Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: WVT 47: Motts v Melondov
Date: Nov 18, 2022

#R1##CL#
Tsmfimsfnd moves into the clinch successfully. #BC#
Tsmfimsfnd manages to break the clinch.
Brand works Tsmfimsfnd's body with a nice hook.
Brand scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CUT2#It looks like Iasnfunsufnsud Tsmfimsfnd has been cut.
Tsmfimsfnd with a lazy takedown attempt
and Brand connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tsmfimsfnd doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Brand cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Brand throws a right and a left that both miss.
A cross from Brand lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brand fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Tsmfimsfnd to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Tsmfimsfnd looks to clinch but Brand throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Tsmfimsfnd taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Daniel Brand!

Event: WVT 38: Doisneau v Meat Boy
Date: Oct 14, 2022

#R1#
Red Eagle showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Brand.
Red Eagle takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#CL2#
Red Eagle has managed to clinch. #BC2#
Red Eagle pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Red Eagle moves into the clinch.
Brand tries to circle away but Red Eagle has him pinned against the ropes.#BC2#
Red Eagle breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Red Eagle has managed to clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Red Eagle.
Red Eagle lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC2#
Red Eagle pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Red Eagle throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Brand counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chief Red Eagle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Red Eagle rushes Brand and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brand tries to break free but Red Eagle pushes him back against the ropes.
Red Eagle misses with an elbow over the top.
Red Eagle tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Red Eagle.
Red Eagle working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC2#
Red Eagle breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
Red Eagle tries to clinch but Brand moves out of range.
Red Eagle tries to clinch up but Brand circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Red Eagle drives through and clinches with Brand against the ropes.
Red Eagle lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Brand blocks an elbow strike from Red Eagle. #BC2#
Red Eagle's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Red Eagle moves into the clinch.
Brand has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Brand wants to get back to striking at distance but Red Eagle won't allow it.
A short left from Red Eagle.
Red Eagle prevents Brand from breaking the clinch.
Red Eagle scores with a shot to the side of Brand's head.
Brand blocks a body shot from Red Eagle.
Red Eagle misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brand avoids the elbow strike from Red Eagle, against the ropes.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Red Eagle.
A frustrated look appears on Brand's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Red Eagle.
Brand is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.#T2#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Red Eagle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2#
Red Eagle breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Red Eagle closes the distance and pushes Brand back into the ropes.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Red Eagle.
A short right from Red Eagle.
A hook to the body from Red Eagle.
Brand looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Red Eagle pushes off an throws an elbow but Brand leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.#BC2#
Red Eagle breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Red Eagle rushes Brand and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Red Eagle.
Red Eagle scores with a shot to the side of Brand's head.
Brand is trying to break free.
A short uppercut from Red Eagle.
Still in the clinch, Red Eagle scores with a nice short uppercut.
Red Eagle lands a left hand that snaps the head of Brand backwards.
Red Eagle scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC2#
Red Eagle breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Red Eagle gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Red Eagle lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T3##BC2#
Red Eagle pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Brand tries to keep at a distance but Red Eagle has taken the fight into the clinch.
Red Eagle lands an elbow that stopped Brand in his tracks for a moment. #CUT2#It looks like Daniel Brand has been cut.#BC2#
Red Eagle breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Red Eagle rushes Brand and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Red Eagle lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Red Eagle lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Brand.#BC2#
Red Eagle pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Red Eagle has closed the distance and engaged Brand in a clinch. #BC2#
Red Eagle breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Red Eagle fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Brand, pushing him back against the ropes.
Red Eagle working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Red Eagle makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Red Eagle lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Red Eagle lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice left hand lands by Red Eagle.
A shot in the inside from Red Eagle.
Brand takes an elbow to the forehead. #T4#
Red Eagle working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Brand is breathing heavily.
Red Eagle lands a shoulder strike.
Brand blocks the elbow strike.
Brand working hard to break the clinch.#BC2#
Red Eagle breaks the clinch.
Red Eagle drops Brand with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Brand! Red Eagle dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chief Red Eagle!
Chief Red Eagle opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.

Event: WVT 32: Maestre v Brand
Date: Sep 11, 2022

#R1#
Brand throws a left and a right that both miss
and Maestre counters with a stiff right hand.
Brand uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maestre.
Brand pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A combination from Brand does no damage.
Maestre jabs at Brand's body.
Maestre tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brand was well out of range. Poor timing from Maestre.
Brand takes a swing at Maestre's ribcage but misses.
Brand lands with a shot to the body.
A big left from Maestre misses.
Brand slips under a jab from Maestre.
It seemed like Brand was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maestre. Brand does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brand throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Maestre clobbers Brand with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Maestre takes a shot to the body in his stride.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brand throws a hook to the side of Maestre's head but Maestre sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Brand slips under a jab from Maestre.
Maestre slips under a jab.#T1#
Maestre throws a hook but Brand blocks it.
Maestre throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Maestre connects with a jab.
Brand misses with a hook. Maestre ducked under it nicely.
Maestre fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brand manages to avoid it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Maestre.
Maestre rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Brand moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Maestre ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brand moves away.
Brand ducks under a wild hook from Maestre.
Maestre throws out a powerful jab.
Maestre throws a nice looking combination but Brand bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A combination from Maestre does no damage.
Maestre misses with an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brand ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Maestre lands with a shot to the body.
Maestre looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Maestre is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #T2#
Maestre lands a glancing blow to the side of Brand's head.
A combination from Maestre does no damage.
Brand looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Maestre misses the shot to the body.
Maestre is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Brand drops his hands momentarily and Maestre takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brand. Maestre does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maestre appears to be looking for a big counter.
Maestre lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Brand circles away quickly and effectively.
Brand unleashes a big counter combination but Maestre bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Brand keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Maestre.
Maestre ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Maestre throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Maestre misses with a hook. Brand ducked under it nicely.
Maestre jabs Brand right on the nose. Brand blinks but takes it well.
Brand throws a shot from downtown. Maestre moves away and avoids it.
Maestre lands a right hook to the body.
Brand moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A jab from Maestre misses.
Luis Maestre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Brand fails to land with a series of punches.
Maestre throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maestre lands with a hook. Brand tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Brand waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Maestre.
Maestre connects with a crisp jab.
Brand's corner calls for a 1-2. Brand obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Brand throws a poor cross that misses
and Maestre counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Luis Maestre!
Luis Maestre took some time post fight to say the following; 'UPSET OF THE FUCKING YEAR BABY'.

Event: WVT 29: McWrestler v Kanaani 2
Date: Aug 28, 2022

#R1#
Brand with a nice cross.
Nice shot by Brand.
Brand misses with a hook. Teteny ducked under it nicely. #TD2#
Teteny closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Brand's guard.

Brand has his feet on Teteny's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Teteny shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Brand counters with a one-two to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
Teteny drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Brand is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Teteny tries for a takedown but Brand manages to get underhooks.
Brand prevents a takedown attempt there.
Daniel Brand has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daaniel Teteny.#BC#
Brand escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Teteny moves into the clinch.
Brand is trying to break the clinch but Teteny has him pressed against the cage.
Brand is trying to break free.#BC#
Brand breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Teteny has his takedown stuffed
and Brand counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Brand misses with a looping left.
Brand missing with a left hand there. Teteny was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Brand rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Teteny moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Brand scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Teteny looks for a takedown but Brand sprawls well.
Teteny shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Brand defends it nicely.
Teteny fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Daaniel Teteny seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brand lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Teteny falls backwards - clearly groggy! Brand dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

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

Event: WVT 25: Ihantala v McDonald
Date: Aug 14, 2022

#R1#
Brockington takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Brockington keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brockington changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Brockington has his takedown stuffed
and Brand counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#It looks like Kevin Brockington has been cut.
Brockington doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Brand misses with a straight right.
Brockington 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.
Brand misses with an uppercut.
Brockington is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Brand misses with an uppercut #TD2#
and Brockington counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Brand scrambles and gets back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brockington shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Brand counters with a stiff right hand.
Brand throws a big shot that misses.
Brockington fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Daniel Brand has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Brockington.
Brand misses with a hook #TD2#
and Brockington counters with a takedown into side control. #T1##SUB2#
Brockington looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #ES#
Brand throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Brand stuffs the takedown.
Daniel Brand is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brockington shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Brand as he avoids it easily.
Nice jab there from Brand.
Brockington ducks under a wild hook from Brand.
And Brockington tries to counter it with a takedown but Brand pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Brand lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Brand misses with a looping left.
Brand throws a hook to the side of Brockington's head but Brockington sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Brand throws an overhand right that lands on Brockington's shoulder, as Brockington tries to avoid the shot.
A swing and a miss from Brand.
And Brockington tries to counter it with a takedown but Brand pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T2#
Brand swings for the body but Brockington moves out of range.
Brand throws a hook but Brockington avoids it easily.
Brand scores with a nice strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brockington blocks a jab.
Brand misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brockington.
Daniel Brand seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brockington misses with a takedown #KD#
and Brand counters with a left hand that sends Brockington to the canvas! #ROC#Brockington is rocked!
Brand will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Brand postures up.
Brockington is still in real trouble! Can Brand finish him?#SUB2#
Brockington working for a triangle but Brand defends it easily.
Brockington seems to have recovered his senses.#SU#
Brand stands and steps away. Brockington gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T3#
Brockington shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Brand pinned against the cage. Brand gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Brand lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Brand throws a series of punches but Brockington moves out of range.
Brand throws a jab but it's blocked by Brockington.
Brand lands a nice hook to Brockington's body. Brockington takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The fighters circle momentarily. Brand darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Brand throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Brockington misses with a takedown attempt
and Brand counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
Brockington slips under a jab.
Brockington misses with a takedown attempt - Brand sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Brand misses with a double jab.
Brand leaves Brockington with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Brand tries to bum rush Brockington with a series of wild strikes but Brockington uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
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!
Brand waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brockington.#TD2#
Brockington scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brand is trying to stand up here but Brockington is controlling him well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Brand dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kevin Brockington's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Brand throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Brockington shoots in and drives through. Brand sprawls well.
Brockington avoids a punch combination nicely.
Brockington showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Brand.
Sloppy strikes from Brand. Those never looked like landing.
Kevin Brockington is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Brockington shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Brand as he avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Brand misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brockington looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Brand is fending him off so far but Brockington persists. Nope, Brand circles away and we're back to standing.
Daniel Brand has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Brockington.
Brockington fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Brockington shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Brand counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Brockington closes the distance and clinches up with Brand, looking for a takedown. Brockington pushes Brand against the cage but Brand circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Brand cracks Brockington with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Brockington avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Brand connects with a single shot there.
Brand is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Brand swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brockington slips under a jab.
Brand takes a swing at Brockington's ribcage but misses.
A little jabbing left from Brockington on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Brockington uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brand.
Brand throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Brand swinging wildly here. #T2#
Brand misses with the combination.
Brockington changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Brand scores with a hook to the body. Brockington takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Brand wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Brockington uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brand lands with a nice combination. Brockington backs away looking to recover.
Brockington looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Brand throws a jab when Brockington was well out of range.#T3#
Brockington shoots in for a takedown but Brand shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Brockington closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Brockington is defended easily by Brand.
Brand takes a swing at Brockington's ribcage but misses.
And Brockington tries to counter it with a takedown but Brand pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Brockington shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Brand as he avoids it easily.
Brockington tries to score a power double leg takedown but Brand sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Brockington somewhat.
Brockington shoots for a takedown but Brand saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Brand was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T4#
Brand throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Brand misses with a few strikes there.
Brockington takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Brand is really turning it up, unleashing another crisp combination which drops Brockington like a ton of bricks! The referee dives in to stop the fight, saving Brockington from another fist facial!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daniel Brand!

Event: WVT 19: Ihantala v Motts
Date: Jul 24, 2022

#R1#
Brand moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Salter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Salter dives in for a single leg takedown but Brand sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Brand misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Salter.
Brand swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brand slaps away a takedown attempt from Salter, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Salter walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Brand digs a good hook to Salter's body.
Salter darts in looking for a takedown but Brand gets double underhooks and turns Salter into the cage.
Daniel Brand has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sam Salter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salter tries to move into range but Brand moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#KD#
Salter ducks straight into an uppercut from Brand and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Salter manages to regain guard straight away. #ROC#Salter is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SU#
Brand stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Salter is still on wobbly legs! Can Brand finish him?
Brand cracks Salter with a left hook right on the temple and Salter goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Brand lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Salter is OK!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Daniel Brand!
In defeat, Sam Salter stepped up to the mic, saying 'I think it may be time to hang up the gloves. Its been fun at times but Im over this time to go kill myself and family chris benoit style.'.

Event: WVT 6: Honda v Newton
Date: Jun 05, 2022

#R1##TD#
Plugger drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Plugger tries to advance to mount but Brand denies him.
Plugger scoring with punches from side control.
Brand wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Plugger misses with the ground and pound.
Plugger trying to control the action but Brand is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Plugger wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Brand, who protects the arm well.
Plugger tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Brand managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Plugger. #SUB#
Plugger wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Brand, who protects the arm well.
Plugger 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Plugger is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Brand knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Plugger fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Brand is trying to buck Plugger off.#T1#
Plugger taking a breather here. #SUB#
Plugger looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Plugger sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Brand is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Plugger tries to move to mount but Brand blocks the move with his legs.
Brand is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Brand prevents Plugger from improving position. #SUB#
Plugger is trying to get an arm triangle but Brand is defending well.
Brand is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Brand prevents Plugger from moving into mount. #T2##ES2#
Brand throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
A good leg kick by Plugger.
A slapping leg kick lands for Plugger.
A low kick from Plugger is predictable there
and Brand counters with a stiff right hand.
Plugger looks to score with a jab to the body but Brand is just out of range.
Plugger displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brand throws out the jab.
Plugger throws a body punch but Brand moves out of range.
Plugger misses with a head kick.
Plugger swings widly with a right hand
and Brand connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brand just misses with a punch to the body.
Pull Plugger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Plugger misses with a hook.
Brand scores with a jab. Plugger acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #ROC2#Plugger is rocked!
Brand slips under a jab.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Oh Plugger is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Plugger throws a body punch but Brand moves out of range.
Plugger seems to have got his legs back now.
Plugger shoots in looking for a takedown but Brand manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Plugger's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A jab from Brand misses.
Brand throws a right and a left that Plugger avoids nicely. #T3#
Plugger misses with a body kick.
Brand throws out a powerful jab.
Plugger throws out a loose jab but Brand uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brand bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Plugger's head.
A punch combination from Plugger misses.
Brand loads up on a big right hand but Plugger slips the punch.
Brand avoids a punch combination nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Plugger. Brand does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brand is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Plugger with a body shot.
Plugger misses with a body shot.
Plugger misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Plugger ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Plugger tries to land a front kick but Brand steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Brand throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brand connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Plugger momentarily.
Plugger dives in for a single leg takedown but Brand sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Brand looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T4#
Plugger has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Brand is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pull Plugger. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Brand breaks from the clinch.
Brand looks to land a combination but Plugger avoids it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A leg kick checked by Brand.
Brand looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Plugger moves out of range as Brand strikes.
Brand is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Plugger misses with a takedown attempt
and Brand counters with a crisp right that sends Plugger to the canvas! Brand follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daniel Brand!

Event: RISE 61: Maestre v Smith
Date: May 08, 2022

#R1#
Alexandrov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brand throws out the jab.
A swing and a miss from Brand.
Alex Alexandrov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alexandrov moves out of range as Brand strikes.
Alexandrov throws a series of punches but Brand avoids them all with ease.
Brand looks to land a left hand but Alexandrov moved out of range nicely.
Alexandrov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Brand wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Alexandrov fails to land with a series of punches.
Alexandrov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#CL2#
Alexandrov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Alexandrov digs a right hand underneath Brand's ribcage. Brand let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Alexandrov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Brand's efforts to push away.
Brand takes a knee to the side of the body.
Brand is trying to push Alexandrov away but Alexandrov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Alexandrov slowing the pace effectively.
Alexandrov prevents Brand from breaking the clinch.
Alexandrov is looking to take this one to the mat.#T1#
Alexandrov is struggling to control the position.
Alexandrov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Brand is trying to push Alexandrov away but Alexandrov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Alexandrov lands a shoulder strike.
Brand is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Brand is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Alexandrov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Brand is looking to break free of the clinch but Alexandrov has double underhooks.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Alexandrov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Alexandrov pushes Brand back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Brand is trying to push Alexandrov away but Alexandrov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Brand is trying to force a seperation but Alexandrov has the dominant position.#BC2#
Alexandrov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Alexandrov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Brand doesn't seem bothered though.
Good exchange - Brand coming out on top.
Brand swats away the attempt to clinch by Alexandrov.#T2##CL2#
Alexandrov clinches with his opponent.
Brand being controlled against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Brand as Alexandrov tries to tie him up.
Alexandrov is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Alexandrov told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Alexandrov pressing his opponent against the cage.
Brand is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Alexandrov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Brand's efforts to push away.#TD2#
Alexandrov manages to pull guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SU#
Brand decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #T3#
Brand thows a left - swing and a miss!
Brand keeps the fight on the outside.
Alexandrov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Brand throws an overhand right that lands on Alexandrov's shoulder, as Alexandrov tries to avoid the shot.
Alexandrov wants to clinch up but Brand keeps it at a distance.
Alexandrov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brand.
Alexandrov tries to clinch there but Brand circles away. #CL2#
Alexandrov clinches up against the cage.
Brand has had enough of the clinch but Alexandrov keeps him there for the moment.
Alexandrov scores a nice knee to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Alexandrov.
Brand wants to get back to striking at distance but Alexandrov won't allow it.
Alexandrov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Alexandrov lands with a right to the head.
Brand can't break the clinch.
Brand can't break the clinch.
Brand tries to circle away but Alexandrov has him pinned against the cage.#T4#
Brand looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Alexandrov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Alexandrov lands a shoulder strike.
Alexandrov tries to throw a body punch but Brand avoids it by throwing Alexandrov back against the cage.
Alexandrov scores a nice knee to the body.
Brand tries to break free but Alexandrov pushes him back against the cage.
Alexandrov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Brand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brand blocks a body shot from Alexandrov.
Alexandrov lands with a left to the head.
Alexandrov is trying to pull guard but Brand has him pressed against the cage.#TD2#
Alexandrov decides to pull guard.
Alexandrov trying to keep a closed guard but Brand is proving a slippery customer. #SU#
Brand stands and steps away. Alexandrov gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #CL2#
Alexandrov has closed the distance and engaged Brand in a clinch.
Brand wants to break free but Alexandrov has control.
A right hook to the body lands for Alexandrov.
Alexandrov lands a body punch in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Alexandrov dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Alexandrov drives through and clinches with Brand against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Alexandrov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Alexandrov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Brand or not.
Alexandrov lands a body punch.
Alexandrov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Brand fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Alexandrov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Alexandrov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
Alexandrov moves into range and clinches up with Brand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexandrov keeps control of Brand as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Alexandrov tries to score a body lock takedown but Brand shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
The referee calls for Alexandrov to work. #TD2#
Alexandrov decides to pull guard. #SU#
Brand stands up from Alexandrov's guard - Brand perhaps looking for a knockout. #T1#
Alexandrov wants to clinch.
Brand blocks a head kick by Alexandrov.
Alexandrov tries to clinch up but Brand circles away and keeps his distance.
Alexandrov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Alexandrov moves into range and clinches up with Brand.
Brand is trying to break the clinch but Alexandrov has him pressed against the cage.
Brand wants to break the clinch but can't.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Brand as Alexandrov tries to tie him up.
Brand wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Alexandrov has him pressed against the cage.
Alex Alexandrov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Brand wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Alexandrov has him pressed against the cage.
Brand wants to break the clinch but can't.
Alexandrov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Brand after a bit of a struggle.
Daniel Brand has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Alexandrov.#BC2#
Alexandrov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T2#
Alexandrov moves in looking to clinch but Brand pushes him off.
Alexandrov tries to clinch up but Brand circles away and keeps his distance.
Alexandrov tries to clinch up but Brand circles away and keeps his distance.
Alexandrov defending well as Brand loads up on a big left hand. #CL2#
Alexandrov drives through and clinches with Brand against the cage.
Alexandrov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Alexandrov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Alexandrov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Alexandrov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Brand is trying to force a seperation but Alexandrov has the dominant position.
Brand is trying to break free.
Alexandrov leaning his opponent against the cage.
Alexandrov lands a shoulder strike.
Alexandrov lands a shot to the body.
Alexandrov is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son. #T3#
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Alexandrov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Brand walks away with a smile on his face. Alexandrov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A lazy left from Brand finds it's target.
Alexandrov walks into a left hand.
Brand lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Alexandrov circles away quickly and effectively.#CL2#
Alexandrov has closed the distance and engaged Brand in a clinch.
Brand can't break the clinch.
Alexandrov tries to work over Brand's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Alexandrov scores with a shoulder strike. #TD2#
Alexandrov jumps guard and drags Brand to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SU#
Brand stands up from Alexandrov's guard - Brand perhaps looking for a knockout.
Brand throws a looping overhand right but Alexandrov ducks down to avoid it. #CL2#
Brand tries to keep at a distance but Alexandrov has taken the fight into the clinch.#T4#
Alexandrov utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short uppercut from Alexandrov.
Alexandrov is leaning against Brand and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Alexandrov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Alexandrov controlling the action here for a moment.
Alexandrov jumps guard but Brand stands there with Alexandrov around his waist. Alexandrov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Alexandrov tries to pull guard but Brand forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Alexandrov tries to pull guard but Brand won't allow it.
Brand is trying to break free.
Alexandrov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Alexandrov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Brands head.
Alexandrov lands a body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Alexandrov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Alexandrov scores with a body shot.
Alexandrov is looking to slow Brand down with leg kicks.
Alexandrov blocks a jab.
Daniel Brand is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Alexandrov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Alexandrov lands a nice shot to the body.
Alexandrov lands a hook that snaps the head of Brand backwards.
Alexandrov works on Brand's body with a couple of short punches.
Alexandrov lands a body shot. #BC2#
Alexandrov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Brand gets tackled into the cage by Alexandrov. Alexandrov maintains the clinch.
Brand has had enough of the clinch but Alexandrov keeps him there for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexandrov is leaning against Brand and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Alexandrov lands a body punch in the clinch. #BC2#
Alexandrov breaks from the clinch.
Brand is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Alexandrov throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Brand.#CUT2#It looks like Daniel Brand has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Alexandrov has Brand up against the cage in a clinch.
Alexandrov pushes Brand back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T1#
Alexandrov digs a right hand underneath Brand's ribcage. Brand let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Alexandrov works on Brand's body with a couple of short punches.
Alexandrov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Brand just stands there and leans against the cage.
Alexandrov lands a body punch.
Alexandrov scores with a hook to the body.
Alexandrov fails to pull guard.
Alexandrov digs a right hand underneath Brand's ribcage. Brand let out a lung full of air as it connected.#BC2#
Alexandrov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Alexandrov has Brand up against the cage in a clinch.
Alexandrov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Brand or not.
A right hook to the body lands for Alexandrov.
Alexandrov has Brand pushed against the cage.
Nice body punch from Alexandrov - that landed with a thud. #T2#
A body shot lands from Alexandrov.
Brand has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Alexandrov lands with a left to the head.
Alexandrov tries to pull guard but Brand holds him up against the cage and eventually Alexandrov drops back down to his feet.
Daniel Brand has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Alexandrov.
Brand can't break the clinch.
Alexandrov lands a hook that snaps the head of Brand backwards.
Alexandrov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Alexandrov lands a body punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #BC2#
Alexandrov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Alexandrov clinches. #BC2#
Alexandrov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A left and a right from Alexandrov both land. Nice combination.
Brand throws a body punch but Alexandrov moves out of range.
Alexandrov is looking to clinch but Brand is avoiding it.
Brand swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Alexandrov is looking to clinch but Brand is avoiding it. #T3##CL2#
Alexandrov rushes Brand and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Alexandrov misses with a punch to the body.
Alexandrov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Brand gets underhooks to prevent Alexandrov's takedown attempt.
Alexandrov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Alexandrov.
Alexandrov pushes Brand back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Alexandrov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Alex Alexandrov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Alexandrov lands a nice shot to the body.
Alexandrov works on Brand's body with a couple of short punches.
Alexandrov stalling the fight.
Alexandrov slowing the pace effectively.
Alexandrov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Brand.
Brand tries to break free but Alexandrov pushes him back against the cage.#T4#
Brand is trying to break free.
Alexandrov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Brand walks away with a smile on his face. Alexandrov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Alexandrov darts in and clinches Brand up against the cage.
Brand is trying to force a seperation but Alexandrov has the dominant position.
Brand wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Alexandrov has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Alexandrov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Alexandrov moves into the clinch successfully.
Alexandrov is leaning against Brand and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Alexandrov avoiding damage.
Alexandrov lands a body shot in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brand wants to break free but Alexandrov has control.
Alexandrov lands a nice shot to the body.
Daniel Brand has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alexandrov tries a body shot but Brand blocks it.
Brand has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Alexandrov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Alexandrov 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 26:30
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 26:30
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 26:30

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

Event: AWC 2022 - Round 5 A
Date: Apr 11, 2022

#R1#
Brand looks to land a left hand but Bokhchuud moved out of range nicely.
Bokhchuud moves out of range as Brand strikes.
Brand lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CUT#It looks like Khuchtei Bokhchuud has been cut.#CL2#
Bokhchuud gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Brand is trying to push Bokhchuud away but Bokhchuud has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bokhchuud tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short left from Bokhchuud.
Bokhchuud scores with a shot to the side of Brand's head.
Bokhchuud tries to land a knee to the head but Brand blocks with his arms.
Brand tries to circle away but Bokhchuud has him pinned against the cage.
Bokhchuud lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bokhchuud keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Brand's efforts to push away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in the clinch, Bokhchuud scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bokhchuud lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Brand backwards.
Bokhchuud lands with a left to the head.
Bokhchuud misses with some punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brand is looking to break free of the clinch but Bokhchuud has double underhooks. #T1#
Brand tries to break free but Bokhchuud pushes him back against the cage.
Bokhchuud with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bokhchuud tries a knee to the head but Brand blocks it.
Brand avoids the elbow strike from Bokhchuud, against the cage.
Bokhchuud lands a nice elbow.
Bokhchuud tries a body shot but Brand blocks it.
Bokhchuud misses with a knee to the head.
Bokhchuud lands a nice uppercut.
Bokhchuud looking to throw knees to the head but Brand is blocking nicely.
Bokhchuud putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Brand in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A short right from Bokhchuud.
Bokhchuud working Brand over with knees to the body.
Bokhchuud throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Brands head.
A short left from Bokhchuud.
Brand takes an elbow to the forehead.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brand on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bokhchuud has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Brand seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Bokhchuud can turn it around.
Bokhchuud tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bokhchuud presses Brand against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T2#
Bokhchuud lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Brand tries to circle away but Bokhchuud has him pinned against the cage.
Bokhchuud prevents Brand from breaking the clinch.
Bokhchuud misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Brand.
Bokhchuud throws an elbow that misses.
Bokhchuud lands a shoulder strike.
Bokhchuud looking to throw knees to the head but Brand is blocking nicely.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Bokhchuud.
A nice left hand lands by Bokhchuud.
Bokhchuud misses with an elbow over the top.#BC#
Brand breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Bokhchuud rushes Brand and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bokhchuud lands a body punch.
Brand working hard to break the clinch.
A short uppercut from Bokhchuud.
Bokhchuud digs a right hand into Brand's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Brand's gas tank.
Brand is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Brand is trying to push Bokhchuud away but Bokhchuud has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T3#
A short right from Bokhchuud.
Bokhchuud gets through Brand's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bokhchuud can't find room to land a body shot as Brand controls the action.
Bokhchuud lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Bokhchuud obliges.
Brand is trying to break the clinch but Bokhchuud has him pressed against the cage.
Bokhchuud lands a nice knee to the body.
Bokhchuud creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Brand's defenses.
Bokhchuud lands a nice shot to the body.
Bokhchuud gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bokhchuud.
Bokhchuud looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Bokhchuud lands a right hand that snaps the head of Brand backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bokhchuud.
Bokhchuud working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Brand has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A short uppercut from Bokhchuud.
Bokhchuud lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T4#
Brand looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bokhchuud creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Brand's defenses.
Bokhchuud throws an elbow that misses. #BC#
Brand breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Bokhchuud darts in and clinches Brand up against the cage.
Bokhchuud tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bokhchuud pushes Brand back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bokhchuud landing knees to the head.
Brand tries to circle away but Bokhchuud has him pinned against the cage.
Bokhchuud lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bokhchuud misses with an elbow strike.
Bokhchuud lands an elbow just above Brand 's eye.
Bokhchuud lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bokhchuud tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bokhchuud landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Bokhchuud comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A right handed body shot lands from Bokhchuud.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Khuchtei Bokhchuud dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Khuchtei Bokhchuud's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
A head kick misses from Bokhchuud.
Nice defenses there by Bokhchuud.#CL2#
Bokhchuud gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Brand avoiding damage as Bokhchuud throws knees to the body.
Bokhchuud looking to throw knees to the head but Brand is blocking nicely.
Brand is trying to force a seperation but Bokhchuud has the dominant position.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bokhchuud.
Bokhchuud can't find room to land a body shot as Brand controls the action.
Bokhchuud landing knees to the body.
Bokhchuud lands a body punch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Bokhchuud lands a right hand that snaps the head of Brand backwards.
Khuchtei Bokhchuud seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bokhchuud unloads a knee to the mid-section.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brand wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bokhchuud throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bokhchuud lands an elbow inside.
Bokhchuud prevents Brand from breaking the clinch.
Bokhchuud with an attempt at a knee that misses. #T1#
Brand wants to break free but Bokhchuud has control.
Bokhchuud lands an uppercut.
Bokhchuud lands a damaging elbow.
Bokhchuud lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brand wants to break free but Bokhchuud has control.
Bokhchuud lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Bokhchuud doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bokhchuud.
Brand wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Brand's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bokhchuud misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bokhchuud pushes Brand back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Brand tries to circle away but Bokhchuud has him pinned against the cage.
Bokhchuud with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bokhchuud tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Brand avoids it.
Bokhchuud misses with a knee to the head.
Bokhchuud gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #BC#
Brand escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T2##CL2#
Bokhchuud clinches up with Brand and pushes him back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bokhchuud misses with a knee strike. #BC#
Brand manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Bokhchuud forces Brand back against the cage and clinches.
Bokhchuud tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Brand blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bokhchuud has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A frustrated look appears on Brand's face as he tries to break the clinch.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Bokhchuud in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Brand is trying to force a seperation but Bokhchuud has the dominant position.
Bokhchuud lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Bokhchuud lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A hook to the body from Bokhchuud.
Brand can't break the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bokhchuud creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bokhchuud lands with a light punch inside.
Bokhchuud can't find room to land a body shot as Brand controls the action.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Bokhchuud just misses with a elbow thrown towards Brand's brow.
Bokhchuud pushes Brand back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3#
Bokhchuud comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Bokhchuud lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Brand backwards.
Bokhchuud prevents Brand from breaking the clinch.
Bokhchuud pushes Brand back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brand wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bokhchuud lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Brand has had enough of the clinch but Bokhchuud keeps him there for the moment.
Bokhchuud lands an elbow just above Brand 's eye.
Brand takes an elbow to the forehead.
Bokhchuud with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bokhchuud unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bokhchuud.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Bokhchuud.
Bokhchuud tries a knee to the head but Brand blocks it.
Brand dodges an elbow strike from Bokhchuud.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bokhchuud stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Bokhchuud. #T4#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bokhchuud.
Bokhchuud lands an elbow that stopped Brand in his tracks for a moment.
Brand wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bokhchuud crunches a lovely knee into Brand's ribcage.
Bokhchuud throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Brand blocks it with crossed arms.
Bokhchuud lands a left hand.
Bokhchuud keeps control of Brand as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Nice elbow from Bokhchuud.
Bokhchuud makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bokhchuud misses with a knee to the head.
Bokhchuud with a knee to the head.
Bokhchuud connects with a nasty looking knee right to Brand's face.
Bokhchuud lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bokhchuud with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bokhchuud throws a knee to the head but misses. #BC#
Brand's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Brand misses the jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Khuchtei Bokhchuud showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Khuchtei Bokhchuud's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Brand throws a jab when Bokhchuud was well out of range.#CL2#
Bokhchuud moves into the clinch.
Bokhchuud lands a left hand that snaps the head of Brand backwards.
Bokhchuud is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Brand takes an elbow to the temple.
Bokhchuud makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bokhchuud creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bokhchuud keeps control of Brand as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Nice elbow from Bokhchuud.
Brand wants to break free but Bokhchuud has control.
Nice elbow from Bokhchuud.
Bokhchuud throws an elbow but it misses.
Bokhchuud is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Brand is defending well for now.
Bokhchuud lands a damaging elbow.
Brand takes an elbow to the temple.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bokhchuud works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bokhchuud goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T1#
Bokhchuud lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Bokhchuud - that landed with a thud.
Bokhchuud scores a nice knee to the body.
Bokhchuud keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Brand's efforts to push away.
Bokhchuud throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Bokhchuud with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bokhchuud is working Brand over against the cage.
Bokhchuud lands a good knee to the midsection. Brand won't want to take too many of those.
Bokhchuud unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bokhchuud lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Brand backwards.
Bokhchuud lands with a right to the head.
Bokhchuud gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Bokhchuud misses with a knee strike.
Bokhchuud lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bokhchuud scores with a knee to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brand wants to break the clinch but can't.
Khuchtei Bokhchuud is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Brand wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bokhchuud using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bokhchuud.
Brand takes a knee to the side of the body.
Brand wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Brand has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Brand tries to circle away but Bokhchuud has him pinned against the cage.
Brand looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Brand takes an elbow to the forehead.
Brand has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T3#
Bokhchuud prevents Brand from breaking the clinch.
Brand is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Brand can't break the clinch.
Bokhchuud lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bokhchuud gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Brand is trying to force a seperation but Bokhchuud has the dominant position.
Brand has had enough of the clinch but Bokhchuud keeps him there for the moment.
Bokhchuud keeps control of Brand as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A nice left hand lands by Bokhchuud.
Brand looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bokhchuud. #T4#
Brand tries to break the clinch but Bokhchuud is controlling the position.
Bokhchuud tries to work over Brand's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Brand working hard to break the clinch.
Brand wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Brand tries to break the clinch but Bokhchuud is controlling the position.
Brand is trying to force a seperation but Bokhchuud has the dominant position.
Bokhchuud throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Brand blocks it with crossed arms.
Brand is trying to break the clinch but Bokhchuud is controlling him.
Brand is trying to push Bokhchuud away but Bokhchuud has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Daniel Brand has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Khuchtei Bokhchuud comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bokhchuud 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 24:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 24:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 24:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Khuchtei Bokhchuud!
Khuchtei Bokhchuud managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Voodoo Nutrition, into his post fight interview.

Event: RISE 45: Halo v Motts
Date: Mar 27, 2022

#R1#
Krieg misses with a series of wild punches.
Brand throws out a counter right but Krieg avoids it with no problem.
Brand slips a jab and a cross from Krieg.
Brand missing with a left hand there. Krieg was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Krieg avoids the body shot from Brand.
Krieg ducks under a wild hook from Brand.
Brand avoids a punch combination nicely.
Krieg throws a series of punches but Brand avoids them all with ease.
Krieg throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Brand throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Krieg definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Blitz Krieg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brand jabs Krieg to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nice defenses there by Krieg.
A swing and a miss from Brand.
Krieg rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Brand moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Brand let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Brand looks to throw the jab but Krieg is out of range.
It looked like Krieg was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Brand scores with a nice head shot.#CUT2#It looks like Blitz Krieg has been cut.
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!
Brand misses with a hook.
Krieg takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Brand throws an overhand right that lands on Krieg's shoulder, as Krieg tries to avoid the shot.
Brand avoids a punch combination nicely. #T1#
Krieg throws a right and a left that both miss.
Brand jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Brand swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brand misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Krieg.
Krieg throws a nice looking combination but Brand bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Krieg steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Brand.
Krieg fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Brand throws a series of punches but Krieg avoids them all with ease.
Krieg misses with a jab, cross combination.
A slow jab from Brand misses its intended target.
Brand scores with a jab to the body.
Brand misses with a straight left.
No joy there for Brand, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Brand misses with a straight left.
Krieg swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Brand counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Brand throws a shot 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!
Brand just misses with a punch to the body.
Brand connects with the punch.#T2#
Krieg lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The fighters circling - Brand throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Krieg lands a two punch combo.
Krieg falls off balance throwing a combination
and Brand counters with a nice body shot.
Krieg throws a series of punches but Brand moves out of range.
Krieg throws a right and a left that both miss.
Brand throws a hook but Krieg blocks it.
Krieg misses with a few strikes there.
Brand doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A swing and a miss from Brand.
Brand tests Krieg's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Krieg rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Brand moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Krieg uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brand.
It looked like Krieg was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Brand scores with a nice head shot.
Krieg throws a right and a left that Brand avoids nicely.
Krieg throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Brand.
Krieg swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Brand let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Krieg uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brand.#T3#
Krieg uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brand.
A slow jab from Brand misses its intended target.
A combination from Krieg does no damage.
Brand looks to score with a jab to the body but Krieg is just out of range.
A left lands for Brand.
Sloppy strikes from Krieg. Those never looked like landing.
Sloppy strikes from Brand. Those never looked like landing.
Krieg tries to bum rush Brand with a series of wild strikes but Brand uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Brand throws a shot from downtown. Krieg moves away and avoids it.
A telegraphed right hand from Brand misses the target.
Brand is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Krieg.
Brand misses the jab.
Krieg is looking for a counter combo.
Krieg misses with a combination
and Brand counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Krieg fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Brand misses with an uppercut.
Krieg tries to bum rush Brand with a series of wild strikes but Brand uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Krieg ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Some wild striking there from Krieg. #T4#
Brand throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Krieg sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Brand looks to land a right hand but Krieg moved out of range.
Krieg's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Krieg duly obliges.
Krieg misses with a wild combination.
Krieg bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Krieg throws a series of punches but Brand moves out of range.
Krieg misses with a two punch combination.
Brand takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A punch combination from Brand misses.
Krieg slips a jab from Brand.
Krieg lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Brand circles away quickly and effectively.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Krieg lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Brand circles away quickly and effectively.
Brand loads up on a big right hand but Krieg slips the punch.
Krieg ducks under a wild hook from Brand.
Krieg throws a series of punches but Brand moves out of range.
Krieg will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
It seemed like Brand was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Daniel Brand will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Blitz Krieg's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
A jab from Brand misses.
Krieg throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The fighters circling - Brand throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Krieg fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Krieg throws a right hand that Brand ducks under and follows up with a left that Brand also avoids with ease.
Brand jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Krieg rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Brand moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Daniel Brand seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A punch combination from Krieg misses.
Krieg misses with a double jab.
Krieg lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Brand circles away quickly and effectively.
Krieg throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Brand.
Krieg tries to bum rush Brand with a series of wild strikes but Brand uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Brand throws a jab but it's blocked by Krieg.
Brand misses with a looping left.
Brand jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Brand looks to throw the jab but Krieg is out of range.
Krieg lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Brand circles away quickly and effectively.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Krieg throws a right and a left that both miss.
Brand tests Krieg's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T1#
Krieg fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Krieg slips under a jab.
It looked like Krieg was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Brand throws a hook but Krieg avoids it easily.
Krieg throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Brand in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Krieg throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Krieg bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A combination from Krieg does no damage.
Brand throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brand works Krieg's body with a nice hook.
Blitz Krieg is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Krieg throws a left and a right that both miss
and Brand counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A big left from Brand misses.
Krieg uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brand.
Brand misses with a double jab.
Brand throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice defenses there by Krieg.
A jab lands there for Brand.
Brand showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Krieg.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Krieg moves away from the strike by Brand. #T2#
Brand clobbers Krieg with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Brand throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Krieg throws a right hand that Brand ducks under and follows up with a left that Brand also avoids with ease.
Brand connects with a crisp jab. #CUT2#Blitz Krieg's cut is getting worse.
Good shot there by Brand.
Brand digs a good hook to Krieg's body.
Brand thows a left - swing and a miss!
Krieg misses with a jab, cross combination.
Brand throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Krieg sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Krieg tries to bum rush Brand with a series of wild strikes but Brand uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Brand unleashes a big counter combination but Krieg bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Brand swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Krieg.
Krieg takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Brand misses with an uppercut. Krieg saw that one coming.
Brand misses with a looping right.
Brand throws a body shot but no joy.
Krieg uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brand.
Krieg throws a combination that misses
enabling Brand to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
Brand looks to land a left hand but Krieg moved out of range nicely.
As Brand looks to move away, Krieg throws a big counter combo but Brand just gets out of the way.
Krieg fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Brand! But no joy.
Brand throws a body shot but no joy.
Brand throws a big shot that misses.
Krieg uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brand.
Krieg swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Brand to counter with a crisp jab.
Brand misses with a looping right.
Brand thuds his right hand into Krieg's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CUT2#Blitz Krieg's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Brand swings for the body but Krieg moves out of range.
Krieg misses with a double jab
and Krieg takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Brand scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Brand takes a swing at Krieg's ribcage but misses.
Brand throws a series of punches but Krieg moves out of range. #KD2#
Brand drops Krieg with a left right combo! Brand follows him down to the ground into side control. #ROC2#Krieg 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!#SU2#
Brand decides to stand up, so the ref orders Krieg to his feet.
Krieg steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Brand.#T4#
Brand feints a jab promting Krieg to slip. Brand then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Krieg slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Oh Krieg is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2#Jeez, Blitz Krieg's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Brand missing with a left hand there. Krieg was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Krieg uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brand.
Krieg seems to have got his legs back now.
Krieg misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Krieg uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brand.
Krieg swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Krieg throws a nice looking combination but Brand bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Brand throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Krieg falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Brand to counter with a crisp jab.
Brand has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Brand throws a series of punches but Krieg moves out of range.
Brand slips a jab and a cross from Krieg.
Krieg swinging wildly here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brand lands a lovely overhand right.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Blitz Krieg's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Daniel Brand!
Blitz Krieg was interviewed post fight and said 'I might have lost the fight but I haven't lost the war! I will seek vengeance!'.

Event: RISE 38: Hunter v Irrawaddy
Date: Mar 06, 2022

#R1#
Brand waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shebu.
Brand jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #CUT#It looks like Tavon Shebu has been cut.#KD#
Brand drops Shebu with a left and a right! Oh, Shebu is hurt - Brand dives into side control looking to finish!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SU#
Brand stands up and beckons Shebu to his feet.
Shebu wants to clinch up but Brand keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Brand gets tackled into the cage by Shebu. Shebu maintains the clinch.
Shebu is struggling to control the position.
Brand wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Brand's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Shebu misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brand.
Shebu taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Shebu is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Brand is defending well.
Brand is trying to break free.
Brand on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Shebu misses with a punch on the inside.
Brand on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Shebu misses with a punch on the inside.
Brand prevents a takedown attempt there.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Shebu has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#T1#
Brand wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Shebu keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Brand's efforts to push away.
Shebu prevents Brand from breaking the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Shebu keeps control of Brand as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A bit of stalling here from Shebu.
Shebu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Shebu lands a shoulder strike.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Shebu misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Brand.
Shebu lands with a short shot to the head.
Shebu has Brand pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Brand manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Daniel Brand has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tavon Shebu.
Brand gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Shebu.
Shebu has a couple of punches blocked by Brand.
A frustrated look appears on Brand's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Shebu landing knees to the body. #T2#
Brand prevents a takedown attempt there.
Brand is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Brand has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Shebu drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Brand gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Brand tries to break free but Shebu pushes him back against the cage.
Brand is trying to push Shebu away but Shebu has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Shebu misses with a hook to the ribs.
A frustrated look appears on Brand's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Brand avoiding damage as Shebu throws knees to the body.
Shebu lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brand is trying to push Shebu away but Shebu has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Shebu unloads a knee to the mid-section. Brand lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Brand can't break the clinch.
Brand blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shebu tries to throw a body punch but Brand avoids it by throwing Shebu back against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Shebu is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Brand is keeping busy.#T3#
Shebu drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Good body shot from Shebu.
Shebu avoiding damage.
Shebu scores with a shot to the side of Brand's head.
Shebu tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Brand avoids it.
Shebu lands a hook that snaps the head of Brand backwards.
Shebu is looking to take this one to the mat.
Shebu tries a body shot but Brand blocks it.
Shebu goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Brand breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tavon Shebu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Shebu clinches.
Shebu taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Shebu wants a takedown but no success here.
Shebu missing with knees to the body.
Shebu misses with a body punch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Shebu - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters. #T4#
Shebu lands a nice uppercut.
Shebu has Brand pressed against the cage, preventing Brand from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Shebu trying to land knees to the body.
Brand wants to get back to striking at distance but Shebu won't allow it.
Shebu tries for a takedown. No joy. #TD2#
Shebu has hold of one of Brand's legs. Brand is fighting the takedown attempt but Shebu gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.

Brand has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Shebu is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short body shot lands from Shebu as the two fighters clinch.
Shebu can't get the takedown. #BC#
Brand breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shebu darts in trying to clinch
and Brand counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Brand scores with a jab. Shebu acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Shebu is defended easily by Brand.
Brand is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Brand throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
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 Daniel Brand will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tavon Shebu's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL2#
Brand tries to keep at a distance but Shebu has taken the fight into the clinch.
Shebu has Brand pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Brand manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Shebu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Brand wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Brand's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brand.
Nice body punch from Shebu - that landed with a thud. #TD2#
Shebu turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Brand wants to get back to his feet but Shebu drags him back down.
The strikes coming from Shebu are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Brand is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Shebu scoring with punches and elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shebu is putting a hurting on Brand here, landing some big shots from side control.
Shebu sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Brand is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Brand is working to avoid the ground and pound but Shebu connects with a decent elbow.
Brand is trying to get back to his feet.
Shebu cracks Brand with a big elbow.
Brand tries to escape but Shebu is in control.
Shebu misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #T1##ES#
Brand bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Shebu shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Brand counters with a stiff right hand.
Shebu shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Brand defends it nicely.
Brand seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Daniel Brand has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tavon Shebu.#CL2#
Shebu has taken the fight to the clinch.
Brand wants to break the clinch but can't.
Brand blocking some punches.
Shebu struggles to land a body shot inside as Brand controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brand.
A nice left hand lands by Shebu.
Shebu landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Brand tries to break the clinch but Shebu is controlling the position.
Brand is trying to force a seperation but Shebu has the dominant position.
Brand wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #T2#
Brand on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Brand takes a shot to the head. #BC#
Brand breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD2#
Shebu gets the takedown into side control.

Brand throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shebu darts in looking for a takedown but Brand gets double underhooks and turns Shebu into the cage. #CL2#
Brand gets tackled into the cage by Shebu. Shebu maintains the clinch.
Shebu drops down looking for an ankle pick but Brand pulls his leg out and moves away.
Daniel Brand is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brand lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CL2#
Shebu moves into range and clinches up with Brand.
Brand looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Brand wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Shebu looking to slow down the pace here.
Shebu is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
The referee calls for Shebu to work. #T3#
Shebu tries to land knees in the clinch but Brand avoids the damage to the body.
Shebu leaning against his opponent.
Brand has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Shebu drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Brand has had enough of the clinch but Shebu keeps him there for the moment.
Shebu is leaning against Brand and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Brand wants to break the clinch but can't.
Shebu lands with a short shot to the head.
Brand is looking to break free of the clinch but Shebu has double underhooks.
Shebu working aggressively here.
Shebu is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Brand is defending well for now.
Brand is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Shebu struggles to land a body shot inside as Brand controls his hands.
Shebu manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Brand is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Shebu looking to stall. #T4##BC#
Brand breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Brand throws a right hand that Shebu ducks under and follows up with a left that Shebu also avoids with ease.
Brand ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Shebu wants to clinch.
Brand misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shebu. #CL2#
Shebu has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC#
Brand breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Brand checks the leg kick nicely there.
Shebu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Brand paws at him with a jab and circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Brand misses the target.
Shebu with a poor takedown #KD#
and Brand counters with a right hand that sends Shebu tumbling to the canvas! Can Brand finish him? He dives into Shebu's guard looking to do just that!#ROC#Shebu is rocked!#CUT#That has opened up Tavon Shebu's cut even more.
Brand will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
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!#SU#
Brand stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Shebu is still on wobbly legs! Can Brand finish him?
Brand lands an uppercut, right on the button! Shebu tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Daniel Brand!

Event: RISE 28: Brand v St Stone
Date: Feb 13, 2022

#R1##CL2#
St Stone pushes Brand up against the cage in a clinch.
St Stone throws a knee to the head but misses.
St Stone lands an elbow that stopped Brand in his tracks for a moment.
St Stone stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Knees in the clinch landing for St Stone.
St Stone gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
St Stone using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Brand has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A frustrated look appears on Brand's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Brand is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
St Stone tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brand's elbow.
Brand wants to break the clinch but can't.
St Stone'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.
St Stone throws an elbow but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A knee to the head by St Stone.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from St Stone.
St Stone is pushing Brand up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
St Stone continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
St Stone tries a knee to the head but Brand blocks it. #T1#
Nice elbow from St Stone.
St Stone creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Brand looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
St Stone tries a body shot but Brand blocks it.
St Stone lands a knee to the body.
St Stone has Brand pushed against the cage.
St Stone looking to throw knees to the head but Brand is blocking nicely.
St Stone lands an elbow just above Brand 's eye.
St Stone lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT2#It looks like Daniel Brand has been cut.
St Stone gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
St Stone lands an elbow inside that Brand shrugs off.
St Stone comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Brand wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but St Stone has him pressed against the cage.
St Stone throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Brand blocks it with crossed arms.
St Stone lands an elbow inside. #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!
St Stone creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Brand's defenses.
Brand blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Brand takes an elbow to the temple.
St Stone lands an elbow inside that Brand shrugs off.
St Stone misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brand is trying to break free.
Brand wants to break the clinch but can't.
St Stone lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT2#Daniel Brand's cut is getting worse.
Nice elbow from St Stone.
St Stone lands an elbow inside.
St Stone misses with a knee strike.
St Stone creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Brand's defenses.
St Stone stalling against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
St Stone pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
St Stone trying to land knees to the body.
St Stone has Brand pressed against the cage, preventing Brand from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T3#
St Stone swings away with an uppercut that misses.
St Stone lands an elbow just above Brand 's eye. #CUT2#Daniel Brand's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Brand has had enough of the clinch but St Stone keeps him there for the moment.
Brand is trying to force a seperation but St Stone has the dominant position.
St Stone tries a body shot but Brand blocks it.
St Stone with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
St Stone misses with a knee strike.
St Stone throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
St Stone lands an elbow inside.
St Stone lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
St Stone lands an elbow inside.
We've been informed that St Stone has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
St Stone lands an elbow inside. #CUT2#Jeez, Daniel Brand's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
St Stone keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Brand's efforts to push away.
St Stone scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Brand takes an elbow to the temple.
St Stone will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Brand up against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Brand's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T4#
Brand takes an elbow to the temple.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Daniel Brand's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Marcus St Stone!
Marcus St Stone spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: RISE 21: Brand v Breedon
Date: Jan 23, 2022

#R1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Breedon or perhaps it was just good defense by Brand, which made it look bad.
It looked like Brand was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Breedon.
No luck for Breedon with that takedown attempt.
Brand misses with a wild body shot.
Breedon shoots in and drives through. Brand sprawls well.
Daniel Brand has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Breedon.#TD2#
Breedon closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The referee asks Breedon politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Breedon prefers to stall for the moment though.
Brand pushes Breedon away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Breedon gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Brand trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Breedon throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Breedon taking a breather here.
Breedon prevents Brand from escaping the position.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Breedon moves into full mount!
Brand knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Breedon on the ground.#T1#
Brand is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Breedon working the ground and pound effectively.
Brand tries to buck Breedon off but he can't manage it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Breedon content just to control the position here.
Brand'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.
Breedon sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Breedon can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Brand is looking to escape.
Breedon has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Brand tries to buck Breedon off but he can't manage it. #T2#
Breedon lands a big shot there that rocks Brand but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Breedon misses with a head shot.#ES#
Brand bucks Breedon off and manages to get back to his feet!
Breedon misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD2#
Breedon shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Brand is trying to defend but Breedon finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brand is looking to escape.
Brand keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Breedon trying to pass the guard but Brand defending well.
Breedon seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Brand wants to get back to his feet. #T3#
Breedon wants to control but Brand is keeping him busy. #ES#
Brand manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Breedon keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Brand prevents a takedown attempt there.
Breedon tries for a takedown. No joy.
Breedon is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Brand is defending well.#TD2#
Breedon turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Sloppy strikes there by Breedon.
Brand is pushing Breedon's head away, looking to escape. Breedon manages to hold on to the position though.
Breedon takes a little break here. Brand wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Brand wants to get back to his feet.
Breedon lands a decent elbow from side control. #T4##SUB2#
Breedon thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #ES#
Brand sneaks out the side door and pushes Breedon away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
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!
Brand connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Breedon's hands.
Breedon looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD2#
Breedon looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Brand wants to stand but Breedon is controlling the position.
Breedon scoring with some ground and pound.
Breedon slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Breedon is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Brand will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Brand takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tom Breedon will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Breedon misses with a takedown attempt - Brand sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Brand went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#TD2#
Breedon looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Brand is trying to stand.
Breedon wants to pass the guard but Brand is defending well.
Brand is trying to stand back up but Breedon is controlling him
Breedon wants to control but Brand is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Breedon is working for a submission of some sort.
Breedon prevents Brand from standing back up. #SUB2#
Breedon is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Brand is just riding it out for now. Breedon eventually gives up the hold.
Brand tries to kick Breedon off but Breedon keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T1#
Breedon controlling the action here.
Brand is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Daniel Brand is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
Breedon shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Brand's guard.
Breedon trying to control but Brand is working from the bottom.
Breedon is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Brand wants to get back to his feet but Breedon is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T2#
Breedon postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Brand wants to stand but Breedon is controlling the position.
Breedon wants to control from the top but Brand keeps moving.
Breedon sitting in guard here, content to control.
Breedon trying to control but Brand is working from the bottom.
Breedon stops Brand from standing up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Brand swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Breedon throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Brand's waist but Brand gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Breedon off to one side.
Breedon moves out of range of the strikes.
Tom Breedon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Breedon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brand.#T3#
Breedon shoots in for a double leg but Brand sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Daniel Brand has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Breedon.
Brand looks to land a right hand but Breedon moved out of range.
Breedon avoids the body shot from Brand.
Breedon shoots in and drives through. Brand sprawls well.
Brand jabs at Breedon's body.
Breedon gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Brand cracks Breedon with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Brand lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Breedon tries to score a power double leg takedown but Brand sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Breedon somewhat.
Breedon shoots in but Brand avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Breedon is breathing heavily.
A big left from Brand misses.
As Brand backs off Breedon throws a huge counter combo but Brand manages to avoid it all.
Breedon dives in and grabs Brand's left leg, looking for a takedown. Brand pushes down on Breedon's head and hops out.
Breedon fails with the takedown.#T4#
Brand ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Breedon walks into a straight right hand from Brand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brand throws the left hand but Breedon avoids the punch easily.
Breedon tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Brand swivels and escapes.
Breedon misses with a takedown attempt
and Brand counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Breedon has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Brand finds it's way round the side to connect with Breedon's head.
Brand digs a good hook to Breedon's body.
Donk. Brand catches Breedon right on the button with a cross.#KD#
Brand steps into range and cracks Breedon with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Breedon flops backwards and Brand dives into his guard looking to finish! #ROC#Breedon is rocked!
Brand wants to stand but Breedon is controlling his posture from full guard.
Breedon is still in real trouble! Can Brand finish him?
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Brand 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#
Brand paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Breedon seems to have recovered his senses.
Breedon shoots in but Brand avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Brand is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Breedon can do to turn this around?
Brand throws a nice looking combination but Breedon bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Brand cracks Breedon with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#KD#
Brand moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Breedon goes down! Can Brand finish him!?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brand wants to stand but Breedon is controlling his posture from full guard.
Brand stopping the sweep attempt from Breedon.#SU#
Brand stands up from Breedon's guard - Brand perhaps looking for a knockout.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Brand! Breedon is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daniel Brand!

Event: RISE 14: Veainu v Maestre
Date: Jan 02, 2022

#R1#
Brandis throws a body shot but no joy.
Brandis swinging wildly here.
Brand went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Good shot there by Brand.
Brandis throws a nice looking combination but Brand bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Brand misses with a jab, cross combination.
Brand takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Brand throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brand throws an overhand right that lands on Brandis's shoulder, as Brandis tries to avoid the shot.
Brand connects with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brandis misses with a shot to the body
and Brand cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jab, jab by Brand - just one landing.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Brand! Brandis is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daniel Brand!
Fletch Brandis was interviewed post fight and said 'I think I'm gonna drink a Miller Lite tonight and play some pool.'.

Event: RISE 9: Chugman v Granger
Date: Dec 12, 2021

#R1#
Brand showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bullion.
Bullion swings widly with a right hand
and Brand counters with a nice uppercut.
Bullion throws a right and a left that both miss.
No luck for Bullion with that takedown attempt.
A punch combination from Bullion misses.
Brand connects with a right hand. Bullion shakes it off.
Bullion fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bullion closes this distance looking for a takedown but Brand circles away.
Bullion misses with a two punch combination. #CL2#
Bullion closes the distance and clinches.
Bullion lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bullion is trying to pull guard but Brand turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Daniel Brand has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Silver Bullion.
Bullion jumps guard but Brand stands there with Bullion around his waist. Bullion gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #BC#
Brand pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1##CL2#
Bullion has closed the distance and engaged Brand in a clinch. #BC#
Brand breaks the clinch.
Bullion wants to clinch.
Brand swats away the attempt to clinch by Bullion.#CL2#
Brand tries to keep at a distance but Bullion has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bullion lands a right hand. #BC#
Brand escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Brand misses with a straight left.
Brand misses with an uppercut.
Bullion slips under a jab from Brand.#T2#
Bullion is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #CUT#It looks like Silver Bullion has been cut.
Bullion fails with an attempt to clinch.
Daniel Brand is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brand moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A punch combination from Bullion misses.
Brand is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Bullion moves out of range of the strikes.
Bullion throws a right and a left that Brand avoids nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bullion tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Brand paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bullion needs to keep his hands up - Brand had a free shot at his head there.
Bullion lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Brand circles away quickly and effectively.
Bullion shoots for a double leg takedown but Brand sprawls well. He's pushed Bullion's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bullion shoots in for a takedown but Brand shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bullion looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Brand swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Brand looks to land a left hand but Bullion moved out of range nicely.
Bullion throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Brand counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL2#
Bullion fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Brand, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Brand breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T3#
Bullion lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Bullion tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Brand paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Brand was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Brand is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Bullion works over Brand's head and body with a nice combination.
Bullion dodges the punch combination from Brand.
Bullion shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Brand as he avoids it easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Brand as he connects with a hook.#CL2#
Bullion has managed to clinch. #BC#
Brand's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Brand scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Brand keeps the fight on the outside.
Brand is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bullion looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Bullion fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Brand, pushing him back against the cage.#T4#
Bullion tries for a takedown. No joy. #BC#
Brand's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Bullion clinches with his opponent. #BC#
Brand breaks the clinch.
Nice uppercut there from Brand.
Brand scores with a body shot. #CL2#
Bullion moves into range and clinches up with Brand.
Bullion tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Brand smiles and moves away.
Brand connects with a single shot there.
The crowd cheers as Brand lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bullion doesn't seem phased though.
Brand takes a swing at Bullion's ribcage but misses.
A jab from Brand finds it's way through Bullion's defenses.
Brand throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Brand dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Silver Bullion's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
A combination from Bullion does no damage.
Brand misses with the combination.
Brand keeps the fight on the outside.
Bullion throws a right and a left that Brand avoids nicely. #CL2#
Bullion moves into range and clinches up with Brand.#BC#
Brand breaks from the clinch.
Bullion tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Brand manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
It looked like Brand wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Brand with a jab.
Brand works Bullion's body with a nice hook.
Bullion throws a combination that misses #KD#
and Brand lands a stunning uppercut that sends Bullion to the mat! #ROC#Bullion is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SU#
Brand stands up out of the half guard.
Brand jabs Bullion to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Brand jabs Bullion to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bullion is breathing heavily.#KD#
Brand steps into range and cracks Bullion with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Bullion flops backwards and Brand dives into his guard looking to finish!
Bullion is still in real trouble! Can Brand finish him?#SU#
Brand stands up from Bullion's guard - Brand perhaps looking for a knockout. #T1#
Brand wobbles Bullion with a right hand and the left hook that follows puts him on his rear! Brand dives in with a huge flying punch that connects right on the button and puts Bullion to sleep! - What a violent and spectacular finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Daniel Brand!

Event: RISE 5: Gustavsson v Carter
Date: Nov 28, 2021

#R1#
Bakiyev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brand misses the shot to the body.
Bakiyev swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Brand scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Brand lands an uppercut, right on the button! Bakiyev tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Daniel Brand!

Event: RISE 3: Lemieux v Kraag
Date: Nov 14, 2021

#R1##CL2#
St Stone clinches up with Brand and pushes him back against the cage.
St Stone tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
St Stone prevents Brand from breaking the clinch.
We've been informed that St Stone 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.
St Stone landing knees to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Daniel Brand has been cut.
St Stone comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Brand is trying to break the clinch but St Stone has him pressed against the cage.
Brand tries to break free but St Stone pushes him back against the cage.
St Stone comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
St Stone lands an elbow that stopped Brand in his tracks for a moment.
Nice elbow from St Stone.
St Stone lands a knee to the head.
Brand wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
St Stone has Brand pressed against the cage, preventing Brand from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
St Stone is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Brand looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
St Stone pushes Brand back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
St Stone content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The crowd are getting on St Stone's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.#T1#
St Stone lands an elbow inside.
St Stone prevents Brand from breaking the clinch.
St Stone gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Brand blocks an elbow strike from St Stone.
St Stone with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A nice glancing elbow lands by St Stone.
Brand takes an elbow to the temple.
St Stone keeps control of Brand as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Brand wants to break the clinch but can't.
St Stone tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A frustrated look appears on Brand's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from St Stone.
A nice glancing elbow lands by St Stone.
St Stone gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT2#Daniel Brand's cut is getting worse.
St Stone pressing his opponent against the cage.
Brand is trying to break the clinch but St Stone has him pressed against the cage.
Brand blocks an elbow strike from St Stone. #T2#
St Stone has Brand pressed against the cage, preventing Brand from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Brand blocks a punch to the side of the head.
St Stone gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
St Stone gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
St Stone throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Brand blocks it with crossed arms.
Brand is trying to force a seperation but St Stone has the dominant position.
Come on St Stone - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
St Stone stalls.
St Stone misses with a knee strike.
Brand is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
St Stone throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
St Stone gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Brand avoids the elbow strike from St Stone, against the cage.
Brand wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Nice elbow from St Stone.
St Stone throws a knee to the head but misses. #T3#
St Stone effectively controlling the action here.
Brand takes an elbow to the forehead.
St Stone prevents Brand from breaking the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Brand's face as he tries to break the clinch.
St Stone is struggling to control the position.
St Stone lands a right hand that snaps the head of Brand backwards.
St Stone lands an elbow just above Brand 's eye.
St Stone with an attempt at a knee that misses.
St Stone misses with a knee strike.
St Stone using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A frustrated look appears on Brand's face as he tries to break the clinch.
St Stone lands a nice elbow.
St Stone pressing his opponent against the cage. #T4#
Brand takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT2#Daniel Brand's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
A frustrated look appears on Brand's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Brand takes an elbow to the temple.
Brand wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
St Stone swings wildly with an uppercut but Brand uses good head movement to avoid it.
St Stone keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Brand's efforts to push away.
St Stone pressing his opponent against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
St Stone lands a damaging elbow.
Brand avoids the elbow strike from St Stone, against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, St Stone throws an elbow but misses.
St Stone pushes Brand back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brand has had enough of the clinch but St Stone keeps him there for the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marcus St Stone dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Daniel Brand's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##CL2#
St Stone pushes Brand up against the cage in a clinch.
Brand is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
St Stone taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Brand is trying to break the clinch but St Stone is controlling him.
St Stone tries a knee to the head but Brand blocks it.
A nice glancing elbow lands by St Stone.
St Stone putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Brand in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
St Stone putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Brand in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
St Stone works on Brand's body with a couple of short punches.
St Stone lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT2#Jeez, Daniel Brand's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
St Stone throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Brand blocks it with crossed arms.
A knee to the head by St Stone.
Brand takes a knee to the side of the body.
St Stone tries a knee to the head but Brand blocks it.
St Stone stalling the fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
St Stone'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.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
St Stone putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Brand in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.#T1#
St Stone lands an elbow inside that Brand shrugs off.
The referee calls for St Stone to work.
St Stone controlling the action here for a moment.
Nice elbow from St Stone.
A frustrated look appears on Brand's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Brand has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Brand prevents a body shot from St Stone.
Brand takes an elbow to the forehead.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Daniel Brand's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Marcus St Stone!
Marcus St Stone bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 27, 2021

#R1#
Gustafsson throws a leg kick but Brand sees it coming and moves out of range.
Brand throws out a counter right but Gustafsson avoids it with no problem.
Gustafsson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Brand lands a jab to the head.
Brand takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sloppy strikes from Gustafsson. Those never looked like landing.
Gustafsson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Brand blocks a jab.
Brand lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Brand throws a lazy uppercut
and Gustafsson counters with a left and a right that stings Brand.
Brand looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Some wild striking there from Gustafsson.
As Gustafsson backs off Brand throws a huge counter combo but Gustafsson manages to avoid it all.
Oscar Gustafsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brand connects with a looping right hand.
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!
Gustafsson throws an off balance right hand
enabling Brand to counter with a crisp jab.
Brand looks to land a combination but Gustafsson avoids it well.
Gustafsson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gustafsson swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Brand waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gustafsson.
Gustafsson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brand sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gustafsson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Brand misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gustafsson.
Brand looks to throw the jab but Gustafsson is out of range.
Brand misses with a wild body shot.
Brand looks to land a combination but Gustafsson avoids it well.
Brand avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gustafsson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Brand moves out of range as Gustafsson strikes.
Gustafsson looks to throw the jab but Brand is out of range.
Gustafsson's corner calls for a 1-2. Gustafsson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Gustafsson misses with a lunging right hand
letting Brand counter with a right hand.
Brand misses with an uppercut
and Gustafsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gustafsson fails to land with a series of punches.
Gustafsson cracks Brand with a right hand to the side of the head.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gustafsson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nice uppercut there from Gustafsson.
A jab from Gustafsson misses.
Gustafsson walks into a jab.
A jab from Gustafsson misses.
Gustafsson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The fighters circling - Gustafsson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Brand slips under a jab from Gustafsson.
Gustafsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brand moves away.
Brand misses with a looping right.
Gustafsson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Brand on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Good shot there by Brand.
Gustafsson slips under a jab from Brand.
Nice shot lands for Gustafsson.
Brand walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T3#
Gustafsson throws a shot from downtown. Brand moves away and avoids it.
Brand scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gustafsson scores with a three punch combo!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gustafsson, as that shot connected.
Gustafsson cracks Brand with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Gustafsson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Gustafsson misses with a looping left.
Brand uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gustafsson.
Gustafsson misses with a looping right.
Brand throws an off balance right hand
letting Gustafsson counter with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gustafsson lands a nice looking body shot.
Brand throws a hook but Gustafsson avoids it easily.
Gustafsson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Brand keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gustafsson.
Brand uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gustafsson.
Gustafsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brand.
Brand 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.#T4#
Brand takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Brand uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gustafsson.
Gustafsson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Brand ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A shot to the body from Gustafsson misses
and Gustafsson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Brand tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gustafsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Brand.
Brand scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Gustafsson misses with a straight right.
A little jabbing left from Brand on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice uppercut there from Gustafsson.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gustafsson. Brand does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brand swings for the body but Gustafsson moves out of range.
Gustafsson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Brand scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gustafsson digs a good body shot into Brand's ribs.
Gustafsson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Gustafsson throws a hook but Brand blocks it.
Gustafsson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Brand closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Oscar Gustafsson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Gustafsson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gustafsson digs a good hook to Brand's body.
Brand misses the shot to the body.
Gustafsson is looking for a counter combo.
Brand swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gustafsson misses with a hook
and Gustafsson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gustafsson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brand can do to turn this around?
Gustafsson misses with a left hand
and Brand counters with a nice uppercut.
Gustafsson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nice defenses there by Gustafsson.
Brand misses with a lunging right hand
and Gustafsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gustafsson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Brand throws a big shot that misses.
Gustafsson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gustafsson moves out of range of the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Gustafsson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Brand misses with an uppercut
letting Gustafsson counter with a right hand.
Gustafsson slips under a jab.
Gustafsson throws a lazy uppercut
and Brand counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Brand jabs Gustafsson right on the nose. Gustafsson blinks but takes it well.
Gustafsson misses with a body shot
and Brand counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gustafsson thinking.
Gustafsson slips a straight right by Brand.
Brand throws a one two combo.
Gustafsson ducks under a wild hook from Brand.
Gustafsson throws a hook but Brand avoids it easily.
Gustafsson misses with a hook.
Brand misses with a jab to the body
and Gustafsson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Brand might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Gustafsson has got the better of the exchanges.
Gustafsson misses with a body shot.
Gustafsson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gustafsson misses with a hook. Brand ducked under it nicely.
Gustafsson loads up on a big right hand but Brand slips the punch.
Brand loads up on a big right hand but Gustafsson slips the punch.
Gustafsson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gustafsson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #T2#
Brand scores with a jab to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A low kick from Gustafsson is predictable there
and Brand counters with a nice body shot.
Gustafsson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Brand appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Gustafsson misses with an uppercut. Brand saw that one coming.
A punch combination from Brand misses.
Gustafsson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Gustafsson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice uppercut there from Brand.
Brand misses with a right hand
and Brand takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Brand with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gustafsson to score with a decent uppercut.
Donk. Gustafsson catches Brand right on the button with a cross.
Gustafsson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Brand back to the cage. Gustafsson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Gustafsson just misses with a punch to the body.
Gustafsson misses with a double jab.
Gustafsson misses the jab.#T3#
Gustafsson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Brand keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Gustafsson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Gustafsson has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Gustafsson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Brand circles away quickly and effectively.
Gustafsson misses with a body shot
and Brand connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Brand misses with a straight right.
Gustafsson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Brand ducks under a wild hook from Gustafsson.
Gustafsson looks to land a left hand but Brand moved out of range nicely.
Gustafsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brand.
Gustafsson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Brand scores with a nice right hand.
Gustafsson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd cheers as Gustafsson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Brand doesn't seem phased though.
Brand throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gustafsson counters with a stiff right hand.
A slow jab from Brand misses its intended target. #T4#
Brand swings for the body but Gustafsson moves out of range.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Brand throws a looping overhand right but Gustafsson ducks down to avoid it.
Brand misses with a looping right.
Gustafsson throws out a loose jab but Brand uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gustafsson cracks a nice hook into Brand's ribs.
Brand just misses with a punch to the body.
Gustafsson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Brand takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Brand takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Gustafsson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Brand counters with a nice uppercut.
Gustafsson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brand moves out of range of the strikes.
Gustafsson misses with an uppercut. Brand saw that one coming.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Gustafsson here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Gustafsson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Brand.
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 Oscar Gustafsson will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Gustafsson throws a leg kick
and Brand counters with a right hand to the body.
Gustafsson slips a straight right by Brand.
Gustafsson throws a big shot that misses.
Brand loads up on a big right hand but Gustafsson slips the punch.
Brand throws a right and a left that Gustafsson avoids nicely.
Brand connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gustafsson. Gustafsson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Some wild striking there from Gustafsson.
Gustafsson misses with a combination
and Gustafsson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gustafsson lands with a nice combination. Brand backs away looking to recover.
Gustafsson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gustafsson throws a leg kick
and Brand counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Brand cracks Gustafsson with an open hand slap.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gustafsson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T1#
Brand throws a shot from downtown. Gustafsson moves away and avoids it.
Gustafsson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Gustafsson looks to land a left hand but Brand moved out of range nicely.
Gustafsson scores with a jab. Brand acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Gustafsson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Brand doesn't seem bothered though.
Gustafsson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Brand lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gustafsson circles away quickly and effectively.
Gustafsson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Brand throws a right and a left that Gustafsson avoids nicely.
Brand keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gustafsson scores with a leg kick.
Brand throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Brand has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
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!
Brand swings widly with a right hand
and Gustafsson counters with a stiff right hand.
Gustafsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Brand is just out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Brand. Those never looked like landing.
A counter left hand to the body from Gustafsson misses its target.#T2#
A big right from Gustafsson misses.
Gustafsson thumps Brand with a low kick.
Jab, jab by Gustafsson - just one landing.
Brand on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Gustafsson avoids the body shot from Brand.
Gustafsson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brand.
Gustafsson misses with a combination
and Brand counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gustafsson thinking.
Gustafsson misses with a hook
letting Brand counter with a right hand.
Gustafsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gustafsson looks to throw the jab but Brand is out of range.
Brand looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gustafsson throws a body shot but no joy.
Gustafsson scores with a one two! Brand had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Brand takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T3#
Gustafsson misses with a left hand
and Gustafsson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Brand shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Gustafsson eats them both and turns towards Brand to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Brand ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It seemed like Brand was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gustafsson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Gustafsson ducks under a wild hook from Brand.
Gustafsson connects with a body shot.
Gustafsson misses with a two punch combination.
Brand throws a body shot but no joy.
A little feinted left hand from Gustafsson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gustafsson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Brand swings widly with a right hand
and Brand takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gustafsson misses with a body shot.
Gustafsson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Brand lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gustafsson throws a right hand that misses
and Brand counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
Brand tries to bum rush Gustafsson with a series of wild strikes but Gustafsson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gustafsson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Brand at a distance.
A big right from Gustafsson misses.
Gustafsson tests Brand's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A punch combination from Gustafsson misses.
Brand misses the shot to the body.
Brand misses with a hook. Gustafsson ducked under it nicely.
Brand will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The fighters circling - Gustafsson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Brand thuds his right hand into Gustafsson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brand throws a lazy right hand but Gustafsson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Brand steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gustafsson.
Daniel Brand has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gustafsson misses with a series of wild punches.

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 Oscar Gustafsson.
Well Gustafsson 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oscar Gustafsson!
Oscar Gustafsson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: OFK 106 - Mad Onion Vs Knox
Date: Jul 14, 2021

#R1#
Brand misses with an uppercut
and Brand takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Brand changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Daniel Brand seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brand uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Line.
Line slips a jab and a cross from Brand.
A little feinted left hand from Line on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Brand looks to land a right hand but Line moved out of range.
Line swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Brand 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.
Line throws a poor cross that misses
and Line takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Brand just misses with a punch to the body.
Line scores with a jab to the body.
Line swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
An inside leg kick lands from Line.
Brand throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Line ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
Line 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.
Brand rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Line counters with a nice body kick.
Nice cross by Brand.
Line scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Brand fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Line uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brand.
Brand misses with a hook.
Line lands a right hook to the body.
Line pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Brand is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Brand throws a right hand that misses
and Line counters with a slapping leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Line lands an impressive looking overhand right. Brand doesn't seem phased though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brand connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #KD#
Line lands a big head kick that sends Brand tumbling to the mat! Line takes a step backwards and waves Brand back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT#It looks like Daniel Brand has been cut.#T2#
Brand misses with a combination
and Line counters with a leg kick.
Line connects with a single shot there.
Line thows a left - swing and a miss!
Line misses with an uppercut
and Brand counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Brand misses with a left hand
letting Line counter with a right hand.
Line with a nice cross.
Line connects with a body shot that sends Brand's belly button to the back.
Brand throws a lazy right hand but Line sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Line needs to keep his hands up - Brand had a free shot at his head there.#KD#
Line lands a big right hand that sends Brand crashing to the mat! Line stays standing though and waves Brand back to his feet!#ROC#Brand is rocked!
Line waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brand.#T3#
Line grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Brand takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Line cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Gothic Line!
A less than humble Gothic Line misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: OFK 97 - Shamrock Vs Harper
Date: Jun 12, 2021

#R1#
Brand digs a good body shot into Cuba's ribs.
Cuba blocks a jab.
Cuba looks to land a right hand but Brand moved out of range.
Brand lands a jab.
Cuba slips a jab and a cross from Brand.
Cuba shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Brand sprawls well. Brand wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cuba gets slowly back to his feet.
Brand avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cuba uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brand.
Cuba throws a big counter combination but Brand scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cuba fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cuba misses with a hook
and Brand counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Horace Cuba has been cut.
Brand scores with a body shot.
Brand lands a jab-cross combination. #T1#
Cuba throws a big shot that misses.
A cross from Brand lands.
Brand takes a swing at Cuba's ribcage but misses.
Cuba comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Cuba takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Cuba looks to land a right hand but Brand moved out of range.
Brand works Cuba's body with a nice hook.
Daniel Brand is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice defenses there by Brand.
Brand drops Cuba with a big left hand! Cuba is injured, injured bad! Brand jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daniel Brand!

Event: OFK 90 - Mad Onion Vs Brand
Date: May 19, 2021

#R1#
A head kick misses from Mad Onion.
It seemed like Brand was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice jab there from Mad Onion. #CL#
Mad Onion darts in and clinches Brand up against the cage.
Brand dodges an elbow strike from Mad Onion.
I was talking to Mad Onion's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Knees to the body from Mad Onion.
Mad Onion lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mad Onion working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mad Onion working Brand over with knees to the body.
Brand looks winded!
Mad Onion with a knee to the head. #CUT#It looks like Daniel Brand has been cut.
Mad Onion leaning his opponent against the cage.
Mad Onion lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice body punch from Mad Onion.
Mad Onion lands a nice knee to the body.
A short right from Mad Onion on the inside.
Mad Onion holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Mad Onion lands an elbow that stopped Brand in his tracks for a moment.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mad Onion creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Mad Onion landing knees to the head. #BC#
Mad Onion escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mad Onion throws out a powerful jab.
Brand gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Mad Onion gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Brand is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luke Mad Onion!

Event: OFK 82 - Mad Onion Vs Knox
Date: Apr 21, 2021

#R1##TD2#
Mazepin decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Brand is trying to stand up here but Mazepin is controlling him well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Mazepin is looking for a kimura but Brand is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mazepin to get the leverage. #ES#
Brand pushes Mazepin off and gets back to his feet.
Brand slaps away a takedown attempt from Mazepin, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Brand connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mazepin. Mazepin circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CUT#It looks like Fedor Mazepin has been cut.
Brand throws a series of punches but Mazepin moves out of range.
Mazepin with the counter takedown but Brand avoids it easily.
Brand lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mazepin shoots in and drives through. Brand sprawls well.
Brand was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Mazepin slips a jab from Brand.
Brand looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mazepin takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T1#
Brand lands a lovely overhand right.
Mazepin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Brand.
Brand is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Brand scores with a body shot.
Brand throws a shot from downtown. Mazepin moves away and avoids it.
Mazepin slips under a jab from Brand.
Mazepin doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Brand counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Daniel Brand has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fedor Mazepin.
Brand tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mazepin was well out of range. Poor timing from Brand.
Mazepin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Brand listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T2#
Mazepin with a poor takedown
and Brand counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#That has opened up Fedor Mazepin's cut even more.#KD#
Brand waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Mazepin. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Mazepin to the canvas! Can he finish him!? #ROC#Mazepin is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!#SU#
Mazepin is working an open guard so Brand takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Mazepin is still on wobbly legs! Can Brand finish him?
Brand connects with a body shot.
Brand scores with a shot to the body.
Mazepin seems to have recovered his senses.
Mazepin looks winded!
Brand closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Mazepin out cold! Mazepin corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Daniel Brand!
Fedor Mazepin spoke after the fight, saying 'until next time'.

Event: SMASH: Knox vs Steelers 2
Date: Mar 27, 2021

#R1#
Nice sprawl there from Brand as Amery shoots in.
Brand missing with a left hand there. Amery was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Amery misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Brand now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Amery fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Amery. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A cross from Brand lands.
The fighters circle momentarily. Brand darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Amery tries to clinch there but Brand circles away.
Amery with a lazy takedown attempt
and Brand counters with a stiff right hand.
Brand cracks Amery with a good jab.
Brand misses with a few strikes there.
Amery has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Brand finds it's way round the side to connect with Amery's head.
Brand misses with an uppercut. Amery saw that one coming.
Amery with a poor takedown
and Amery takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brand jabs at Amery's body.
Amery looks for a takedown but Brand sprawls well.
Amery throws a left and a right that both miss
and Brand counters with a crisp right that sends Amery to the canvas! Brand follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daniel Brand!

Event: PANDA 77
Date: Jan 23, 2021

#R1##CL2#
Von Ver Huevan has taken the fight to the clinch.
Von Ver Huevan keeps control of Brand as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Von Ver Huevan works on Brand's body with a couple of short punches.#BC2#
Von Ver Huevan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Von Ver Huevan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Von Ver Huevan connects with a right hand. Brand shakes it off.
Donk. Von Ver Huevan catches Brand right on the button with a cross.
A shot to the liver by Von Ver Huevan. Beautiful body shot.
Brand is breathing heavily.
Brand slips a jab from Von Ver Huevan.
Von Ver Huevan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brand.
Brand pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Brand throws a looping overhand right but Von Ver Huevan ducks down to avoid it.
Von Ver Huevan looks to land a left hand but Brand moved out of range nicely.
Von Ver Huevan digs a good hook to Brand's body. #CL2#
Brand tries to keep at a distance but Von Ver Huevan has taken the fight into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC2#
Von Ver Huevan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Brand bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Von Ver Huevan connects with a body shot that sends Brand's belly button to the back.#T1#
Brand takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Magnus Von Ver Huevan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Von Ver Huevan lands with a shot to the body. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Brand avoiding damage as Von Ver Huevan throws knees to the body. #BC2#
Von Ver Huevan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Von Ver Huevan listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Brand takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Brand tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Von Ver Huevan was well out of range. Poor timing from Brand.
Von Ver Huevan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Brand at a distance.
Von Ver Huevan feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Brands jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Brand swings widly with a right hand
and Von Ver Huevan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brand throws a hook but Von Ver Huevan blocks it.
Brand misses with a lunging right hand
and Von Ver Huevan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Von Ver Huevan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brand sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Brand went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Von Ver Huevan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Von Ver Huevan connects with a body shot.#T2#
Von Ver Huevan looks to land a right hand but Brand moved out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Brand misses the target.
Brand moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A decent looking cross lands there for Von Ver Huevan.#KD2#
Von Ver Huevan cracks Brand with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Brand looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Von Ver Huevan finish him? #ROC2#Brand is rocked!
Von Ver Huevan cracks Brand's jaw with two stiff jabs then ducks low and throws a soul-severing right uppercut to the mouth!! Brand slumps to the ground with blood on his lips. The referee steps in before Von Ver Huevan can do further damage! This one is done, son!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Magnus Von Ver Huevan!
Magnus Von Ver Huevan managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Altitude Clothing, into his post fight interview.

Event: PANDA 69
Date: Jan 08, 2021

#R1#
Van Cleefe fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Brand fails to land with a series of punches.
A jab lands there for Brand.
Brand steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Van Cleefe.
Van Cleefe shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Brand defends it nicely.
Some wild striking there from Brand.
A right-left combo lands from Van Cleefe. #CUT#It looks like Daniel Brand has been cut.
Van Cleefe missing with a left hand there. Brand was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Van Cleefe moves to clinch but Brand breaks away
and Brand counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A punch lands to the side of Van Cleefe 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CUT2#It looks like Lee Van Cleefe has been cut.
Van Cleefe moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Van Cleefe misses with a jab, cross combination.
Brand showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Van Cleefe. #T1#
Van Cleefe swinging wildly here. #KD2#
Brand lands a big shot that drops Van Cleefe! Can he finish him? #ROC2#Van Cleefe is rocked!#SU2#
Brand stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Oh Van Cleefe is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Van Cleefe is holding his hands too far apart here. Brand throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Van Cleefe is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Daniel Brand!
Lee Van Cleefe was interviewed post fight and said 'Old ninjas don't retire they just disappear in a cloud of smoke. '.

Event: PANDA 58
Date: Dec 12, 2020

#R1#
Fothergill throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brand misses with a wild body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brand. Fothergill does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fothergill throws a right hand that Brand ducks under and follows up with a left that Brand also avoids with ease.
Brand throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fothergill sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Brand needs to keep his hands up - Fothergill had a free shot at his head there.
Fothergill takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Fothergill lands a nice hook to Brand's body. Brand takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Brand takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #CUT2#It looks like Daniel Brand has been cut.
Fothergill tries a head kick but it misses.
Fothergill misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Brand was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Fothergill throws a head kick but Brand moves out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Fothergill.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brand avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fothergill steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Brand.
Fothergill misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fothergill misses with an uppercut. Brand saw that one coming.#T1#
Fothergill swinging wildly here.
Brand slips under a jab from Fothergill.
Brand looks to land a combination but Fothergill avoids it well.
Brand throws a series of punches but Fothergill moves out of range.
Fothergill looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jimmy Fothergill seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brand throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Brand misses with a series of wild punches.
Brand tries to bum rush Fothergill with a series of wild strikes but Fothergill uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fothergill finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Fothergill looks to throw the jab but Brand is out of range.
Brand looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Brand swings for the body but Fothergill moves out of range.
Brand connects with the punch.
Brand misses the shot to the body.
Brand moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromFothergill.
Good shot there by Brand.
Fothergill 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!
Brand throws a lazy right hand but Fothergill sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T2#
Brand throws a looping overhand right but Fothergill ducks down to avoid it.
Brand throws out a powerful jab.
Fothergill lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Brand throws a jab when Fothergill was well out of range.
Fothergill lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A left and a right from Fothergill both land. Nice combination.
Fothergill scores with a shot to the body.
Brand connects with a crisp jab.
Fothergill throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fothergill throws a lazy right hand but Brand sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Brand defending well as Fothergill loads up on a big left hand.
Brand throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Brand takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Brand misses with an uppercut.
Fothergill lands with a hook. Brand tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Brand looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fothergill is looking for the big counter here.#T3#
Fothergill misses the shot to the body.
Brand just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Brand. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Brand.
Fothergill throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Fothergill 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.
Fothergill throws a hook to the side of Brand's head but Brand sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fothergill throws a head kick but Brand moves out of range.
Brand comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A head kick misses from Fothergill.
Brand appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Fothergill throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Brand counters with a nice uppercut.
Fothergill throws a combination that misses
and Brand connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Brand avoids the body shot from Fothergill.
Fothergill throws a head kick that misses.
Fothergill misses with a left hand
enabling Brand to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice defenses there by Fothergill.
Brand is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Brand with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Fothergill looks winded!#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A lazy left from Brand finds it's target.
Fothergill pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Brand paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Brand avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Brand is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#KD#
A jab-cross combination lands for Brand and sends Fothergill crashing to the mat! Brand follows him down to the mat - Fothergill regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet! #ROC#Fothergill is rocked!#SU#
Brand decides to stand up.
Fothergill pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Brand lands with a cross.
Fothergill is still on wobbly legs! Can Brand finish him?
Fothergill misses with a few strikes there.
Brand bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fothergill seems to have recovered his senses.
Brand connects with a good right hand that stumbles Fothergill. Fothergill circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Fothergill takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fothergill connects with a single shot there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brand drops Fothergill with a naaaaasty hook - Fothergill is in real trouble here! Brand dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daniel Brand!
The defeated Jimmy Fothergill had this to say: 'Bollocks! Sithee!'.

Event: PANDA 42
Date: Nov 07, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brand lands a nice shot to the body.
A jab from Von Ver Huevan misses.
Brand avoids the body shot from Von Ver Huevan.
Von Ver Huevan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Von Ver Huevan moves out of range as Brand strikes.
Von Ver Huevan connects with a good right hand that stumbles Brand. Brand circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The fighters circle momentarily. Von Ver Huevan darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Brand looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Von Ver Huevan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Brand throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Brand rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Von Ver Huevan counters with a stiff right hand.
Von Ver Huevan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Brand circles away quickly and effectively.
Brand is looking to counter punch.
Von Ver Huevan throws a hook but Brand avoids it easily.
Von Ver Huevan connects with a body shot that sends Brand's belly button to the back.
Von Ver Huevan misses the jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Von Ver Huevan walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Brand has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Brand there as he acknowledges the shot.
Von Ver Huevan misses with a wild body shot.
Brand was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Von Ver Huevan throws a shot from downtown. Brand moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Nice defenses there by Von Ver Huevan.
Brand slips under a jab.
A slow jab from Brand misses its intended target.
Brand fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Von Ver Huevan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Brand takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Von Ver Huevan walks into a jab.
Brand throws the left hand but Von Ver Huevan avoids the punch easily.
Brand lands a jab to the head.
Brand throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Von Ver Huevan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Brand ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Brand was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Brand misses with a series of wild punches.
Brand throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Von Ver Huevan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Von Ver Huevan closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Von Ver Huevan lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Von Ver Huevan throws a combination that misses
and Brand counters with a straight right hand.
Brand scores with a one two! Von Ver Huevan had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Von Ver Huevan slips under a jab from Brand.
Brand ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Von Ver Huevan moves away.
Von Ver Huevan misses the shot to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Brand 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Von Ver Huevan misses with a hook
and Brand counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice defenses there by Von Ver Huevan.
Von Ver Huevan lands a nice looking body shot. #CL2#
Von Ver Huevan clinches up with Brand and pushes him back against the cage.
Von Ver Huevan keeps control of Brand as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Von Ver Huevan is leaning against Brand and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Brand is breathing heavily.
Von Ver Huevan pushes Brand back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Von Ver Huevan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Von Ver Huevan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Brands head.
Von Ver Huevan lands an uppercut.
Von Ver Huevan lands a hook that snaps the head of Brand backwards. #T3#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Von Ver Huevan.
Von Ver Huevan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Von Ver Huevan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Brand wants to get back to striking at distance but Von Ver Huevan won't allow it.
Von Ver Huevan pushes Brand back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brand is trying to break free.
A short uppercut from Von Ver Huevan.
Von Ver Huevan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC2#
Von Ver Huevan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Von Ver Huevan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Brand at a distance. #CL2#
Von Ver Huevan gets a clinch.
Von Ver Huevan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Von Ver Huevan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Von Ver Huevan tries to land knees in the clinch but Brand avoids the damage to the body.
Von Ver Huevan lands a nice uppercut.#BC2#
Von Ver Huevan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Von Ver Huevan throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL2#
Von Ver Huevan clinches up with Brand and pushes him back against the cage.#T4##BC2#
Von Ver Huevan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Von Ver Huevan misses with an uppercut.
Brand slips under a jab.
Brand throws an off balance right hand
and Von Ver Huevan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Brand throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Brand is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Brand takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Von Ver Huevan lunges at Brand with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Brand's hand.
Von Ver Huevan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brand manages to avoid it.
Brand throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brand looks to score with a jab to the body but Von Ver Huevan is just out of range.
Magnus Von Ver Huevan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Von Ver Huevan instigates a clinch.
Von Ver Huevan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Von Ver Huevan lands an uppercut.
Von Ver Huevan works on Brand's body with a couple of short punches.
Von Ver Huevan lands a hook that snaps the head of Brand backwards.
Brand tries to circle away but Von Ver Huevan has him pinned against the cage.
Von Ver Huevan lands a hook that snaps the head of Brand backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Magnus Von Ver Huevan dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Von Ver Huevan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brand.
Von Ver Huevan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Brand throws a right and a left that both miss.
Good standup being displayed there by Von Ver Huevan as he connects with a hook.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Von Ver Huevan. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Brand fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice defenses there by Von Ver Huevan.
Brand takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Von Ver Huevan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Brand stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Von Ver Huevan lands with a cross.
Von Ver Huevan connects with a body shot that sends Brand's belly button to the back.
Von Ver Huevan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Von Ver Huevan scores with a jab to the head.
Brand keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brand takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#ROC2#Brand is rocked!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Von Ver Huevan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Brand appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Von Ver Huevan connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Brand out cold! This one is over in a flash!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Magnus Von Ver Huevan!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Magnus Von Ver Huevan made sure he mentioned Altitude Clothing, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: GC 363 Brand vs Starker
Date: Sep 12, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD2#
Starker throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Brand was covering up waiting for the punch and Starker finishes the takedown easily into guard. #ES#
Brand manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Starker creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Brand's defenses.
Starker pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Starker pushes off an throws an elbow but Brand leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Starker gets through Brand's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A frustrated look appears on Brand's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Starker prevents Brand from breaking the clinch.
Brand looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Starker creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Brand's defenses. #CUT2#It looks like Daniel Brand has been cut.
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!
Starker working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Starker pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Starker just misses with a elbow thrown towards Brand's brow.
Starker scores with a shot to the side of Brand's head.
Starker throws an elbow that misses.
Starker looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Starker creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Starker comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Starker gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Starker has Brand pressed against the cage, preventing Brand from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Starker gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #T1#
Brand working hard to break the clinch.
Brand dodges an elbow strike from Starker.
Starker lands an elbow that stopped Brand in his tracks for a moment.
Brand blocks an elbow strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Starker.
Starker comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Brand tries to break free but Starker pushes him back against the cage.
Starker lands a damaging elbow.
Nice elbow from Starker.
Brand blocks the elbow strike.
Starker keeps control of Brand as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Brand takes an elbow to the forehead.
Starker lands with a left to the head.
Starker lands an elbow inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Starker just misses with a elbow thrown towards Brand's brow.
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!
Brand takes an elbow to the forehead.
Starker lands a shoulder strike.
Brand takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT2#Daniel Brand's cut is getting worse.
Starker gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Brand takes an elbow to the temple. #T2#
Starker misses with an elbow over the top.
Starker gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Starker lands an elbow just above Brand 's eye. #CUT2#Daniel Brand's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Starker lands an elbow inside.
Starker gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Starker lands a nice elbow.
Brand avoids a wild elbow strike from Starker.
Starker gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #ROC2#Brand is rocked!#CUT2#Jeez, Daniel Brand's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Nice elbow from Starker.
Oh Brand is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Brand takes a shot to the head.
Brand is trying to push Starker away but Starker has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Starker scores with a shoulder strike.
Brand is pressed against the cage. Starker pushes back and unleashes a big elbow that really hurts Brand! Two more big strikes from Starker and Brand crumples to the mat and taps out furiously due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Paul Starker!
A very excited looking Paul Starker 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: GC 360 Sideman vs Merel
Date: Aug 15, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brand throws a right and a left that Woods avoids nicely.
Brand misses with a double jab.
A combination from Brand does no damage.
Brand moves out of range of the strikes.
Woods on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Woods displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brand throws out the jab.
Brand lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Woods circles away quickly and effectively.
Woods misses with a looping right.
Woods throws a hook but Brand avoids it easily.
Woods loads up on a big right hand but Brand slips the punch.
A countering left hand to the body from Brand misses.
Daniel Brand seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brand throws a shot from downtown. Woods moves away and avoids it.
Woods avoids the body shot from Brand.
Woods closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Woods dodges the punch combination from Brand. #T1#
Brand lands a head shot.
Brand lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Brand throws a big shot that misses.
Woods looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Brand misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A quick step to the side and Woods tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brand misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Woods rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Brand counters with a left and a right that stings Woods.
Woods throws a body punch but Brand moves out of range.
Brand is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CUT2#It looks like Jake Woods has been cut.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Brand, as that shot connected.
Brand lands a nice shot to the body.
Brand has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brand misses with a left hand
enabling Woods to counter with a crisp jab.
Woods just misses with a punch to the body.
Brand swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T2#
Brand lands with a right hand.
A jab from Brand misses.
It looked like Woods wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Brand lands with an overhand left.
Woods scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Brand doesn't seem bothered though.
Woods lands a jab.
Brand misses with a straight right.
Brand tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Woods was well out of range. Poor timing from Brand.
Brand swings for the body but Woods moves out of range.
Brand slips under a jab.
Decent striking displayed by Brand there.
Brand punishes Woods's body with a nice straight punch.
Woods misses with a hook. Brand ducked under it nicely. #T3#
Nice body punch from Woods.
Brand sizes up Woods with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Brand just misses with a punch to the body.
Danga de danga de dang - Brand scores with a four punch combination!
Brand keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brand thuds his right hand into Woods's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Woods moves out of range as Brand strikes.
Woods just misses with a punch to the body.
Brand just misses with a punch to the body.
Brand throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Woods.
Woods was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Woods catches Brand with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Woods lands with a good body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Woods gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Brand.#T4#
Woods misses with a lunging right hand
and Woods takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Brand uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Brand throws a hook to the side of Woods's head but Woods sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Woods appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Woods swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Woods throws a hook but Brand blocks it.
Brand misses with a lunging right hand
and Woods counters with a nice uppercut.
Woods throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A slow jab from Brand misses its intended target.
Woods is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Woods misses with a series of wild punches.
A punch combination from Woods misses.
Woods throws a hook but Brand blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Woods swings away with a body shot that misses
and Brand counters with a left and a right that stings Woods.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Brand dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jake Woods's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Woods misses the shot to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Brand misses.
Brand swings widly with a right hand
and Brand takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Daniel Brand seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Brand punishes Woods's body with a nice straight punch.
Brand misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Woods counters with a straight right hand.
A punch lands to the side of Woods 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Woods dodges the punch combination from Brand.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Woods might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Woods swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Brand counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Woods takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Brand scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Woods looks to score with a jab to the body but Brand is just out of range.
Brand doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Brand has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Woods misses with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Woods avoids the body shot from Brand.
Woods throwing a counter right hand but Brand manages to avoid it.#T1#
Brand bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Woods's head backwards.
Brand stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Woods takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Woods lands a slapping body shot.
Brand's corner calls for a 1-2. Brand obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #ROC2#Woods is rocked!
Woods throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brand throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brand throws a shot from downtown. Woods moves away and avoids it.
The fighters circling - Woods throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Brand looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Brand avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Brand lunges at Woods with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Woods's hand.
The crowd cheers as Brand lands an impressive looking overhand right. Woods doesn't seem phased though.
Brand throws a jab when Woods was well out of range.
Woods was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#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!
Woods swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Woods looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Brand slips a jab and a cross from Woods.
Brand throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Woods counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Brand thinking.
The fighters circling - Brand throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Brand lands with a straight right. Woods didn't see that one coming.
Brand lands a slapping body shot.
Woods throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Brand misses with a looping right.
Brand throws a series of punches but Woods avoids them all with ease.
It looked like Woods was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Brand.
Woods lands a head shot.
The fighters circling - Woods throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Brand throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Woods rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Brand counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Brand lands a lovely overhand right.
Woods misses with an uppercut
and Woods takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Brand uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Woods.
Brand throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Woods colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Brand as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Woods is left battered and dazed whilst Brand and his camp cheer!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daniel Brand!

Event: GC 357 Shabanov vs Hiko
Date: Jul 25, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brand slips under a jab from Miller.
A telegraphed right hand from Brand misses the target. #TD#
Miller shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Brand is trying to defend but Miller finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB#
Miller is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Miller stops Brand from getting back to his feet. #SUB#
Miller is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Brand defends it well.
Brand pushes Miller off looking to stand but Miller dives back in and keeps control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Miller is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Brand has managed to free his arm - good work. #T1##SUB#
Miller seems to be working for a kimura but Brand defends the submission attempt.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Miller in particular looking to stall.
Miller trying to control the action but Brand is working from the bottom.
Miller tries to pass to full mount but Brand defends it.
Miller prevents Brand from standing back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miller takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Miller seems to be looking for submissions.
Miller stops Brand from getting back to his feet. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Well, if Miller 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.
Miller trying to control from half guard but Brand is working away.
Brand is trying to stand. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Brand rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Miller counter with a right hand.
Miller swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Brand connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Brand looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Brand scores with a one two! Miller had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CUT2#It looks like Eddie Miller has been cut.
Miller looks to land a left hand but Brand moved out of range nicely.
Brand steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Miller.
Miller is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Brand takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Miller ducks under a wild hook from Brand.
Miller lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #T3#
Brand staying out of range there.
The fighters circling - Brand throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Miller was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Miller misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Miller slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Miller displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Miller wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Brand on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Brand thows a left - swing and a miss!
Daniel Brand is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brand scores with a hook.
Miller feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Brands jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Miller.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big right from Brand misses.
Miller defending well as Brand loads up on a big left hand.
Brand throws a series of punches but Miller avoids them all with ease.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.#T4#
Miller throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Miller connects with a body shot.
The crowd cheers as Miller lands an impressive looking overhand right. Brand doesn't seem phased though.
Miller moves out of range of the strikes.
A quick step to the side and Miller tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brand throws out a loose jab but Miller uses good head movement to avoid it.
Miller lands with a hook. Brand tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Miller slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Miller misses the target.
Brand throws a lazy right hand but Miller sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A shot to the body from Miller misses
and Brand counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Brand shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #TD#
Miller looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Brand is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Miller controlling from the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eddie Miller dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Eddie Miller'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#
Brand looks to land a right hand but Miller moved out of range.
Brand scores with a body shot.
Brand just misses with a punch to the body.
Brand avoids the body shot from Miller.
Brand is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Miller with a body shot.
Good shot there by Miller.
Brand on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Miller throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Brand to counter with a crisp jab.
Brand moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Brand 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.
Brand takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Miller swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Eddie Miller is winning the standup battle so far.
A big left from Brand misses.
Miller fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brand cracks Miller with a right hand to the side of the head.
Brand drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A looping hook to the body misses from Miller. Brand does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brand is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Miller with a body shot.#T1#
Miller swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Miller bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Brand's head.
Brand avoids a punch combination nicely.
Brand throws out a counter right but Miller avoids it with no problem.
Brand misses with a jab, cross combination.
Miller misses with a straight left.
Brand connects with a looping right hand.
Brand uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Miller.
A jab from Miller finds it's way through Brand's defenses.
Brand throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Brand throws a looping overhand right but Miller ducks down to avoid it.
Brand throws a poor cross that misses
letting Miller counter with a right hand.
Brand throws out a powerful jab.
Brand takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Miller throws a jab but it's blocked by Brand.
Nice defenses there by Brand.
Brand moves away from the strike by Miller.
Brand scores with a nice strike.#CUT2#Eddie Miller's cut is getting worse.
Brand takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Brand pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Brand misses with an uppercut. Miller saw that one coming.
Miller swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Miller misses the jab.
Miller scores with a jab to the jaw.
Miller misses with a body shot.
Brand misses with a few strikes there.
Brand lands a really nice looking cross but Miller seems unphased.
Miller throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Miller just misses with a punch to the body.
Brand lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Miller jabs at Brand's body.#T3#
Miller misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Brand counters with a three punch combo that has Miller backing up. Miller nods at Brand to acknowledge the strikes.
Brand misses with a hook.#CL#
Miller moves into the clinch.#TD#
Miller has picked Brand up - he's going for a ride! Miller dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Miller takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Miller prevents Brand from standing back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miller is taking a breather. Brand 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.#SUB#
Miller is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Brand is just riding it out for now. Miller eventually gives up the hold.
Miller is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Miller is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #T4##SUB#
Miller looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Brand is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Miller seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Brand is holding on tight.
Brand is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Miller fails to take his opponent's back.
Miller sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Brand is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eddie Miller dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Eddie Miller'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##CL#
Miller rushes Brand and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Miller lands a shot to the body.
Miller misses with a punch to the body.
Brand is trying to break the clinch but Miller is controlling him.
Miller is struggling to control the position.
Brand is looking to break free of the clinch but Miller has double underhooks.
Miller has Brand pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Brand manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A hook to the body from Miller.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Miller.
Miller is working for takedown but Brand is calmly controlling the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller pushes Brand back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #TD#
Miller has Brand pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Miller pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Brand tumbling to the mat - Miller dives into Brand's guard.
Brand takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Miller won't allow Brand to get back to his feet.
Eddie Miller overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Miller passes Brand's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Brand is trying to stand up here but Miller is controlling him well.
Miller is looking to advance position but Brand won't allow it.
Miller is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brand can do to turn this around?
Miller controlling the action here.#SUB#
Miller seems to be working for a kimura but Brand defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Miller is trying to work for a kimura but Brand is defending well.
Brand is looking to escape.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Miller looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Miller takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Miller is keen to just control but Brand is a slippery customer.
Miller with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB#
Miller is working for a kimura but Brand is defending it quite comfortably.
Brand is looking to escape.
Miller controlling the action here. #ES2#
Brand manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Miller keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Miller.
Brand has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T3#
Brand has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Good body shot from Miller. #TD#
Miller tightens his grip and picks Brand up, before dumping him to the ground. Brand manages to land in guard.
Miller showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Brand wants to get back to his feet but Miller is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Miller slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Eddie Miller is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Miller stands and throws Brand's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Brand pushes Miller away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Miller gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#T4#
Miller controlling the position.
Miller seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Brand for as long as he can get away with.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brand is looking to get back to his feet here but Miller is keeping cool and he's managed to take Brand's back.
Daniel Brand has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brand is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Eddie Miller showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Miller 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 George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: GC 355 Ribbit vs Cooke
Date: Jul 11, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brand stuns Miller with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Brand avoids the body shot from Miller.
We've been told by Miller's head coaches at Triple XXX that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Miller misses the body punch
enabling Brand to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#It looks like Eddie Miller has been cut.
Brand cracks Miller with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Miller fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brand manages to avoid it.
Decent striking displayed by Brand there.
Brand throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Miller sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Miller lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Brand circles away quickly and effectively.
Miller misses with an uppercut
and Brand counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Brand uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Miller.
Brand throws out a counter right but Miller avoids it with no problem.
Miller keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Miller takes a swing at Brand's ribcage but misses.
Brand is looking for the big counter here.
Miller is looking to wear down Brand with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Brand uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Miller.
Miller misses with a wild body shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Miller.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brand waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Miller.
A left and a right from Brand both land. Nice combination. #T1#
Brand throws out a loose jab but Miller uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brand throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Miller misses with a wild combination.
Brand throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Brand misses with the combination.
Brand walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Miller displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brand throws out the jab.
Miller misses with a hook. Brand ducked under it nicely.
Brand looks to throw the jab but Miller is out of range.
A jab from Brand does it's job there.#CUT2#Eddie Miller's cut is getting worse.
Brand throws the left hand but Miller avoids the punch easily.
Brand takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T2#
Miller keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brand.
Brand swings for the body but Miller moves out of range.
Miller needs to keep his hands up - Brand had a free shot at his head there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brand avoids the body shot from Miller.
Brand keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Miller scores with a nice head shot.
Brand misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #TD#
Miller 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miller looking to pass the guard.
Miller stops Brand from standing up.
Miller is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #ES2#
Brand is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Miller keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Brand's efforts to push away.#T3##TD#
Miller has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Brand clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Brand is trying to stand back up.
Miller is riding his opponent, not letting Brand buck him off. #SUB#
Brand preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Miller. #T4#
Brand is trying to stand back up.
Brand is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Miller.
Brand trying to get back to his feet but Miller is in full control for now. #SUB#
Miller is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Brand is defending well though. Miller let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB#
Brand is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brand trying to get back to his feet but Miller is in full control for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Daniel Brand will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Eddie Miller'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#
Brand scores with a decent looking hook.
Miller loads up on a big right hand but Brand slips the punch.
A big right from Miller misses.
Brand is looking for the big counter here.
Miller lands a nice looking body shot.
Miller scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Brand is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Miller.
Brand misses with a hook.
Miller throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Brand.
Brand looks to score with a jab to the body but Miller is just out of range.
Miller looks to throw the jab but Brand is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Brand misses with a hook. Miller ducked under it nicely.
Miller tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brand was well out of range. Poor timing from Miller.
Miller lands a nice hook to Brand's body. Brand takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brand misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Miller. #T1#
Brand misses with a double jab.
Daniel Brand is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Miller looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Miller scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Brand looks to score with a jab to the body but Miller is just out of range.
Brand throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Miller scores with a nice right hand.
Miller swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Miller pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Brand back to the cage. Miller follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Brand uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Miller.
Miller shoots in for a takedown but Brand shows good takedown defense.
Nice defenses there by Miller.
Brand misses with a body punch #CL#
and Miller counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Miller.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Miller wants a takedown but no success here.
Miller lands a left hand that snaps the head of Brand backwards. #T2#
Miller scores with a shot to the side of Brand's head.
Brand wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Brand has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Miller dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Miller lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Brand is trying to break the clinch but Miller has him pressed against the cage.
Brand has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#TD#
Miller lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Brand is refusing to be controlled, as Miller sits in half guard.
Brand is trying to stand up here but Miller is controlling him well.
Miller trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Miller is trying to work for a kimura but Brand is defending well. #T3#
Brand is trying to stand back up but Miller is controlling him #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Brand moves forwards but Miller connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Miller connects with a right hand. Brand shakes it off.
Miller jabs Brand right on the nose. Brand blinks but takes it well.
A slow jab from Brand misses its intended target.
Miller shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Brand as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddie Miller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A swing and a miss from Miller.#T4#
Miller ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Brand throws a hook to the side of Miller's head but Miller sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Miller swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Miller just misses with a punch to the body.
Miller keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Brand throws a big shot that misses.
Miller walks into a straight right hand from Brand.
Nice straight punches there by Miller. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Miller.
Brand moves into range and connects with a 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!
Brand steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Miller.
Brand throws a lazy right hand but Miller sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Brand steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Miller.
Brand throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Brand misses the jab.
Miller ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eddie Miller dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Eddie Miller's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Brand uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Miller.
Brand thows a left - swing and a miss!
Miller takes a swing at Brand's ribcage but misses.
Miller swings for the body but Brand moves out of range.
Brand changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Brand fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Miller looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Miller throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Brand throws a hook to the side of Miller's head but Miller sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jab by Brand.
Miller ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brand displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Miller swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brand misses with a looping right.
The fighters circling - Brand throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Miller uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brand. #T1#
Brand throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Miller fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Brand looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Brand throws a lazy right hand but Miller sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Miller misses its target.
Brand scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Miller fails to land with a series of punches.
Brand keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Miller.
Daniel Brand seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Miller ducks under a wild hook from Brand.
Miller catches Brand with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Brand throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Miller scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Brand tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Miller was well out of range. Poor timing from Brand.
Brand throws out a loose jab but Miller uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brand misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Miller swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Miller keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Miller wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#T2#
Miller drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Brand scores with a nice strike.#CUT2#Eddie Miller's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brand throws a big shot that misses.
Brand misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Miller.
Brand looks to land a right hand but Miller moved out of range.
Miller lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Brand circles away quickly and effectively.
Miller misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brand.
Brand thows a left - swing and a miss!
Miller was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL#
Miller has managed to clinch.
Brand has had enough of the clinch but Miller keeps him there for the moment.
Miller lands a left hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Miller.
Miller tries for a takedown. No joy.
Miller keeps control of Brand as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T3#
Miller keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Brand's efforts to push away.
Brand is looking to break free of the clinch but Miller has double underhooks.
Miller stalling the fight.
A frustrated look appears on Brand's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Brand wants to break free but Miller has control.
Brand can't break the clinch.
Miller stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Brand wants to break the clinch but can't.
Miller changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Brand fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Miller moves out of range as Brand strikes.#CL#
Miller fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Brand, pushing him back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Miller.#T4#
Brand tries to circle away but Miller has him pinned against the cage.
Brand looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Brand is trying to break free.
A nice right hand lands inside from Miller.
A right hand to the body from Miller.
Brand wants to get back to striking at distance but Miller won't allow it.
Miller lands with a short shot to the head.
Brand tries to break free but Miller pushes him back against the cage.
Miller misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Miller is stalling here.
Miller stalling.
Miller wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddie Miller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Miller lands a body punch in the clinch.

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 Eddie Miller.
I think Miller 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 Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

Event: PF23 Tiotio v Nti
Date: Jun 19, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brand stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Brand enables Uzun to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Brand manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Uzun stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brand swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Uzun wants to control from the top but Brand keeps moving.
Brand is looking to stand up but Uzun isn't so interested in that idea.
Brand keeping full guard, as Uzun tries to pass.
Brand keeping moving, preventing Uzun from controlling successfully.
Brand is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Uzun is controlling him.
Uzun wants to control from the top but Brand keeps moving. #ES#
Brand pushes Uzun off and gets back to his feet.
Uzun changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Brand tries to avoid it but Uzun manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Brand to the ground. Brand escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Brand stuffs the takedown.
Brand defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Uzun.
Daniel Brand has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bogdan Uzun.
Brand stuffs the takedown attempt from Uzun. Uzun gets slowly back to his feet. #T1#
Uzun with a poor takedown
and Brand counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#It looks like Bogdan Uzun has been cut.
Uzun ducks right into an uppercut from Brand.
Brand connects with a right hand. Uzun shakes it off.#TD2#
Uzun closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Uzun lands in his opponent's guard.#ES#
Brand uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Brand throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Uzun sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Good exchange - Brand coming out on top.
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!
Brand connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nice takedown defense from Brand. No joy for Uzun on that attempt.
A quick step to the side and Brand tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Uzun gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Brand counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#That has opened up Bogdan Uzun's cut even more.
It looks like Brand has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Daniel Brand seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brand ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Uzun's jaw. Uzun's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Brand does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Daniel Brand!

Event: PF15 Clarks v Snoats
Date: May 23, 2020

#R1#
Woods looks to score with a jab to the body but Brand is just out of range.
Brand misses with a few strikes there.
Woods looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Woods cracks Brand with a right hand to the side of the head.
Brand tries to bum rush Woods with a series of wild strikes but Woods uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Woods steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Brand.
Woods wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Brand swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brand cracks Woods with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Brand bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Brand uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Woods.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Woods moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Woods misses the jab.
Woods swings widly with a right hand
and Brand counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Woods missing with a left hand there. Brand was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little feinted left hand from Brand on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
Brand avoids the body shot from Woods.
Brand takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Brand tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Woods was well out of range. Poor timing from Brand.
Brand on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Woods scores with a jab to the head.
Woods swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Brand.
Woods throws an overhand right that lands on Brand's shoulder, as Brand tries to avoid the shot.
Woods throws the left hand but Brand avoids the punch easily.
Woods misses with a left hand
and Brand cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Brand slips a straight right by Woods.
A swing and a miss from Brand.
Woods avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Woods connects with a right hand. Brand shakes it off.#T2#
Brand misses with a 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!
Woods throws a body shot but no joy.
Brand swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brand misses with a two punch combination.
Brand missing with a left hand there. Woods was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Woods moves out of range as Brand strikes.
A countering left hand to the body from Woods misses.
Woods scores with a punch to the head.
Brand moves forwards but Woods connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Brand misses with an uppercut. Woods saw that one coming.
Brand misses with a body punch
and Woods counters with a stiff right hand.
Woods misses with a body shot.
Brand throws a shot from downtown. Woods moves away and avoids it.
Brand throws a jab when Woods was well out of range.#T3#
Woods lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Woods slips under a jab.
Brand bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Woods misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brand.
Brand looks to land a left hand but Woods moved out of range nicely.
Woods keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Woods waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brand.
Brand misses the shot to the body.
A big left from Woods misses.
Woods just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Brand wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Brand throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Woods makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Brand is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Brand misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Woods. #T4#
Brand is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Brand misses with a double jab
and Woods counters with a left 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!
Brand digs a good body shot into Woods's ribs.
Brand throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Woods moves away from the strike by Brand.
Woods's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Brand connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Woods scrambles back to his feet.
Brand looks to land a left hand but Woods moved out of range nicely.
Brand throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Woods counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Woods tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brand was well out of range. Poor timing from Woods.
Woods jabs Brand to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Brand throws a body punch but Woods moves out of range.
Brand throws a hook to the side of Woods's head but Woods sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It seemed like Woods was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jake Woods will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Woods takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Woods with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Brand throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Woods counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jake Woods seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Brand connects with a nice looking jab.
Daniel Brand seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from Brand misses.
Brand rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Woods counters with a straight right hand.
Woods misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brand.
Brand lands a head shot.
Brand bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Brand connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Brand pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Woods back to the cage. Brand follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CUT#
It looks like Jake Woods has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brand throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Woods counter with a right hand.
Woods lands a nice hook to Brand's body. Brand takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Woods has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.#T1#
Brand throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Woods sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Woods walks into a left hand.
Brand looks to land a right hand but Woods moved out of range.
Woods ducks under a wild hook from Brand.
Woods misses with a body shot.
Brand lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Woods comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Brand misses the shot to the body.
Woods misses the jab.
Woods lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Brand doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Brand takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T2#
Woods throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brand throws a big counter combination but Woods scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Woods bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Brand's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Woods with a jab.
Brand uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Woods.
Good shot there by Brand.
Brand throws a series of punches but Woods avoids them all with ease.
Brand throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Woods sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Brand ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Woods moves away.
Woods connects with a nice looking jab.
Woods ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brand moves away.
Woods tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brand was well out of range. Poor timing from Woods.
A cross from Woods lands.#T3#
Woods scores with a jab to the jaw.
Brand misses with a straight left.
Woods is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Brand throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Woods counters with a straight right hand.
Woods throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Brand stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Brand slips a jab from Woods.
Woods misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brand.
Brand looks to score with a jab to the body but Woods is just out of range.
A nice side step and Woods releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Woods throws a body shot but no joy.
A shot to the body from Brand misses
and Woods counters with a straight right hand.
Woods slips under a jab from Brand.
Woods with a nice cross.
Woods misses the shot to the body.
Woods moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T4#
Brand loads up on a big right hand but Woods slips the punch.
Woods moves away from the strike by Brand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Woods misses with a two punch combination.
Brand swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Brand throws a one two combo.
Woods avoids the body shot from Brand.
Woods throws a hook but Brand avoids it easily.
Brand ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Woods moves away.
Brand keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Woods throws a hook but Brand avoids it easily.
Brand throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Brand takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Woods misses the shot to the body.
Brand is looking to counter punch.
Brand ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Woods moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jake Woods showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jake Woods's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Woods misses the shot to the body.
Woods lands a jab to the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brand. Woods does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brand lands a nice looking body shot.
Brand misses with an uppercut.
Woods doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Woods has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Brand finds it's way round the side to connect with Woods's head.
Brand swings for the body but Woods moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Woods on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Brand looks to score with a jab to the body but Woods is just out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brand. Woods does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brand tries to bum rush Woods with a series of wild strikes but Woods uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Brand throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Woods now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Woods throws a combination that misses
and Brand counters with a nice body shot.
A big right from Brand misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Woods misses.#T1#
Brand misses with a straight left.
Woods misses with a few strikes there.
Brand looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Brand misses with an uppercut.
Brand avoids the body shot from Woods.
Woods throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Brand uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Woods.
A big left from Woods misses.
Brand swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Woods throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Woods uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brand.
Woods throws a body shot but no joy.
Brand looks to land a right hand but Woods moved out of range.
Woods avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jake Woods is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Brand throws a right and a left that Woods avoids nicely.
Brand scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Woods misses with a jab, cross combination.
Woods misses with an uppercut. Brand saw that one coming.
Brand pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Brand uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Woods.
Woods scores with a shot to the body.
Brand misses with a body punch
and Woods cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Woods loads up on a big right hand but Brand slips the punch.
Brand takes a swing at Woods's ribcage but misses. #T3#
Woods throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brand swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Woods lands a nice hook to Brand's body. Brand takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Brand throws a right hand that misses
and Woods counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Woods scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Brand doesn't seem bothered though.
Brand misses with an uppercut
enabling Woods to counter with a crisp jab.
A jab from Woods misses.
Woods fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Brand looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Brand swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Woods.
Woods throws a hook to the side of Brand's head but Brand sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Woods throws a body punch but Brand moves out of range.
A combination from Brand does no damage. #T4#
Woods thows a left - swing and a miss!
Woods throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Woods takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Woods tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brand was well out of range. Poor timing from Woods.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Woods throws a body shot but no joy.
Brand ducks under a wild hook from Woods.
Brand listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Woods misses the shot to the body.
Woods swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Woods loads up on a big right hand but Brand slips the punch.
Woods throws a body punch but Brand moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Brand. Those never looked like landing.
Daniel Brand has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Woods lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jake Woods.
Well Woods 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jake Woods!
A very excited looking Jake Woods 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: PF6 McStafferson v Menezes
Date: Apr 25, 2020

#R1#
Brand fails to land with a series of punches.
Brand misses with a lunging right hand
and Philips counters with a thumping low kick.
Philips throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL#
Brand gets tackled into the cage by Philips. Philips maintains the clinch.
Brand wants to break the clinch but can't.
Philips lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Philips tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Brand tries to break the clinch but Philips is controlling the position.
Brand wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Brand wants to break the clinch but can't.
Philips digs a right hand into Brand's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Brand's gas tank.
Philips throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Brand is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Philips misses with a knee to the head.
Brand takes a knee right on the jaw!
Philips lands a left hand.
Philips is stalling here.
Philips lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Our sources have told us that Philips has been working on his elbows in the gym.#T1#
Philips lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Philips scores a nice knee to the body.
Brand tries to break free but Philips pushes him back against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Philips prevents Brand from breaking the clinch.
Philips effectively controlling the action here.
Philips lands a good knee to the midsection. Brand won't want to take too many of those.
Brand looks winded!
Philips working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Brand is trying to break the clinch but Philips is controlling him.
Brand takes a knee right on the jaw!
Philips putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Brand in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Philips connects with a nasty looking knee right to Brand's face. #CUT#
It looks like Daniel Brand has been cut.
Brand takes a shot to the head.
Philips unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brand takes an elbow to the temple.
Philips crunches a lovely knee into Brand's ribcage.
Philips lands a body punch in the clinch. #T2#
Philips lands an elbow inside.
Philips landing knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, Philips scores with a nice short uppercut.
Philips lands a body punch in the clinch.
A knee to the head by Philips.
Philips pushes Brand back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Philips landing knees to the head.
Philips lands a knee to the head.
Philips scores with a knee to the head.
Philips stalling in the clinch.
Brand tries to circle away but Philips has him pinned against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Philips.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Philips obliges.
Philips lands a nice knee to the body.
Philips lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Philips using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Philips connects with a nasty looking knee right to Brand's face.
Philips lands a knee to the head. #T3#
Philips lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Philips - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Philips lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Philips lands an uppercut.
Philips stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A hook to the body from Philips.
Philips lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Brand.
Philips scores with a nice hook to the head.
Philips lands a knee to the body.
Philips lands a knee to the head.
Philips crunches a lovely knee into Brand's ribcage.
A shot in the inside from Philips.
Philips scores with a knee to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Philips lands with a right to the head.
Philips has Brand pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Brand is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Philips - that's hurt Brand badly! Oh, another knee lands and Brand is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Brand doesn't seem to be complaining.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Radio Philips!
An out of breath Radio Philips thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: PF2 Nti v Nikil Jr
Date: Apr 04, 2020

#R1##TD2#
Eikmeyer scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Brand is trying to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Eikmeyer tries for a kimura but Brand is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brand is trying to buck Eikmeyer off.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Eikmeyer tries for a kimura but Brand is defending well.
Brand is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Eikmeyer working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Brand tries to escape but Eikmeyer is in control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Eikmeyer tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Eikmeyer tries for a kimura but Brand is defending well. #T1#
Brand is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Eikmeyer has just dragged him back down to the mat.#SUB2#
Eikmeyer is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Brand has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Eikmeyer working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Eikmeyer working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Eikmeyer is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Brand knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Eikmeyer thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Eikmeyer thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T2##SUB2#
Eikmeyer is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Brand is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Eikmeyer thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Eikmeyer tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Eikmeyer has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Brand is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Eikmeyer is controlling him well.#SUB2#
Eikmeyer tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Brand is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Eikmeyer asserts his dominance and retains side control.#SUB2#
Eikmeyer is trying to get an arm triangle but Brand is defending well. #T3##SUB2#
Eikmeyer is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Brand knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Eikmeyer prevents Brand from escaping the position.#SUB2#
Eikmeyer thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Eikmeyer tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Eikmeyer has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Eikmeyer is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Brand has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Eikmeyer is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Brand knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Eikmeyer tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Eikmeyer has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Brand is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#T4##SUB2#
Eikmeyer looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Brand is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Eikmeyer is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Brand is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Eikmeyer is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Brand has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Eikmeyer tries for a kimura but Brand is defending well.
Brand knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Eikmeyer on the ground.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brand wants to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Eikmeyer tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mario Eikmeyer 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#
Eikmeyer gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Brand counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Brand stuffs the takedown attempt from Eikmeyer. Eikmeyer gets slowly back to his feet.
Eikmeyer looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Brand is fending him off so far but Eikmeyer persists. Nope, Brand circles away and we're back to standing.
Daniel Brand has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mario Eikmeyer.
Eikmeyer shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Brand as he jumps to the side.
Brand throws a lazy right hand but Eikmeyer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Eikmeyer tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Brand defends well and Eikmeyer ends up having to push Brand into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brand works Eikmeyer's body with a nice hook.
Eikmeyer is breathing heavily.
Brand jabs at Eikmeyer's body.
Brand swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A little jabbing left from Eikmeyer on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Brand throws a series of punches but Eikmeyer avoids them all with ease. #T1#
Brand lands a lovely overhand right.
Brand looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Good standup being displayed there by Brand as he connects with a hook.
Brand throws a lazy right hand but Eikmeyer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Brand misses the shot to the body.
Brand misses with a body punch
and Eikmeyer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Eikmeyer darts in looking for a takedown but Brand gets double underhooks and turns Eikmeyer into the cage.
Brand lands a body shot.
Brand throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Eikmeyer on the side of the head.
Brand lands with a good body shot.
Eikmeyer takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brand misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Eikmeyer counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Eikmeyer. #T2#
Brand wants to get back to his feet but Eikmeyer is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Eikmeyer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brand is keeping the position for now. #ES#
Brand is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Brand prevents the takedown attempt.
Eikmeyer is looking to take this one to the mat.
Eikmeyer tries for a takedown but Brand manages to get underhooks.
Brand is trying to break the clinch but Eikmeyer is controlling him.
Brand is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Eikmeyer wants to take the fight to the mat but Brand manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Eikmeyer can't get the takedown.
Eikmeyer keeps control of Brand as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Eikmeyer wants to take the fight to the mat but Brand manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Brand can't break the clinch. #T3#
Brand is trying to break free.
Eikmeyer keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Brand's efforts to push away.
Brand tries to circle away but Eikmeyer has him pinned against the cage.
Eikmeyer has Brand pressed against the cage, preventing Brand from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Brand wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Eikmeyer tries for a takedown. No joy. #TD2#
Eikmeyer has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Brand regains guard immediately.
Eikmeyer won't allow Brand to get back to his feet. #ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Brand manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Brand is trying to break the clinch but Eikmeyer is controlling him.
Brand wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Brand wants to get back to striking at distance but Eikmeyer won't allow it.
Eikmeyer looking for a takedown.
Eikmeyer is looking for a takedown.
Brand tries to break free but Eikmeyer pushes him back against the cage.
Brand tries to circle away but Eikmeyer has him pinned against the cage.
Brand is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Brand can't break the clinch. #T4#
Brand wants to break free but Eikmeyer has control.
Brand prevents the takedown attempt.
Eikmeyer wants a takedown.
Brand is trying to break free.
Eikmeyer is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Brand gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Eikmeyer.
Brand is looking to break free of the clinch but Eikmeyer has double underhooks. #BC#
Brand breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Brand misses with a double jab.
Daniel Brand is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Brand!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brand throws a shot to the body.
Brand fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nice uppercut there from Brand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Brand dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Brand misses with a double jab.
Brand paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Eikmeyer tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Brand swivels and escapes.
Brand lands a really nice looking cross but Eikmeyer seems unphased. #ROC#
Eikmeyer is rocked!
Daniel Brand seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brand drops Eikmeyer with a straight right hand, right on the button! Brand follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daniel Brand!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 18, 2020

#R1#
Brand takes a swing at Jeudy's ribcage but misses.
Jeudy is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Jeudy takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CUT2#
It looks like Patrick Jeudy has been cut.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jeudy.
Brand throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Brand avoids the body shot from Jeudy.
A little jabbing left from Brand on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jeudy 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.
Nice straight punches there by Jeudy. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jeudy.
Jeudy throws a poor cross that misses
and Brand counters with a straight right hand.
Jeudy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brand.
Brand throws a hook but Jeudy blocks it.
Jeudy throwing a counter right hand but Brand manages to avoid it.
Brand lands with an uppercut that bounces Jeudy off the cage and back into range.
Jeudy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brand.
Jeudy scores with a sloppy right hand. Brand should have avoided that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brand fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jeudy misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Brand cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jeudy needs to keep his hands up - Brand had a free shot at his head there.#CUT2#
Patrick Jeudy's cut is getting worse.
Jeudy misses with a shot to the body
and Brand counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
An inside leg kick from Jeudy misses.
Jeudy smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jeudy moves away from the strike by Brand.
Jeudy swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Jeudy dodges the punch combination from Brand. #T1#
Brand misses with the combination.
An attempted straight right counter from Jeudy misses the target.
Brand throws a jab when Jeudy was well out of range.
Patrick Jeudy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brand throws a hook but Jeudy avoids it easily.
Jeudy misses with a low kick.
Jeudy misses with a body shot
and Brand counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jeudy is breathing heavily.
Brand keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brand 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.
Some wild striking there from Brand.
Jeudy keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Brand scores with a hook.
Brand scores with a shot to the body.
Jeudy misses with a wild body shot.
Brand is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #CL#
Jeudy clinches up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brand prevents a body shot from Jeudy.
Jeudy lands with a left to the head. #T2#
Brand wants to break the clinch but can't.
Brand prevents a body shot from Jeudy.
Jeudy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jeudy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Brand can't break the clinch.
Brand's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jeudy lands a body shot.
Brand is trying to break the clinch but Jeudy has him pressed against the cage.
Brand is trying to push Jeudy away but Jeudy has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Brand has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jeudy swings wildly with an uppercut but Brand uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jeudy scores with a nice hook to the head.
Brand blocks an uppercut.
Brand wants to get back to striking at distance but Jeudy won't allow it.
Brand blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jeudy lands an uppercut.#BC#
Jeudy manages to break the clinch.
Jeudy moves away from the strike by Brand. #T3#
Brand tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jeudy was well out of range. Poor timing from Brand.
Brand bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Brand scores with a punch to the head.#CUT2#
Patrick Jeudy's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Jeudy misses with an uppercut.
Jeudy ducks under a wild hook from Brand.
Jeudy tests Brand's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jeudy misses the shot to the body. #CL#
Jeudy clinches up with Brand and pushes him back against the cage.
Jeudy can't find room to land a body shot as Brand controls the action.
Nice body punch from Jeudy. #BC#
Jeudy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jeudy misses with a looping right.
Jeudy misses with a hook.
Brand digs a good hook to Jeudy's body.
Jeudy looks to land a right hand but Brand moved out of range.
Jeudy misses with a head kick.
Brand lands the left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jeudy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T4#
Jeudy throws a push kick but Brand slaps the foot to one side.
A punch combination from Brand misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jeudy. Brand does a little dance to reset his feet.
Decent striking displayed by Brand there.#CUT2#
Jeez, Patrick Jeudy's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Brand is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Jeudy had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Brand jabs Jeudy to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jeudy throws a leg kick that misses.
Jeudy looks to land a left hand but Brand moved out of range nicely.
Brand lands a jab-cross combination.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Patrick Jeudy's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Daniel Brand!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 26, 2020

#R1#
Brand lands a jab to Krejza's midsection.
We've been hearing reports that Krejza has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Krejza takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Krejza throws a series of punches but Brand moves out of range.
Brand stuns Krejza with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Krejza is looking to clinch but Brand is avoiding it.
Brand closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CUT2#
It looks like Jenik Krejza has been cut.
Brand defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Krejza.
Krejza is breathing heavily.#KD2#
Brand drops Krejza with a right and a left! Brand comes rushing in but Krejza regains his composure and manages to keep Brand in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SU2#
Brand stands up and waves to Krejza to follow him.
Brand lands with a shot to the body.
Brand scores with a shot to the body.
Brand cracks Krejza with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Krejza falls to his knees and Brand doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daniel Brand!

Event: RISE 123
Date: Dec 13, 2019

#R1#
Brand checks a low kick from Creation.
Brand throws a body punch but Creation moves out of range.
Brand feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Creations jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Delirious Creation seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Creation throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sloppy strikes from Creation. Those never looked like landing.
Creation misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Brand connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Brand pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #TD2#
Creation closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Brand quickly recovers to half guard.#ES#
Brand kicks Creation off and gets 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!
Brand lands a right hook to the body.
Brand misses with a hook. Creation ducked under it nicely.
Some wild striking there from Creation.
Creation throws a looping overhand right but Brand ducks down to avoid it.
It looked like Brand wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Creation throws an overhand right that lands on Brand's shoulder, as Brand tries to avoid the shot.
Creation swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Creation fails to land with a series of punches.
Brand is looking for a counter combo.
Creation throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #T1##KD#
Nice combo by Brand! Oh, that's hurt him - Creation falls to the canvas and Brand follows him into side control. #ROC#
Creation is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Delirious Creation has been cut.#SU#
Brand decides to stand up, so the ref orders Creation to his feet.
Creation is still on wobbly legs! Can Brand finish him?
Brand circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Creation tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Brand wins by KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Daniel Brand!

Event: RISE 114 Gusmao v Tiger 4
Date: Nov 15, 2019

#R1#
Brand throws a shot from downtown. Rawse moves away and avoids it.
Nice defenses there by Brand.
Rawse showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Brand.
Brand misses with a right hand
and Rawse counters with a nice uppercut. #CL#
Rawse clinches with his opponent.
Brand tries to break free but Rawse pushes him back against the cage.
Rawse cracks Brand with a nice body shot.
Brand takes a shot to the head.
Brand is trying to force a seperation but Rawse has the dominant position.
Rawse lands with a short shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brand wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rawse lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Brand is looking to break free of the clinch but Rawse has double underhooks.
Rawse taking a breather.#BC2#
Brand pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Rawse throws a body shot but no joy.
Brand throws a big shot that misses.
Rawse misses with an uppercut.
Brand avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rawse works the jab nicely.
Brand slips under a jab.
Rawse walks into a jab.
Brand stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Brand fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rawse looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rawse jabs Brand to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Rawse fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Daniel Brand seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rawse misses with a shot to the body
and Brand counters with a three punch combo that has Rawse backing up. Rawse nods at Brand to acknowledge the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brand connects with a body shot.
Brand swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rawse.#T2#
Rawse ducks under a wild hook from Brand.
An attempted straight right counter from Rawse misses the target.
Rawse cracks Brand with a good jab.
A combination from Brand does no damage.
Rawse misses with a combination
and Brand counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rawse rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #KD2#
and Brand counters with a beautiful punch that sends Rawse to the canvas!
Brand has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Rawse is proving hard to escape from.
Brand won't allow Rawse to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rawse has a closed guard, preventing Brand from standing up.
Brand is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Rawse manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Brand manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Brand working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rawse. #T3#
Rawse postures up and lands a big shot to Brand's brow.
Rawse is looking to work some ground and pound but Brand has wrist control.
Rawse stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brand swivels though and keeps the full guard. #ES2#
Brand manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Rawse fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rawse throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Brand throws a shot to the body.
Brand scores with a shot to the body.
Brand throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rawse swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rawse with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Brand throws a combination that misses
and Rawse counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brand scores with a nice head shot.
Rawse thows a left - swing and a miss!
A telegraphed right hand from Rawse misses the target. #T4#
Brand fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rawse's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Rawse duly obliges.
Brand misses with a left hand
and Rawse counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A slow jab from Brand misses its intended target.
Rawse throws an off balance right hand
and Brand counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Rawse throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brand sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Brand throws a jab when Rawse was well out of range.
Brand jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice straight punches there by Rawse. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rawse.
Brand misses with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brand gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Brand swings for the body but Rawse moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Rawse.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Daniel Brand will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Rawse misses with an uppercut
and Brand counters with a straight right hand.
Brand walks into a jab.
Brand throws a hook but Rawse blocks it.
Rawse will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Brand throws out a counter right but Rawse avoids it with no problem.
Brand ducks under a wild hook from Rawse.
Brand throws a right and a left that Rawse avoids nicely.
Rawse avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Brand misses with a right hand
and Brand takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Brand walks into a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brand slips under a jab.
Brand misses with a hook
enabling Rawse to counter with a crisp jab.
Brand scores with a nice head 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!
Brand scores with a decent looking hook.#T1#
Rawse jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rawse lands with a straight right. Brand didn't see that one coming.
Rawse defending well as Brand loads up on a big left hand.
Rawse swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rawse slips a straight right by Brand.
Rawse throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rawse changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rawse connects with a jab.
Brand has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rawse finds it's way round the side to connect with Brand's head.
Brand looks to land a left hand but Rawse moved out of range nicely.
Brand smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Rawse cracks Brand with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Brand misses with a straight left. #CL#
Rawse closes the distance and presses his opponent up 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!#BC2#
Brand manages to break the clinch. #T2#
Rawse swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab from Rawse misses.
Rawse waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brand.
Rawse slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Rawse throws a hook but Brand avoids it easily.
Rawse avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rawse connects with a good right hand that stumbles Brand. Brand circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Brand uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rawse.
Rawse punishes Brand's body with a nice straight punch.
Rawse takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Rawse lands a nice shot to the body.
Rawse throws a shot from downtown. Brand moves away and avoids it.
Rawse throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T3#
Rawse looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Brand ducks under a wild hook from Rawse.
Brand swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rawse throws out a loose jab but Brand uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rawse displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brand throws out the jab.
A counter left hand to the body from Rawse misses its target.
Rawse swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rawse misses the jab.
Brand tests Rawse's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ricky Rawse is winning the standup battle so far.
Rawse throws a series of strikes that have Brand backpedaling.
Brand throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rawse sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rawse takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rawse swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brand 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.
Brand scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
A swing and a miss from Rawse.
Brand is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Rawse with a body shot.
Brand slips a straight right by Rawse.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rawse misses with a straight left.
Brand rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rawse moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rawse is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brand.
Rawse feints a jab promting Brand to slip. Rawse then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Brand slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Brand lands a glancing blow to the side of Rawse's head.
Brand moves out of range as Rawse strikes.
Rawse throws a body punch but Brand moves out of range.
Rawse throws a series of punches but Brand avoids them all with ease.
Brand throws a right and a left that both miss.
Brand with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rawse to score with a decent uppercut.
Brand takes one to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ricky Rawse dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Brand walks into a left hand.
Rawse uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brand.
Rawse pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Brand throws a looping overhand right but Rawse ducks down to avoid it.
Brand lands with a shot to the body.
Brand uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rawse.
Brand takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Rawse throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Brand counters with a straight right hand.
Rawse misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brand throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rawse dodges the punch combination from Brand.
Brand misses with a straight right.
Rawse throws the left hand but Brand avoids the punch easily.#T1#
Rawse jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Brand scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rawse in his tracks.
Rawse waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brand.
Rawse throws a lazy uppercut
and Brand counters with a straight right hand.
Rawse throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rawse misses the jab.
Rawse slips under a jab from Brand.
Brand looks to score with a jab to the body but Rawse is just out of range.
Brand clobbers Rawse with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Rawse fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brand manages to avoid it.
Brand staying out of range there.
Brand swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rawse swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Rawse lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T2#
A swing and a miss from Rawse.
Rawse misses with the combination.
Rawse lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
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 Brand misses.
Rawse feints a jab promting Brand to slip. Rawse then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Brand slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Brand uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rawse.
Rawse misses with a lunging right hand
and Brand counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rawse tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brand was well out of range. Poor timing from Rawse.
Brand misses with a right hand
and Rawse counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rawse gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Brand throws a predictable looking body shot
and Rawse counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
Rawse scores with a crisp jab that stopped Brand in his tracks.
Brand throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rawse counters with a left and a right that stings Brand.
Rawse throws a jab but it's blocked by Brand.
Brand ducks under a wild hook from Rawse.
Rawse misses with a hook.
Brand is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Nice straight punches there by Brand. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Brand.
Brand throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rawse counters with a nice uppercut.
Rawse throws a body shot but no joy.
A swing and a miss from Rawse.
Brand jabs at Rawse's body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Brand avoids the body shot from Rawse.
Rawse scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T4##KD2#
Brand drops Rawse with a left and a right! Oh, Rawse is hurt - Brand dives into side control looking to finish! #ROC2#
Rawse is rocked!
Rawse is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Westside Martial Arts, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SU2#
Brand decides to stand up, so the ref orders Rawse to his feet.
Oh Rawse is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rawse connects with a single shot there.
Brand throws a jab but it's blocked by Rawse.
Rawse swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rawse seems to have got his legs back now.
Brand misses with a right hand
and Rawse counters with a straight right hand.
Brand swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Brand throws a lazy right hand but Rawse sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Brand on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Brand scores with a shot to the body.
Rawse throws a right hand that misses
and Brand counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brand with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rawse to score with a decent uppercut.

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 Ricky Rawse.
I think Rawse has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: RISE 104 Stoddler v Bartoli
Date: Oct 12, 2019

#R1#
Gee swinging wildly here.
Gee misses with a body kick.
Brand ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gee moves away.#CL#
Gee clinches with his opponent.
Brand tries to break free but Gee pushes him back against the cage.
Brand has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Gee misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gee'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.
Nice body punch from Gee.
Gee stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Brand looks winded!
Brand wants to get back to striking at distance but Gee won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gee pushes Brand back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gee.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Gee.
A hook to the body from Gee.
Gee lands a nice uppercut.
Gee lands with a left to the head. #T1#
Gee lands a shot to the body.
Gee cracks Brand with a nice body shot.
Gee pushes Brand back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Gee will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Brand up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Gee - that landed with a thud.
Our sources have told us that Gee has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Gee unloads a knee to the mid-section. Brand lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Brand takes a knee to the side of the body.
Nice body punch from Gee.
Gee leaning against his opponent.
Gee softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Gee lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Brand or not.
Gee scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gee stalling the fight.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gee.
A short right from Gee 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!
Gee taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Gee works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #T2#
Brand wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Gee landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Gee lands a shot to the body.
A right hand to the body from Gee.
A short uppercut from Gee.
Gee lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gee throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Brands head.
Gee lands an uppercut.
Gee lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gee works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Gee is stalling here.
Brand's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gee lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Brand backwards.
Gee cracks Brand with a nice body shot.
Gee works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Gee using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Brand has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Knees in the clinch landing for Gee.
Gee working Brand over with knees to the body.#T3#
Gee lands a shoulder strike.
A short right from Gee on the inside.
Gee lands a nice knee to the body.
Gee is leaning against Brand and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Gee'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.
Still in the clinch, Gee scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gee lands a body punch.
Gee pushes Brand back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Gee lands a body shot in the clinch.
Gee lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Brand or not.
A right hand to the body from Gee.
Gee lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Brand backwards.
Gee lands with a right to the head.
Gee lands a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gee makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gee lands a hook that snaps the head of Brand backwards.
Gee slowing the pace effectively.#T4#
Gee works on Brand's body with a couple of short punches.
Gee lands a left hand.
Gee lands with a right to the head.
Brand wants to break free but Gee has control.
Gee lands a hook that snaps the head of Brand backwards.
Gee gets through Brand's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gee lands a body shot in the clinch.
Gee lands a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Gee - that landed with a thud.
A nice left hand lands by Gee. #KD#
Gee connects with a massive knee from the clinch and Brand goes down! Gee jumps into full mount looking to finish! #ROC#
Brand is rocked!
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.#SU#
Gee stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Brand is still on wobbly legs! Can Gee finish him?
Gee circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Brand tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Gee wins by KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Inspektor Gee!
An out of breath Inspektor Gee thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: RISE 97 Pentele v Stoddler
Date: Sep 21, 2019

#R1#
Brand takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Brand misses with a straight right.
Brand misses with a left hand
and Bee cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Brand misses with a body shot.
Brand throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bee connects with a good right hand that stumbles Brand. Brand circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Brand misses the jab.
Bee throws a fast counter high kick but Brand manages to duck under it in time.
Bee cracks Brand with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bee throws a hook but Brand avoids it easily.
Brand misses with a lunging right hand
and Bee counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bee swings for the body but Brand moves out of range.
Bee throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brand throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bee takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Brand lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Bee backs up against the cage.
Brand slips a jab from Bee.#T1#
Brand works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CUT#
It looks like Inspektor Bee has been cut.
Bee staying out of range there.
Brand paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bee moves out of range of the strikes.
Bee throws an overhand right that lands on Brand's shoulder, as Brand tries to avoid the shot.
Bee ducks under a wild hook from Brand.
Brand tries to bum rush Bee with a series of wild strikes but Bee uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bee uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brand.
Brand looks to land a right hand but Bee moved out of range.
Bee fakes the leg kick and cracks Brand in the body.
Bee misses with a wild combination.
Bee misses with a head kick.
Brand uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bee. #T2#
Brand throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bee sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Brand bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bee's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Bee gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Brand tries to break free but Bee pushes him back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Brand's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A hook to the body from Bee.
Bee lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bee connects with a knee to the head.
Bee lands with a right to the head.
Bee landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Brand is breathing heavily.
Bee landing knees to the body.
Bee lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Brand or not.
Bee lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bee is struggling to control the position.
Bee working Brand over with knees to the body.
Brand takes a knee to the side of the body. #T3#
Bee keeps control of Brand as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bee lands a nice uppercut.
Brand takes a knee to the side of the body.
Brand takes a knee right on the jaw!
Bee holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A hook to the body from Bee.
Bee is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Bee - that landed with a thud.
Bee lands an uppercut.
Bee working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bee lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Brand.
Bee putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Brand in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Bee scores with a hook to the body.
Still in the clinch, Bee scores with a nice short uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bee lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bee utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Bee landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt. #T4#
Bee lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bee throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Brands head.
Bee taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Bee stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bee lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bee lands a shot to the body.
Brand takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bee.
Bee lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bee lands a shot to the body.
Bee lands a nice knee to the body.
Bee lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Brand.
Bee with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bee lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bee scores with a shoulder strike.
Bee lands a right hand that snaps the head of Brand backwards.
Bee with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bee.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Inspektor Bee dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Inspektor Bee's cut.
That's time! Brand's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Bee drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Brand's head, knocking him out cold! Bee is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Inspektor Bee!
Inspektor Bee thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: KMK2
Date: Aug 23, 2019

#R1##TD#
Uzun shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Brand is trying to stand.
Uzun is looking to advance position but Brand won't allow it.
Brand is trying to stand. #SUB#
Uzun is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Brand is trying to stand back up but Uzun is controlling him
We've been hearing that Uzun has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Uzun trying to control the action but Brand is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Uzun is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Brand defends it well. #SUB#
Uzun is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brand is looking to escape.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB#
Uzun is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T1#
Brand is trying to stand. #SUB#
Uzun is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Uzun is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Brand sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Uzun wants to work for an arm triangle but Brand is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Brand is looking to escape.#ES2#
Brand kicks off Uzun and gets to his feet.
Uzun shoots in looking for a takedown. Brand tries to sprawl out of it but Uzun keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Brand manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Uzun misses with a takedown
and Brand cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#
It looks like Bogdan Uzun has been cut.
Brand lands with an overhand left.
Uzun tries for a takedown but Brand sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bogdan Uzun. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Uzun tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Brand swivels and escapes.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Uzun is defended easily by Brand.
Brand appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#KD2#
Brand catches Uzun napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Uzun to the canvas! #ROC2#
Uzun is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brand has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Uzun is proving hard to escape from.
Brand won't allow Uzun to sweep him here.
Brand wants to stand but Uzun has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB#
Uzun looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Brand wants to stand but Uzun has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Uzun throwing strikes off his back to little effect. #T3##SU2#
Brand decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Uzun takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Uzun dodges the punch combination from Brand.
Uzun looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.#TD#
Uzun drives through with a takedown into guard.
Brand wants to stand and escape but Uzun is having none of it. #SUB#
Uzun drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Uzun jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Brand is looking to stand up but Uzun isn't so interested in that idea.
Uzun trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Uzun trying to control the position from guard on top but Brand is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Uzun drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Uzun jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T4#
Brand wants to stand up but Uzun is controlling him. #ES2#
Brand has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Uzun is pushing him up against the ropes, looking to control the position.#TD#
Uzun lands a takedown into guard. #ES2#
Brand kicks Uzun off and gets to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brand throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Brand throws a nice looking combination but Uzun bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Uzun throws a quick counter head kick but Brand was just out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Brand.#CUT2#
Bogdan Uzun's cut is getting worse.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Brand enables Uzun to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Brand manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the ropes. Brand manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the ropes.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Uzun keeps control of Brand as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Brand wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Uzun drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Brand gets the underhooks and prevents it. #BC#
Uzun breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Brand dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bogdan Uzun's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Uzun slips a straight right by Brand.
Uzun appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Brand moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Brand ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Brand digs a good body shot into Uzun's ribs.#CL#
Uzun darts in and clinches Brand up against the ropes.
Brand is trying to break the clinch but Uzun has him pressed against the ropes.
Brand tries to circle away but Uzun has him pinned against the ropes.
Brand gets underhooks to prevent Uzun's takedown attempt. #BC#
Uzun breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Uzun takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Brand missing with a left hand there. Uzun 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.
Brand scores with a jab.
Brand looks to throw the jab but Uzun is out of range.
Uzun moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CUT2#
Bogdan Uzun's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Daniel Brand seems to be getting the better of the standup.#KD2#
A jab-cross combination lands for Brand and sends Uzun crashing to the mat! Brand follows him down to the mat - Uzun regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
Oh Uzun is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SU2#
Brand decides to return to a standing position. #T1#
Brand circles away from the clinch attempt.
Uzun with a poor takedown
and Brand counters with a big left hand that crumples Uzun! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Daniel Brand!

Event: RFL-72
Date: Apr 13, 2019

#R1#
Kodjia scores with a hook.
Kodjia tests Brand's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice defenses there by Kodjia.
Brand misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kodjia.
Brand connects with a nice looking jab.
Kodjia moves away from the strike by Brand.
Daniel Brand seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brand avoids the head kick by Kodjia.
Brand misses with a body shot.
Donk. Brand catches Kodjia right on the button with a cross.
Brand paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Brand throws a shot from downtown. Kodjia moves away and avoids it.
Kodjia throws a fast counter high kick but Brand manages to duck under it in time.
Brand scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kodjia tries a head kick but it misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kodjia ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A nice side step and Kodjia releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T1#
Brand looks to land a left hand but Kodjia moved out of range nicely.
Brand jabs Kodjia to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kodjia displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brand throws out the jab.
Brand misses with a double jab
and Kodjia counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Brand blocks a head kick by Kodjia.
Brand misses with a body shot.
Brand works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Brand throws an ugly left hook that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Brand is breathing heavily.
A jab from Brand misses.
Kodjia scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T2#
Kodjia throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brand takes a jab right on the kisser. #CUT2#
It looks like Daniel Brand has been cut.
Kodjia with a jab.
Kodjia has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kodjia throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Brand throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kodjia counters with a left to the body.
Kodjia throws a sloppy head kick and Brand moves out of range easily.
Brand appears to be looking for a big counter.
Brand throws the left hand but Kodjia avoids the punch easily.#KD2#
Kodjia drops Brand with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Brand looks back up at him and smiles so Kodjia waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Brand takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The fighters circle, before Kodjia throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Brand's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Kodjia lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Franck Kodjia!
After the fight, Franck Kodjia 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: RFL-68
Date: Mar 16, 2019

#R1#
Brand rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Canseco moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Canseco pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Canseco swings for the body but Brand moves out of range.
Canseco misses with a wild body shot.
Brand scores with a jab to the head.
Canseco misses with a wild body shot.
Brand throws a looping overhand right but Canseco ducks down to avoid it.
Brand misses with a two punch combination.
Canseco throws a shot from downtown. Brand moves away and avoids it.
Brand takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Canseco looks to land a right hand but Brand moved out of range.
Canseco fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Brand swinging wildly here.
Brand 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.
Brand misses with a wild body shot.
Canseco just misses with a punch to the body.
Brand takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brand lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Canseco circles away quickly and effectively.
Canseco throws a hook but Brand blocks it.#T1#
Canseco throws out a powerful jab.
Brand bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Brand takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice defenses there by Canseco .
Canseco scores with a jab to the body.
Brand on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Brand misses with a wild body shot.
Brand uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Canseco .
Canseco lands a lovely overhand right.
Jose Canseco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Canseco fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brand manages to avoid it.
Canseco lands a jab to Brand's midsection.
Brand takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Canseco throws a body punch but Brand moves out of range.
Brand works Canseco 's body with a nice hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brand throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Canseco lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Canseco connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T2#
Canseco 's jab looks to have found its range, popping Brand under the eye.
Canseco jabs Brand right on the nose. Brand blinks but takes it well.
Nice body punch from Canseco .
Brand misses the shot to the body.
Canseco lands a jab to the nose.
No joy there for Brand, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Canseco swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Canseco scores with a jab. Brand acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Canseco misses with a straight right.
Canseco lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Brand at a distance.
Canseco misses with a straight right.
Brand jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Canseco stalks Brand and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Brand's face. Brand staggers backwards, shaken.
Canseco slips under a jab.
A jab from Canseco misses.
Brand tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Canseco was well out of range. Poor timing from Brand.
It seemed like Canseco was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Canseco scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jab, jab by Canseco - just one landing.
Canseco walks into a stiff left hand from Brand.#T3#
Good shot there by Canseco .
Canseco throws a hook but Brand avoids it easily.
Canseco throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brand sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Brand blocks a jab.
Canseco fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Canseco scores with a nice head shot.
A lazy left from Canseco finds it's target.
Canseco throws a shot from downtown. Brand moves away and avoids it.
Canseco throws out a powerful jab.
Canseco has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Canseco avoids a punch combination nicely.
Canseco doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Canseco .
Nice body punch from Canseco .
Canseco is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Brand had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Brand steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Canseco .
This has been an exciting period of action!
Canseco ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brand moves away.
Brand connects with a looping right hand. #T4#
Brand slips under a jab.
Canseco moves into range and connects with a jab.
Canseco works Brand's body with a nice hook.
Brand waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Canseco .
Brand paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nice shot lands for Canseco .
Brand drops his hands momentarily and Canseco takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Brand slips under a jab from Canseco .
Canseco throws a hook but Brand avoids it easily.
Brand appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Canseco throws an overhand right that lands on Brand's shoulder, as Brand tries to avoid the shot.
Brand shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Brand takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Canseco misses the shot to the body.
Brand is looking to counter punch.
Canseco swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Brand counters with a straight right hand.
Canseco lands a nice shot to the body.
Brand uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Canseco .
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jose Canseco dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Canseco throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Canseco misses with a left hand
and Brand counters with a two punch combo.
A jab from Canseco finds it's way through Brand's defenses.
Canseco takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Canseco smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Brand uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Canseco .
Brand lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Brand.#ROC#
Canseco is rocked!
Canseco scores with a shot to the body.
Brand swings and misses with a hook 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!
Canseco throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Brand.
Jose Canseco seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Canseco dips to his left and cracks Brand with an uppercut!
Canseco with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Brand on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Canseco misses with an uppercut. Brand saw that one coming.
Brand ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Brand throws a body punch but Canseco moves out of range.
Canseco fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T1#
Canseco rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Brand counters with a straight right hand.
Decent striking displayed by Canseco there.
Canseco cracks a nice hook into Brand's ribs.
Canseco jabs at Brand's body.
Brand throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brand throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Canseco counters with a stiff right hand.
Brand slips a straight right by Canseco .
Canseco tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brand was well out of range. Poor timing from Canseco .
Brand swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Canseco tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brand was well out of range. Poor timing from Canseco .
Canseco getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Canseco lands a jab to the head.
Good shot there by Brand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Canseco bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Brand lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Canseco ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brand moves away.
Brand slips a straight right by Canseco .
Brand swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T2#
Brand avoids the body shot from Canseco .
Canseco swings for the body but Brand moves out of range.
Canseco bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Brand's head backwards.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Brand might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Canseco misses with a right hand
and Brand counters with a nice uppercut.
The fighters circling - Brand throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Canseco catches Brand with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Brand ducks under a wild hook from Canseco .
Brand stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Brand misses the jab.
Canseco throws a shot from downtown. Brand moves away and avoids it.
Canseco scores with a hook.
Canseco fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Canseco connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nice uppercut there from Canseco .
Brand swings for the body but Canseco moves out of range.
Canseco swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Nice cross by Brand.#T3#
Canseco throws a looping overhand right but Brand ducks down to avoid it.
Canseco lands a jab to the head.
Brand lands a nice shot that snaps Canseco 's head back.
Brand throws an overhand right that lands on Canseco 's shoulder, as Canseco tries to avoid the shot.
Brand ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It looked like Brand wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Canseco jabs at Brand's body.
Brand takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A telegraphed right hand from Brand misses the target.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Canseco . He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Brand takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Brand has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Brand there as he acknowledges the shot.
Canseco jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Canseco scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brand loads up on a big right hand but Canseco slips the punch.
Canseco has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Brand moves out of range as Canseco strikes.
Canseco throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brand sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Brand appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Canseco . Brand does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
Canseco throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Canseco sizes up Brand with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Canseco takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Brand takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Canseco throws a hook but Brand avoids it easily.
Brand doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Canseco , as that shot connected.
Brand keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Canseco throws a big shot that misses.
A jab lands there for Brand.
Canseco fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Canseco ducks under a wild hook from Brand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brand takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Brand moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Brand misses with a looping right.
Brand lands with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jose Canseco 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#
Canseco throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brand's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Canseco connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Brand scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd cheers as Canseco lands an impressive looking overhand right. Brand doesn't seem phased though.
Canseco lands a nice hook to Brand's body. Brand takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Canseco walks into a jab.
Canseco throws a lazy right hand but Brand sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A shot to the liver by Brand. Beautiful body shot.
Brand looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Canseco jabs at Brand's body.
Brand swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Brand goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Brand gets cracked there but stands up to it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Canseco lands a body shot.
Canseco jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Canseco is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Canseco dips to his left and cracks Brand with an uppercut!
Canseco looks to score with a jab to the body but Brand is just out of range.
A swing and a miss from Brand.#T1#
Brand ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Canseco connects with a crisp jab.
Brand takes one to the side of the head.
Brand takes one on the button.
Canseco tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brand was well out of range. Poor timing from Canseco .
Brand appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Canseco misses with a right hand
and Brand counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Canseco misses with a looping left.
Brand avoids the body shot from Canseco .
A big right from Canseco misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Canseco .
A jab from Brand misses.
Canseco tries to counter with a clinch but Brand shakes him off and moves away.
Brand pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Brand avoids the body shot from Canseco .
Brand ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Brand throws a right hand that Canseco ducks under and follows up with a left that Canseco also avoids with ease.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
Brand uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Canseco moves out of range as Brand strikes.
Brand throws a shot from downtown. Canseco moves away and avoids it.
Canseco keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Canseco scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Canseco lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Brand bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Brand misses the jab.
Canseco rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Brand moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Canseco punishes Brand's body with a nice straight punch.
Brand throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brand uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Canseco .
Brand scores with a shot to the body.
Brand uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Canseco .
Canseco lands a right hook to the body.
Canseco fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brand manages to avoid it.#T3#
Brand misses with the combination.
The fighters circling - Canseco throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
An attempted straight right counter from Brand misses the target.
Brand throws a body punch but Canseco moves out of range.
Canseco misses with an uppercut.
Brand scores with a shot to the body.
Canseco with a jab.
Jose Canseco is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Brand misses with a hook.
Canseco misses with a body shot.
Canseco throws a big shot that misses.
Brand feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Canseco s jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Brand uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Canseco .
Brand was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Brand takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Brand digs a good body shot into Canseco 's ribs.
Canseco throws a jab but it's blocked by Brand. #T4#
Brand moves out of range as Canseco strikes.
Brand throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Canseco cracks a nice hook into Brand's ribs.
Canseco connects with a looping right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Canseco throws a hook but Brand blocks it.
Canseco throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Brand stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Brand takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Canseco cracks Brand with an open hand slap.
Canseco works Brand's body with a nice hook.
Canseco throws out a loose jab but Brand uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brand is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Canseco .
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Canseco fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brand manages to avoid it.
Canseco misses with a left hand
and Brand counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Canseco uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brand.
Daniel Brand has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Canseco avoids the body shot from Brand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jose Canseco comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Canseco 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: RFLFN-14 Allison vs. Woods
Date: Feb 13, 2019

#R1#
Nice defenses there by Bee.
Bee throws a jab but it's blocked by Brand.
Bee slips under a jab from Brand.
Bee looks to land a combination but Brand avoids it well.
Brand uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bee.
A combination from Brand does no damage.
Bee doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Bee avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bee misses with an uppercut. Brand saw that one coming.
Bee moves out of range as Brand strikes.
Bee uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brand.
Nice defenses there by Brand.
Brand went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Bee jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Brand 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bee throws a nice inside leg kick.
Brand uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bee.
Bee scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Bee wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
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!
Bee avoids a punch combination nicely. #T1#
Brand lands a slapping body shot.
Brand throws a hook but Bee blocks it.
Brand misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bee.
Bee avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Brand tries to bum rush Bee with a series of wild strikes but Bee uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bee works Brand's body with a nice hook.
Brand connects with a right hand. Bee shakes it off.
Bee slips a straight right by Brand.
Brand takes a swing at Bee's ribcage but misses.
Bee connects with a high kick.
A punch combination from Bee misses.
A shot to the body from Bee misses
and Brand counters with a nice body shot.
Brand throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bee.
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!
Bee just misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Bee. Brand does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bee misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sloppy strikes from Brand. Those never looked like landing.
Bee misses with a low kick.
Brand is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Bee's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Bee swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Brand counter with a right hand.
Brand swings widly with a right hand
and Bee counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The fighters circling - Brand throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bee swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A swing and a miss from Brand.
Bee looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Brand looks to land a left hand but Bee moved out of range nicely.
Bee jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bee shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bee moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Bee throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Brand swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Brand throws a right and a left that both miss.
Brand takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #T3#
Brand swings widly with a right hand
letting Bee counter with a right hand.
Bee scores with a nice right hand.
Brand scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A jab from Bee finds it's way through Brand's defenses.
Bee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brand.
Bee throws a body punch but Brand moves out of range.
Brand looks to land a left hand but Bee moved out of range nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Brand. Those never looked like landing.
Bee cracks Brand with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bee cracks the inside of Brand's front leg.
Bee throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bee.
Brand looks to land a left hand but Bee moved out of range nicely.
Brand ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Brand takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T4#
Brand pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bee throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brand.
Brand dodges the punch combination from Bee.
Brand loads up on a big right hand but Bee slips the punch.
Bee looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bee pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bee is looking to land body kicks.
Brand defending well as Bee loads up on a big left hand.
Bee uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brand.
Brand throws a jab but it's blocked by Bee.
Bee throws a right and a left that both miss.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bee throws a jab when Brand was well out of range.
Bee scores with a jab.
Bee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brand was well out of range. Poor timing from Bee.
An attempted straight right counter from Brand misses the target.
Brand misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bee connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Inspektor Bee dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Bee takes a swing at Brand's ribcage but misses.
Bee has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bee swings away with a body shot that misses
and Brand counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A left lands for Bee.
Brand looks to land a right hand but Bee moved out of range.
Bee flicks out a counter leg kick but Brand steps away.#KD#
Brand drops Bee with a nice combination! Brand dives into Bee's guard, looking to finish! #CUT#
It looks like Inspektor Bee has been cut.#SU#
Bee is working an open guard so Brand takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A low kick from Bee misses
and Brand counters with a straight right hand.#ROC#
Bee is rocked!
Brand throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bee now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Bee avoids a punch combination nicely.
Despite the aggression on Bee's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Brand throws a lazy uppercut
and Bee counters with a leg kick.
Bee fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bee misses with a hook to the body
and Brand counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Brand ducks right into an uppercut from Bee.
Bee throws a hook to the side of Brand's head but Brand sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1##KD#
Oooh a lovely combination from Brand sends Bee down but not out. Brand dives into side control looking to finish.
Bee is still in real trouble! Can Brand finish him?#SU#
Brand has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Brand takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bee misses with a wild combination.
Bee seems to have recovered his senses.
Bee throws a lazy right hand but Brand sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brand swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bee was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Bee looks to land a body kick but Brand moved away.
A counter left hand to the body from Brand misses its target.
Bee misses with a series of wild punches.
Bee looks to land a right hand but Brand moved out of range.
Brand misses with a wild body shot.
Bee looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Brand throws a right and a left that Bee avoids nicely.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bee, as that shot connected.
Bee moves out of range of the strikes.#T2#
Bee lands a nice shot to the body.
Brand takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bee lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Brand avoids the body shot from Bee.
Bee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brand avoids the head kick by Bee.
Bee on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Brand misses with a lunging right hand
and Bee makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Brand looks to throw the jab but Bee is out of range.
Inspektor Bee seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bee scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Brand throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bee counters with a stiff right hand.
A jab from Brand misses.
Bee just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Brand was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Brand throws an overhand right that lands on Bee's shoulder, as Bee tries to avoid the shot. #T3#
Brand missing with a left hand there. Bee was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Brand uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bee has time to react.
Bee throws a head kick but Brand moves out of range.
Bee takes a swing at Brand's ribcage but misses.
Brand with a nice cross.
Brand on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bee throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Brand counters with a right hand to the body.
Brand misses with an uppercut.
Bee misses with a body shot.
Bee swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Brand throwing a counter right hand but Bee manages to avoid it.
Bee fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bee looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A low kick from Bee misses
and Brand counters with a straight right hand.
Brand misses with an uppercut. Bee saw that one coming.
Bee looks like he wants to counter punch here.
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!
Brand misses with a hook. Bee ducked under it nicely. #T4#
Bee showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Brand.
Brand throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bee misses the jab.
Brand was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bee connects with a solid leg kick.
Bee moves out of range of the strikes.
Bee swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Brand lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Brand moves out of range as Bee strikes.
Bee motions for Brand to come forward. Bee throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bee lands with a hook. Brand tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bee moves away from the strike by Brand.
Brand ducks under a wild hook from Bee.
Brand throws the left hand but Bee avoids the punch easily.
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 Daniel Brand will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Inspektor Bee's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Brand avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Brand seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Bee throws a low kick but it's checked well by Brand.
Brand throws a shot from downtown. Bee moves away and avoids it.
Bee slips a jab from Brand.
Bee looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bee avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Brand ducks under a wild hook from Bee.
It looked like Brand was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Brand walks into a straight right hand from Bee.
Bee goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Brand fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bee manages to avoid it.
Brand throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brand throws a predictable looking body shot
and Brand takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bee tries to land a leg kick but Brand saw it coming and moves away.
Brand throwing a counter right hand but Bee manages to avoid it.
Brand throws a jab but it's blocked by Bee.
Bee lands a body shot.
Brand 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#
Bee throws a looping overhand right but Brand ducks down to avoid it.
Brand throws a hook but Bee avoids it easily.
Brand misses with a looping left.
Bee rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Brand moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bee with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sloppy strikes from Bee. Those never looked like landing.
The fighters circling - Brand throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bee throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A combination from Brand does no damage.
Brand misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bee.
Bee cracks the inside of Brand's front leg.
Brand uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bee.
An attempted straight right counter from Brand misses the target.
Brand throws a body shot but no joy.
Bee throws a head kick that misses.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Bee. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bee. #T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Brand. Bee does a little dance to reset his feet.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bee. That's going to slow Brand down.
Bee slips under a jab.
Bee throws a jab when Brand was well out of range.
Brand throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bee. Brand does a little dance to reset his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brand bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bee throws a right and a left that Brand avoids nicely.
Good leg kick by Bee there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Brand misses with a two punch combination.
Bee uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bee throws a body punch but Brand moves out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Brand checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Bee throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T3#
Bee lands with a kick to the ribs.
Brand slips under a jab from Bee.
Bee works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Brand is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Bee connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bee throws a jab but it's blocked by Brand.
Brand throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab from Bee misses.
Brand swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Bee scores with a nice head shot.
Brand throws a lazy right hand but Bee sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Brand looks to land a left hand but Bee moved out of range nicely.
Bee is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Brand with a body shot.
Brand throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Brand throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bee misses with a hook. Brand ducked under it nicely.
Brand misses with a wild combination. #T4#
Brand misses with an uppercut.
Bee feints and then cracks Brand's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Brand down.
Bee connects with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bee blocks a jab.
Bee defending well as Brand loads up on a big left hand.
Bee sizes up Brand with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bee tries a low kick but Brand avoids it.
Bee misses with an uppercut.
It looked like Brand wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Brand moves out of range of the leg kick from Bee.
Bee misses the shot to the body.
Brand misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bee.
Brand slips a jab from Bee.
An attempted straight right counter from Brand misses the target.
Bee throws a good cross that connects.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Inspektor Bee!
A very excited looking Inspektor Bee 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: SYN Europe 96
Date: Jan 23, 2019

#R1#
Brand connects with a single shot there.
Greenland misses with an uppercut
and Greenland takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Greenland misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brand.
Brand fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Greenland throws a right and a left that Brand avoids nicely.
Brand misses the shot to the body.
Brand ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Brand misses with the combination.
Greenland throws a series of punches but Brand moves out of range.
Greenland avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Brand.
We've been told by Brand's head coaches at Jeffmma training that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Brand uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Greenland.
Greenland misses with a series of wild punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brand connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Greenland momentarily.
Greenland is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Brand.#T1#
Brand bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Greenland waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brand.
Brand scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Greenland doesn't seem bothered though.
Greenland throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brand sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Greenland looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Greenland misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Greenland swings widly with a right hand
and Brand counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Brand throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Greenland on the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brand. Greenland does a little dance to reset his feet.
A combination from Brand does no damage.
Brand lands with a good body shot.
Paul Greenland seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Greenland looks to land a left hand but Brand moved out of range nicely.
Brand moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CUT#
It looks like Paul Greenland has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Greenland misses with a hook. Brand ducked under it nicely.
Brand tries to bum rush Greenland with a series of wild strikes but Greenland uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Greenland misses with a series of wild punches.
An attempted straight right counter from Brand misses the target.#T2#
Brand looks to score with a jab to the body but Greenland is just out of range.
Brand lands with a good body shot.
Greenland slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Greenland misses with a straight left.
Brand is looking to wear down Greenland with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Greenland keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Greenland 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.
Brand lands a two punch combo.
Greenland takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Greenland throws the left hand but Brand avoids the punch easily.
No joy there for Greenland, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Brand throws a body punch but Greenland moves out of range.
Brand lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Brand throws a body shot but no joy.
Brand lands a nice hook to Greenland's body. Greenland takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jab, jab by Brand - just one landing. #T3#
Brand misses with a body shot.
Brand connects with a jab.
Brand is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Brand misses with a few strikes there.
Brand swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Greenland has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Greenland there as he acknowledges the shot.
Greenland lands a two punch combo.
A nice combination there by Greenland.
Brand scores with the left hand. Greenland knows he should have avoided that one. #ROC#
Greenland is rocked!
Greenland throws a right hand that misses
and Brand counters with a big left hand that crumples Greenland! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Daniel Brand!

Event: DARE 91
Date: Dec 29, 2018

#R1#
Nice straight punches there by Brand. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Brand.#TD#
Bellafontane fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Brand sprawls well initially but Bellafontane persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #ES2#
Brand manages to escape and get back to his feet!
No luck for Bellafontane with that takedown attempt. #TD#
Bellafontane throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Brand tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Bellafontane is in Brand's guard.#ES2#
Brand uses the cage 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!
Brand lands a really nice looking cross but Bellafontane seems unphased.
Bellafontane definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sam Bellafontane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Bellafontane manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Brand on his heels. He'll look to pass Brand's guard now, I'm sure.#ES2#
Brand wriggles free and stands up.
Bellafontane changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Brand tries to avoid it but Bellafontane manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Brand to the ground. Brand escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bellafontane is breathing heavily.
Bellafontane shoots and misses
and Brand counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sam Bellafontane. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brand lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Brand lands a slapping body shot.
Brand comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Brand works Bellafontane's body with a nice hook.
Brand cracks Bellafontane with a hook to the temple - Bellafontane is on wobbly legs here! Brand swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Bellafontane falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Brand wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Daniel Brand!

Event: DARE 82
Date: Nov 17, 2018

#R1#
Brand misses the shot to the body. #TD#
Rogan darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Rogan trying to control from half guard but Brand is working away. #ES2#
Brand manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Brand lands a right hook to the body.
Brand swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD#
and Rogan decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Brand's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rogan with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rogan passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Brand wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB#
Rogan is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Brand is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Brand is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Rogan has just dragged him back down to the mat.#T1##SUB#
Rogan wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Brand, who protects the arm well.
Rogan tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Brand is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Rogan is controlling him well.
Rogan creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Brand sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Brand wants to get back to his feet.
Rogan fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Rogan 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.
Brand is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Rogan has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Brand is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Brand defending against the ground and pound.
Rogan trying to control the position but Brand is working away.
Rogan happy to just control the position for now.
Brand is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Rogan has just dragged him back down to the mat.#T2##ES2#
Brand throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
A jab from Brand finds it's way through Rogan's defenses.
Brand swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rogan shoots in but no luck this time.
Brand sizes up Rogan with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Brand throws a looping overhand right but Rogan ducks down to avoid it.
Brand scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
Rogan closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Brand to the mat! Brand manages to get full guard.
Rogan looking to pass the guard.
Brand is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Rogan trying to control the position from guard on top but Brand is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Brand wants to stand and escape but Rogan is having none of it. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Brand fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Brand uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rogan has time to react.
Danga de danga de dang - Brand scores with a four punch combination!#CUT2#
It looks like Derek Rogan has been cut.
Brand lands a nice shot that snaps Rogan's head back.
Brand throws a looping overhand right but Rogan ducks down to avoid it.
Rogan staying out of range there.
Brand throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rogan sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T4#
Rogan has his takedown stuffed
and Brand counters with a straight right hand.
Brand tests Rogan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rogan takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rogan misses with a takedown attempt
and Brand counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Derek Rogan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rogan takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rogan looks for a takedown but Brand sprawls well.
Brand lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Brand lands a nice hook to Rogan's body. Rogan takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rogan is breathing heavily.
Brand misses with a hook #TD#
so Rogan counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Brand dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Derek Rogan's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Brand lands with a nice body punch.
Daniel Brand seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brand misses with a right hand #TD#
and Rogan counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Brand is trying to stand up here but Rogan is controlling him well.
Rogan with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #ES2#
Brand has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Rogan is on him like a limpet, forcing Brand back against the cage.
Brand has had enough of the clinch but Rogan keeps him there for the moment.#TD#
Rogan turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Rogan manages to end up in side control.
Brand wants to get back to his feet but Rogan is dominant here and he's now got Brand's back!
Brand is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Rogan off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brand trying to get back to his feet but Rogan is in full control for now. #ES2#
Brand is trying to shake Rogan off. He's managed it and has hopped back to his feet! Rogan won't be happy about giving up the dominant position.
Sloppy strikes from Brand. Those never looked like landing.
Brand connects with a nice looking jab.
Rogan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brand.
Rogan closes the distance and clinches up with Brand, looking for a takedown. Rogan pushes Brand against the cage but Brand circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#T1#
Brand misses the jab.
Brand scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Rogan shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Brand counters with a straight right hand.
Brand swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD#
and Rogan counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Rogan. #ES2#
Brand scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Brand throws a body punch but Rogan moves out of range.
Derek Rogan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Brand looks to score with a jab to the body but Rogan is just out of range.
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!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Brand.
Brand throws a big shot that misses.
Brand comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rogan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T2#
Brand rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD#
and Rogan counters with a nice double leg into guard. #ES2#
Brand has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Rogan is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
A frustrated look appears on Brand's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Rogan keeps control of Brand as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Brand is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Derek Rogan. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Rogan is trying to trip Brand. He has hold of a leg but Brand is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Rogan persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Brand preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Brand is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Brand has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Brand can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rogan controls the pace.#T3#
Brand is looking to stand up but Rogan isn't so interested in that idea.
Rogan sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Brand looks to land a combination. Rogan sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A jab lands there for Brand.
Brand scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Daniel Brand seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rogan slips under a jab.
Rogan appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Brand lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rogan circles away quickly and effectively.
Brand defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rogan.#T4#
Brand fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rogan defending well as Brand loads up on a big left hand. #KD2#
A jab-cross combination lands for Brand and sends Rogan crashing to the mat! Brand follows him down to the mat - Rogan regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brand tries to stand but can't do so whilst Rogan controls his leg. #SUB#
Rogan actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Rogan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Rogan actively working from the bottom here.#SU2#
Brand stands up out of the half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brand misses with a hook. Rogan ducked under it nicely.
Brand scores with a punch to the head.
Rogan shoots in for a double leg but Brand sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A little jabbing left from Brand on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Brand showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Derek Rogan's cut.
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##KD2#
Brand lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Rogan sprawling to the canvas. Brand follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Rogan hang on? #SUB#
Rogan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Brand pulls his head out easily. #SU2#
Brand stands up from half guard.
Brand circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Rogan to the canvas! Rogan doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Brand keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daniel Brand!

Event: GPG: 47
Date: Sep 22, 2018

#R1#
Jab by Brand.
Massena throws a hook but Brand blocks it.
Brand swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nice shot lands for Brand.
Brand scores with a nice strike.#KD#
Oh, that's a big right hand from Brand and Massena goes tumbling to the canvas! Brand follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard. #ROC#
Massena 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!
Massena regains full guard. Nicely done.
Massena is still in real trouble! Can Brand finish him?
Brand has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Massena is proving hard to escape from. #SU#
Brand gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Brand swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD2#
and Massena decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Brand's guard.
Massena slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Massena looking to pass the guard.
Massena seems to have recovered his senses.
Massena is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Brand is looking to stand up but Massena isn't so interested in that idea.
Massena 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.
Brand wants to stand and escape but Massena is having none of it. #T1#
Massena slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Brand wants to get back to his feet but Massena is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Brand keeping full guard, as Massena tries to pass.
Massena engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Massena won't allow Brand to get back to his feet.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Brand keeping full guard, as Massena tries to pass.
Massena prevents Brand from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Brand throws a hook but Massena blocks it.
A countering left hand to the body from Massena misses.
Brand throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Massena counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Brand!
Brand is trying to buck Massena off.#T2#
Massena postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Massena working the ground and pound but Brand is defending the strikes.
Brand wants to get back to his feet but Massena drags him back down.
Massena taking a breather here.
Massena sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Brand is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Massena moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Massena working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Brand is trying to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Massena looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Massena takes a little break here. Brand wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Brand knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Massena on the ground.#T3#
Brand is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Massena asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Massena sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Brand is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Brand pushes Massena away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Massena gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Massena tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #SUB2#
Massena tries for a kimura but Brand is defending well.
Brand is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Massena asserts his dominance and retains side control.#SUB2#
Massena working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #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.
Brand is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Massena wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brand keeps working.
Massena has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Massena throws an elbow but Brand slips to the side and avoids it well.
Brand dodges the ground and pound from Massena.
Massena in side control, throwing shots but Brand defends.
Brand is being controlled here.
Brand is pushing Massena's head away, looking to escape. Massena manages to hold on to the position though.
Massena fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Massena is looking to take a break and control but Brand is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Massena controls the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Andre Massena will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Brand ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Massena avoids a punch combination nicely.
Massena tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Brand defends well and Massena ends up having to push Brand into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Brand misses with an uppercut. Massena saw that one coming.
A jab from Brand finds it's way through Massena's defenses.
Daniel Brand seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brand bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Daniel Brand is winning the standup battle so far.
Brand paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Massena takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#KD#
Brand cracks Massena with a big right hand and Massena goes down!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Massena looking to hit a scissor sweep but Brand is one step ahead there.
Brand wanted to stand there but Massena had control of the position. #T1#
Brand stopping the sweep attempt from Massena.
Brand trying to stand up but can't free himself from Massena's guard.
Massena is adopting a defensive guard.
Massena wants to sweep here but Brand controlling him for the moment.
Massena is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SU#
Brand stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Brand scores with a nice head shot.
Brand misses with a jab, cross combination.
Brand throws a shot from downtown. Massena moves away and avoids it.
Massena looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Brand throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Massena counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
Brand ducks under a wild hook from Massena.
Brand steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Massena.
A punch lands to the side of Brand 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Brand connects with a nice looking jab.
Massena is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brand.
Brand drops Massena with a straight right hand, right on the button! Brand 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 2:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daniel Brand!

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