Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: RSE 74:
Date: May 04, 2024

#R1#
Lesnar is looking to clinch. #CL#
Lesnar forces Sanford back against the cage and clinches.
Lesnar throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sanfords head.
Sanford blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Lesnar fails to land.
Sanford lands an uppercut.
Sanford scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sanford.
Lesnar throws a head punch that misses.
Lesnar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sanford tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Sanford blocking some punches.
Lesnar throws a head punch that misses.
Lesnar misses with a punch on the inside.
Sanford lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lesnar backwards.
Lesnar has a couple of punches blocked by Sanford.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sanford.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lesnar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sanford lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sanford utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Lesnar is breathing heavily.
Sanford gets through Lesnar's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lesnar.
Sanford working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sanford takes control of his opponent's neck and spins him into the cage. Lesnar is off balance and as he stumbles, Sanford throws a jumping knee that lands flush on Lesnar's chin, knocking him out cold! Oh my word - what a knockout! Definitely one for his highlight reel! If he ever decides to rob a bank and run off to Morocco, that moment is defintely worthy of a tacky mural!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Tiff Sanford!
After winning the bout, Tiff Sanford thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 22
Date: Apr 20, 2024

#R1#
Novak throws a right and a left that both miss.#TD2#
Novak fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bara sprawls well initially but Novak persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Bara is looking for a sweep. Novak is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Novak looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Novak winds up and cracks Bara with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Bara moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Novak trying to stand up but can't free himself from Bara's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Bara is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Novak rolls with it to try and escape but Bara cranks on the arm and Novak is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Riziki Bara!

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 16
Date: Apr 06, 2024

#R1#
Bafote fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nickoson lands a jab-cross combination.
Bafote uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nickoson.
Bafote is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Bafote takes the fight into the clinch.
Nickoson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bafote lands an elbow that stopped Nickoson in his tracks for a moment. #CUT2#It looks like Dangelo Nickoson has been cut.
Nickoson is trying to force a seperation but Bafote has the dominant position.
Bafote cracks Nickoson with a nice body shot.
Nickoson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bafote has him pressed against the cage.
Bafote working Nickoson over with knees to the body.
Nickoson is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickoson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Knees in the clinch landing for Bafote.
Bafote lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bafote lands a big knee! That's hurt Nickoson! Oh, he's all over the place! Bafote lands another knee that sends Nickoson to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Obah Bafote!
After winning the bout, Obah Bafote thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: CEFC Live 42
Date: Oct 05, 2017

#R1#
Thanyoo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Goblin circles away.#TD#
Thanyoo manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Goblin on his heels. He'll look to pass Goblin's guard now, I'm sure.
Thanyoo being controlled here momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thanyoo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Goblin is keeping the position for now.
Thanyoo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Thanyoo being controlled here momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thanyoo trying to control but Goblin is working from the bottom.
Thanyoo looking to sit in guard and control but Goblin gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T1#
Thanyoo being controlled here, momentarily.
Goblin's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Thanyoo controls Goblin momentarily but Goblin frees himself.
Goblin with a flurry of punches that miss.
Thanyoo is trying to keep Goblin in close.
Goblin scoring with punches to the head and body. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Thanyoo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Thanyoo seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#SUB#
Thanyoo has an active guard here but Goblin has managed to pass into half guard.
Thanyoo tries to roll over but Goblin keeps him under control.
Goblin takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Goblin is trying to control. Thanyoo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Goblin tries to pass the half guard into mount. Thanyoo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T3#
Thanyoo wants to control but Goblin is keeping busy.
Ground and pound from Goblin.
Thanyoo is trying to maintain the position but Goblin is very close to passing his half guard.
Thanyoo taking some punishment here, with Goblin in his half guard.
Thanyoo tries to roll over but Goblin keeps him under control.
Goblin wants to pass the guard but Thanyoo is defending well.
Thanyoo gets back to full guard.
Goblin won't allow Thanyoo to sweep him here. #T4##SUB#
Thanyoo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Goblin is aware though and is defending well.
Thanyoo is trying to keep Goblin in close.
Goblin tries to free his leg and advance position but Thanyoo is retaining full guard.
Thanyoo keeping moving, preventing Goblin from controlling successfully.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Thanyoo holds on and takes a little breather. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Goblin fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Thanyoo to the ground. Goblin is now in Thanyoo's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thanyoo controlling the position.
Goblin is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Goblin wants to control from the top but Thanyoo keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bob Goblin dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Goblin connects with a body shot that sends Thanyoo's belly button to the back.
Goblin lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Goblin moves out of range as Thanyoo throws a body kick.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Goblin. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Goblin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thanyoo.
Thanyoo lands with a hook. Goblin tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Thanyoo has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Goblin.
Goblin looks to score with a jab to the body but Thanyoo is just out of range.
Thanyoo feinted with a counter takedown.
Thanyoo shoots in and drives through. Goblin sprawls well.
Goblin doesn't manage to clinch there - Thanyoo circles away. #CL#
Thanyoo closes the distance and pushes Goblin back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Goblin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Goblin shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Goblin throws a push kick but Thanyoo slaps the foot to one side.
Mo Thanyoo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Goblin fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Thanyoo sprawls well initially but Goblin persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
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!
Thanyoo is trying to get back to full guard.
Goblin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Goblin controlling the action here.
Thanyoo is not content to let Goblin control the position.
Thanyoo wants to improve his position but Goblin is controlling well. #SUB2#
Goblin is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Thanyoo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Goblin.
Goblin thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Goblin is trying to control the action in half guard but Thanyoo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Thanyoo gets back to full guard.
Thanyoo trying to keep a closed guard but Goblin is proving a slippery customer.
Goblin advances to half guard.
Goblin stalling away here and it's allowed Thanyoo to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Goblin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Thanyoo has Goblin pulled in close to control his posture.
Thanyoo wants to sweep but no luck.
Thanyoo looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Thanyoo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Goblin's guard. #REVR#
Thanyoo being controlled here momentarily.
Thanyoo pushes down on Goblin's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Bob Goblin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Thanyoo in particular looking to stall.#T4##ES2#
Goblin has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Thanyoo is on him like a limpet, forcing Goblin back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thanyoo. #TD2#
Goblin has picked Thanyoo up - he's going for a ride! Goblin dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Thanyoo is refusing to be controlled, as Goblin sits in half guard.
Thanyoo is looking for a sweep. Goblin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Thanyoo gets back to full guard.
Thanyoo wants to sweep here but Goblin controlling him for the moment.
Goblin not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bob Goblin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Thanyoo throws a hook but Goblin avoids it easily.
As Thanyoo backs off Goblin throws a huge counter combo but Thanyoo manages to avoid it all.#TD2#
Goblin drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Goblin looking to pass the guard.
Thanyoo keeping moving, preventing Goblin from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Goblin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Thanyoo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Goblin has managed to get both his arms back between Thanyoo's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Thanyoo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goblin cracks Thanyoo with a solid left hand.
Thanyoo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Goblin trying to control but Thanyoo is working from the bottom. #T1##SUB#
Thanyoo working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Goblin has passed into half guard!
Thanyoo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Goblin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Thanyoo working a defensive guard but Goblin passes into half guard.
Thanyoo is trying to get back to full guard.
Mo Thanyoo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Thanyoo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Goblin controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Goblin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Thanyoo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Goblin has managed to get both his arms back between Thanyoo's legs - danger averted.
Goblin lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Goblin is looking to work some ground and pound but Thanyoo has wrist control.
Thanyoo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Goblin controls the pace.
Thanyoo seems keen to control Goblin's posture.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T3##SUB#
Thanyoo working for a triangle but Goblin defends it easily.
Thanyoo wants to hit a switch here but Goblin passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Thanyoo there!
Thanyoo keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Bob Goblin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Thanyoo tries to hold on but Goblin pushes him away. #T4#
Goblin controlling from mount.
Thanyoo regains half guard.
Still in half guard, Goblin seems content to control.
Goblin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Thanyoo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Thanyoo wants to control the action here but instead Goblin manages to pass to full mount!
Thanyoo is squirming around, avoiding Goblin's attempts to control the action.
Goblin manages to capitalize on a mistake by Thanyoo to take his back!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thanyoo is trying to break free.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bob Goblin!
A relieved looking Bob Goblin thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: MMMA Clown Caos 21
Date: Sep 20, 2017

#R1#
Borg changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Brandon tries to avoid it but Borg manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Brandon to the ground. Brandon escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL#
Borg closes the distance and clinches.
Brandon is pressed up against the cage. Borg has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Brandon down to the mat. Brandon avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Brandon takes one on the button.#CL2#
Brandon takes the fight into the clinch.
Borg avoiding damage as Brandon throws knees to the body. #TD2#
Brandon has hold of one of Borg's legs. Borg is fighting the takedown attempt but Brandon gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Borg trying to control the position here.
Borg is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brandon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Borg trying to keep a closed guard but Brandon is proving a slippery customer.
Borg throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
We've been hearing good reports from Borg'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.
Brandon wants to pass the guard but Borg is keeping the position.
Brandon postures up in Borg's guard and throws a big left but Borg blocks it. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Borg closes this distance looking for a takedown but Brandon circles away.
Brandon unleashes a big counter combination but Borg bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Borg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brandon takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#TD2#
Brandon shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Brandon showed some decent athleticism there.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #T2#
Borg has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Brandon is working away from the top position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Borg blocking the ground and pound attempt from Brandon.
Borg is looking to improve his position.
Borg gets back to full guard.
Borg looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Borg working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Brandon.
Borg is adopting a defensive guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Borg keeping moving, preventing Brandon from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Borg darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Borg not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Brandon holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T4#
Borg wants to control but Brandon is keeping him busy.
Brandon tries to roll over but Borg keeps him under control.
Borg is keen to just control but Brandon is a slippery customer.
Brandon trying to control but Borg postures up.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Borg wants to control but Brandon is keeping him busy. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Brandon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL#
Borg clinches up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Buddy Brandon will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Borg takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Borg misses with a body kick.
Borg missing with a left hand there. Brandon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Brandon wants to counter the offense by Borg and move into the clinch position.
Brandon shoots and misses
and Borg counters with a left and a right that stings Brandon.
Brandon tries to score a power double leg takedown but Borg sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Brandon somewhat.#CL#
Borg fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Brandon, pushing him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borg tries for a takedown but Brandon manages to get underhooks.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #TD#
Borg gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Brandon has his hands on Borg's head, controlling the position.
Borg throwing strikes but missing. #T1#
Borg preventing the sweep.
Borg lands a couple of digs.
Borg looking to sit in guard and control but Brandon gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Borg trying to control the position here.
Borg 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.#T2#
Frank Borg overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Borg lands an upkick as Brandon stands over him.
Brandon trying to control the position from guard on top but Borg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brandon lands a couple of elbows.
Borg has momentary wrist control but Brandon slips an elbow through the middle.
Brandon throwing strikes from guard but Borg blocks nicely. #T3#
Borg is trying to keep Brandon in close.
Borg has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Borg looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Borg is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Brandon dives in for a single leg takedown but Borg sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Frank Borg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Buddy Brandon.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Borg tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Brandon manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Brandon is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Brandon manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Borg postures up and lands a big shot to Brandon's brow.
Borg stands up over Brandon, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Borg trying to control but Brandon is working from the bottom.
Borg with a flurry of punches that miss.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brandon preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Borg working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Borg dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Brandon closes the distance and clinches.
Borg takes an elbow to the forehead.
Brandon throws a head punch that misses.
Borg gets underhooks to prevent Brandon's takedown attempt.
Borg is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A right handed body shot lands from Borg.
Brandon wants a takedown. #TD2#
Brandon has Borg pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Brandon pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Borg tumbling to the mat - Brandon dives into Borg's guard.
Borg throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Brandon avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Borg is trying to control the position but Brandon postures up. #T1#
Borg looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Brandon connects with a couple of short punches.
Brandon throwing strikes from guard but Borg blocks nicely.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Borg wants to sweep but no luck. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Brandon tries a head kick but it misses.
Brandon tries to bum rush Borg with a series of wild strikes but Borg uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Frank Borg is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Borg scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #T2#
Brandon misses with a takedown attempt
and Borg counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Frank Borg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Buddy Brandon.
Borg looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD#
Borg drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Borg is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Brandon's shoulder. That is not cool.
Borg lands some shots froms side control.
The strikes coming from Borg are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Brandon tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Borg misses with the ground and pound.#T3#
Borg landing strikes.
Brandon is not content to let Borg control the position.
Borg throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Brandon is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Borg's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Borg not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Borg throwing shots but Brandon is blocking nicely. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Borg is keen to just control but Brandon is a slippery customer.
Borg is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brandon is not content to let Borg control the position.
Brandon is looking for a sweep. Borg is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Borg lands a nice short elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Borg lands strikes from half guard.
Brandon has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Borg is working away from the top position though.
Brandon is looking for a sweep. Borg is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Borg showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Borg has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:28
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:28
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Borg!
An out of breath Frank Borg thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: MMMA 41 Bestarsson vs Sigit
Date: Sep 16, 2017

#R1#
Campion swings for the body but Heath moves out of range.
Heath misses the jab.
Heath defending well as Campion loads up on a big left hand.
Heath cracks Campion with a right hand to the side of the head.#CUT#
It looks like Gregory Campion has been cut.
Heath takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Heath throws a right and a left that Campion avoids nicely.
Campion misses with a straight left.
A combination from Campion does no damage.
Campion swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Campion misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Heath is looking to counter with a body kick.
Campion showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Heath.
Heath misses with a series of wild punches.
Campion now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Campion throws out a loose jab but Heath uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Campion will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A low kick from Heath is predictable there
and Campion counters with a straight right hand.
A good leg kick by Campion. #T1#
Campion loads up on a big right hand but Heath slips the punch.
Campion misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
An attempted straight right counter from Heath misses the target.#KD#
Heath lands a left and a right that send Campion crashing to the mat, dazed. Heath thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#
Campion is rocked!
BOOM! Heath lands a beautiful left hook that drops Campion. Campion tries to recover but Heath is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Campion lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Griffin Heath!
The defeated Gregory Campion had this to say: 'Congratulations to my opponent. He was the better man today. Now I go back to training to make sure that I'm the better man tomorrow. Thanks to the fans for all of their support.'.

Event: WW#2 CARTER vs. RAMON 3
Date: Sep 05, 2017

#R1#
Nickoson closes the distance but Dar moves to the side #TD#
and Dar counters with a takedown into side control.
Nickoson can't do much from the bottom here.
Dar remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Nickoson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dar. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Dar has hold of Nickoson's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Nickoson seems comfortable defending it but Dar has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Nickoson is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Nickoson is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Dar couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Noam Dar!

Event: CEFC Live 40
Date: Aug 31, 2017

#R1##CL2#
Thanyoo has closed the distance and engaged Loel in a clinch.
Loel lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #CUT#
It looks like Mo Thanyoo has been cut.
Loel lands an elbow that stopped Thanyoo in his tracks for a moment.
Thanyoo avoids a wild elbow strike from Loel.
Loel lands an elbow that stopped Thanyoo in his tracks for a moment.
Loel has a couple of punches blocked by Thanyoo. #TD2#
Thanyoo has hold of one of Loel's legs. Loel is fighting the takedown attempt but Thanyoo gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Thanyoo 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.
Thanyoo preventing the sweep.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Loel holds on and takes a little breather.
Loel keeping moving, preventing Thanyoo from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Loel is pulling down on Thanyoo's head. It's preventing any offense from Thanyoo, at least for the moment.
My spies in Hard Knocks Training inform me that Thanyoo has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Loel 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.
Loel keeping full guard, as Thanyoo tries to pass. #T1#
Loel looking to control.
Thanyoo wants to control from the top but Loel keeps moving.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Loel wants to sweep but no luck.
Thanyoo wants to control from the top but Loel keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Thanyoo on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Loel fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Thanyoo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#TD2#
Loel gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Thanyoo to score an easy takedown into full guard.#ES#
Loel is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #T2#
Thanyoo pushes Loel back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Loel.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thanyoo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short body shot lands from Thanyoo as the two fighters clinch.
Thanyoo can't get the takedown.
Loel lands with a short shot to the head.
Thanyoo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Loel pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD2#
Thanyoo has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Loel is trying to keep an underhook but Thanyoo manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Loel wants to control but Thanyoo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Thanyoo is keen to just control but Loel is a slippery customer.
Loel is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Loel trying to hold on to Thanyoo's head to control him but Thanyoo postures up. #SUB2#
Thanyoo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Loel is just riding it out for now. Thanyoo eventually gives up the hold. #T3##SUB#
Loel looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Thanyoo pushes past his half guard into mount!
Loel is squirming around, avoiding Thanyoo's attempts to control the action.
Thanyoo throws some wild stikes that Loel manages to avoid easily.
Thanyoo throws some wild stikes that Loel manages to avoid easily.
Loel is in all sorts of trouble here.
Loel tries to hold on but Thanyoo pushes him away.
Loel is wriggling around trying to escape. #T4#
Loel regains half guard.
Thanyoo moves into full mount! Loel won't be happy about that!
Thanyoo trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Thanyoo landing punches. #CUT2#
It looks like Yuri Loel has been cut.
Thanyoo lands with some strikes.
Thanyoo looking to control but Loel is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Loel is trying to escape the mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thanyoo is landing with some decent strikes but Loel is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mo Thanyoo will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Loel slaps away a takedown attempt from Thanyoo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Thanyoo shoots for a takedown but Loel saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mo Thanyoo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Loel keeps the fight on the outside.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Thanyoo is defended easily by Loel.
Yuri Loel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mo Thanyoo.#TD2#
Thanyoo closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Loel wants to control but Thanyoo postures up.
Thanyoo in the domination position with Loel hanging on.
Thanyoo wants to control but Loel is keeping him busy.
Loel manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T1#
Thanyoo not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Thanyoo is thwarting Loel's attempts to control the position.
Loel is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Thanyoo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Thanyoo's back!
Thanyoo wants to escape the position.
Thanyoo trying to control the position but Loel manages to sink in the hooks.
Thanyoo is keeping busy.
Thanyoo looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB#
Thanyoo showing good submission defense here.
Loel trying to control momentarily. #T2#
Thanyoo is in bad spot here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Loel controlling the position well here. Thanyoo rolled but Loel kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Thanyoo tries to escape the position.
Mo Thanyoo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Thanyoo trying to control the hands but Loel breaks the grip.
Loel is riding his opponent, not letting Thanyoo buck him off.
Loel has the hooks in. Thanyoo is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T3#
Thanyoo is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Loel.
Loel's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Thanyoo tries to escape but Loel has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Loel tries to get the hooks in deep but Thanyoo pushed the leg off.
Thanyoo can't escape the position.
Thanyoo trying to control but not successfully.
Loel has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Thanyoo's body. #T4#
Thanyoo is keeping busy.
Loel keeps control of the position as Thanyoo tries to break free.
Loel keeps control of the position easily here as Thanyoo tries to buck him off.
You can see the frustration on Thanyoo's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Loel is trying to control but Thanyoo is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Thanyoo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Loel controlling from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yuri Loel dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Thanyoo closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Loel's guard.#ES#
Loel scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Loel leaves Thanyoo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Loel throws a body punch but Thanyoo moves out of range. #CL2#
Thanyoo moves into the clinch.
Thanyoo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Thanyoo lands a body shot.
Thanyoo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Loel backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
Thanyoo works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Thanyoo stopping the sweep attempt from Loel.
Thanyoo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Thanyoo wants to control from the top but Loel keeps moving. #T1#
Loel is trying to control the position but Thanyoo postures up.
Loel wants to sweep but no luck.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Loel is on top in guard. #REVR#
Thanyoo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Loel's guard. #REVB#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Thanyoo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Loel holds on and takes a little breather.
Loel wants to stand up but Thanyoo is controlling him.
Thanyoo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Loel is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Thanyoo preventing the sweep.
Loel working a defensive guard here.
Loel wants to stand but Thanyoo is controlling the position.
Loel is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Loel wants to sweep but no luck.
Thanyoo forces his way into half guard.
Thanyoo is looking to take a break and control but Loel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Loel wants to get back to full guard but Thanyoo has passed into side control.#T3##SUB2#
Thanyoo wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Loel, who protects the arm well.
Loel manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Thanyoo prevents Loel from improving his position.
Thanyoo controlling the action here.
Loel works his way to full guard. Good work.
Loel looking for a sweep. Not yet Loel, not yet.
Thanyoo pushes down on Loel's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Thanyoo prevents Loel from standing back up. #T4#
Thanyoo is keen to just control but Loel is a slippery customer.
Thanyoo not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Thanyoo passes the guard and advances to mount!
Thanyoo sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB2#
Thanyoo is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Loel can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Thanyoo with a couple of short strikes.
Loel working to try and regain half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mo Thanyoo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Thanyoo 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mo Thanyoo!
Mo Thanyoo seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: AD478: Prime selection
Date: Aug 30, 2017

#R1##TD#
Stark scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Haigh is trying to get back to full guard.
Stark scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Haigh wants to control but Stark is keeping busy.
Stark has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Haigh is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Stark scores with a couple of nice shots.
Haigh blocking the ground and pound attempt from Stark.
Stark wants to free his trapped foot but Haigh is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Haigh wants to control but Stark is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stark looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Haigh has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Stark is working away from the top position though.
Stark 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.#T1#
Stark seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Stark is trying to control the action in half guard but Haigh is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Haigh is looking to control Stark's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Haigh avoid being mounted?
Haigh trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Stark manages to pass to mount!
Stark can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Haigh is looking to escape.
Stark lands a nice shot to the head. #T2#
Haigh wants to control but Stark is having none of it.
BOOM! Stark connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Stark landing punches.
Haigh gets back to half guard.
Haigh keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Haigh trying to hold on to Stark's head to control him but Stark postures up.
Haigh is looking to improve his position.
Haigh manages to get to full guard. #T3#
Haigh 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.
Haigh utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Haigh not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Stark looking to pass the guard.
Stark passes Haigh's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Haigh trying to control but Stark postures up. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Stark uses his free foot to push down on Haigh's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Haigh.
Haigh is bucking up trying to escape but Stark cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Haigh tries to hold on but Stark postures up.
Haigh is squirming around, avoiding Stark's attempts to control the action.
Stark content just to control the position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Haigh manages to regain half guard. Good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steven Stark dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Haigh throws a series of punches but Stark moves out of range. #TD#
Stark closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Haigh to the mat! Haigh manages to get full guard.
Haigh working a defensive guard here.
Stark trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Haigh keeping moving, preventing Stark from controlling successfully.
Stark scoring with some ground and pound.
Stark trying to control the position from guard on top but Haigh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stark wants to pass the guard but Haigh is keeping the position.
Haigh trying to control the position. #T1#
Stark scoring with some ground and pound.
Stark tries to free his leg and advance position but Haigh is retaining full guard.
Stark trying to control but Haigh is working from the bottom.
Haigh wants to sweep but no luck.
Stark working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Haigh's head.
Stark is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Stark trying to control the position from guard on top but Haigh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Haigh looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Stark is in close to Haigh's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Haigh looking to control.
Stark trying to control the position from guard on top but Haigh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stark trying to move into half guard but instead Haigh has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Haigh trying to control but Stark is working from the bottom.
Stark wants to improve his position but instead Haigh has moved into half guard.
Stark is staying active underneath Haigh, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Haigh is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T3#
Stark wants to improve his position but Haigh is controlling well.
Haigh is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Stark is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Haigh's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Haigh's back!
Haigh rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Haigh has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Stark is working away from the top position though.
Haigh wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
Haigh missing with punches from the bottom.
Haigh is pressing down on Stark's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Stark stands up over Haigh, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Haigh is controlling Stark's posture.
Stark trying to control but Haigh is working from the bottom.
Haigh controlling the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Haigh wants to improve his position but instead Stark has moved into half guard.
Haigh is refusing to be controlled, as Stark sits in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steven Stark dominated that second round.
That's time! Stark's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Haigh scores with a hook.
John Haigh is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Haigh tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stark was well out of range. Poor timing from Haigh.
Stark is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Haigh can do to turn this around?#TD#
Haigh gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Stark to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Stark prevents Haigh from getting back to his feet.
Stark works over Haigh with some ground and pound from guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stark postures up.
Stark stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Haigh swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Stark advances to half guard.
Haigh wants to control but Stark is keeping busy.
Haigh wants to get back to full guard but Stark has mounted him!
Stark looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Haigh tries to hold on but Stark postures up.
Stark can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Haigh is looking to escape.
Haigh wants to hold on but Stark pushes him away.#T2#
Haigh is squirming around, avoiding Stark's attempts to control the action.
Haigh can't escape the position.
Haigh tries to hold on but Stark pushes him away.
Stark with good strikes from the mount here!
Haigh regains half guard.
Haigh is looking to improve his position.
Stark is just content to waste time from the top position. Haigh takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Stark postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Steven Stark is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Stark is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Haigh looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Haigh being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Haigh is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Stark passes Haigh's left leg - he's now in half guard.
John Haigh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stark trying to control the pace. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Haigh wants to control but Stark is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Stark performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Stark tries to pass to full mount but Haigh defends it.
Steven Stark overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stark is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Steven Stark showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Stark, 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steven Stark!
After the fight, Steven Stark 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.
John Haigh spoke after the fight, saying 'Maybe it is time for me to make the move to another weight class.'.

Event: Gc164
Date: Aug 26, 2017

#R1#
Jab from Bailey.
A head kick misses from Sorias. #CL#
Bailey clinches up with Sorias and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Bailey has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Sorias is trying to keep an underhook but Bailey manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Bailey prevents Sorias from improving his position.
Sorias won't allow Bailey to pass to mount.
Sorias tries to roll over but Bailey keeps him under control.
Bailey trying to control the pace.
Sorias is staying active underneath Bailey, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sorias keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bailey tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sorias knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Sorias is holding on to half guard well.
Sorias is looking to control Bailey's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sorias avoid being mounted?#T1#
Bailey tries to pass to full mount but Sorias defends it.
Bailey seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Bailey stalling away here and it's allowed Sorias to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Sorias keeping full guard, as Bailey tries to pass.
Sorias looking to control.
Bailey advances position into side control!
Bailey staying calm.
Bailey trying to control the action but Sorias is working from the bottom. #T2#
Bailey just content to control the position.
Sorias wants to control but Bailey postures up.
Bailey tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Bailey is looking to take a break and control but Sorias is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bailey lands a nice forearm strike.
Bailey is chipping away with strikes.
Sorias tries to improve position but can't. #T3#
Bailey fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Sorias is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Sorias's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sorias might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Bailey haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Bailey wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sorias keeps working.
Bailey misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Sorias gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Bailey is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sorias defends it well.
Bailey throwing shots but Sorias is blocking nicely. #T4#
Sorias is trying to maintain the position but Bailey is very close to passing his half guard.
Sorias keeping control of the position.
Bailey wants to take a breather but Sorias is having none of it.
Sorias trying to control here.
Bailey tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sorias knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Sorias is looking to control Bailey's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sorias avoid being mounted?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bailey is trying to control. Sorias wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Bailey dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Sorias moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bailey scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bailey shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sorias sprawls well. Sorias wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bailey gets slowly back to his feet.
Bailey is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sorias can do to turn this around?
Sorias throws a hook but Bailey avoids it easily.
Bailey throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sorias counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A lazy body kick from Sorias #CL#
and Bailey counters by clinching up.
Sorias misses with some punches.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bailey as Sorias tries to tie him up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sorias working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bailey comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Sorias avoiding damage as Bailey throws knees to the body.
Sorias lands with a left to the head.
Bailey lands with a light punch inside. #T1#
Sorias avoiding damage as Bailey throws knees to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bailey.
Bailey throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Bailey slowing the pace effectively.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Sorias blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Bailey comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Bailey lands with a right to the head.
Bailey is trying to break free.
A nice left hand lands by Sorias.
Bailey blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sorias.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Bailey is trying to maintain a safe position but Sorias gets an underhook and turns Bailey into the cage.
Bailey jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sorias walks away with a smile on his face. Bailey gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T2#
Sorias tries to score with a low kick but Bailey moves his leg out of the way.
Sorias lands with an overhand left.
Sorias throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Juan Santiago Sorias is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sorias throws a right and a left that both miss.
Juan Santiago Sorias is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bailey lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bailey looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bailey lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sorias's sensitive parts.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sorias misses with a double jab.
Bailey is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Sorias - that will leave a mark!
Bailey is looking to land body kicks.
Sorias takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bailey keeps Sorias at a distance using the push kick.
Bailey misses with an uppercut.
Sorias throws an off balance right hand
and Bailey connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3#
Bailey looks to score with a jab to the body but Sorias is just out of range.
Bailey slips a jab and a cross from Sorias.
Sorias tries to clinch but Bailey is having none of it.
Sorias connects with the punch.
Sorias looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bailey throws a head kick but Sorias moves out of range.
Bailey moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromSorias.
Bailey scores with a leg kick.
Bailey moves out of range of the strikes.
Sorias connects with an inside leg kick.
Sorias tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bailey manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
It looked like Bailey was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sorias.
Bailey avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bailey throws out a powerful jab.
Bailey uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sorias.
Bailey wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#T4#
Sorias throws a wild body kick that Bailey sees coming a mile off.
Sorias misses with a right hand
letting Bailey counter with a right hand.
Sorias takes one on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bailey fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sorias looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sorias tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bailey swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bailey half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Sorias takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bailey swats away the attempt to clinch by Sorias.
Juan Santiago Sorias seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sorias tries to clinch up.
Bailey misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sorias fails to land with a series of punches.
Bailey misses with a low kick as Sorias jumps back.
Sorias tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Sorias takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Bailey dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Sorias takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bailey looks for a takedown but Sorias sprawls well.
Bailey throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Bailey moves out of range as Sorias strikes.
Sorias fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bailey.
Bailey throws out a leg kick but Sorias moves out of range and Bailey only half commits.
Bailey scores with a head kick. #ROC#
Sorias is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Juan Santiago Sorias has been cut.
Bailey misses with a looping right.
Sorias is still on wobbly legs! Can Bailey finish him?
Sorias takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bailey fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T1#
Sorias lands an overhand right.
Sorias seems to have recovered his senses.
Sorias tries to clinch up.
Sorias keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bailey.
Bailey scores with a hook.
Bailey misses the jab.
Sorias takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sorias slips under a jab.
Bailey uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sorias.
Sorias throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bailey.
Bailey throwing a counter right hand but Sorias manages to avoid it.
Bailey takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sorias throws a hook to the side of Bailey's head but Bailey sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#TD#
Sorias gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#T2#
Bailey pushing down on Sorias's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Bailey is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bailey tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sorias knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Bailey is trying to control. Sorias wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sorias is looking for a sweep. Bailey is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sorias is still trying to improve position.#T3#
Bailey not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB#
Bailey is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Sorias keeping control of the position.
Bailey trying to pass the guard but Sorias defending well.
Sorias is doing well to control the position and prevent Bailey from advancing to side control.
Bailey takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bailey missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bailey uses his free foot to push down on Sorias's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Sorias.
Bailey looking to control but Sorias is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
Bailey swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Sorias is now in Bailey's guard. A big mistake from Bailey there, giving up the dominant position!
Sorias trying to control but Bailey is working from the bottom.
Juan Santiago Sorias has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sorias controls from within his opponent's guard.
Bailey utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Bailey showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bailey has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Bailey!
A very excited looking Alex Bailey 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: Bushido 66: Middleweight GP R1
Date: Aug 25, 2017

#R1#
Razzers looks to score with a jab to the body but Matasaki is just out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Razzers. Matasaki does a little dance to reset his feet.
A left and a right from Matasaki both land. Nice combination.
Matasaki shoots in for a double leg but Razzers sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Matasaki fails with the takedown.
Matasaki displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Razzers throws out the jab.
A jab from Razzers finds it's way through Matasaki's defenses.
Razzers misses with a hook. Matasaki ducked under it nicely.
Matasaki looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hirusho Matasaki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matasaki ducks under a wild hook from Razzers.
Razzers lands with a shot to the body.
Razzers takes a swing at Matasaki's ribcage but misses. #CL2#
Razzers rushes Matasaki and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Matasaki is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A short body shot lands from Matasaki as the two fighters clinch. #T1#
Razzers swings wildly with an uppercut but Matasaki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Razzers wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Matasaki blocks a body shot from Razzers.
Matasaki has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Razzers is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Razzers misses with a body punch.
Razzers looking to stall.
Razzers working aggressively here.
Matasaki blocks an uppercut.
Razzers tries a body shot but Matasaki blocks it.
Matasaki misses with a knee strike.
Razzers on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Razzers swings wildly with an uppercut but Matasaki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matasaki tries to land knees in the clinch but Razzers avoids the damage to the body. #T2#
Matasaki throws a head punch that misses.
Razzers misses with the head strike.
Razzers is leaning against Matasaki and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Razzers is trying to break the clinch but Matasaki is controlling him.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Matasaki.
Razzers looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Razzers lands a right hand.
Matasaki trying to control the position but instead, Razzers has worked for underhooks and has pushed Matasaki into the ropes.
Razzers lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Matasaki scores with a nice hook to the head.
Razzers tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Matasaki swings wildly with an uppercut but Razzers uses good head movement to avoid it.
Razzers misses with some punches.
Razzers lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Matasaki.
A right handed body shot lands from Razzers. #T3#
Matasaki stalling against the ropes.
Razzers misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD#
Matasaki manages to pull guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB#
Matasaki escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Razzers gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Razzers won't allow Matasaki to sweep him here.
Razzers content to stall in guard here.
Razzers wants to control from the top but Matasaki keeps moving. #T4#
Matasaki not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Matasaki keeping moving, preventing Razzers from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Matasaki shoots in for a takedown but Razzers shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Matasaki throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Razzers counters with a nice uppercut.
Matasaki throws an overhand right that lands on Razzers's shoulder, as Razzers tries to avoid the shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Razzers! But no joy.
Matasaki scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Matasaki shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Razzers counters with a nice uppercut. #KD2#
Razzers drops Matasaki with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Matasaki looks back up at him and smiles so Razzers waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC2#
Matasaki is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Hirusho Matasaki has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Razzers showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Matasaki.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bartholomew Razzers dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hirusho Matasaki's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Matasaki looks to land a combination but Razzers avoids it well. #CL2#
Razzers has Matasaki up against the ropes in a clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Good body shot from Razzers.
A right hand to the body from Razzers.
Razzers lands a nice uppercut.
Razzers misses with a punch on the inside.
Razzers dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Razzers softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Razzers tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matasaki tries to stall but Razzers uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Bartholomew Razzers seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Matasaki tries to stall but Razzers uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Razzers lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Matasaki.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Matasaki is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
A short uppercut from Razzers. #T1#
A left hand lands to the body for Razzers.
Matasaki's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Oh Matasaki is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Razzers lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Matasaki.
Razzers scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nice body punch from Razzers.
Razzers makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Razzers breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Razzers looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sloppy strikes from Matasaki. Those never looked like landing.
Razzers showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Matasaki. #CL2#
Razzers has Matasaki up against the ropes in a clinch.
Matasaki takes a shot to the head.
Razzers has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Razzers scores with a shoulder strike. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matasaki takes a shot to the head. #KD2#
Razzers drops Matasaki onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Matasaki is propped up by the ropes and works his way back to his feet!
Razzers pushes Matasaki against the ropes. Razzers is working some dirty boxing. Razzers pushes off with a quick right hook! Matasaki goes down! Matasaki tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Razzers moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bartholomew Razzers!
A very excited looking Bartholomew Razzers 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: KOFC 62 - Jepsen vs Crawley
Date: Aug 19, 2017

#R1#
Azaryan fakes the leg kick and cracks Nickoson in the body.
Azaryan tries to work over Nickoson's front leg with a kick but Nickoson checks it.
Nickoson attempts a counter takedown but Azaryan avoids it well and moves away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nickoson.
Azaryan with a hook.
A good leg kick by Azaryan.
Azaryan lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Good standup being displayed there by Azaryan as he connects with a hook.
Azaryan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nickoson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nickoson dives in and grabs Azaryan's left leg, looking for a takedown. Azaryan pushes down on Nickoson's head and hops out.
Brodie Nickoson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nickoson tries a low kick but Azaryan avoids it.
Nickoson misses with a low kick.
Azaryan takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nickoson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Azaryan's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Azaryan connects with a body shot.
Nickoson looks to land a left hand but Azaryan moved out of range nicely.
Nickoson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Azaryan.
Azaryan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Azaryan dips to his left and cracks Nickoson with an uppercut!
Nice shot lands for Azaryan.
Nickoson moves out of range of the leg kick from Azaryan.
Nickoson misses with a low kick.
Azaryan with a jab.#T1#
Nickoson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Azaryan tries to avoid it but Nickoson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Azaryan to the ground. Azaryan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brodie Nickoson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Azaryan digs a good body shot into Nickoson's ribs.
Azaryan slips a straight right by Nickoson.
Azaryan bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Nickoson's head.
Artur Azaryan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That kick from Azaryan tenderised Nickoson's leg. Nickoson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Azaryan scores with a spinning back kick!
Nickoson tries a low kick but Azaryan avoids it.
Azaryan with a nice cross.
Nickoson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Azaryan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nickoson misses with an uppercut. Azaryan saw that one coming.
Azaryan is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Nickoson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Azaryan pinned against the cage. Azaryan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Azaryan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nickoson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Azaryan counters with a nice low kick that buckles Nickoson's knee momentarily.
Nickoson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nickoson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Azaryan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nickoson slips a jab and a cross from Azaryan.
Azaryan slips a straight right by Nickoson.
Azaryan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Azaryan digs a good body shot into Nickoson's ribs.#T2#
Azaryan cracks Nickoson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nice shot by Azaryan.
Nickoson misses with a series of wild punches.
Azaryan motions for Nickoson to come forward. Azaryan throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Azaryan jabs Nickoson right on the nose. Nickoson blinks but takes it well.
Nickoson misses with a hook.
Nickoson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Azaryan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nickoson somewhat.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Nickoson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Azaryan has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Azaryan and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Azaryan lands a head kick. Nickoson smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #TD#
Nickoson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #ES2#
Azaryan manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Nickoson keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Azaryan is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Azaryan lands an elbow just above Nickoson 's eye.
Nickoson jumps guard but Azaryan stands there with Nickoson around his waist. Nickoson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Azaryan is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nickoson is defending well for now.#T3#
Nickoson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Azaryan lands a damaging elbow. #BC2#
Azaryan manages to break the clinch.
Nickoson misses with a straight left.
Nickoson throws out a loose jab but Azaryan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nickoson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nickoson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nickoson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nickoson throws a hook but Azaryan blocks it.
Nickoson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nickoson.
Nickoson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Azaryan but Azaryan pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Azaryan lands a two punch combo. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Azaryan throws a front kick that sends Nickoson stumbling back into the cage.
Azaryan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nickoson.
Azaryan scores with a head kick. Nickoson tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Nickoson misses with a body punch
and Azaryan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Azaryan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nickoson.
Azaryan slaps away a takedown attempt from Nickoson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nickoson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Azaryan to score with a decent uppercut.
Azaryan plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Nickoson has a takedown stuffed.
Azaryan throws out a counter right but Nickoson avoids it with no problem.
Nickoson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nickoson with a poor takedown
and Azaryan counters with a slapping leg kick.
Nickoson is breathing heavily.
Nickoson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Azaryan manages to avoid it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nickoson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Azaryan was well out of range. Poor timing from Nickoson.
The crowd cheers as Azaryan lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nickoson doesn't seem phased though.
Nickoson is looking to chop away at Azaryan's legs.
Azaryan avoids the head kick by Nickoson.
Nickoson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Azaryan.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Artur Azaryan dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Nickoson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Azaryan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Azaryan scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nickoson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Azaryan lands a nice hook to Nickoson's body. Nickoson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Azaryan avoids the body shot from Nickoson.
Azaryan defending well as Nickoson loads up on a big left hand.
Azaryan connects with a jab.
Azaryan scores with a nice head shot.
Azaryan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nickoson.
Azaryan digs a good hook to Nickoson's body. #TD#
Nickoson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Azaryan is looking for a sweep.
An elbow from Nickoson crashes against the mat.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Azaryan prevents Nickoson from moving into mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nickoson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Azaryan keeps working.
Azaryan is looking to get back to his feet here but Nickoson is keeping cool and he's managed to take Azaryan's back.
Nickoson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Azaryan is taking damage to the body and head.
Nickoson misses with a punch to the head. #SUB#
Nickoson looking for the RNC.
Azaryan prevents Nickoson from getting a body triangle.#SUB#
Azaryan is looking to control the hands but Nickoson breaks free and manages to sink in a rear naked choke that ends the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Brodie Nickoson!
A very excited looking Brodie Nickoson rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: AD473: Outside The Box
Date: Aug 12, 2017

#R1#
Haigh with a lazy takedown attempt
and Haigh takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stove connects with a jab.
Haigh throws a series of punches but Stove moves out of range.
Stove swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Haigh throws the kick towards the body but Stove avoids it.
Haigh scores with a hook to the body. Stove takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Haigh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Haigh throws a head kick but Stove moves out of range.
Stove lands the left hand.
Stove defending well as Haigh loads up on a big left hand.
Haigh has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Touch Of Death Combat Academy in the buildup to the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haigh takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Haigh throws a series of punches but Stove moves out of range.
Haigh is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stove. #T1#
The fighters circle momentarily. Stove darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Steffan Stove is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Haigh fails with a takedown attempt.
Stove appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Haigh lands with a cross.
A low kick from Haigh is predictable there
and Stove counters with a one-two to the body.
Haigh misses with a series of wild punches.
Stove throws a counter combo.
Haigh lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Haigh.#CUT#
It looks like Steffan Stove has been cut.
Stove defending well as Haigh loads up on a big left hand.
Haigh misses with a few strikes there. #T2#
Haigh throws a solid leg kick but Stove takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Haigh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Haigh throws a sloppy head kick and Stove moves out of range easily.
Stove pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stove lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Haigh backs up against the cage.
Stove takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Haigh misses with the combination.
Stove lands a glancing blow to the side of Haigh's head.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Haigh.
Stove keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Despite the aggression on Stove's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Haigh takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T3#
Haigh wants to clinch.
Haigh throws a series of punches but Stove moves out of range.
Haigh misses with the body kick
and Stove counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC2#
Haigh is rocked!
Haigh swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Stove counters with a left and a right... and another left... and another!! That last one turned off the lights! Haigh has no idea who he is and is as he gazes up at the spotlights. Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Steffan Stove!
Steffan Stove was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
In defeat, John Haigh stepped up to the mic, saying 'Maybe it is time for me to make the move to another weight class.'.

Event: CEFC Fight Night 107
Date: Aug 10, 2017

#R1#
A left lands for Lodbrok.
Lodbrok throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
No joy there for Lodbrok, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lodbrok misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lodbrok throws a series of punches but Thanyoo moves out of range.
Lodbrok tries a head kick but it misses.
Lodbrok is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Thanyoo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lodbrok circles away.#CL2#
Thanyoo forces Lodbrok back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Lodbrok breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lodbrok misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lodbrok takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lodbrok throws a sloppy head kick and Thanyoo moves out of range easily.
Lodbrok throws a left and a right that both miss
and Thanyoo counters with a left to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Lodbrok. No joy for Thanyoo on that attempt.
Sigurd Lodbrok seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thanyoo fails with a takedown attempt.
Sigurd Lodbrok has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mo Thanyoo.
Thanyoo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lodbrok manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed right hand from Thanyoo misses the target. #T1#
Lodbrok lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Thanyoo with a jab.
Thanyoo tries to clinch up.
Lodbrok throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lodbrok throws a jab but it's blocked by Thanyoo.
Lodbrok tries to bum rush Thanyoo with a series of wild strikes but Thanyoo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lodbrok throws a head kick but Thanyoo moves out of range. #CL2#
Thanyoo has closed the distance and engaged Lodbrok in a clinch.
Thanyoo is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Thanyoo lands a body shot.
Thanyoo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lodbrok has a couple of punches blocked by Thanyoo.
Thanyoo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lodbrok is pressed up against the cage. Thanyoo has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lodbrok down to the mat. Lodbrok avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Thanyoo 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.#CL2#
Thanyoo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Thanyoo wants to take the fight to the mat but Lodbrok manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Thanyoo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lodbrok or not. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lodbrok using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Thanyoo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Thanyoo has Lodbrok pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lodbrok manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Lodbrok landing some nice looking knees to the body. #BC2#
Thanyoo breaks the clinch.
Lodbrok works over Thanyoo's head and body with a nice combination.
Thanyoo just misses with a punch to the body.
As Thanyoo looks to move away, Lodbrok throws a big counter combo but Thanyoo just gets out of the way.
Lodbrok throws a head kick that misses.
Thanyoo throws a body kick that misses.
Thanyoo throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
Thanyoo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Thanyoo is working for takedown but Lodbrok is calmly controlling the position for now.
Lodbrok is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Lodbrok lands with a right to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Thanyoo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC2#
Thanyoo breaks from the clinch.
Thanyoo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lodbrok.
Thanyoo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lodbrok but Lodbrok pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T3#
A head kick misses from Lodbrok.
Lodbrok bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Thanyoo's head.
Lodbrok throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD2#
and Thanyoo counters with a nice double leg into side control. Lodbrok won't be happy with that. #ES#
Lodbrok throws Thanyoo to one side and escapes!
No luck for Thanyoo with that takedown attempt.
Lodbrok swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lodbrok misses with a two punch combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lodbrok throws a nice looking combination but Thanyoo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lodbrok throws the left hand but Thanyoo avoids the punch easily.#TD2#
Thanyoo drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thanyoo trying to control the position from guard on top but Lodbrok is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thanyoo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lodbrok swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Thanyoo keeps trying to improve his position.
Thanyoo slips nicely into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Thanyoo is trying to work for a kimura but Lodbrok is defending well. #SUB2#
Thanyoo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lodbrok defends it well.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Still in half guard, Thanyoo seems content to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sigurd Lodbrok dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Lodbrok ducks under a wild hook from Thanyoo.
No luck for Thanyoo with that takedown attempt.
Thanyoo lands a body shot.
Lodbrok throws a right hand that Thanyoo ducks under and follows up with a left that Thanyoo also avoids with ease.#CL2#
Thanyoo drives through and clinches with Lodbrok against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Thanyoo fails to land.
Thanyoo managing to block the knees to the body from Lodbrok.
Lodbrok blocks a body shot from Thanyoo. #BC2#
Thanyoo breaks the clinch.
Lodbrok jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Lodbrok takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lodbrok uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thanyoo.
Lodbrok misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thanyoo.
Lodbrok fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Thanyoo tries to score with a low kick but Lodbrok moves his leg out of the way.
Sigurd Lodbrok is winning the standup battle so far.
Thanyoo staying out of range there.
Sigurd Lodbrok is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Lodbrok stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sigurd Lodbrok is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lodbrok displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Thanyoo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lodbrok avoids it really well and circles away.
Lodbrok swats away the attempt to clinch by Thanyoo.
Thanyoo avoids the head kick by Lodbrok.
Thanyoo dodges the punch combination from Lodbrok.
Lodbrok throws a head kick that misses.
Thanyoo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lodbrok pinned against the cage. Lodbrok gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Sigurd Lodbrok has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mo Thanyoo.
Thanyoo misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Lodbrok counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lodbrok misses with a series of wild punches. #T2#
Lodbrok misses with a low kick.
Lodbrok walks into a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A telegraphed right hand from Thanyoo misses the target.
Thanyoo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lodbrok's waist but Lodbrok gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Thanyoo off to one side.
Lodbrok throws a sloppy head kick and Thanyoo moves out of range easily.
Thanyoo lands a lovely overhand right.
Lodbrok misses with a head kick. #CL2#
Thanyoo moves into the clinch.#BC#
Lodbrok escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Thanyoo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lodbrok manages to avoid it.
Thanyoo misses with a body shot.
Danga de danga de dang - Lodbrok scores with a four punch combination!
Thanyoo has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Thanyoo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Thanyoo cracks Lodbrok with a good jab.#T3#
Thanyoo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lodbrok as he avoids it easily.
Lodbrok fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lodbrok misses with a few strikes there.
Thanyoo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lodbrok as he avoids it easily.
Thanyoo shoots for a double leg takedown but Lodbrok sprawls well. He's pushed Thanyoo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Lodbrok seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Lodbrok lands with a slapping head kick.
Thanyoo misses with a hook. Lodbrok ducked under it nicely.
Thanyoo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lodbrok manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lodbrok scores with a head kick. #ROC#
Thanyoo is rocked!
Thanyoo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lodbrok avoids it really well and circles away.
Thanyoo is still on wobbly legs! Can Lodbrok finish him?#TD2#
Thanyoo throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Lodbrok was covering up waiting for the punch and Thanyoo finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Mo Thanyoo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Thanyoo is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thanyoo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Thanyoo seems to have recovered his senses.#T4#
Lodbrok is looking to stand up but Thanyoo isn't so interested in that idea.
Thanyoo wants to pass the guard but Lodbrok is keeping the position.
Thanyoo won't allow Lodbrok to get back to his feet. #ES#
Lodbrok has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Thanyoo off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Good work by Lodbrok as he checks the leg kick.
Thanyoo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lodbrok counters with a two punch combo.
Lodbrok steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Thanyoo is out on his feet! Lodbrok sets himself and nearly takes Thanyoo's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Sigurd Lodbrok!
Sigurd Lodbrok 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: MMMA 35: Unfinished Business
Date: Aug 05, 2017

#R1#
Pitakaka misses with a head kick.
Borg avoids the head kick by Pitakaka.
Pitakaka rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Borg counters with a straight right hand.#TD#
Borg looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Borg trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pitakaka pulls Borg in close to prevent any damage.
Borg lands a couple of digs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borg lands a couple of digs.
Pitakaka looking to hit a scissor sweep but Borg is one step ahead there.
Pitakaka avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T1#
Pitakaka controlling Borg's posture. #ES2#
Pitakaka kicks Borg off and gets to his feet.
Pitakaka tried to score with a low kick but Borg checks it.
Borg tries to clinch up.
Borg tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pitakaka manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Borg has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Hard Knocks Training in the buildup to the fight.
Pitakaka throws a sloppy head kick #TD#
and Borg counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Borg.
Borg with a flurry of punches that miss.
Borg controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Borg wants to control from the top but Pitakaka keeps moving. #T2#
Pitakaka trying to control the position.
Borg missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Pitakaka is looking to stand up but Borg isn't so interested in that idea.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Pitakaka can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Borg controls the pace.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Borg wants to clinch up but Pitakaka keeps it at a distance.
Pitakaka is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Pitakaka throws a low kick but Borg avoids it.
Borg misses with the combination. #T3##TD#
Borg bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Pitakaka is trying to improve his position.
Borg taking a breather here.
Pitakaka is trying to control Borg's posture but Borg avoids it.
Pitakaka felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Check out the look on Borg's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Borg working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Pitakaka is trying to buck Borg off.
Pitakaka struggling a bit here.#T4#
Borg landing strikes.
Pitakaka wants to control but Borg postures up.
Pitakaka stops Borg from passing to mount.
Borg tries to score with some ground and pound. Pitakaka controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Pitakaka can't do much from the bottom here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pitakaka is looking for a sweep.
Pitakaka is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Borg asserts his dominance and retains side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Borg dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Good leg kick by Pitakaka there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Borg takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Pitakaka looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Pitakaka misses the shot to the body.
Borg throwing a counter right hand but Pitakaka manages to avoid it.
Pitakaka misses with a head kick. #CL#
Borg clinches up against the cage.
Borg drops down looking for an ankle pick but Pitakaka pulls his leg out and moves away.
Pitakaka throws a sloppy head kick
letting Borg counter with a right hand.
Pitakaka lands with a nice body kick.
Pitakaka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pitakaka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
An attempted straight right counter from Borg misses the target.
Pitakaka looks to throw a body kick
and Borg counters with a stiff right hand.
Pitakaka pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#TD#
Borg drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pitakaka gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T1#
Pitakaka gets back to full guard.
Borg trying to control but Pitakaka is working from the bottom.
Pitakaka working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Borg.
Pitakaka wants to stand but Borg is controlling the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Borg accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Borg postures up and lands a big shot to Pitakaka's brow.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pitakaka is on top in guard. #REVB##T2#
Borg wants to control but Pitakaka passes easily into half guard.
Pitakaka trying to pass the guard but Borg defending well.
Borg wants to get back to full guard.
Pitakaka stalling. #T3#
Pitakaka looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Borg wants to control but Pitakaka is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Borg is not content to let Pitakaka control the position.
Borg is trying to control but can't.
Pitakaka tries to stand and escape but Borg is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Pitakaka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pitakaka wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Frank Borg is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#CL#
Borg closes the distance and pushes Pitakaka back into the cage.#TD#
Borg has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Pitakaka clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Pitakaka wants to get back to his feet.
Borg thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Borg tries to get the hooks in deep but Pitakaka pushed the leg off. #ES2#
Pitakaka is trying to get back to his feet. He's worked up on to his knees and now he's on his feet with his head on the canvas, trying to shake Borg off. It looks like it's working - Borg slides off, much to his dismay, and we're back to standing! Pitakaka displaying calm under pressure there. #CL#
Borg rushes Pitakaka and presses him up against the cage.
Pitakaka taking a breather.#BC2#
Pitakaka's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Elijah Pitakaka showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Pitakaka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pitakaka throws a head kick but Borg moves out of range.
Pitakaka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A lazy body kick from Pitakaka
and Borg connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Borg checks a leg kick.
Elijah Pitakaka seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pitakaka walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Borg checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Pitakaka misses with a head kick.
Borg appears to be looking for a big counter.
Borg tries to clinch up but Pitakaka circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Borg forces Pitakaka back against the cage and clinches.
Borg wants a takedown but no success here. #BC2#
Pitakaka pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Borg blocks a head kick by Pitakaka.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pitakaka throws a head kick but Borg moves out of range.
That kick from Pitakaka tenderised Borg's leg. Borg is trying to keep his angry face on.#TD#
Borg closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Borg lands in his opponent's guard.#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Pitakaka manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#T1##BC2#
Pitakaka escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pitakaka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Borg looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pitakaka throws a head kick that misses.
Borg tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pitakaka swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pitakaka thinks about the counter body kick.
A head kick by Pitakaka misses
and Borg counters with a stiff right hand. #TD#
Borg drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Borg stops Pitakaka from standing up.
Borg loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Borg won't allow Pitakaka to sweep him here.
Borg has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Borg working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T2#
Pitakaka looking for a sweep. Not yet Pitakaka, not yet.
Borg is working Pitakaka over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Pitakaka wants to stand up but Borg is controlling him.
Pitakaka is looking to stand back up but Borg counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Pitakaka.
Borg sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pitakaka defending well though.
Borg is controlling the pace.
Borg seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Pitakaka for as long as he can get away with.#T3#
Borg not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Pitakaka wants to control but Borg is keeping busy.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Pitakaka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Borg is looking to counter punch.
Borg is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
Borg clinches up against the cage.
Borg is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Borg is trying to drag Pitakaka to the mat but Pitakaka just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Borg. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4##BC2#
Pitakaka breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A solid leg kick lands there for Pitakaka.
Borg avoids the head kick by Pitakaka.
Pitakaka scores with a nice head shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Pitakaka.
Borg avoids a kick to the body.
Elijah Pitakaka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Borg misses with an uppercut. Pitakaka saw that one coming.
Pitakaka throws a fast counter high kick but Borg manages to duck under it in time.
Borg takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Pitakaka lands with a kick to the ribs.
Pitakaka misses with a body kick.
Borg checks a leg kick nicely.
Borg feinted with a counter takedown.
Pitakaka throws a shot from downtown. Borg moves away and avoids it.#TD#
Pitakaka tries to sprawl but Borg drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Borg is looking to take a break and control but Pitakaka is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Elijah Pitakaka comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Pitakaka 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Elijah Pitakaka!
A less than humble Elijah Pitakaka misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: Gc160
Date: Jul 29, 2017

#R1#
Buro lands with a nice body punch.
Buro connects with a crisp jab.
Sorias throws a body punch but Buro moves out of range.
A big left from Buro misses.
Sorias wants to counter with a clinch but Buro pushes him away.
Nice defenses there by Buro.
A big right from Sorias misses.
Sorias throws out a loose jab but Buro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sorias moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sorias moves in looking to clinch but Buro pushes him off.
Sorias uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Buro.
Buro misses with a series of wild punches.
Sorias is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Sorias has managed to clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#BC#
Buro breaks from the clinch. #T1#
Buro scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Buro fails to land with a series of punches.
Sorias wants to counter the offense by Buro and move into the clinch position.
A decent looking cross lands there for Buro.
Sorias tries to close the distance and clinch up but Buro swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Buro misses with a double jab.
Buro keeps the fight on the outside.
Sorias darts in trying to clinch
and Buro counters with a straight right hand.
Buro is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Sorias moves in looking to clinch but Buro pushes him off.
Sorias slips a straight right by Buro.
Buro darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sorias feints and then cracks Buro's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Buro down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice cross by Buro.
Buro swings for the body but Sorias moves out of range.
Sorias tries to counter with a clinch but Buro shakes him off and moves away.
Buro lands a nice looking body shot. #T2#
Sorias throws a nice looking combination but Buro bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL2#
Sorias closes the distance and clinches.
Buro scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Buro is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC#
Buro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sorias tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sorias wants to clinch but Buro slips to the side
and Buro counters with a stiff right hand.
Sorias takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
No joy there for Sorias, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sorias moves away from the strike by Buro.
Buro ducks under a wild hook from Sorias.
Sorias uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Buro.
Sorias slips under a jab.
Buro is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Sorias misses with a two punch combination. #CL2#
Sorias gets a clinch.
Buro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Buro breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T3#
Buro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sorias feints a counter leg kick.
Sorias slips under a jab.
Sorias throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Buro jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Buro checks a leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Buro misses the target.
Buro throws a hook to the side of Sorias's head but Sorias sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Buro lands a glancing blow to the side of Sorias's head.
Sorias throws a jab when Buro was well out of range.
Sorias throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Buro counters with a stiff right hand.
Sorias fails to land with a series of punches.
Buro looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Buro lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Buro is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Jab, jab by Buro - just one landing.
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!
Sorias steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Buro.
Buro moves out of range of the body kick from Sorias.
Buro appears to be looking for a big counter.
Sorias misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sorias doesn't manage to clinch there - Buro circles away.
A counter left hand to the body from Buro misses its target.
Buro avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T4#
Buro throws a nice looking combination but Sorias bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sorias throws an overhand right that lands on Buro's shoulder, as Buro tries to avoid the shot.
Buro throws a big shot that misses.
Buro throws out a loose jab but Sorias uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice uppercut lands for Buro. That snapped Sorias's head back.
Buro throws a nice looking combination but Sorias bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Buro keeps the fight on the outside.
Sorias throws the left hand but Buro avoids the punch easily.
Buro circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sorias turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sorias bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Buro's head backwards.
Sorias is looking to clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sorias scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Sorias throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Buro sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice shot lands for Sorias.
Sorias tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Buro paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brain Buro dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Sorias moves into range and clinches up with Buro.
Buro takes a shot to the head.
Sorias struggles to land a body shot inside as Buro controls his hands.
Buro tries to circle away but Sorias has him pinned against the cage.
Buro is trying to push Sorias away but Sorias has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Buro can't break the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Sorias. #BC#
Buro breaks from the clinch.
Buro works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sorias slips a jab from Buro.
Sorias was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Buro misses with a series of wild punches.
Buro moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buro will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Buro lands with a nice body punch.
Brain Buro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Danga de danga de dang - Buro scores with a four punch combination!#T1#
Buro misses with a wild combination.
Sorias keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Buro ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL2#
Sorias closes the distance and pushes Buro back into the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sorias.
Buro wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC#
Buro breaks the clinch.
Sorias cracks Buro with an open hand slap.
Sorias swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sorias throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sorias looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sorias moves in looking to clinch but Buro pushes him off.
Sorias misses with a wild combination.
Buro misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Buro lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sorias at a distance. #T2#
Buro throws a jab but it's blocked by Sorias.
Sorias feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Buros jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Buro ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sorias lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Buro misses with a jab, cross combination.
Buro connects with a right hand. Sorias shakes it off.
Sorias thows a leg kick but Buro checks it
and Sorias takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Juan Santiago Sorias is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sorias wants to clinch.
A punch combination from Buro misses.
Nice straight punches there by Buro. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Buro.
Nice uppercut lands for Buro. That snapped Sorias's head back.
A combination from Buro does no damage. #CL2#
Sorias clinches. #T3##BC#
Buro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Some wild striking there from Buro.
Sorias misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sorias turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Buro dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sorias jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Buro connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sorias fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sorias has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Buro throws a big shot that misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sorias looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Buro went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Sorias tries to bum rush Buro with a series of wild strikes but Buro uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sorias tries to clinch there but Buro circles away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sorias.
Brain Buro is winning the standup battle so far.
Sorias throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Buro. #T4#
Buro throws an overhand right that lands on Sorias's shoulder, as Sorias tries to avoid the shot.
Sorias missing with a left hand there. Buro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Buro comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Buro just misses with a punch to the body.
Sorias misses with a lunging right hand
and Buro counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sorias thinking.
Sorias misses with a few strikes there. #CL2#
Sorias instigates a clinch.
Sorias taking a breather.
Buro is trying to force a seperation but Sorias has the dominant position.
A short right from Sorias.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Buro.
Sorias misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sorias wants to stall.
Sorias working aggressively here.
Sorias looking to stall. #BC#
Buro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brain Buro dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Sorias ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sorias moves in looking to clinch but Buro pushes him off.
Sorias lands with a nice body kick.
Buro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sorias.
Sorias is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
A head kick misses from Sorias.
Sorias uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Buro has time to react.
Sorias lands with an uppercut that bounces Buro off the cage and back into range.
Sorias keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sorias wants to counter with a clinch but Buro pushes him away.
A combination from Buro does no damage.
Sorias throws a body kick that misses.
Sorias needs to keep his hands up - Buro had a free shot at his head there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buro lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sorias slips a jab from Buro.
Buro slips a straight right by Sorias.
Buro getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Buro tries to bum rush Sorias with a series of wild strikes but Sorias uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sorias wants to counter with a clinch but Buro pushes him away.#T1#
Sorias getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sorias tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Buro paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Buro was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A swing and a miss from Sorias.
Sorias gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Buro.
Sorias swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Buro checks the leg kick.
Sorias takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Buro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sorias can do to turn this around?
Sorias moves to clinch but Buro breaks away
and Buro counters with a right hand to the body.
A slow jab from Buro misses its intended target.
A telegraphed right hand from Sorias misses the target.
A head kick misses from Sorias.
Buro lands with a cross.
Buro throws a combination. Sorias tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#ROC#
Sorias is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Juan Santiago Sorias 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!
Sorias lands a leg kick that knocks Buro off balance momentarily.
Sorias is still on wobbly legs! Can Buro finish him?#T2#
Sorias ducks under a wild hook from Buro.
Buro scores with a body shot.
A big right from Sorias misses.
Sorias seems to have recovered his senses.
Buro stuns Sorias with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sorias pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Buro getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A jab from Sorias misses.
Buro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sorias sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL2#
Buro tries to keep at a distance but Sorias has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Buro breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sloppy strikes from Sorias. Those never looked like landing.
Buro lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Buro.
Sorias throws a wild body kick that Buro sees coming a mile off.
Buro scores with a nice right hand. #T3#
Buro throws out a loose jab but Sorias uses good head movement to avoid it.
Buro connects with a combination that backs up Sorias into the cage. Buro lands a flurry of punches that gets past Sorias's guard. Sorias is down and the referee has seen enough. It is all over! Buro bursts into tears - this win obviously means a huge amount to him.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brain Buro!
Brain Buro gave a mention to AnonymouS in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: Bushido 63: Mayhem vs. Date
Date: Jul 29, 2017

#R1#
Luciano lands a jab to Matasaki's midsection.
Matasaki misses with the combination.
Luciano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matasaki.
Matasaki has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Hard Knocks Training in the buildup to the fight.
A jab lands there for Luciano.
Luciano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matasaki.
Matasaki tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Luciano manages to circle out of the way.
Matasaki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Luciano moves away.
Luciano tries to counter with a clinch but Matasaki shakes him off and moves away.
Matasaki throws a right hand that Luciano ducks under and follows up with a left that Luciano also avoids with ease.
Luciano counters with a body kick.
Luciano connects with a single shot there.
Matasaki thuds a left hand into Luciano's body.
Luciano tries a head kick but it misses.
Matasaki appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Matasaki tries to bum rush Luciano with a series of wild strikes but Luciano uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Matasaki throws a body shot but no joy.
Luciano just misses with a punch to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Luciano fails to land with a series of punches.
Matasaki scores with a hook to the body. Luciano takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Matasaki.
A countering left hand to the body from Luciano misses.
Matasaki ducks under a wild hook from Luciano.
Matasaki tries to counter with a takedown but Luciano is quick to defend against it.
Matasaki shoots in but Luciano avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Matasaki swings widly with a right hand
and Luciano counters with a thumping low kick.
Luciano stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Luciano wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hirusho Matasaki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Matasaki takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hirusho Matasaki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matasaki with a poor takedown
and Luciano counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#
It looks like Hirusho Matasaki has been cut.
Luciano misses with a body shot.
Matasaki takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Matasaki connects with a jab.
Matasaki throws a hook to the side of Luciano's head but Luciano sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Luciano flicks out a counter leg kick but Matasaki steps away.
Matasaki scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Luciano moves forwards but Matasaki connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Matasaki lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Luciano circles away quickly and effectively.
Luciano only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Luciano scores with a jab to the body.
No joy there for Matasaki, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Luciano connects with a leg kick. Matasaki looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Matasaki misses with a body punch
and Luciano counters with an inside leg kick.
Luciano fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Matasaki.
Matasaki on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Luciano. Luciano obviously looking to wear him down.
Matasaki misses with a body shot.
Luciano lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Luciano explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Luciano swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Matasaki is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Luciano.
Luciano cracks Matasaki with an open hand slap.
Matasaki avoids the head kick by Luciano. #T3#
Matasaki moves into range and connects with a jab.
Matasaki misses with a combination
and Luciano counters with a body kick.
Luciano is looking to slow Matasaki down with leg kicks.
Matasaki fails to land with a series of punches.
Luciano feints a counter leg kick.
Matasaki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Luciano moves away.
Matasaki has his takedown stuffed
and Luciano counters with a solid body kick.
Matasaki is breathing heavily.
Luciano tests Matasaki's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Luciano thuds his right hand into Matasaki's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#KD2#
Luciano lands a big right hand that sends Matasaki crashing to the mat! Luciano stays standing though and waves Matasaki back to his feet!#ROC2#
Matasaki is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matasaki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Luciano raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Oh Matasaki is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Luciano drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Matasaki right on the button. Matasaki goes down! Luciano follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Luciano gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jose Carlos Luciano!

Event: CEFC Fight Night 106
Date: Jul 27, 2017

#R1##TD2#
Chomsky throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Thanyoo tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Chomsky is in Thanyoo's guard.
Thanyoo trying to keep a closed guard but Chomsky is proving a slippery customer. #SUB#
Thanyoo looking for subs off his back but Chomsky has passed one foot through into half guard.
Chomsky content to control rather than advance.
Thanyoo gets back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thanyoo is controlling Chomsky's posture.#SUB#
Thanyoo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Chomsky defends it easily.#T1##SUB#
Thanyoo is looking for a triangle but Chomsky pushes his legs off easily.
Thanyoo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Chomsky manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Chomsky looking to control.
Thanyoo wants to control from the top but Chomsky keeps moving.
Thanyoo postures up in Chomsky's guard and throws a big left but Chomsky blocks it.
Chomsky keeping full guard, as Thanyoo tries to pass.
Thanyoo controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T2#
Thanyoo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Chomsky works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Thanyoo looking to sit in guard and control but Chomsky gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Thanyoo looking for a sweep. Not yet Thanyoo, not yet.
Chomsky working some strikes from top position.
Chomsky must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Thanyoo is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Chomsky won't allow Thanyoo to sweep him here. #T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Thanyoo is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Thanyoo 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.
Chomsky trying to control but Thanyoo is working from the bottom.
Chomsky controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A low kick from Chomsky is predictable there
and Chomsky takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #TD#
Thanyoo shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Chomsky's guard.
Thanyoo wants to control from the top but Chomsky keeps moving. #T4#
Thanyoo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Thanyoo pushes down on Chomsky's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Thanyoo wants to pass the guard but Chomsky is defending well.
Thanyoo trying to control the action but Chomsky is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chomsky has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Thanyoo is working away from the top position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thanyoo is looking to stall here but Chomsky recovers full guard.
Thanyoo is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mo Thanyoo dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Chomsky shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Thanyoo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Chomsky.#TD#
Thanyoo drives through with a takedown into guard.
Thanyoo works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thanyoo is trying to control. Chomsky wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are battling for position here. Chomsky manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Thanyoo wants to control from the top but Chomsky keeps moving. #SUB#
Thanyoo drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Chomsky dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Thanyoo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chomsky can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chomsky trying to control but Thanyoo is working from the bottom.
Thanyoo pulls Chomsky in close to prevent any damage. #T1#
Chomsky postures up and lands a big shot to Thanyoo's brow.
Thanyoo has control of Chomsky's left arm, preventing Chomsky from doing any damage.
Thanyoo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Thanyoo is trying to keep Chomsky in close.
Thanyoo 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.
Chomsky landing with the ground and pound.
Chomsky is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Thanyoo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Thanyoo trying to control the position from guard on top but Chomsky is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thanyoo slips nicely into half guard.
Thanyoo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Thanyoo moves nicely into side control.
Mo Thanyoo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Chomsky is not content to let Thanyoo control the position. #T3#
Thanyoo landing a few strikes.
Thanyoo sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Chomsky is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position. #SUB#
Thanyoo wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Chomsky, who protects the arm well.
Chomsky takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Thanyoo tries to advance to mount but Chomsky denies him.
Chomsky defending against the ground and pound.
Thanyoo slows the pace down. #T4##SUB#
Thanyoo is trying to get an arm triangle but Chomsky is defending well.
Thanyoo tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #SUB#
Thanyoo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Thanyoo working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mo Thanyoo dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Thanyoo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Thanyoo checks a leg kick.
Thanyoo avoids a kick to the body.
Thanyoo shoots in for a double leg but Chomsky sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Thanyoo lands an overhand right.
A low kick from Thanyoo misses
and Chomsky cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thanyoo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mo Thanyoo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chomsky throws the kick towards the body but Thanyoo avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chomsky waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thanyoo.
Thanyoo closes the distance and clinches up with Chomsky, looking for a takedown. Thanyoo pushes Chomsky against the cage but Chomsky circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Chomsky moves away from the strike by Thanyoo.
Thanyoo tries for a takedown but Chomsky sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#T1#
Thanyoo tries to work over Chomsky's front leg with a kick but Chomsky checks it.
Thanyoo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Chomsky.#CL#
Thanyoo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Chomsky can't find room to land a body shot as Thanyoo controls the action.
Chomsky has a couple of punches blocked by Thanyoo.
Thanyoo taking a breather. #BC#
Thanyoo manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Thanyoo closes the distance and pushes Chomsky back into the cage.
Chomsky working aggressively here.
Thanyoo is working Chomsky over against the cage.
Thanyoo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Chomsky.
Thanyoo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thanyoo manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Thanyoo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Noam Chomsky has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Thanyoo blocks an uppercut.
Chomsky throws a punch but it's blocked by Thanyoo.
Chomsky misses with some punches.
Thanyoo is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Chomsky gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Chomsky blocks an uppercut.
Thanyoo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Chomsky pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Chomsky.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Chomsky tries a body shot but Thanyoo blocks it.
Thanyoo takes a shot to the head.
Chomsky takes a shot to the head.
Thanyoo blocks a body shot from Chomsky.
Thanyoo blocks a body shot from Chomsky. #BC#
Thanyoo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Thanyoo lands with a good body shot.
Thanyoo lands with a right hand. #T3#
Thanyoo lands a jab to the nose.#CL#
Thanyoo rushes Chomsky and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Thanyoo wants a takedown.
Thanyoo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thanyoo looking to slow down the pace here.
Thanyoo scores with a shot to the side of Chomsky's head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chomsky.
Mo Thanyoo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Chomsky taking a breather.
Thanyoo displaying some good clinch control by pressing Chomsky up against the cage.
Chomsky working aggressively here.
Thanyoo controlling the action here for a moment. #BC#
Thanyoo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mo Thanyoo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4##TD#
Thanyoo drives through with a takedown into Chomsky's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Thanyoo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chomsky swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Thanyoo controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Thanyoo tries to free his leg and advance position but Chomsky is retaining full guard.
Thanyoo controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mo Thanyoo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Thanyoo has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mo Thanyoo!
Our winner, Mo Thanyoo, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Noam Chomsky was interviewed post fight and said 'If we don't believe in freedom of expression for people we despise, we don't believe in it at all.'.

Event: AD467: ReMotus
Date: Jul 23, 2017

#R1#
Johnson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Johnson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Johnson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kevin Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A lazy left from Haigh finds it's target.
Haigh misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Haigh with a jab.
Johnson with a nice cross.
Johnson throws a sloppy body shot
and Haigh counters with a stiff right hand.
Johnson lands with an overhand left.
Nice jab there from Johnson.
Johnson jabs Haigh to the body, keeping him at a distance.
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!
Haigh thuds a left hand into Johnson's body.
Haigh tries to clinch up but Johnson circles away and keeps his distance.
Johnson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Haigh manages to avoid it.
Haigh looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Johnson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Haigh lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Johnson circles away quickly and effectively.
Haigh throws a body punch but Johnson moves out of range. #T1##CL2#
Johnson pushes Haigh up against the cage in a clinch.
Haigh blocking some punches.
Johnson digs a right hand underneath Haigh's ribcage. Haigh let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Haigh misses with some punches.
Johnson lands a hook that snaps the head of Haigh backwards.
Johnson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Haigh backwards.
Johnson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Johnson struggles to land a body shot inside as Haigh controls his hands.
Johnson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Johnson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Johnson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Haigh blocking some punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Johnson.
Haigh tries to throw a body punch but Johnson avoids it by throwing Haigh back against the cage.
Haigh blocking some punches.
Haigh is trying to break the clinch but Johnson has him pressed against the cage.
Johnson throws a punch but it's blocked by Haigh.
Johnson lands a shoulder strike. #T2##BC2#
Johnson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A solid body kick from Haigh.
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!
Haigh takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Johnson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Haigh counters with an outside leg kick.
Johnson connects with a leg kick. Haigh looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Haigh takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Johnson darts in looking for a takedown but Haigh gets double underhooks and turns Johnson into the cage.
Haigh swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Johnson defending well as Haigh loads up on a big left hand.
Haigh scores with a head kick.
Johnson misses with a straight left.
A head kick misses from Haigh.
Haigh tries to close the distance and clinch but Johnson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Johnson looks to score with a jab to the body but Haigh is just out of range.#T3#
Johnson connects with an inside leg kick.
Johnson staying out of range there.
A countering left hand to the body from Johnson misses.
Johnson throws a front kick aimed at Haigh's knee but Haigh avoids it well.
Haigh ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
Johnson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Haigh throws a head kick that misses.
A punch lands to the side of Haigh 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Johnson just misses with a punch to the body.
Haigh tries to counter by clinching up but Johnson breaks away and moves out of range.
Johnson gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Haigh counters with a stiff right hand.
Johnson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A shot to the body from Johnson misses
and Haigh counters with a straight right hand.#ROC#
Johnson is rocked!
John Haigh is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Haigh finds Johnson's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Johnson flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Haigh lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Johnson will be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). John Haigh!
John Haigh made sure to mention his sponsor, My$tic Clothing ~ (`10%Laundry`) in his post fight interview.

Event: MMMA 32: Maia vs Garbutt
Date: Jul 15, 2017

#R1#
Nice uppercut there from Brandon.
Brandon throws a good cross that connects.
Campion slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Brandon turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Campion lands with a hook. Brandon tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Brandon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Campion throws a jab but it's blocked by Brandon.
Campion swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Brandon thows a left - swing and a miss!
Brandon swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Brandon slips a jab and a cross from Campion.
Brandon wants to counter the offense by Campion and move into the clinch position.
Brandon tries to clinch up but Campion circles away and keeps his distance.
Campion waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brandon.
Campion takes a swing at Brandon's ribcage but misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brandon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Campion.
Brandon takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Donk. Campion catches Brandon right on the button with a cross.#T1##KD#
Campion lands a left and a right that send Brandon crashing to the mat, dazed. Campion thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#
Brandon is rocked!
Brandon gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Campion points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Brandon wakes up just in time to hear Campion thank his coaches in the post fight interview.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gregory Campion!
Gregory Campion was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: KOFC 56 - Cheek vs Out
Date: Jul 15, 2017

#R1#
Nickoson misses with a lunging right hand
and Locke counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nickoson shoots in but no luck this time.
Locke connects with a body shot that sends Nickoson's belly button to the back.
Nickoson fails to land the takedown.
Nickoson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nickoson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Locke as he avoids it easily.
Mallador Locke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brodie Nickoson.#TD2#
Nickoson shoots in and bounces Locke off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Nickoson is fighting to break Locke's control of his arms but Locke is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickoson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Locke manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nickoson manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##T1#
Locke 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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Locke accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Locke loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Locke postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Nickoson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Nickoson wants to take a breather but Locke is having none of it.
Locke is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nickoson is looking to take a break and control but Locke is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nickoson is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Locke 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.
Locke wants to improve his position but Nickoson is controlling well. #T2#
Nickoson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Locke preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Locke wants to get back to full guard.
Locke is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Locke trying to control but Nickoson postures up.
Nickoson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Locke is not content to let Nickoson control the position.
Locke tries to roll over but Nickoson keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Locke slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Nickoson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Nickoson is stalling in the full guard.
Locke wants to sweep but no luck.
Nickoson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Nickoson trying to control the position from guard on top but Locke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nickoson tries to score with a low kick but Locke moves his leg out of the way.
Locke is looking to counter punch.
Locke uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nickoson.
A little feinted left hand from Locke on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nickoson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Nickoson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Locke is fending him off so far but Nickoson persists. Nope, Locke circles away and we're back to standing.
Nickoson thows a leg kick but Locke checks it #TD#
and Locke decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Nickoson's guard.
Nickoson is trying to keep Locke in close.
Locke postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Locke engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Locke scoring with punches to the head and body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Locke stands up over Nickoson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB2#
Nickoson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Locke can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Nickoson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mallador Locke dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Nickoson shoots in but Locke avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Locke seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A punch combination from Nickoson misses.
Locke shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nickoson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Locke cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#
It looks like Brodie Nickoson has been cut.
Nickoson shoots in looking for a takedown. Locke tries to sprawl out of it but Nickoson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Locke manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD#
Locke moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Nickoson goes down! Can Locke finish him!?#T1#
Locke throwing strikes from guard but Nickoson blocks nicely.
Locke stopping the sweep attempt from Nickoson.
Locke distracts Nickoson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Locke wants to control from the top but Nickoson keeps moving.
Locke pushing down on Nickoson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Locke not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nickoson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nickoson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Locke throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Nickoson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Locke wants to control but Nickoson is keeping him busy.
Locke throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB#
Locke is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Nickoson has managed to free his arm - good work. #T2#
Locke not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nickoson trying to control but Locke postures up.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Locke connects with a nice short shot to Nickoson's temple.
Locke is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Nickoson is not content to let Locke control the position.
Locke missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nickoson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nickoson tries to get to full guard but Locke has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Locke seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nickoson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Locke thows a huge punch but Nickoson dodges it nicely. #T3#
Locke wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nickoson keeps working.
Nickoson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nickoson regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Locke.
Locke has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Locke accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Locke in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Locke is working Nickoson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Locke postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Locke accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB2#
Nickoson looking for a guillotine here but Locke defends easily.
Nickoson can't keep his opponent in guard - Locke advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T4#
Locke trying to control the action but Nickoson is working from the bottom.
Locke is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nickoson can do to turn this around?
Nickoson wants to improve his position but Locke is controlling well.
Nice strikes from Locke there.
Locke landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Locke lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Locke wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nickoson keeps working. #SUB2#
Nickoson actively working from the bottom here.
Nickoson is looking to improve his position.
Nickoson trying to control but Locke postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mallador Locke dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Brodie Nickoson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Nickoson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Locke is able to avoid easily.
Locke lands a head shot.
A swing and a miss from Nickoson.
Locke swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#TD2#
Nickoson feints and as Locke raises his hands in defense, Nickoson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Nickoson throws a big elbow that misses.
Nickoson tries to free his leg and advance position but Locke is retaining full guard.
Locke seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Nickoson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickoson tries to move to mount but Locke blocks the move with his legs.
Locke is looking to regain half guard here but Nickoson keeps moving and retains side control. #T1#
Locke can't do much from the bottom here.
Locke is trying to get back to half guard.
Locke prevents Nickoson from improving position.
Nickoson working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Locke struggling a bit here.
Nickoson is looking to take a break and control but Locke is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Locke's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Locke tries to strike from the bottom but misses.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Locke is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Nickoson off and has taken his back!
Locke softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Locke lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Nickoson trying to control the action but Locke just sinks the hooks in.
Nickoson tries to escape but Locke has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Nickoson has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Locke.
Nickoson trying to control but not successfully.
Locke is hanging on to Nickoson's back as he tries to escape. #SUB#
Locke working for the choke.
Locke lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Mallador Locke overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nickoson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T3#
Locke scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Nickoson can't escape the position.
Locke throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Locke throwing sloppy strikes.
Locke lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK. #ROC#
Nickoson is rocked!
Locke lands a good shot there. Nickoson covers up! Locke smells blood and goes for the finish - the referee warns Nickoson to improve his position but he's not intelligently defending himself and the referee has no choice but to step in and end the fight! Locke jumps to his feet and celebrates the important win with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mallador Locke!
Mallador Locke 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.

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