Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: Madness Championship Chaos
Date: May 29, 2021

#R1#
McPunchist lands a head shot.#CUT#It looks like Lou Stools has been cut.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
McPunchist tries to clinch up.
Stools takes a swing at McPunchist's ribcage but misses.
Stools takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Stools dips to his left and cracks McPunchist with an uppercut!#CUT2#It looks like Punchy McPunchist has been cut.
McPunchist misses the jab.
McPunchist throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stools sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A jab from Stools misses.
Stools uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McPunchist.
Stools with a nice cross.
Stools scores with a nice right hand.
Stools misses with a straight right.
Stools fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McPunchist manages to avoid it.
McPunchist just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McPunchist moves out of range as Stools strikes.
McPunchist ducks under a wild hook from Stools.
Stools steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McPunchist.
McPunchist uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stools.#KD#
McPunchist lands a big uppercut and Stools crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Stools looks OK. McPunchist waves Stools back to his feet!
The fighters circling - McPunchist throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stools lands a head shot.
Stools moves out of range as McPunchist strikes.
McPunchist misses the shot to the body.
McPunchist misses with a hook.
McPunchist tries to close the distance and clinch but Stools swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T1#
McPunchist looks to score with a jab to the body but Stools is just out of range.
Stools misses with a straight left.
Stools fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McPunchist looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stools. McPunchist does a little dance to reset his feet.
McPunchist pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McPunchist thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stools misses with a looping left.
Stools digs a good hook to McPunchist's body.
Stools throws a hook but McPunchist blocks it.#KD2#
Stools lands a big uppercut and McPunchist crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but McPunchist looks OK. Stools waves McPunchist back to his feet!#ROC2#McPunchist is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stools throws a lazy right hand but McPunchist sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stools lands with a good body shot.
McPunchist is breathing heavily.
Stools sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through McPunchist's defenses. It connects perfectly with McPunchist's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lou Stools!
Lou Stools is the new super heavyweight champion!

Event: ALPHA-1: Chaos
Date: May 22, 2021

#R1##TD2#
Zuma shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Zuma tries to pass to full mount but Winger defends it.
Zuma is thwarting Winger's attempts to control the position.
Zuma is stalling here. Winger is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Zuma seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Winger has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Zuma is looking to regain half guard here but Winger keeps moving and retains side control.
Zuma can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The strikes coming from Winger are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Winger working the body and head with strikes.
Zuma trying to remain calm as Winger controls from the top position.
Winger working away.
Winger fails to land a wild elbow strike. #T1#
Zuma struggling a bit here.
Winger staying calm.
Winger tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Zuma is looking for a sweep.
Winger wants to control but Zuma is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Zuma's face as Winger controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zuma can't do much from the bottom here.
Winger trying to control the position but Zuma is working away.
Winger in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #T2##SUB#
Winger looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Zuma is trying to work for a sweep but Winger has mounted him!
Zuma is squirming around, avoiding Winger's attempts to control the action.
Winger breaks from Zuma's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Zuma keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Zuma is in a horrible position here. Winger smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Winger with good strikes from the mount here!
Winger can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Zuma is looking to escape.
Winger controlling the pace for now. #T3#
Zuma tries to lock up and control but Winger gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Zuma taking shots to the head.
Zuma is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Winger will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Winger trying to control but Zuma is having none of it.
Winger prevents Zuma from getting the reversal.
Winger tries to control but Zuma wriggling away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Winger lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Winger lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Winger controlling the position easily from mount.
Winger breaks from Zuma's wrist control and lands an elbow. #T4#
Zuma working to try and regain half guard.
Winger tries to control but Zuma wriggling away.
Zuma is trying desperately to improve position.
Winger trying to control but Zuma is having none of it.
Zuma is desperately trying to improve his position but Winger has a good base and remains in mount.
Winger controlling from the full mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Winger trying to control but Zuma is having none of it.
Winger controlling his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

#1 Winger dominated that round.
That's time! Winger's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Winger is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Zuma will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Winger shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Zuma as he avoids it easily.
Zuma has a takedown stuffed.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Winger. #TD#
Winger shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Zuma's guard.
Winger trying to control the position from guard on top but Zuma is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zuma controlling Winger's posture.
Winger not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T1#
Winger trying to control the position from guard on top but Zuma is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Winger lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Winger looking to pass the guard.
#1 Winger overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Zuma tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Zuma keeping moving, preventing Winger from controlling successfully.
Zuma being controlled here, momentarily.
Zuma pulls Winger in close to prevent any damage. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Zuma keeping moving, preventing Winger from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Winger shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Zuma manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Winger pushing down on Zuma's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Winger is looking to advance position but Zuma won't allow it.
Zuma is looking to improve his position.
Winger is nestled in close to Zuma, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Zuma has his hands clasped together around Winger's back. He's all about the action.
Zuma moves into full guard.
Zuma controls Winger momentarily but Winger frees himself. #T3#
Winger content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Zuma bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Winger's guard. #REVB#
Winger is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zuma can do to turn this around?
Zuma won't allow Winger to get back to his feet.
Winger is adopting a defensive guard.
Winger not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Winger keeping moving, preventing Zuma from controlling successfully.
Winger trying to control the position. #T4#
Winger being controlled here, momentarily.
Zuma preventing the sweep.
Zuma wants to pass the guard but Winger is keeping the position.
Zuma wants to control from the top but Winger keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Winger shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Zuma pinned against the cage. Zuma gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for #1 Winger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Winger connects with an inside leg kick.
Zuma blocks a head kick by Winger.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

#1 Winger dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Zuma displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Winger. #TD#
Winger shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Winger was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Zuma gets back to half guard.
Winger looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Winger wants to take a breather but Zuma is having none of it.
It looks like Winger is going to stand back up.
Zuma wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winger uses his free foot to push down on Zuma's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Zuma.
Zuma tries to reverse the position but Winger maintains control.
Winger controlling from mount. #T1#
Winger can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Zuma is looking to escape.
Zuma controls the position.
Zuma wants to control but Winger is having none of it.
Winger landing strikes, looking to finish!
Zuma is wriggling around trying to escape.
Zuma tries to lock up and control but Winger gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Zuma is looking to get to half guard.
Winger is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Winger looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Monte Zuma has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#ROC#Zuma is rocked!#T2#
Winger postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Zuma out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Winger goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). #1 Winger!

Event: GC 387
Date: May 22, 2021

#R1#
Cooper tries to clinch up but Hashempour circles away and keeps his distance.
Cooper keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hashempour.
Hashempour misses with a straight right.
Cooper fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hashempour misses with an uppercut
and Cooper counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#It looks like Khosrov Hashempour has been cut.
A jab from Hashempour misses.
Cooper has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Hashempour misses with a left hand
and Cooper connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hashempour misses with a right hand #KD2#
and Cooper counters with a right hand that sends Hashempour tumbling to the canvas! Can Cooper finish him? He dives into Hashempour's guard looking to do just that!#ROC2#Hashempour is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cooper loads up on a big left hand. Hashempour felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Cooper looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Hashempour can't hide his disappointment, as Cooper celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joshua Cooper!
Post fight, an emotional Joshua Cooper said 'I'm back, trust me I'm back!'.

Event: OFK 91 - Zaire Vs Pullum
Date: May 22, 2021

#R1#
Farrokhi throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ax on the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Demolition Ax has been cut.
Farrokhi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ax moves out of range of the strikes.
Farrokhi cracks Ax with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#TD2#
Ax scores with a takedown into Farrokhi's guard.
Ax passes Farrokhi's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ax wants to pass the guard but Farrokhi is defending well.
Ax content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Ax thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Farrokhi's head.
Ax lands with a punch from half guard. #T1#
Ax working over Farrokhi with some ground and pound. Farrokhi looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ax working over Farrokhi with some ground and pound. Farrokhi looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ax throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ax lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ax missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ax is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Farrokhi keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T2#
Farrokhi blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ax.
Farrokhi on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Farrokhi tries to get out of the position.
Nice strikes from Ax there.
Ax working Farrokhi over with strikes.
Farrokhi knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ax on the ground.
Ax sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Farrokhi defending well though.
Ax not doing much here.
Farrokhi has hold of Ax's hands but Ax slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB2#
Ax is working for a submission of some sort.
Ax not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T3#
Ax passes to side control.
Ax connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Farrokhi some visible discomfort. #SUB2#
Ax tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ax has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Ax throwing shots but missing, from side control.
The ground and pound from Ax seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Ax trying to control the action but Farrokhi is working from the bottom. #T4##SUB2#
Ax has hold of Farrokhi's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Farrokhi seems comfortable defending it but Ax has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Farrokhi is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Farrokhi is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Ax couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Demolition Ax!

Event: DMMA 10: Abarai vs Vetorwee
Date: May 19, 2021

#R1#
Westerinen throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Bahmanzade.
Westerinen lands a high kick!
Bahmanzade moves out of range of the body kick from Westerinen.
Bahmanzade scores with a sloppy right hand. Westerinen should have avoided that one.
Bahmanzade throws a hook but Westerinen avoids it easily.
Bahmanzade moves out of range of the body kick from Westerinen.
Westerinen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bahmanzade.
Westerinen bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Westerinen lands a nice looking kick to the body. Bahmanzade takes a step back to recover.
Bahmanzade is breathing heavily.
Bahmanzade sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#KD2#
Westerinen lands a big head kick that sends Bahmanzade tumbling to the mat! Westerinen takes a step backwards and waves Bahmanzade back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Bahmanzade is rocked!
We've been told by Bahmanzade's head coaches at Khabiri Training Center that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Westerinen throws a powerful right kick. Bahmanzade tried to block low but the kick was high! Bahmanzade was taken right off of his feet! Westerinen jumps in to finish the job and the ref tackles him! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Kaapo Westerinen!

Event: DMMA 10: Abarai vs Vetorwee
Date: May 19, 2021

#R1#
Gracie takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#TD2#
Gracie fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kabir to the ground. Gracie is now in Kabir's guard.
Gracie working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Kabir is keeping the position.#SUB#
Kabir has his foot on Gracie's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gracie works his way back into a safe position though.
Gracie slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie works over Kabir with some ground and pound from guard.
Gracie passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Gracie lands a decent elbow from side control.
Kabir tries to buck Gracie off but Gracie is having none of it.
Gracie passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Kabir!
Kabir tries to get back to half guard but can't.
My spies in Puncher's Chance Collective inform me that Gracie has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Gracie sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Gracie putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kabir manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T1##SUB#
Kabir looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kabir is breathing heavily.
Gracie looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Gracie has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gracie looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kabir with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Gracie performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Gracie is nestled in close to Kabir, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Gracie takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB2#
Gracie is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Kabir actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Kabir looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Kabir is defending against the submission attempts here by Gracie.
Gracie lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T2##SUB2#
Gracie is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Kabir is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Robert Gracie!

Event: HFC 73 - Wanker vs Maui
Date: May 15, 2021

#R1##TD#
Kentas shoots in and bounces Lee off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Kentas wants to pass the guard but Lee is keeping the position.#SUB#
Kentas thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kentas wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.
Kentas wants to pass the guard but Lee is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kentas is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kentas slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T1##SUB#
Kentas is trying to get an arm triangle but Lee is defending well. #SUB#
Kentas looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Kentas working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kentas tries to move into full mount but can't pass Lee's legs. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Kentas is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lee has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Kentas is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lee has escaped the position, nice work there.
The referee asks Kentas politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Kentas prefers to stall for the moment though.
Lee is looking to regain half guard here but Kentas keeps moving and retains side control.
Kentas controlling from side mount.
Kentas trying to control the position but Lee is working away. #T3#
Kentas is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Lee is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB#
Kentas working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kentas is looking to take a break and control but Lee is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lee struggling a bit here.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Kentas goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Lee rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Kentas's guard! Nice work there by Lee!
Lee trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lee passes Kentas's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kentas is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kentas has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lee is working away from the top position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Kentas actively working from the bottom here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rimtas Kentas 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#
Lee throws a hook to the side of Kentas's head but Kentas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kentas closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lee circles away.
Kentas shoots in but Lee avoids the takedown attempt easily.#KD2#
Lee drops Kentas with a beautiful combination! Kentas stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Lee is looking for the KO!#CUT2#It looks like Rimtas Kentas has been cut.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kentas moves out of range as Lee strikes.
Kentas avoids the body shot from Lee.
Kentas shoots in but Lee avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rimtas Kentas. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Kentas shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Lee napping and manages to drive through into side control!
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Kentas has hold of Lee's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Lee seems comfortable defending it but Kentas has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Lee is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Lee is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Kentas couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rimtas Kentas!
Rimtas Kentas decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: Highland 43
Date: May 13, 2021

#R1#
Huff misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Fisticuffs to counter with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Fisticuffs instigates a clinch.
Fisticuffs scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fisticuffs misses with a short punch on the inside.
Huff can't get the takedown.
Huff is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Fisticuffs pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maclom Huff. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fisticuffs scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Huff tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Fisticuffs lands a shoulder strike.
Huff is trying to pull guard but Fisticuffs turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Fisticuffs digs a right hand into Huff's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Huff's gas tank.
Huff wants to break free but Fisticuffs has control.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fisticuffs.
Fisticuffs throws a head punch that misses.
Fisticuffs throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Fisticuffs working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fisticuffs lands with a right to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fisticuffs creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Huff misses with a punch on the inside.
Huff takes a shot to the head.
Fisticuffs lands a shoulder strike.
Still in the clinch, Fisticuffs scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fisticuffs tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Huff's elbow.
Fisticuffs misses with a short punch on the inside.
Huff is trying to stall.
Huff looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Fisticuffs scores with a shot to the side of Huff's head.
Fisticuffs scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fisticuffs lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Huff.
Fisticuffs lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Huff backwards.
Fisticuffs pushes Huff back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Huff stalling in the clinch but Fisticuffs improves position.
Fisticuffs prevents the takedown attempt.
Fisticuffs scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fisticuffs makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC#
Huff breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T2#
Huff with a poor takedown
and Fisticuffs counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Huff is breathing heavily.
Huff misses with a takedown attempt - Fisticuffs sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Fisticuffs cracks a nice hook into Huff's ribs.
Fisticuffs lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Fisticuffs throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fisticuffs missing with a left hand there. Huff was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fisticuffs is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Fisticuffs lands a jab to the nose.
Fisticuffs lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Huff fails to land the takedown.#CL2#
Fisticuffs clinches up against the cage.#T3#
Huff is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Fisticuffs gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A short uppercut from Fisticuffs.
Fisticuffs lands with a right to the head.
Fisticuffs pushes Huff back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fisticuffs working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Huff misses with a body punch.
Fisticuffs lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Fisticuffs.
Fisticuffs softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fisticuffs lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fisticuffs presses Huff against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Fisticuffs scores with a hook to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Fisticuffs.
Huff's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short left from Fisticuffs.
Fisticuffs gets through Huff's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fisticuffs throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Huffs head. #T4#
Huff drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Fisticuffs gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Fisticuffs keeps control of Huff as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Fisticuffs lands a left hand that snaps the head of Huff backwards.
Fisticuffs works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Fisticuffs working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fisticuffs.
Fisticuffs scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fisticuffs lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fisticuffs lands an uppercut.
Fisticuffs working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Huff has been working on his balance at Cozad The Island, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Fisticuffs.
Fisticuffs lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fisticuffs lands with a left to the head. #ROC2#Huff is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fisticuffs throws a punch but it's blocked by Huff.
A right hand to the body from Fisticuffs.
Fisticuffs lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Fisticuffs softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fisticuffs lands with a light punch inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Torraro Fisticuffs dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Fisticuffs swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Huff.
Oh Huff is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fisticuffs steps in with a hook that catches Huff right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Fisticuffs follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Huff looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Torraro Fisticuffs!

Event: BLAZE 27 - SEAN VS HAWK
Date: May 13, 2021

#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Farhadi. White does a little dance to reset his feet.
White misses with a series of wild punches.
Farhadi lands a jab to the nose.
Decent striking displayed by Farhadi there.
White will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Farhadi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Farhadi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
White has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from White there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ashkan Farhadi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
White lands a two punch combo.
Farhadi has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
White throws a series of strikes that have Farhadi backpedaling.
White slips a jab from Farhadi.
White lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Farhadi throws a hook to the side of White's head but White sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Farhadi throws a jab when White was well out of range.
Farhadi misses with a hook. White ducked under it nicely.
Farhadi checks a leg kick.#T1#
White avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
White went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
White ducks under a wild hook from Farhadi.
Farhadi throws a jab when White was well out of range.
Farhadi misses with a looping left.
Farhadi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
White is looking to counter punch.
White avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Farhadi swings for the body but White moves out of range.
A slow jab from Farhadi misses its intended target.
White staying out of range there.
Farhadi throws a hook but White blocks it.
White ducks under a wild hook from Farhadi.
White scores with a jab to the head.
Farhadi throws a jab when White was well out of range.
Farhadi throws a right hand that misses
and White counters with a leg kick.
Farhadi misses with an uppercut.
White slips under a jab from Farhadi.#CL#
White clinches up with Farhadi and pushes him back against the cage.
White leaning against his opponent.
Farhadi swings wildly with an uppercut but White uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Farhadi throws a punch but it's blocked by White.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
White blocks an uppercut.
A nice glancing elbow lands by White.
Farhadi misses with a hook from the clinch.
White prevents a body shot from Farhadi.
White blocking some punches.
Farhadi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
White taking a breather.
White lands an elbow that stopped Farhadi in his tracks for a moment.
White misses with an elbow strike.
I was talking to White's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Farhadi.
Farhadi lands a left hand.
Farhadi misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by White.
A head punch blocked on the inside by White.
White takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Farhadi.
Farhadi doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T3#
Farhadi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Farhadi misses with a hook from the clinch.
White blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Farhadi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Farhadi prevents a body shot from White.
A head punch on the inside from Farhadi fails to land.
Farhadi takes an elbow to the temple.
Farhadi swings wildly with an uppercut but White uses good head movement to avoid it.
Farhadi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by White.
Still in the clinch, White scores with a nice short uppercut.
White pressing his opponent against the cage.
White blocking some punches.
Farhadi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Farhadi misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Farhadi on the inside.
White lands a hook that snaps the head of Farhadi backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Farhadi blocking some punches. #T4#
Farhadi swings wildly with an uppercut but White uses good head movement to avoid it.
White blocks a punch to the side of the head.
White slowing the pace effectively.
White working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Farhadi.
A short right hand to the side of the head by White.
A head punch on the inside from Farhadi fails to land.
Farhadi throws a punch but it's blocked by White.
Farhadi misses with the head strike.
White stalling against the cage.
Farhadi misses with the head strike.
Farhadi has a couple of punches blocked by White.
Farhadi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Still in the clinch, Farhadi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Farhadi can't find room to land a body shot as White controls the action.
Farhadi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
White lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nice body punch from Farhadi.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ashkan Farhadi will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Farhadi misses the shot to the body.
White misses with a few strikes there.
Farhadi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
White lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jacob White is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Farhadi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Farhadi misses the target.
Farhadi cracks White with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The fighters circling - Farhadi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Farhadi throws the left hand but White avoids the punch easily.
Jab by Farhadi.
White lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Farhadi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from White.
Farhadi looks to land a right hand but White moved out of range.
White looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
White throws a body shot but no joy.
White uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Farhadi.
Ashkan Farhadi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Farhadi takes a swing at White's ribcage but misses.
Farhadi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract White.
A punch combination from White misses.
White has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.#T1#
White lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Farhadi circles away quickly and effectively.
White ducks under a wild hook from Farhadi.
White ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Farhadi throws a sloppy body shot
and White connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Farhadi misses with a wild body shot.
Farhadi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but White was well out of range. Poor timing from Farhadi.
Farhadi throws a hook but White blocks it.
White throws a head kick but Farhadi moves out of range.
Farhadi throws an overhand right that lands on White's shoulder, as White tries to avoid the shot.
White steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Farhadi.
White throws an overhand right that lands on Farhadi's shoulder, as Farhadi tries to avoid the shot.
Farhadi throws a poor cross that misses
and White counters with a lovely straight right hand!
White uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Farhadi.
It looked like White was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Farhadi scores with a crisp jab that stopped White in his tracks.
Farhadi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as White throws out the jab.
Farhadi slips a straight right by White.
Farhadi throws a hook but White blocks it.#T2#
Farhadi throws a hook but White blocks it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
White moves out of range of the strikes.
White wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Farhadi thuds his right hand into White's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
White slips under a jab.
White takes a swing at Farhadi's ribcage but misses.
White pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Farhadi throws an off balance right hand
and White counters with a left and a right that stings Farhadi.
White steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Farhadi.
White steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Farhadi.
White thuds a left hand into Farhadi's body.
Farhadi swings widly with a right hand
and White counters with a nice uppercut.
Farhadi swings widly with a right hand
and White counters with a nice body shot.
Farhadi misses with a hook.
Farhadi 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.
A telegraphed right hand from Farhadi misses the target.
White swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Farhadi with a nice cross.
White connects with a combination that backs up Farhadi into the cage. White lands a flurry of punches that gets past Farhadi's guard. Farhadi is down and the referee has seen enough. It is all over! White bursts into tears - this win obviously means a huge amount to him.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jacob White!
Jacob White decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: BBFC 14: Connor Vs. Merel
Date: May 08, 2021

#R1#
Marcellini throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Perkins lands the left hand.
Marcellini tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Perkins was well out of range. Poor timing from Marcellini .
Marcellini jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #CUT#It looks like Pierce Perkins has been cut.
Marcellini ducks under a wild hook from Perkins.
Perkins uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Marcellini has time to react.
Marcellini throws an overhand right that lands on Perkins's shoulder, as Perkins tries to avoid the shot.
We've been hearing reports that Marcellini has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Marcellini throws a lazy right hand but Perkins sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Marcellini throws a looping overhand right but Perkins ducks down to avoid it.
Marcellini misses the shot to the body.
Marcellini throws a jab when Perkins was well out of range.
Perkins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marcellini moves away.#KD#
Marcellini lands a big uppercut and Perkins crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Perkins looks OK. Marcellini waves Perkins back to his feet!#ROC#Perkins is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marcellini shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Perkins takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Marcellini sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Perkins bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rolando Marcellini !

Event: IXF XXI
Date: May 05, 2021

#R1#
Fisticuffs slips under a jab from Wright.
Fisticuffs darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Fisticuffs is looking to clinch but Wright is avoiding it.
Fisticuffs on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wright with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Fisticuffs to score with a decent uppercut.#CL#
Fisticuffs closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
I was talking to Fisticuffs's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Fisticuffs misses with some punches.
Wright's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wright is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Fisticuffs scores with a shot to the side of Wright's head.
Wright takes a shot to the head.
Fisticuffs pushes Wright back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC#Wright is rocked!
Fisticuffs lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wright backwards.
Wright is still on wobbly legs! Can Fisticuffs finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fisticuffs lands a shot to the body.
Fisticuffs creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Wright with a big uppercut! Wright tries to clinch up but Fisticuffs pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Wright to the mat! Wright covers up and Fisticuffs unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Torraso Fisticuffs!

Event: IXF XXI
Date: May 05, 2021

#R1#
Cistiffufs shoots in looking for a takedown but Anderson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cistiffufs's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Anderson.
Cistiffufs is looking to reverse the position.
Anderson wants to control but Cistiffufs is keeping him busy.
Cistiffufs controls the position for a moment.
Cistiffufs wants to control but Anderson postures up.
Cistiffufs is looking to regain half guard here but Anderson keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Anderson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Cistiffufs, who protects the arm well.
Cistiffufs tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson trying to control the position but Cistiffufs is working away. #SUB#
Anderson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Cistiffufs is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Anderson advances to mount.
Cistiffufs is working to get back to half guard.
Anderson trying to control but Cistiffufs is having none of it.
Cistiffufs is looking to get to half guard.
Cistiffufs keeps trying to improve his position.#T2#
Anderson trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB#
Anderson with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Cistiffufs working to try and regain half guard. #SUB#
Anderson looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Anderson looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Cistiffufs wants to hold on but Anderson pushes him away.
Cistiffufs tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cistiffufs bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Cistiffufs tries to free his leg and advance position but Anderson is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Anderson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cistiffufs gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Cistiffufs drops back looking for a leg! Anderson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Anderson manages to kick Cistiffufs off! Cistiffufs jumps back into Anderson's guard. #T3##SUB2#
Cistiffufs thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Cistiffufs trying to control the position from guard on top but Anderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cistiffufs wants to pass the guard but Anderson is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Cistiffufs thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Anderson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cistiffufs can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Cistiffufs wants to control from the top but Anderson keeps moving.
Cistiffufs stays in close to Anderson's body and controls the position. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Cistiffufs looking to sit in guard and control but Anderson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Anderson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Anderson could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#SUB2#
Cistiffufs is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Anderson is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Anderson drops back looking for a leg! Cistiffufs is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cistiffufs manages to kick Anderson off! Anderson jumps back into Cistiffufs's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Anderson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cistiffufs has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Anderson has managed to get both his arms back between Cistiffufs's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Cistiffufs has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Anderson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Anderson drops back looking for a leg! Cistiffufs is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cistiffufs manages to kick Anderson off! Anderson jumps back into Cistiffufs's guard.
Anderson passes Cistiffufs's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Isai Anderson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##TD#
Anderson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Cistiffufs is trying to defend but Anderson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB#
Cistiffufs is defending against the submission attempts here by Anderson.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anderson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cistiffufs does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Cistiffufs actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Cistiffufs is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Anderson pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Anderson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cistiffufs is just riding it out for now. Anderson eventually gives up the hold.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson prevents Cistiffufs from improving his position.#SUB#
Anderson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cistiffufs is just riding it out for now. Anderson eventually gives up the hold. #T1##SUB#
Anderson seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Cistiffufs actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Cistiffufs is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Anderson pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Anderson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Anderson wants to take a breather but Cistiffufs is having none of it.
Cistiffufs trying to control here. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Cistiffufs actively working from the bottom here.
Anderson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Cistiffufs knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Cistiffufs trying to get back to full guard but Anderson takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Cistiffufs is desperately trying to improve his position but Anderson has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB#
Cistiffufs tries to improve his position but Anderson has taken his back! Anderson has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Cistiffufs tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Anderson pushes Cistiffufs away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Isai Anderson!

Event: CMMA 102
Date: May 02, 2021

#R1#
Azari looks to land a left hand but Mustonen moved out of range nicely.
Azari checks a leg kick nicely.
Azari misses with a straight right.
Mustonen fires out a quick counter leg kick but Azari just manages to avoid it.
Mustonen connects with a leg kick.
Azari misses with a hook.
Mustonen misses with a leg kick.
Mustonen ducks under a wild hook from Azari.
Mustonen throws a counter high kick but Azari was just alert enough to avoid it.
Azari throws a hook but Mustonen avoids it easily.
Azari misses with a hook.
Mustonen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Azari.
Mustonen is looking to counter with a body kick.
We've been informed that Azari has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Mustonen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Azari.
Azari stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mustonen.
Azari throws the left hand but Mustonen avoids the punch easily.
Mustonen tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Azari manages to circle out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Azari throws a jab when Mustonen was well out of range.
Azari throws a looping overhand right but Mustonen ducks down to avoid it.
Mustonen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Azari misses with a left hand
and Mustonen counters with a body kick that stops Azari in his tracks momentarily.
Mustonen slips under a jab from Azari.
Mustonen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Azari.#T1#
Mustonen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Azari.
Azari misses with a right hand
and Mustonen makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Mustonen pivots, looking for a leg kick but Azari is out of range and Mustonen settles back down.
Azari takes a swing at Mustonen's ribcage but misses.
Mustonen lands a leg kick that knocks Azari off balance momentarily.
Vahid Azari seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Azari throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mustonen connects with a leg kick.
Azari throws a jab when Mustonen was well out of range.
Mustonen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Azari.
Some bone on bone action there as Azari checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Mustonen scores with a kick to the body.
Mustonen throws a leg kick that misses.
Mustonen throws a leg kick but Azari sees it coming and moves out of range.
Azari looks to throw the jab but Mustonen is out of range.
Mustonen looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Mustonen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Azari throws out the jab.
Mustonen 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.
Azari misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mustonen.
Azari throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mustonen appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Azari throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
Mustonen throws a front kick aimed at Azari's knee but Azari avoids it well.
Mustonen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Azari throws out the jab.
Azari misses with a straight right.
Azari throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mustonen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Azari.
Mustonen misses with a low kick as Azari jumps back.
Azari throws a jab but it's blocked by Mustonen.
Mustonen throws a leg kick but Azari moved away.
Azari throws a hook but Mustonen blocks it.
Mustonen blocks a jab.
Mustonen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Azari.
Azari works the jab nicely.
Azari misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mustonen.
Mustonen throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Mustonen misses with a leg kick.
Mustonen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Azari.
Mustonen feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Azari looks to land a left hand but Mustonen moved out of range nicely.
Azari throws a looping overhand right but Mustonen ducks down to avoid it. #T3#
Mustonen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Azari.
Nice defenses there by Mustonen.
Mustonen half committed to a counter leg kick.
Azari throws a lazy uppercut #CL#
and Mustonen counters by moving into the clinch.
Azari on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mustonen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Azari is defending well for now.
Mustonen tries a knee to the head but Azari blocks it.
Mustonen connects with a knee to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Azari fails to land.
Azari takes a knee to the side of the body.
Mustonen trying to land knees to the body.
Azari takes a knee right on the jaw! #CUT#It looks like Vahid Azari has been cut.
Mustonen lands a knee to the head.
Mustonen trying to land knees to the body.
Mustonen misses with a knee to the head.
Mustonen working Azari over with knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mustonen tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mustonen using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Azari looks winded!
Mustonen utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Azari on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #T4#
A head punch on the inside from Azari fails to land.
Mustonen blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Azari fails to land.
Azari pushes Mustonen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mustonen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mustonen tries to land a knee to the head but Azari blocks with his arms.
Azari lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mustonen backwards.
Mustonen connects with a nasty looking knee right to Azari's face.
Azari misses with a punch on the inside.
Mustonen misses with a knee to the head.
Mustonen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Azari.
A head punch on the inside from Azari fails to land.
Azari misses with some punches.
Azari blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Azari misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Azari fails to land.
Azari has a couple of punches blocked by Mustonen.
Azari swings wildly with an uppercut but Mustonen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mustonen utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Patrik Mustonen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vahid Azari's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Mustonen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mustonen throws a leg kick but Azari sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Mustonen slips a jab from Azari.
Azari's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Mustonen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Azari.
Mustonen lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Mustonen blocks a jab.
Vahid Azari seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mustonen blocks a jab.
Mustonen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Azari scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Mustonen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Azari.
Azari lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Azari looks to score with a jab to the body but Mustonen is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Azari pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mustonen misses with a head kick.
Mustonen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mustonen throws a low kick but Azari moves out of range easily.
Azari checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Azari swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1#
Mustonen avoids the body shot from Azari.
Azari jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Azari throws a lazy uppercut #CL#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
and Mustonen counters by clinching up.
Mustonen unloads a knee to the mid-section. Azari lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Mustonen trying to land knees to the body.
Azari avoiding damage as Mustonen throws knees to the body.
Mustonen landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Azari is breathing heavily.
Mustonen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Azari.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Azari.
Mustonen blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Azari.
Patrik Mustonen has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Azari fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mustonen trying to land knees to the body.
Azari blocks a body shot from Mustonen.
Azari lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mustonen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Azari is defending well for now.
Mustonen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Azari.
Mustonen unloads a knee to the mid-section. Azari lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch on the inside from Azari fails to land.
Mustonen unloads a knee to the mid-section. Azari lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. #T2#
Mustonen working Azari over with knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Mustonen.
Mustonen crunches a lovely knee into Azari's ribcage.
Mustonen trying to land knees to the body.
Azari managing to block the knees to the body from Mustonen.
Mustonen scores a nice knee to the body.
Mustonen tries to land knees in the clinch but Azari avoids the damage to the body.
Azari throws a head punch that misses.
Mustonen trying to land knees to the body.
Azari swings wildly with an uppercut but Mustonen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mustonen trying to land knees to the body.
Azari misses with a short punch on the inside.
Azari has a couple of punches blocked by Mustonen.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mustonen.
Azari misses with some punches.
Mustonen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Azari avoids it.
Mustonen lands a knee to the head.
Azari swings wildly with an uppercut but Mustonen uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Mustonen blocks an uppercut.
Azari tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Azari managing to block the knees to the body from Mustonen.
Mustonen landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A short right from Azari on the inside.
Mustonen unloads a knee to the mid-section. Azari lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Mustonen missing with knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Azari.
Mustonen working Azari over with knees to the body.
Mustonen missing with knees to the body.
Mustonen unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Mustonen utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Azari on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Azari tries a body shot but Mustonen blocks it.
Mustonen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Azari has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mustonen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Azari is defending well for now.
Mustonen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Azari is defending well for now.#T4#
Azari lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Azari on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Azari throws a punch but it's blocked by Mustonen.
A short uppercut from Azari.
Azari takes a knee to the side of the body.
Mustonen unloads a knee to the mid-section. Azari lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Mustonen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Azari throws a head punch that misses.
Azari doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mustonen connects with a knee to the head.
Mustonen lands a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Mustonen.
Mustonen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Azari avoids it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mustonen.
Mustonen is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Azari throws a punch but it's blocked by Mustonen.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mustonen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Azari is defending well for now.
A short left from Azari.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Patrik Mustonen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Vahid Azari's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
A nice leg kick lands there from Mustonen.
Mustonen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Azari throws out the jab.
Mustonen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Decent striking displayed by Azari there.
Mustonen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Azari throws out the jab.
Mustonen looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Mustonen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Azari checks it well.
Azari misses with a straight right.
Mustonen slips under a jab.
Mustonen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Azari throws an overhand right that lands on Mustonen's shoulder, as Mustonen tries to avoid the shot.
Mustonen connects with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mustonen bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Mustonen throws a sloppy head kick and Azari moves out of range easily.
Mustonen lands a leg kick that knocks Azari off balance momentarily.
Azari takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Azari throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Azari misses with a lunging right hand #CL#
and Mustonen counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Mustonen. #T1#
Mustonen with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mustonen with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Azari tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mustonen tries to land a knee to the head but Azari blocks with his arms.
Mustonen landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Azari misses with the head strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Azari creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Azari has a couple of punches blocked by Mustonen.
Mustonen tries a knee to the head but Azari blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Azari.
Mustonen crunches a lovely knee into Azari's ribcage.
Azari throws a head punch that misses.
Azari misses with a punch on the inside.
Mustonen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Azari avoids it.
Azari misses with a short punch on the inside.
Azari lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Azari swings wildly with an uppercut but Mustonen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Azari managing to block the knees to the body from Mustonen.
Vahid Azari has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Mustonen lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mustonen missing with knees to the body.
Mustonen looking to throw knees to the head but Azari is blocking nicely.
Azari misses with a short punch on the inside.
Azari working aggressively here.
Mustonen tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Azari is working Mustonen over against the cage.
Mustonen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Azari can do to turn this around?
Azari managing to block the knees to the body from Mustonen.
Mustonen missing with knees to the body.
Azari doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mustonen with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Azari blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A nice left hand lands by Azari.
A head punch on the inside from Azari fails to land.
Mustonen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Azari is defending well for now.
Azari misses with the head strike.
Azari misses with a punch on the inside.
Azari fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Azari tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Azari misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mustonen landing knees to the body.
Azari takes a knee to the side of the body.
Mustonen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Azari avoids it.
Mustonen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Azari.
Azari tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mustonen's elbow.
Azari misses with some punches.
Azari doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Azari throws a head punch that misses.
Mustonen scores a nice knee to the body.
Azari throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A knee to the head by Mustonen.
Mustonen trying to land knees to the body.
Mustonen crunches a lovely knee into Azari's ribcage.
Mustonen tries a knee to the head but Azari blocks it.
Azari lands a left hand.
Azari lands a right hand. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Azari avoiding damage as Mustonen throws knees to the body.
Azari tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Azari misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mustonen tries to land knees in the clinch but Azari avoids the damage to the body.
Mustonen blocking some punches.
Mustonen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Azari is defending well for now.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mustonen.
Mustonen unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Mustonen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Azari is defending well for now.
Mustonen blocks an uppercut.
Azari lands a nice shot to the body.
Mustonen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Azari.
Azari misses with a short punch on the inside.
Azari misses with some punches.
Azari misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mustonen landing knees to the head.
Azari is leaning against Mustonen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Mustonen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Azari.
Azari managing to block the knees to the body from Mustonen.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Patrik Mustonen!

Event: HFC 71 - Sosa vs Ford
Date: May 01, 2021

#R1#
Motts closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kocak keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Motts.
Kocak is looking to counter the offense by Motts and move into the clinch.
Kocak tries to close the distance and clinch but Motts swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
Kocak gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kocak throws a head punch that misses.
Motts lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kocak lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Motts backwards.
Kocak blocking some punches.
Kocak throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mottss head.
Kocak lands with a light punch inside.
Kocak gets through Motts's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kocak has a couple of punches blocked by Motts.
Kocak tries to work over Motts's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Motts scores with a nice hook to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch on the inside from Motts fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kocak.
Kocak misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kocak is working Motts over against the cage.
Motts has a couple of punches blocked by Kocak.
A nice left hand lands by Kocak.
Kocak lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Kocak.
Kocak struggles to land a body shot inside as Motts controls his hands.
Still in the clinch, Motts scores with a nice short uppercut.#T1#
Kocak tries a body shot but Motts blocks it.
Motts misses with a punch to the body.
Motts tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Motts swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kocak tries to throw a body punch but Motts avoids it by throwing Kocak back against the cage.
Kocak blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Motts.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kocak.
Kocak blocking some punches.
Motts stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Motts.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Motts.
Motts working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Motts throws a head punch that misses.
Kocak throws a head punch that misses.
Motts scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kocak.
Motts looks winded!
Kocak lands with a light punch inside.
Kocak lands a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot in the inside from Motts.
Kocak lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Motts tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kocak's elbow. #T2#
Kocak fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kocak fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Motts fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kocak scores with a shot to the side of Motts's head.
Motts blocks a body shot from Kocak.
Motts misses with the head strike.
Motts swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Motts softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Motts throws a head punch that misses.
Motts blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kocak blocking some punches.
Kocak lands with a short shot to the head.
Kocak lands a shoulder strike.
Motts softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kocak blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Kocak fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Motts.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Motts.
Motts scores with a shot to the side of Kocak's head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kocak.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Motts. #T3#
Kocak lands a shot to the body.
Kocak lands a shot to the body.
A hook to the body from Kocak.
Kocak lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Motts backwards.
Kocak lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kocak misses with a punch on the inside.
Motts fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Kocak.
Kocak scores with a shoulder strike.
Kocak lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Motts has a couple of punches blocked by Kocak.
A head punch on the inside from Kocak fails to land.
Motts misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kocak swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Motts pushes Kocak back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Motts.
Kocak blocking some punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short body shot lands from Kocak as the two fighters clinch.
Kocak lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kocak lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kocak throws a punch but it's blocked by Motts.
Motts has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Kocak seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Motts can turn it around.#T4#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kocak.
Motts has a couple of punches blocked by Kocak.
Kocak lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Motts backwards.
Kocak has a couple of punches blocked by Motts.
Kocak lands with a left to the head.
Motts blocks an uppercut.
Kocak lands a left hand.
Motts misses with a punch on the inside.
Motts throws a punch but it's blocked by Kocak.
A short right from Kocak on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Motts fails to land.
Kocak lands an elbow just above Motts 's eye. #CUT#It looks like Jeremy Motts has been cut.
Kocak blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kocak lands with a left to the head.
Motts has a couple of punches blocked by Kocak.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kocak.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kocak lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kocak tries a body shot but Motts blocks it.
Motts misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Motts.
Kocak lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Motts.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Demir Kocak dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jeremy Motts's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Kocak connects with a crisp jab.
Motts takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kocak jabs Motts right on the nose. Motts blinks but takes it well.#CL#
Kocak clinches up against the cage.
Kocak works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kocak lands a hook that snaps the head of Motts backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Motts.
Kocak misses with a punch on the inside.
Kocak blocking some punches.
Still in the clinch, Kocak scores with a nice short uppercut.
Motts misses with some punches.
A short uppercut from Kocak.
Kocak working aggressively here.
Kocak stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A shot in the inside from Kocak.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kocak lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Motts is breathing heavily.
Kocak lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Motts backwards.
Nice body punch from Kocak - that landed with a thud.
Kocak scores with a shot to the side of Motts's head.
Kocak misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kocak pushes Motts back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Demir Kocak has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T1#
Kocak blocking some punches.
Kocak is working Motts over against the cage.
A short left from Kocak.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kocak.
Kocak working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kocak lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Motts backwards.
Kocak lands a nice uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kocak. #ROC#Motts is rocked!
Kocak lands a hook that snaps the head of Motts backwards.
Motts is still on wobbly legs! Can Kocak finish him?
Kocak throws a big uppercut that drops Motts! More strikes from Kocak and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Motts lies dazed against the cage as Kocak celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Demir Kocak!
After the fight, Demir Kocak 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: IXF XIX
Date: May 01, 2021

#R1#
Cistiffufs shoots in for a double leg but Behnder sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD#
Behnder is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Cistiffufs's half guard.#SUB2#
Cistiffufs actively working from the bottom here.
Cistiffufs is looking to improve his position.
We've been hearing good reports from Behnder's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Cistiffufs looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Behnder trying to control the pace. #SUB2#
Cistiffufs is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Behnder pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Cistiffufs looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Behnder is looking for a kimura but Cistiffufs is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Behnder to get the leverage.
Cistiffufs moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T1##SUB2#
Cistiffufs looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Behnder passes into half guard. #SUB#
Behnder is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cistiffufs doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Behnder. #SUB#
Cistiffufs is trying to control Behnder's posture. Behnder takes advantage of the lull and advances to side control. He also appears to have an arm triangle here! Uh oh, big trouble for Cistiffufs! Behnder is rotating here... this could be the end... Cistiffufs is out! Behnder has ended this one emphatically! Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Marcus Behnder!
A very excited looking Marcus Behnder 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: OFK 85 - Pullum Vs Kutlev
Date: May 01, 2021

#R1#
Zinsou wants to clinch up but Farrokhi keeps it at a distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Farrokhi misses the target. #TD2#
Zinsou gets a double leg takedown into Farrokhi's guard.
Farrokhi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Zinsou controlling from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zinsou throwing strikes but missing.
Zinsou throws an elbow that misses. Farrokhi uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Zinsou's guard. Nice move by Farrokhi!#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zinsou 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.
Zinsou is adopting a defensive guard.
Farrokhi wants to get up but he can't break Zinsou's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T1#
Zinsou pulls Farrokhi in close to his closed guard and prevents Farrokhi from doing any damage or advancing position.
Farrokhi wants to stand but Zinsou is controlling his posture from full guard.
Zinsou looking to hit a scissor sweep but Farrokhi is one step ahead there.
Zinsou is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Farrokhi stopping the sweep attempt from Zinsou.
Farrokhi is looking to stand up but Zinsou won't let him.
Zinsou looking to hit a scissor sweep but Farrokhi is one step ahead there.
Zinsou is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Zinsou looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #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.
Farrokhi tries to stand but Zinsou is controlling from the bottom.
Zinsou 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.
Farrokhi has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Zinsou is proving hard to escape from. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Zinsou shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Farrokhi pinned against the cage. Farrokhi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Zinsou uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Farrokhi.
Zinsou with the counter takedown but Farrokhi avoids it easily.
Farrokhi throws a lazy right hand but Zinsou sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.#TD2#
Zinsou shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Zinsou 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.
Zinsou working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T3#
Farrokhi keeping moving, preventing Zinsou from controlling successfully.
Zinsou trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Zinsou postures up in Farrokhi's guard and throws a big left but Farrokhi blocks it.
Zinsou slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Let's hope that Zinsou 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.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Zinsou closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Farrokhi quickly recovers to half guard.#T4#
Farrokhi keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Zinsou throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Zinsou winds up and cracks Farrokhi with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Farrokhi wants to get back to his feet.
Zinsou thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Farrokhi's head.
Zinsou is controlling the pace.
Zinsou looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zinsou working Farrokhi over with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zinsou content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Zinsou.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yayi Zinsou 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#
Zinsou goes for a double leg but Farrokhi avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Farrokhi continues to drive forward.
Zinsou uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Farrokhi.
Zinsou drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Farrokhi defends it well.
Farrokhi looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#TD2#
Zinsou closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Farrokhi quickly recovers to half guard.
Farrokhi keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Zinsou thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Well, if Zinsou 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.
Zinsou working the head and body with strikes.
Zinsou not doing much here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farrokhi blocking the ground and pound attempt from Zinsou.
Farrokhi taking some punishment here, with Zinsou in his half guard.
Zinsou thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T1#
Farrokhi keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Zinsou sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Farrokhi defending well though.
Zinsou trying to control the pace.
Zinsou working the head and body with strikes.
Zinsou sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Yayi Zinsou has got the better of the ground game so far.
Zinsou wants to pass the guard but Farrokhi is defending well.
Farrokhi is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Zinsou scores with a couple of nice shots.
Zinsou thows a huge punch but Farrokhi dodges it nicely. #T2#
Zinsou controlling the action here.
Zinsou thows a huge punch but Farrokhi dodges it nicely.
Zinsou throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Zinsou thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Farrokhi's head.
Zinsou 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.
Zinsou has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Zinsou perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Farrokhi is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Zinsou scores with a couple of nice shots.
Zinsou creates some space for himself and unloads with a monster right hand! That one landed with a sickening thud - Farrokhi is out cold and this one is all over! Zinsou climbs onto the cage to celebrate with his corner!! He's shouting something into the camera but he's still got his mouthpiece in so God knows what he's actually saying.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Yayi Zinsou!
In his post fight interview, Yayi Zinsou started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: Birth of a Warrior Round 3
Date: Apr 24, 2021

#R1#
Verdins moves out of range of the strikes.
McPunchist throws out a loose jab but Verdins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Verdins slips a jab from McPunchist.
Verdins slips a jab from McPunchist.
McPunchist lands with a hook. Verdins tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CUT2#It looks like Martins Verdins has been cut.
Verdins steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McPunchist.
Verdins bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Verdins looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? McPunchist is fending him off so far but Verdins persists. Nope, McPunchist circles away and we're back to standing.
McPunchist throws a jab but it's blocked by Verdins.
McPunchist throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Verdins avoids the body shot from McPunchist.
McPunchist misses with an uppercut.
McPunchist scores with a nice right hand.
McPunchist misses with an uppercut. Verdins saw that one coming.
McPunchist throws a hook but Verdins avoids it easily.
Verdins tries to clinch up but McPunchist circles away and keeps his distance.
McPunchist throws a jab when Verdins was well out of range.#CL2#
McPunchist drives through and clinches with Verdins against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McPunchist blocks an uppercut. #T1#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McPunchist creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McPunchist lands with a light punch inside.
McPunchist works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
McPunchist lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Verdins tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Verdins's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Verdins is breathing heavily.
McPunchist lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for McPunchist.
Verdins could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
McPunchist gets through Verdins's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Verdins's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Verdins's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McPunchist lands a hook to the side of the head.
McPunchist scores with a shot to the side of Verdins's head.
McPunchist stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short right from McPunchist on the inside.
McPunchist scores with a shoulder strike.
McPunchist lands with a left to the head. #ROC2#Verdins is rocked!
McPunchist lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Verdins to his knees! McPunchist keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Punchy McPunchist!
Punchy McPunchist spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: IXF XVII
Date: Apr 24, 2021

#R1#
Lewis thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL2#
Fisticuffs fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lewis, pushing him back against the cage.
Fisticuffs lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lewis misses with the head strike.
Lewis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fisticuffs prevents a body shot from Lewis.
Fisticuffs doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Still in the clinch, Lewis scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fisticuffs misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lewis creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lewis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lewis cracks Fisticuffs with a nice body shot.
Lewis lands a nice shot to the body.
Fisticuffs looks winded!
Lewis tries a body shot but Fisticuffs blocks it.
Still in the clinch, Lewis scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lewis. #BC#
Lewis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Lewis rushes Fisticuffs and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC#
Lewis manages to break the clinch. #KD#
Lewis lands a big right hand that sends Fisticuffs crashing to the mat! Lewis stays standing though and waves Fisticuffs back to his feet!#CUT#It looks like Torraso Fisticuffs has been cut.#CL#
Fisticuffs tries to keep at a distance but Lewis has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Lewis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T1##CL2#
Fisticuffs clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Lewis fails to land.
Fisticuffs misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fisticuffs takes a shot to the head.
Lewis lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lewis lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fisticuffs backwards. #BC#
Lewis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fisticuffs walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Lewis swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Zion Lewis!
Zion Lewis retains his super heavyweight title!
Zion Lewis thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: DMMA 2: Andrianakis vs Kuti
Date: Apr 21, 2021

#R1#
Kabir on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kabir waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bigtitties.
Bigtitties looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kabir has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Khabiri Training Center in the buildup to the fight.
Bigtitties stuns Kabir with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bigtitties tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kabir was well out of range. Poor timing from Bigtitties.
Bigtitties lands a nice hook to Kabir's body. Kabir takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bigtitties catches Kabir with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A telegraphed right hand from Bigtitties misses the target.
Bigtitties moves out of range as Kabir strikes.
Bigtitties uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kabir.
Jab by Bigtitties.
Bigtitties cracks Kabir with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#ROC2#Kabir is rocked!
Bigtitties drops Kabir with a straight right hand, right on the button! Bigtitties follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Meluv Bigtitties!
An out of breath Meluv Bigtitties thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Highland 27
Date: Apr 21, 2021

#R1#
Saigon defending well as Fisticuffs loads up on a big left hand.
Fisticuffs jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fisticuffs is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Saigon.
Fisticuffs misses with a hook. Saigon ducked under it nicely.
A slow jab from Fisticuffs misses its intended target.
Saigon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fisticuffs.
Fisticuffs avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Fisticuffs looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL2#
Fisticuffs moves into range and clinches up with Saigon.
Fisticuffs misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fisticuffs.
Saigon really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Fisticuffs lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fisticuffs goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fisticuffs misses with some punches. #TD#
Saigon jumps guard.
Saigon looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Fisticuffs avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fisticuffs would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T1#
Saigon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fisticuffs is one step ahead there.
Fisticuffs wants to stand but Saigon has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Fisticuffs really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Saigon. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Saigon will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Fisticuffs postures up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Fisticuffs jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fisticuffs throws a right hand that misses
letting Saigon counter with a right hand.
Fisticuffs loads up on a big right hand but Saigon slips the punch.#CL2#
Fisticuffs moves into the clinch successfully.
A short uppercut from Fisticuffs.
Saigon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fisticuffs throws a punch but it's blocked by Saigon. #T2#
Saigon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Saigon blocks an uppercut.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Saigon misses with some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fisticuffs creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fisticuffs lands with a right to the head.
Fisticuffs lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Saigon backwards.
Fisticuffs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short body shot lands from Fisticuffs as the two fighters clinch.
Fisticuffs is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Fisticuffs swings wildly with an uppercut but Saigon uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fisticuffs has a couple of punches blocked by Saigon.
Saigon blocking some punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Fisticuffs.
Fisticuffs misses with the head strike.
Saigon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fisticuffs.
Fisticuffs working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fisticuffs swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T3#
Fisticuffs lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Saigon is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Fisticuffs lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Saigon backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fisticuffs.
Saigon jumps guard but Fisticuffs stands there with Saigon around his waist. Saigon gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Saigon looking to slow down the pace here.
Fisticuffs working aggressively here.
Saigon definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Fisticuffs working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fisticuffs working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Saigon lands with a left to the head.
A body shot lands from Fisticuffs.
Fisticuffs throws a punch but it's blocked by Saigon.
Fisticuffs misses with some punches.
Fisticuffs lands a right hand that snaps the head of Saigon backwards.
Fisticuffs pushes Saigon back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
Fisticuffs pushes Saigon back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fisticuffs lands a nice uppercut.
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!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fisticuffs.
Saigon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fisticuffs misses with some punches.
Fisticuffs prevents a body shot from Saigon.
A short uppercut from Fisticuffs.
A short right from Fisticuffs.
Fisticuffs misses with a body punch.
Fisticuffs tries to throw a body punch but Saigon avoids it by throwing Fisticuffs back against the cage.
Saigon is trying to break free.
Saigon blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fisticuffs.
Fisticuffs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Saigon.
Saigon tries to circle away but Fisticuffs has him pinned against the cage.
Fisticuffs fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fisticuffs lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Saigon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Torraro Fisticuffs dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Fisticuffs misses with a left hand
and Fisticuffs takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Saigon jabs Fisticuffs to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Fisticuffs is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Saigon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Saigon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fisticuffs was well out of range. Poor timing from Saigon.
A swing and a miss from Fisticuffs.
Saigon throws a big counter combination but Fisticuffs scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Fisticuffs closes the distance but Saigon moves to the side
and Saigon counters with a series of strikes. Fisticuffs will be more careful next time no doubt.
Saigon catches Fisticuffs with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Saigon lands a nice looking body shot.
Fisticuffs misses with a straight right.
Fisticuffs throws a hook but Saigon blocks it.
Saigon throwing a counter right hand but Fisticuffs manages to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saigon lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Fisticuffs ducks under a wild hook from Saigon.
Fisticuffs throws a jab when Saigon was well out of range.
Saigon looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Torraro Fisticuffs is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Saigon lands with a good body shot.
Saigon is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Some wild striking there from Saigon.
Saigon connects with a body shot.
A slow jab from Fisticuffs misses its intended target.
Saigon throws a right and a left that both miss.
A swing and a miss from Fisticuffs.
Fisticuffs takes a swing at Saigon's ribcage but misses.
The fighters circling - Fisticuffs throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Saigon shoots in for a takedown but Fisticuffs shows good takedown defense.
Saigon throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Fisticuffs's waist but Fisticuffs gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Saigon off to one side.
Fisticuffs is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T2#
Saigon lands with a shot to the body.
Fisticuffs 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.
Saigon tries to close the distance and clinch but Fisticuffs swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fisticuffs looks to land a right hand but Saigon moved out of range.#CL2#
Fisticuffs drives through and clinches with Saigon against the cage.
Fisticuffs swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Saigon gets through Fisticuffs's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fisticuffs tries to work over Saigon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fisticuffs misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fisticuffs misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fisticuffs can't find room to land a body shot as Saigon controls the action.
Fisticuffs working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fisticuffs scores with a shot to the side of Saigon's head.
Fisticuffs lands a right hand.
Fisticuffs prevents a body shot from Saigon.
Fisticuffs tries a body shot but Saigon blocks it.
Fisticuffs misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Saigon tries to stall but Fisticuffs uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Fisticuffs has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fisticuffs swings wildly with an uppercut but Saigon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saigon trying to control the position but instead, Fisticuffs has worked for underhooks and has pushed Saigon into the cage.
Fisticuffs lands with a right to the head.
Saigon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Saigon blocks an uppercut.
Fisticuffs throws a punch but it's blocked by Saigon.
Saigon blocking some punches.
Fisticuffs lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fisticuffs working aggressively here.
Fisticuffs swings wildly with an uppercut but Saigon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fisticuffs misses with a hook from the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fisticuffs. #T4#
Saigon is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Fisticuffs misses with the head strike.
Fisticuffs working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right from Fisticuffs on the inside.
Fisticuffs has a couple of punches blocked by Saigon.
Fisticuffs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Saigon scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short left from Fisticuffs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fisticuffs misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fisticuffs throws a punch but it's blocked by Saigon.
Saigon is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Saigon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fisticuffs's elbow.
Fisticuffs misses with a punch on the inside.
Fisticuffs throws a head punch that misses.
Fisticuffs swings wildly with an uppercut but Saigon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fisticuffs misses with some punches.
Saigon lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fisticuffs or not.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Torraro Fisticuffs will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Saigon connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CL2#
Fisticuffs instigates a clinch.
Torraro Fisticuffs seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Fisticuffs goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fisticuffs gets through Saigon's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fisticuffs misses with some punches.
Saigon tries to stall but Fisticuffs uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Fisticuffs misses with some punches.
Fisticuffs misses with the head strike.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Fisticuffs misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fisticuffs lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Fisticuffs makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fisticuffs throws a head punch that misses.
Saigon is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Saigon working aggressively here.
Fisticuffs working aggressively here.
Saigon wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Saigon's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Saigon is trying to force a seperation but Fisticuffs has the dominant position.#T1#
Fisticuffs misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Saigon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fisticuffs's elbow.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fisticuffs creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short left from Saigon.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Saigon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fisticuffs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short uppercut from Saigon.
Fisticuffs lands a left hand that snaps the head of Saigon backwards.
Fisticuffs scores with a hook to the body.
Saigon trying to stall but Fisticuffs improves his position.
Saigon misses with a body punch.
Fisticuffs misses with a short punch on the inside.
Saigon stalling in the clinch.
Fisticuffs goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fisticuffs misses with a hook from the clinch.
Saigon blocks an uppercut.
Saigon scores with a shoulder strike. #T2##TD#
Saigon pulls guard effortlessly.
Saigon 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#
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!
Saigon seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fisticuffs does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Fisticuffs avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Saigon.
Saigon stops Fisticuffs from getting back to his feet.
Saigon is trying to control the action in half guard but Fisticuffs is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Saigon not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saigon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fisticuffs keeps working.
Saigon throwing shots but Fisticuffs is blocking nicely.
Saigon is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Fisticuffs!
Johnny Saigon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Saigon throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Fisticuffs because Saigon loaded up on that one.
Saigon tries to control but Fisticuffs wriggling away.
Saigon sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Torraro Fisticuffs is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Saigon thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Saigon trying to control but Fisticuffs is having none of it. #T4#
Fisticuffs is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Saigon throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Saigon thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Saigon throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier. #SUB#
Saigon looking to secure an arm triangle but Fisticuffs defends it well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Saigon showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Fisticuffs has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 29:29
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

Event: IXF XV
Date: Apr 18, 2021

#R1#
Cistiffufs takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Cistiffufs shoots for a takedown but Watt saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Watt throws the left hand but Cistiffufs avoids the punch easily.
Sorrenco Cistiffufs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Watt rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cistiffufs moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Watt digs a good hook to Cistiffufs's body.
Cistiffufs shoots in looking for a takedown but Watt manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cistiffufs's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Cistiffufs shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Watt counters with a two punch combo.
Patrick Watt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sorrenco Cistiffufs.
Watt stuffs the takedown attempt from Cistiffufs. Cistiffufs gets slowly back to his feet.
Watt stuffs the takedown attempt from Cistiffufs. Cistiffufs gets slowly back to his feet.
Cistiffufs looks winded!
Watt closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CUT#It looks like Sorrenco Cistiffufs has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#KD#
Watt drops Cistiffufs with a beautiful combination! Cistiffufs stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Watt is looking for the KO!#ROC#Cistiffufs is rocked!
Watt sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Cistiffufs's defenses. It connects perfectly with Cistiffufs's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Patrick Watt!

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