Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: TGC 17: Glatt vs Wangler
Date: Aug 19, 2017

#R1##TD2#
Barnes gets caught flat footed, as Tucker shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Barnes tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Barnes is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tucker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barnes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tucker's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Let's hope that Tucker 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.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T1#
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Tucker.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Barnes lands a nice shot to the body.
Tucker misses with a takedown
and Tucker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #TD2#
Tucker scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Barnes tries to bench press Tucker off him but Tucker keeps the position.
Barnes can't do much from the bottom here.
Barnes is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Tucker tries for a kimura but Barnes is defending well. #T2#
Barnes can't do much from the bottom here.
Tucker tries to advance to mount but Barnes denies him.
Barnes might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Barnes manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Tucker is working for a kimura but Barnes is defending it quite comfortably.
Tucker tries to stand but can't do so whilst Barnes controls his leg. #T3#
Tucker thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Barnes's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES#
Barnes manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Tucker keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #TD2#
Tucker ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Tucker no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB2#
Tucker looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Barnes landing some decent shots from guard.
Tucker looking for a sweep. Not yet Tucker, not yet.
Barnes throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T4#
Barnes with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tucker controls Barnes momentarily but Barnes frees himself.
Barnes stands up over Tucker, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnes working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Barnes trying to control but Tucker is working from the bottom.
Tucker is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Tucker is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Barnes is aware though and is defending well.
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Tucker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jon Barnes will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Tucker with a lazy takedown attempt
and Barnes counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A head kick misses from Barnes.
Jon Barnes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Barnes lands with an overhand left.
Barnes tries to land a body kick#CL2#
and Tucker holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Tucker just leaning against Barnes, taking a breather.
Tucker trying to stall but Barnes improves his position.
Tucker fails to pull guard.
Barnes tries a knee to the head but Tucker blocks it.
Tucker avoiding damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Tucker is keeping busy.
Tucker changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Barnes fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jon Barnes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Melvin Tucker.
Barnes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tucker is breathing heavily.#T1#
Barnes shoots in and drives through. Tucker sprawls well.#TD2#
Tucker is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Barnes's half guard.
Barnes misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Tucker missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Tucker is looking to stall here but Barnes recovers full guard. #SUB#
Barnes has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tucker can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Tucker seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T2#
Barnes has a closed guard, preventing Tucker from standing up. #SUB#
Barnes working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tucker doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tucker manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Tucker is fighting to break Barnes's control of his arms but Barnes is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Barnes connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T3#
Tucker tries for a takedown but Barnes circles away easily
and Barnes counters with a straight right hand.
Tucker's coach down at Bi-Polar Asylum LV's #1 Public Training Center was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Tucker's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Tucker tries to clinch up but Barnes circles away and keeps his distance.
Some bone on bone action there as Tucker checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Tucker shoots in for a takedown but Barnes shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Barnes slaps away a takedown attempt from Tucker, before circling back to the center of the mat.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tucker.
Barnes wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#CL#
Barnes gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T4#
Barnes looking to slow down the pace here.
Tucker tries for a takedown. No joy.
Barnes is leaning against Tucker and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Barnes missing with knees to the body.
Tucker looking to slow down the pace here.
Barnes landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt. #BC#
Barnes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tucker on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tucker moves out of range as Barnes throws a body kick. #CL#
Barnes moves into the clinch.#BC#
Barnes manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jon Barnes 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Barnes throws a shot to the body.
Barnes throws a lazy head kick #CL2#
and Tucker counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Tucker. #TD#
Barnes drags the fight down to the ground. #SU2#
Tucker gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Jon Barnes is winning the standup battle so far.
Tucker shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Barnes as he avoids it easily.
Tucker tries to clinch but Barnes is having none of it.
Barnes lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#ROC#
Tucker is rocked!
Barnes moves out of range of the body kick from Tucker.
Tucker is still on wobbly legs! Can Barnes finish him?#CL#
Barnes drives through and clinches with Tucker against the cage.
Tucker takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT#
It looks like Melvin Tucker has been cut.
Tucker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tucker wants a takedown.
Barnes doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T1#
Tucker is trying to break free.#BC#
Barnes breaks from the clinch.
Barnes throws a leg kick which misses Tucker's front leg but catches the back leg as Tucker tries to avoid it.
Tucker seems to have recovered his senses.
Barnes stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Barnes wants it to stay on the feet.
Jon Barnes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Melvin Tucker.
Barnes throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on Tucker's jaw, knocking him onto his back! Barnes dives in looking to finish as Tucker flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Barnes's strikes! Barnes is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! Tucker's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but Tucker was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jon Barnes!
Jon Barnes bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: C17: Lowe vs Seery
Date: Aug 12, 2017

#R1##TD#
Krylov looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Krylov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Souza controls Krylov momentarily but Krylov frees himself. #SUB2#
Souza has his foot on Krylov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Krylov works his way back into a safe position though.
Krylov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Souza trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Souza looking for a guillotine here but Krylov defends easily.
Souza wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Krylov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Souza swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Souza has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Combate Gym 🇧🇷. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Souza is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Souza looking for a sweep. Not yet Souza, not yet.
Krylov stays in close to Souza's body and controls the position.
Krylov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Krylov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Souza on the ground.#SUB2#
Souza has his foot on Krylov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Krylov works his way back into a safe position though.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Krylov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Krylov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Krylov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Krylov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Krylov looks to score with a jab to the body but Souza is just out of range.
Souza fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Souza ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Krylov digs a good hook to Souza's body.
Souza is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Souza misses with a straight left. #T3#
Left hook, right uppercut from Souza.
Donk. Krylov catches Souza right on the button with a cross.#CUT#
It looks like Luiz Souza has been cut.
Krylov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Souza sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Krylov somewhat.
Souza tries to counter with a clinch but Krylov shakes him off and moves away.
Souza takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Souza misses with a wild body shot.
Souza keeps the fight on the outside.
Krylov lands with a straight right. Souza didn't see that one coming.#ROC#
Souza is rocked!
Krylov dodges the punch combination from Souza.
Souza is still on wobbly legs! Can Krylov finish him?
Souza drops his hands momentarily. Krylov doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Souza staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Souza doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sergei Krylov!

Event: EMMA5
Date: Jul 23, 2017

#R1#
Dupree avoids the head kick by Clark.
Dupree misses with the combination.
Clark tries a low kick but Dupree avoids it.
Christophe Dupree seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dupree lunges at Clark with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Clark's hand.
Clark misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #KD#
Oooooh!!! Dupree has knocked Clark down with a huge combo! Dupree steps away and waves a wobbly Clark back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#
Clark is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Morgan Clark has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dupree lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Clark falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Christophe Dupree!
Christophe Dupree took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Hell's Balls Recovery (160) for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: TGC 12: Tatum vs Umarov 2
Date: Jul 15, 2017

#R1#
Barnes punishes Dukerson's body with a nice straight punch.
Horrible takedown attempt by Dukerson or perhaps it was just good defense by Barnes, which made it look bad.
Barnes moves away from the strike by Dukerson.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Barnes.
Dukerson lands the left hand.
Dukerson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barnes manages to avoid it.
Dukerson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CL#
Barnes moves into range and clinches up with Dukerson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Dukerson manages to break the clinch.
Dukerson misses with a jab to the body
and Barnes counters with a good low kick that Dukerson was not able to check.
Dukerson takes a swing at Barnes's ribcage but misses.
A jab from Dukerson misses. #T1#
Barnes scores with a jab to the jaw.
Dukerson looks to score with a jab to the body but Barnes is just out of range.
Barnes seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Dukerson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Dukerson throws the left hand but Barnes avoids the punch easily.
Dukerson misses with a body shot.
Barnes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dukerson was well out of range. Poor timing from Barnes.
Dukerson takes a kick to the side of the head.#ROC#
Dukerson is rocked!
Crunch! Barnes slams his shin into Dukerson's torso.
Dukerson is still on wobbly legs! Can Barnes finish him?
Barnes lands a leg kick that knocks Dukerson off balance momentarily.
Dukerson drops his hands momentarily. Barnes doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Dukerson staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Dukerson doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jon Barnes!
After the fight, Jon Barnes 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: C12: Aas vs Claudiano
Date: Jul 08, 2017

#R1#
Souza lands with an uppercut that bounces Linaker off the cage and back into range.
Linaker throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Linaker misses with a body kick.
Linaker showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Souza.
Linaker throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Souza takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Linaker! #CUT2#
It looks like Luiz Souza has been cut.
Linaker swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #CL#
and Souza counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Souza with an attempt at a knee that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
Souza successfully pulls guard.
Linaker throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Souza preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Souza has momentary wrist control but Linaker slips an elbow through the middle.
Linaker works over Souza with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB#
Souza working for a triangle but Linaker defends it easily.
Linaker working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Souza's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Linaker keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Souza's head.
Souza manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Linaker manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Souza passes Linaker's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Souza wants to control but Linaker is keeping him busy.
Souza throwing shots but Linaker is blocking nicely. #SUB#
Souza wants to work for an arm triangle but Linaker is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Souza wants to control but Linaker is keeping him busy. #T2#
Souza not doing much here. #SUB#
Souza is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Linaker doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Souza.
Souza keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T3#
Souza working over Linaker with some ground and pound. Linaker looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ground and pound from Souza.
Souza works his foot free and advances to mount.
Souza looking to finish Linaker with some ground and pound. This is bad for Linaker!
Souza raining down hammerfists from mount.
Linaker tries to buck Souza off but Souza takes his back! #T4##SUB#
Linaker won't enjoy being in this position. Souza looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Linaker is tapping - it's over boys! Souza picks up the submission victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Luiz Souza!
A relieved looking Luiz Souza 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: EMMA3
Date: Jul 05, 2017

#R1#
Clark ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Emelianenko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Clark.
Emelianenko fails to land the takedown.
Emelianenko shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Emelianenko shoots in looking for a takedown but Clark manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Emelianenko's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Emelianenko sets himself, and Clark steps forward looking for the clinch! Emelianenko avoids it this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Emelianenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Clark swings widly with a right hand
and Emelianenko counters with a left and a right that stings Clark.
Emelianenko misses with a takedown attempt - Clark sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL2#
Clark closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Emelianenko jumps guard but Clark turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A left hand lands to the body for Clark.
Clark presses Emelianenko against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Emelianenko is breathing heavily.
With the fighters up against the cage, Clark throws an elbow but misses. #T1##TD2#
Clark ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Clark no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Emelianenko postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Clark lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Clark wants to control from the top but Emelianenko keeps moving.
Clark trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Clark wants to control from the top but Emelianenko keeps moving.
Clark sitting in guard here, content to control.
Clark trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Emelianenko has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Clark has passed into side control.
Emelianenko is not content to let Clark control the position. #SU2#
Clark stands up and beckons Emelianenko to his feet.
Clark misses with a takedown attempt - Emelianenko sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Emelianenko attempts a counter takedown but Clark avoids it well and moves away.
Clark's coach down at was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Clark's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Emelianenko steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Clark.
Emelianenko was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Emelianenko looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Emelianenko fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#T3#
Emelianenko slips under a jab.
Clark fails to land with a series of punches.
Clark ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Emelianenko moves away.
Emelianenko tries to score a power double leg takedown but Clark sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Emelianenko somewhat.
Emelianenko displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Clark.
Clark throws a body punch but Emelianenko moves out of range.
Clark keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Horrible takedown attempt by Emelianenko or perhaps it was just good defense by Clark, which made it look bad. #T4#
A combination from Clark does no damage.
Emelianenko wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Emelianenko moves out of range of the strikes.
Emelianenko defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Clark.
Emelianenko fails to land the takedown.
Clark swings away with a body shot that misses
and Emelianenko counters with a one-two to the body.
Emelianenko closes the distance and clinches up with Clark, looking for a takedown. Emelianenko pushes Clark against the cage but Clark circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Emelianenko tries to score a power double leg takedown but Clark sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Emelianenko somewhat.
Emelianenko avoids the body shot from Clark.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Morgan Clark dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Emelianenko goes for a double leg but Clark avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Clark continues to drive forward.
Emelianenko closes this distance looking for a takedown but Clark circles away.
Clark misses the shot to the body.
Clark misses with a combination
and Emelianenko counters with a nice body kick.
Clark stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Emelianenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Emelianenko misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Morgan Clark seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Emelianenko.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Emelianenko fails with the takedown.
Emelianenko blocks a head kick by Clark. #T1#
Emelianenko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Clark.
Nice sprawl there from Clark as Emelianenko shoots in.
Clark thinks about the counter body kick.#CL2#
Clark fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Emelianenko, pushing him back against the cage.
Clark misses with a punch on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #BC#
Emelianenko breaks from the clinch.
Clark keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Clark throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Clark stuffs the takedown attempt from Emelianenko. Emelianenko gets slowly back to his feet.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Emelianenko takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T2#
Clark tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Clark misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Emelianenko changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Clark swings and misses with a shot to the body#TD#
and Emelianenko counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Clark will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Emelianenko wants to control from the top but Clark keeps moving.
Clark has his hands on Emelianenko's head, controlling the position.
Clark throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Clark wants to sweep here but Emelianenko controlling him for the moment. #T3#
Clark working a defensive guard here.
Clark has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Clark looking for a sweep. Not yet Clark, not yet. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Emelianenko is trying hard to land a takedown here. Clark sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Clark displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Emelianenko. #TD#
Emelianenko changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Clark looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Clark sneaks back into half guard.#T4#
Clark is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Emelianenko's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Emelianenko's back!
Clark scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots. #SUB2#
Emelianenko is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Clark is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Clark looking for the RNC.
Emelianenko is taking damage to the body and head.
Clark is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Emelianenko. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Emelianenko trying to control the hands but Clark breaks the grip.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Morgan Clark showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Emelianenko's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. 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##TD#
Emelianenko closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Clark to the mat! Clark manages to get full guard.
Clark 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.
Clark looking to control.
Clark bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Emelianenko's guard. #REVB#
Emelianenko will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Clark controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Clark postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Emelianenko seems keen to control Clark's posture.
Clark wants to pass the guard but Emelianenko is keeping the position.#T1#
Emelianenko is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Emelianenko wants to get back to his feet but Clark is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Clark makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Clark landing some decent shots from guard.
Clark has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Clark trying to control but Emelianenko is working from the bottom.
Emelianenko avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Clark should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.#SUB2#
Clark drops back looking for a leg! Emelianenko is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Emelianenko manages to kick Clark off! Clark jumps back into Emelianenko's guard.
Clark with a nice head shot there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Emelianenko wants to sweep but no luck.
Clark trying to control but Emelianenko is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Emelianenko misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Emelianenko is trying hard to land a takedown here. Clark sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Clark stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Clark wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Emelianenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Clark moves into the clinch.#T3#
Emelianenko drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Clark gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Clark misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Emelianenko.
Morgan Clark is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Clark with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Clark lands with a light punch inside.
Emelianenko on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Clark fails to pull guard.
Clark lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Clark pushes Emelianenko back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Emelianenko blocks the elbow strike.
Clark is trying to push Emelianenko away but Emelianenko has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T4#
Emelianenko wants a takedown but no success here.
Emelianenko avoids a wild elbow strike from Clark.
Emelianenko tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A short right from Clark on the inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Clark just misses with a elbow thrown towards Emelianenko's brow.
Emelianenko jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Clark walks away with a smile on his face. Emelianenko gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Emelianenko fails with the takedown#CL2#
and Clark counters by clinching up.
Emelianenko is trying to push Clark away but Clark has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Emelianenko is trying to force a seperation but Clark has the dominant position.
Clark creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Ivan Emelianenko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Clark lands with a right to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Morgan Clark comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Clark 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Morgan Clark!
Morgan Clark tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: Combate 9: Khabib vs Xerxes
Date: Jun 17, 2017

#R1#
Souza avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pekyew looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Souza misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Pekyew steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Souza. That one must have hurt.#CL#
Souza has closed the distance and engaged Pekyew in a clinch.
Souza misses with a knee to the head.
Pekyew is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Pekyew tries for a takedown. No joy. #TD#
Souza drags the fight down to the ground. #SUB#
Souza looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Pekyew must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Souza lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Pekyew can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Souza controls the pace.#T1#
Souza lands a couple of digs.#SUB2#
Pekyew has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Souza can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Souza trying to control but Pekyew is working from the bottom.
Souza showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #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.#SUB#
Souza thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Souza thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Souza is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Souza definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Souza lands a couple of elbows.#T3#
Pekyew keeping moving, preventing Souza from controlling successfully.
Souza connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB#
Souza drops back looking for a leg! Pekyew is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Pekyew manages to kick Souza off! Souza jumps back into Pekyew's guard.
Souza throws a big elbow that misses.
Souza has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Souza stands up over Pekyew, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Souza has gone for a leg lock! Pekyew slips out almost immediately though and dives into Souza's guard.#REVB#
Souza bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pekyew's guard. #REVR##SUB#
Souza has gone for a leg lock! Pekyew slips out almost immediately though and dives into Souza's guard.#REVB#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Souza holds on and takes a little breather.
Souza is trying to keep Pekyew in close.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luiz Souza dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Souza lands a jab-cross combination.
Souza is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pekyew.
Souza pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Pekyew is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#CL#
Souza moves into range and clinches up with Pekyew.
Pekyew wants a takedown but no success here.
Pekyew can't get the takedown. #BC#
Souza pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Souza fails to land the takedown.
Souza throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Souza thows a body kick. Pekyew tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Souza looks to land a combination but Pekyew avoids it well.
Souza connects with a right hand. Pekyew shakes it off.
Pekyew is breathing heavily.
Pekyew drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T1#
Souza scores with a jab to the body.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Souza - that will leave a mark!
Souza lands a big head kick that sends Pekyew to the canvas! Souza follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luiz Souza!
After winning the bout, Luiz Souza thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: TGC 8: Shakhbulatov vs Kulina
Date: Jun 17, 2017

#R1##CL2#
Bush moves into the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Bush tries to circle away but Barnes has him pinned against the cage.
Bush blocking some punches.
Bush looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Barnes is trying to break the clinch but Bush has him pressed against the cage.
Bush avoiding damage as Barnes throws knees to the body.
Bush looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Barnes has a couple of punches blocked by Bush.
Bush wants to get back to striking at distance but Barnes won't allow it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes tries to land a knee to the head but Bush blocks with his arms.
Bush tries to break free but Barnes pushes him back against the cage.
Barnes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bush.
A shot in the inside from Bush. #T1#
Barnes wants a takedown but no success here.
Barnes misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bush.
Barnes has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Barnes is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bush gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A right hand to the body from Bush. #BC2#
Bush breaks the clinch.
A punch lands to the side of Barnes 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CL2#
Bush drives through and clinches with Barnes against the cage.
Barnes misses with an elbow strike.
Barnes missing with knees to the body.
Bush managing to block the knees to the body from Barnes. #BC#
Barnes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Barnes on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #CL2#
Bush gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T2#
Bush looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bush lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Barnes throws an elbow but it misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Barnes throws an elbow but misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bush lands a left hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barnes.
Barnes throws an elbow that misses.
Barnes is trying to stall.
Barnes struggles to land a body shot inside as Bush controls his hands.
Barnes throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Barnes is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Barnes taking a breather. #T3#
Bush wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Barnes tries a body shot but Bush blocks it.
Bush tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A frustrated look appears on Barnes's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Barnes throws a punch but it's blocked by Bush.
Bush is trying to break free.#BC2#
Bush escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Barnes looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Bush lands with a hook. Barnes tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bush stuffs the takedown attempt from Barnes. Barnes gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Barnes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bush slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#ROC2#
Barnes is rocked!#KD2#
Bush feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Barnes sprawling to the canvas! Barnes rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Bush finish him?!
Oh Barnes is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Bush breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #KD2#
Bush lands a big uppercut and Barnes crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Barnes looks OK. Bush waves Barnes back to his feet!#CL2#
Bush closes the distance and pushes Barnes back into the cage.
Barnes throws an elbow that misses.
Bush wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Barnes has him pressed against the cage.
Bush is trying to break free.
Bush lands with a light punch inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Barnes just misses with a elbow thrown towards Bush's brow.
Barnes seems to have got his legs back now.
A body shot lands from Barnes.
Bush lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Barnes backwards.
Bush on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Barnes using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bush has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bush wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Barnes creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dulles Bush dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Bush 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. #CL2#
Bush moves into the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Barnes. #CUT#
It looks like Dulles Bush has been cut.
Barnes is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bush is keeping busy.
Barnes lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Barnes has Bush pressed against the cage, preventing Bush from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
With the fighters up against the cage, Barnes throws an elbow but misses.
Bush avoiding damage as Barnes throws knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes throws an elbow that misses.
Barnes misses with an elbow over the top.
Barnes misses with an elbow over the top.
Barnes trying to control the position but instead, Bush has worked for underhooks and has pushed Barnes into the cage.
Barnes pushes off an throws an elbow but Bush leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#T1#
Barnes tries to land knees in the clinch but Bush avoids the damage to the body.
Barnes is trying to pull guard but Bush has him pressed against the cage.
Bush avoids the elbow strike from Barnes, against the cage.
Barnes taking a breather.
Barnes misses with an elbow over the top.
Bush is trying to break free.#BC#
Barnes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bush connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bush fakes the body blow, causing Barnes to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Barnes goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dulles Bush!
A relieved looking Dulles Bush 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: TGC 5: Umarov vs Tatum
Date: May 27, 2017

#R1#
Heather is looking to clinch.
Barnes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Heather slips a jab and a cross from Barnes. #TD#
Barnes closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Barnes lands in his opponent's guard.
Heather looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB2#
Heather throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Barnes landing with the ground and pound.
Barnes wants to stand but Heather is controlling his posture from full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes working some strikes from top position.
Barnes works over Heather with some ground and pound from guard.#T1##SUB2#
Barnes got a little sloppy there for a moment and Heather has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Barnes has managed to get both his arms back between Heather 's legs - danger averted.
Heather looks winded!#SUB2#
Heather is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Barnes defends well.
Barnes with a nice head shot there.
Heather keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully.
Barnes seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Barnes's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB2#
Heather had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Barnes defends it easily.
Barnes is in close to Heather 's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T2#
Heather has momentary wrist control but Barnes slips an elbow through the middle.
Barnes lands a couple of digs.
Barnes trying to control but Heather is working from the bottom.
Barnes postures up and lands a big shot to Heather 's brow.
Barnes landing with the ground and pound. #SU#
Barnes stands up from Heather 's guard - Barnes perhaps looking for a knockout.
Barnes lands a jab.#ROC#
Heather is rocked!
Heather takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Barnes lands a nice looking body kick.#T3#
Heather takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Heather on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Heather is still on wobbly legs! Can Barnes finish him?
A nice inside leg kick there by Barnes. That's going to slow Heather down.
Barnes looks to land a combination but Heather avoids it well.
Heather seems to have recovered his senses.
Barnes is pawing at Heather , trying to feel the distance before throwing out a cross that crashes into Heather 's nose. Heather is badly hurt! Barnes pounces, throwing wild strikes as both fighters end up on the ground! Heather tries desperately to hold on but Barnes is relentless in his assault! As Heather receives an ever increasing number of unanswered strikes the referee pulls Barnes away and this one is in the books!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jon Barnes!
Jon Barnes was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: GFC4:B.Wood vs Lima
Date: May 25, 2017

#R1#
Clark closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Mep connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #KD#
Mep drops Clark with a beautiful combination! Clark stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Mep is looking for the KO!#CUT#
It looks like Morgan Clark has been cut.
Clark throws out a loose jab but Mep uses good head movement to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
Clark shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Clark lands a nice short elbow.#SUB#
Mep looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Clark should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Well, if Clark 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.
Mep is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mep is working hard here to advance position.
Clark wants to free his trapped foot but Mep is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T1##SUB#
Mep looking for submissions off his back.
Mep is trying to maintain the position but Clark is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Clark is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mep is just riding it out for now. Clark eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Clark has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Mep is trying to reverse the position but instead Clark has taken his back - oops!#T2#
Mep wants to control his opponent's hands but Clark gets his hands free.
Mep is really stuck here. #SUB2#
Clark working for a choke but Mep is defending well.
I would not like to be Mep right now.
Clark scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Mep is looking for a way out.
Mep is really stuck here.
Clark is punishing Mep with some ground and pound.
Clark is hanging on to Mep's back as he tries to escape. #T3##SUB2#
Clark has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mep is trying to get back to his feet but Clark has full control of the position and if anything, Mep has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Clark looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Clark really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Mep.
Mep is trying to break free.
Clark throwing damaging strikes from the back! Mep could be in trouble here!
Clark lands shots from the back.
Clark is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Clark gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Clark gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Clark apologises and we restart here on the feet. #TD2#
Clark shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Mep's guard.#SUB#
Mep has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Clark should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Mep has tightened it up now! Clark should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Eek Mep!

Event: Combate 4: Lutadores
Date: May 20, 2017

#R1#
Donk. Souza catches Nunez right on the button with a cross.
Nunez takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Souza throws a sloppy head kick #TD2#
and Nunez counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Nunez.
Souza is trying to keep Nunez in close.
Nunez controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Nunez looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Souza looking to control.
Nunez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Souza. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nunez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Souza is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Souza looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nunez postures up.
Souza trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Souza misses with a series of wild punches.
Souza defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Nunez.
Souza takes a swing at Nunez's ribcage but misses.
Souza scores with a spinning back kick!
We've been hearing reports that Souza has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Souza lands a jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Souza. That's going to slow Nunez down.
Nunez takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A nice inside leg kick there by Souza. That's going to slow Nunez down.
Souza paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Souza's corner calls for a 1-2. Souza obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T2#
Souza waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nunez.
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!
Souza scores with a three punch combo!
Nunez takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nunez looks winded!
Nunez throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Souza counters with a solid body kick.
Souza throws a head kick but Nunez moves out of range.
Souza turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nunez takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Souza throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Souza throws a hook but Nunez blocks it.
Souza plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Nunez gets cracked there but stands up to it. #ROC#
Nunez is rocked!
Souza circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Nunez drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Souza follows Nunez to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luiz Souza!
A relieved looking Luiz Souza 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: GFC2:B.Wood vs Batinic
Date: May 15, 2017

#R1#
King misses with an attempted mid kick.
Armstrong avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Armstrong closes the distance but King moves to the side
and King makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#CL#
Armstrong rushes King and presses him up against the ropes.
King trying to land knees to the body. #TD#
Armstrong tightens his grip and picks King up, before dumping him to the ground. King manages to land in guard.
Armstrong is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Armstrong connects with a couple of short punches.#T1#
Armstrong pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. King is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Armstrong would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
King wants to sweep here but Armstrong controlling him for the moment.
King has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Armstrong has passed into side control.
King is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #SUB#
Armstrong looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Armstrong is putting a hurting on King here, landing some big shots from side control. #T2#
Armstrong controls the position.
Armstrong is putting a hurting on King here, landing some big shots from side control.
Armstrong gets to mount! King was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if King can do anything to dispel that myth.
Armstrong sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Armstrong cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers! #SUB#
Armstrong is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! King is forced to tap! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Blake Armstrong!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 05, 2017

#R1#
King checks a leg kick.
Larson lands with a thumping leg kick.
King throws a leg kick but Larson checks it.
Larson slips under a jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Larson.
King swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Larson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Larson throws a right hand that King ducks under and follows up with a left that King also avoids with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Larson stalks King and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into King's face. King staggers backwards, shaken.
King throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Larson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by King.
Larson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract King.#T1##TD2#
King shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than King was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#ES#
Larson sneaks out the side door and pushes King away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#CL#
Larson moves into the clinch successfully.
King tries to land knees in the clinch but Larson avoids the damage to the body.
Larson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as King walks away with a smile on his face. Larson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Larson tries to clinch but King is having none of it.
Larson avoids the head kick by King.
Larson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. King sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from King. Larson does a little dance to reset his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
King tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
King looks winded!
King circles away from the clinch attempt. #T2#
King blocks a head kick by Larson.
Danga de danga de dang - Larson scores with a four punch combination!
A nice combination there by Larson.
Larson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
King dodges the punch combination from Larson.
Larson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Larson avoids the body shot from King.
It looked like Larson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Larson throws a head kick that misses. #T3##CL#
Larson clinches.
King can't find room to land a body shot as Larson controls the action. #BC2#
King breaks the clinch.
Austin King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
King shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Larson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
King sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Larson trying to keep a closed guard but King is proving a slippery customer.
Larson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Larson looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but King is defending well. Larson quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! King has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Larson celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Herbert Larson!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 05, 2017

#R1#
Barnes throws a half hearted mid kick.
Barnes just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromTalley.
Talley has a takedown stuffed.
Barnes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Talley manages to avoid it.
Talley misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Barnes cracks Talley with a good jab.
Talley tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Barnes lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Jon Barnes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barnes throws a right and a left that Talley avoids nicely.
Talley throws a combination that misses
and Barnes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Barnes clinches up with Talley and pushes him back against the cage.
Barnes lands an elbow just above Talley 's eye. #CUT2#
It looks like Nick Talley has been cut.
Talley tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Talley really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Talley takes an elbow to the forehead. #ROC2#
Talley is rocked!#T1##TD2#
Barnes gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Oh Talley is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Talley is trying to maintain the position but Barnes is very close to passing his half guard.
Barnes lands a big elbow - Talley is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Barnes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jon Barnes!
In his post fight interview, Jon Barnes started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 01, 2017

#R1#
Barnes throws a body kick that misses.
Olson shoots for a double leg takedown but Barnes sprawls well. He's pushed Olson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Barnes pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Barnes scores with a hook.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Olson.
Barnes throws a head kick that misses
and Olson counters with a one-two to the body.
Barnes throws a head kick that misses.
Barnes throws a leg kick #CL#
and Olson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Olson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Barnes working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#ROC2#
Olson is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Bart Olson has been cut.
Barnes lands a big right hand that drops Olson! The killer instinct kicks in and Barnes finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Barnes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jon Barnes!
Jon Barnes tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 01, 2017

#R1#
King throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Buckner counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Buckner.
Buckner throwing strikes from guard but King blocks nicely.
Buckner throws a big elbow that misses.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now King is on top in guard. #REVB#
King controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buckner wants to stand up but King is controlling him.
Buckner has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
King trying to control the position from guard on top but Buckner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Buckner pulls King in to control the position.
Buckner trying to keep a closed guard but King is proving a slippery customer.
Buckner trying to strike off his back.
Buckner seems keen to control King's posture.
King engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Buckner could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#CL2#
King clinches up against the cage.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
King tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Buckner avoids it.#BC2#
King manages to break the clinch.
A low kick from King misses #TD#
so Buckner counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
King is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Buckner dives into side control. #REVB#
Buckner working the body and head with strikes. #SUB#
Buckner thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
King is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T3#
Buckner in the domination position with King hanging on.
King is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
King takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
King is looking for a sweep.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SU#
Buckner stands up and we're back to a striking position. #CL2#
King forces Buckner back against the cage and clinches.
Buckner is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables King to keep the fight standing.
Buckner managing to block the knees to the body from King.
King has Buckner pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Buckner manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
King using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Buckner has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The referee calls for King to work.
King tries for a takedown but Buckner manages to get underhooks.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Buckner tries to pull guard but King won't allow it.
King misses with an elbow over the top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Charley Buckner will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
King throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Buckner tries to counter by clinching up but King breaks away and moves out of range.
King pulls out of a head kick attempt.
King tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Buckner defending well as King loads up on a big left hand.
King looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
King throws the kick towards the body but Buckner avoids it.#CL2#
King clinches with his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buckner is pressed up against the cage. King has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Buckner down to the mat. Buckner avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
King moves in looking to clinch but Buckner pushes him off.
Buckner fires out a quick counter leg kick but King just manages to avoid it.
A shot to the body from King misses
and Buckner counters with a leg kick.
King throws a right hand that Buckner ducks under and follows up with a left that Buckner also avoids with ease.#T1#
King tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Buckner defends well and King ends up having to push Buckner into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Charley Buckner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Austin King.
King takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
King fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Buckner checks it well.
Buckner seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#CL2#
King darts in and clinches Buckner up against the cage.
Buckner tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. King just stands there and leans against the cage.
King has Buckner pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Buckner manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Buckner pulls guard successfully. #SUB#
King got a little sloppy there for a moment and Buckner has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, King has managed to get both his arms back between Buckner's legs - danger averted.
King wants to control from the top but Buckner keeps moving.
Buckner bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in King's guard. #REVR##T2##SUB2#
King working for a triangle but Buckner defends it easily.
Buckner missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
King is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Buckner trying to control but King is working from the bottom. #T3#
King can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Buckner controls the pace.
King looking to hit a scissor sweep but Buckner is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
King throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Buckner with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Buckner got a little sloppy there for a moment and King has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Buckner has managed to get both his arms back between King's legs - danger averted.
Buckner engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Buckner stands up over King, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Charley Buckner will probably get the nod.
That's time! Buckner's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
King gets a clinch.
King misses with a punch to the body.
Buckner is trying to pull guard but King turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
King tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Come on King - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
King lands a body shot.
Buckner fails to pull the fight into his guard. #BC2#
King breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
King looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Buckner is fending him off so far but King persists. Nope, Buckner circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Buckner blocks the body kick.
As King looks to move away, Buckner throws a big counter combo but King just gets out of the way.#CL2#
King closes the distance and clinches. #T1#
King tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Buckner avoids it.
King is trying to drag Buckner to the mat but Buckner just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#BC2#
King breaks the clinch. #CL#
Buckner closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from King.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
King can't find room to land a body shot as Buckner controls the action. #TD2#
King is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Buckner can't fight it off and eventually King manages to take the fight to the floor. Buckner looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
King tries to free his leg and advance position but Buckner is retaining full guard. #T2#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Buckner holds on and takes a little breather.
King wants to get up but he can't break Buckner's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
King is looking to pass into half guard but Buckner pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Buckner is in guard.#REVR##SU#
Buckner gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
King throws a left and a right that both miss
and Buckner counters with a slapping leg kick. #CL2#
King closes the distance and pushes Buckner back into the cage.
King is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Buckner is defending well for now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Buckner tries to pull guard but King forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charley Buckner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Buckner is trying to pull guard but King has him pressed against the cage.#T3#
King misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Buckner.
King lands an elbow just above Buckner 's eye. #CUT2#
It looks like Charley Buckner has been cut.
Buckner fails to pull guard.
King tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Buckner's elbow. #TD2#
King has picked Buckner up - he's going for a ride! King dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Buckner might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Buckner holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
King trying to advance position but Buckner counters by regaining guard.
King trying to control the position from guard on top but Buckner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
King tries to free his leg and advance position but Buckner is retaining full guard. #T4#
Buckner keeping moving, preventing King from controlling successfully.
King pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Buckner is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
King rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Buckner counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #CL2#
King moves into range and clinches up with Buckner.
Austin King has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC2#
King manages to break the clinch.
Buckner avoids the head kick by King.
Charley Buckner is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
King throws a half hearted mid kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Austin King comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Buckner 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Charley Buckner!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 01, 2017

#R1#
Souza shoots in looking for a takedown but Shelton manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Souza's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Shelton is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#CL#
Shelton closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Souza is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Shelton to keep the fight standing.
Souza pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Shelton is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Souza is defending well.
Shelton avoiding damage.
Shelton fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Souza tries to pull guard but Shelton forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Tony Shelton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luiz Souza.
Souza is working for takedown but Shelton is calmly controlling the position for now.
Shelton could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#TD#
Shelton jumps into guard, dragging Souza to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shelton looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Shelton pulls Souza in close to his closed guard and prevents Souza from doing any damage or advancing position.
Shelton knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Souza on the ground.
Shelton keeping full guard, as Souza tries to pass. #T1#
Shelton wants to get back to his feet but Souza is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Souza trying to control but Shelton is working from the bottom.
Shelton 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.
Souza with a flurry of punches that miss.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Souza prevents Shelton from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Souza doesn't manage to clinch there - Shelton circles away.
Shelton appears to be looking for a big counter.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Souza shoots in and drives through. Shelton sprawls well.
Shelton drops down looking for a counter takedown but Souza sprawls and moves away.
Souza misses with a leg kick
and Shelton counters with a two punch combo.
Souza looks to land a right hand but Shelton moved out of range.
A low kick from Souza is predictable there #TD#
and Shelton counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Shelton.
Souza has momentary wrist control but Shelton slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB2#
Souza has his foot on Shelton's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Shelton works his way back into a safe position though.
Shelton distracts Souza with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Shelton is working Souza over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Souza is trying to keep Shelton in close.
Shelton is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Souza working a defensive guard here. #SU#
Shelton gets to his feet - Souza follows without any prompting. #T3#
Souza gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD#
and Shelton counters with a takedown into side control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Souza is looking for a sweep.
Souza wants to control but Shelton postures up.#SU#
Shelton stands up and beckons Souza to his feet.
Souza closes this distance looking for a takedown but Shelton circles away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Souza.
Shelton appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Shelton slaps away a takedown attempt from Souza, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Souza looks winded!#TD#
Shelton looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#T4#
Souza trying to control here.
Souza wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Shelton is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Souza is looking to improve his position.
Souza trying to control from the bottom.
Souza is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tony Shelton dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Souza misses with the body kick#TD#
and Shelton counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Shelton postures up and lands a big shot to Souza's brow. #SUB2#
Souza is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Shelton works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SU#
Shelton stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Souza misses with a takedown attempt - Shelton sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Shelton has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Souza.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Souza throws a body kick that misses #TD#
and Shelton decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Souza's guard.
Shelton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Souza can do to turn this around?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shelton working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Shelton working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T1#
Souza trying to keep a closed guard but Shelton is proving a slippery customer.
Shelton with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Shelton won't allow Souza to sweep him here.
Souza is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Shelton content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shelton postures up and lands a big shot to Souza's brow. #ROC#
Souza is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shelton chips away with some ground and pound.
Souza is still in real trouble! Can Shelton finish him?#SU#
Shelton gets to his feet - Souza follows without any prompting.
Souza throws a lazy body kick #TD#
and Shelton counters with a single leg into guard. Souza didn't expect that.
Souza bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Shelton's guard. #REVB#
Souza is breathing heavily.
Shelton pulls Souza in to control the position.
Shelton might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#ES#
Shelton has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Souza has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
Shelton gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Shelton scoring with some ground and pound.
Souza trying to control the position.
Shelton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Souza swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Souza working a defensive guard here.
Shelton working some strikes from top position.
Shelton lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Shelton connects with a couple of short punches.
Souza looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shelton is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Souza is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Shelton working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Shelton scoring with punches to the head and body.
Shelton working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Souza's head.#T3#
Shelton scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Souza looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shelton is one step ahead there. #SU#
Shelton decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Souza, up you get!
Souza throws a body kick that misses #TD#
so Shelton counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Shelton cracks Souza with a solid left hand.
Tony Shelton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Shelton won't allow Souza to sweep him here.
Shelton gets to his feet and stands over Souza, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Souza felt that one! Shelton unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Souza from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tony Shelton!

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