Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: DARE 41
Date: Apr 21, 2018

#R1#
Hiko lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#TD#
Buchanan looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Hiko!
Buchanan lands an elbow.
Hiko 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.
Buchanan working the ground and pound.#CUT#
It looks like Aki Hiko has been cut.
Hiko is trying to control Buchanan's posture but Buchanan avoids it.
Buchanan creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#CUT#
The cut above Aki Hiko's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Buchanan works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#CUT#
Aki Hiko's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Paul Buchanan!
A relieved looking Paul Buchanan 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: DARE 32
Date: Mar 10, 2018

#R1#
Buchanan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mundi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Buchanan definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mundi looks to throw the jab but Buchanan is out of range.
Buchanan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Buchanan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mundi sprawls well. Mundi wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Buchanan gets slowly back to his feet.
A little jabbing left from Mundi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buchanan with a poor takedown
and Mundi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Buchanan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mundi throws a jab but it's blocked by Buchanan.
Buchanan was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Buchanan shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#T1#
Buchanan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mundi misses with a hook.
Buchanan shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mundi pinned against the cage. Mundi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mundi throws a nice looking combination but Buchanan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Buchanan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mundi as he avoids it easily.
Buchanan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mundi.
Gordon Mundi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Buchanan takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T2#
Mundi misses with a straight right. #TD#
Buchanan closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Mundi did well to prevent Buchanan getting side control.
Mundi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Buchanan is working away from the top position though.
Mundi wants to improve his position but Buchanan is controlling well.
Buchanan is thwarting Mundi's attempts to control the position.
Buchanan missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mundi is looking for a sweep. Buchanan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mundi makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mundi.#T3#
Mundi trying to control the position here.
Buchanan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Buchanan postures up in Mundi's guard and throws a big left but Mundi blocks it.
Mundi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Mundi has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Buchanan is proving hard to escape from.
Buchanan is trying to keep Mundi in close.
Mundi would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Buchanan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mundi is one step ahead there.
Buchanan 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.#SU2#
Mundi gets to his feet. Buchanan looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Buchanan shoots in for a takedown but Mundi shows good takedown defense.
Buchanan wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gordon Mundi dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Buchanan shoots and misses
and Mundi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jab by Mundi.
Buchanan tries to clinch but Mundi moves out of range.
Paul Buchanan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Buchanan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little jabbing left from Mundi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Buchanan doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mundi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buchanan tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Mundi makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T1#
Mundi just misses with a punch to the body.
Buchanan appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Mundi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Buchanan was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mundi.
Mundi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Buchanan with a poor takedown
and Mundi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Buchanan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mundi throws the left hand but Buchanan avoids the punch easily.
Buchanan shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Buchanan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Buchanan misses with a takedown
and Mundi counters with a right hand to the body.
Gordon Mundi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2#
Buchanan fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mundi avoids it really well and circles away.
Mundi throws out a counter right but Buchanan avoids it with no problem.
Mundi misses with a wild body shot.
Mundi circles away from the clinch attempt
and Mundi counters with a straight right hand.#KD2#
Mundi cracks Buchanan with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Mundi has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Buchanan to stand back up!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Buchanan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mundi is fending him off so far but Buchanan persists. Nope, Mundi circles away and we're back to standing.#T3#
Mundi circles away from the clinch attempt#KD2#
and Mundi counters with a nice right hand that sends Buchanan toppling to the canvas! Buchanan scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Mundi finish him?!#ROC2#
Buchanan is rocked!
Buchanan darts in trying to clinch
and Mundi counters with a right hand from hell and Buchanan is out cold! A vicious knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gordon Mundi!
A relieved looking Gordon Mundi 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: DARE 26
Date: Feb 07, 2018

#R1#
No luck for Buchanan with that takedown attempt.
Buchanan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jordan.
A little jabbing left from Buchanan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jordan throws a lazy body kick
letting Buchanan counter with a right hand.
Buchanan shoots in for a takedown but Jordan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jordan throws a quick counter head kick but Buchanan was just out of range.
Buchanan has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Jordan is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Jordan thumps Buchanan with a low kick.#TD2#
Buchanan closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Buchanan prevents Jordan from standing back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jordan tries to roll over but Buchanan keeps him under control.
Buchanan not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jordan tries to get to full guard but Buchanan has control of the leg.
Buchanan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1#
Jordan trying to hold on to Buchanan's head to control him but Buchanan postures up.
Buchanan lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Jordan moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Buchanan throws a big elbow that misses.
Buchanan scoring with punches to the head and body.
Buchanan preventing the sweep.
Buchanan looking to pass the guard.
Jordan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Buchanan won't allow Jordan to sweep him here. #T2#
Buchanan passes into half guard.
Jordan tries to roll over but Buchanan keeps him under control.
Buchanan winds up and cracks Jordan with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
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. Buchanan connects with a nice short shot to Jordan's temple.
Buchanan working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #ROC2#
Jordan is rocked!
Jordan is trying to maintain the position but Buchanan is very close to passing his half guard.
Buchanan prevents Jordan from improving his position.
Ground and pound from Buchanan.
Oh Jordan is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Buchanan unloads with some huge strikes here! Jordan is out! Buchanan wins by brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Paul Buchanan!
A relieved looking Paul Buchanan 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: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 09, 2018

#R1#
Boson lands a jab-cross combination. #TD2#
Buchanan bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
We've been hearing good reports from Boson'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.
Boson wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#SUB2#
Buchanan thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Buchanan working the ground and pound.
Boson is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Buchanan has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Buchanan looks up at the clock and then as Boson takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Buchanan smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude! #CUT2#
It looks like Higgs Boson has been cut.
Buchanan in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Buchanan working the ground and pound.
Buchanan lands a nice forearm strike.
Buchanan lands a nice forearm strike.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Boson is pushing Buchanan's head away, looking to escape. Buchanan manages to hold on to the position though.#T1#
Buchanan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Buchanan looks up at the clock and then as Boson takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Buchanan smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude! #ROC2#
Boson is rocked!#CUT2#
Jeez, Higgs Boson's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Paul Buchanan!
After winning the bout, Paul Buchanan thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Higgs Boson had this to say: 'Thank you to all the fans here tonight, I love you all!'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 03, 2018

#R1##TD#
Mahones shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Buchanan napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Buchanan is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Mahones off and has taken his back!
Mahones is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Buchanan tries to get the hooks in deep but Mahones pushed the leg off.
Mahones is trying to stand back up.
Mahones is trying to remain composed but Buchanan is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Well, with Buchanan on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Mahones is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Mahones is trying to get back to his feet but Buchanan has full control of the position and if anything, Mahones has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Buchanan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Buchanan just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Mahones is trying to stand back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
The referee is taking a good look at Mahones as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Buchanan!
Buchanan is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Mahones wants to get back to his feet.
Mahones covers up after that shot from Buchanan. #SUB2#
Mahones is trying to defend against the choke here but Buchanan has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Buchanan Tightens the hold and Mahones taps out furiously! Buchanan displays superior BJJ to win the fight.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Paul Buchanan!
After winning the bout, Paul Buchanan thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Stones Mahones had this to say: 'That sucked... Remember to shop smart...Shop S-Mart.'.

Event: DUEL#94 Army vs Andersson
Date: Sep 09, 2017

Event: DUEL#89 Proctor vs Muller
Date: Aug 09, 2017

#R1#
Buchanan fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Andersson avoids it really well and circles away.
Andersson raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Andersson throws a right hand that misses
and Buchanan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Andersson feints and then cracks Buchanan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Buchanan down.
Buchanan walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Andersson lands a leg kick that knocks Buchanan off balance momentarily.
Andersson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Andersson 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.
Andersson throws the left hand but Buchanan avoids the punch easily.
A good leg kick by Andersson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andersson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Buchanan shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Andersson but Andersson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Andersson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T1#
Andersson throws a chopping leg kick but Buchanan manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Benny Andersson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Andersson throws a sloppy head kick and Buchanan moves out of range easily.
As Andersson backs away, Buchanan returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Andersson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Buchanan counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Andersson thinking.
Andersson throws a leg kick which misses Buchanan's front leg but catches the back leg as Buchanan tries to avoid it.
Andersson with a nice cross.
Buchanan moves out of range of the body kick.
Benny Andersson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Buchanan darts in looking for a takedown but Andersson gets double underhooks and turns Buchanan into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Buchanan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Andersson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A low kick from Andersson misses #TD#
and Buchanan counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Buchanan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Buchanan prevents Andersson from getting back to his feet.
Andersson pulls Buchanan in close to prevent any damage. #T2#
Buchanan landing with the ground and pound.
Andersson wants to sweep but no luck.
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!
Buchanan lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SU#
Buchanan stands and steps away. Andersson gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Andersson looks to land a right hand but Buchanan moved out of range.
Buchanan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Andersson misses with a kick to the body.
A slow jab from Andersson misses its intended target.
Buchanan checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Andersson digs a good body shot into Buchanan's ribs.
Andersson lands with an uppercut that bounces Buchanan off the cage and back into range.#T3#
Andersson throws a jab when Buchanan was well out of range.
Andersson looks to score with a jab to the body but Buchanan is just out of range.
Buchanan fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Buchanan backing away here, and Andersson unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Buchanan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Andersson raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Buchanan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Andersson.
A slow jab from Andersson misses its intended target.
Buchanan appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A head kick misses from Andersson.
Andersson scores with a kick to the midsection.
Buchanan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Andersson sprawls well. Andersson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Buchanan gets slowly back to his feet.
Buchanan shoots and misses #KD2#
and Andersson counters with a head kick that drops Buchanan to the mat! Buchanan scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#T4#
A chopping leg kick lands by Andersson.
Andersson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Buchanan looks for a takedown but Andersson sprawls well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fight stays on the outside here - Buchanan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Andersson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Andersson lands with a right hand.
Buchanan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Andersson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Andersson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Buchanan is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Decent striking displayed by Andersson there.#ROC2#
Buchanan is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Benny Andersson dominated that 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.
#R2#
Buchanan gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Andersson points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Buchanan wakes up just in time to hear Andersson thank his coaches in the post fight interview.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Benny Andersson!

Event: DUEL#82 Marailov vs Proctor
Date: Jul 15, 2017

#R1##CL2#
Buchanan moves into the clinch successfully. #TD#
Brown manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB#
Brown is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Buchanan lands a couple of digs.
Buchanan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Buchanan trying to control but Brown is working from the bottom.
Buchanan wants to stand but Brown is controlling his posture from full guard.
Buchanan is looking to advance position but Brown has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buchanan regains half guard.
Brown seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Buchanan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Buchanan tries to get to full guard but Brown has control of the leg. #T1##SUB2#
Buchanan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Buchanan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Buchanan wants to get back to his feet.
Brown trying to control the action but Buchanan is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Brown is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Buchanan defends it well.
Buchanan works his way to full guard. Good work.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Brown preventing the sweep. #ES2#
Buchanan has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Brown has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#TD#
Brown jumps into guard, dragging Buchanan to the mat.
Brown trying to control the position.
Buchanan is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Buchanan preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Brown has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Buchanan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Brown escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Buchanan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Brown working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Buchanan has passed into half guard!
Brown definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Buchanan trying to control from half guard but Brown is working away. #T3#
Buchanan lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Buchanan is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Brown wants to control but Buchanan is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Well, if Buchanan is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Brown is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Buchanan seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Buchanan scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T4#
Brown wants to improve his position but Buchanan is controlling well.
Buchanan lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB#
Brown looking for submissions off his back.
Buchanan prevents Brown from improving his position.
Brown is trying to maintain the position but Buchanan is very close to passing his half guard.
Buchanan lands strikes from half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brown is trying to maintain the position but Buchanan is very close to passing his half guard.
Buchanan looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Brown with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Buchanan lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Brown! More strikes land and this one is all over! Buchanan jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paul Buchanan!
Our winner, Paul Buchanan, 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.

Event: RFL 31:
Date: Jun 17, 2017

#R1#
Ragnarsson connects with a leg kick. Buchanan looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Buchanan fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ragnarsson avoids it really well and circles away.
Buchanan misses with a body shot.
Ragnarsson throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD#
and Buchanan counters with a takedown into side control.
Buchanan tries to score with some ground and pound. Ragnarsson controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Check out the look on Buchanan's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter! #SU#
Buchanan decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Ragnarsson blocks a head kick by Buchanan.
Buchanan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ragnarsson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Buchanan takes one to the chin there.
Buchanan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Buchanan closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Buchanan. #T1#
Buchanan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ragnarsson.
Buchanan fails with the takedown.
Ragnarsson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Buchanan has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Buchanan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Buchanan throws a body kick that misses.
A little jabbing left from Ragnarsson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ragnarsson lands with a straight right. Buchanan didn't see that one coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ragnarsson. Buchanan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ragnarsson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ragnarsson connects with a leg kick. Buchanan looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Buchanan.
Ragnarsson connects with a single shot there.
Bjorn Ragnarsson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Buchanan. Ragnarsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little jabbing left from Ragnarsson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ragnarsson's coach down at was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Ragnarsson's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Ragnarsson throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Ragnarsson jabs at Buchanan's body.
Buchanan shoots in for a takedown but Ragnarsson shows good takedown defense.
Ragnarsson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ragnarsson avoids the head kick by Buchanan.
Ragnarsson counters with a body kick.
Buchanan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Good leg kick by Ragnarsson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
No joy there for Buchanan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ragnarsson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Buchanan takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Buchanan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ragnarsson connects with a jab.
Ragnarsson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Buchanan's calf.#CL2#
Ragnarsson moves into the clinch.
Buchanan drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ragnarsson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Buchanan takes a shot to the head. #T3#
A body shot lands from Ragnarsson.
Buchanan is breathing heavily.
Knees to the body from Ragnarsson.
Buchanan working hard to break the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Ragnarsson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Buchanan takes a knee right on the jaw!
Ragnarsson lands a hook that snaps the head of Buchanan backwards.
Buchanan takes a knee right on the jaw! #ROC2#
Buchanan is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Paul Buchanan has been cut.
Ragnarsson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Buchanan backwards.
Oh Buchanan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ragnarsson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Buchanan with a big uppercut! Buchanan tries to clinch up but Ragnarsson pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Buchanan to the mat! Buchanan covers up and Ragnarsson unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Bjorn Ragnarsson!
A victorious Bjorn Ragnarsson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: RFL 30: Pete vs Altare
Date: Jun 10, 2017

#R1#
A decent looking cross lands there for American.
American tests Buchanan's chin there with a solid looking shot.#TD2#
Buchanan gets the takedown into side control.
American tries to buck Buchanan off but Buchanan is having none of it.
American is working hard here to advance position.
American taking a bit of punishment here - Buchanan scoring with strikes.
American can't do much from the bottom here.
Buchanan tries to stand but American is controlling his head.
Buchanan lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #T1#
American gets back to half guard.
Buchanan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
American keeping hold of Buchanan's head, controlling as best he can.
American wants to get back to full guard.
Buchanan tries to pass to full mount but American defends it.
American wants to improve his position but Buchanan is controlling well.
Buchanan throwing shots but American is blocking nicely.
American trying to control but Buchanan postures up. #SU2#
Buchanan decides to stand and escape the position. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
American misses with a wild combination. #TD#
American fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Buchanan sprawls well initially but American persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
American stops Buchanan from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Buchanan slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
American wants to control from the top but Buchanan keeps moving.
American trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Buchanan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. American manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Buchanan postures up in American's guard and throws a big left but American blocks it.
American has a closed guard, preventing Buchanan from standing up. #T3#
American looking to hit a scissor sweep but Buchanan is one step ahead there.
American tries to strike from the bottom.
American working a defensive guard here.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as American holds on and takes a little breather.
Buchanan wants to get up but he can't break American's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
American looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Buchanan working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of American's head.
American 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.
American working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Buchanan.
Buchanan stands up over American, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
American lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Buchanan is on top in guard. #REVB#
American trying to keep a closed guard but Buchanan is proving a slippery customer.
Buchanan lands a couple of elbows.
Buchanan preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Buchanan dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Buchanan dodges the punch combination from American.
Buchanan tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Buchanan keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Buchanan raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Buchanan avoids the body shot from American.
American comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A cross from American lands.
American cracks Buchanan with a good jab.
Buchanan throws a body shot but no joy.
All American seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
American throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buchanan scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. American doesn't seem bothered though.
American swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Buchanan counters with a head kick. That will keep American thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Nice defenses there by Buchanan.
Buchanan let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
American avoids the body shot from Buchanan. #T1#
Buchanan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
All American is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
American shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
American ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Buchanan moves away.
American moves out of range of the body kick.
Buchanan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from American.
American is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Buchanan is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down American rather than just go for the knockout.#TD#
American looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Buchanan lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
American doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
American keeping moving, preventing Buchanan from controlling successfully.
Buchanan wants to get up but he can't break American's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Buchanan working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of American's head.#T2#
American is trying to keep Buchanan in close.
Buchanan makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Buchanan chips away with some ground and pound.
American utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Buchanan postures up and lands a big shot to American's brow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
American keeping moving, preventing Buchanan from controlling successfully.
American is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
American keeping moving, preventing Buchanan from controlling successfully. #T3#
American has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Buchanan has passed into side control.
Buchanan working the ground and pound.
American tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Buchanan wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
American struggling a bit here.
Buchanan landing strikes.
Buchanan working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
American tries to bench press Buchanan off him but Buchanan keeps the position.
American is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Buchanan off and has taken his back!
Buchanan is trying to get back to his feet but American has full control of the position and if anything, Buchanan has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Buchanan covering up well and avoiding damage. #T4#
American punches Buchanan on the ear.
Buchanan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
American is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. American gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. American gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. American apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Buchanan swings away with a body shot that misses
and American connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sloppy strikes from American. Those never looked like landing.
Buchanan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
American looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Buchanan is fending him off so far but American persists. Nope, Buchanan circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for All American. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Buchanan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent American stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
American takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
American misses with a straight right.
American takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
American throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Buchanan. #KD2#
Buchanan lands a head kick that stumbles American and the fighters go to the mat. #ROC2#
American is rocked!
Buchanan is stalling in the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Buchanan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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##TD2#
Buchanan shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches American napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Oh American is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
A lull in the action here.
American seems to have got his legs back now.
American is looking for a sweep.
American wants to control but Buchanan postures up.
Buchanan trying to control the position but American is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
American tries to buck Buchanan off but Buchanan is having none of it.
Buchanan is chipping away with strikes. #T1#
American tries to improve position but can't. #SU2#
Buchanan decides to stand up, so the ref orders American to his feet. #TD2#
Buchanan scores with a takedown into American's guard.
Buchanan is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
American trying to control the position.
Buchanan throws a big right hand that misses.
American wants to sweep but no luck.
Buchanan with a nice head shot there.#SU2#
Buchanan gets to his feet. American looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #T2#
American misses the jab.#TD2#
Buchanan throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. American was covering up waiting for the punch and Buchanan finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Buchanan is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Buchanan stopping the sweep attempt from American.
Buchanan chips away with some ground and pound.
American looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Buchanan makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Buchanan working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of American's head.
American is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T3#
American wants to sweep but no luck.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB#
American isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Buchanan stacks American on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Buchanan!#SUB2#
Buchanan is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. American is trying to escape and Buchanan transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and American is forced to tap! Nice work there by Buchanan! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Paul Buchanan!
An out of breath Paul Buchanan thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: RFL 27: Claudiano vs Santos
Date: May 24, 2017

#R1#
Mabogo goes for a double leg but Buchanan avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Buchanan continues to drive forward.
Mabogo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Buchanan has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Mabogo is landing a low percentage of strikes.#KD#
Mabogo drops Buchanan with a right and a left! Mabogo comes rushing in but Buchanan regains his composure and manages to keep Mabogo in guard. #ROC#
Buchanan is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Paul Buchanan has been cut.
Mabogo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Buchanan is still in real trouble! Can Mabogo finish him?
Mabogo works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Mabogo stalling.
Mabogo is looking to take a break and control but Buchanan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Buchanan seems to have recovered his senses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Buchanan is looking for a sweep. Mabogo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mabogo is taking a breather. Buchanan says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Buchanan moves into full guard.
Mabogo makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Mabogo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mabogo postures up.
Buchanan wants to sweep here but Mabogo controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Mabogo slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mabogo cracks Buchanan with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Mabogo immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Buchanan is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Mabogo!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kenalemodisa Mabogo!
Kenalemodisa Mabogo very nearly forgot to thank SHINTO amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: RFL 26: Seery vs Szczesny 2
Date: May 21, 2017

#R1#
Teimosia fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Good standup being displayed there by Teimosia as he connects with a hook.
Buchanan looks to land a left hand but Teimosia moved out of range nicely.
Teimosia works Buchanan's body with a nice hook.
Teimosia misses with a body shot.
Buchanan throws a nice looking combination but Teimosia bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Buchanan moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hilton Teimosia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Buchanan takes one on the chin but seems OK. #CL#
Teimosia rushes Buchanan and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Teimosia tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Buchanan's elbow.
Buchanan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Buchanan working aggressively here.
A shot in the inside from Teimosia.
A right hook to the body lands for Teimosia.
Teimosia blocks a body shot from Buchanan.
Teimosia scores with a shot to the side of Buchanan's head.
Buchanan prevents a body shot from Teimosia.
Buchanan changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Teimosia fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Teimosia buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T1#
Teimosia wants to clinch.
Teimosia backing away here, and Buchanan unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Teimosia scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Buchanan plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Teimosia has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Brazilian Elite Team in the buildup to the fight.
Buchanan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That kick from Teimosia tenderised Buchanan's leg. Buchanan is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jab from Teimosia.
Teimosia throws out a leg kick but Buchanan moves out of range and Teimosia only half commits.
Buchanan is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Teimosia lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Teimosia fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Buchanan on the side of the head.#T2#
Teimosia dips to his left and cracks Buchanan with an uppercut!
Buchanan throws a jab when Teimosia was well out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Buchanan lands a lovely overhand right.
Buchanan blocks a jab.
Teimosia scores with the left hand. Buchanan knows he should have avoided that one.
Teimosia jabs at Buchanan's body.
Teimosia connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #TD2#
Buchanan drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Buchanan trying to control the position but Teimosia is working away.
Teimosia is trying to control Buchanan's posture but Buchanan avoids it.
Teimosia is trying to get back to half guard.#T3#
Buchanan misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Buchanan in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Teimosia is trying to control Buchanan's posture but Buchanan avoids it.
Teimosia is looking to regain half guard here but Buchanan keeps moving and retains side control.
Teimosia takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Teimosia manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Teimosia is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Buchanan scores with a couple of nice shots.#T4#
Buchanan throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Buchanan scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Teimosia is looking to improve his position.
Buchanan sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Teimosia is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Buchanan lands strikes from half guard.
Teimosia is controlling Buchanan's trapped leg to prevent Buchanan from advancing to side control.
Buchanan throwing shots but Teimosia is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hilton Teimosia 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#
Teimosia connects with a good right hand that stumbles Buchanan. Buchanan circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Buchanan stuns Teimosia with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#CL#
Buchanan tries to keep at a distance but Teimosia has taken the fight into the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Teimosia.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Buchanan.
Teimosia cracks Buchanan with a nice body shot.
Teimosia can't find room to land a body shot as Buchanan controls the action.
Buchanan drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Teimosia gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Teimosia lands a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Teimosia lands with a light punch inside.
Teimosia is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Buchanan can do to turn this around?
Teimosia misses with a punch on the inside.
Buchanan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Teimosia.
Teimosia prevents a body shot from Buchanan.
Buchanan tries to land knees in the clinch but Teimosia avoids the damage to the body.
Buchanan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T1#
Teimosia prevents a body shot from Buchanan.
Teimosia lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Teimosia misses with a hook from the clinch.
Teimosia tries to work over Buchanan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Buchanan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Teimosia pushes Buchanan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Buchanan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Teimosia on the inside.
Teimosia misses with a punch on the inside.
Hilton Teimosia has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Buchanan with a knee to the head.
Teimosia scores with a shoulder strike.
Teimosia is leaning against Buchanan and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Still in the clinch, Teimosia scores with a nice short uppercut.
Teimosia tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Buchanan fails to land.
Buchanan blocking some punches.
Teimosia lands a right hand.
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!
Buchanan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Teimosia backwards.
Teimosia lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC#
Buchanan is rocked!#T2#
Teimosia lands a body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Buchanan.
Teimosia lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Buchanan is still on wobbly legs! Can Teimosia finish him?
Teimosia lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Teimosia softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Buchanan is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Teimosia gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Buchanan looking to throw knees to the head but Teimosia is blocking nicely.
Buchanan is breathing heavily.
Teimosia on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Teimosia lands a big right hand! Buchanan is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hilton Teimosia!

Event: RFL 24: Kriel vs Murhaa
Date: May 13, 2017

#R1#
Buchanan lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Templar misses with a hook #TD#
and Buchanan counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Buchanan working over Templar with some ground and pound. Templar looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Templar avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Buchanan. #SUB#
Buchanan is looking for a kimura but Templar is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Buchanan to get the leverage.
Templar is trying to maintain the position but Buchanan is very close to passing his half guard.
Templar keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Buchanan is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Buchanan is working for a kimura but Templar is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Buchanan is working for a kimura but Templar is defending it quite comfortably.
Templar is looking for a sweep. Buchanan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1#
Buchanan lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Buchanan thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Buchanan prevents Templar from improving his position.#SUB#
Buchanan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Templar has managed to free his arm - good work.
Buchanan thows a huge punch but Templar dodges it nicely.
Templar is in trouble now - Buchanan has advanced to mount!
Buchanan lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent. #T2#
Buchanan controlling the pace for now.
Buchanan raining down shots from the mount!#CUT#
It looks like Wesley Templar has been cut.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Buchanan landing strikes, looking to finish!
Templar bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
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!
Buchanan 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.#SUB#
Templar avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Templar trying to control but Buchanan is working from the bottom.
Templar sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T3#
Templar postures up in Buchanan's guard and throws a big left but Buchanan blocks it.
Buchanan wants to sweep but no luck.
Buchanan has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Templar has passed into side control.
Buchanan is trying to get back to half guard.
Templar landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Buchanan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Buchanan is working hard here to advance position.
Templar lands some shots froms side control.
Buchanan 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.
Buchanan wants to get back to his feet but Templar drags him back down.#T4#
The ground and pound from Templar seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Templar is working Buchanan over with some ground and pound from side control.
Templar trying to control the action but Buchanan is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Templar working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Buchanan sneaks back into half guard.
Templar working the head and body with strikes.
Templar passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Buchanan!
Buchanan is in a horrible position here. Templar smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Buchanan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Wesley Templar's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Templar lands with an uppercut that bounces Buchanan off the cage and back into range.
Templar scores with a hook.
Templar misses with an uppercut.
Buchanan appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Templar jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Templar paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Templar misses the jab.
Templar tries to score a power double leg takedown but Buchanan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Templar somewhat.
Templar fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Buchanan avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Templar throws a poor cross that misses
and Buchanan counters with a nice body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Buchanan. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Buchanan.
Templar misses with a hook. Buchanan ducked under it nicely.
Templar shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Paul Buchanan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wesley Templar.#T1#
Buchanan tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Templar is able to avoid easily.
No luck for Templar with that takedown attempt.
Buchanan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Templar.
Buchanan ducks under a wild hook from Templar.
Buchanan scores with a decent looking hook.
Buchanan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Templar can do to turn this around?#TD2#
Templar shoots in and bounces Buchanan off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Buchanan keeping moving, preventing Templar from controlling successfully.
Buchanan is trying to keep Templar in close.
Buchanan seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Templar trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB#
Templar got a little sloppy there for a moment and Buchanan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Templar has managed to get both his arms back between Buchanan's legs - danger averted.#T2#
Buchanan is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Templar wants to control the action here but instead Buchanan manages to pass to full mount!
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Buchanan looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Templar sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Templar is not content to let Buchanan control the position.
Templar has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Buchanan is working away from the top position though.
Buchanan working Templar over with strikes.
Buchanan working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #CUT#
That has opened up Wesley Templar's cut even more.
Buchanan is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T3#
Buchanan is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Buchanan is nestled in close to Templar, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Buchanan is looking to take a break and control but Templar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Buchanan throwing shots but Templar is blocking nicely.
Buchanan controlling the action here.
Templar is staying active underneath Buchanan, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Paul Buchanan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Templar is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Buchanan jumps into side control!
Buchanan cracks Templar with an elbow. That is naaassty.#CUT#
The cut above Wesley Templar's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Buchanan scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Templar to see if he's OK.
Buchanan lands some shots froms side control.
Buchanan staying calm.#T4#
Templar is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Buchanan tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Buchanan has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Templar manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Templar taking some punishment here, with Buchanan in his half guard. #CUT#
Wesley Templar's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Paul Buchanan!
During a confident post fight interview, Paul Buchanan thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: LFC 2: Redemption
Date: Apr 22, 2017

#R1#
Gracie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Buchanan.
Gracie raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Buchanan missing with a left hand there. Gracie was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Buchanan just misses with a punch to the body. #CL2#
Gracie moves into range and clinches up with Buchanan.
Gracie wants to break free but Buchanan has control.
A short uppercut from Buchanan.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Buchanan.
Buchanan misses with a punch to the body.
Gracie drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Buchanan with an attempt at a knee that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buchanan misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've been hearing reports that Buchanan has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Buchanan tries to land knees in the clinch but Gracie avoids the damage to the body.
Buchanan tries to work over Gracie 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
Gracie wants to break the clinch but can't.
Buchanan throws a head punch that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Buchanan. #TD2#
Gracie successfully pulls guard.
Buchanan works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Gracie wants to get back to full guard.
Buchanan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracie keeps working.
Nice strikes from Buchanan there.
Gracie tries to get to full guard but Buchanan has control of the leg.
Buchanan scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB#
Buchanan is working for a kimura but Gracie is defending it quite comfortably.
Buchanan throwing shots but Gracie is blocking nicely. #T2#
Buchanan lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Buchanan missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Buchanan trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gracie trying to control here.
Still in half guard, Buchanan seems content to control.
Buchanan 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.
Buchanan not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gracie is positioning himself well to prevent Buchanan advancing to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ground and pound from Buchanan. #T3#
Buchanan is trying to control the action in half guard but Gracie is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Buchanan misses with a head shot. Gracie uses the momentum to regain guard.
Buchanan lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Buchanan from controlling successfully.
Buchanan advances position into side control!
Buchanan creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Buchanan working the ground and pound.
Buchanan trying to control the position but Gracie is working away.
The strikes coming from Buchanan are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #T4#
Gracie is working to avoid the ground and pound but Buchanan connects with a decent elbow.
Gracie is not content to let Buchanan control the position.
Buchanan is chipping away with strikes.
You can see the frustration on Gracie 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Buchanan trying to control the position but Gracie is working away.
Buchanan misses with the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Buchanan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracie keeps working.
Gracie manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Buchanan works his way to full guard. Good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Buchanan dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Gracie lands a jab to the head.
Buchanan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gracie .#TD#
Buchanan shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Buchanan thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Gracie is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Buchanan scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB2#
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
Gracie is looking for a sweep. Buchanan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
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.
Buchanan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracie keeps working.
Buchanan scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#ROC#
Gracie is rocked!
Buchanan scores with a big shot! Gracie 's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Gracie ! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paul Buchanan!
A relieved looking Paul Buchanan 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: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 12, 2017

#R1#
Buchanan looks to land a combination. Grimes sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Buchanan scores with a shot to the body.
Buchanan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Grimes.
Grimes looks to land a right hand but Buchanan moved out of range.
Buchanan doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Buchanan walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Grimes looks to land a right hand but Buchanan moved out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Buchanan! But no joy.
Grimes misses with a hook. Buchanan ducked under it nicely.
Buchanan lands a front kick.
Buchanan avoids the body shot from Grimes. #TD2#
Buchanan scores with a takedown into Grimes's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grimes preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Buchanan is working Grimes over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Grimes working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Buchanan. #T1#
Buchanan content to stall in guard here.
Buchanan with a nice head shot there.
Buchanan controlling from the top position.
Buchanan's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Grimes on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Grimes tries to get out of the position.
More stalling from Buchanan.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Buchanan with more of the same as he continues to hold on.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Grimes misses with a straight left.
Buchanan gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Buchanan dips to his left and cracks Grimes with an uppercut!
Buchanan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Grimes looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#TD2#
Buchanan darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Grimes is looking to get back to is feet but Buchanan passes into side control. #T3#
Buchanan is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Grimes takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Buchanan working the body and head with strikes.
Buchanan in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Grimes takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Grimes is being controlled here.
Buchanan cracks Grimes with a big elbow.
Buchanan working the head and body with strikes.
Buchanan working the body and head with strikes. #T4#
Buchanan just content to control the position. #SUB2#
Buchanan has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Grimes is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Buchanan yanks on the arm and Grimes is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Buchanan.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Paul Buchanan!
A relieved looking Paul Buchanan 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: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 07, 2017

#R1#
Buchanan lands a nice shot to the body. #CL#
Means closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Means tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Buchanan avoids it.
Buchanan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from Buchanan.
Buchanan lands a left hand.
A left hand lands to the body for Buchanan.
Buchanan throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Buchanan landing knees to the head.
Means tries to land knees in the clinch but Buchanan avoids the damage to the body.
Means misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Buchanan.
Buchanan tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Buchanan digs a right hand into Means's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Means's gas tank.
Buchanan lands with a left to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Buchanan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Buchanan stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Means is breathing heavily.
Good body shot from Buchanan.
Buchanan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#TD2#
Buchanan wants the takedown. Means is fighting it off but Buchanan persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Means's guard against the cage.
Buchanan seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T1#
Means has momentary wrist control but Buchanan slips an elbow through the middle.
Means knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Buchanan on the ground.
Buchanan advances to half guard.
Buchanan controlling the action here.
Buchanan works his way into side control.
Means is letting Buchanan control him for a moment. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Buchanan has hold of Means's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Means tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Buchanan cranks the arm and Means screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Means, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Paul Buchanan!
A very excited looking Paul Buchanan 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.

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