Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Highland 134
Date: Feb 06, 2022

#R1#
Fitzgerald slips under a jab from Ixtlan.
Fitzgerald uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ixtlan.
Fitzgerald throws a leg kick which misses Ixtlan's front leg but catches the back leg as Ixtlan tries to avoid it. #TD2#
Fitzgerald closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Ixtlan's guard.
Ixtlan is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fitzgerald has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Ixtlan is proving hard to escape from.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ixtlan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fitzgerald wants to stand but Ixtlan is controlling his posture from full guard.
Ixtlan on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ixtlan tries to get out of the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#T1#
Fitzgerald controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Fitzgerald throws a big shot that misses.#TD2#
Fitzgerald shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Ixtlan's guard.#SUB#
Ixtlan has an active guard here but Fitzgerald has managed to pass into half guard.
Ixtlan wants to get back to full guard.
Fitzgerald not doing much here.
Ixtlan is looking to improve his position. #T2#
Fitzgerald perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Ixtlan wants to control but Fitzgerald is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Fitzgerald tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Ixtlan wants to control but Fitzgerald is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Fitzgerald in particular looking to stall.
Ixtlan tries to get to full guard but Fitzgerald has control of the leg.
Fitzgerald tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ixtlan knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ixtlan trying to hold on to Fitzgerald's head to control him but Fitzgerald postures up.
Ixtlan wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Fitzgerald looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ixtlan wants to control but Fitzgerald is keeping busy.
Fitzgerald prevents Ixtlan from improving his position.
Fitzgerald is figuring out what he wants to do next.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ixtlan tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#KD#
Ixtlan drops Fitzgerald with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Fitzgerald looks back up at him and smiles so Ixtlan waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #CUT#It looks like Boyd Fitzgerald has been cut.
A slapping body kick lands there for Fitzgerald.#TD2#
Fitzgerald shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fitzgerald has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Ixtlan is proving hard to escape from. #T4#
Ixtlan is trying to keep Fitzgerald in close.
Fitzgerald controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ixtlan pulls Fitzgerald in to control the position.
Ixtlan looking to control. #SU2#
Fitzgerald decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Ixtlan, up you get!
Fitzgerald thuds his shin into the meat of Ixtlan's side.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ixtlan connects with a body shot.#TD2#
Fitzgerald manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Ixtlan on his heels. He'll look to pass Ixtlan's guard now, I'm sure.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Boyd Fitzgerald dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Boyd Fitzgerald'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#
Fitzgerald lands a nice looking kick to the body. Ixtlan takes a step back to recover.
Ixtlan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fitzgerald counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Obel Ixtlan has been cut.#TD2#
Fitzgerald looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Fitzgerald has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fitzgerald tries to stand but Ixtlan is controlling from the bottom.
Ixtlan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fitzgerald trying to stand up but can't free himself from Ixtlan's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzgerald 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.
Ixtlan trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #T1#
Ixtlan wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Fitzgerald sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Fitzgerald tries to stand but Ixtlan is controlling from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Fitzgerald is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ixtlan's half guard.
Fitzgerald is taking a breather. Ixtlan 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.
Ixtlan wants to get back to full guard but Fitzgerald has passed into side control.
Ixtlan keeps Fitzgerald under control for a moment.#T2##SU2#
Fitzgerald decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Ixtlan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fitzgerald.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Fitzgerald. Ixtlan shrugs it off though.
Fitzgerald slips a straight right by Ixtlan.
Fitzgerald is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ixtlan smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#TD2#
Fitzgerald shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SU2#
Fitzgerald stands up from Ixtlan's guard - Fitzgerald perhaps looking for a knockout.
Ixtlan misses with a two punch combination.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#TD2#
Fitzgerald closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Ixtlan's guard.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Fitzgerald. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.#T3#
Ixtlan looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Ixtlan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fitzgerald is one step ahead there.
Ixtlan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fitzgerald's guard. #REVR#
Fitzgerald avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ixtlan tries to free his leg and advance position but Fitzgerald is retaining full guard.
Ixtlan won't allow Fitzgerald to get back to his feet.
Ixtlan is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ixtlan tries to free his leg and advance position but Fitzgerald is retaining full guard.
Ixtlan throws a strike but Fitzgerald rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Fitzgerald wants to get up but he can't break Ixtlan's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T4#
Ixtlan is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fitzgerald wants to control from the top but Ixtlan keeps moving.
Ixtlan will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Ixtlan looking to control.
Ixtlan has a closed guard, preventing Fitzgerald from standing up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU2#
Fitzgerald decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Ixtlan, up you get!
Ixtlan throws a shot from downtown. Fitzgerald moves away and avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Boyd Fitzgerald showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3##TD2#
Fitzgerald scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Ixtlan trying to hold on to Fitzgerald's head to control him but Fitzgerald postures up.
Fitzgerald trying to control the action but Ixtlan is working from the bottom.
Ixtlan trying to control from the bottom.
Fitzgerald not doing much here.
Ixtlan is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ixtlan is working hard here to advance position.
Ixtlan wants to get back to full guard but Fitzgerald has mounted him!#T1#
Fitzgerald looking to control and managing it successfully. #SU2#
Fitzgerald is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Obel Ixtlan is winning the standup battle so far.#TD2#
Fitzgerald manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Ixtlan on his heels. He'll look to pass Ixtlan's guard now, I'm sure.
Fitzgerald wants to stand but Ixtlan is controlling his posture from full guard.
Ixtlan seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Ixtlan being controlled here, momentarily.
Ixtlan wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
Fitzgerald wants to stand and escape but instead Ixtlan has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Ixtlan working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ixtlan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fitzgerald swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ixtlan looking to sit in guard and control but Fitzgerald gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Ixtlan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fitzgerald's guard. #REVR#
Fitzgerald wants to stand and escape but Ixtlan is having none of it.
Ixtlan trying to control the position from guard on top but Fitzgerald is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Ixtlan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ixtlan throws a big right hand that misses.
Fitzgerald preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fitzgerald is trying to keep Ixtlan in close.
Ixtlan throws a big elbow that misses.
Ixtlan trying to control the position from guard on top but Fitzgerald is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ixtlan pushes down on Fitzgerald's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ixtlan takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Ixtlan prevents Fitzgerald from improving his position.
Ixtlan is looking to take a break and control but Fitzgerald is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ixtlan thows a huge punch but Fitzgerald dodges it nicely.
Obel Ixtlan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fitzgerald trying to control here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ixtlan lands a nice short elbow.
Ixtlan throwing shots but Fitzgerald is blocking nicely.
Ixtlan lands strikes from half guard.
Ixtlan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fitzgerald keeps working.
Ixtlan missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ixtlan lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fitzgerald is holding on to half guard well.
Ixtlan slips a nice elbow through Fitzgerald's hands, connecting with Fitzgerald's forehead.

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 Obel Ixtlan.
I think Fitzgerald 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 Francis DeMontford scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: TK 11: Surma
Date: Sep 22, 2021

#R1#
Ixtlan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ixtlan needs to keep his hands up - Frank had a free shot at his head there.#CUT2#It looks like Obel Ixtlan has been cut.
Frank scores with a nice right hand.
Frank uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Frank connects with a body shot.
Frank scores with a body shot.
Frank throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A swing and a miss from Frank.
Frank throws a hook to the side of Ixtlan's head but Ixtlan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ixtlan lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Frank backs up against the cage. #CUT#It looks like Josiah Frank 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!
Ixtlan takes a swing at Frank's ribcage but misses.
Ixtlan 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.
Frank stalks Ixtlan and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Ixtlan's face. Ixtlan staggers backwards, shaken.#T1#
A jab from Frank does it's job there.
Frank lands a nice hook to Ixtlan's body. Ixtlan takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Frank ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ixtlan doesn't manage to clinch there - Frank circles away.
Frank has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Ixtlan tries to clinch up but Frank circles away and keeps his distance.
Ixtlan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Frank fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Frank fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ixtlan is breathing heavily.
Frank scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Frank jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ixtlan gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Frank.
Frank scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Frank jabs Ixtlan to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T2#
Frank throws a hook but Ixtlan avoids it easily.
Frank lands a really nice looking cross but Ixtlan seems unphased.
Frank lands a nice hook to Ixtlan's body. Ixtlan takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ixtlan moves away from the strike by Frank.
Ixtlan is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Frank.#CUT2#Obel Ixtlan's cut is getting worse.
Ixtlan takes one on the button.
Nice shot lands for Frank.#ROC2#Ixtlan is rocked!
Frank lands a nice shot to the body.
Oh Ixtlan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Frank darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Ixtlan's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Frank before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Josiah Frank!
Josiah Frank seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: The Island Season 12, 265 lbs, Round 1
Date: Aug 22, 2021

#R1#
Ixtlan scores with a hook.#CUT2#It looks like Rav Kapur has been cut.#TD#
Kapur looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SUB#
Kapur is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ixtlan is trying to get back to full guard.
Ixtlan is concentrating on defense, preventing Kapur from advancing position.
Ixtlan trying to control from the bottom.
Kapur will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Kapur is trying for a kimura here. Ixtlan looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Kapur wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rav Kapur!
A relieved looking Rav Kapur thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Highland 86
Date: Aug 11, 2021

#R1#
Dalio takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#TD2#
Dalio scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #SUB2#
Dalio is looking for a kimura but Ixtlan is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dalio to get the leverage.
Dalio wants to pass to mount but Ixtlan is defending the position.
Ixtlan is looking to control Dalio's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ixtlan avoid being mounted?
Ixtlan is trying to get back to full guard.
Ixtlan manages to get to full guard.
Ixtlan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dalio is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dalio wants to pass the guard but Ixtlan is keeping the position.
Dalio showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dalio wants to control from the top but Ixtlan keeps moving. #T1#
Dalio tries to free his leg and advance position but Ixtlan is retaining full guard.
Ixtlan throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Dalio trying to control the position from guard on top but Ixtlan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ixtlan is trying to control the position but Dalio postures up.
Dalio wants to pass the guard but Ixtlan is keeping the position.
Dalio postures up.
Ixtlan keeping full guard, as Dalio tries to pass.
Ixtlan has control of Dalio's left arm, preventing Dalio from doing any damage.
Dalio postures up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dalio fails with the takedown
enabling Ixtlan to counter with a crisp jab.
Ixtlan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T2#
Ixtlan slaps away a takedown attempt from Dalio, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Dalio misses with a takedown attempt
letting Ixtlan counter with a right hand.
Obel Ixtlan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ray Dalio.
Ixtlan stuffs the takedown attempt from Dalio. Dalio gets slowly back to his feet.
As Dalio looks to move away, Ixtlan throws a big counter combo but Dalio just gets out of the way.
Dalio doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ixtlan counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ixtlan scores with a body shot.
Dalio looks winded!
Ixtlan's corner calls for a 1-2. Ixtlan obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CUT#It looks like Ray Dalio has been cut.
Ixtlan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#KD#
Ixtlan lands a big shot that drops Dalio! Can he finish him? #ROC#Dalio is rocked!
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ixtlan distracts Dalio with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Dalio is still in real trouble! Can Ixtlan finish him?
Ixtlan trying to control but Dalio is working from the bottom.
Dalio seems to have recovered his senses.
Ixtlan is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Dalio is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T3#
Ixtlan stopping the sweep attempt from Dalio.
Ixtlan wants to control from the top but Dalio keeps moving.
Dalio can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ixtlan controls the pace.
Dalio has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Hardcore Island MMA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Ixtlan stopping the sweep attempt from Dalio.
Ixtlan postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ixtlan wants to control from the top but Dalio keeps moving.
Ixtlan not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ixtlan wants to control from the top but Dalio keeps moving.
Ixtlan wants to pass the guard but Dalio is keeping the position.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Dalio looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dalio wants to sweep but no luck.
Ixtlan trying to control but Dalio is working from the bottom.
Dalio avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dalio is on top in guard. #REVB#
Ixtlan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dalio wants to control from the top but Ixtlan keeps moving.
Ixtlan working a defensive guard here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Obel Ixtlan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ray Dalio's cut.
That's time! Ixtlan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Dalio with a poor takedown
and Ixtlan counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ixtlan is looking to wear down Dalio with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Dalio gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ixtlan counters with a nice uppercut.
Dalio shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ixtlan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Obel Ixtlan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ray Dalio.
Donk. Ixtlan catches Dalio right on the button with a cross.
Dalio shoots for a double leg takedown but Ixtlan sprawls well. He's pushed Dalio's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD2#
Dalio closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Ixtlan to the mat! Ixtlan manages to get full guard.
Ixtlan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dalio can do to turn this around?
Ixtlan wants to sweep but no luck.
Ixtlan working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Ixtlan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dalio is aware though and is defending well.
Dalio pushing down on Ixtlan's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Ixtlan trying to control here. #T1#
Dalio looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ixtlan controlling the position well.
Ixtlan is trying to control but can't.
Dalio tries to pass to full mount but Ixtlan defends it.
Ixtlan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dalio on the ground.
Dalio passes to full mount! #SUB2#
Dalio with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Ray Dalio has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ixtlan working to try and regain half guard.
Ixtlan slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T2#
Dalio passes the guard and advances to mount!
Ixtlan tries to lock up and control but Dalio gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Dalio controlling his opponent.
Ixtlan can't escape the position.
Ixtlan sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Dalio wants to pass the guard but Ixtlan is defending well.
Dalio is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Ixtlan looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Ixtlan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dalio's guard. #REVR#
Ixtlan trying to control but Dalio is working from the bottom.
Dalio wants to sweep here but Ixtlan controlling him for the moment.
Dalio has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Ixtlan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ixtlan chips away with some ground and pound.
Ixtlan lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Dalio being controlled here, momentarily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ixtlan's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T4#
Ixtlan trying to control but Dalio is working from the bottom.
Dalio manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ixtlan manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Dalio tries to free his leg and advance position but Ixtlan is retaining full guard.
Ixtlan is trying to control the position but Dalio postures up.
Dalio pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ixtlan is keeping the position for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dalio controlling from the top position.
Dalio forces his way into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ray Dalio will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Ray Dalio'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#
Ixtlan scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dalio in his tracks.
Ixtlan scores with a hook.
Dalio shoots and misses #KD#
and Ixtlan counters with a left hand that sends Dalio to the canvas!
Dalio bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ixtlan's guard. #REVB#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dalio sitting in guard here, content to control.
Dalio postures up.
Ixtlan looking for a sweep. Not yet Ixtlan, not yet.
Dalio is stalling in the full guard.
Dalio trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dalio passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB2#
Dalio tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T1#
Ixtlan tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dalio wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Dalio works to advance to full mount. Ixtlan defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Ixtlan tries to hold on but Dalio postures up.
Ixtlan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dalio trying to control but Ixtlan is having none of it.
Dalio looking to control and managing it successfully.
Dalio prevents Ixtlan from getting the reversal.
Ixtlan on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ixtlan tries to get out of the position.#T2#
Ixtlan tries to hold on but Dalio pushes him away.
Ixtlan has given up his back. Will we see Dalio going for some submissions?
Ixtlan tries to break free.
A lull in the action here.
Ixtlan is in bad spot here.
Ixtlan trying to control the position but Dalio manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB2#
Dalio is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts. #SUB2#
Dalio looking for the choke from the back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Dalio working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Dalio is hanging on to Ixtlan's back as he tries to escape. #T3#
Ixtlan is working hard here to advance position.
A lull in the action here.
Ixtlan trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB2#
Ixtlan showing good submission defense here.
Dalio trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position. #SUB2#
Dalio patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Ixtlan trying to control the action but Dalio just sinks the hooks in.
Dalio is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T4#
I really don't envy Ixtlan right now.
Dalio avoiding Ixtlan 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB2#
Dalio is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Ixtlan defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Dalio tries to get the hooks in deep but Ixtlan pushed the leg off. #SUB2#
Dalio is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Dalio gets his hands free as Ixtlan looks to control.
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!
Dalio trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Ixtlan doesn't escape.
Dalio keeps control of the position as Ixtlan tries to break free. #SUB2#
Ixtlan is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Dalio gets his way!

And that's the end of the fight!
Ray Dalio comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dalio 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 David Hoff scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ray Dalio!

Event: Highland 83
Date: Jul 25, 2021

#R1#
Mihaylov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ixtlan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ixtlan throws a body punch but Mihaylov moves out of range.
Mihaylov is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Ixtlan.
Ixtlan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mihaylov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ixtlan throws the left hand but Mihaylov avoids the punch easily.
Mihaylov doesn't manage to clinch there - Ixtlan circles away.
Ixtlan doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ixtlan keeps the fight on the outside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mihaylov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mihaylov is looking to clinch but Ixtlan is avoiding it.
It seemed like Ixtlan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
Ixtlan throws a shot from downtown. Mihaylov moves away and avoids it.
Mihaylov wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Mihaylov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #CL#
Mihaylov moves into range and clinches up with Ixtlan.
Mihaylov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mihaylov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ixtlan avoids it.
Mihaylov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ixtlan avoids it.
Ixtlan gets through Mihaylov 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mihaylov blocking some punches.
Mihaylov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mihaylov utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Mihaylov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Knees to the body from Mihaylov .
Ixtlan looks winded!
Mihaylov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #T2#
Mihaylov scores with a knee to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mihaylov landing knees to the head. #CUT#It looks like Obel Ixtlan has been cut.
Mihaylov lands a knee to the head.
Mihaylov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mihaylov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ixtlan blocks it with crossed arms.
Mihaylov with a knee to the head.
Mihaylov putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Ixtlan in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Ixtlan takes a knee to the side of the body.
Mihaylov with a knee to the head.
Mihaylov tries to land a knee to the head but Ixtlan blocks with his arms.
Knees to the body from Mihaylov .
Mihaylov crunches a lovely knee into Ixtlan's ribcage.
Mihaylov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Ixtlan takes a knee right on the jaw!
Mihaylov tries to land knees in the clinch but Ixtlan avoids the damage to the body.
Mihaylov tries to land a knee to the head but Ixtlan blocks with his arms. #T3#
Ixtlan is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ixtlan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mihaylov missing with knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ixtlan.
Ixtlan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mihaylov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Mihaylov as Ixtlan tries to tie him up.
Mihaylov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mihaylov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ixtlan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ixtlan misses with a punch on the inside.
Mihaylov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mihaylov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ixtlan tries to throw a body punch but Mihaylov avoids it by throwing Ixtlan back against the cage.
Ixtlan takes a knee right on the jaw! #CUT#That has opened up Obel Ixtlan's cut even more.#T4#
Ixtlan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mihaylov using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Ixtlan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ixtlan.
Mihaylov scores with a knee to the head.
Mihaylov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mihaylov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mihaylov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mihaylov misses with a knee strike.
Mihaylov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Mihaylov looking to throw knees to the head but Ixtlan is blocking nicely.
Mihaylov looking to throw knees to the head but Ixtlan is blocking nicely.
Mihaylov misses with a knee strike.
Ixtlan is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Mihaylov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ixtlan tries to score a body lock takedown but Mihaylov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Adrik Mihaylov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Obel Ixtlan'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#
Mihaylov is looking to clinch but Ixtlan is avoiding it.
Mihaylov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ixtlan.
Ixtlan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mihaylov .
Ixtlan throws out a counter right but Mihaylov avoids it with no problem.
Ixtlan looks to score with a jab to the body but Mihaylov is just out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mihaylov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mihaylov throws a looping overhand right but Ixtlan ducks down to avoid it.
Mihaylov throws a looping overhand right but Ixtlan ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Mihaylov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ixtlan.
Mihaylov wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Obel Ixtlan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ixtlan ducks under a wild hook from Mihaylov .
Mihaylov misses with a looping right.
Ixtlan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mihaylov moves forwards but Ixtlan connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Mihaylov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mihaylov doesn't manage to clinch there - Ixtlan circles away.
Mihaylov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ixtlan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mihaylov tries to clinch up but Ixtlan circles away and keeps his distance.#T2#
Ixtlan throws a jab when Mihaylov was well out of range.
Mihaylov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ixtlan throws out the jab.
Ixtlan just misses with a punch to the body.
Mihaylov is looking to counter the offense by Ixtlan and move into the clinch.
Mihaylov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ixtlan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ixtlan unleashes a big counter combination but Mihaylov bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Mihaylov here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Ixtlan looks to land a combination but Mihaylov avoids it well.
Mihaylov doesn't manage to clinch there - Ixtlan circles away.
Ixtlan is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Ixtlan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Obel Ixtlan seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T3#
Ixtlan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mihaylov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mihaylov swings for the body but Ixtlan moves out of range.
Ixtlan loads up on a big right hand but Mihaylov slips the punch.
Ixtlan throws a jab when Mihaylov was well out of range.
Mihaylov is looking to counter the offense by Ixtlan and move into the clinch.
Mihaylov avoids the body shot from Ixtlan.
Mihaylov tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Ixtlan manages to circle out of the way.
Mihaylov is looking to clinch.
Mihaylov avoids a punch combination nicely. #T4#
Ixtlan misses with a hook. Mihaylov ducked under it nicely.
Mihaylov misses with a body shot.
Mihaylov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ixtlan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ixtlan is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Ixtlan throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL#
Mihaylov moves into range and clinches up with Ixtlan.
Mihaylov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ixtlan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mihaylov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mihaylov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mihaylov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mihaylov throws a knee to the head but misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Obel Ixtlan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Obel Ixtlan's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Ixtlan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mihaylov was well out of range. Poor timing from Ixtlan.
Mihaylov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mihaylov avoids the body shot from Ixtlan.
Mihaylov tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Ixtlan manages to circle out of the way.
Mihaylov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ixtlan scores with a hook to the body. Mihaylov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mihaylov takes one to the chin there.
Mihaylov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Obel Ixtlan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mihaylov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
Mihaylov tries to close the distance and clinch but Ixtlan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mihaylov slips under a jab.
Ixtlan misses with a straight left.
Mihaylov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ixtlan.
Mihaylov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As Ixtlan tries to get set, Mihaylov tries to push him back and clinch up but Ixtlan manages to avoid the attempt.
Ixtlan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mihaylov .
Mihaylov tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Ixtlan manages to circle out of the way.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mihaylov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mihaylov doesn't manage to clinch there - Ixtlan circles away.
Ixtlan now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Ixtlan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ixtlan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mihaylov doesn't manage to clinch there - Ixtlan circles away.
Mihaylov throws a hook to the side of Ixtlan's head but Ixtlan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ixtlan appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Mihaylov wants to clinch up but Ixtlan keeps it at a distance.
Mihaylov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ixtlan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #T3#
Some wild striking there from Ixtlan.
Ixtlan pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Mihaylov back to the cage. Ixtlan follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CUT2#It looks like Adrik Mihaylov has been cut.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Ixtlan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mihaylov circles away quickly and effectively.
Mihaylov is looking to counter the offense by Ixtlan and move into the clinch.
Ixtlan throws a looping overhand right but Mihaylov ducks down to avoid it.
Mihaylov motions for Ixtlan to come forward. Mihaylov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A countering left hand to the body from Ixtlan misses.#T4#
Mihaylov throws a low kick but Ixtlan moves out of range easily.
Mihaylov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mihaylov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mihaylov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ixtlan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mihaylov was well out of range. Poor timing from Ixtlan.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mihaylov moves out of range of the strikes.
Mihaylov tries to clinch up but Ixtlan circles away and keeps his distance.

And that's the end of the fight!
Obel Ixtlan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ixtlan 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 27:29
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 27:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:29

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

Event: Highland 74
Date: Jul 02, 2021

#R1#
Diesel throws a shot from downtown. Ixtlan moves away and avoids it.
Diesel slips a jab and a cross from Ixtlan.
Diesel tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ixtlan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Diesel wants to clinch up but Ixtlan keeps it at a distance.
Ixtlan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ixtlan takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ixtlan swinging wildly here.
Diesel throws a nice looking combination but Ixtlan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ixtlan stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Schlunckr Diesel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ixtlan takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Diesel dips to his left and cracks Ixtlan with an uppercut!
A combination from Ixtlan does no damage.
Donk. Diesel catches Ixtlan right on the button with a cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ixtlan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Diesel ducks under a wild hook from Ixtlan.
Ixtlan throws a series of punches but Diesel moves out of range.
Diesel with a nice cross.#T1#
Ixtlan takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Diesel 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.
Ixtlan throws a right hand that Diesel ducks under and follows up with a left that Diesel also avoids with ease.
Diesel tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ixtlan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Good standup being displayed there by Diesel as he connects with a hook.
Diesel avoids a punch combination nicely. #CL#
Diesel rushes Ixtlan and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ixtlan working aggressively here.
Ixtlan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Diesel lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ixtlan looks winded!
Diesel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Diesel.
A nice right hand lands inside from Diesel.
Ixtlan misses with a punch to the body.
Ixtlan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#CUT#It looks like Obel Ixtlan has been cut.
Diesel is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Diesel swings away with an uppercut that misses. #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!#BC#
Diesel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Diesel connects with a jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Diesel. That snapped Ixtlan's head back.
Diesel scores with a jab to the jaw.
Diesel moves into range and connects with a jab. #CL#
Diesel moves into the clinch successfully.
Diesel lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ixtlan backwards.
Ixtlan stalling in the clinch but Diesel improves position.
Ixtlan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diesel's elbow.
Diesel lands a left hand.
Diesel pushes Ixtlan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Diesel throws a head punch that misses.
Ixtlan misses with the head strike.
Diesel blocks a body shot from Ixtlan.
Diesel presses Ixtlan against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Diesel.
Diesel lands a big right hand that drops Ixtlan! The killer instinct kicks in and Diesel finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Diesel!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Schlunckr Diesel!
A victorious Schlunckr Diesel thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Highland 69
Date: Jun 23, 2021

#R1##CL#
Ixtlan rushes Show and presses him up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Show fails to land.
Ixtlan lands with a short shot to the head. #CUT#It looks like Koto Show has been cut.
Show misses with a hook to the ribs.
Show blocks a body shot from Ixtlan.
Show misses with a hook from the clinch.
Show scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ixtlan is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ixtlan throws a head punch that misses.
Ixtlan lands a body shot.
Ixtlan is leaning against Show and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Show looks winded!
Ixtlan is looking for a takedown.
Show lands a body punch.
Ixtlan lands a nice uppercut.
Ixtlan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Show backwards.
Nice body punch from Ixtlan - that landed with a thud.
Still in the clinch, Ixtlan scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ixtlan misses with an elbow strike.
Ixtlan taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Ixtlan presses Show against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ixtlan. #T1#
Ixtlan lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ixtlan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Show backwards.
Ixtlan tries to score a body lock takedown but Show shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Obel Ixtlan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ixtlan is leaning against Show and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Ixtlan.
Ixtlan tries a body shot but Show blocks it.
Ixtlan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A body shot lands from Ixtlan.
A nice left hand lands by Ixtlan.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ixtlan.
A short uppercut from Ixtlan. #CUT#That has opened up Koto Show's cut even more.
Ixtlan lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ixtlan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ixtlan unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Show! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Ixtlan is unloading with more strikes now! Show drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Obel Ixtlan!
A victorious Obel Ixtlan thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Highland 65
Date: Jun 16, 2021

#R1#
Kerr takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ixtlan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kerr drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ixtlan defends it well.
Ixtlan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kerr manages to avoid it.
Kerr feints the counter takedown.
Ixtlan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#KD#
Ixtlan drops Kerr with a beautiful combination! Kerr stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Ixtlan is looking for the KO!#ROC#Kerr is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Marko Kerr has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Ixtlan clinches with his opponent.
Kerr wants to take the fight to the mat but Ixtlan manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Ixtlan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kerrs head.
Kerr is still on wobbly legs! Can Ixtlan finish him?
Ixtlan pushes Kerr against the cage. Ixtlan is working some dirty boxing. Ixtlan pushes off with a quick right hook! Kerr goes down! Kerr tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Ixtlan moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Obel Ixtlan!
After winning the bout, Obel Ixtlan thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Highland 54
Date: May 28, 2021

#R1#
Ixtlan thuds a left hand into Power's body.
Power misses with a takedown attempt - Ixtlan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL2#
Power tries to keep at a distance but Ixtlan has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ixtlan looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ixtlan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC#
Power breaks the clinch.
Ixtlan slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Power has his takedown stuffed
and Ixtlan counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ixtlan chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Power can pounce on him.
Ixtlan throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
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!
Power fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Power. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Ixtlan lands with an uppercut that bounces Power off the cage and back into range.#KD2#
Ixtlan cracks Power with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Power looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Ixtlan finish him? #KD2#
Ixtlan lands a big right hand that sends Power crashing to the mat! Ixtlan stays standing though and waves Power back to his feet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ixtlan throws a pinpoint strike between Power's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Power crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Ixtlan scores a great knockout victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Obel Ixtlan!
Obel Ixtlan thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Highland 45
Date: May 16, 2021

#R1#
Decland changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ixtlan tries to avoid it but Decland manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ixtlan to the ground. Ixtlan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Decland swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ixtlan.#CUT2#It looks like Obel Ixtlan has been cut.
Ixtlan takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #CL2#
Decland clinches up with Ixtlan and pushes him back against the cage.
Ixtlan scores with a nice hook to the head.#CUT#It looks like Matt Decland has been cut.
Ixtlan has Decland pressed against the cage, preventing Decland from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ixtlan definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Decland is looking for a takedown.
Ixtlan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Decland jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ixtlan walks away with a smile on his face. Decland gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Obel Ixtlan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Decland.
Decland misses with a straight right. #CL#
Ixtlan rushes Decland and presses him up against the cage.
Decland tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Decland drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ixtlan pulls his leg out and moves away.
Decland is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ixtlan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Decland throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Ixtlan moves into the clinch.
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!
Ixtlan gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Decland.
Decland has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ixtlan after a bit of a struggle.
Decland looks winded!#T1#
Ixtlan lands a body shot in the clinch.
Decland is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ixtlan is defending well.
Ixtlan digs a right hand into Decland's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Decland's gas tank.
Ixtlan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ixtlan lands a right hand.
Ixtlan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right from Ixtlan.
Ixtlan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ixtlan lands with a short punch from the clinch. #CUT#That has opened up Matt Decland's cut even more.
Ixtlan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ixtlan lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ixtlan lands with a left to the head. #KD#
Ixtlan connects with a big uppercut there that sends Decland tumbling to the ground! Ixtlan follows him down into his guard. #ROC#Decland is rocked!
Ixtlan passes Decland's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ixtlan controlling the action here. #T2#
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ixtlan connects with a nice short shot to Decland's temple.
Ixtlan stalling. #SUB#
Ixtlan seems to be working for a kimura but Decland defends the submission attempt.#T3#
Ixtlan not doing much here.
Ixtlan continues to stall.
More hug and hope from Ixtlan.
Ixtlan is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #CUT#The cut above Matt Decland's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ixtlan tries to pass to full mount but Decland defends it.
Ixtlan content to control rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL#
Ixtlan clinches with his opponent.
Ixtlan lands with a right to the head.
Ixtlan is working for takedown but Decland is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ixtlan stops a takedown attempt from Decland.
Decland jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ixtlan walks away with a smile on his face. Decland gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Obel Ixtlan dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Decland tries to land a leg kick but Ixtlan saw it coming and moves away.
A big right from Decland misses. #CL#
Ixtlan forces Decland back against the cage and clinches.
Ixtlan tries to score a body lock takedown but Decland shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ixtlan throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ixtlan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ixtlan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Decland can do to turn this around?
Ixtlan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Obel Ixtlan has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A left hand lands to the body for Ixtlan.
Ixtlan scores with a nice hook to the head.#CUT#Matt Decland's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Ixtlan wants a takedown but no success here.
Ixtlan lands with a short shot to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ixtlan.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Obel Ixtlan!
A victorious Obel Ixtlan thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Highland 32
Date: Apr 28, 2021

#R1#
A jab from Scobie finds it's way through Ixtlan's defenses. #CUT2#It looks like Obel Ixtlan has been cut.
Scobie lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ixtlan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Scobie paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Scobie circles away from the clinch attempt.
Scobie cracks Ixtlan with an open hand slap.
Scobie throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Scobie circles away from the clinch attempt.
Scobie 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.
A swing and a miss from Scobie.
A telegraphed right hand from Scobie misses the target.
Scobie jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ixtlan definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nice defenses there by Ixtlan.
Scobie catches Ixtlan with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Scobie looks to throw the jab but Ixtlan is out of range. #CL#
Ixtlan darts in and clinches Scobie up against the cage.
Scobie swings wildly with an uppercut but Ixtlan uses good head movement to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Scobie swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ixtlan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ixtlan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Scobie backwards. #T1##BC2#
Scobie breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Ixtlan has managed to clinch.
Scobie tries to break free but Ixtlan pushes him back against the cage.
Scobie is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ixtlan throws a punch but it's blocked by Scobie.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Scobie.
Ixtlan misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Scobie's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Scobie connects with the punch.
Ixtlan is looking to clinch but Scobie is avoiding it.
It seemed like Scobie was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ixtlan wants to clinch.
Scobie looks to land a combination but Ixtlan avoids it well.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ixtlan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice defenses there by Ixtlan.
Scobie throws a hook but Ixtlan avoids it easily.#T2##CL#
Ixtlan instigates a clinch.
Scobie tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ixtlan's elbow.
Ixtlan tries to throw a body punch but Scobie avoids it by throwing Ixtlan back against the cage.
Scobie working aggressively here.
Ixtlan goes for a takedown in the clinch but Scobie prevents it.
Ixtlan is looking to take this one to the mat.
A nice left hand lands by Scobie. #CUT2#Obel Ixtlan's cut is getting worse.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short left from Scobie.
Ixtlan misses with a punch on the inside.
Scobie misses with a punch on the inside.
Scobie is trying to force a seperation but Ixtlan has the dominant position.
Scobie throws a head punch that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Scobie.
Scobie misses with a punch on the inside.
Ixtlan has Scobie pressed against the cage, preventing Scobie from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T3#
Ixtlan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ixtlan has Scobie pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Scobie manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Obel Ixtlan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A shot in the inside from Scobie.
Scobie misses with some punches.
Scobie gets through Ixtlan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Scobie misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ixtlan leaning his opponent against the cage.
Scobie is trying to push Ixtlan away but Ixtlan has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A head punch on the inside from Scobie fails to land.
Ixtlan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ixtlan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ixtlan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Scobie backwards.
Scobie can't break the clinch.
Ixtlan scores with a hook to the body.#T4#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Scobie creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#Obel Ixtlan's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.#BC2#
Scobie pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ixtlan doesn't manage to clinch there - Scobie circles away.
Ixtlan slips a jab from Scobie.
Ixtlan moves forwards but Scobie connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big left from Scobie misses. #CL#
Ixtlan has taken the fight to the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Scobie.
Scobie has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Scobie wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ixtlan throws a head punch that misses.
Ixtlan working aggressively here.
Ixtlan prevents a body shot from Scobie.
Scobie tries to circle away but Ixtlan has him pinned against the cage.
Ixtlan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ixtlan blocks an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Malcolm Scobie dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Obel Ixtlan's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Ixtlan is looking to clinch.
Scobie 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.
Ixtlan moves away from the strike by Scobie.
Ixtlan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Scobie manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Scobie tries to keep at a distance but Ixtlan has taken the fight into the clinch.
Scobie can't break the clinch.
Ixtlan tries a body shot but Scobie blocks it.
Scobie lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ixtlan.
Ixtlan is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A left hand lands to the body for Scobie.
Ixtlan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Scobie gets through Ixtlan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scobie throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ixtlans head.
Ixtlan tries a body shot but Scobie blocks it.
Scobie lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ixtlan backwards. #BC2#
Scobie breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ixtlan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Scobie.#T1#
Ixtlan on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ixtlan slips under a jab.
Scobie has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ixtlan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A nice side step and Scobie releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Scobie throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Scobie throws out a loose jab but Ixtlan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Scobie circles away from the clinch attempt
and Scobie counters with a straight right hand.
Malcolm Scobie seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ixtlan is looking to clinch but Scobie is avoiding it.
Ixtlan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Scobie.
Ixtlan tries to clinch there but Scobie circles away.
Scobie connects with a combination that backs up Ixtlan into the cage. Scobie lands a flurry of punches that gets past Ixtlan's guard. Ixtlan is down and the referee has seen enough. It is all over! Scobie bursts into tears - this win obviously means a huge amount to him.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Malcolm Scobie!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 20, 2021

#R1#
Bigelow takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#CL#
Ixtlan has managed to clinch.
Ixtlan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ixtlan tries to score a body lock takedown but Bigelow shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ixtlan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ixtlan lands a left hand.
Ixtlan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ixtlan avoiding damage as Bigelow throws knees to the body.
Ixtlan lands with a right to the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ixtlan.
Ixtlan is struggling to control the position.
Ixtlan tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ixtlan is struggling to control the position.
Ixtlan avoids the elbow strike from Bigelow, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ixtlan.
Bigelow misses with a knee strike. #T1#
The referee calls for Ixtlan to work.
Ixtlan lands with a short shot to the head.
Bigelow tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ixtlan pushes Bigelow back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Bigelow throws an elbow but misses.
Bigelow is pressed up against the cage. Ixtlan has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bigelow down to the mat. Bigelow avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Obel Ixtlan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No joy there for Bigelow, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #CL#
Ixtlan gets a clinch.
Bigelow misses with the head strike.
Bigelow misses with a punch on the inside.
Bigelow misses with some punches.
Bigelow gets underhooks to prevent Ixtlan's takedown attempt.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Ixtlan presses Bigelow against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bigelow wants a takedown but no success here. #T2#
Ixtlan looking for a takedown.
Bigelow tries a knee to the head but Ixtlan blocks it.
Bigelow with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bigelow is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ixtlan is keeping busy.
Bigelow tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ixtlan is looking to take this one to the mat.
Ixtlan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bigelow with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ixtlan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bigelow tries to stall but Ixtlan uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Bigelow throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Bigelow looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ixtlan tries for a takedown but Bigelow manages to get underhooks. #T3#
Bigelow throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ixtlan avoiding damage as Bigelow throws knees to the body.
Bigelow looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ixtlan lands a right hand.
A nice left hand lands by Ixtlan. #TD#
Ixtlan works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Ixtlan controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ixtlan scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ixtlan slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Ixtlan drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ixtlan jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T4#
Ixtlan controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ixtlan tries to free his leg and advance position but Bigelow is retaining full guard.
Ixtlan chips away with some ground and pound.
Ixtlan engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ixtlan working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bigelow's head.
Ixtlan scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Obel Ixtlan dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Bigelow misses with a series of wild punches.
Ixtlan closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bigelow circles away.#CL#
Ixtlan rushes Bigelow and presses him up against the cage.
Ixtlan lands an uppercut.
Obel Ixtlan has scored more points in the clinch so far.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ixtlan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ixtlan gets through Bigelow's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ixtlan lands a right hand.
Ixtlan lands with a left to the head.
Ixtlan prevents a takedown attempt there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ixtlan drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bigelow pulls his leg out and moves away.
Ixtlan avoids the head kick by Bigelow.
Ixtlan wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Bigelow connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CUT2#It looks like Obel Ixtlan has been cut.#T1##CL#
Ixtlan drives through and clinches with Bigelow against the cage.
Bigelow throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ixtlan blocks it with crossed arms.
Bigelow misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ixtlan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Bigelow obliges.
Ixtlan could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#BC2#
Bigelow manages to break the clinch.
Bigelow throws a lazy head kick #CL#
and Ixtlan moves into the clinch.
Ixtlan lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bigelow.
Bigelow wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ixtlan drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bigelow gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Obel Ixtlan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bigelow misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Bigelow throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ixtlan blocks it with crossed arms.
Bigelow prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ixtlan managing to block the knees to the body from Bigelow.
Ixtlan blocks an elbow strike.
Bigelow lands an elbow just above Ixtlan 's eye.
Bigelow has a couple of punches blocked by Ixtlan.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bigelow misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ixtlan dodges an elbow strike from Bigelow.
Bigelow looking to stall.
Ixtlan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ixtlan is trying to drag Bigelow to the mat but Bigelow just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#T3#
Bigelow lands with a left to the head.
Ixtlan misses with a body punch.
Bigelow is looking to control Ixtlan's arms but Ixtlan gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bigelow has his back to the cage.
Ixtlan prevents Bigelow from breaking the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Ixtlan has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bigelow avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bigelow working aggressively here.
Ixtlan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ixtlan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bigelows head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Ixtlan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bigelow using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ixtlan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #T4#
Still in the clinch, Ixtlan scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bigelow tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bigelow tries to circle away but Ixtlan has him pinned against the cage.
Ixtlan is stalling here.
Bigelow creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A right hand to the body from Bigelow.
Bigelow tries a knee to the head but Ixtlan blocks it.
Bigelow lands an elbow just above Ixtlan 's eye.
Ixtlan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bigelow tries a knee to the head but Ixtlan blocks it.
Bigelow with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Bigelow throws an elbow that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Bigelow showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Obel Ixtlan's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3##CL2#
Bigelow fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ixtlan, pushing him back against the cage.
Bigelow is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ixtlan pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ixtlan is looking to take this one to the mat.
Ixtlan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ixtlan drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bigelow pulls his leg out and moves away.
Obel Ixtlan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ixtlan tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bigelow defends well and Ixtlan ends up having to push Bigelow into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Obel Ixtlan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bigelow.
Ixtlan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bigelow with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bigelow blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ixtlan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ixtlan is trying to drag Bigelow to the mat but Bigelow just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ixtlan avoids the elbow strike from Bigelow, against the cage. #T1#
Bigelow tries to land a knee to the head but Ixtlan blocks with his arms.
Ixtlan lands a shot to the body.
Bigelow throws an elbow but it misses.
Ixtlan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bigelow tries a body shot but Ixtlan blocks it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bigelow.
Bigelow throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bigelow taking a breather.
Bigelow gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ixtlan.
Bigelow misses with a knee strike.
Bigelow lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT2#Obel Ixtlan's cut is getting worse.#T2#
Bigelow is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Bigelow tries to break free but Ixtlan pushes him back against the cage.
Bigelow throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ixtlan blocks it with crossed arms.
Ixtlan lands an uppercut.
Bigelow misses with a knee strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ixtlan.
Bigelow throws a knee to the head but misses. #TD#
Bigelow is fighting off a takedown attempt but Ixtlan is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Bigelow to the mat. Bigelow regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ixtlan advances position into side control!#SUB#
Ixtlan is trying to get an arm triangle but Bigelow is defending well. #T3#
Ixtlan tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Bigelow is looking for a sweep.
A lull in the action here as Ixtlan stalls from top position.
Ixtlan working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Ixtlan lands a few punches from side control.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bigelow is trying to control Ixtlan's posture but Ixtlan avoids it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ixtlan lands a few punches from side control.
Ixtlan landing strikes.
Obel Ixtlan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bigelow trying to remain calm as Ixtlan controls from the top position.
Bigelow is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ixtlan working the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ixtlan cracks Bigelow with a big right hand but Bigelow just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.

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 Obel Ixtlan.
I think Ixtlan 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight 29:28
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Obel Ixtlan!

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