Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: WeInSyd 1
Date: Feb 28, 2018

#R1#
Henderson tries to close the distance and clinch but Bo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD2#
Bo shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bo content to control rather than advance. #SUB2#
Bo 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#
Bo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Henderson is just riding it out for now. Bo eventually gives up the hold.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Bo 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. #T1#
Henderson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Bo wants to control from the top but Henderson keeps moving.
Bo controlling from the top position.
Bo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Henderson works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Henderson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bo trying to control the position from guard on top but Henderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SU2#
Bo stands up from guard. Let's bang!
We've been told by Henderson's head coaches at Cozad MMA Tokyo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Henderson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bo misses with a body kick.
Henderson moves out of range as Bo throws a body kick.
Henderson is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Bo.
Bo ducks under a wild hook from Henderson.
Bo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Henderson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Henderson moves out of range of the body kick from Bo.
Bo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jarryd Henderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Bo has Henderson up against the cage in a clinch.
Henderson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body. #T3#
Henderson effectively controlling the action here.
Henderson is breathing heavily.
Henderson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bo jumps guard but Henderson stands there with Bo around his waist. Bo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Henderson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Henderson misses with a body punch.
Henderson tries for a takedown but Bo manages to get underhooks.
Bo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Henderson walks away with a smile on his face. Bo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Henderson stuffs the takedown.
Jarryd Henderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darth Bo.
Henderson wants to clinch but Bo slips to the side
and Bo counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The fight stays on the outside here - Henderson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Despite the aggression on Bo's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#TD2#
Bo drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#T4##SUB2#
Bo thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Bo throws a strike aimed at the side of Henderson's head but Henderson avoids it well.#SUB2#
Bo tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bo has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Henderson wants to control but Bo postures up.
Bo misses with the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bo trying to control the action but Henderson is working from the bottom.
The ground and pound from Bo seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Darth Bo dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Henderson tries to clinch but Bo is having none of it.
A head kick by Henderson misses #CL2#
and Bo counters by clinching up.
Bo prevents a body shot from Henderson.
Bo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Henderson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bo avoids it.
Henderson prevents the takedown attempt.
Henderson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Henderson wants a takedown but no success here.
Bo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Henderson walks away with a smile on his face. Bo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jarryd Henderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darth Bo.#TD2#
Bo scores with a takedown into Henderson's guard.
Henderson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henderson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Bo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Darth Bo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1#
Bo preventing the sweep.
Bo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Henderson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Henderson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bo showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Bo throws a big elbow that misses.
Bo won't allow Henderson to sweep him here.
Henderson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bo controls the pace.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Henderson wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Bo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Henderson swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Henderson tries to clinch
letting Bo counter with a right hand.
Bo shoots in for a takedown but Henderson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bo misses with a kick to the body.
Henderson tries to clinch there but Bo circles away.
Bo lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Bo throws a leg kick but Henderson checks it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Henderson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Henderson.
Bo works over Henderson's head and body with a nice combination.#T3#
Henderson is looking to clinch but Bo is avoiding it.
Henderson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Bo counters with a three punch combo that has Henderson backing up. Henderson nods at Bo to acknowledge the strikes.
Henderson tries for a takedown but Bo circles away easily
and Bo counters with a straight right hand.
Henderson doesn't manage to clinch there - Bo circles away.
Jarryd Henderson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bo shoots for a double leg takedown but Henderson sprawls well. He's pushed Bo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Henderson is looking for a counter combo.
Henderson tries to clinch but Bo moves away
and Bo counters with a two punch combo.
Bo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Henderson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bo somewhat.
Henderson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Bo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bo keeps the fight on the outside.#T4#
Bo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Henderson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bo somewhat.
Henderson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bo keeps the fight on the outside.
Bo fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bo's corner calls for a 1-2. Bo obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A jab lands there for Bo.#CL#
Henderson pushes Bo up against the cage in a clinch.
Bo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Henderson prevents the takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Darth Bo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Henderson is looking to control Bo's arms but Bo gets an underhook and turns him. Now Henderson has his back to the cage.
Henderson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bo tries to score a body lock takedown but Henderson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Henderson lands a nice shot to the body.
Bo tries to pull guard but Henderson holds him up against the cage and eventually Bo drops back down to his feet. #BC#
Henderson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bo looks to score with a jab to the body but Henderson is just out of range.
Henderson tries to clinch there but Bo circles away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bo lands a lovely overhand right.
Henderson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bo is out of range and Henderson settles back down. #CL2#
Bo instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Bo pulls Henderson into guard. #T1#
Henderson preventing the sweep.
Henderson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Henderson postures up in Bo's guard and throws a big left but Bo blocks it. #SUB2#
Bo looking for a guillotine here but Henderson defends easily.
Bo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Henderson wants to stand and escape but instead Bo has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Bo wants to control from the top but Henderson keeps moving. #T2#
Bo throws a big right hand that misses.
Bo wants to control from the top but Henderson keeps moving.
Bo won't allow Henderson to get back to his feet.
Henderson controlling Bo's posture.
Bo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bo wants to control from the top but Henderson keeps moving.
Bo postures up and lands a big shot to Henderson's brow. #T3#
Bo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Henderson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bo keeps trying to improve his position.
Bo passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Henderson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Henderson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bo's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Jarryd Henderson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bo is looking to advance position but Henderson won't allow it. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2#
Bo seems to be looking for submissions.
Bo moves nicely into side control. #SUB2#
Bo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Bo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Henderson tries to strike but it doesn't land.

And that's the end of the fight!
Darth Bo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bo 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darth Bo!

Event: EFA 28 Gigantus vs Winter
Date: Feb 21, 2018

#R1#
Brandau throws the kick towards the body but Pikkarainen avoids it.
Pikkarainen lands a jab to the nose.
Pikkarainen cracks a nice hook into Brandau's ribs.
Nice shot by Pikkarainen.
Brandau closes the distance and clinches up with Pikkarainen, looking for a takedown. Brandau pushes Pikkarainen against the cage but Pikkarainen circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Pikkarainen tests Brandau's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pikkarainen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brandau moves out of range of the strikes.
Pikkarainen scores with a three punch combo!
Pikkarainen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pikkarainen tries to bum rush Brandau with a series of wild strikes but Brandau uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T1#
Pikkarainen misses with the combination.
Pikkarainen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Pikkarainen lands a right hook to the body.
Brandau fails to land the takedown.
Brandau misses with a kick to the body.
Brandau takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Pikkarainen lands a jab to Brandau's midsection.
Pikkarainen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pikkarainen has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cozad MMA Helsinki in the buildup to the fight.#T2#
Pikkarainen looks to score with a jab to the body but Brandau is just out of range.
Pikkarainen scores with a body shot.
Pikkarainen works the jab nicely.#CL2#
Brandau clinches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pikkarainen has Brandau pressed against the cage.
Pikkarainen is stalling here.
Pikkarainen seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Pikkarainen tries a body shot but Brandau blocks it. #TD#
Pikkarainen has picked Brandau up - he's going for a ride! Pikkarainen dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Brandau wants to improve his position but Pikkarainen is controlling well.
Pikkarainen drops an elbow to the side of Brandau's head. #T3#
Pikkarainen trying to control from half guard but Brandau is working away.
Well, if Pikkarainen 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 fighters are battling for position here. Brandau manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Pikkarainen is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Pikkarainen postures up.
Brandau looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pikkarainen is one step ahead there. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Pikkarainen 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.
Pikkarainen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brandau is keeping the position for now.
Pikkarainen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Brandau works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Pikkarainen trying to control but Brandau is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Pikkarainen swings for the body but Brandau moves out of range.
Pikkarainen throws a shot from downtown. Brandau moves away and avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pekka Pikkarainen dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Pikkarainen lands a body shot.
Royce Brandau is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Brandau has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Brandau there as he acknowledges the shot.
Pikkarainen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brandau was well out of range. Poor timing from Pikkarainen.
Pekka Pikkarainen is winning the standup battle so far.
Pikkarainen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brandau.
Brandau wants to clinch.
Pikkarainen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pikkarainen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Pikkarainen cracks Brandau with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Pikkarainen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Pikkarainen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Brandau blocks a jab.
Pikkarainen works the jab nicely.#ROC#
Brandau is rocked!
Pikkarainen fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Brandau out cold! Brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Pekka Pikkarainen!
During a confident post fight interview, Pekka Pikkarainen thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: EFA 28 Gigantus vs Winter
Date: Feb 21, 2018

#R1##TD#
Simmons bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Simmons grinds an elbow into Castle's temple.
Castle is looking for a sweep.
Simmons working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #SUB#
Simmons tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Simmons has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Simmons creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Castle sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Simmons working the body and head with strikes. #CUT#
It looks like George Castle has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Simmons is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Castle has escaped the position, nice work there.
Castle really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Simmons. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Simmons is breathing heavily.
Simmons throws a strike aimed at the side of Castle's head but Castle avoids it well.#T1#
Castle avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Simmons.
Simmons trying to control the position but Castle is working away.
Simmons has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Castle can't do much from the bottom here.
Castle might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Simmons haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Simmons misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Castle parries the strikes from Simmons easily there. Simmons is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Castle to escape.
Simmons scores with punches from side control.
Castle takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Simmons looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Castle is avoiding damage well.
Simmons working away.
Castle taking a bit of punishment here - Simmons scoring with strikes.
Castle prevents Simmons from moving into mount.
Simmons sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Castle is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Castle is trying to control Simmons's posture but Simmons avoids it.
Simmons cracks Castle with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Castle prevents Simmons from improving position.
Castle is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Castle can do anything to dispel that myth.
An elbow from Simmons crashes against the mat.
Castle tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Simmons scoring with punches from side control.
Simmons fails to land a wild elbow strike. #T4#
Castle is trying to control Simmons's posture but Simmons avoids it.
Castle taking a bit of punishment here - Simmons scoring with strikes.
Castle is trying to control Simmons's posture but Simmons avoids it.
Simmons working the head with strikes.
Castle is letting Simmons control him for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Castle is working to avoid the ground and pound but Simmons connects with a decent elbow.
Simmons looks up at the clock and then as Castle takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Simmons smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcus Simmons dominated that round.
The cut man is working on George Castle's cut.
That's time! Simmons's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD#
Simmons decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#CUT#
That has opened up George Castle's cut even more.
Simmons prevents Castle from improving his position.
Simmons scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#CUT#
The cut above George Castle's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Simmons thows a huge punch but Castle dodges it nicely.
Simmons wants to lay and pray for a moment but Castle keeps working.
Simmons not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castle trying to control but Simmons postures up.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Simmons connects with a nice short shot to Castle's temple. #T1#
Simmons lands with a punch from half guard. #CUT#
George Castle's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Marcus Simmons!

Event: Wrecking Havoc 1
Date: Feb 18, 2018

#R1##CL#
Moraes gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Moraes looking to slow down the pace here.#TD#
Moraes pulls guard effortlessly.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moraes wants to sweep here but Oreiro controlling him for the moment.
Oreiro trying to control the position from guard on top but Moraes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #ES#
Moraes is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Oreiro presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Oreiro has had enough of the clinch but Moraes keeps him there for the moment.#TD#
Moraes ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Moraes no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Oreiro must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moraes pulls Oreiro in close to prevent any damage.
Moraes wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Moraes controlling Oreiro's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moraes is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Oreiro wants to improve his position but Moraes is controlling well.
Oreiro is trying to stand. #ES2#
Oreiro kicks Moraes off and gets back to his feet.
Oreiro swats away the attempt to clinch by Moraes.#T2#
Moraes closes the distance but Oreiro moves to the side
and Moraes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Oreiro throws a shot to the body.
Rafael Oreiro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Moraes doesn't manage to clinch there - Oreiro circles away.
Moraes fails to land with a series of punches.
Moraes doesn't manage to clinch there - Oreiro circles away. #CL#
Moraes rushes Oreiro and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Moraes manages to break the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Moraes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Oreiro let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Moraes misses with a shot to the body
letting Oreiro counter with a right hand.
Moraes looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Oreiro connects with a body shot that sends Moraes's belly button to the back.
Oreiro's coach down at Island Safe Space was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Oreiro's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Moraes tries to clinch but Oreiro moves out of range. #T3#
Moraes tries to clinch
and Oreiro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Moraes misses with a wild body shot.
Oreiro scores with a one two! Moraes had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Moraes wants to clinch up but Oreiro keeps it at a distance.
Oreiro looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Oreiro avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Oreiro moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Oreiro's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Oreiro duly obliges. #KD#
Oooooh!!! Moraes has knocked Oreiro down with a huge combo! Moraes steps away and waves a wobbly Oreiro back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#
Oreiro is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moraes buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Moraes looks to clinch
and Oreiro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Moraes tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Oreiro paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Oreiro throws a shot from downtown. Moraes moves away and avoids it.
Nice uppercut there from Oreiro.#T4#
Moraes wants to clinch but Oreiro slips to the side
and Oreiro counters with a stiff right hand.
Moraes lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Oreiro backs up against the cage.
Moraes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Oreiro.
Moraes with a poor takedown
enabling Oreiro to counter with a crisp jab.
Moraes moves forwards but Oreiro connects with a nice, crisp jab.#ROC2#
Moraes is rocked!
Moraes misses with a takedown attempt
and Oreiro counters with a huge right that knocks Moraes out cold! Oreiro is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rafael Oreiro!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 08, 2018

#R1#
Toyo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hernandez unleashes a big counter combination but Toyo bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Toyo lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Hernandez fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hernandez keeps the fight on the outside.
Some wild striking there from Hernandez.
Hernandez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Toyo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Hernandez clinches with his opponent.
Toyo is looking to take this one to the mat.
Toyo tries for a takedown but Hernandez manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hiro Toyo. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1##TD#
Toyo gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. #SUB2#
Toyo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Toyo's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Hernandez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Toyo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Toyo postures up.
Toyo 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. #SUB2#
Hernandez working for a triangle but Toyo defends it easily. #T2#
Toyo trying to control the position from guard on top but Hernandez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Hernandez looking for subs off his back but Toyo has passed one foot through into half guard.
Toyo wants to advance to full mount but Hernandez doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Toyo 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. #SUB2#
Hernandez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Toyo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T3##SUB2#
Hernandez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hernandez looks winded!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Toyo trying to control but Hernandez is working from the bottom.
Toyo pushing down on Hernandez's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Hernandez wants to control but Toyo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Toyo is taking a breather. Hernandez says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Hernandez is refusing to be controlled, as Toyo sits in half guard.
Toyo trying to mount his opponent but Hernandez defends it.
Hernandez tries to get to full guard but Toyo has control of the leg. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Toyo wants to pass to mount but Hernandez is defending the position.
Hernandez works his way to full guard. Good work.
Toyo wants to control from the top but Hernandez keeps moving. #SUB2#
Hernandez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Toyo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hernandez keeping moving, preventing Toyo from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Hernandez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
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 Hiro Toyo will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Hernandez enables Toyo to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Hernandez manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#ES2#
Hernandez has his feet on Toyo's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #CL#
Toyo moves into the clinch.
Toyo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hernandez prevents the takedown attempt.
Toyo trying to control the position but instead, Hernandez has worked for underhooks and has pushed Toyo into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toyo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hernandez tries to pull guard but Toyo holds him up against the cage and eventually Hernandez drops back down to his feet. #T1##TD2#
Hernandez pulls guard.
Toyo looking to pass the guard. #SU#
Toyo stands up and waves to Hernandez to follow him.
The fighters circling - Hernandez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Toyo appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hernandez dodges the punch combination from Toyo.
Hernandez changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hernandez looks to land a combination but Toyo avoids it well. #CL#
Toyo moves into range and clinches up with Hernandez.
Toyo is working for takedown but Hernandez is calmly controlling the position for now.#T2##TD#
Hernandez is fighting off a takedown attempt but Toyo is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Hernandez to the mat. Hernandez regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Toyo scoring with some ground and pound.
Toyo trying to control but Hernandez is working from the bottom.
Hernandez keeping full guard, as Toyo tries to pass.
Toyo trying to control the position from guard on top but Hernandez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Toyo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Toyo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hernandez keeping full guard, as Toyo tries to pass. #SUB2#
Hernandez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Toyo defends well.#T3##SUB2#
Hernandez has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Toyo should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Hernandez has tightened it up now! Toyo 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 3:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Eric Hernandez!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 07, 2018

#R1#
Anselmo lands with a right hand.
Some wild striking there from Anselmo.
Henderson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Anselmo counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#
It looks like Jarryd Henderson has been cut.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Henderson 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.
Henderson fails to land with a series of punches.
Henderson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Anselmo counter with a right hand.
Anselmo scores with a nice strike.
Henderson tries to land a body kick#KD#
and Anselmo counters with a crisp one two that drops Henderson! Anselmo thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Henderson to his feet! Henderson is in big trouble!#ROC#
Henderson is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anselmo finds Henderson's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Henderson flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Anselmo lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Henderson will be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Troy Anselmo!
After the fight, Troy Anselmo 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: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 05, 2018

#R1#
Moraes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Moraes lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Black circles away quickly and effectively.
Black changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Moraes misses with a few strikes there.
Black tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#TD#
Moraes looking to score a takedown here. Black is defending well but Moraes drives through and ends up in Black's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Black tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Moraes wants to get up but he can't break Black's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Moraes throwing strikes from guard but Black blocks nicely.
Black managing to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Black avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Black keeping moving, preventing Moraes from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Black looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T1#
Black pulls Moraes in close to prevent any damage.
Black keeping moving, preventing Moraes from controlling successfully.
Black is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Moraes is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Black throws his legs up looking for a submission but Moraes uses it to pass to side control.
Black struggling a bit here.#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.
Moraes creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Black sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Black wants to control but Moraes postures up.
Black is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Moraes off and has taken his back!
Moraes trying to control the position but Black manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB2#
Black has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Moraes is in real trouble here. Black gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Moraes is tapping out! Black wins by rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kenneth Black!

Event: EFA 19 DeNueve vs Wallen
Date: Jan 31, 2018

#R1#
Shamrock throws a hook but Brandau blocks it.
Brandau is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Shamrock.
Shamrock connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Brandau doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Shamrock counters with a nice uppercut.
Shamrock throws the left hand but Brandau avoids the punch easily.
Shamrock cracks a nice hook into Brandau's ribs.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Shamrock.
Donk. Shamrock catches Brandau right on the button with a cross.
Brandau avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Brandau avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Shamrock avoids a punch combination nicely.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Shamrock.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brandau tries to clinch there but Shamrock circles away.
Shamrock waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brandau.
Shamrock connects with a single shot there.
Shamrock lands an overhand right.
Shamrock 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.
Shamrock moves away from the strike by Brandau. #T1#
Brandau throws a series of punches but Shamrock moves out of range.
Brandau gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Shamrock connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#ROC2#
Brandau is rocked!
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Shamrock engages and cracks Brandau with a massive lead left hook - Brandau tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Shamrock is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!

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

Event: EFA 17 Farmery vs Garret
Date: Jan 27, 2018

#R1#
Kim misses with a series of wild punches.
Kim shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Simmons eats them both and turns towards Kim to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CUT2#
It looks like Marcus Simmons has been cut.
Kim lands a jab to Simmons's midsection.
Simmons tries to move into range but Kim moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Simmons stalks Kim and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kim's face. Kim staggers backwards, shaken.
Kim fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kim ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kim looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Simmons fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kim digs a good hook to Simmons's body. #T1#
Simmons takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Simmons is breathing heavily.#KD2#
Kim lands a left and a right that sends Simmons crashing to the canvas! Kim dives into mount looking to finish!#ROC2#
Simmons is rocked!
Kim softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and Simmons is out cold! Kim jumps to his feet and celebrates on the cage with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ham Kim!
A relieved looking Ham Kim 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: TRFC106
Date: Jan 14, 2018

#R1#
Henderson swings widly with a right hand
and Lucas counters with a one-two to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Henderson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lucas is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Henderson.
Lucas avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Henderson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lucas paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lucas appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#CL2#
Henderson darts in and clinches Lucas up against the cage.
Henderson missing with knees to the body.
Henderson struggles to land a body shot inside as Lucas controls his hands.
Henderson trying to land knees to the body.
Henderson tries to land knees in the clinch but Lucas avoids the damage to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Lucas pulls guard successfully.
Henderson with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB#
Lucas looking for a guillotine here but Henderson defends easily.
Henderson lands a couple of digs.#T1##SUB#
Henderson has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Lucas to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Henderson is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Lucas pulls down on the head and he's put Henderson to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Steve Lucas!
Steve Lucas took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.

Event: EFA 7 Clark vs Brandau
Date: Dec 31, 2017

#R1##TD2#
Simmons closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Shaw is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Simmons scores with a couple of nice shots.
Simmons has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Simmons passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Shaw!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Simmons landing strikes from the mount and Shaw is in trouble! #SUB2#
Simmons is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Shaw is forced to tap! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Marcus Simmons!

Event: EFA 7 Clark vs Brandau
Date: Dec 31, 2017

#R1#
Brandau moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Brandau misses with a kick to the body
and Brandau takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Brandau misses with a takedown
and Clark counters with a stiff right hand.
Brandau tries for a takedown but Clark sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Brandau fails with the takedown
and Clark counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Corey Clark has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Royce Brandau.
Clark listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Clark slips a jab and a cross from Brandau.
Clark avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Clark swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nice body punch from Clark .
Clark lands with an overhand left.#ROC#
Brandau is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
OH! Brandau has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Clark smells blood and charges in for the finish! Clark unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Brandau sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Corey Clark !
Corey Clark retains his featherweight title!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 09, 2017

#R1#
Miocic throws a wild body kick that Sambora sees coming a mile off.
Sambora scores with a nice right hand. #TD2#
Sambora scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Miocic wants to get back to his feet.
Sambora lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Sambora stops Miocic from getting back to his feet.
Miocic regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Sambora.
Sambora works over Miocic with some ground and pound from guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sambora throws a big right hand that misses.
Sambora lands a couple of digs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miocic preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sambora postures up and lands a big shot to Miocic's brow.
Miocic trying to keep a closed guard but Sambora is proving a slippery customer.
Sambora throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T1#
Miocic is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sambora is controlling him.
Sambora lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Sambora postures up.
Sambora looking to pass the guard.
Sambora wants to control from the top but Miocic keeps moving.
Miocic is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sambora postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Miocic can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sambora controls the pace.
Sambora stands up over Miocic, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Sambora really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Miocic. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2#
Sambora working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Sambora chips away with some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sambora accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sambora throws a big elbow that misses.
Sambora lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Sambora lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#ROC2#
Miocic is rocked!
Miocic seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Sambora working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Miocic's head.
Oh Miocic is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sambora content to stall in guard here.
Sambora postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Miocic covers up, he's hurt! Sambora keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Sambora and the ref steps in to end the fight! Sambora can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Richie Sambora!

Event: The Island Season 7, 155 lbs, Round 2
Date: Dec 08, 2017

#R1#
Brandau misses with a takedown attempt
and Mafaking counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Brandau shoots in looking for a takedown but Mafaking manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Brandau's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Brandau pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
It looked like Mafaking wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Royce Brandau seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brandau misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A little feinted left hand from Mafaking on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bruce Mafaking has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Royce Brandau.
Mafaking ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Brandau looks for a takedown but Mafaking sprawls well.
It looked like Mafaking was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Brandau.
We've been hearing reports that Mafaking 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.
Brandau with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mafaking counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Brandau throws a series of strikes that have Mafaking backpedaling. #T1#
Brandau is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mafaking sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A little feinted left hand from Mafaking on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Brandau moves in looking to clinch but Mafaking pushes him off.
It looked like Mafaking wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A leg kick checked by Mafaking.
Brandau throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Brandau doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mafaking counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Brandau tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mafaking defends well and Brandau ends up having to push Mafaking into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Brandau misses with a jab to the body
and Mafaking cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Brandau shoots and misses
and Mafaking makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Brandau looks winded!#T2#
Brandau misses with a takedown
and Mafaking counters with a straight right hand.
Brandau misses with a takedown attempt #KD#
and Mafaking counters with a beautiful punch that sends Brandau to the canvas! #ROC#
Brandau is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mafaking postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Brandau covers up, he's hurt! Mafaking keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Mafaking and the ref steps in to end the fight! Mafaking can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bruce Mafaking!
An out of breath Bruce Mafaking thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: The Island Season 7, 155 lbs, Round 1
Date: Dec 07, 2017

#R1#
Zhan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Brandau moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Brandau tries to counter by clinching up but Zhan breaks away and moves out of range.
Zhan looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Zhan tests Brandau's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Zhan lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Zhan throws a jab when Brandau was well out of range.
Kondo Zhan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zhan punishes Brandau's body with a nice straight punch.
Zhan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Brandau at a distance.
Zhan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brandau.
Brandau moves out of range as Zhan strikes.
Brandau misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zhan connects with a nice looking jab.
Brandau staying out of range there.
It looked like Brandau was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Brandau takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zhan lands a nice hook to Brandau's body. Brandau takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T1#
Zhan lands with an uppercut that bounces Brandau off the cage and back into range.
Zhan lands a jab to the head.
Zhan throws a body shot but no joy.
Zhan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Zhan throws a shot to the body.
We've been hearing reports that Brandau has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A shot to the liver by Zhan. Beautiful body shot.
Brandau takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Zhan scores with a jab. Brandau acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Zhan throws a body punch but Brandau moves out of range.
Zhan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brandau manages to avoid it.
Brandau changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Zhan lands with a nice body punch.
Zhan listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brandau throws a front kick aimed at Zhan's knee but Zhan avoids it well. #T2#
Brandau tries a head kick but it misses.
Zhan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brandau sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Brandau is looking to counter the offense by Zhan and move into the clinch.
Zhan throws a right hand that Brandau ducks under and follows up with a left that Brandau also avoids with ease.
Zhan works Brandau's body with a nice hook.#CL#
Brandau instigates a clinch. #BC#
Brandau breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zhan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Brandau slips a straight right by Zhan.
Zhan stuns Brandau with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Zhan stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Zhan throws a shot to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Zhan.
Brandau slips under a jab from Zhan.#T3#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Brandau.
Zhan paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Zhan lands an overhand right.
Zhan bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Brandau's head backwards.
Zhan paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Brandau takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Zhan slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Zhan uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nice defenses there by Brandau.
Brandau drops down looking for a counter takedown but Zhan sprawls and moves away.
Brandau shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Zhan but Zhan pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Brandau takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zhan thuds a left hand into Brandau's body.
Brandau gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Zhan.
Brandau tries to score a power double leg takedown but Zhan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Brandau somewhat.
Zhan is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Brandau with a body shot.
Zhan lands a head shot.
Zhan lands a lovely overhand right.
Zhan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Brandau at a distance.
Zhan jabs Brandau to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brandau gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Zhan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
As Zhan tries to get set, Brandau tries to push him back and clinch up but Zhan manages to avoid the attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kondo Zhan dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Zhan lands with an uppercut that bounces Brandau off the cage and back into range.
Zhan with a nice cross.#TD#
Brandau closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Zhan did well to prevent Brandau getting side control.
Brandau tries to pass the half guard into mount. Zhan knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Brandau is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Zhan has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Brandau is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Zhan sees it coming and defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zhan wants to improve his position but Brandau is controlling well.
Zhan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Brandau is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Zhan sees it coming and defends easily.#T1##SUB#
Brandau is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Zhan sees it coming and defends easily.
Zhan has his hands clasped together around Brandau's back. He's all about the action.#SUB#
Brandau has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Zhan defend it? Brandau steps over the head and cranks it - Zhan is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Brandau!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Royce Brandau!
A very excited looking Royce Brandau made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: The Island Season 7, 185 lbs, Round 1
Date: Dec 07, 2017

#R1#
Prager with a poor takedown
and Miocic counters with a one-two to the body. #TD2#
Prager shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Prager was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Miocic is looking for a sweep.
Prager scoring with punches and elbows.
Prager scores with punches from side control.
Miocic is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Miocic is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Miocic is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Prager's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Prager scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Prager connects with a nice short shot to Miocic's temple.
Prager has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Play House. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Prager working over Miocic with some ground and pound. Miocic looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Miocic pushes Prager off looking to stand but Prager dives back in and keeps control. #T1#
Prager lands strikes from half guard.
Prager lands strikes from half guard.
Miocic is pressing down on Prager's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Prager postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Prager trying to control but Miocic is working from the bottom.
Prager lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Prager with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Prager chips away with some ground and pound.#ROC2#
Miocic is rocked!
Prager loads up on a big left hand. Miocic felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Prager looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Miocic can't hide his disappointment, as Prager celebrates the victory.

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

Event: Chaos FC 25
Date: Nov 30, 2017

#R1#
Brandau tries to bum rush Skywalker with a series of wild strikes but Skywalker uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Skywalker looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Brandau lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Skywalker circles away quickly and effectively.
Skywalker is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Skywalker throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Skywalker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brandau seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Skywalker tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Brandau swivels and escapes.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Brandau shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Skywalker but Skywalker pushes him off and we're back to square one.
We've been hearing reports that Brandau 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.
Skywalker throws a head kick that Brandau semi-blocks. #T1#
A punch combination from Brandau misses.
Skywalker shoots in for a takedown but Brandau shows good takedown defense.
Brandau works over Skywalker's head and body with a nice combination.
Brandau throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD2#
and Skywalker counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Skywalker has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Brandau to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Skywalker is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Brandau pulls down on the head and he's put Skywalker to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Royce Brandau!
During a confident post fight interview, Royce Brandau thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: TRFC99
Date: Nov 26, 2017

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Henderson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lee's waist but Lee gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Henderson off to one side.
Henderson blocks a leg kick.
Henderson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Henderson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've been hearing reports that Henderson has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Lee throws a sloppy head kick and Henderson moves out of range easily.
Lee throws a leg kick but Henderson moved away.
Henderson thuds his shin into the meat of Lee's side.
A swing and a miss from Lee.
#CL#
Henderson moves into the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Lee misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Henderson.
#TD#
Henderson successfully pulls guard.
Lee must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Henderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lee preventing the sweep.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Henderson holds on and takes a little breather.
Henderson'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.
#T1#
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee trying to control but Henderson is working from the bottom.
Lee won't allow Henderson to sweep him here.
Henderson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Henderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Lee stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jarryd Henderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Henderson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lee tries to avoid it but Henderson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lee to the ground. Lee escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Lee thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lee throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Henderson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lee keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Henderson is breathing heavily.
Henderson looks for the body kick but Lee saw that one coming.
#T2#
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henderson avoids the head kick by Lee.
#CL#
Henderson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Henderson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lee gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#TD#
Henderson has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Lee uses from the top position.
Lee won't allow Henderson to sweep him here.
Henderson keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully.
Lee trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Henderson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Henderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lee might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Henderson haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Lee tries to free his leg and advance position but Henderson is retaining full guard.
#T3#
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
#CL2#
Lee forces Henderson back against the cage and clinches.
Lee throws an elbow that misses.
Henderson blocks the elbow strike.
Henderson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
#TD#
Henderson pulls guard.
Henderson 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.
Lee tries to free his leg and advance position but Henderson is retaining full guard.
Lee looking to sit in guard and control but Henderson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
#REVR#
Henderson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
#T4#
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lee preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Henderson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Henderson postures up.
Henderson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
#SU#
Henderson gets to his feet. Lee looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
#CL#
Henderson instigates a clinch.
#TD#
Henderson jumps guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Henderson pulls Lee in close to prevent any damage.
Henderson keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jarryd Henderson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

#R2#
Henderson lands with a kick to the temple. Lee shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Henderson scores with a spinning back kick!
#TD#
Henderson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Jarryd Henderson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Henderson throwing strikes but missing.
Henderson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Henderson 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.
Lee preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lee really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Henderson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Henderson throwing strikes but missing.
#SUB#
Henderson drops back looking for a leg! Lee is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lee manages to kick Henderson off! Henderson jumps back into Lee's guard.
Lee is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henderson sitting in guard here, content to control.
#T1#
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee looking to control.
Henderson stays in close to Lee's body and controls the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Lee preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lee can't keep his opponent in guard - Henderson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
#SUB#
Henderson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Henderson winds up and cracks Lee with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Lee tries to roll over but Henderson keeps him under control.
#T2#
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lee is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Henderson is trying to work for a kimura but Lee is defending well.
Henderson lands with a punch from half guard.
#SUB#
Henderson is working for a submission of some sort.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Henderson lands strikes from half guard.
Henderson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Henderson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
#T3#
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lee's head.
Henderson working over Lee with some ground and pound. Lee looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Henderson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB#
Henderson is working for a kimura but Lee is defending it quite comfortably.
Henderson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Henderson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Henderson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
#T4#
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henderson thows a huge punch but Lee dodges it nicely.
Lee tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Henderson has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Henderson lands a couple of good shots and Lee has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Henderson thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Henderson is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Lee. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
#SUB#
Henderson looking for the choke but no joy.
#SUB#
Henderson has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Lee is in real trouble here. Henderson gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Lee is tapping out! Henderson wins by rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jarryd Henderson!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 26, 2017

#R1#
James with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Simmons to score with a decent uppercut.
James is breathing heavily.
Simmons uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by James.
James doesn't manage to clinch there - Simmons circles away.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Simmons!
Simmons looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? James is fending him off so far but Simmons persists. Nope, James circles away and we're back to standing.
James throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Simmons counters with a single leg into guard. James didn't expect that. #SUB2#
Simmons is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Simmons passes into half guard.
James definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
James on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if James tries to get out of the position.
Simmons working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #SUB2#
Simmons is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T1##SUB2#
Simmons is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Simmons passes the guard and advances to mount! #SUB2#
Simmons is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. James can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning. #SUB2#
Simmons is going oldschool here, as he tries to force James to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so James shrugs it off. #T2#
Simmons is looking to stand but James has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage. #SUB2#
Simmons looking for a guillotine from mount but James is having none of it. #SUB2#
Simmons has isolated one of James's arms. James looking to fight him off but Simmons twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Marcus Simmons!

Event: Chaos FC 23
Date: Nov 22, 2017

#R1#
A combination from Miocic does no damage.
Miocic doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fury connects with a single shot there.
Miocic throws a lazy head kick
letting Fury counter with a right hand.
Miocic has a takedown stuffed.
Fury scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Miocic fails to land the takedown.
Good standup being displayed there by Fury as he connects with a hook.
Fury lands with a nice body punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fury jabs at Miocic's body.
Miocic looks winded!
A shot to the body from Miocic misses
and Fury counters with a huge left! Miocic is in big trouble! He's backing up but Fury isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Miocic from any more damage. A dominating finish by Fury!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Fury!
During a confident post fight interview, John Fury thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 21, 2017

#R1#
Simmons slips a jab from Foster.
Simmons keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And Simmons tries to counter it with a takedown but Foster pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Foster gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD2#
and Simmons decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Foster's guard.#SUB2#
Simmons drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Simmons jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Foster on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Foster tries to get out of the position.
Simmons wants to control from the top but Foster keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Simmons lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simmons working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Simmons chips away with some ground and pound.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Foster holds on and takes a little breather. #T1#
Foster looking to control.
Simmons trying to control but Foster is working from the bottom.
Foster knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Simmons on the ground.
Simmons stands and throws Foster's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB2#
Simmons has an Americana. Foster didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Simmons is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Simmons hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Marcus Simmons!

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