Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: 020 TEN
Date: Sep 04, 2023

#R1#
Edwards keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Head slips a jab and a cross from Edwards.
Edwards fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Head chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Edwards fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Edwards shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Justin Edwards seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Edwards dives in and grabs Head's left leg, looking for a takedown. Head pushes down on Edwards's head and hops out.
Richard Head has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Justin Edwards.
Edwards shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Head sprawls well. Head wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Edwards gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Head lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T1#
Edwards shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Head defends it nicely.
Head tries to counter with a takedown but Edwards is quick to defend against it.#CL2#
Edwards has closed the distance and engaged Head in a clinch.
Head misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Edwards.
Edwards has Head pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Head manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
We've been hearing reports that Head has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Head is trying to break the clinch but Edwards is controlling him.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Head is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A left hand lands to the body for Edwards.
Head stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Head will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Edwards up against the cage.
Edwards goes for a takedown in the clinch but Head prevents it.
Head could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#BC2#
Edwards breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T3#
Head throws a hook to the side of Edwards's head but Edwards sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Head sets himself, and Edwards steps forward looking for the clinch! Head avoids it this time.
Edwards tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Edwards tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Edwards moves into the clinch.
Edwards prevents a body shot from Head.
Head leaning against his opponent.
Edwards stops a takedown attempt from Head.
Edwards is trying to pull guard but Head has him pressed against the cage.
Head wants a takedown but no success here. #BC2#
Edwards breaks from the clinch. #T4#
Edwards chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Head can pounce on him.
Head drops his hands momentarily and Edwards takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Head jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Edwards throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Some wild striking there from Edwards.
Head was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Head drops his hands momentarily and Edwards takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Head looks to throw the jab but Edwards is out of range.
Head displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Edwards.
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 Richard Head will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
A nice leg kick lands there from Head.
Head throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Edwards. #CL2#
Edwards forces Head back against the cage and clinches.
Edwards stalling in the clinch.
Edwards tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Edwards is trying to break free.
Edwards goes for a takedown attempt but Head pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Head scores with a nice body kick. #T1#
Edwards steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Head.#CL2#
Edwards moves into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Head's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Head misses with a punch on the inside.
Head controlling the action here for a moment.
Edwards pushes off an throws an elbow but Head leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Edwards is trying to break the clinch but Head has him pressed against the cage.
Head goes for a takedown in the clinch but Edwards prevents it.
Edwards stalls. #T2#
Head is trying to break the clinch but Edwards is controlling him.
Head misses with some punches.
Edwards tries to pull guard but Head won't allow it.
Richard Head has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Justin Edwards.
Edwards is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Head.
Edwards has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Head is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Head misses with a punch on the inside.
Edwards keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Head's efforts to push away.#T3#
A head punch on the inside from Head fails to land.
Head wants a takedown.
Edwards fails to pull the fight into his guard. #TD#
Head has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Edwards is trying to keep an underhook but Head manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Still in half guard, Head seems content to control.
Head works his foot free and advances to mount.
Head takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T4#
Edwards wants to control but Head is having none of it.
Head controlling the position easily from mount.
Edwards tries to hold on but Head postures up.
Edwards really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Head. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Head throws some wild stikes that Edwards manages to avoid easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Edwards working to try and regain half guard.
Head tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB#
Head with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Richard Head dominated that second round.
That's time! Head's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Edwards.
Head changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Edwards throws a nice looking combination but Head bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A jab from Head misses.
Head misses with a body shot.
Edwards takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nice uppercut lands for Head. That snapped Edwards's head back. #CUT#It looks like Justin Edwards has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Head dives in and grabs Edwards's left leg, looking for a takedown. Edwards pushes down on Head's head and hops out.
Head finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Edwards tries to clinch but Head moves away
and Head makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#T1#
Edwards rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Head moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Head keeps the fight on the outside.
Edwards tries to clinch up but Head circles away and keeps his distance.
Head goes for a double leg but Edwards avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Edwards continues to drive forward.
Edwards is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Head doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Head breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Edwards moves into the clinch.
Edwards jumps guard but Head turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Richard Head has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Justin Edwards.
Edwards has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Head after a bit of a struggle. #T2#
Edwards blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Head blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Head tries for a takedown but Edwards manages to get underhooks. #TD2#
Edwards pulls guard effortlessly.
Head is stalling in the full guard.
Head forces his way into half guard.
Head frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Head tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T3#
Head throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Edwards is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Head is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Edwards can do to turn this around?
Head tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Head throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Head controlling the pace for now.
Head's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T4#
Richard Head overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Head looking to finish with strikes here!
Head looking to control and managing it successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Further stalling from Head.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Richard Head!
A relieved looking Richard Head 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: 020 EIGHT LA
Date: Aug 08, 2023

#R1#
Head shoots in for a double leg but Chriss sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Chriss ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Head moves away.
It appears Head was looking to counter with a kick there.
Chriss's coach down at 020 Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Chriss's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Chriss takes one to the side of the head.
Chriss loads up on a big right hand but Head slips the punch.
Head slips a jab from Chriss.
Head changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#CL2#
Chriss clinches with his opponent.
We've been hearing reports that Head has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Chriss pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Chriss lands a jab to Head's midsection.
Head avoids the body shot from Chriss. #TD2#
Chriss shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Head will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1#
Chriss pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Head is keeping the position for now.
Head wants to sweep here but Chriss controlling him for the moment.
Chriss is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Head looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Head is working hard here to advance position.
Head could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Head has control of Chriss's left arm, preventing Chriss from doing any damage.
Head looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Head looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Head keeping full guard, as Chriss tries to pass.
Chriss sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Chriss trying to control but Head is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Head enables Chriss to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Head manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Head is trying to keep Chriss in close.
Chriss trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chriss works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Chriss is trying to work for a kimura but Head is defending well. #T3#
Chriss prevents Head from improving his position.
Head is not content to let Chriss control the position.
Head is trying to get back to full guard.
Chriss moves into full mount! Head won't be happy about that! #SUB2#
Chriss goes for an armbar but Head turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Head. #SUB2#
Chriss working for a triangle but Head defends it easily.
Head trying to control but Chriss is working from the bottom. #T4#
Chriss looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Chriss looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Chriss has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Head can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Chriss working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Head doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Head manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marquis Chriss dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD#
Chriss gets caught flat footed, as Head shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Chriss controlling the position.
Chriss wants to sweep here but Head controlling him for the moment.
Head trying to control the position from guard on top but Chriss is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Head stands and throws Chriss's legs to the side, diving into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Head slows the pace down.
Head tries to advance to mount but Chriss denies him. #T1#
Chriss tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Head wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Head tries to move into full mount but can't pass Chriss's legs.
Head wants to control but Chriss is keeping him busy.
Chriss prevents Head from improving position.
Head trying to control the position but Chriss is working away.
Chriss tries to bench press Head off him but Head keeps the position.
Head controls the position.
Chriss tries to improve position but can't. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Head wants to control but Chriss is keeping him busy.
Chriss tries to bench press Head off him but Head keeps the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Head wants to control but Chriss is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Chriss's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Head wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chriss keeps working. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Marquis Chriss seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Chriss rushes Head and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T3##TD2#
Chriss is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Head can't fight it off and eventually Chriss manages to take the fight to the floor. Head looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Chriss stopping the sweep attempt from Head.
Chriss wants to pass the guard but Head is keeping the position.
Head wants to sweep here but Chriss controlling him for the moment.
Chriss trying to control the position from guard on top but Head is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chriss stays in close to Head's body and controls the position. #T4#
Chriss is continuing to stall.
Chriss tries to free his leg and advance position but Head is retaining full guard.
Chriss preventing the sweep.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Head bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Chriss's guard. #REVR#
Head trying to control but Chriss is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Chriss is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Chriss escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Head gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Chriss keeping full guard, as Head tries to pass.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Richard Head dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Head fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Head takes a body punch but keeps moving. #TD2#
Chriss shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Chriss must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Chriss stands and throws Head's legs to the side, diving into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Chriss is trying to get an arm triangle but Head is defending well. #SUB2#
Chriss is trying to get an arm triangle but Head is defending well. #T1#
Head gets back to half guard.
Head trying to control here.
Head is looking to improve his position.
Head trying to hold on to Chriss's head to control him but Chriss postures up. #SUB2#
Chriss looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Chriss is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Head manages to get to full guard.
Chriss trying to control the position from guard on top but Head is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Head wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
Chriss slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Chriss advances to half guard.
Head trying to control but Chriss postures up. #SUB2#
Chriss is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Head defends it well. #SUB2#
Chriss looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Head wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Chriss is trying to work for a kimura but Head is defending well.
Chriss is trying to control the action in half guard but Head is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A big left from Head misses.
Chriss with the counter takedown but Head avoids it easily.#TD2#
Chriss looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

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

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

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

Event: 020 SEVEN
Date: Jul 11, 2023

#R1#
Head takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bet lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bet.
Head could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Bet scores with a shot to the body.
Bet looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A jab from Bet does it's job there.#CUT2#It looks like Richard Head has been cut.
Bet lands a really nice looking cross but Head seems unphased.
Bet fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Head tries a low kick but Bet avoids it.
We've been hearing reports that Head has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Bet lands a nice looking body kick.
Head is breathing heavily.
Head on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bet connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T1#
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Head crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Bet - the referee stops the clock and Head gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Bet. Head manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Bet dips to his left and cracks Head with an uppercut!#KD2#
Bet drops Head with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Head looks back up at him and smiles so Bet waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Bet circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Head tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Bet wins by KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lost Bet!

Event: 020 SIX
Date: Jun 19, 2023

#R1#
Muffin looks to throw the jab but Head is out of range.
Head half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Head could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Good standup being displayed there by Head as he connects with a hook.
Head shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Muffin sprawls well. Muffin wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Head gets slowly back to his feet.
And Muffin tries to counter it with a takedown but Head pushes his down on his head and steps out.
We've been hearing reports that Head has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Muffin lands a jab to the nose.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Muffin shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#T1#
Head wants to get back to full guard.
Head blocking the ground and pound attempt from Muffin .
Muffin wants to take a breather but Head is having none of it.
Head is trying to get back to full guard.
Muffin looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Muffin scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Head makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Head.
Muffin must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Muffin is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Muffin postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Muffin postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Muffin looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Muffin scoring with punches to the head and body.
Muffin working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Muffin stays in close to Head's body and controls the position.
Muffin with a nice head shot there.
Head is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Head wants to sweep here but Muffin controlling him for the moment.
Head is working hard here to advance position.
Muffin 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.
Muffin distracts Head with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T3#
Head can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Muffin controls the pace.
Head wants to sweep but no luck.
Head not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Muffin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Head works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Head tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Head looking to control.
Muffin stays in close to Head's body and controls the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Muffin distracts Head with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Head looking to hit a scissor sweep but Muffin is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Muffin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've been informed that Muffin has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Head is trying to control the position but Muffin postures up. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Muffin wants to pass the guard but Head is keeping the position.
Muffin postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Muffin preventing the sweep.
Muffin postures up and lands a big shot to Head's brow.
Muffin wants to pass the guard but Head is keeping the position.
Muffin trying to control but Head is working from the bottom.
Muffin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Head swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Muffin wants to control from the top but Head keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Muffin looking to sit in guard and control but Head gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Muffin trying to keep a closed guard but Head is proving a slippery customer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mc Muffin dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Head throws the left hand but Muffin avoids the punch easily.
Muffin throws an overhand right that lands on Head's shoulder, as Head tries to avoid the shot.
Head looks to throw the jab but Muffin is out of range.
Muffin misses with a hook.
Head shoots in but Muffin avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Head looks to land a left hand but Muffin moved out of range nicely.#TD2#
Muffin gets a takedown into half guard.
Muffin not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T1#
Muffin prevents Head from improving his position.
Muffin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Muffin landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Head wants to control but Muffin is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Muffin trying to control the action but Head is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Muffin is working for a submission of some sort.
Well, if Muffin 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Head wants to control but Muffin is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Muffin lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Muffin scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Head is pressing down on Muffin 's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Muffin preventing the sweep.
Head wants to control the position but Muffin says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Head is not content to let Muffin control the position.
Head keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mc Muffin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Head is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Muffin scores with a couple of nice shots.#T3#
Head desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Head regains full guard. Nicely done.
Head wants to sweep here but Muffin controlling him for the moment.
Muffin postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Muffin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Head 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.
Muffin trying to control but Head is working from the bottom.
Head looking to control.
Muffin trying to control but Head is working from the bottom. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Muffin scoring with some ground and pound.
Muffin passes Head's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Muffin missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Muffin looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Head is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Muffin is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Head wants to improve his position but Muffin is controlling well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mc Muffin 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Muffin takes the fight into the clinch.
Head misses with a body punch.
Head stalling.
Muffin drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Head wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muffin wants to take the fight to the mat but Head manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD2#
Muffin turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Head is trying to control Muffin 's posture but Muffin avoids it.
Head manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T1#
Head is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Muffin scores with a couple of nice shots.
Muffin with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Muffin prevents Head from improving his position.
Muffin controlling the action here. #SUB2#
Muffin looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB2#
Muffin is looking for a kimura but Head is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Muffin to get the leverage. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Head is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Muffin is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Head trying to hold on to Muffin 's head to control him but Muffin postures up.
Muffin trying to control from half guard but Head is working away.
Muffin looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Muffin .
Muffin perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB2#
Muffin is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Head has managed to free his arm - good work.
Muffin slips a nice elbow through Head's hands, connecting with Head's forehead.#T3##SUB2#
Muffin is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Head works his way to full guard. Good work.
Head controlling the position.
Muffin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Muffin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Head is keeping the position for now.
Muffin postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Head can't keep his opponent in guard - Muffin advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Head trying to control from the bottom. #T4#
Muffin lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB2#
Muffin is looking for a kimura here.
Muffin wants to take a breather but Head is having none of it.
Head is looking for a sweep. Muffin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Muffin is working for a kimura but Head is defending it quite comfortably.
Muffin scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Head keeping control of the position.
Richard Head has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mc Muffin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Head is trying to get back to full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mc Muffin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Muffin 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mc Muffin !
After the fight, Mc Muffin 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: RISE 174
Date: May 27, 2023

#R1#
Head lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jenkins throws out a powerful jab.
We've been hearing reports that Head has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Jenkins lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Head closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jenkins tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Head throws a hook but Jenkins avoids it easily.
Head shoots in but Jenkins avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jenkins is looking to score with low kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Jenkins darts in and clinches Head up against the cage.
Head could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Jenkins prevents a takedown attempt there.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Jenkins as Head tries to tie him up. #T1#
Head takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT2#It looks like Richard Head has been cut.
Jenkins gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT2#Richard Head's cut is getting worse.
Jenkins gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Jenkins lands an elbow inside that Head shrugs off. #CUT2#Jeez, Richard Head's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Tommy Jenkins!

Event: RISE 167
Date: May 05, 2023

#R1#
Gage scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Head on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CUT#It looks like Richard Head has been cut.
Head moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Donk. Gage catches Head right on the button with a cross.
Head gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Gage digs a good body shot into Head's ribs.
Head misses with a leg kick
and Gage counters with a straight right hand.
Gage 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. #CL#
Gage closes the distance and clinches.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
Head wants the takedown. Gage is fighting it off but Head persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Gage's guard against the cage.
Head wants to control from the top but Gage keeps moving. #SUB#
Gage throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Gage throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T1##SUB#
Head got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gage has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Head has managed to get both his arms back between Gage's legs - danger averted.
We've been hearing good reports from Gage's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB#
Gage pushes a forearm under Head's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Head is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nick Gage!

Event: RISE 158
Date: Apr 02, 2023

#R1#
Head tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bet lands a body shot.
Bet lands with a shot to the body.
Bet scores with a hook.#CUT2#It looks like Richard Head has been cut.
Bet's coach down at St Petersburg MMA Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Bet's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Head is breathing heavily.
Head chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bet can pounce on him.
Head could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Bet scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Head 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.
Decent striking displayed by Bet there.
Bet buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!#KD2#
Bet lands a big right hand that sends Head crashing to the mat! Bet stays standing though and waves Head back to his feet!#ROC2#Head is rocked!
Bet works Head's body with a nice hook.
We've been hearing reports that Head has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Head takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Crack! A monster head kick from Bet and Head falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Bet!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Lost Bet!

Event: ICE 5: UA KUDALAIA
Date: Jan 14, 2023

#R1#
Head closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Head uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Butts.
Head drops down looking for a counter takedown but Butts sprawls and moves away.
Butts lands a jab to the head.
Butts lands with a straight right. Head didn't see that one coming.
Butts is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Head.
Butts lands an overhand right.
Head takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Head needs to keep his hands up - Butts had a free shot at his head there.
Head moves away from the strike by Butts.
A lazy left from Butts finds it's target.
Butts throws the left hand but Head avoids the punch easily.
It looked like Head wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Butts connects with a nice looking jab.
We've been hearing reports that Head has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Butts misses with a straight left.
Head shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Butts fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Head on the side of the head.
Butts is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Head keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Butts.
Head swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A punch lands to the side of Head 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Butts has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T1#
Butts throws the left hand but Head avoids the punch easily.
Butts steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Head.
Butts works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Butts throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A lazy left from Butts finds it's target.
Butts moves into range and connects with a jab.
Butts misses with a straight left.
Head tries to counter with a takedown but Butts is quick to defend against it.
Butts jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Butts looks to land a right hand but Head moved out of range.
Head throwing a counter right hand but Butts manages to avoid it.
Head takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Head moves out of range of the strikes.
Butts moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Good exchange - Butts coming out on top.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice uppercut lands for Butts. That snapped Head's head back.
Head could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Head gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T2#
Butts scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Butterfingers Butts is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice jab there from Butts.
Butts is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Head.
Good standup being displayed there by Butts as he connects with a hook.
Butts listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Head looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Head throws a right and a left that Butts avoids nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Butts! But no joy.
Butts throws a hook but Head blocks it.
Head throwing a counter right hand but Butts manages to avoid it.
Butts lands with a cross.
Head drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Butts smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The fighters circle momentarily. Butts darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The fighters circling - Butts throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Butts is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Head.
It looked like Head was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A left lands for Butts.#T3#
Butts misses with a hook.
Head ducks under a wild hook from Butts.
Head swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Butterfingers Butts seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Butts scores with a sloppy right hand. Head should have avoided that one.
Butts misses with a looping right.
Butts throws the left hand but Head avoids the punch easily.
Head takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Butts thows a left - swing and a miss!
Butts stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Butts lands a glancing blow to the side of Head's head.
Butts sizes up Head with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Head shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Butts cracks Head with a right hand to the side of the head.
Butts throws the left hand but Head avoids the punch easily.
Head throws a big counter combination but Butts scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Butts with a jab.#T4#
Butts takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Head walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Butts lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Butts misses with a hook.
Butts lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Head at a distance.
Head defending well as Butts loads up on a big left hand.
Head appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Butts lands the left hand.
Butts 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.
Butts stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Butts missing with a left hand there. Head was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Head defending well as Butts loads up on a big left hand.
Butts misses with a straight left.
Head attempts a counter takedown but Butts avoids it well and moves away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Head takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Butts throws a looping overhand right but Head ducks down to avoid it.
Butts scores with a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Butterfingers Butts dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Head avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Butts connects with a nice looking jab.
Head gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Butts with a nice cross.
Head takes a jab right on the kisser.
Butts bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Head's head backwards.
Butts connects with a good right hand that stumbles Head. Head circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Butts's jab looks to have found its range, popping Head under the eye.
Butts scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Head is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Butts scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Butts lands a slapping body shot.
Butts connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Butts misses with a looping right.#T1#
A shot to the liver by Butts. Beautiful body shot.
A left lands for Butts.
Head waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Butts.
A swing and a miss from Butts.
Good work by Butts as he checks the leg kick.
Butts lands a jab to the head.
Head walks into a straight right hand from Butts.
A telegraphed right hand from Butts misses the target.
Butts connects with a looping right hand.
Butts throws a good cross that connects.
Butts ducks under a wild hook from Head.
Head takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Butts digs a good body shot into Head's ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Butts ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
We've been informed that Butts has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Butts misses with a looping left.#T2#
Butts stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Butts connects with a jab.
Butts darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A big right from Head misses.
Butterfingers Butts seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Butts misses with a straight left.
Nice defenses there by Head.
Butts jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Head has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Head there as he acknowledges the shot.
Head is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Butts's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Butts lands a right hook to the body.
Butts dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Head 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Butts lands a nice hook to Head's body. Head takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A cross from Butts lands.
Head takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T3#
Nice body punch from Butts.
Head moves out of range of the strikes.
Butts lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Butts misses the jab.
Butts throws a hook to the side of Head's head but Head sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Head changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Head with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Butts to score with a decent uppercut.
Butts dips to his left and cracks Head with an uppercut!
Head walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Head tries to score with a low kick but Butts moves his leg out of the way.
Butts fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Head wants to land a leg kick but Butts is out of range.
Butts looks to land a right hand but Head moved out of range.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Head might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Head throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T4#
Butts works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Butts cracks Head with an open hand slap.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Head throws a hook to the side of Butts's head but Butts sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Butts with a nice cross.
Butts lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Head at a distance.
Head tries to move into range but Butts moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Head slips a jab from Butts.
Butts keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Butts slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Butts's jab looks to have found its range, popping Head under the eye.
Head pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Butts cracks Head with a right hand to the side of the head.#TD#
Head drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Head postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Butterfingers Butts showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Butts throws a hook but Head blocks it.
Head tries to counter with a takedown but Butts is quick to defend against it.
Head ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Butts moves away.
Butts uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Butts looks to throw the jab but Head is out of range.
Butts displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Head throws out the jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Butts.
Butts connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Head momentarily.
Head is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nice uppercut lands for Butts. That snapped Head's head back.
Head has a takedown stuffed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Butts lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Butts lands with a good body shot.
Butts clobbers Head with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T1#
Head throws a shot from downtown. Butts moves away and avoids it.
A left lands for Butts.
Head takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Butts, as that shot connected.
Butts paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Butts scores with a nice strike.
Head slips a jab from Butts.
Head appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Butts misses with a hook.
Head appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Butts with a hook.
Butts connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Butts has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Donk. Butts catches Head right on the button with a cross.
Head throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A little jabbing left from Butts on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Butts scores with a crisp jab that stopped Head in his tracks. #T2#
Butts loads up on a big right hand but Head slips the punch.
Butts scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Butts lands with a right hand.
Head has a takedown stuffed.
Butts cracks Head with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Butts scores with a decent looking hook.
Butts throws a lazy right hand but Head sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Butts waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Head.
Head feinted with a counter takedown.
Butts lands a jab.
Butts cracks Head with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Butts scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T3#
Head steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Butts.
Head is looking to counter punch.
A cross from Butts lands.
Butts tests Head's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Butts lands a nice shot that snaps Head's head back.
Good shot there by Butts.
Butts looks to land a right hand but Head moved out of range.
Head appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A cross from Butts lands.
Butts fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Head moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Butts connects with a looping right hand.
Butts scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Head keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Butts.
Head is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #T4#
Head dives in for a single leg takedown but Butts sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Richard Head. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Butts breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Butts 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.
Butts throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Head on the side of the head.
Head on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Butts throws a good cross that connects.
The fighters circling - Butts throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Head throwing a counter right hand but Butts manages to avoid it.
Butts throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A big left from Butts misses.
Good shot there by Butts.
Richard Head has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Butts lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Josh West scores the fight 25:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 25:30
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Butterfingers Butts!

Event: ICE 1: Aloha Hilo
Date: Dec 17, 2022

#R1#
Shulenberg is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Head.#CUT2#It looks like Chris Shulenberg has been cut.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Head has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#TD2#
Head gets the takedown into side control.
Head taking a breather here.
Shulenberg is looking to regain half guard here but Head keeps moving and retains side control.
Head is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Shulenberg will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Shulenberg tries to bench press Head off him but Head keeps the position.
Head controlling the position from side mount.
Shulenberg really is a fat lump.#SUB2#
Head tries for a kimura but Shulenberg is defending well.
Shulenberg is looking for a sweep.
Shulenberg is working hard here to advance position.
Head trying to control the action but Shulenberg is working from the bottom.
Shulenberg is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Head in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Shulenberg tries to buck Head off but Head is having none of it.
Shulenberg is not content to let Head control the position.
Shulenberg is looking for a sweep.
Head is staying tight to Shulenberg's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Shulenberg is not content to let Head control the position.
Head might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Shulenberg haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
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.
Shulenberg knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Head on the ground.
Head is looking to take a break and control but Shulenberg is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Shulenberg is looking to regain half guard here but Head keeps moving and retains side control.
Head is looking to take a break and control but Shulenberg is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Shulenberg tries to buck Head off but Head is having none of it.
Head controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shulenberg is trying to improve his position.
Head controls the position.
Head is looking to take a break and control but Shulenberg is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Shulenberg is looking for a sweep.
Head is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Shulenberg will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Shulenberg is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Head controls the position.
Shulenberg tries to bench press Head off him but Head keeps the position.
Head is looking to take a break and control but Shulenberg is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Head tries to advance to mount but Shulenberg denies him.
You can see the frustration on Shulenberg's face as Head controls the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shulenberg is trying to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Richard Head dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chris Shulenberg'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#
Shulenberg misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Head to counter with a crisp jab.
Head scores with a jab to the body.
Shulenberg fails with a takedown attempt.
Head displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Shulenberg.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Shulenberg. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Shulenberg fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Head sprawls well initially but Shulenberg persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Head manages to get to full guard.
Head is pulling down on Shulenberg's head to control his posture.
Head has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Shulenberg has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Shulenberg stopping the sweep attempt from Head.
Head is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Head controlling the pace.
Head works his way into side control.
Head throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#T2#
Shulenberg tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Head presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Head sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Richard Head has got the better of the ground game so far.
Shulenberg keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Head throwing strikes here but Shulenberg is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Shulenberg is trying to escape the mount.
Head controlling his opponent.
Head tries to control but Shulenberg wriggling away.
Head misses with a head shot.
Head sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Head trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T3#
Shulenberg can't escape the position.
Head trying to control but Shulenberg is having none of it.
Shulenberg is looking to get to half guard.
Head controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB2#
Head jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Shulenberg manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Shulenberg is trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Head wants to control but Shulenberg is keeping him busy.
Head taking a breather here.
Head is looking to take a break and control but Shulenberg is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Shulenberg is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Head's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Head is looking to take a break and control but Shulenberg is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Head content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Head is trying to control. Shulenberg wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Richard Head showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Chris Shulenberg's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Shulenberg dives in and grabs Head's left leg, looking for a takedown. Head pushes down on Shulenberg's head and hops out.
Head with the counter takedown but Shulenberg avoids it easily.
Shulenberg shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Head as he jumps to the side.
Head lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Shulenberg fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Shulenberg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shulenberg shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Head counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Head listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Head stuffs the takedown attempt from Shulenberg. Shulenberg gets slowly back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Head fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Shulenberg has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Head.
Chris Shulenberg is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shulenberg shoots in but no luck this time.
Shulenberg misses with a takedown attempt
and Head counters with a two punch combo. #TD#
Shulenberg fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Head sprawls well initially but Shulenberg persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Head slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Head 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.
Head is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Head seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Shulenberg wants to improve his position but Head is controlling well.
Head passes to full mount!
Head controlling the position easily from mount.
Head trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Head looking to control and managing it successfully. #T3#
Shulenberg slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Head is looking to take a break and control but Shulenberg is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Head moves nicely into side control.
Shulenberg is looking to regain half guard here but Head keeps moving and retains side control.
Head postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Head trying to control the position but Shulenberg is working away.
Head moves into full mount!
Head looking to ground and pound but Shulenberg is blocking nicely.
Shulenberg can't escape the position.
Head controlling from mount. #T4#
Head wants to control the pace but Shulenberg is squirming around nicely.
Head sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Shulenberg is trying desperately to improve position.
Head is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Shulenberg is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Shulenberg wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Head.
Head tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Richard Head comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Head 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Josh West scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Richard Head!
A relieved looking Richard Head 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: SSD 9
Date: Oct 29, 2022

#R1#
Smash looks to land a right hand but Head moved out of range.
Head throws a leg kick #TD#
and Smash counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Head!
Head is trying to improve his position.
Head manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Head is trying to get back to full guard.
Head wants to control but Smash is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Head is not content to let Smash control the position.
Head is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Smash's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Smash's back!
Head biding his time, controlling Smash.
Smash tries to escape but Head has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Head is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Head has the hooks in. Smash is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Smash prevents Head from getting a body triangle.
Smash tries to break free.
Smash is working hard here to advance position.
Smash looking very determined here, making life difficult for Head.
Smash tries to escape but Head has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Smash looking very determined here, making life difficult for Head.
Head gets his hands free as Smash looks to control. #T2#
Head is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Head tries to get the hooks in deep but Smash pushed the leg off.
Smash's coaches at Shut Up & Train! {$1000} have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Smash is trying to break free.
Smash is keeping busy.
Head is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Head has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Smash's body.
Head is hanging on to Smash's back as he tries to escape. #T3#
Head trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Smash doesn't escape.
Head missing with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smash trying to control the position but Head manages to sink in the hooks.
Head trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Head slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Smash is trying to break free.
Head gets his hands free as Smash looks to control. #T4#
Smash can't escape the position.
Smash is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Head.
Head throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Head tries to get the hooks in deep but Smash pushed the leg off.
Head might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Smash haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Smash wants to control his opponent's hands but Head gets his hands free.
Head tries to keep control of the position but Smash is staying busy.
Smash tries to escape but Head has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Head throwing sloppy strikes. #T5#
Head avoiding Smash 's attempts to control his hands.
Head just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Head's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Head controls the action.
Head gets his hands free as Smash looks to control.
Smash wants to escape the position.
Head avoiding Smash 's attempts to control his hands.
Smash is defending well here and trying to improve his position. #T6#
Head tries to keep control of the position but Smash is staying busy.
Head not allowing Smash to control his hands.
Smash is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Head.
Head has the hooks in. Smash is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Head wants to control but Smash is keeping busy.
Smash is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Head has good solid back control here.
Head misses with an elbow to the head. #T7#
Smash prevents Head from getting a body triangle.
Smash could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Smash tries to escape but Head has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Head controlling the position well here. Smash rolled but Head kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Head trying to control.
Head is riding his opponent, not letting Smash buck him off.
Smash trying to control the position but Head manages to sink in the hooks.
Well, with Head on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Smash is tapping out... Can he escape the position?#T8#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Head is riding his opponent, not letting Smash buck him off.
You can see the frustration on Smash's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Smash covering up well under a series of strikes from Head.
Smash covering up well and avoiding damage.
Head doesn't have the hooks in and Smash manages to turn into his guard.
Smash is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Smash wants to control from the top but Head keeps moving.
Smash has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T9#
Smash is really struggling to control Head but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Head lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Head is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Smash trying to keep a closed guard but Head is proving a slippery customer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Head won't allow Smash to sweep him here.
Head wants to pass the guard but Smash is keeping the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Richard Head dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R2#
Smash has a takedown stuffed.#CL#
Head gets tackled into the cage by Smash. Smash maintains the clinch.
Smash tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smash is trying to drag Head to the mat but Head just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD2#
Head has clasped his hands together around Smash's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smash wants to control but Head postures up.
Head is staying tight to Smash's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Smash is not content to let Head control the position. #T1#
Smash tries to buck Head off but Head is having none of it.#SUB2#
Head tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Richard Head has got the better of the ground game so far.
Smash tries to bench press Head off him but Head keeps the position.
Smash is trying to control Head's posture but Head avoids it.
Smash is trying to improve his position.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Head tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Smash is looking for a sweep.
Head wants to control but Smash is keeping him busy.
Smash is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Head is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Smash is not content to let Head control the position. #T3#
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Smash tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Head wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
You can see the frustration on Smash's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Smash dives in for a single leg takedown but Head sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Smity Smash. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Head displaying some good clinch control by pressing Smash up against the cage.
Head misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Smash jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Head walks away with a smile on his face. Smash gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Smity Smash seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Head slips under a jab from Smash.
Head displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Smash.
Head displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smash throws out the jab. #TD#
Smash shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Smash was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Head is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Smash off and has taken his back!
Smash is in bad spot here.
Head just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Head missing with punches from the back. #T5#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial. #SUB2#
Head looking to break Smash's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Smash remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Head will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Smash wants to escape the position.
Head has good solid back control here.
Head is hanging on to Smash's back as he tries to escape. #T6##SUB2#
Head working for a choke but Smash is defending well.
Smash tries to roll but Head sticks to his back.
Head controlling the position well here. Smash rolled but Head kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Smash looking very determined here, making life difficult for Head.
Head is not going to allow Smash to sit and survive in this position.
Head wants to control but Smash is keeping busy.#T7#
Smash tries to roll but Head sticks to his back.
Head throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Head tries to get the hooks in deep but Smash pushed the leg off.
Smash is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Let's hope that Head has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Head throwing sloppy strikes.
Smash rolls, trying to escape but Head keeps control of the position.
Smash trying to control the action but Head just sinks the hooks in.
Head thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent. #T8#
Head keeps control of the position as Smash tries to break free.
Smity Smash has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Head slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Head keeps control of the position as Smash tries to break free.
Smash prevents Head from getting a body triangle.
Smash trying to control the hands but Head won't let him.
A lull in the action here. #T9#
Smash tries to escape the position.
Head wants to control the position but Smash frees himself and scrambles - Head manages to regain control in side control.
Head laying and praying for a moment but Smash takes advantage and regains half guard.
Head is trying to control. Smash wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Head wants to pass the guard but Smash is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smash tries to roll over but Head keeps him under control.
Smash landing a few short strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Richard Head comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Head 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight for Richard Head!
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight for Richard Head!
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight for Richard Head!

Richard Head wins by unanimous decision!
Our winner, Richard Head, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

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