circles away.
Brahms feints a counter leg kick.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop lands a two punch combo.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop wants to clinch up but Brahms keeps it at a distance.
Brahms swings for the body but Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop moves out of range.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop throws a low kick but Brahms moves out of range easily.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop scores with a nice body kick.
Brahms misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop.
A jab from Brahms finds it's way through Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop's defenses.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop connects with a leg kick. Brahms looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Brahms takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Brahms dodges the punch combination from Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromBrahms.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Beezow Doo-Doo Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop looks to land a body kick but Brahms moved away.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Brahms pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop moves in looking to clinch but Brahms pushes him off.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Brahms makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Brahms scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop scores with a jab to the jaw.
Brahms avoids the head kick by Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop.
Brahms doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop tries to clinch up but Brahms circles away and keeps his distance.
A jab lands there for Brahms.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop pushes Brahms up against the cage in a clinch.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop struggles to land a body shot inside as Brahms controls his hands.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Brahms gets tackled into the cage by Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop. Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop maintains the clinch. #T1#
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Brahms misses with the head strike.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop can't find room to land a body shot as Brahms controls the action. #BC#
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Brahms scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop tries to land a leg kick but Brahms saw it coming and moves away.
Brahms is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Brahms changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop throws a looping overhand right but Brahms ducks down to avoid it.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop throws a leg kick but Brahms sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brahms can do to turn this around?
Brahms gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop throws a lazy right hand but Brahms sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Brahms ducks under a wild hook from Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop.#T2#
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brahms was well out of range. Poor timing from Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop.
Brahms scoring well with a low kick there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop scores with the left hand. Brahms knows he should have avoided that one.
Brahms steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop. That one must have hurt.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop throws a head kick that misses
and Brahms counters with a head kick. That will keep Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop. Brahms shrugs it off though.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop 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.
Brahms uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop.
Brahms feints the counter takedown.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop throws a good cross that connects.
Brahms checks a leg kick nicely.
Brahms slips a jab from Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Brahms! But no joy.
Brahms swings widly with a right hand
and Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Beezow Doo-Doo Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop is winning the standup battle so far.#T3#
Brahms scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop doesn't seem bothered though.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop misses the body punch
and Brahms counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The fighters circling - Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Brahms feints and then cracks Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop down.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop with a jab.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Brahms's head backwards.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Brahms is out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop delivers a nice body kick.
Brahms ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop moves away.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop fails in his attempt to clinch. #T4#
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop looks for the body kick but Brahms saw that one coming.
Brahms appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop works over Brahms's head and body with a nice combination.
Brahms shoots in and drives through. Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop sprawls well.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop swings widly with a right hand
and Brahms counters with a nice uppercut.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop tries to close the distance and clinch but Brahms swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Brahms with the counter takedown but Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop avoids it easily.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop throws a leg kick which misses Brahms's front leg but catches the back leg as Brahms tries to avoid it.
Brahms takes one to the chin there.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop misses with a lunging right hand #KD2#
and Brahms counters with a head kick that drops Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop to the mat! Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#ROC2#
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop is rocked!
Brahms has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#TD2#
Brahms shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Oh Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brahms working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Brahms throws a big elbow that misses.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop seems to have got his legs back now.
Brahms trying to control but Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Beezow Doo-Doo Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop misses with a hook.
Brahms let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop takes a swing at Brahms's ribcage but misses.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop scores with the left hand. Brahms knows he should have avoided that one.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop tries a low kick but Brahms avoids it.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Brahms is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop rather than just go for the knockout.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Brahms manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Brahms is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop's corner calls for a 1-2. Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop misses with a low kick as Brahms jumps back.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop backing away here, and Brahms unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop misses with a head kick.
Brahms feints the counter takedown.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Brahms's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Brahms scrambles back to his feet.
Brahms avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Brahms looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL#
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop forces Brahms back against the cage and clinches.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop throws a punch but it's blocked by Brahms.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brahms.
Brahms softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brahms.
Beezow Doo-Doo Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop prevents the takedown attempt.
Brahms can't get the takedown.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Brahms wants to take the fight to the mat but Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Beezow Doo-Doo Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johannes Brahms.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop is working Brahms over against the cage.#BC#
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop manages to break the clinch.
Brahms stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop scores with a leg kick.
Johannes Brahms has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop moves in looking to clinch but Brahms pushes him off.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop lands a really nice looking cross but Brahms seems unphased.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The fighters circling - Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Brahms is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
That kick from Brahms tenderised Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop's leg. Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop is trying to keep his angry face on.#CL#
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Brahms, pushing him back against the cage.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop blocks an uppercut.
A short left from Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brahms scores with a shoulder strike.
Brahms is looking to take this one to the mat.
Brahms drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Brahms blocking some punches.
Beezow Doo-Doo Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Brahms throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bops head.
Brahms can't get the takedown.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop misses with a body punch.
Brahms goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop can't find room to land a body shot as Brahms controls the action.
Brahms lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Brahms has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop after a bit of a struggle.
Brahms prevents a body shot from Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop.
Brahms's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Brahms blocks a body shot from Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop blocking some punches. #T4#
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brahms throws a head punch that misses.
Brahms lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop throws a punch but it's blocked by Brahms.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brahms.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Brahms.
Brahms misses with a punch on the inside.
Brahms working aggressively here.
Brahms is trying to drag Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop to the mat but Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Brahms is looking to take this one to the mat.

And that's the end of the fight!
Beezow Doo-Doo Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop, 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Beezow Doo-Doo Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop!
A very excited looking Beezow Doo-Doo Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop 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: ICS 17
Date: Mar 22, 2020

#R1##TD2#
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop tries to sprawl but Brahms drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop tries to kick Brahms off but Brahms keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Brahms has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Brahms not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Brahms is trying to control the action in half guard but Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop is looking to escape.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Brahms lands a nice short elbow.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop pushes Brahms off looking to stand but Brahms dives back in and keeps control.
Brahms working over Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop with some ground and pound. Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Brahms is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Brahms trying to control but Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brahms thowing shots but they're missing. #T1#
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop wants to try and get back to his feet.
Brahms is landing with some decent strikes but Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Brahms in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Brahms thowing shots but they're missing.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Brahms working Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop over with strikes here.
The referee warns Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Brahms working the ground and pound effectively.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop really wants to buck Brahms off and get back to his feet.
Brahms in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas. #T2#
Brahms landing strikes from the mount and Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop is in trouble!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Brahms thowing shots but they're missing.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Brahms fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Brahms is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Brahms thowing shots but they're missing.
Brahms scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop?
Brahms postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop looks a forlorn figure.
Brahms cracks Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop is trying to get back to his feet but can't. #T3#
Brahms lands a big elbow.
Brahms lands a big elbow.
Brahms has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop's face.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Brahms in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
You get the feeling that Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Brahms looking to control but Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Brahms has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop's face.
Brahms throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop because Brahms loaded up on that one.
Brahms misses with a head shot.
Brahms landing shots from mount.
Brahms trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T4#
Brahms lands a big shot there that rocks Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brahms unloads with some shots from mount but Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop bucks and avoids them well.
Brahms working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Brahms unloading with bombs!
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop'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.
Brahms with shots to the head and body - Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop looks very uncomfortable down there.
Brahms punching from mount but Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Brahms punishing his opponent with strikes.
Brahms with shots to the head and body - Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop looks very uncomfortable down there.
Brahms with a couple of short strikes.#ROC2#
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johannes Brahms dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Brahms misses with a straight right.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop throws a jab but it's blocked by Brahms.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop lands a nice hook to Brahms's body. Brahms takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop swings widly with a right hand
and Brahms counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL#
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop pushes Brahms up against the cage in a clinch.
Brahms blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Brahms.
Brahms lands a right hand that snaps the head of Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop backwards.
Oh Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Brahms is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop seems to have got his legs back now.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop tries a body shot but Brahms blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brahms misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Brahms misses with a low kick as Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop jumps back.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop cracks Brahms with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Brahms stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We've been told by Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop's head coaches at Hey Steves Fight Shack that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T1#
Brahms smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop tests Brahms's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Brahms checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Brahms bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Brahms slips under a jab.
Brahms throws a leg kick but Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop misses with a leg kick.
Brahms drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop defends it well.
Nice cross by Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A little jabbing left from Brahms on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop throws a solid leg kick but Brahms takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop.
And Brahms tries to counter it with a takedown but Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T2#
Brahms scores with a leg kick.
Brahms goes for a double leg but Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop continues to drive forward.
Brahms takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Beezow Doo-Doo Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop is winning the standup battle so far.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop misses the body punch
and Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop 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.
Brahms with the counter takedown but Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop avoids it easily.
Brahms lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Brahms cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop lands the left hand.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop misses with a straight left.
Beezow Doo-Doo Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop misses its intended target.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop tries to land a body kick
and Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3#
Brahms ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A clash of legs there as Brahms blocks the low kick.
It seemed like Brahms was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Brahms shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop as he jumps to the side.
Beezow Doo-Doo Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johannes Brahms.
Brahms uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop connects with a high kick.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop throws a lazy head kick
and Brahms makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop throws a head kick that misses
and Brahms counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Brahms on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop. Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop obviously looking to wear him down.
Brahms waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T4#
Brahms slips a straight right by Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop.
Brahms fails with the takedown.
Brahms keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromBrahms.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop misses the body punch
and Brahms counters with a nice leg kick.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop misses with a leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A big left from Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop misses.
Brahms fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A low kick from Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop is predictable there
and Brahms counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Brahms checks a low kick from Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Beezow Doo-Doo Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop dominated that second round.
That's time! Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop'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#
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop fakes the leg kick and cracks Brahms in the body.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop misses with a low kick.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop backing away here, and Brahms unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop misses with an uppercut.
Brahms tries a quick counter leg kick but Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop is wise to it.
Brahms walks into a jab.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop misses with an uppercut. Brahms saw that one coming.
Brahms on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Brahms 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.
Brahms connects with a solid leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop. Brahms does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop misses with a body shot.
Brahms has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop looks to throw the jab but Brahms is out of range. #T1#
Brahms lands a nice hook to Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop's body. Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop throws a head kick that misses.
Brahms showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop.
Brahms shoots in for a takedown but Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop shows good takedown defense.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop throws a good cross that connects.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop 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.
Nice body punch from Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop throws a leg kick
and Brahms counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
Brahms shoots in and drives through. Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop sprawls well.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop misses with a leg kick.
Brahms takes one on the button.
Brahms avoids the head kick by Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Beezow Doo-Doo Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop 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!
Brahms gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop misses with a hook.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop looks to score with a jab to the body but Brahms is just out of range.
Brahms only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Brahms throws a leg kick which misses Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop's front leg but catches the back leg as Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop tries to avoid it. #T3#
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop throws a right hand that misses
and Brahms counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop throws a leg kick but Brahms sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop misses with a hook
and Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop looks to throw the jab but Brahms is out of range.
Brahms feints the counter takedown.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop thows a leg kick but Brahms checks it
and Brahms cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Brahms looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop misses with a looping left.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop connects with a solid leg kick.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop is looking to clinch.
Brahms tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop scores with a kick to the midsection.#T4#
Nice body punch from Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop.
Brahms throws a body shot but no joy.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop lands a jab to Brahms's midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brahms blocks a jab.
A low kick from Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop misses
and Brahms counters with a stiff right hand.
Brahms moves away from the strike by Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop.
Brahms fails to land the takedown.
It appears Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop was looking to counter with a kick there.
Beezow Doo-Doo Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johannes Brahms.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.

And that's the end of the fight!
Beezow Doo-Doo Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:28

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: EMP Piano vs Tower 3
Date: Feb 16, 2020

#R1#
Brahms changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Vasquez tries to avoid it but Brahms manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Vasquez to the ground. Vasquez escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Vasquez throws a hook but Brahms avoids it easily.
Vasquez cracks Brahms with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Brahms takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Vasquez misses with a jab to the body
and Brahms counters with a leg kick.
Vasquez scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Brahms.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vasquez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Brahms throws a looping overhand right but Vasquez ducks down to avoid it.
Nando Vasquez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brahms shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Vasquez but Vasquez pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johannes Brahms. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Vasquez fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Brahms moves away from the strike by Vasquez.
Vasquez moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Vasquez missing with a left hand there. Brahms was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vasquez scores with a nice strike.
Brahms fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#TD#
Brahms drives through with a takedown into Vasquez's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#ES2#
Vasquez manages to escape and get back to his feet. #T2#
Nando Vasquez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
Brahms looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Vasquez!
Vasquez bucks up and tries to throw Brahms off but instead Brahms has got his back!
Vasquez trying to control but not successfully.
Brahms lands a shot to the head.
Brahms lands punches and elbows. #T3#
Brahms misses with an elbow to the head. #SUB#
Brahms looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB#
Brahms working for the choke. #SUB#
Vasquez is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Brahms gets his way!
Brahms 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.#SUB#
Brahms looking for the RNC.
Brahms has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Vasquez's body. #T4#
Brahms missing with punches from the back.
Brahms punishes Vasquez with strikes from the back mount. #SUB#
Brahms is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Vasquez defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB#
Vasquez fending off the submission attempt from Brahms. #SUB#
Brahms is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Vasquez is defending well though. Brahms let's go of the attempt for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Nando Vasquez will probably get the nod.
That's time! Brahms's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Vasquez misses with an uppercut
and Brahms cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vasquez misses with a leg kick
letting Brahms counter with a right hand.
Brahms has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Vasquez finds it's way round the side to connect with Brahms's head.
Vasquez lands a leg kick that knocks Brahms off balance momentarily.#CL2#
Vasquez has taken the fight to the clinch.
Vasquez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vasquez works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Vasquez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vasquez misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vasquez blocks a body shot from Brahms. #BC2#
Vasquez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Brahms stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Vasquez.
Vasquez swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Brahms counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC#
Vasquez is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#CL2#
Brahms gets tackled into the cage by Vasquez. Vasquez maintains the clinch.
Vasquez is still on wobbly legs! Can Brahms finish him?#T1##BC2#
Vasquez breaks from the clinch.
Brahms takes one on the button.
Brahms tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Vasquez seems to have recovered his senses.
Brahms drops Vasquez with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Vasquez! Brahms dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johannes Brahms!
Johannes Brahms seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: EMP Rock vs Beliy
Date: Jan 05, 2020

#R1#
Nagasaki is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brahms.
Nagasaki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brahms.
Nagasaki connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nagasaki lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Brahms doesn't manage to clinch there - Nagasaki circles away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Brahms.
Nagasaki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brahms. #CL#
Brahms has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nagasaki lands with a light punch inside.
Brahms blocking some punches.
Brahms scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nagasaki scores with a shot to the side of Brahms's head.
Brahms misses with a short punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nagasaki goes for a takedown attempt but Brahms pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Nagasaki throws a right hand that misses
and Brahms connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Brahms avoids the body shot from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki 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.
Brahms connects with a looping right hand. #T1#
An inside leg kick from Nagasaki misses.
Brahms blocks the body kick. #TD2#
Nagasaki darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Brahms tries to get to full guard but Nagasaki has control of the leg.
Nagasaki lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB#
Brahms looking for submissions off his back.
Brahms is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Nagasaki's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Nagasaki's back!#SUB#
Nagasaki is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Brahms gets his way!
You can see the frustration on Nagasaki's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Nagasaki covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Nagasaki breaks Brahms's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
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!#SUB#
Brahms looking for a guillotine here but Nagasaki defends easily.
Nagasaki working some strikes from top position.
Brahms looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nagasaki connects with a couple of short punches.
Nagasaki is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB#
Brahms looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Brahms looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Nagasaki puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Nagasaki trying to control the pace. #T3#
Brahms is looking for a sweep. Nagasaki is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nagasaki lands strikes from half guard.
Brahms makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Brahms.#SUB#
Brahms is looking for a triangle but Nagasaki pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Brahms looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Nagasaki lands a couple of elbows.#SUB#
Brahms looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Nagasaki passes into side control.
Brahms is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T4#
Nagasaki working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Nagasaki is working Brahms over with some ground and pound from side control.
Nagasaki scoring with punches and elbows.
You can see the frustration on Brahms's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Nagasaki wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brahms keeps working.
Brahms takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Brahms wants to control but Nagasaki postures up.
Nagasaki working the ground and pound.
Nagasaki working the head and body with strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brahms manages to work his way to half guard, despite Nagasaki's best efforts.
Brahms moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Santosh Nagasaki dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Nagasaki misses with a straight right.
Brahms scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nagasaki darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #TD2#
Nagasaki closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Nagasaki lands in his opponent's guard.
Nagasaki has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Brahms 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.
Nagasaki is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Brahms is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Nagasaki working some strikes from top position.
Nagasaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Brahms is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nagasaki keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Brahms's head.#T1#
Brahms 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.#SUB#
Nagasaki got a little sloppy there for a moment and Brahms has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nagasaki has managed to get both his arms back between Brahms's legs - danger averted.
Nagasaki chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Brahms had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nagasaki defends it easily.
Nagasaki lands a couple of digs.#SUB#
Brahms escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nagasaki gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Nagasaki is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Nagasaki connects with a couple of short punches.#T2##SUB#
Brahms is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Nagasaki postures up.
Nagasaki is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Nagasaki content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Nagasaki looking to sit in guard and control but Brahms gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Nagasaki 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#
Brahms is refusing to be controlled, as Nagasaki sits in half guard.
Nagasaki seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T3#
Brahms is looking for a sweep. Nagasaki is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nagasaki content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Brahms looking for submissions off his back.
Nagasaki is keen to just control but Brahms is a slippery customer.
Brahms wants to control but Nagasaki is keeping busy.
Brahms tries to get to full guard but Nagasaki has control of the leg.
Brahms has hold of Nagasaki's hands but Nagasaki slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Nice strikes from Nagasaki there. #T4#
Nagasaki lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB#
Brahms looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nagasaki drops an elbow to the side of Brahms's head.
Nagasaki is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Brahms wants to improve his position but Nagasaki is controlling well.
Nagasaki working the head and body with strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Brahms is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nagasaki pulls his head out easily.
Brahms tries to roll over but Nagasaki keeps him under control.
Santosh Nagasaki has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nagasaki is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Santosh Nagasaki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Nagasaki looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Brahms keeping moving, preventing Nagasaki from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nagasaki accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB#
Brahms is looking for a triangle but Nagasaki pushes his legs off easily.
Nagasaki postures up. #SUB#
Brahms looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Nagasaki has picked Brahms up and slammed him! Brahms can't keep hold of the triangle and Nagasaki manages to pass to side control!
Brahms tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Nagasaki wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nagasaki scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Brahms to see if he's OK.
Nagasaki in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Nagasaki cracks Brahms with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Nagasaki wants to control but Brahms is keeping him busy.
Brahms is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T1#
Nagasaki in side control lands a decent elbow.
Brahms is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Nagasaki's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Nagasaki scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Nagasaki lands strikes from half guard.
Brahms wants to control but Nagasaki is keeping busy.
Nagasaki looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Nagasaki takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Brahms is refusing to be controlled, as Nagasaki sits in half guard.
Nagasaki lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Johannes Brahms has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Brahms gets full guard.#SUB#
Brahms is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Nagasaki content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB#
Brahms is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nagasaki defends well.
Nagasaki keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Brahms's head.
Nagasaki works over Brahms with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB#
Brahms is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nagasaki defends well.#T3#
Nagasaki scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Nagasaki chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Brahms is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Nagasaki makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Nagasaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Brahms is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Brahms looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Nagasaki wants to pass the guard but Brahms is keeping the position.
Brahms looking for a sweep. Not yet Brahms, not yet. #T4#
Nagasaki chips away with some ground and pound.
Santosh Nagasaki is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Brahms is trying to hold Nagasaki in close to prevent damage but Nagasaki has managed to pass into half guard.
Nagasaki working Brahms over with strikes.
Nagasaki lands strikes from half guard.
Nagasaki working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #ROC2#
Brahms is rocked!
Nagasaki scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Oh Brahms is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Brahms is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Nagasaki scores with a couple of nice shots.
Nagasaki working Brahms over with strikes. #SUB#
Brahms looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Brahms is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Nagasaki's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Nagasaki's back!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nagasaki manages to reverse the position and now he's in Brahms's guard. Nice work there by Nagasaki.
Nagasaki lands a couple of elbows.
Brahms looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nagasaki with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Brahms lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#

And that's the end of the fight!
Santosh Nagasaki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nagasaki 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Santosh Nagasaki!
After winning the bout, Santosh Nagasaki thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: EMP Boaz vs Verygood
Date: Dec 01, 2019

#R1#
A slow jab from Brahms misses its intended target.
Brahms ducks under a wild hook from Alcala.
Brahms uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Alcala.
Alcala finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A left and a right from Alcala both land. Nice combination.
Alcala has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Big Bear Fight Factory in the buildup to the fight.
Alcala scores with a nice strike.
Alcala connects with a crisp jab.
Alcala connects with a body shot.
Lito Alcala seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brahms slips under a jab.
And Brahms tries to counter it with a takedown but Alcala pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Alcala fakes the leg kick and cracks Brahms in the body.
Alcala throws a poor cross that misses
and Brahms makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alcala misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Brahms looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Alcala throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brahms sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It seemed like Brahms was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Brahms misses with a straight left.
Alcala staying out of range there.
Alcala misses with a looping right.
Brahms wants to land a leg kick but Alcala is out of range.
Brahms ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
Alcala misses with a straight right.
Alcala with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A jab lands there for Brahms.
Brahms throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alcala is looking to counter punch.
Brahms throws a low kick but Alcala avoids it.
Brahms fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Alcala avoids it really well and circles away.
Brahms ducks under a wild hook from Alcala.
Brahms looks to score with a jab to the body but Alcala is just out of range.
Brahms uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alcala.
Brahms scores with a sloppy right hand. Alcala should have avoided that one.
Alcala tries to bum rush Brahms with a series of wild strikes but Brahms uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Brahms looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Decent striking displayed by Alcala there.
Alcala's jab looks to have found its range, popping Brahms under the eye.
Brahms throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brahms's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Alcala connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Brahms scrambles back to his feet.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alcala misses with an uppercut. Brahms saw that one coming.
Alcala swings for the body but Brahms moves out of range.
Alcala uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brahms.
Alcala misses with a low kick.
Alcala lands a glancing blow to the side of Brahms's head.
Alcala scores with a decent looking hook.
A swing and a miss from Brahms.
Brahms takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Alcala throws the left hand but Brahms avoids the punch easily.
Alcala cracks Brahms with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Alcala throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Alcala throws a jab when Brahms was well out of range.
And Brahms tries to counter it with a takedown but Alcala pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Brahms fails with a takedown attempt.
Brahms takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T3#
Alcala throws a shot from downtown. Brahms moves away and avoids it.
Alcala is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brahms.
Alcala connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Brahms throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Alcala's waist but Alcala gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Brahms off to one side.
Lito Alcala has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johannes Brahms.
Jab from Alcala.
A clash of legs there as Alcala blocks the low kick.
Alcala scores with a jab.
Brahms takes a kick to the side of the head.
Alcala uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Brahms has time to react.
Alcala works over Brahms's head and body with a nice combination.
Alcala checks a low kick from Brahms.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alcala works the jab nicely.
Alcala throws an overhand right that lands on Brahms's shoulder, as Brahms tries to avoid the shot.
Alcala swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Alcala fails to land with a series of punches. #T4#
Alcala cracks Brahms with a good jab.
A big left from Brahms misses.
Nice defenses there by Brahms.
Brahms showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Alcala.
Brahms raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#TD2#
Brahms shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Alcala's guard.
Brahms trying to control the position from guard on top but Alcala is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brahms engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Alcala wants to get back to his feet but Brahms is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alcala avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lito Alcala dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Alcala scores with a hook.
Alcala lands the left hand.
Alcala connects with a right hand. Brahms shakes it off.
Brahms on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Alcala lunges at Brahms with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Brahms's hand.
Brahms moves away from the strike by Alcala.
Alcala cracks Brahms with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Alcala throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Brahms.
Alcala is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brahms can do to turn this around?
Alcala misses with a hook.
Brahms attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Brahms throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Brahms cracks Alcala with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alcala lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Alcala misses with a double jab.
It seemed like Brahms was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Brahms checks a leg kick.
Alcala ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Alcala connects with a leg kick. Brahms looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #T1#
Alcala staying out of range there.
Alcala throws the left hand but Brahms avoids the punch easily.
Brahms throws a low kick, looking for Alcala's leg but Alcala calmly moves out of range.
Brahms pivots, looking for a leg kick but Alcala is out of range and Brahms settles back down.
Alcala avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A jab from Brahms misses.
A right-left combo lands from Alcala.
Brahms lands a jab to the head.
Brahms has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Alcala looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Alcala connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Brahms's hands.
Brahms scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Alcala throws a shot from downtown. Brahms moves away and avoids it.
Alcala throws a right hand that misses
and Brahms counters with a nice low kick that buckles Alcala's knee momentarily.
Alcala lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alcala misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Brahms tried to score with a low kick but Alcala checks it.#T2#
Alcala misses with a hook.
Brahms was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Alcala throws a lazy right hand but Brahms sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Alcala misses with the combination.
Nice defenses there by Brahms.
Brahms lands with a good body shot.
Alcala feints and then cracks Brahms's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Brahms down.
Lito Alcala is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Alcala keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A left lands for Alcala.
Alcala throws a hook but Brahms avoids it easily.
Brahms blocks a jab.
Brahms lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Alcala misses with a hook. Brahms ducked under it nicely.
Brahms catches Alcala with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Alcala tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Alcala takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #T3#
Brahms looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Alcala is fending him off so far but Brahms persists. Nope, Alcala circles away and we're back to standing.
Alcala fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Brahms avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Brahms takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Alcala listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Alcala connects with a nice looking jab. #CL2#
Brahms moves into the clinch.#BC#
Alcala breaks from the clinch.
A big right from Alcala misses.
And Brahms tries to counter it with a takedown but Alcala pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Alcala uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brahms.
Alcala throwing a counter right hand but Brahms manages to avoid it.
Alcala digs a good body shot into Brahms's ribs.
Alcala tries a head kick but it misses.
Alcala misses with a hook.
Alcala lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Brahms backs up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alcala misses with a lunging right hand
and Brahms counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Brahms slips under a jab from Alcala.#T4#
Alcala checks the leg kick.
Alcala scores with a jab. Brahms acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Alcala moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Alcala misses with a double jab.
Alcala with a nice cross.
Brahms misses with a head kick.
Brahms fails with a takedown attempt.
Alcala slips a jab from Brahms.
Alcala avoids the head kick by Brahms.
Alcala jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alcala paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Brahms misses with a left hand
and Alcala counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Alcala loads up on a big right hand but Brahms slips the punch.
Brahms flicks out a counter leg kick but Alcala steps away.
Brahms tries to work over Alcala's front leg with a kick but Alcala checks it.
Alcala is looking to counter punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lito Alcala dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Brahms throws a predictable looking body shot
and Alcala counters with a stiff right hand.
Alcala avoids the head kick by Brahms.
Brahms is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Alcala.
Alcala misses with a straight left.
Brahms tries to clinch up.
Brahms uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Alcala.
Brahms looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Alcala throws a left and a right that both miss
and Brahms counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Brahms misses with a straight right.
Brahms throws a sloppy head kick and Alcala moves out of range easily.
Alcala swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL2#
Brahms has closed the distance and engaged Alcala in a clinch.
Alcala wants to get back to striking at distance but Brahms won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alcala cracks Brahms with a nice body shot.
Alcala lands a shot to the body.
Alcala stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Brahms takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#BC#
Alcala pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Alcala slips a jab from Brahms.
Brahms lands a glancing blow to the side of Alcala's head.#T1#
Alcala misses with a looping left.
Alcala keeps the fight on the outside.
Alcala on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Alcala dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Brahms fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Brahms slips under a jab.
Brahms fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Alcala has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Brahms moves out of range of the strikes.
Alcala punishes Brahms's body with a nice straight punch.
Alcala closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Alcala takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Good work by Brahms as he checks the leg kick.
Alcala gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Brahms.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brahms moves in looking to clinch but Alcala pushes him off.
A punch lands to the side of Brahms 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Brahms staying out of range there.
Johannes Brahms has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lito Alcala is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Brahms swings widly with a right hand
and Alcala counters with a nice body shot.
Alcala digs a good hook to Brahms's body.
A big left from Alcala misses.
Brahms looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Brahms ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Alcala throws a nice looking combination but Brahms bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Brahms throws a hook but Alcala avoids it easily.
Alcala is looking to counter punch.
Brahms takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Brahms throws a leg kick but Alcala sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Alcala fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Alcala throws a jab but it's blocked by Brahms.
Alcala bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Brahms's head.
Brahms tries a head kick but it misses.
Decent striking displayed by Alcala there.
Brahms throws a solid leg kick but Alcala takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Brahms.
Brahms blocks a jab.#T3#
Brahms on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Brahms uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Alcala.
Alcala lands a jab to the head.
A jab from Alcala misses.
Alcala throws the left hand but Brahms avoids the punch easily.
Alcala scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #CL2#
Brahms closes the distance and pushes Alcala back into the cage.
Brahms misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brahms has Alcala pressed against the cage, preventing Alcala from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Brahms tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Brahms doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brahms goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Alcala wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Brahms has him pressed against the cage.#T4#
Alcala is trying to break free.
Brahms can't find room to land a body shot as Alcala controls the action.
Alcala blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brahms tries to throw a body punch but Alcala avoids it by throwing Brahms back against the cage.
Brahms tries for a takedown but Alcala manages to get underhooks.
Brahms doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Alcala is looking to break free of the clinch but Brahms has double underhooks.
A shot in the inside from Alcala.
Brahms misses with some punches.
Brahms swings wildly with an uppercut but Alcala uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brahms has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Alcala after a bit of a struggle.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lito Alcala showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Alcala, 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lito Alcala!
A very excited looking Lito Alcala 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: EMP Boaz vs Dong
Date: Nov 01, 2019

#R1#
Sitsongrit defending well as Brahms loads up on a big left hand.
Sitsongrit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sitsongrit looks to land a left hand but Brahms moved out of range nicely.
Sitsongrit throws a body punch but Brahms moves out of range.
Sitsongrit looks to score with a jab to the body but Brahms is just out of range.
Sitsongrit cracks a nice hook into Brahms's ribs.
Brahms throws a low kick, looking for Sitsongrit's leg but Sitsongrit calmly moves out of range.
Sitsongrit cracks Brahms with an open hand slap.#TD#
Brahms closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
You can see the frustration on Sitsongrit's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Brahms throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Sitsongrit works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Sitsongrit trying to control but Brahms postures up.
Brahms lands strikes from half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brahms throwing shots but Sitsongrit is blocking nicely.
Brahms is keen to just control but Sitsongrit is a slippery customer.#T1#
Brahms sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Sitsongrit has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Brahms is working away from the top position though.
Sitsongrit tries to get to full guard but Brahms has control of the leg.
Sitsongrit trying to control but Brahms postures up.
Brahms landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Brahms is trying to control the action in half guard but Sitsongrit is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sitsongrit gets full guard.
Brahms 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.
Sitsongrit keeping moving, preventing Brahms from controlling successfully.
Brahms throwing strikes but missing.
Sitsongrit 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.
Brahms definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T2#
Brahms throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Brahms loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Brahms trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Brahms throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sitsongrit works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sitsongrit wants to stand up but Brahms is controlling him.
Brahms is fighting to break Sitsongrit's control of his arms but Sitsongrit is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Brahms cracks Sitsongrit with a solid left hand.
Brahms missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Brahms content to stall in guard here.
Sitsongrit utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Brahms with a flurry of punches that miss.
Brahms lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T3#
Brahms working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Brahms accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Brahms missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Brahms trying to control the position from guard on top but Sitsongrit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sitsongrit looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Brahms throwing strikes from guard but Sitsongrit blocks nicely.
Brahms trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Brahms working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Brahms postures up in Sitsongrit's guard and throws a big left but Sitsongrit blocks it.
Brahms lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Brahms loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Brahms wants to control from the top but Sitsongrit keeps moving.
Sitsongrit 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.#T4#
Sitsongrit has momentary wrist control but Brahms slips an elbow through the middle.
Brahms is looking to work some ground and pound but Sitsongrit has wrist control.
Sitsongrit wants to stand up but Brahms is controlling him.
Brahms throwing strikes from guard but Sitsongrit blocks nicely.
Sitsongrit looking for a sweep. Not yet Sitsongrit, not yet.
Brahms throwing strikes from guard but Sitsongrit blocks nicely.
Brahms working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sitsongrit's head.
Brahms is looking to work some ground and pound but Sitsongrit has wrist control.
Sitsongrit lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU2#
Brahms is working an open guard so Sitsongrit takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Sitsongrit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brahms wants to slow Sitsongrit down by chopping away at his legs.
Sitsongrit lands with a nice body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johannes Brahms dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Brahms moves out of range as Sitsongrit throws a body kick.
Yodsawan Sitsongrit has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brahms thuds a left hand into Sitsongrit's body.
Sitsongrit misses with a two punch combination.
Good exchange - Brahms coming out on top.
Brahms misses with a body punch
and Sitsongrit counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Brahms thinking.
The fighters circling - Sitsongrit throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sitsongrit lands a nice looking body shot.
Sitsongrit just misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Brahms has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sitsongrit lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sitsongrit takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sitsongrit throws out a leg kick but Brahms moves out of range and Sitsongrit only half commits.
Sitsongrit has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the side of Brahms's head but Brahms sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Brahms throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sitsongrit dips to his left and cracks Brahms with an uppercut!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sitsongrit throws a jab when Brahms was well out of range.
Sitsongrit throws a jab when Brahms was well out of range.
Sitsongrit stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sitsongrit wants it to stay on the feet.
Sitsongrit is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Brahms rather than just go for the knockout.#T1#
Brahms avoids a kick to the body.
Sitsongrit looks to clinch
and Brahms counters with a stiff right hand.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but Brahms checks it.
Sitsongrit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brahms manages to avoid it.
Sitsongrit cracks Brahms with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sitsongrit throws out a loose jab but Brahms uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL#
Brahms moves into the clinch successfully.
Sitsongrit can't find room to land a body shot as Brahms controls the action.
Sitsongrit throws a punch but it's blocked by Brahms.
A nice left hand lands by Sitsongrit.
Brahms throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Sitsongrit breaks the clinch.
Sitsongrit pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A left lands for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Brahms ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sitsongrit moves away.
Sitsongrit connects with a good right hand that stumbles Brahms. Brahms circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brahms lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A shot to the liver by Brahms. Beautiful body shot.#T2#
Sitsongrit connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sitsongrit scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Brahms doesn't manage to clinch there - Sitsongrit circles away.
A clash of legs there as Sitsongrit blocks the low kick.
Brahms throws a nice outside leg kick. #TD#
Brahms looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Sitsongrit!
Brahms working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Brahms lands some shots froms side control.
Brahms tries to advance to mount but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brahms wants to control but Sitsongrit is keeping him busy.
Sitsongrit struggling a bit here.
Sitsongrit parries the strikes from Brahms easily there. Brahms is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Sitsongrit to escape.
Brahms misses with the ground and pound.#T3#
Sitsongrit is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sitsongrit manages to get back to half guard.
Brahms not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Brahms is thwarting Sitsongrit's attempts to control the position.
Brahms lands with a punch from half guard.
Brahms missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Brahms sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Sitsongrit tries to kick Brahms off but Brahms keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Sitsongrit regains full guard. Nicely done.
Brahms postures up and lands a big shot to Sitsongrit's brow.
Brahms trying to control the position from guard on top but Sitsongrit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brahms slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T4#
Brahms trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Brahms trying to control but Sitsongrit is working from the bottom.
Brahms loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Brahms lands a couple of elbows.
Brahms content to stall in guard here.
Brahms trying to control but Sitsongrit is working from the bottom.
Sitsongrit is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Brahms is controlling him.
Sitsongrit 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.
Sitsongrit is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Yodsawan Sitsongrit will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Brahms throws out a loose jab but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sitsongrit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brahms.
Brahms lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sitsongrit fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Brahms.
Brahms throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brahms throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Brahms tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sitsongrit sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Brahms somewhat.
Sitsongrit throws a push kick but Brahms slaps the foot to one side.
Brahms checks a low kick from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brahms uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with a looping left.
Yodsawan Sitsongrit seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Brahms avoids the head kick by Sitsongrit.
Brahms throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A big left from Sitsongrit misses.
Sitsongrit misses with an attempted mid kick. #T1#
Brahms lands with a thumping leg kick.
Brahms takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Some bone on bone action there as Sitsongrit checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Sitsongrit throws out a loose jab but Brahms uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sitsongrit throws a jab when Brahms was well out of range.
Sitsongrit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brahms blocks a jab.
Brahms uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sitsongrit.
Brahms connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Brahms misses with a low kick.
Sitsongrit throws a fast counter high kick but Brahms manages to duck under it in time.
Yodsawan Sitsongrit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A swing and a miss from Sitsongrit.
Brahms fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sitsongrit has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sitsongrit throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sitsongrit scores with a sloppy right hand. Brahms should have avoided that one.
Sitsongrit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brahms.
Brahms fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sitsongrit is out of range. #CL#
Brahms forces Sitsongrit back against the cage and clinches.#T2#
Sitsongrit fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
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!
Brahms scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Brahms tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Brahms scores with a shoulder strike.
Brahms throws a head punch that misses.
Sitsongrit lands with a short shot to the head.
Sitsongrit blocking some punches.
Sitsongrit takes a shot to the head.
Brahms's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sitsongrit lands an uppercut.
Brahms lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Brahms lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Brahms lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook from the clinch.
Johannes Brahms has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Brahms throws a head punch that misses.
Brahms makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Brahms can't find room to land a body shot as Sitsongrit controls the action.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sitsongrit doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T3#
Brahms can't find room to land a body shot as Sitsongrit controls the action.
Sitsongrit lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sitsongrit lands with a light punch inside.
Sitsongrit lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brahms lands a body punch in the clinch.
Brahms swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brahms lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sitsongrit backwards.
A short uppercut from Brahms.
Brahms pushes Sitsongrit back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Brahms swings wildly with an uppercut but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short body shot lands from Brahms as the two fighters clinch.
Brahms stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sitsongrit lands a right hand.
Sitsongrit misses with the head strike.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sitsongrit lands a right hand that snaps the head of Brahms backwards.
Sitsongrit fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit blocking some punches. #T4#
Sitsongrit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Brahms lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Brahms blocking some punches.
Brahms tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Brahms misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Brahms creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Brahms drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Sitsongrit gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Sitsongrit is pressed up against the cage. Brahms has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sitsongrit down to the mat. Sitsongrit avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johannes Brahms. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sitsongrit throws a hook but Brahms avoids it easily.#CL#
Sitsongrit gets tackled into the cage by Brahms. Brahms maintains the clinch.
Brahms tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Brahms throws a head punch that misses.
Brahms lands with a right to the head.
Sitsongrit lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sitsongrit makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sitsongrit is leaning against Brahms and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brahms lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Johannes Brahms.
I think Brahms 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Johannes Brahms!
A relieved looking Johannes Brahms 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: EMP Gagnon vs Tama Ginty
Date: Sep 18, 2019

#R1#
Brahms tries to close the distance and clinch but Walcott swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Walcott has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LA Vale Tudo in the buildup to the fight.
Good leg kick by Brahms there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Walcott lands a nice looking body shot.
Walcott avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Walcott tries to counter by clinching up but Brahms breaks away and moves out of range.
Walcott throws a looping overhand right but Brahms ducks down to avoid it.
A leg kick checked by Walcott.
Brahms lands with a shot to the body.
Brahms swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Walcott throwing a counter right hand but Brahms manages to avoid it.
Jab, jab by Brahms - just one landing.
Walcott misses with a head kick.
Brahms throws a solid leg kick but Walcott takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Brahms.
Brahms just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromWalcott.
Walcott walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nice body kick from Walcott.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Walcott checks a leg kick.
Walcott tries to close the distance and clinch but Brahms swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Brahms on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Walcott. Walcott obviously looking to wear him down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Brahms clinches.
Walcott scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T1##TD#
Walcott drags the fight down to the ground.
Brahms throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Walcott managing to control the position.
Brahms throws a big right hand that misses.
Brahms with a flurry of punches that miss.
Brahms trying to control but Walcott is working from the bottom.
Brahms tries to free his leg and advance position but Walcott is retaining full guard.
Brahms working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Brahms with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Walcott controls Brahms momentarily but Brahms frees himself.
Brahms throwing strikes from guard but Walcott blocks nicely.
Brahms with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T2#
Walcott avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Brahms accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Brahms wants to control from the top but Walcott keeps moving.
Brahms working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Walcott keeping moving, preventing Brahms from controlling successfully.
Walcott pulls Brahms in close to prevent any damage.
Brahms throwing strikes from guard but Walcott blocks nicely.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Brahms accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Brahms loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Brahms wants to control from the top but Walcott keeps moving.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T3#
Brahms working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Brahms chips away with some ground and pound.
Brahms loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Walcott pulls Brahms in close to prevent any damage.
Brahms trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Brahms's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Brahms postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Brahms scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Brahms throwing strikes from guard but Walcott blocks nicely.
Brahms throwing strikes from guard but Walcott blocks nicely. #T4#
Brahms wants to control from the top but Walcott keeps moving.
Walcott is trying to control the position but Brahms postures up.
Brahms throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Walcott works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Walcott keeping moving, preventing Brahms from controlling successfully.
Brahms throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Walcott trying to keep a closed guard but Brahms is proving a slippery customer. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Brahms lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Walcott motions for Brahms to come forward. Walcott throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Walcott misses with a head kick.
Brahms connects with an inside leg kick.
Brahms is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Walcott.
Walcott throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Brahms on the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johannes Brahms dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Brahms throws an overhand right that lands on Walcott's shoulder, as Walcott tries to avoid the shot.
Brahms throws out a loose jab but Walcott uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johannes Brahms seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice defenses there by Walcott.
Brahms has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Walcott steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Brahms.
A big left from Walcott misses.
Walcott throws a body punch but Brahms moves out of range.
Brahms throws a leg kick that misses.
Walcott shoots in but Brahms avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A lazy left from Brahms finds it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brahms wants to land a leg kick but Walcott is out of range.
Walcott thinks about countering with a body kick.
An inside leg kick from Brahms misses.
Walcott throwing a counter right hand but Brahms manages to avoid it.
Brahms throws the left hand but Walcott avoids the punch easily.
Brahms fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Walcott is out of range.
Brahms scores with a jab.
Brahms feints and then cracks Walcott's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Walcott down. #T1#
Brahms throws a nice outside leg kick.
Walcott throws a nice inside leg kick.
Walcott throws a push kick but Brahms slaps the foot to one side.
Walcott lands a body shot.
Brahms stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Walcott throws a head kick but Brahms moves out of range.
Walcott tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brahms was well out of range. Poor timing from Walcott.
Brahms lands a leg kick that knocks Walcott off balance momentarily.
A jab from Walcott misses.
Brahms cracks Walcott with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Walcott tries to score with a low kick but Brahms moves his leg out of the way.
Brahms connects with a looping right hand.
Walcott lands with a hook. Brahms tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Walcott moves out of range of the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Walcott swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brahms lands with a thumping leg kick. #T2#
Walcott has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Walcott there as he acknowledges the shot.
Brahms misses with an uppercut.
Brahms stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Walcott.
Brahms tries a low kick but Walcott avoids it.
Walcott tried to counter with a leg kick but Brahms avoided it.
Walcott blocks a jab.
A clash of legs there as Walcott blocks the low kick.
It looked like Walcott wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Walcott dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Brahms. That did some damage!
Brahms scores with a hook.#CL#
Walcott takes the fight into the clinch.
Walcott lands a left hand.
Brahms misses with the head strike.
Walcott blocks a body shot from Brahms.
Brahms doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brahms lands a body punch.
Walcott lands a nice shot to the body.
Brahms doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Brahms. #T3#
Brahms tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Walcott's elbow.
Brahms tries to throw a body punch but Walcott avoids it by throwing Brahms back against the cage.
Walcott blocking some punches.
Walcott blocks a body shot from Brahms.
Brahms fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Walcott lands a hook that snaps the head of Brahms backwards.
Brahms blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Brahms fails to land.
Brahms misses with the head strike. #TD#
Walcott pulls guard.
Brahms postures up and lands a big shot to Walcott's brow.
Brahms is working Walcott over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Brahms is looking to work some ground and pound but Walcott has wrist control.
Brahms throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Walcott works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Brahms lands a couple of digs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brahms throws an elbow that misses. Walcott uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Brahms's guard. Nice move by Walcott!#REVR##SUB2#
Brahms is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Walcott defends well.#T4#
Brahms looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Brahms looking to control.
Walcott stopping the sweep attempt from Brahms.
Brahms looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Brahms is still trying to improve position.#SUB2#
Brahms looking for a guillotine here but Walcott defends easily.
Brahms bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Walcott's guard. #REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johannes Brahms showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Brahms missing with a left hand there. Walcott was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Brahms smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Brahms missing with a left hand there. Walcott was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Walcott swings for the body but Brahms moves out of range.
Brahms throws a body shot but no joy.
Brahms throws a low kick but Walcott moves out of range easily.
Brahms blocks a head kick by Walcott.
Walcott thows a body kick. Brahms tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Brahms moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Brahms misses with a wild body shot.
Brahms looks to throw the jab but Walcott is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brahms throws a big shot that misses.
Walcott tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brahms was well out of range. Poor timing from Walcott.
Walcott ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brahms moves away.
Johannes Brahms seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good shot there by Brahms.
Walcott misses with a head kick. #T1#
Walcott swings for the body but Brahms moves out of range.
Brahms slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Walcott moves out of range as Brahms strikes.
Walcott throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brahms motions for Walcott to come forward. Brahms throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Walcott takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Walcott bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#TD#
Walcott drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Brahms sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Walcott prevents Brahms from improving his position.
Johannes Brahms has got the better of the ground game so far.
Brahms is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Walcott is taking a breather. Brahms says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Brahms controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T2#
Brahms has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Walcott is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Brahms is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Walcott pulls his head out easily.
Brahms is looking for a sweep. Walcott is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Brahms moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Brahms is trying to control the position but Walcott postures up.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SUB2#
Brahms looking for subs off his back but Walcott has passed one foot through into half guard.
Brahms is looking for a sweep. Walcott is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Walcott slows the pace down in half guard.
Brahms is looking to improve his position.
Johannes Brahms is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Brahms is looking to control Walcott's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Brahms avoid being mounted?
Brahms tries to roll over but Walcott keeps him under control.
Tommy Walcott has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Brahms keeping hold of Walcott's head, controlling as best he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Brahms fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Walcott tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brahms was well out of range. Poor timing from Walcott.
Walcott attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Brahms scores with a nice strike.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Walcott ducks right into an uppercut from Brahms.
Walcott listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A slapping leg kick lands for Brahms.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Johannes Brahms.
Well Brahms 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johannes Brahms!
A victorious Johannes Brahms thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: EMP Gagnon Vs Toivonen 2
Date: Aug 16, 2019

#R1#
A jab lands there for Brahms.
Dominguez's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Dominguez duly obliges.
Brahms fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dominguez, as that shot connected.
Dominguez missing with a left hand there. Brahms was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dominguez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brahms.
Dominguez takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Brahms wants to clinch.
Dominguez takes one to the side of the head.
Dominguez ducks right into an uppercut from Brahms.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brahms misses with a looping right.
Dominguez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Brahms listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Dominguez misses with the combination.
Brahms is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dominguez with a body shot.#TD#
Dominguez gets a double leg takedown into Brahms's guard.#T1#
Brahms wants to sweep here but Dominguez controlling him for the moment.
Dominguez is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dominguez stopping the sweep attempt from Brahms.
Brahms is pulling down on Dominguez's head. It's preventing any offense from Dominguez, at least for the moment.
Dominguez trying to control the position from guard on top but Brahms is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dominguez scoring with punches to the head and body.
Dominguez tries to free his leg and advance position but Brahms is retaining full guard.
Brahms utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dominguez trying to control the position from guard on top but Brahms is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brahms avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dominguez trying to control but Brahms is working from the bottom.
Dominguez postures up and lands a big shot to Brahms's brow.
Brahms has momentary wrist control but Dominguez slips an elbow through the middle.
Dominguez trying to control the position from guard on top but Brahms is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dominguez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dominguez scoring with some ground and pound.
Dominguez with a flurry of punches that miss.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dominguez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T3#
Brahms has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dominguez postures up and lands a big shot to Brahms's brow.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dominguez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dominguez lands a couple of digs.
Dominguez connects with a couple of short punches.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Brahms is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dominguez defends well.
Brahms keeping moving, preventing Dominguez from controlling successfully.
Dominguez throwing strikes from guard but Brahms blocks nicely. #T4#
Dominguez throws a strike but Brahms rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Brahms looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dominguez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Brahms not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Dominguez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Brahms engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Brahms is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Brahms controls from within his opponent's guard.
Brahms works over Dominguez with some ground and pound from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rico Dominguez dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Dominguez getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A jab lands there for Brahms.
Dominguez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Brahms swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rico Dominguez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dominguez just misses with a punch to the body.
Brahms scores with a nice head shot.
Dominguez's jab looks to have found its range, popping Brahms under the eye.
Brahms connects with an inside leg kick.
Dominguez throws a big shot that misses.
Brahms throws a shot from downtown. Dominguez moves away and avoids it.
Dominguez throws a hook to the side of Brahms's head but Brahms sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Brahms has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Brahms scores with a nice right hand.
Brahms lands a jab.
Rico Dominguez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dominguez lands a right hook to the body.
An inside leg kick from Brahms misses.
Dominguez shoots in and drives through. Brahms sprawls well.
Brahms lands a head shot.
Dominguez slips under a jab from Brahms.#T1#
Dominguez tries to clinch but Brahms moves out of range.
Johannes Brahms seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Brahms uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dominguez.
Brahms only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Brahms feints and then cracks Dominguez's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dominguez down.
Nice uppercut there from Brahms.
Brahms keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dominguez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dominguez lands a nice hook to Brahms's body. Brahms takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A punch combination from Dominguez misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Brahms.
Dominguez takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Brahms, right into the meat.
Some wild striking there from Dominguez.
Brahms getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The fighters circling - Brahms throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brahms blocks a head kick by Dominguez. #T2#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dominguez.
Brahms connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dominguez momentarily.
Brahms takes a jab right on the kisser.
Brahms tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dominguez misses with a takedown
and Dominguez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rico Dominguez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brahms moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Brahms loads up on a big right hand but Dominguez slips the punch.
Brahms lands with an uppercut that bounces Dominguez off the cage and back into range.
Johannes Brahms is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brahms throws an overhand right that lands on Dominguez's shoulder, as Dominguez tries to avoid the shot.
Dominguez connects with a jab.
Dominguez looks to land a combination but Brahms avoids it well.
Brahms lands with a cross.
Brahms's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dominguez connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Brahms scrambles back to his feet.#TD#
Dominguez shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Dominguez showed some decent athleticism there. #T3#
Dominguez scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Brahms is staying active underneath Dominguez, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Dominguez is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Dominguez throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dominguez wants to control but Brahms is keeping him busy.
Dominguez throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Brahms gets back to full guard.
Dominguez throws a big elbow that misses. #T4##SUB2#
Brahms looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dominguez working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Rico Dominguez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dominguez pushing down on Brahms's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Brahms taking some punishment here, with Dominguez in his half guard.
Brahms is trying to get back to full guard.
Brahms is still trying to improve position.
Dominguez working Brahms over with strikes.
Dominguez throwing shots but Brahms is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Johannes Brahms will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Brahms with a jab.#TD#
Dominguez looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Dominguez makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Dominguez 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.
Dominguez content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Dominguez working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Brahms's head.
Dominguez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brahms is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Dominguez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dominguez trying to control the position from guard on top but Brahms is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Brahms working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dominguez.
Brahms has momentary wrist control but Dominguez slips an elbow through the middle.
Dominguez is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Dominguez sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Brahms's guard.
Dominguez throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Brahms wants to get back to full guard.
Dominguez trying to control the action but Brahms is working from the bottom.
Brahms blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dominguez. #T2#
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Dominguez connects with a nice short shot to Brahms's temple.
Brahms is looking for a sweep. Dominguez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Brahms moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Brahms working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dominguez.
Brahms can't keep his opponent in guard - Dominguez advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Dominguez throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Brahms looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dominguez is trying to control the action in half guard but Brahms is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T3#
Dominguez not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dominguez winds up and cracks Brahms with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Brahms is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Dominguez is trying to work for a kimura but Brahms is defending well.
Dominguez tries to pass to full mount but Brahms defends it.
Brahms wants to improve his position but Dominguez is controlling well.
Brahms is staying active underneath Dominguez, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Dominguez lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Dominguez trying to control from half guard but Brahms is working away. #SUB2#
Dominguez is looking to pass to full mount but he's left his head exposed in the process. Brahms has locked up a guillotine and regained full guard. He's really cranking on it - this could be the end! Is it? Is it? No... YES! YES! He's tapped! I didn't think he was going to get it there for a minute but he did! Well done Brahms! He waited for his chance and took it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Johannes Brahms!
Johannes Brahms decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: AEW 20
Date: Jul 27, 2019

#R1#
Brahms connects with a leg kick. Jackson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Brahms scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Brahms lands a right hook to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Brahms.
Jackson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#TD#
Brahms scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Brahms not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jackson controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Jackson is trying to maintain the position but Brahms is very close to passing his half guard.
Jackson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Brahms throws a big right hand that misses. #T1#
Jackson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brahms throwing strikes from guard but Jackson blocks nicely.
Jackson working a defensive guard here.
Jackson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Brahms in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Brahms throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jackson works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB2#
Jackson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Brahms lands a couple of digs.
Brahms postures up. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Brahms missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Brahms missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Brahms accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jackson tries to strike from the bottom.
Jackson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jackson controlling Brahms's posture. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Jackson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Brahms misses with a takedown attempt
and Jackson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Brahms fails with a takedown attempt.#T3#
Brahms looks for a takedown but Jackson sprawls well.
Jackson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johannes Brahms. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson moves out of range of the strikes.
Brahms throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Jackson ducks right into an uppercut from Brahms.
Brahms throws a hook but Jackson blocks it.
Johannes Brahms seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson connects with a looping right hand.
Brahms misses with a takedown attempt
and Brahms takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jackson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Brahms works the jab nicely.
Brahms feints and then cracks Jackson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jackson down.
Jackson lands with an uppercut that bounces Brahms off the cage and back into range.#T4#
Brahms tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jackson defends well and Brahms ends up having to push Jackson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jackson throws out a counter right but Brahms avoids it with no problem.
Good standup being displayed there by Brahms as he connects with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brahms scores with the left hand. Jackson knows he should have avoided that one.
Jackson misses with a straight left.
Brahms getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Brahms throws a front kick that sends Jackson stumbling back into the cage.
Brahms throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jackson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Brahms misses with a wild body shot.
Jackson's coach down at Welch Boxing Club was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Jackson's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Jackson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brahms.
Brahms lands with an overhand left.
Brahms jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jackson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johannes Brahms dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Brahms moves away from the strike by Jackson.
Brahms scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Johannes Brahms is winning the standup battle so far.
Jackson 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.
Jackson throws a shot from downtown. Brahms moves away and avoids it.
Brahms tries to counter with a takedown but Jackson is quick to defend against it.
Jackson walks into a stiff left hand from Brahms.
The crowd cheers as Brahms lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jackson doesn't seem phased though.
Brahms fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jackson.
Jackson moves away from the strike by Brahms.
Jackson throws out a counter right but Brahms avoids it with no problem.
Brahms lands a head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donk. Brahms catches Jackson right on the button with a cross.
Good leg kick by Brahms there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Brahms scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Brahms lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #T1#
Brahms's corner calls for a 1-2. Brahms obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Brahms misses with a low kick.
Jackson walks into a stiff left hand from Brahms.
Brahms throws a shot from downtown. Jackson moves away and avoids it.
Brahms throws a shot from downtown. Jackson moves away and avoids it.
Brahms misses with a hook
and Brahms takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Brahms misses with a hook. Jackson ducked under it nicely.
A bone on bone clash there as Jackson blocks the leg kick.
Brahms scores with a nice strike.
Nice jab there from Jackson.
Jackson ducks under a wild hook from Brahms.
Jackson counters with a body kick.#T2#
Donk. Brahms catches Jackson right on the button with a cross.
Brahms throws a leg kick but Jackson moved away.
Brahms throws a solid leg kick but Jackson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Brahms.
Jackson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Brahms buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Brahms throws a chopping leg kick but Jackson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A swing and a miss from Jackson.
Brahms scores with a nice strike.
Brahms misses with a leg kick
and Jackson counters with a nice kick to the body.
Brahms gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jackson.
Jackson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Brahms to score with a decent uppercut.
Brahms fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jackson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #T3#
Brahms swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Brahms tries to land a leg kick but Jackson saw it coming and moves away.
Jackson is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Brahms with a body shot.
A lazy body kick from Brahms
and Jackson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Brahms darts in looking for a takedown but Jackson gets double underhooks and turns Brahms into the cage.
Brahms tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jackson is able to avoid easily.
Jackson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jackson throws a lazy right hand but Brahms sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Brahms throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jackson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jackson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Brahms lands a nice looking body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Brahms misses the target.
Jackson tries to counter by closing the distance.
A punch combination from Jackson misses. #T4#
Brahms connects with a solid leg kick.
Brahms swings for the body but Jackson moves out of range.
A lazy left from Brahms finds it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A swing and a miss from Brahms.
A good leg kick by Brahms.
Brahms is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jackson can do to turn this around?
Jackson throws a big shot that misses.
Jackson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Brahms throws a leg kick which misses Jackson's front leg but catches the back leg as Jackson tries to avoid it.
Brahms jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jackson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Brahms.
Brahms misses with an attempted mid kick.
Brahms moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromJackson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johannes Brahms dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Nice uppercut lands for Brahms. That snapped Jackson's head back.
Jackson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brahms sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jackson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brahms throws out the jab.
Jackson 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.
Brahms waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jackson.
Jackson throws a fast counter high kick but Brahms manages to duck under it in time.
Jackson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Brahms finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Brahms smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Brahms is looking to slow Jackson down with leg kicks.
Jackson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Brahms lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Brahms darts in looking for a takedown but Jackson gets double underhooks and turns Brahms into the cage.
Jackson defending well as Brahms loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
Jackson moves out of range of the strikes.
Brahms ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A jab from Brahms finds it's way through Jackson's defenses.
Jackson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Brahms 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 Jackson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Jackson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Jackson ducks under a wild hook from Brahms.
Brahms looks to land a left hand but Jackson moved out of range nicely.
Jackson throws out a counter right but Brahms avoids it with no problem.
Brahms tries to score with a low kick but Jackson moves his leg out of the way.
Brahms moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromJackson.
A head kick misses from Jackson.
Jackson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Brahms swings widly with a right hand
and Jackson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jackson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brahms.
Jackson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jackson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brahms sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Brahms feinted with a counter takedown.#T2#
Brahms keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Brahms connects with a crisp jab.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses.
Brahms tests Jackson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Brahms, as that shot connected.
Jackson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jackson ducks under a wild hook from Brahms.
Brahms misses with a low kick as Jackson jumps back.
Jackson wants to counter the offense by Brahms and move into the clinch position.
Brahms throws a poor cross that misses
and Jackson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#TD#
Brahms closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #T3#
Jackson tries to buck Brahms off but Brahms is having none of it.
Jackson wants to control but Brahms postures up.
Sloppy strikes there by Brahms.
Jackson tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Brahms presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Jackson tries to reverse the position but Brahms maintains control.
Johannes Brahms is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Brahms controlling the pace for now.
Jackson working to try and regain half guard.
Jackson avoids a series of strikes thrown by Brahms.
Brahms looking to control but Jackson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T4#
Brahms misses with a head shot.
Jackson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Jackson wants to hold on but Brahms pushes him away.
Brahms looking to control and managing it successfully.
Oshan Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jackson squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Jackson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jackson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Brahms scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Jackson wants to control but Brahms is having none of it.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johannes Brahms!
Johannes Brahms thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Oshan Jackson was interviewed post fight and said 'I tryed my best i want to thank the fans for coming out and supporting me. Ill be back and next time ill get the finish for you guys.'.

Event: AEW 12
Date: Jun 29, 2019

#R1#
Sepulveda throws a leg kick that is checked
and Sepulveda takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sepulveda connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A jab from Sepulveda misses.
It looked like Brahms was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sepulveda.
Brahms throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sepulveda connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sepulveda 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.
Brahms lands a nice shot that snaps Sepulveda's head back.
Sepulveda slips a jab from Brahms.
Sepulveda punishes Brahms's body with a nice straight punch.
Alejandro Sepulveda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brahms throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sepulveda.
Sepulveda missing with a left hand there. Brahms was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Brahms throws a wild body kick that Sepulveda sees coming a mile off.
Brahms blocks the body kick.
Sepulveda takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Brahms tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sepulveda was well out of range. Poor timing from Brahms.#T1#
Brahms bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sepulveda scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A head kick misses from Sepulveda.
A counter left hand to the body from Brahms misses its target.
Brahms chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Brahms pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sepulveda is looking to clinch.
Brahms attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Sepulveda misses with a wild body shot.
Sepulveda throws a jab but it's blocked by Brahms.
A head kick misses from Brahms.
Sepulveda swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sepulveda scores with a jab to the body.
Brahms displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sepulveda. #T2#
A shot to the liver by Sepulveda. Beautiful body shot.#TD#
Brahms fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Sepulveda to the ground. Brahms is now in Sepulveda's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Sepulveda working for a triangle but Brahms defends it easily.
Brahms postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Sepulveda is pulling down on Brahms's head to control his posture.
Brahms trying to control but Sepulveda is working from the bottom.
Brahms content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T3##SUB2#
Sepulveda looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sepulveda working a defensive guard here.
Sepulveda has control of Brahms's left arm, preventing Brahms from doing any damage.
Sepulveda is looking to sweep but instead, Brahms has passed into half guard.
Brahms slips a nice elbow through Sepulveda's hands, connecting with Sepulveda's forehead.
Sepulveda has hold of Brahms's hands but Brahms slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Brahms seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Sepulveda keeps control of the position for the meantime.
We've been hearing that Brahms has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T4#
Brahms seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Sepulveda is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sepulveda is not content to let Brahms control the position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Brahms lands a nice short elbow.
Sepulveda wants to get back to full guard but Brahms has mounted him!
Sepulveda wants to hold on but Brahms pushes him away.
Brahms landing strikes from the mount.
Brahms fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johannes Brahms 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##CL2#
Sepulveda clinches. #TD2#
Sepulveda gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Sepulveda prevents Brahms from improving his position.
Brahms is staying active underneath Sepulveda, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Brahms is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sepulveda can do to turn this around?
Brahms won't allow Sepulveda to pass to mount.
Johannes Brahms overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sepulveda wants to control but Brahms is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sepulveda controlling the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Brahms misses with some strikes from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Brahms scores with a spinning back kick!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Brahms 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 Sepulveda has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sepulveda and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Sepulveda bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sepulveda moves out of range as Brahms throws a body kick.
Brahms displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sepulveda throws out the jab.
Brahms tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Brahms feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sepulveda's calf.
A decent looking cross lands there for Brahms.
Brahms scores with a jab to the head.
Brahms takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T2#
Sepulveda tried to score with a low kick but Brahms checks it.
As Sepulveda looks to move away, Brahms throws a big counter combo but Sepulveda just gets out of the way.
Brahms misses with a low kick.
Johannes Brahms is winning the standup battle so far.
Sepulveda scores with a nice head shot.
Sepulveda swings away with a body shot that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
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!
Brahms avoids the body shot from Sepulveda.
Sepulveda fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Brahms looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sepulveda fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sepulveda tries to clinch there but Brahms circles away.
Sepulveda tries to score a power double leg takedown but Brahms sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sepulveda somewhat.#T3#
Sepulveda tries to land a leg kick but Brahms saw it coming and moves away.
Brahms ducks under a wild hook from Sepulveda.
Sepulveda moves out of range of the leg kick from Brahms.
Sepulveda swings widly with a right hand
and Brahms makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sepulveda throws a leg kick that is checked
and Brahms counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sepulveda avoids the body shot from Brahms.
Sepulveda lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Sepulveda takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A head kick misses from Brahms.
Sepulveda wants to clinch up but Brahms keeps it at a distance.
Brahms on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sepulveda. Sepulveda obviously looking to wear him down.
Brahms is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T4#
Brahms connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Brahms takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sepulveda ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brahms moves away.
Brahms lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
Sepulveda looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Brahms is looking to improve his position.
Brahms is pressing down on Sepulveda's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Brahms keeping moving, preventing Sepulveda from controlling successfully.
Sepulveda forces his way into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Alejandro Sepulveda will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Sepulveda ducks under a wild hook from Brahms.
Sepulveda takes a swing at Brahms's ribcage but misses.
Sepulveda jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Brahms blocks a jab.
Sepulveda scores with a nice strike.
Brahms with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sepulveda to score with a decent uppercut.
Sepulveda scores with a jab to the body.
Brahms throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brahms swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Sepulveda lands a jab to the nose.
Sepulveda scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sepulveda stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T1#
Brahms connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Brahms comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Brahms takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sepulveda throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sepulveda.
Brahms will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Brahms throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sepulveda.
Brahms shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sepulveda defends it nicely.
Sepulveda fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Brahms looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T2#
Sepulveda scores with a nice strike.
Brahms tries a head kick but it misses.
Sepulveda throws a head kick but Brahms moves out of range.
Sepulveda avoids the head kick by Brahms.
A nice side step and Sepulveda releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Sepulveda shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sepulveda throws a body kick that misses.
Good exchange - Sepulveda coming out on top.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brahms ducks under a wild hook from Sepulveda.
Sepulveda swings for the body but Brahms moves out of range. #T3#
Brahms shoots in but no luck this time.
Brahms misses with an uppercut
and Sepulveda counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Brahms misses with a head kick.
Brahms shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sepulveda as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johannes Brahms. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brahms misses with a low kick.
Sepulveda slips under a jab.
Brahms shoots in and drives through. Sepulveda sprawls well.
A little jabbing left from Sepulveda on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Brahms rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sepulveda counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Brahms misses with a leg kick
and Sepulveda counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Brahms tries to land a front kick but Sepulveda steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sepulveda darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T4#
Sepulveda connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Brahms momentarily.
Sepulveda throws a body punch but Brahms moves out of range.
Sepulveda tests Brahms's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A swing and a miss from Brahms.#TD2#
Sepulveda decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Sepulveda wants to free his trapped foot but Brahms is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Sepulveda is looking to pass Brahms's guard but actually Brahms recovers to full guard. #SUB#
Brahms looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Sepulveda passes into half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alejandro Sepulveda comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sepulveda 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alejandro Sepulveda!
A relieved looking Alejandro Sepulveda 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: AEW 6
Date: Jun 08, 2019

#R1#
Brahms ducks under a wild hook from Jackson.
Jackson with a hook.#CUT2#
It looks like Johannes Brahms has been cut.
Jackson missing with a left hand there. Brahms was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Brahms went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Brahms's corner calls for a 1-2. Brahms obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The fighters circling - Jackson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Oshan Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab, jab by Brahms - just one landing. #CUT#
It looks like Oshan Jackson has been cut.
Some wild striking there from Brahms.
Jackson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Brahms throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Brahms lands a lovely overhand right.
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!
Brahms is looking to slow Jackson down with leg kicks.
Jackson wants to clinch up but Brahms keeps it at a distance.
Brahms ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jackson missing with a left hand there. Brahms was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
As Jackson backs away, Brahms returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Jackson throws a lazy uppercut
and Brahms connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Brahms shoots in but Jackson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've been hearing reports that Brahms has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#T1#
Brahms connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Brahms's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jackson under the eye.
Brahms avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Brahms scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jackson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Brahms tries to avoid it but Jackson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Brahms to the ground. Brahms escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Brahms fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#ROC#
Jackson is rocked!
Brahms swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jackson is still on wobbly legs! Can Brahms finish him?
Brahms moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jackson seems to have recovered his senses.
Brahms lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Jackson can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Brahms and Jackson drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Brahms.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johannes Brahms!
A very excited looking Johannes Brahms 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.
Oshan Jackson spoke after the fight, saying 'I tryed my best i want to thank the fans for coming out and supporting me. Ill be back and next time ill get the finish for you guys.'.

Event: ABW 176 Wolf - Meat Boy
Date: Nov 15, 2018

#R1#
Brahms uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Murhaa.
Brahms changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A slow jab from Murhaa misses its intended target.
We've been hearing reports that Brahms has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Brahms chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Murhaa can pounce on him.
Murhaa misses with a wild body shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Murhaa, right into the meat.
Brahms misses with a lunging right hand
and Brahms takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Murhaa moves out of range of the strikes.
Murhaa with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Brahms tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Murhaa is able to avoid easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murhaa scoring well with a low kick there.
Murhaa lands with a right hand.
Murhaa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brahms.
Murhaa leaves Brahms with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T1#
Murhaa slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Murhaa getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Murhaa is looking to land body kicks.
Murhaa misses with a left hand
and Brahms counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Murhaa throws a looping overhand right but Brahms ducks down to avoid it.
Murhaa connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Murhaa scores with a jab.
Paul Murhaa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Murhaa scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Murhaa misses with an uppercut.
Brahms tries to counter with a takedown but Murhaa is quick to defend against it.
Brahms avoids the body shot from Murhaa.
Murhaa misses with a straight left.
Brahms attempts a counter takedown but Murhaa avoids it well and moves away.#T2#
Murhaa ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brahms doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Murhaa counters with a nice uppercut.
Murhaa stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Murhaa wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johannes Brahms. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brahms steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Murhaa.
Murhaa scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Brahms thumps Murhaa with a low kick.
Murhaa is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Brahms had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Murhaa misses with a looping right.
Murhaa scores with a leg kick.
Murhaa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brahms drops down looking for a counter takedown but Murhaa sprawls and moves away.
Murhaa tries to land a front kick but Brahms steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Murhaa finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt. #T3#
A slapping leg kick lands for Murhaa.
Murhaa throws a jab but it's blocked by Brahms.
Murhaa scoring well with a low kick there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Murhaa.
Good shot there by Brahms.
Brahms uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Murhaa.
Murhaa scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Murhaa lands a nice hook to Brahms's body. Brahms takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Murhaa lands a leg kick that knocks Brahms off balance momentarily.
Brahms takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A swing and a miss from Murhaa.
Brahms tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murhaa was well out of range. Poor timing from Brahms.
Murhaa is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Brahms with a body shot.#T4#
Brahms walks into a straight right hand from Murhaa.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brahms keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Murhaa.
An attempted straight right counter from Brahms misses the target.
Brahms is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Murhaa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Murhaa throws a hook but Brahms blocks it.
Murhaa misses with a wild combination.
Brahms with a lazy takedown attempt
and Murhaa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Brahms moves out of range as Murhaa strikes.
Brahms moves forwards but Murhaa connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Murhaa moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Murhaa lands a nice leg kick that just misses Brahms's sensitive parts.
Murhaa thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Murhaa dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Brahms takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Murhaa wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Brahms pulls out of a head kick attempt.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Brahms might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Murhaa misses the jab.
Brahms attempts a counter takedown but Murhaa avoids it well and moves away.
A leg kick checked by Brahms.
Brahms jabs Murhaa right on the nose. Murhaa blinks but takes it well.
Brahms shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Murhaa sprawls well. Murhaa wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Brahms gets slowly back to his feet.
Murhaa thinks about the counter body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brahms tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Murhaa comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T1#
Murhaa cracks the inside of Brahms's front leg.
Murhaa swings away with a leg kick that misses.
It looked like Brahms wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Paul Murhaa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Brahms.
Murhaa connects with a body shot that sends Brahms's belly button to the back.
Murhaa throws a hook but Brahms blocks it.
Brahms misses with a low kick as Murhaa jumps back.
Brahms throws a shot from downtown. Murhaa moves away and avoids it.
Brahms takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Murhaa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brahms was well out of range. Poor timing from Murhaa.
Murhaa lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Brahms scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Murhaa ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T2#
Murhaa connects with the punch.
Brahms shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Murhaa as he avoids it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brahms waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Murhaa.
Murhaa was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
The fighters circling - Murhaa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Murhaa throws a leg kick that misses.
Paul Murhaa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Murhaa connects with a solid leg kick. #TD#
Brahms scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Murhaa tries to roll over but Brahms keeps him under control.
Brahms throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Murhaa to regain full guard.
Murhaa is controlling Brahms's posture.#T3#
Brahms throws an elbow that misses. Murhaa uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Brahms's guard. Nice move by Murhaa!#REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Murhaa with a flurry of punches that miss.
Murhaa is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Murhaa wants to control from the top but Brahms keeps moving.
Murhaa is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Brahms tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Murhaa wants to stand but Brahms has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Murhaa won't allow Brahms to sweep him here.
Murhaa engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Brahms throws a hook to the side of Murhaa's head but Murhaa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little jabbing left from Murhaa on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Murhaa lands a leg kick that knocks Brahms off balance momentarily.
Murhaa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Murhaa scores with a punch to the head.
Murhaa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Murhaa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Murhaa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Murhaa scores with a decent looking hook.
Brahms blocks a jab.
Brahms displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Murhaa throws out the jab. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Murhaa enables Brahms to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Murhaa manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Brahms preventing the sweep.
Murhaa wants to improve his position but instead Brahms has moved into half guard.
Brahms drops an elbow to the side of Murhaa's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brahms throwing shots but Murhaa is blocking nicely.
Brahms thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Murhaa's head.
Brahms looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Murhaa with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Brahms 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.#T1#
Murhaa on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Brahms thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Murhaa's head.
Murhaa blocking the ground and pound attempt from Brahms.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Murhaa is looking to escape.
Brahms throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Brahms connects with a nice short shot to Murhaa's temple.
Brahms missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Brahms missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Murhaa wants to get back to full guard.
Johannes Brahms has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Brahms lands with a punch from half guard.
Brahms prevents Murhaa from improving his position.
Murhaa is still trying to improve position.
Brahms is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Brahms working the head and body with strikes.
Brahms sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Murhaa defending well though.
Brahms throwing shots but Murhaa is blocking nicely.
Brahms thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Murhaa's head. #T3#
Brahms not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Murhaa tries to kick Brahms off but Brahms keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Murhaa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A jab from Brahms misses.
Brahms throws a looping overhand right but Murhaa ducks down to avoid it.
Murhaa was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Brahms walks into a jab.
Murhaa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Murhaa misses with a double jab.
Brahms tries to counter with a takedown but Murhaa is quick to defend against it.
Murhaa lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Murhaa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Murhaa throws a nice inside leg kick.
Brahms moves out of range as Murhaa strikes.#T4#
Brahms avoids the body shot from Murhaa.
A telegraphed right hand from Murhaa misses the target.
Murhaa looks to score with a jab to the body but Brahms is just out of range.
A thudding body kick lands there by Murhaa!
Murhaa misses with a wild body shot.
Murhaa bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Brahms's head.
Murhaa misses with a low kick.
Murhaa stuffs the takedown.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Murhaa misses with a hook.
A nice leg kick lands there from Murhaa.
Murhaa on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Johannes Brahms.
I think Murhaa 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Murhaa!
A relieved looking Paul Murhaa thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Johannes Brahms stepped up to the mic, saying 'I was not SHARP tonight and fell FLAT on my face!'.

Event: ABW 168 Brahms - Matonen
Date: Oct 18, 2018

#R1#
Brahms takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Brahms throws a body punch but Matonen moves out of range.
Brahms swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Brahms with a poor takedown
and Matonen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Brahms uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matonen.
Brahms throws a right hand that misses
and Matonen counters with a low kick, right behind Brahms 's knee.
Brahms gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Matonen counters with a nice body shot.
Brahms shoots for a takedown but Matonen saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johannes Brahms. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good standup being displayed there by Brahms as he connects with a hook.
Brahms looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A left lands for Brahms.
Brahms ducks under a wild hook from Matonen.#T1#
A leg kick checked by Brahms.#CL2#
Matonen clinches up with Brahms and pushes him back against the cage.
Matonen slowing the pace effectively.
Brahms lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Matonen backwards.
Brahms wants to get back to striking at distance but Matonen won't allow it.
A shot in the inside from Matonen.
Brahms throws a punch but it's blocked by Matonen.
Matonen wants to stall.
Brahms lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Brahms can't get the takedown.
Matonen cracks Brahms with a nice body shot.
Matonen is trying to maintain a safe position but Brahms gets an underhook and turns Matonen into the cage.#BC2#
Matonen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brahms. Matonen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Matonen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Brahms's sensitive parts.
Usko Matonen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Matonen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Brahms has a takedown stuffed.
Brahms throws a lazy body kick
and Matonen counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brahms throws a sloppy head kick and Matonen moves out of range easily.
Usko Matonen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brahms misses with a looping right.
Matonen flicks out a counter leg kick but Brahms steps away.
Matonen tries to clinch but Brahms moves away
and Brahms counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Brahms misses with a jab to the body
and Matonen counters with a leg kick.
Brahms tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Matonen swivels and escapes.
Brahms connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Matonen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brahms. #T3#
Matonen throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD#
and Brahms counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Brahms looking to pass the guard.
Brahms trying to move into half guard but instead Matonen has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Brahms looking to hit a scissor sweep but Matonen is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brahms wants to hit a switch here but Matonen passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Brahms there!
Matonen tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T4#
Brahms sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Brahms has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Matonen is working away from the top position though.
Brahms wants to improve his position but Matonen is controlling well.
Matonen passes the guard and advances to mount!
Brahms regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Usko Matonen will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Brahms stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Matonen.#CL2#
Matonen has closed the distance and engaged Brahms in a clinch.
Brahms working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Matonen is working Brahms over against the cage.#BC#
Brahms escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Matonen lands a jab to Brahms's midsection.
Matonen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Matonen throws a front kick that sends Brahms stumbling back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matonen is looking to slow Brahms down with leg kicks.
Matonen misses with a low kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Matonen. That's going to slow Brahms down. #T1#
Matonen displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Brahms.
Brahms scores with a shot to the body.
Matonen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brahms. Matonen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brahms is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Brahms lands a body shot.
Matonen tries to score with a low kick but Brahms moves his leg out of the way.
Matonen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Matonen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T2#
Brahms displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Matonen throws out the jab.
Brahms half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Matonen stuns Brahms with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Matonen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Matonen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Brahms has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brahms uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Matonen thumps Brahms with a low kick.
Matonen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Brahms thows a leg kick but Matonen checks it
and Matonen counters with an inside leg kick. #CL2#
Matonen clinches.
Brahms has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Matonen is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Matonen is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #T3#
Good body shot from Matonen.
Matonen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Brahms blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brahms blocking some punches.
Matonen tries to work over Brahms's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Matonen tries to work over Brahms's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Brahms lands a hook that snaps the head of Matonen backwards.
Matonen controlling the action here for a moment.
Matonen has a couple of punches blocked by Brahms. #BC#
Brahms escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Brahms moves forwards but Matonen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Brahms attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Matonen tries to work over Brahms's front leg with a kick but Brahms checks it.
Matonen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T4#
Brahms fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matonen manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Matonen moves into the clinch.
Matonen can't find room to land a body shot as Brahms controls the action.
Matonen can't find room to land a body shot as Brahms controls the action. #TD#
Brahms gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matonen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Brahms.
Matonen controlling the position for now.
Matonen trying to control here.
Matonen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Brahms.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Usko Matonen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Brahms's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Matonen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Brahms swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The fight stays on the outside here - Matonen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Brahms attempts a counter takedown but Matonen avoids it well and moves away.
Matonen tries to land a leg kick but Brahms saw it coming and moves away.
Brahms works Matonen's body with a nice hook.
Brahms tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matonen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Matonen. That's going to slow Brahms down.
Matonen wants to clinch but Brahms slips to the side
and Brahms counters with a big head kick but Matonen shrugs it off.
Usko Matonen seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
An inside leg kick lands from Matonen.
Matonen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brahms.
Brahms swings for the body but Matonen moves out of range.
Matonen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Brahms swats away the attempt to clinch by Matonen.
Brahms throws a poor cross that misses
and Matonen counters with a nice leg kick.
Matonen throws a leg kick #TD#
and Brahms decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Matonen's guard.
Brahms throws an elbow that misses. Matonen uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Brahms's guard. Nice move by Matonen!#REVB#
Matonen wants to control from the top but Brahms keeps moving. #T2#
Matonen is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Brahms wants to sweep here but Matonen controlling him for the moment.
Matonen tries to free his leg and advance position but Brahms is retaining full guard.
Matonen trying to control the position from guard on top but Brahms is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Brahms controls Matonen momentarily but Matonen frees himself.
Matonen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Matonen preventing the sweep.
Brahms is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Brahms can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Matonen controls the pace.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Brahms darts in looking for a takedown but Matonen gets double underhooks and turns Brahms into the cage.
Brahms connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Matonen's hands.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
A chopping leg kick lands by Matonen.
Brahms misses with a low kick.
An inside leg kick from Brahms misses.
Brahms shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Matonen but Matonen pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Matonen feints a counter leg kick.
Good leg kick by Matonen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Matonen looks to score with a jab to the body but Brahms is just out of range.
Matonen throws a body punch but Brahms moves out of range.
Brahms appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
An inside leg kick lands from Matonen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Usko Matonen just about did enough to take it.
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#
Brahms misses the body punch
and Matonen counters with a low kick, right behind Brahms 's knee.
Brahms 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.
A good leg kick by Matonen.
Matonen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brahms moves away.
Matonen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Matonen checks a leg kick.
Matonen tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Brahms is able to avoid easily.
Brahms throws a quick counter head kick but Matonen was just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matonen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Brahms swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Matonen just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Brahms was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Matonen.
Matonen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T1#
A head kick misses from Brahms.
Matonen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Brahms at a distance.
Matonen looks to score with a jab to the body but Brahms is just out of range.
Brahms fires out a quick counter leg kick but Matonen just manages to avoid it.
Brahms shoots in looking for a takedown. Matonen tries to sprawl out of it but Brahms keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Matonen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Matonen is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Matonen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Brahms ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matonen moves away.
Brahms misses with a hook to the body
and Matonen counters with a left to the body. #T2#
Brahms keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Matonen.
Brahms fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Matonen checks it well.
A nice leg kick lands there from Brahms.
Matonen looks to throw a body kick#TD#
and Brahms counters with a takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
You can see the frustration on Matonen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Brahms working the ground and pound.
Matonen is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Matonen is trying to control but can't. #T3#
Brahms looks to land a strike but Matonen avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Matonen wants to sweep but no luck.
Matonen is trying to control the position but Brahms postures up.
Brahms trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Brahms tries to free his leg and advance position but Matonen is retaining full guard.
Matonen working a defensive guard here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Brahms jabs Matonen right on the nose. Matonen blinks but takes it well.
Matonen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Brahms throws a looping overhand right but Matonen ducks down to avoid it.
Brahms on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Matonen. Matonen obviously looking to wear him down.
Matonen scores with a leg kick.
Matonen throws a leg kick that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brahms misses with an uppercut. Matonen saw that one coming.
Brahms walks forward, straight into a front kick from Matonen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Usko Matonen dominated that fourth round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R5#
Brahms misses the shot to the body.
Matonen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #CL2#
Matonen has closed the distance and engaged Brahms in a clinch.
Brahms wants a takedown.
Brahms is looking for a takedown.
Matonen is working Brahms over against the cage.
Matonen blocks a punch to the side of the head. #TD#
Brahms is trying to trip Matonen. He has hold of a leg but Matonen is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Brahms persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Brahms is fighting to break Matonen's control of his arms but Matonen is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brahms won't allow Matonen to sweep him here.
Brahms postures up. #T1#
Brahms is in close to Matonen's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Matonen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Brahms is one step ahead there.
Matonen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Brahms trying to control the position from guard on top but Matonen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Matonen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Brahms is out of range.
Brahms takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Brahms misses with an uppercut
and Matonen counters with an outside leg kick.
Johannes Brahms has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Matonen lands a jab.
Brahms takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Brahms slips under a jab.
Matonen wants to clinch up but Brahms keeps it at a distance.
Matonen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A right-left combo lands from Matonen.
Matonen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A low kick from Matonen is predictable there #TD#
and Brahms counters with a nice double leg into guard. #T3#
Matonen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Brahms manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Matonen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brahms swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Brahms wants to hit a switch here but Matonen passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Brahms there!
Brahms is trying desperately to improve position.
Matonen wants to take Brahms's back but he can't do it this time. #T4#
Brahms tries to reverse the position but Matonen maintains control.
Usko Matonen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Matonen sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brahms is working to get back to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Usko Matonen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Matonen 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 45:50
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 45:50
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Usko Matonen!
Usko Matonen is the new bantamweight champion!
Usko Matonen decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Johannes Brahms was interviewed post fight and said 'I was not SHARP tonight and fell FLAT on my face!'.

Event: ABW 160 Brahms - Experiment
Date: Sep 13, 2018

#R1#
Experiment walks into a straight right hand from Brahms.
Brahms takes a jab right on the kisser.
A decent looking cross lands there for Brahms.
Experiment throws a leg kick #TD#
and Brahms counters with a shoot takedown. Experiment fights it but they end up in guard.
Brahms throwing strikes but missing.
Brahms trying to control but Experiment is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Brahms accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Brahms 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. #T1#
Experiment lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Brahms lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Brahms postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Experiment 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.
Brahms landing some decent shots from guard.
Brahms throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T2#
Experiment not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Brahms wants to control from the top but Experiment keeps moving.
Experiment looking for a sweep. Not yet Experiment, not yet.
Experiment pulls Brahms in to control the position.
Brahms trying to control the position from guard on top but Experiment is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brahms 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.
Experiment utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Experiment 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.
Experiment is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Experiment throws a leg kick #TD#
and Brahms counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Brahms.
Experiment looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Brahms wants to pass the guard but Experiment is keeping the position.
Brahms is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Brahms is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Brahms postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Brahms working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Experiment's head.
Experiment lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Brahms is trying to keep Experiment in close. #T4#
Brahms can't keep his opponent in guard - Experiment advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Experiment is stalling here. Brahms is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Experiment seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Brahms has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
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!
Brahms trying to control the position but Experiment is working away.
Experiment can't do much from the bottom here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brahms takes a little break here. Experiment wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johannes Brahms dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Brahms misses with a body shot.
Brahms misses with a low kick.
As Brahms backs off Experiment throws a huge counter combo but Brahms manages to avoid it all.
Brahms scores with a head kick.
Brahms misses with a straight right.
Brahms throws a leg kick but Experiment checks it.
Experiment loads up on a big right hand but Brahms slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Experiment is looking to clinch.
Brahms feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Brahms looks to land a body kick but Experiment moved away.
Experiment swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Brahms.#T1#
Brahms throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A jab from Brahms misses.
Experiment bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Brahms's head backwards.
Experiment steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Brahms.
Brahms looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Experiment steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Brahms.
Brahms dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Brahms fails with a takedown attempt.
Experiment tries to counter with a clinch but Brahms shakes him off and moves away.#T2#
Brahms misses with a takedown
and Experiment counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johannes Brahms. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Experiment moves away from the strike by Brahms.
Experiment ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Experiment wants to counter with a clinch but Brahms pushes him away.
Brahms uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Experiment.#TD#
Brahms shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brahms is thwarting Experiment's attempts to control the position.#T3#
Brahms throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Experiment tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Brahms has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Johannes Brahms overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Brahms looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here. #T4#
Brahms has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Experiment's face.
Experiment is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Brahms lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Brahms cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Brahms lands with some strikes.#ROC#
Experiment is rocked!
The referee warns Experiment that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Experiment is still in real trouble! Can Brahms finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big strike lands for Brahms! That's really hurt Experiment and he's turned his back - Brahms keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Brahms jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johannes Brahms!
Johannes Brahms retains his bantamweight title!
Johannes Brahms thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Finnish Experiment had this to say: 'I tried something new.'.

Event: ABW 152 Verygood - Brahms
Date: Aug 14, 2018

#R1#
Brahms misses with a low kick as Verygood jumps back.
Brahms scores with a jab. Verygood acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Brahms scores with a sloppy right hand. Verygood should have avoided that one.
Verygood 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.
Verygood pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Verygood takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Brahms tried to score with a low kick but Verygood checks it.
It looked like Verygood wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Verygood takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Brahms 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.
Verygood tries to clinch up but Brahms circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice jab there from Brahms.
Brahms throws a right hand that misses
and Verygood counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#
It looks like Johannes Brahms has been cut.
Brahms scores with a hook.
Verygood tries to move into range but Brahms moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Verygood takes a jab right on the kisser.
Verygood pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Brahms tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Brahms looks to land a body kick but Verygood moved away.#T1#
Brahms throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Verygood steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Brahms. That one must have hurt.
Brahms throws the kick towards the body but Verygood avoids it.
Brahms ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Brahms with the counter takedown but Verygood avoids it easily.
Kurt Verygood is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A telegraphed right hand from Verygood misses the target.
Brahms drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Verygood defends it well.
Brahms lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Brahms throws a leg kick that misses.
As Brahms tries to get set, Verygood tries to push him back and clinch up but Brahms manages to avoid the attempt.
Jab, jab by Brahms - just one landing.
Brahms scores with a nice head shot.#TD2#
Brahms shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Verygood is trying is best to control the position here. #T2#
Verygood avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Brahms.
Brahms throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Verygood trying to control from the bottom.
Verygood is staying active underneath Brahms, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Verygood has his hands clasped together around Brahms's back. He's all about the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Verygood trying to hold on to Brahms's head to control him but Brahms postures up. #T3##SUB#
Verygood looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Verygood keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Brahms drops an elbow to the side of Verygood's head.
Verygood is looking for a sweep. Brahms is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Brahms connects with a nice short shot to Verygood's temple. #SUB#
Verygood looking for submissions off his back.
Verygood is looking to control Brahms's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Verygood avoid being mounted?#T4#
Verygood blocking the ground and pound attempt from Brahms.
Brahms is just content to waste time from the top position. Verygood takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Verygood controls Brahms momentarily but Brahms frees himself.
Verygood looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Verygood has momentary wrist control but Brahms slips an elbow through the middle.
Verygood working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Brahms.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johannes Brahms dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Johannes Brahms'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#
Verygood waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brahms.
Brahms with the counter takedown but Verygood avoids it easily.
Brahms pushes Verygood away with a front kick.
Brahms fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Verygood has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Brahms misses with a series of wild punches.
Verygood throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Johannes Brahms seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Verygood scores with the left hand. Brahms knows he should have avoided that one.
Brahms misses with an uppercut
and Verygood counters with a nice uppercut.
Brahms looks to land a right hand but Verygood moved out of range.
Brahms misses with a hook. Verygood ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brahms scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Verygood doesn't seem bothered though.
Brahms throws a body punch but Verygood moves out of range.
Verygood bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Verygood swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Brahms scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Verygood doesn't seem bothered though. #T1#
Verygood looks to land a right hand but Brahms moved out of range.
Brahms changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Brahms scores with a nice strike.
Verygood stuffs the takedown attempt from Brahms. Brahms gets slowly back to his feet.
Brahms throws a jab but it's blocked by Verygood.
Brahms thuds his shin into the meat of Verygood's side.
Brahms missing with a left hand there. Verygood was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It looked like Verygood wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Brahms keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brahms looks to land a right hand but Verygood moved out of range.
Verygood checks the leg kick nicely there.
Brahms throws the left hand but Verygood avoids the punch easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Brahms.
Brahms lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T2#
Brahms scoring well with a low kick there.
Jab, jab by Brahms - just one landing.
Brahms has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Brahms swings for the body but Verygood moves out of range.
Verygood tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Brahms manages to circle out of the way.
Verygood tries to clinch but Brahms is having none of it.
Verygood moves out of range as Brahms strikes.
Verygood was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Brahms fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Verygood.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brahms lands a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Brahms misses the target.
Brahms lands a lovely overhand right.
Brahms misses with a body shot
enabling Verygood to counter with a crisp jab.
Johannes Brahms seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Verygood is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Brahms throws a body shot but no joy.
Verygood swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Good shot there by Brahms.#T3#
Brahms throws an overhand right that lands on Verygood's shoulder, as Verygood tries to avoid the shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Verygood.
Verygood takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Brahms tries to score with a low kick but Verygood moves his leg out of the way.
Verygood keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brahms.
Brahms moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Verygood moves out of range as Brahms throws a body kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Verygood misses the target.
Verygood is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Brahms bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Brahms bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Verygood's head backwards.
A good leg kick by Brahms.
Brahms misses with a wild body shot.
Brahms looks to land a right hand but Verygood moved out of range.
Brahms throws a body kick that misses.
Verygood checks a leg kick. #T4#
Brahms throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice shot by Brahms.
Brahms lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
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!
Verygood ducks under a wild hook from Brahms.#TD2#
Brahms darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Verygood keeping hold of Brahms's head, controlling as best he can.
Brahms misses with a head shot. Verygood uses the momentum to regain guard.
Verygood seems keen to control Brahms's posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johannes Brahms showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Johannes Brahms's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Verygood moves out of range of the body kick from Brahms.
Verygood throws a quick counter kick to the body but Brahms avoids it.
Kurt Verygood has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brahms buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Brahms.
Brahms throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Verygood sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Brahms finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Verygood throws a big counter combination but Brahms scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Brahms comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Brahms throws a hook but Verygood avoids it easily.
As Brahms looks to move away, Verygood throws a big counter combo but Brahms just gets out of the way.
Brahms shoots in for a takedown but Verygood shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Brahms dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Verygood takes a swing at Brahms's ribcage but misses.
Brahms scores with a nice right hand.
Verygood tries to land a leg kick but Brahms saw it coming and moves away.
Brahms has a takedown stuffed.
A little feinted left hand from Verygood on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Brahms.
Verygood stuffs the takedown.
Kurt Verygood has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johannes Brahms.
Verygood looks to throw the jab but Brahms is out of range.
Brahms ducks under a wild hook from Verygood.
Verygood scores with a jab to the head.
Verygood sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Verygood avoids a kick to the body.
Brahms tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Brahms misses the jab.
Verygood was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Verygood digs a good hook to Brahms's body.
Brahms scores with a push kick.
Verygood scores with the left hand. Brahms knows he should have avoided that one.
Verygood is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T2#
Verygood takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Brahms looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Verygood walks into a jab.
Verygood lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #TD2#
Brahms drives through with a takedown into Verygood's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Verygood is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB#
Verygood looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Brahms has picked Verygood up and slammed him! Verygood can't keep hold of the triangle and Brahms manages to pass to side control!
Verygood is looking to regain half guard here but Brahms keeps moving and retains side control.
Verygood wants to control but Brahms postures up.
Brahms grinds an elbow into Verygood's temple. #T3#
Brahms creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Verygood sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Verygood is looking for a sweep.
Verygood takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Sloppy strikes there by Brahms.
Verygood tries to improve position but can't.
You can see the frustration on Verygood's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Brahms trying to control the position but Verygood is working away.
Brahms working away.#T4#
The ground and pound from Brahms seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Verygood is trying to control Brahms's posture but Brahms avoids it.
Brahms controlling the position from side mount.
Brahms throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Johannes Brahms has got the better of the ground game so far.
Verygood keeps Brahms under control for a moment.
Brahms working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Brahms working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Verygood struggling a bit here.
Verygood is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Brahms is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johannes Brahms really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Johannes Brahms's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R4#
Verygood swings for the body but Brahms moves out of range.
Good leg kick by Brahms there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Verygood just misses with a punch to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Verygood looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Verygood missing with a left hand there. Brahms was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Brahms throws a low kick but Verygood avoids it.
Verygood throws a front kick aimed at Brahms's knee but Brahms avoids it well.
Verygood has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Verygood there as he acknowledges the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brahms throws a jab when Verygood was well out of range.
Nice defenses there by Brahms.
Brahms changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Brahms scores with a hook.
A jab from Brahms does it's job there.#T1#
Brahms tries for a takedown but Verygood circles away easily
and Verygood counters with a straight right hand.
The fighters circle momentarily. Brahms darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Good standup being displayed there by Brahms as he connects with a hook.
Nice body punch from Brahms.
Brahms throws a combination that misses
and Verygood counters with a left to the body.
A slow jab from Verygood misses its intended target.
Brahms fails to land the takedown.
Verygood throwing a counter right hand but Brahms manages to avoid it.
Verygood looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Verygood has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Brahms.
Verygood throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
Verygood throws a lazy right hand but Brahms sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Brahms fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Verygood takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#CL#
Verygood gets a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brahms.
Verygood lands a body punch in the clinch.
Verygood pushes Brahms back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Brahms.
Brahms misses with the head strike.
Verygood tries a body shot but Brahms blocks it.
Verygood throws a punch but it's blocked by Brahms.
Verygood misses with the head strike.
Verygood misses with a punch on the inside.
Verygood lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Brahms misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Verygood pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Verygood on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Brahms. Brahms obviously looking to wear him down. #T3#
Brahms throws out a loose jab but Verygood uses good head movement to avoid it.
Verygood on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Brahms is looking to slow Verygood down with leg kicks. #TD2#
Brahms changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Verygood looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Brahms working away.
Brahms is trying to ground and pound but Verygood uses the momentary lack of control by Brahms to regain half guard. #SUB#
Verygood looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Verygood looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4#
Brahms is looking to take a break and control but Verygood is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Brahms looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Verygood trying to control from the bottom.
Verygood is looking for a sweep. Brahms is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Verygood is controlling Brahms's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Verygood wants to improve his position but Brahms is controlling well.
Verygood trying to control but Brahms postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johannes Brahms dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Johannes Brahms's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R5#
Brahms connects with a body shot.
Brahms dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Verygood. That did some damage!
Brahms scores with a hook.
Verygood throws a predictable looking body shot #TD2#
and Brahms counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Verygood is controlling Brahms's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Brahms wants to free his trapped foot but Verygood is holding on for dear life with his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brahms is thwarting Verygood's attempts to control the position.#T1#
Verygood has his hands clasped together around Brahms's back. He's all about the action.
Verygood is looking to control Brahms's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Verygood avoid being mounted?
Brahms not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Verygood wants to control the action here but instead Brahms manages to pass to full mount!
Verygood wants to control but Brahms is having none of it.
Brahms wants to control the pace but Verygood is squirming around nicely. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Verygood looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
Brahms breaks from Verygood's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Verygood tries to hold on but Brahms postures up.
Brahms blocks Verygood's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Verygood tries to hold on but Brahms pushes him away.
Brahms raining down shots from the mount!
Verygood working to try and regain half guard. #T3#
Verygood tries to hold on but Brahms postures up.
The referee warns Verygood that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Brahms raining down shots from the mount!
Johannes Brahms is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Verygood tries to hold on but Brahms pushes him away.
Verygood throwing hammer fists to the chest of Brahms. What's that going to do exactly?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brahms controlling his opponent. #T4#
Brahms blocks Verygood's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Verygood tries to hold on but Brahms pushes him away.
Verygood tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Brahms working the ground and pound effectively.
Verygood is looking to improve his position but Brahms isn't that keen on the idea.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Brahms cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brahms blocks Verygood's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Verygood wants to try and get back to his feet.
Brahms with a couple of short strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Johannes Brahms comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Brahms 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 44:50
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 44:50
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 44:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johannes Brahms!
Johannes Brahms is the new bantamweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Johannes Brahms thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: ABW 146 Perez - Jones II
Date: Jul 19, 2018

#R1#
Timmon takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Brahms has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Timmon is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Timmon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Brahms paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Timmon swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A telegraphed right hand from Timmon misses the target.
Some bone on bone action there as Timmon checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A little feinted left hand from Timmon on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Timmon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brahms works the jab nicely.
Timmon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brahms.
Brahms fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Brahms jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Brahms thows a leg kick but Timmon checks it
and Timmon counters with a straight right hand.
Timmon 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.
Timmon throws a shot from downtown. Brahms moves away and avoids it.
Brahms pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A shot to the liver by Brahms. Beautiful body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Timmon lands with a nice combination. Brahms backs away looking to recover.
Timmon really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T1#
Timmon drops his hands momentarily and Brahms takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Johannes Brahms seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Timmon slips under a jab.
Brahms thuds his right hand into Timmon's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Timmon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brahms manages to avoid it.
Brahms lands a right hook to the body.
Brahms misses with a leg kick.
Brahms missing with a left hand there. Timmon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Timmon was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Brahms scores with a nice strike.
Brahms throws a lazy right hand but Timmon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Timmon wants to clinch#TD2#
and Brahms counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Brahms.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brahms wants to control from the top but Timmon keeps moving.
Timmon utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T2#
Brahms throws a big elbow that misses.
Brahms throwing strikes from guard but Timmon blocks nicely.
Brahms throwing strikes from guard but Timmon blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Timmon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Timmon will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Brahms loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Timmon controls Brahms momentarily but Brahms frees himself. #T3#
Brahms trying to control but Timmon is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Timmon fails in his attempt to clinch.
Timmon tries to clinch up.
Timmon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Brahms swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Brahms misses with a low kick.
Timmon seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Brahms clobbers Timmon with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Timmon throws a predictable looking body shot #TD2#
and Brahms counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Brahms throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Brahms not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Brahms has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Timmon tries to roll over but Brahms keeps him under control.#T4#
Timmon keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Brahms throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Timmon avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Brahms.
Timmon blocking the ground and pound attempt from Brahms.
Brahms throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Brahms missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Brahms thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Timmon's head.
Brahms throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Brahms throwing shots but Timmon is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johannes Brahms dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Brahms dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Brahms's corner calls for a 1-2. Brahms obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Brahms looks to land a left hand but Timmon moved out of range nicely.
Timmon avoids the body shot from Brahms.
Timmon bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Brahms misses with a body kick.
A lazy left from Timmon finds it's target.
Johannes Brahms seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Brahms connects with an inside leg kick.
Brahms throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Timmon is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Brahms.
Timmon tries to clinch there but Brahms circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Timmon's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Brahms connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Timmon scrambles back to his feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Timmon misses the target.
Brahms drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Timmon defends it well.
Brahms has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Timmon swings for the body but Brahms moves out of range.
Brahms misses the body punch
and Timmon counters with a right hand to the body. #T1#
Brahms misses with an attempted mid kick.
Brahms walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Timmon checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Timmon tries to clinch there but Brahms circles away.
Timmon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Brahms throws an overhand right that lands on Timmon's shoulder, as Timmon tries to avoid the shot.
Timmon tries to counter by clinching up but Brahms breaks away and moves out of range.
Brahms looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Brahms uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Timmon has time to react.
A jab from Brahms misses.
Timmon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brahms with the counter takedown but Timmon avoids it easily.
Timmon staying out of range there.
Brahms displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Timmon throws out the jab.
Brahms smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Brahms throws a right hand that misses #CL#
and Timmon counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Timmon. #T2#
Brahms blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brahms misses with a hook to the ribs.
Timmon takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brahms.
Timmon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Brahms breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Timmon clinches with his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brahms swings wildly with an uppercut but Timmon uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short uppercut from Brahms.
Brahms misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Timmon is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Brahms is keeping busy.
Timmon is looking to control Brahms's arms but Brahms gets an underhook and turns him. Now Timmon has his back to the cage.
Brahms lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Timmon.
Timmon's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Brahms tries a body shot but Timmon blocks it.
Brahms stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T3#
Brahms misses with a body punch.
Brahms tries to work over Timmon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Timmon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Brahms goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Brahms breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Brahms connects with an inside leg kick.
Brahms lets loose with a powerful body kick. Timmon will feel that in the morning.
Brahms swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Timmon seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Brahms missing with a left hand there. Timmon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Timmon is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Jab from Brahms.
Timmon checks the leg kick nicely there.
Timmon was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Timmon gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Brahms digs a good body shot into Timmon's ribs.
Brahms misses with a body kick.
Timmon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Brahms swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Braylin Timmon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
Brahms throws a leg kick but Timmon sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Brahms attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Timmon swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A lazy body kick from Brahms
and Timmon counters with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brahms throws a leg kick
and Timmon counters with a stiff right hand.
Timmon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brahms.
A quick step to the side and Timmon tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Timmon misses with a hook. Brahms ducked under it nicely.
Timmon lands with a nice body punch.
A big left from Brahms misses.
Timmon seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Good leg kick by Brahms there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Brahms throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Timmon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Brahms ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Timmon moves out of range of the body kick from Brahms.
Timmon fails in his attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johannes Brahms showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Timmon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Timmon wants to clinch.
Timmon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Brahms manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Brahms looks to throw the jab but Timmon is out of range.
Brahms moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Brahms throws the left hand but Timmon avoids the punch easily.
Timmon swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Timmon lands with a good body shot.
Timmon takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brahms shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Brahms throws a leg kick
enabling Timmon to counter with a crisp jab.
Brahms just misses with a punch to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Timmon on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Brahms shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Timmon defends it nicely.#T1#
Timmon cracks Brahms with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Brahms ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Timmon moves away.
Brahms looks for the body kick but Timmon saw that one coming.
Timmon takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Brahms moves out of range of the strikes.
Brahms throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Brahms bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Timmon's head.#TD2#
Brahms manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Timmon on his heels. He'll look to pass Timmon's guard now, I'm sure.
Brahms throws a strike but Timmon rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T2#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Brahms is on top in guard. #REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brahms pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Timmon is keeping the position for now.
Braylin Timmon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brahms controlling from the top position.
Timmon trying to control the position here.
Brahms throws a big right hand that misses.
Johannes Brahms has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Brahms trying to control the position from guard on top but Timmon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brahms working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Johannes Brahms is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Timmon preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Brahms tries to free his leg and advance position but Timmon is retaining full guard.
Brahms throws an elbow that misses. Timmon uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Brahms's guard. Nice move by Timmon!#REVR#
Brahms tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Brahms is pulling down on Timmon's head to control his posture.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brahms is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

And that's the end of the fight!
Johannes Brahms comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Brahms 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johannes Brahms!
A relieved looking Johannes Brahms 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 76 Mace v Knox 3
Date: Feb 09, 2018

#R1#
Benitez swings widly with a right hand
enabling Brahms to counter with a crisp jab.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Brahms.
Brahms throws a jab when Benitez was well out of range.
Benitez raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Benitez connects with a nice looking jab.
Benitez throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nice uppercut lands for Brahms. That snapped Benitez's head back.
Benitez throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD#
and Brahms counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Brahms won't allow Benitez to get back to his feet.
Brahms stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Benitez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Benitez is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Brahms is controlling him.
Benitez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Brahms. #ES2#
Benitez manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brahms lands a hook that snaps the head of Benitez backwards. #T1##BC2#
Benitez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Brahms lands a head kick! #ROC#
Benitez is rocked!
Benitez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Benitez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Benitez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Benitez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Benitez throws a sloppy head kick
and Brahms counters with a stiff right hand.
Benitez throws a series of punches but Brahms moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Brahms misses its target.
Nice jab there from Brahms.
Benitez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Brahms circles away quickly and effectively.
Benitez has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Brahms stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Benitez is still on wobbly legs! Can Brahms finish him?
Agustin Benitez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Benitez misses with a straight right.
Benitez seems to have recovered his senses.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Benitez misses with an uppercut
and Brahms counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Benitez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Brahms circles away quickly and effectively.
Benitez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brahms was well out of range. Poor timing from Benitez.
Brahms lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Brahms lands with a good body shot.
Brahms connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The fighters circle, before Brahms throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Benitez's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Brahms lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Johannes Brahms!
After winning the bout, Johannes Brahms thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

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

#R1#
San Pedro wants to land a leg kick but Brahms is out of range.
San Pedro lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Esteban San Pedro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brahms throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brahms uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from San Pedro.
San Pedro fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Brahms.
Brahms steps to the side to avoid the strikes from San Pedro.
Brahms misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brahms jabs at San Pedro's body.
Brahms misses with a hook #CL2#
and San Pedro counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by San Pedro.
Brahms misses with a short punch on the inside.
I was talking to Brahms's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
San Pedro misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Brahms's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
San Pedro lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brahms.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Brahms creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC#
Brahms breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
San Pedro connects with a nice looking jab.
San Pedro 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.
Brahms avoids a kick to the body.
San Pedro feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Brahms's calf.
Brahms swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brahms throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brahms tries to land a body kick
and San Pedro connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Brahms moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T2#
Good leg kick by San Pedro there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
San Pedro moves into the clinch successfully.
San Pedro throws a head punch that misses.
San Pedro cracks Brahms with a nice body shot.
San Pedro tries to throw a body punch but Brahms avoids it by throwing San Pedro back against the cage.
A right hand to the body from San Pedro.
A quick uppercut on the inside from San Pedro.
A short right hand to the side of the head by San Pedro.
A short right from San Pedro. #CUT2#
It looks like Johannes Brahms has been cut.
San Pedro lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Brahms fails to land.
Brahms lands a hook that snaps the head of San Pedro backwards. #BC#
Brahms manages to break the clinch.
Brahms staying out of range there.
Brahms throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
San Pedro checks a low kick from Brahms.
Brahms will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
San Pedro jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
San Pedro connects with a solid leg kick.
San Pedro misses the shot to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by San Pedro. That's going to slow Brahms down.
San Pedro takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Brahms throws an overhand right that lands on San Pedro's shoulder, as San Pedro tries to avoid the shot.
San Pedro darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T4#
Brahms walks into a straight right hand from San Pedro.
San Pedro lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
San Pedro is looking to land body kicks.
Brahms misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brahms takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
San Pedro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brahms lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
San Pedro is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Brahms had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
San Pedro scores with a jab.
Nice defenses there by Brahms.
San Pedro scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Esteban San Pedro dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Johannes Brahms's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
San Pedro scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Brahms doesn't seem bothered though.
San Pedro looks to score with a jab to the body but Brahms is just out of range.
Brahms feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to San Pedro's calf.
San Pedro ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Brahms moves out of range as San Pedro strikes.
Brahms moves out of range as San Pedro strikes.
Brahms tries to counter with a takedown but San Pedro is quick to defend against it.
San Pedro has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Brahms moves out of range of the leg kick from San Pedro.
Brahms appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Esteban San Pedro seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brahms throws a leg kick
enabling San Pedro to counter with a crisp jab.
San Pedro connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Brahms turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T1#
San Pedro lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A slow jab from Brahms misses its intended target.
San Pedro buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
San Pedro lunges at Brahms with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Brahms's hand.
Brahms tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but San Pedro defends well and Brahms ends up having to push San Pedro into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
San Pedro darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
San Pedro is looking to slow Brahms down with leg kicks.
Left hook, right uppercut from San Pedro.
San Pedro drops Brahms with a straight right hand, right on the button! San Pedro follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Esteban San Pedro!
Esteban San Pedro thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Gladiators 63 Bentos v Pepper
Date: Dec 08, 2017

#R1#
Brahms checks a leg kick nicely.
Brahms scores with a sloppy right hand. San Pedro should have avoided that one.
Brahms takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Johannes Brahms seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
San Pedro lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Brahms fakes high and swings low for a body shot but San Pedro manages to avoid it.
Brahms throws a looping overhand right but San Pedro ducks down to avoid it.
San Pedro swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
San Pedro comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Brahms shoots for a takedown but San Pedro saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
San Pedro looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brahms throws an overhand right that lands on San Pedro's shoulder, as San Pedro tries to avoid the shot.
San Pedro 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.
Brahms misses with a lunging right hand
and San Pedro counters with a right hand to the body.
San Pedro connects with a body shot.
San Pedro throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Brahms stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T1#
Brahms is trying hard to land a takedown here. San Pedro sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
San Pedro is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
San Pedro misses with a body punch
letting Brahms counter with a right hand.
San Pedro lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Brahms throws a hook but San Pedro avoids it easily.
Brahms misses with a hook
and San Pedro counters with a stiff right hand.
San Pedro looks to throw the jab but Brahms is out of range.
San Pedro looks to throw the jab but Brahms is out of range.
Brahms throwing a counter right hand but San Pedro manages to avoid it.
Brahms slips a jab from San Pedro.
Nice uppercut lands for Brahms. That snapped San Pedro's head back.
San Pedro lands the left hand.#CUT2#
It looks like Johannes Brahms has been cut.
San Pedro scores with a decent looking hook.#T2#
San Pedro misses with a hook
and Brahms counters with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
Brahms bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Check out the look on Brahms's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
San Pedro is looking for a sweep.
Brahms just content to control the position.
San Pedro wants to control but Brahms postures up.
San Pedro is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Brahms is staying active.
San Pedro tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Brahms wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Brahms trying to control the position but San Pedro is working away.
Brahms tries to move to full mount but San Pedro actually manages to regain half guard. #T3#
Brahms not landing any meaningful shots this time.
San Pedro avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Brahms.
Brahms winds up and cracks San Pedro with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
San Pedro taking some punishment here, with Brahms in his half guard.
San Pedro avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Brahms.
Brahms trying to control the action but San Pedro is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
San Pedro is holding on to half guard well.
Let's hope that San Pedro has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Brahms is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T4#
San Pedro is doing well to control the position and prevent Brahms from advancing to side control.
San Pedro is staying active underneath Brahms, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
San Pedro won't allow Brahms to pass to mount.
San Pedro has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Brahms is working away from the top position though.
San Pedro keeping control of the position.
San Pedro's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
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 Johannes Brahms will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Johannes Brahms'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#
Brahms throws an off balance right hand
and San Pedro counters with a nice leg kick.
San Pedro cracks Brahms with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Brahms looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Brahms avoids the body shot from San Pedro.
Brahms looks for a takedown but San Pedro sprawls well.
San Pedro looking to land some kicks to the body here.
San Pedro looks to land a left hand but Brahms moved out of range nicely.
San Pedro missing with a left hand there. Brahms was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brahms connects with a solid leg kick.
Brahms slips under a jab from San Pedro.
The fighters circling - Brahms throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Brahms shoots and misses
and Brahms takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Brahms throws a shot from downtown. San Pedro moves away and avoids it.
Jab, jab by San Pedro - just one landing.
Brahms moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
San Pedro is looking to slow Brahms down with leg kicks.
Brahms swings for the body but San Pedro moves out of range.
The crowd cheers as San Pedro lands an impressive looking overhand right. Brahms doesn't seem phased though.
San Pedro moves away from the strike by Brahms.
Esteban San Pedro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brahms throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
San Pedro lands with an uppercut that bounces Brahms off the cage and back into range.#TD#
Brahms closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming San Pedro to the mat! San Pedro manages to get full guard. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Brahms's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Brahms trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
San Pedro trying to control the position here.
Brahms postures up in San Pedro's guard and throws a big left but San Pedro blocks it.
San Pedro is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
San Pedro keeping full guard, as Brahms tries to pass.
San Pedro trying to keep a closed guard but Brahms is proving a slippery customer. #T3#
Brahms trying to control the position from guard on top but San Pedro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
San Pedro avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Brahms postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Brahms 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.
San Pedro has Brahms pulled in close to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Brahms throws a head kick that misses.
Brahms looks to land a right hand but San Pedro moved out of range.
San Pedro looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A big right from San Pedro misses.
San Pedro misses with an uppercut. Brahms saw that one coming.
San Pedro stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Brahms.#T4#
Brahms takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
San Pedro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brahms throws out the jab.
San Pedro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A head kick misses from Brahms.
A nice side step and San Pedro releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Brahms throws an ugly left hook that misses
and San Pedro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
San Pedro lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Brahms pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
San Pedro misses with a straight left.
Brahms misses with a body shot.
San Pedro loads up on a big right hand but Brahms slips the punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Esteban San Pedro will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Johannes Brahms's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Brahms misses the shot to the body.
Brahms throws an off balance right hand
and San Pedro counters with a slapping leg kick.
Brahms scores with a jab to the head.
Brahms throws a body punch but San Pedro moves out of range.
San Pedro tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Brahms throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
San Pedro moves out of range of the strikes.
Brahms looks to land a right hand but San Pedro moved out of range.
San Pedro swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brahms tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and San Pedro is able to avoid easily.
San Pedro throws a jab but it's blocked by Brahms.
A punch combination from San Pedro misses.
Brahms feinted with a counter takedown.#T1#
San Pedro bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL2#
San Pedro drives through and clinches with Brahms against the cage.
Brahms lands an uppercut.
San Pedro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brahms blocking some punches. #BC#
Brahms escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
San Pedro is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Brahms throws a right and a left that both miss.
Brahms misses with a right hand
and Brahms takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
San Pedro loads up on a big right hand but Brahms slips the punch.
Brahms missing with a left hand there. San Pedro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
San Pedro checks a leg kick nicely.#T2#
Brahms misses with a looping left.
Brahms throws an off balance right hand
and San Pedro counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Brahms swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brahms cracks San Pedro with a good jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
San Pedro throws the left hand but Brahms avoids the punch easily.
Brahms throws a right hand that misses
and San Pedro counters with a series of strikes. Brahms will be more careful next time no doubt.
Brahms is trying hard to land a takedown here. San Pedro sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
San Pedro lands with a thumping leg kick.
San Pedro with a nice cross.
Brahms throws a leg kick
and San Pedro counters with a straight right hand.#ROC2#
Brahms is rocked!
San Pedro throws a right hand that Brahms ducks under and follows up with a left that Brahms also avoids with ease.#T3#
San Pedro just misses with a punch to the body.
Brahms cracks San Pedro with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Brahms moves out of range as San Pedro throws a body kick.
Brahms changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#TD#
San Pedro gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
San Pedro is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Brahms working some strikes from top position.
Brahms wants to control from the top but San Pedro keeps moving.
Johannes Brahms overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Brahms throws a big right hand that misses. #T4#
Brahms connects with a couple of short punches.
San Pedro trying to keep a closed guard but Brahms is proving a slippery customer.
San Pedro working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Brahms.
San Pedro pulls Brahms in close to prevent any damage.
Brahms stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. San Pedro swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Brahms looking to sit in guard and control but San Pedro gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Brahms has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but San Pedro has passed into side control.
Brahms is trying to improve his position.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Esteban San Pedro.
I think San Pedro 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 29:29
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 28:30
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: KFC 36: Potter vs Cobb
Date: Sep 30, 2017

#R1#
Brahms scores with a head kick. Kansalainen tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Brahms steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen checks a leg kick nicely.
Kansalainen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A good leg kick by Brahms.
Kansalainen lands with an uppercut that bounces Brahms off the cage and back into range.
Tapani Kansalainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brahms moves out of range of the strikes.
Brahms closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kansalainen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brahms moves away.
Kansalainen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kansalainen throws a big shot that misses.
Kansalainen scores with a nice right hand.
Kansalainen throws a jab but it's blocked by Brahms.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Brahms 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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kansalainen checks the leg kick.
Brahms steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kansalainen.
Brahms ducks under a wild hook from Kansalainen.
Brahms feints a counter leg kick.
Kansalainen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kansalainen throws a hook but Brahms blocks it.#T1#
Kansalainen moves out of range of the strikes.
Kansalainen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brahms.
Brahms tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A bone on bone clash there as Kansalainen blocks the leg kick.
Kansalainen swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Brahms swinging wildly here.
Brahms misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kansalainen digs a good body shot into Brahms's ribs.
Brahms fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kansalainen misses with a wild body shot.
Brahms with the counter takedown but Kansalainen avoids it easily.
Kansalainen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've been told by Kansalainen's head coaches at Gangsterdamage that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kansalainen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brahms.
Nice straight punches there by Kansalainen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kansalainen.
Kansalainen thuds a left hand into Brahms's body.
Kansalainen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Brahms on the side of the head.#T2#
Brahms drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brahms ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Brahms with the counter takedown but Kansalainen avoids it easily.
Brahms throws a leg kick but Kansalainen moved away.
Kansalainen looks to land a right hand but Brahms moved out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kansalainen, as that shot connected. #TD2#
Brahms feints and as Kansalainen raises his hands in defense, Brahms changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Brahms throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Brahms postures up in Kansalainen's guard and throws a big left but Kansalainen blocks it.
Kansalainen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kansalainen pulls Brahms in close to prevent any damage.
Brahms lands a couple of elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brahms throws a big right hand that misses. #T3#
Brahms missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Brahms trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kansalainen on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kansalainen tries to get out of the position.
Kansalainen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Brahms is pushing down on Kansalainen's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kansalainen is fighting to maintain full guard but Brahms has managed to sneak the leg through.
Brahms scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Brahms has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Brahms throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kansalainen is pressing down on Brahms's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kansalainen 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.
Kansalainen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Brahms on the ground.
Kansalainen has momentary wrist control but Brahms slips an elbow through the middle.
Brahms postures up in Kansalainen's guard and throws a big left but Kansalainen blocks it. #T4#
Brahms scoring with some ground and pound.
Brahms throws a big right hand that misses.
Brahms distracts Kansalainen with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Brahms accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Brahms pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kansalainen is keeping the position for now.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Brahms accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kansalainen keeping full guard, as Brahms tries to pass.
Kansalainen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brahms works over Kansalainen with some ground and pound from guard.
Brahms is looking to work some ground and pound but Kansalainen has wrist control.
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 Tapani Kansalainen will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Kansalainen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Brahms.
Kansalainen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kansalainen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A slow jab from Kansalainen misses its intended target.
Good work by Kansalainen as he checks the leg kick.
Brahms avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Brahms fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kansalainen avoids the head kick by Brahms.
Tapani Kansalainen is winning the standup battle so far.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kansalainen.
Kansalainen throws a lazy uppercut
and Brahms counters with a two punch combo.
Kansalainen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kansalainen misses with an uppercut.
Brahms looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Kansalainen throws a right hand that misses
and Brahms counters with an outside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kansalainen misses the jab.
Brahms walks into a jab.
Brahms throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kansalainen.
Kansalainen throwing a counter right hand but Brahms manages to avoid it.#T1#
Kansalainen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brahms moves away.
Kansalainen misses with an uppercut
and Brahms counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kansalainen's knee momentarily.
Brahms keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kansalainen with a jab.
Brahms misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kansalainen moves out of range as Brahms throws a body kick.
Kansalainen throwing a counter right hand but Brahms manages to avoid it.
A nice combination there by Kansalainen.
Kansalainen ducks under a wild hook from Brahms.
Kansalainen throwing a counter right hand but Brahms manages to avoid it.
Kansalainen scores with a punch to the head.
Good work by Kansalainen as he checks the leg kick.
Brahms takes a jab right on the kisser.
Tapani Kansalainen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brahms throws a leg kick that misses.
Brahms scores with a head kick. Kansalainen tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kansalainen misses with a hook.#T2#
Kansalainen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Brahms lands a leg kick that knocks Kansalainen off balance momentarily.
Kansalainen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kansalainen blocks a low kick nicely.
A swing and a miss from Brahms.
Brahms misses with a body shot.
Brahms attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Brahms moves out of range as Kansalainen strikes.
Brahms throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kansalainen displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Brahms.
Brahms doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Brahms shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
No joy there for Brahms, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T3#
Brahms slips under a jab.
A little jabbing left from Brahms on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kansalainen fails to land with a series of punches.
Kansalainen throws a lazy right hand but Brahms sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice shot by Brahms.
Kansalainen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Brahms throws a leg kick but Kansalainen moved away.
Kansalainen misses the shot to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Brahms, right into the meat.
Kansalainen looks to land a right hand but Brahms moved out of range.
Kansalainen misses with a hook. Brahms ducked under it nicely.
Kansalainen misses with a looping right.
Kansalainen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brahms.
Kansalainen just misses with a punch to the body.
Kansalainen throws an off balance right hand #TD2#
and Brahms counters with a takedown into side control. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kansalainen parries the strikes from Brahms easily there. Brahms is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Kansalainen to escape.
You can see the frustration on Kansalainen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kansalainen takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Brahms working the ground and pound but Kansalainen is defending the strikes.
Brahms throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Brahms remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Brahms tries to score with some ground and pound. Kansalainen controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Johannes Brahms will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Brahms with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Brahms throws a leg kick which misses Kansalainen's front leg but catches the back leg as Kansalainen tries to avoid it.
Kansalainen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Brahms momentarily.
Kansalainen falls off balance throwing a combination
and Brahms counters with a straight right hand.
Brahms 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.
Brahms avoids the body shot from Kansalainen.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Brahms.
Brahms slips a straight right by Kansalainen.
A jab from Kansalainen misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brahms walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kansalainen throws a poor cross that misses
and Brahms counters with a thumping low kick.
Kansalainen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kansalainen blocks a head kick by Brahms.
Brahms avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Kansalainen paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Brahms staying out of range there.
Kansalainen lands a jab to the nose.
Brahms throws a body punch but Kansalainen moves out of range.
Brahms's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kansalainen under the eye.
Nice jab there from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen misses the shot to the body.
Jab from Kansalainen.
Brahms bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Brahms is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kansalainen.
Kansalainen scores with a jab to the body.
Kansalainen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Brahms steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kansalainen.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kansalainen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brahms manages to avoid it.
Brahms has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T2#
Kansalainen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brahms.
Brahms slips under a jab from Kansalainen.
Brahms lands a right hook to the body.
Brahms walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kansalainen misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kansalainen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Brahms finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kansalainen throws a right hand that misses
and Brahms counters with an outside leg kick.
Kansalainen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Brahms goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Brahms takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Brahms scores with a head kick.
Kansalainen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Brahms moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Brahms feints a counter leg kick.
Brahms keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kansalainen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brahms.#T3#
Brahms fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Brahms displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kansalainen throws out the jab.
Brahms ducks under a wild hook from Kansalainen.
Brahms swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kansalainen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kansalainen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kansalainen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Brahms with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Brahms pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Brahms throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kansalainen's head.
Good work by Kansalainen as he checks the leg kick.
Brahms uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kansalainen.
Nice defenses there by Kansalainen.
Brahms connects with a high kick.
Kansalainen throws a series of punches but Brahms moves out of range.
Kansalainen moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromBrahms.#T4#
Kansalainen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kansalainen misses with a body punch
and Brahms counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kansalainen's knee momentarily.
Kansalainen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Brahms connects with a solid leg kick.
Kansalainen misses with a looping right.
Brahms fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Brahms connects with a looping right hand.
Brahms walks into a stiff left hand from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen throws the left hand but Brahms avoids the punch easily.
Kansalainen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Brahms has time to react.
Brahms throws a shot from downtown. Kansalainen moves away and avoids it.
Kansalainen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Brahms.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Johannes Brahms.
I think Brahms 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 James Glass scores the fight 29:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

Event: Bear Brawl 3
Date: Aug 26, 2017

#R1#
Zodd misses the shot to the body.
Zodd misses the shot to the body.
Brahms feints the counter takedown.
Brahms throws a right hand that misses
and Zodd counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Brahms is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Brahms misses with a leg kick.
Zodd shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Brahms eats them both and turns towards Zodd to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Zodd throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Brahms.
Nice body punch from Brahms.
Brahms just misses with a punch to the body.
Zodd misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brahms.
Zodd ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brahms moves away.
Brahms looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A shot to the body from Brahms misses
and Zodd counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zodd swinging wildly here. #T1#
Zodd lands a nice looking kick to the body. Brahms takes a step back to recover.
A head kick by Brahms misses
and Zodd counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Brahms drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Zodd lands a nice hook to Brahms's body. Brahms takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Zodd throws a low kick but it's checked well by Brahms.
That kick from Zodd tenderised Brahms's leg. Brahms is trying to keep his angry face on.
Zodd throws a body kick that misses #TD2#
and Brahms counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Zodd is trying to control the position but Brahms postures up.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Brahms working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Brahms stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zodd swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Brahms is working Zodd over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T2##SUB#
Zodd throws his legs up looking for a submission but Brahms uses it to pass to side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brahms scores with punches from side control.
Zodd tries to improve position but can't.
Brahms landing strikes.
Zodd manages to get back to half guard.
Brahms seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Zodd does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Zodd has hold of Brahms's hands but Brahms slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Zodd trying to control but Brahms postures up. #T3#
Brahms lands strikes from half guard.
Brahms is looking to advance position but Zodd won't allow it.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Brahms lands a nice short elbow.
Zodd preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Brahms lands a nice short elbow.#SUB#
Brahms moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Zodd.
Zodd is trying to improve his position.#T4#
Brahms cracks Zodd with a big elbow.
Zodd takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Zodd can't do much from the bottom here.
Brahms has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Zodd tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Zodd is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Brahms looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Brahms lands with some strikes.#ROC2#
Zodd is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zodd in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johannes Brahms dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Zodd lands with a nice body punch.
Zodd misses with a body shot.
Brahms goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A little feinted left hand from Zodd on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Zodd checks a low kick from Brahms.
Zodd scores with a crisp jab that stopped Brahms in his tracks.
Brahms steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Zodd. That one must have hurt.
Zodd is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Brahms scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Brahms lands with a thumping leg kick.
Brahms misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zodd looks for the body kick but Brahms saw that one coming.
Brahms walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Zodd checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A chopping leg kick lands by Brahms.
Zodd is looking to wear down Brahms with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Zodd takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T1#
Zodd moves away from the strike by Brahms.
Brahms tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Zodd is able to avoid easily.
Nosferatu Zodd is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Brahms.
Zodd takes one on the button.
Brahms finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Zodd fakes the leg kick and cracks Brahms in the body.
Brahms throws a shot to the body.
Brahms moves out of range as Zodd throws a body kick.
Brahms misses with a body shot.
Zodd is looking to counter with a body kick.
Brahms lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Brahms throws the kick towards the body but Zodd avoids it.
Brahms connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Oh Zodd is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T2#
Brahms throws a big shot that misses.
A quick step to the side and Zodd tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brahms throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zodd seems to have got his legs back now.
Zodd has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Brahms.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brahms throws the kick towards the body but Zodd avoids it.
Brahms thows a leg kick but Zodd checks it
and Zodd counters with a good, hard body kick but Brahms shrugs it off.
Zodd scores with a nice right hand.
Brahms takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Zodd misses with a wild body shot.
Brahms blocks the body kick.
Brahms feints the counter takedown.
Zodd with a jab.
Brahms has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zodd connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Brahms throws a leg kick which misses Zodd's front leg but catches the back leg as Zodd tries to avoid it.
Zodd keeps Brahms at a distance using the push kick. #T3#
Brahms throws a right and a left that Zodd avoids nicely.
Zodd feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Brahmss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Zodd shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Zodd tries a head kick but it misses.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Brahms - that will leave a mark!
Brahms dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Zodd. That did some damage!
Brahms throws a solid leg kick but Zodd takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Brahms.
Zodd was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Brahms lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #CL#
Zodd closes the distance and clinches.
Brahms tries a body shot but Zodd blocks it.
Brahms is trying to maintain a safe position but Zodd gets an underhook and turns Brahms into the cage.
Zodd tries to work over Brahms's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
Brahms throws a head punch that misses.
Good body shot from Zodd.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A left hand lands to the body for Zodd.
Zodd is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Zodd blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zodd doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brahms tries to break the clinch but Zodd is controlling the position.
Zodd lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Brahms throws a punch but it's blocked by Zodd.
Brahms working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zodd.
Zodd looking to stall.
Zodd tries to work over Brahms's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Zodd. #TD#
Zodd has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Brahms uses from the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Johannes Brahms will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Brahms throws a low kick but Zodd moves out of range easily.
Zodd is looking to counter the offense by Brahms and move into the clinch.
Zodd looks to land a body kick but Brahms moved away.
Nosferatu Zodd is winning the standup battle so far.
Brahms blocks a head kick by Zodd.
Zodd comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Zodd misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Brahms counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Zodd!
Zodd struggling a bit here.
Zodd is looking for a sweep.
Zodd 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zodd regains half guard.
Zodd has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Brahms is working away from the top position though.
Brahms tries to pass to full mount but Zodd defends it. #T1#
Zodd is trying to control but can't.
Zodd on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Brahms takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Zodd tries to get to full guard but Brahms has control of the leg.
Brahms has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Zodd has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Brahms is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Zodd looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Brahms is looking for a kimura but Zodd is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Brahms to get the leverage.
Nosferatu Zodd has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Brahms lands strikes from half guard.
Zodd wants to control but Brahms is keeping busy.
Brahms slips a nice elbow through Zodd's hands, connecting with Zodd's forehead.
Zodd has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Brahms is working away from the top position though.
Zodd tries to get to full guard but Brahms has control of the leg.
Brahms looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T3#
Zodd taking some punishment here, with Brahms in his half guard.
Zodd has hold of Brahms's hands but Brahms slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Zodd wants to control but Brahms is keeping busy.
Johannes Brahms is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Zodd wants to get back to full guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Brahms lands a nice short elbow.
Brahms looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Zodd is looking to get back to full guard here but Brahms has managed to pass to side control instead.
Johannes Brahms has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
Zodd is trying to control Brahms's posture but Brahms avoids it.
Brahms wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zodd keeps working.
Brahms grinds an elbow into Zodd's temple.
Zodd regains half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Brahms lands a nice short elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zodd is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Brahms's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Brahms's back!
Brahms tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Brahms really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Johannes Brahms comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Brahms 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: RBB 22:Trabowsky vs Montgomery
Date: Jul 22, 2017

#R1#
Brahms lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Agnarsson 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.#CL2#
Agnarsson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Agnarsson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Agnarsson avoiding damage.
Agnarsson lands a nice uppercut.
Agnarsson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Brahms breaks the clinch.
Agnarsson is looking to clinch but Brahms is avoiding it.
Brahms shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Agnarsson sprawls well. Agnarsson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Brahms gets slowly back to his feet.#TD#
Brahms shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Brahms was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Brahms is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Agnarsson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Agnarsson struggling a bit here.#T1#
Brahms cracks Agnarsson with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Agnarsson stops Brahms from passing to mount.
Agnarsson wants to control but Brahms postures up.#SUB#
Brahms wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Agnarsson, who protects the arm well.
Brahms wants to lay and pray for a moment but Agnarsson keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brahms working the head with strikes.
Agnarsson is looking for a sweep.
Agnarsson can't do much from the bottom here.
Agnarsson looks to move to half guard but instead Brahms has passed into mount! Damn!#T2#
Agnarsson tries to hold on but Brahms pushes him away.
Brahms tries to control but Agnarsson wriggling away. #SUB#
Brahms looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Agnarsson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Brahms dominating with strikes here.
Agnarsson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Agnarsson wants to control but Brahms is having none of it.
Brahms lands a couple of good shots and Agnarsson has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#ROC#
Agnarsson is rocked!#T3#
Brahms is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Agnarsson. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Agnarsson is still in real trouble! Can Brahms finish him?
Brahms lands a series of strikes from the back and Agnarsson goes limp! The ref jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johannes Brahms!
A relieved looking Johannes Brahms 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: RBB 18: Steve vs Dodd
Date: Jun 17, 2017

#R1#
Brahms pushes Rogov away with a front kick.
Rogov looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Brahms.
Brahms lands a nice shot to the body.
Brahms scores with a nice strike.
Brahms pushes Rogov away with a front kick.
Brahms scores with a hook.
That kick from Brahms tenderised Rogov's leg. Rogov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Brahms lands a right hook to the body.
Rogov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brahms lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Brahms looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rogov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Brahms closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Rogov! Brahms dives in looking to finish! Rogov 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 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johannes Brahms!
An out of breath Johannes Brahms thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 28, 2017

#R1#
Pluto shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Pluto misses with a hook
and Brahms counters with a thumping low kick.
Pluto definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Brahms throws out a powerful jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pluto. Brahms does a little dance to reset his feet.
A slapping leg kick lands for Brahms.
Brahms fakes the leg kick and cracks Pluto in the body.
Pluto 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.
Pluto avoids the head kick by Brahms.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brahms is looking to slow Pluto down with leg kicks.
Brahms throws a leg kick which misses Pluto's front leg but catches the back leg as Pluto tries to avoid it.
No luck for Brahms with that takedown attempt. #T1#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Brahms.
Brahms looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Pluto misses with a kick to the body.
Pluto stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Brahms.#TD#
Pluto looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Brahms wants to get back to full guard.
Brahms is refusing to be controlled, as Pluto sits in half guard.
Pluto seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Brahms taking some punishment here, with Pluto in his half guard. #T2#
Brahms tries to get to full guard but Pluto has control of the leg.
Pluto is stalling here. Brahms is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Pluto seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Brahms has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Brahms looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Pluto is avoiding damage well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pluto tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Brahms wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Brahms throws a strike aimed at the side of Pluto's head but Pluto avoids it well.
Brahms working the head with strikes.
Pluto is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Brahms tries to score with some ground and pound. Pluto controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Pluto is trying to get back to half guard.
Pluto parries the strikes from Brahms easily there. Brahms is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Pluto to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brahms throws a strike aimed at the side of Pluto's head but Pluto avoids it well.
Who's going to make the next move?#SUB2#
Brahms is trying to get an arm triangle but Pluto is defending well. #T4#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
What's Pluto going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Pluto gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Pluto controlling the position well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brahms throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johannes Brahms dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Pluto throws a right hand that misses
and Brahms counters with a nice uppercut.
Pluto stuffs the takedown.
Pluto feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Good work by Brahms as he checks the leg kick.
Brahms takes one to the side of the head.
Brahms keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Johannes Brahms seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pluto takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Pluto fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brahms scores with a leg kick. #T1#
Pluto chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Brahms can pounce on him.
Pluto looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Brahms fakes the leg kick and cracks Pluto in the body.
Pluto throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Brahms counters with a nice kick to the body.
Brahms digs a good hook to Pluto's body.
Pluto swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pluto takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Brahms throws a quick inside leg kick. #T2#
Pluto throws a lazy uppercut
and Brahms counters with a thumping low kick.
Pluto is looking to chop away at Brahms's legs.
Brahms appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Pluto steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Brahms. That one must have hurt.
Johannes Brahms seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brahms misses the shot to the body.
Brahms scores with a punch to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brahms throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pluto stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Brahms, right into the meat.
Brahms throws a nice head kick!
Brahms buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Pluto on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Brahms. Brahms obviously looking to wear him down. #T3#
Brahms lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Pluto on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Pluto takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Pluto misses with a looping left.
Pluto gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Brahms counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ulysses Pluto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brahms cracks Pluto with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Pluto misses with a hook
and Brahms counters with a nice body kick.
Brahms catches Pluto with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Pluto on the wrong end of a kick to the body. #T4##TD#
Brahms gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Pluto to score an easy takedown into full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Brahms looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Brahms has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Brahms not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB2#
Pluto avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Brahms is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pluto defends well.
Pluto wants to control from the top but Brahms keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johannes Brahms showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Pluto ducks under a wild hook from Brahms.
A low kick from Pluto misses
and Brahms counters with an inside leg kick.
Brahms scores with a nice strike.
Brahms looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pluto is fending him off so far but Brahms persists. Nope, Pluto circles away and we're back to standing.
A low kick from Pluto is predictable there #TD2#
so Brahms counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Pluto seems keen to control Brahms's posture.
Johannes Brahms has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brahms wants to pass the guard but Pluto is keeping the position.#T1#
Brahms with a flurry of punches that miss.
Pluto trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Brahms slips nicely into half guard.
Brahms prevents Pluto from improving his position.
Brahms throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Pluto knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Brahms on the ground.
Pluto has his hands clasped together around Brahms's back. He's all about the action.
Brahms drops an elbow to the side of Pluto's head. #T2#
Pluto slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Brahms postures up in Pluto's guard and throws a big left but Pluto blocks it.
Brahms is pushing down on Pluto's leg trying to pass to half guard. Pluto is fighting to maintain full guard but Brahms has managed to sneak the leg through.
Brahms throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Brahms missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB#
Pluto actively working from the bottom here.#T3#
Pluto has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Brahms is working away from the top position though.
Brahms sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pluto defending well though.
Pluto controlling the position well.
Johannes Brahms is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Brahms has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Pluto is refusing to be controlled, as Brahms sits in half guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Brahms sizes up Pluto with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Pluto uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brahms.
Pluto sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Brahms scores with a leg kick.
Pluto on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Brahms. Brahms obviously looking to wear him down.
Pluto throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Brahms counters with an outside leg kick.
Brahms scores with a jab. Pluto acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Pluto shoots in but Brahms avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brahms clobbers Pluto with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.

And that's the end of the fight!
Johannes Brahms comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Brahms 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johannes Brahms!
An out of breath Johannes Brahms thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Ulysses Pluto stepped up to the mic, saying 'Sorry I couldn't do it for you boss.'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 21, 2017

#R1#
A nice leg kick lands there from Brahms.
Naive throws a right hand that misses #TD2#
and Brahms counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Brahms thows a huge punch but Naive dodges it nicely.
Naive keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Brahms thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Naive's head.
Brahms missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Brahms throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brahms throwing shots but Naive is blocking nicely.
Naive is in trouble now - Brahms has advanced to mount!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Brahms cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers! #T1#
Brahms throwing strikes here but Naive is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Brahms in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Brahms has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Naive is bucking up trying to escape but Brahms cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Brahms throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Brahms thowing shots but they're missing.
Naive might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Naive is bucking up trying to escape but Brahms cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Naive manages to regain half guard whilst avoiding the strikes.
Naive avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Brahms. #T2#
Brahms tries to pass to full mount but Naive defends it.
Naive avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Brahms.
Brahms throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Brahms is thwarting Naive's attempts to control the position.
Brahms sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Naive defending well though.
Brahms throwing shots but Naive is blocking nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brahms seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Brahms thows a huge punch but Naive dodges it nicely.
Naive on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Naive tries to get out of the position.#T3#
Brahms wants to pass to mount but Naive is defending the position.
Naive keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Naive is breathing heavily.
Brahms throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Naive blocking the ground and pound attempt from Brahms.
Brahms missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Naive avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Brahms.
Brahms lands strikes from half guard.
Naive is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Brahms scores with a couple of nice shots.
Naive knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Brahms on the ground.#T4#
Brahms passes to full mount!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Brahms lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Brahms scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Naive?
Brahms looking to ground and pound but Naive is blocking nicely.
Brahms throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Brahms scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Naive?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brahms in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Brahms breaks from Naive's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Brahms throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Naive because Brahms loaded up on that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johannes Brahms 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#
Brahms lands a jab.
Brahms uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Naive.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Brahms, right into the meat.
Brahms takes a jab right on the kisser.
Brahms has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice cross by Naive.
Naive throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Floyd Naive seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Naive thows a left - swing and a miss!
Brahms follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Brahms takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Brahms is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Brahms slips under a jab from Naive.
Naive swings for the body but Brahms moves out of range.
Brahms fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Brahms misses the shot to the body.
Naive throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brahms dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Naive. That did some damage!
Naive jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Naive misses with a shot to the body
and Brahms counters with a nice leg kick.
Floyd Naive is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
A big left from Naive misses.
Naive throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Brahms lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Floyd Naive is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Naive misses with an uppercut
and Brahms counters with a slapping leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Brahms throws a nice outside leg kick.
Brahms buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Brahms slips under a jab.
Brahms lands a front kick.
Naive misses with an uppercut. Brahms saw that one coming.
Naive is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Brahms slips under a jab from Naive.
Naive swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Naive is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Naive uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brahms.
A swing and a miss from Brahms.
Brahms lands with a slapping head kick.
Brahms scoring well with a low kick there.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Brahms.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Naive takes a swing at Brahms's ribcage but misses.
Brahms gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Brahms swings for the body but Naive moves out of range.
Brahms misses with a body shot.
Naive throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Brahms counters with a nice low kick that buckles Naive's knee momentarily.
Brahms has a takedown stuffed.
Naive looks to land a right hand but Brahms moved out of range.
Naive swinging wildly here.
Brahms with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Naive to score with a decent uppercut.
Naive missing with a left hand there. Brahms was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Brahms cracks the inside of Naive's front leg.
Brahms lands with a thumping leg kick.
Brahms fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Naive.#T3#
Naive throws a hook but Brahms blocks it.
Brahms shoots in for a takedown but Naive shows good takedown defense.
Naive looks to throw the jab but Brahms is out of range.
Naive avoids the body shot from Brahms.
Naive moves out of range of the strikes.
Naive throws out a powerful jab.
Brahms throws a head kick that half lands.
Brahms ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A slow jab from Brahms misses its intended target.
A quick step to the side and Naive tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Donk. Brahms catches Naive right on the button with a cross.
Naive lands with a nice body punch.
Naive misses with a lunging right hand
and Brahms counters with a slapping leg kick.
Naive looks to land a left hand but Brahms moved out of range nicely.
Brahms tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Naive swivels and escapes.
Floyd Naive has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johannes Brahms.
Nice body kick from Brahms.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brahms shoots and misses
letting Naive counter with a right hand.
Naive misses with a looping left.
Brahms drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Naive defends it well.
Naive connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Naive is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brahms.
Naive misses with a hook
and Brahms counters with a leg kick.
Naive throws out a loose jab but Brahms uses good head movement to avoid it.
Naive throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Brahms pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Naive takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Brahms scores with a kick to the midsection.
Naive moves away from the strike by Brahms.
An attempted straight right counter from Naive misses the target.
Brahms misses with a hook. Naive ducked under it nicely.
Naive misses with a looping left.
Naive throws a predictable looking body shot
and Brahms finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Naive throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And Brahms tries to counter it with a takedown but Naive pushes his down on his head and steps out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Johannes Brahms will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Naive misses with a hook. Brahms ducked under it nicely.
Naive misses with a left hand
and Brahms counters with a straight right hand.
Brahms lands with a thumping leg kick.
Naive misses with a combination
and Brahms makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Naive really felt that one!
Naive bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Brahms's head backwards.
Brahms throws a nice inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Naive. Brahms does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brahms looks to throw the jab but Naive is out of range.
Naive throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Good leg kick by Brahms there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brahms looks to land a combination but Naive avoids it well.
Naive throws a sloppy body shot
and Brahms counters with a good low kick that Naive was not able to check.
The fighters circling - Brahms throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Brahms fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Naive has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Naive swings widly with a right hand
and Brahms counters with a slapping leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Naive looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Brahms bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Naive's head.
Naive looks to score with a jab to the body but Brahms is just out of range.
Brahms only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A jab from Naive misses. #TD2#
Brahms looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Naive!
Naive takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Naive takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Brahms lands a nice forearm strike. #T2#
Brahms working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Brahms landing strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Naive avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Brahms.
Brahms postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Brahms cracks Naive with a big elbow.
Naive avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Brahms.
Naive dodges the ground and pound from Brahms.#T3#
Naive avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Brahms.
Brahms throws a strike aimed at the side of Naive's head but Naive avoids it well.
Naive takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Naive managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Brahms.
Floyd Naive has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johannes Brahms is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Brahms is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Naive's shoulder. That is not cool.
Brahms throws an elbow but Naive slips to the side and avoids it well.
Brahms in side control, throwing shots but Naive defends.
Brahms trying to control the position but Naive is working away. #T4#
The strikes coming from Brahms are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Brahms lands a nice forearm strike.
Brahms misses with the ground and pound.
Brahms wants to lay and pray for a moment but Naive keeps working.
Brahms in side control, throwing shots but Naive defends.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brahms postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Brahms wants to lay and pray for a moment but Naive keeps working.

And that's the end of the fight!
Johannes Brahms comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Brahms 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 27:29
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 26:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:29

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

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