Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Peak - Big Hitters
Date: Apr 06, 2019

#R1#
Galute with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Galute throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Flannery.
Flannery swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Galute misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Flannery counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Galute wants to control but Flannery is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Flannery wants to take a breather but Galute is having none of it.
Galute is trying to control but can't.
Flannery is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Galute is looking to improve his position.
Flannery lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB#
Flannery looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Galute regains full guard. Nicely done.
Flannery is stalling in the full guard.
Galute looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Galute is pulling down on Flannery's head. It's preventing any offense from Flannery, at least for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Galute utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Galute looking for a guillotine here but Flannery defends easily. #SUB2#
Galute had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Flannery defends it easily.
Flannery throwing strikes but missing.
Galute is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Galute looking to hit a scissor sweep but Flannery is one step ahead there.
Flannery trying to control the position from guard on top but Galute is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Galute tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Flannery throws an elbow that misses. Galute uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Flannery's guard. Nice move by Galute!#REVB#
Galute trying to control the position from guard on top but Flannery is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Galute trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Flannery 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.
Galute trying to control but Flannery is working from the bottom.
Galute looking to pass the guard.
Flannery manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Galute manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##T3##SUB2#
Galute looking for a guillotine here but Flannery defends easily.
Flannery content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Galute utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Flannery working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Galute's head.
Flannery landing some decent shots from guard.
Flannery throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Galute lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Galute trying to control but Flannery is working from the bottom.
Galute stands and throws Flannery's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T4##SUB2#
Galute goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Flannery has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Galute but great work by Flannery.
Galute is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Flannery's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Flannery takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB#
Flannery is looking for a kimura but Galute is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Flannery to get the leverage.
Galute is looking for a sweep. Flannery is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Flannery in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Galute tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Flannery!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Desmond Flannery!
Desmond Flannery is the new super heavyweight champion!
Desmond Flannery seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Peak - Round one
Date: Mar 16, 2019

#R1#
Shinnie shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #TD#
Flannery is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Shinnie's half guard.
Shinnie is looking to escape.
Flannery working Shinnie over with strikes.
Flannery controlling the action here.
Shinnie tries to kick Flannery off but Flannery keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Flannery not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Shinnie 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.
Shinnie avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Flannery.
Flannery wants to take a breather but Shinnie is having none of it.
Shinnie is looking to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Flannery is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Shinnie has managed to free his arm - good work.
Shinnie pushes Flannery off looking to stand but Flannery dives back in and keeps control.
Flannery thows a huge punch but Shinnie dodges it nicely.
Flannery thows a huge punch but Shinnie dodges it nicely. #T1#
Shinnie wants to get back to his feet.
Shinnie is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Flannery performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Flannery prevents Shinnie from standing back up.
Flannery lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Flannery stops Shinnie from getting back to his feet. #ES2#
Shinnie has one foot on Flannery's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Shinnie misses with a hook. Flannery ducked under it nicely.
Shinnie misses with a combination #TD#
so Flannery counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #ES2#
Shinnie pushes Flannery off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Flannery slips a jab and a cross from Shinnie.
Flannery attempts a counter takedown but Shinnie avoids it well and moves away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Flannery or perhaps it was just good defense by Shinnie, which made it look bad.
Shinnie loads up on a big right hand but Flannery slips the punch.#T2#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Shinnie!
Shinnie dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Shinnie misses with a series of wild punches.
Shinnie cracks a nice hook into Flannery's ribs.#TD#
Flannery shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Flannery missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Shinnie is trying to stand. #T3#
Flannery scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB#
Flannery is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Flannery lands a nice short elbow.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Flannery lands a nice short elbow.
Shinnie is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Flannery scores with a couple of nice shots.
Flannery throwing shots but Shinnie is blocking nicely.
Flannery missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Shinnie tries to kick Flannery off but Flannery keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB#
Flannery seems to be looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Flannery trying to control the pace. #ES2#
Shinnie pushes Flannery off and gets back to his feet.
Flannery blocks a low kick nicely.#T4#
Shinnie scores with a jab to the jaw.
Shinnie misses with a straight left.
Shinnie lands with a thumping leg kick.
Flannery shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Shinnie sprawls well. Shinnie wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Flannery gets slowly back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shinnie lands a nice hook to Flannery's body. Flannery takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Flannery fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Shinnie avoids it really well and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kevin Shinnie dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Shinnie misses the shot to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Shinnie. That snapped Flannery's head back.
Shinnie looks to throw the jab but Flannery is out of range. #TD#
Flannery decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Flannery lands strikes from half guard.
Flannery seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Shinnie does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Shinnie wants to get back to his feet.
Flannery thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Flannery 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.
Flannery throwing shots but Shinnie is blocking nicely.
Flannery not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Shinnie tries to kick Flannery off but Flannery keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Ground and pound from Flannery.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shinnie wants to get back to his feet.
Desmond Flannery overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Flannery drops an elbow to the side of Shinnie's head.
Flannery wants to take a breather but Shinnie is having none of it.
Flannery stops Shinnie from getting back to his feet. #T1#
Flannery missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Flannery missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Flannery sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Shinnie defending well though.
Shinnie wants to get back to his feet.
Flannery is keen to just control but Shinnie is a slippery customer.
Shinnie is trying to stand. #SUB#
Flannery is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Flannery is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Flannery stops Shinnie from getting back to his feet.
Flannery wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shinnie keeps working. #ES2#
Shinnie makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#TD#
Flannery looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Shinnie!
Shinnie is trying to buck Flannery off.#T2#
Flannery sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Shinnie is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Shinnie pushes Flannery away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Flannery gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Flannery misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Shinnie is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Flannery asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Flannery working the head with strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Flannery working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Flannery trying to control the action but Shinnie is working from the bottom.
Flannery lands a decent elbow from side control. #T3#
Shinnie on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Flannery wants to control but Shinnie is keeping him busy.
Flannery scores with a couple of short elbows.
Shinnie is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Flannery lands a few punches from side control.
Shinnie is pushing Flannery's head away, looking to escape. Flannery manages to hold on to the position though.
Shinnie is breathing heavily.
Flannery misses with the ground and pound.
Flannery working the ground and pound from side control.#ROC#
Shinnie is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Kevin Shinnie has been cut.
Flannery in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Shinnie looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Flannery turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Desmond Flannery!
After winning the bout, Desmond Flannery thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: CEFC 331
Date: Feb 11, 2019

#R1#
Rumble moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rumble throws a leg kick which misses Flannery's front leg but catches the back leg as Flannery tries to avoid it.
Barney Rumble seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rumble defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Flannery.
Flannery fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rumble cracks Flannery with a right hand to the side of the head.
Rumble 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.
Rumble's corner calls for a 1-2. Rumble obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CUT2#
It looks like Desmond Flannery has been cut.
Flannery misses with a takedown
and Rumble counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Desmond Flannery. 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.
Flannery tries to clinch but Rumble moves out of range.
Rumble feints a counter leg kick.
A good leg kick by Rumble.
Rumble looks for the body kick but Flannery saw that one coming. #CL2#
Rumble instigates a clinch.
A short right from Rumble. #T1#
Rumble lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rumble with the Thai clinch, moves his hips back and unleashes a brutal knee to the head! Flannery drops to the mat in a crumpled heap! Huuuuuuge knee there! WOW!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Barney Rumble!
Barney Rumble seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: CEFC 327
Date: Jan 26, 2019

#R1#
Burgundy misses with a kick to the body #TD2#
and Flannery counters with a nice double leg into side control. Burgundy won't be happy with that. #ES#
Burgundy bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Burgundy enables Flannery to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Burgundy manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#ES#
Burgundy wriggles free and stands up.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burgundy lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CUT#
It looks like Desmond Flannery has been cut.#TD2#
Flannery darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Flannery missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB2#
Flannery is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Flannery is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Burgundy defends it well.
Burgundy wants to get back to his feet. #T1#
Flannery missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Flannery throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Flannery is keen to just control but Burgundy is a slippery customer.
Flannery not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Burgundy pushes Flannery off looking to stand but Flannery dives back in and keeps control.
Flannery sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Burgundy defending well though.
Flannery missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Flannery with the ground and pound but Burgundy uses the opportunity to regain guard. #ES#
Burgundy uses the cage to get back to his feet. #TD2#
Flannery closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Burgundy's guard.
Flannery is working Burgundy over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T2#
Burgundy is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Flannery is controlling him.
Flannery throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #ES#
Burgundy has his feet on Flannery's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Flannery tries for a takedown but Burgundy sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Flannery takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Burgundy darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Burgundy misses with a looping right.
Burgundy throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Flannery stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Flannery shoots in but Burgundy avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Burgundy misses the jab.
Flannery tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Burgundy takes a swing at Flannery's ribcage but misses.
Burgundy's corner calls for a 1-2. Burgundy obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ron Burgundy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
Flannery closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #ES#
Burgundy makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#T3#
Flannery takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Flannery moves away from the strike by Burgundy.
Burgundy scores with a crisp jab that stopped Flannery in his tracks.
Flannery defending well as Burgundy loads up on a big left hand.
Burgundy with a jab.
Burgundy defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Flannery.
Ron Burgundy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Desmond Flannery.
Burgundy throws a body punch but Flannery moves out of range.
Flannery dives in and grabs Burgundy's left leg, looking for a takedown. Burgundy pushes down on Flannery's head and hops out.
Flannery looks for a takedown but Burgundy sprawls well.
Flannery shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Burgundy as he jumps to the side.
Flannery doesn't manage to clinch there - Burgundy circles away.
Flannery drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burgundy pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T4#
Flannery tries to score a power double leg takedown but Burgundy sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Flannery somewhat.
Burgundy misses with a double jab #TD2#
and Flannery counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Flannery. #ES#
Burgundy has his feet on Flannery's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Flannery shoots in but Burgundy avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A combination from Burgundy does no damage.
Flannery tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Flannery scores with a nice strike.#TD2#
Flannery closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #ES#
Burgundy explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#KD#
Burgundy cracks Flannery with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Burgundy has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Flannery to stand back up!
Flannery shoots in for a takedown but Burgundy shows good takedown defense.
Flannery shoots in for a double leg but Burgundy sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ron Burgundy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Desmond Flannery's cut.
That's time! Burgundy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##KD#
Burgundy feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Flannery sprawling to the canvas! Flannery rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Burgundy finish him?! #ROC#
Flannery is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!
Burgundy knocks out Flannery with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Burgundy before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Burgundy picks up the big W with a huge KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ron Burgundy!
An out of breath and clearly excited Ron Burgundy thanked Spartan Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: CEFC 326
Date: Jan 22, 2019

#R1##TD#
Huber shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Flannery napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Huber cracks Flannery with a big right hand but Flannery just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go. #SUB#
Huber thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Huber wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Flannery, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Huber is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Flannery is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Huber working the strikes but Flannery uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Huber 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Huber is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Flannery is defending against the submission attempts here by Huber.
Huber 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.
Huber prevents Flannery from improving his position.#T1#
Flannery is looking to control Huber's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Flannery avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Huber looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB2#
Flannery is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Huber pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Flannery has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Huber is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Huber seems to be working for a kimura but Flannery defends the submission attempt.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Flannery wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Huber not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB#
Huber seems to be working for a kimura but Flannery defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Huber is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Huber landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Huber sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Flannery defending well though.
Huber looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Flannery is controlling Huber's trapped leg to prevent Huber from advancing to side control.#SUB#
Huber is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Flannery doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Huber. #T3#
Huber prevents Flannery from improving his position.
Flannery moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Flannery has Huber pulled in close to control his posture.
Flannery manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Huber manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##SUB#
Huber throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Flannery content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB#
Huber is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Flannery defends well.#T4#
Flannery is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB#
Huber working for a triangle but Flannery defends it easily.
Huber is breathing heavily.
Huber keeping moving, preventing Flannery from controlling successfully.
Flannery makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Flannery must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Flannery postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#ROC2#
Huber is rocked!
Flannery loads up on a big left hand. Huber felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Flannery looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Huber can't hide his disappointment, as Flannery celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Desmond Flannery!
A relieved looking Desmond Flannery 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: CEFC 324
Date: Jan 05, 2019

#R1##TD#
Eikmeyer gets a double leg takedown into Flannery's guard.
Eikmeyer looking to pass the guard.
Flannery tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Eikmeyer throwing strikes from guard but Flannery blocks nicely.
Eikmeyer 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.
Eikmeyer cracks Flannery with a solid left hand.
Flannery bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Eikmeyer's guard. #REVB#
Flannery distracts Eikmeyer with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Flannery content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB#
Eikmeyer had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Flannery defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Eikmeyer being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flannery trying to control the position from guard on top but Eikmeyer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Flannery scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB#
Eikmeyer has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Flannery doesn't defend quickly enough and Eikmeyer has managed to lock this one up! Can Flannery escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Eikmeyer on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Mario Eikmeyer!
Mario Eikmeyer 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: CEFC 322
Date: Dec 15, 2018

#R1#
Flannery doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Flannery takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Alexey Juravlev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Flannery ducks under a wild hook from Juravlev.
Flannery changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Juravlev looks to throw the jab but Flannery is out of range.
Juravlev throws a body shot but no joy.
Juravlev misses with an uppercut.
Flannery changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Flannery shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Juravlev defends it nicely.
Juravlev seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Juravlev thows a left - swing and a miss!
Juravlev misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flannery avoids the body shot from Juravlev. #TD2#
Flannery shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Flannery showed some decent athleticism there.
Flannery sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Juravlev defending well though.
Flannery stops Juravlev from getting back to his feet. #T1##ES#
Juravlev pushes Flannery off and gets back to his feet.
Juravlev throws a lazy uppercut #TD2#
and Flannery counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Juravlev! #ES#
Juravlev sneaks out the side door and pushes Flannery away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Flannery fails with a takedown attempt.
Flannery gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Juravlev.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Juravlev misses with an uppercut.
Flannery wants to clinch.
Flannery is trying hard to land a takedown here. Juravlev sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Juravlev is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Alexey Juravlev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Desmond Flannery.
Flannery tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Juravlev manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Flannery moves forwards but Juravlev connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T2#
Juravlev misses with a few strikes there.
Juravlev misses with a straight left.
Juravlev scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Flannery fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Juravlev looks to score with a jab to the body but Flannery is just out of range.
Flannery fails with a takedown attempt.
Juravlev avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Juravlev. Those never looked like landing.
Juravlev connects with a body shot.
Flannery moves out of range as Juravlev strikes.
Flannery feints the counter takedown.
Flannery has a takedown stuffed.#T3#
Flannery has his takedown stuffed
and Juravlev counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Flannery keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Juravlev.
Juravlev displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Flannery.
Juravlev connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CUT#
It looks like Desmond Flannery has been cut.
Juravlev fails to land with a series of punches.
Flannery takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Juravlev just misses with a punch to the body.
Juravlev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Flannery moves away.
Flannery tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Juravlev defends well and Flannery ends up having to push Juravlev into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Juravlev on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice defenses there by Flannery.
Flannery drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Juravlev defends it well.#T4#
Flannery darts in trying to clinch
and Juravlev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A jab from Juravlev misses.
Flannery is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Juravlev looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Juravlev pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL#
Juravlev moves into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Juravlev is pressed up against the cage. Flannery has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Juravlev down to the mat. Juravlev avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Flannery takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Juravlev misses the jab.
Juravlev keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A telegraphed right hand from Juravlev misses the target.
Juravlev tests Flannery's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexey Juravlev dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Desmond Flannery's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Flannery drives through with a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Flannery throwing strikes from guard but Juravlev blocks nicely.
Flannery working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Flannery wants to pass the guard but Juravlev is keeping the position.#ES#
Juravlev uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Juravlev dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Juravlev lands a nice hook to Flannery's body. Flannery takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Juravlev misses the shot to the body.
Juravlev throws a hook to the side of Flannery's head but Flannery sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Juravlev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Flannery moves away.
Flannery has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Flannery there as he acknowledges the shot.#T1##TD2#
Flannery looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Juravlev!
Flannery lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Juravlev is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Flannery wants to lay and pray for a moment but Juravlev keeps working.
Juravlev is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Flannery has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Flannery in side control, throwing shots but Juravlev defends.
Flannery trying to control the position but Juravlev is working away. #ES#
Juravlev throws Flannery to one side and escapes!
Flannery with a lazy takedown attempt
and Juravlev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The fighters circling - Juravlev throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Flannery avoids a punch combination nicely. #T2#
Flannery slips under a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Flannery throws the left hand but Juravlev avoids the punch easily.
Flannery keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Flannery is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Juravlev. Flannery does a little dance to reset his feet.
Flannery drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Juravlev defends it well.
Juravlev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Flannery can do to turn this around?
Juravlev looks to land a left hand but Flannery moved out of range nicely.
Juravlev misses with a wild body shot.
Flannery tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#CL#
Flannery gets tackled into the cage by Juravlev. Juravlev maintains the clinch.
Juravlev prevents a takedown attempt there.
Flannery is working for takedown but Juravlev is calmly controlling the position for now.
Alexey Juravlev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Desmond Flannery.
Flannery goes for a takedown attempt but Juravlev pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Juravlev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Flannery manages to avoid it.
Flannery doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Juravlev counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
Nice sprawl there from Juravlev as Flannery shoots in.
Nice body punch from Juravlev.
Juravlev misses the jab.
Flannery uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Juravlev.
Juravlev throws a hook but Flannery avoids it easily.
Juravlev scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Flannery doesn't seem bothered though.
Flannery avoids the body shot from Juravlev.
Flannery tries to score a power double leg takedown but Juravlev sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Flannery somewhat.
Flannery takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T4#
Juravlev looks to land a left hand but Flannery moved out of range nicely.
Juravlev connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A big left from Juravlev misses.
Flannery uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Juravlev.
Juravlev fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Flannery looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Juravlev misses with a straight left.
Flannery tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Sloppy strikes from Juravlev. Those never looked like landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Flannery slips under a jab from Juravlev.
Juravlev takes a swing at Flannery's ribcage but misses.
Flannery goes for a double leg but Juravlev avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Juravlev continues to drive forward.
Juravlev looks to land a right hand but Flannery moved out of range.
Juravlev comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexey Juravlev dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Desmond Flannery's cut.
That's time! Juravlev's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##CL#
Juravlev closes the distance and clinches.
Flannery can't get the takedown.
Juravlev landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Juravlev lands a body punch.
Juravlev is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Juravlev lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Juravlev.
Flannery takes a knee right on the jaw!
Juravlev lands an elbow that stopped Flannery in his tracks for a moment. #ROC#
Flannery is rocked!
Juravlev lands a left hand.
Flannery is still on wobbly legs! Can Juravlev finish him?
Juravlev lands with a light punch inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Juravlev lands with a left to the head.
Flannery takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Juravlev lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A left hand lands to the body for Juravlev.
Juravlev presses Flannery against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#BC#
Juravlev's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
Juravlev walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Flannery drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Juravlev swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Flannery's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexey Juravlev!
Alexey Juravlev decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: CEFC 319
Date: Nov 24, 2018

#R1#
Mancuello misses with a two punch combination.
Mancuello turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mancuello tests Flannery's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A head kick misses from Mancuello.
We've been hearing reports that Mancuello has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#TD#
Mancuello decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Flannery pushes Mancuello off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Flannery staying out of range there.
Mancuello walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Flannery checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Jab from Mancuello.
Mancuello throws a sloppy head kick and Flannery moves out of range easily.
Flannery walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mancuello. Flannery does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mancuello lands with a cross.
Mancuello avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mancuello misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mancuello throws a head kick but Flannery moves out of range.
Mancuello misses with a head kick. #T1##CL#
Mancuello clinches. #TD2#
Flannery works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #ES#
Mancuello has his feet on Flannery's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Flannery has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mancuello finds it's way round the side to connect with Flannery's head.
Mancuello tries to clinch up but Flannery circles away and keeps his distance.
Good standup being displayed there by Mancuello as he connects with a hook.#TD2#
Flannery closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Mancuello's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Flannery working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Flannery is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Mancuello is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Flannery is controlling him.
Mancuello lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Mancuello wants to stand and escape but instead Flannery has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Mancuello will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T2#
Mancuello is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Flannery is controlling him.
Flannery in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Flannery trying to control but Mancuello is working from the bottom.
Flannery trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Flannery postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Flannery's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Mancuello preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Flannery throws a big elbow that misses.
Flannery loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Flannery wants to control from the top but Mancuello keeps moving.
Flannery looking to sit in guard and control but Mancuello gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Flannery is looking for a triangle here but Mancuello uses the submission attempt to pass into side control. #T3#
Flannery being controlled for a moment.
Flannery has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SU#
Mancuello stands up and beckons Flannery to his feet.
Flannery takes one to the chin there.
Mancuello thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mancuello misses with a low kick as Flannery jumps back.
Mancuello misses the jab.
Flannery changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Sloppy strikes from Mancuello. Those never looked like landing.
Federico Mancuello seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Flannery goes for a double leg but Mancuello avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mancuello continues to drive forward.
Flannery fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mancuello scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CUT#
It looks like Desmond Flannery has been cut.
Mancuello gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Mancuello lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#TD#
Flannery tries to sprawl but Mancuello drives through with a takedown into half guard.#ROC#
Flannery is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mancuello prevents Flannery from improving his position.
Mancuello wants to stand up but Flannery is controlling the position.
Flannery tries to roll over but Mancuello keeps him under control.
Mancuello content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Federico Mancuello dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Desmond Flannery's cut.
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#
Flannery takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Federico Mancuello is winning the standup battle so far.
Flannery closes the distance and clinches up with Mancuello, looking for a takedown. Flannery pushes Mancuello against the cage but Mancuello circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD2#
Flannery closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #ES#
Mancuello manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Flannery keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Mancuello is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A head punch on the inside from Flannery fails to land. #KD#
Mancuello drops Flannery with a big knee straight up the middle! Flannery is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Flannery is still on wobbly legs! Can Mancuello finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Flannery leaves his chin hanging out and Mancuello seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Flannery crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Federico Mancuello!
During a confident post fight interview, Federico Mancuello thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: CEFC 315
Date: Nov 03, 2018

#R1##CL2#
Flannery clinches up with Koch and pushes him back against the cage.
Flannery looking for a takedown.
Koch lands with a right to the head.
Flannery has Koch pressed against the cage, preventing Koch from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Koch gets underhooks to prevent Flannery's takedown attempt.
Flannery wants to take the fight to the mat but Koch manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Erling Koch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Desmond Flannery.
Koch misses with a short punch on the inside. #TD2#
Flannery jumps guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koch would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Flannery wants to sweep here but Koch controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Flannery trying to control the position here.
Koch has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Flannery 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! Koch rolls with it to try and escape but Flannery cranks on the arm and Koch is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Desmond Flannery!
A relieved looking Desmond Flannery 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: CEFC Live 67
Date: Oct 15, 2018

#R1#
Flannery uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cage.#CL2#
Cage takes the fight into the clinch.
Cage lands a nice uppercut.
Flannery just leaning against Cage, taking a breather.
Cage lands with a left to the head.
Cage gets through Flannery's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Flannery takes a shot to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cage creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC2#
Cage's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cage loads up on a big right hand but Flannery slips the punch.
Cage misses with a double jab.
Flannery tries to counter with a takedown but Cage is quick to defend against it.
Cage lunges at Flannery with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Flannery's hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big right from Cage misses. #KD2#
Cage cracks Flannery with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Cage has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Flannery to stand back up!#ROC2#
Flannery is rocked!
Cage cracks Flannery with a left hook right on the temple and Flannery goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Cage lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Flannery is OK!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Johnny Cage!
Johnny Cage managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Kimura Klothing, into his post fight interview.

Event: CEFC Fight Night 235
Date: Sep 26, 2018

#R1#
Flannery misses with a takedown attempt - Tronstone sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ike Tronstone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Flannery looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Flannery uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tronstone.
Tronstone looks to land a right hand but Flannery moved out of range.
Tronstone with a body punch. A glancing blow. #TD#
Tronstone dives in and scores a takedown into Flannery's guard.
Flannery is wriggling around but Tronstone manages to pass to half 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#REVB#
Flannery is refusing to be controlled, as Tronstone sits in half guard.
Tronstone with the ground and pound but Flannery uses the opportunity to regain guard. #T1#
Tronstone throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tronstone throwing strikes from guard but Flannery blocks nicely.
Tronstone chips away with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Flannery has momentary wrist control but Tronstone slips an elbow through the middle.
Tronstone throws a big right hand that misses.
Flannery avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tronstone is pushing down on Flannery's leg trying to pass to half guard. Flannery is fighting to maintain full guard but Tronstone has managed to sneak the leg through.
Flannery keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Flannery tries to roll over but Tronstone keeps him under control.
Tronstone looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T2#
Tronstone scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Flannery tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Tronstone has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Flannery is in all sorts of trouble here.
Tronstone fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Tronstone 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.
Flannery wants to control but Tronstone is having none of it.#T3#
Tronstone punishing his opponent with strikes.
Flannery is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Tronstone lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#ROC#
Flannery is rocked!
Tronstone postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Flannery in real trouble here! The ref calls for Flannery to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ike Tronstone!
An out of breath Ike Tronstone thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: CEFC Live 63
Date: Sep 12, 2018

#R1#
Mancuello throws a hook to the side of Flannery's head but Flannery sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mancuello misses with a wild combination.
Mancuello throws a lazy right hand but Flannery sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Flannery with the counter takedown but Mancuello avoids it easily.
Mancuello throws a leg kick #TD2#
so Flannery counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Mancuello will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Flannery throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mancuello works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mancuello is on top in guard. #REVR#
Mancuello is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Flannery pulls Mancuello in close to his closed guard and prevents Mancuello from doing any damage or advancing position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flannery can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mancuello controls the pace.#T1#
Flannery pulls Mancuello in close to prevent any damage. #SU#
Flannery is working an open guard so Mancuello takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Mancuello scores with a body shot.
Mancuello moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mancuello slaps away a takedown attempt from Flannery, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mancuello throwing a counter right hand but Flannery manages to avoid it.#CL#
Mancuello gets a clinch.
Mancuello throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Flannerys head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mancuello. #T2#
Mancuello gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Flannery.
Mancuello tries to work over Flannery's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mancuello tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Flannery's elbow. #BC#
Mancuello's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mancuello throws a solid leg kick but Flannery takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Mancuello.
Mancuello throws a lazy right hand but Flannery sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#TD2#
Flannery shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mancuello tries to roll over but Flannery keeps him under control.
Flannery is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Flannery looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Mancuello is staying active underneath Flannery, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T3#
Flannery sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mancuello defending well though.
Mancuello wants to get back to his feet.
Flannery prevents Mancuello from improving his position.
Flannery is trying to control. Mancuello wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mancuello is trying to stand.
Flannery trying to control the action but Mancuello is working from the bottom.
Flannery has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Flannery landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Flannery stops Mancuello from getting back to his feet. #SU2#
Flannery decides to return to a standing position. #TD2#
Flannery closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Mancuello avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Flannery.
Flannery is keen to just control but Mancuello is a slippery customer.
Mancuello looks like he's trying to stand up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Flannery throwing shots but Mancuello is blocking nicely. #T4#
Mancuello is refusing to be controlled, as Flannery sits in half guard.
Flannery working over Mancuello with some ground and pound. Mancuello looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB2#
Flannery is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mancuello defends it well.
Flannery stops Mancuello from getting back to his feet.
Flannery trying to mount his opponent but Mancuello defends it.
Mancuello desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Flannery seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mancuello does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Mancuello works his way to full guard. Good work.
Flannery with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mancuello wants to stand but Flannery is controlling the position.
Flannery is in close to Mancuello's body, working some short punches and elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Federico Mancuello will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Flannery looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mancuello is fending him off so far but Flannery persists. Nope, Mancuello circles away and we're back to standing.
Flannery steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mancuello.
Mancuello misses with a hook. Flannery ducked under it nicely.
Flannery is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Mancuello moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Flannery slips a jab and a cross from Mancuello.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Flannery.
Mancuello connects with a high kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flannery takes one on the button.
Flannery shoots for a double leg takedown but Mancuello sprawls well. He's pushed Flannery's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Federico Mancuello has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Desmond Flannery.
Mancuello misses with a body shot.
Mancuello is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Flannery can do to turn this around?
Flannery walks into a left hand.
Mancuello throws a low kick but Flannery moves out of range easily.
Federico Mancuello is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Flannery fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Flannery.
Mancuello looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD2#
Flannery looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mancuello is on top in guard. #REVR##SU#
Mancuello stands up from Flannery's guard - Mancuello perhaps looking for a knockout.
Flannery walks into a left hand. #CUT#
It looks like Desmond Flannery has been cut.#T2#
Mancuello misses with a two punch combination. #TD2#
Mancuello gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Flannery to score an easy takedown into full guard.#ES#
Mancuello scrambles and gets back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mancuello throws a leg kick but Flannery moved away.
Mancuello pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Flannery drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Mancuello defends it well.#TD2#
Flannery is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Mancuello's half guard.#SUB2#
Mancuello is defending against the submission attempts here by Flannery.
Flannery prevents Mancuello from standing back up.
Mancuello makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mancuello.
Flannery won't allow Mancuello to get back to his feet.
Desmond Flannery has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Flannery throwing strikes from guard but Mancuello blocks nicely.
Flannery trying to control but Mancuello is working from the bottom.
Mancuello looking to control. #ES#
Mancuello has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Flannery has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Mancuello misses with a hook from the clinch.
Flannery prevents Mancuello from breaking the clinch.
Mancuello throws a head punch that misses.
Mancuello working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Flannery.
Flannery looking for a takedown.
Mancuello lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Flannery backwards.
Mancuello lands a hook that snaps the head of Flannery backwards.
Mancuello blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mancuello gets underhooks to prevent Flannery's takedown attempt. #T4#
A nice right hand lands inside from Mancuello.
Mancuello prevents a takedown attempt there.
Mancuello lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mancuello gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Flannery.
A short right from Mancuello.
Flannery is breathing heavily.#BC#
Mancuello breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Flannery chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mancuello can pounce on him.
Flannery dives in and grabs Mancuello's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mancuello pushes down on Flannery's head and hops out.
It looked like Mancuello wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mancuello connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mancuello goes for a small jab and connects. Now Mancuello goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! Flannery stumbles back but Mancuello runs in with a huge uppercut knocking Flannery to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if Flannery will ever be the same after a knockout like that.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Federico Mancuello!
Federico Mancuello decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: CEFC 303
Date: Aug 25, 2018

#R1#
Flannery misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD#
Bear gets caught flat footed, as Flannery shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#ES2#
Bear has his feet on Flannery's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Flannery changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bear tries to avoid it but Flannery manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bear to the ground. Bear escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bear tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Flannery slips a jab and a cross from Bear.
Flannery tries to counter with a takedown but Bear is quick to defend against it.#TD#
Flannery shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Flannery showed some decent athleticism there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bear avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Flannery.
Bear trying to control from the bottom.
Bear wants to improve his position but Flannery is controlling well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bear manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T1#
Flannery wants to control from the top but Bear keeps moving.
Flannery scoring with punches to the head and body.
Bear not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Flannery trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Flannery pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bear is keeping the position for now.
Bear looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bear seems keen to control Flannery's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Flannery loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Flannery throws a strike but Bear rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Bear throws a strike but Flannery rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bear is on top in guard. #REVB#
Bear controlling from the top position. #T2#
Flannery is trying to control the position but Bear postures up.
Bear trying to control but Flannery is working from the bottom.
Bear postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bear controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Flannery is on top in guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Bear escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Flannery gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Flannery throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bear works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bear trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Flannery throws a big right hand that misses.
Bear pulls Flannery in close to prevent any damage.
Flannery has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Bear's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Flannery is looking to work some ground and pound but Bear has wrist control.
Flannery loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bear tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Flannery sitting in guard here, content to control.
Flannery lands a couple of digs.
Flannery trying to control the position from guard on top but Bear is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bear trying to control the position. #T4#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bear is on top in guard. #REVB#
Bear is in close to Flannery's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bear with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bear stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Flannery swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SU2#
Bear decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Flannery, up you get! #TD#
Flannery shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Flannery showed some decent athleticism there.
Bear is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Desmond Flannery 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##TD2#
Bear shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Bear wants to stand but Flannery has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Bear is looking to work some ground and pound but Flannery has wrist control.
Bear wants to pass the guard but Flannery is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bear wants to control from the top but Flannery keeps moving.
Bear looking to sit in guard and control but Flannery gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T1#
Flannery passes into half guard.
Flannery lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Flannery is keen to just control but Bear is a slippery customer.
Flannery thows a huge punch but Bear dodges it nicely.
Flannery seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bear does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Flannery slips a nice elbow through Bear's hands, connecting with Bear's forehead.#CUT#
It looks like Jer Bear has been cut.
Bear keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Flannery 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.
Bear is looking to control Flannery's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bear avoid being mounted?
Flannery is nestled in close to Bear, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Bear tries to get to full guard but Flannery has control of the leg.
Flannery is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Flannery landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #CUT#
That has opened up Jer Bear's cut even more.
Bear blocking the ground and pound attempt from Flannery.
Flannery tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bear knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Flannery is trying to control. Bear wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Flannery missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Flannery slips a nice elbow through Bear's hands, connecting with Bear's forehead.
Flannery thows a huge punch but Bear dodges it nicely.
Bear is controlling Flannery's trapped leg to prevent Flannery from advancing to side control.
Flannery missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
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. Flannery connects with a nice short shot to Bear's temple. #ROC#
Bear is rocked!#CUT#
The cut above Jer Bear's eye is starting to cause him problems now.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Desmond Flannery!
A very excited looking Desmond Flannery 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: CEFC Live 61
Date: Aug 15, 2018

#R1##TD#
Flannery bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Viceroy managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Flannery.
Flannery 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.#SUB#
Flannery tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Flannery has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Flannery throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Flannery tries to advance to mount but Viceroy denies him.
Viceroy managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Flannery.
Flannery sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Viceroy is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Viceroy defending against the ground and pound.
Flannery misses with the ground and pound.
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.
Viceroy dodges the ground and pound from Flannery.
Viceroy is looking to reverse the position.
Flannery landing strikes.
Flannery wants to control but Viceroy is keeping him busy.
Flannery with the ground and pound but Viceroy regains half guard under the barage of strikes. #T1#
Flannery throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Flannery thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Viceroy blocking the ground and pound attempt from Flannery.
Viceroy avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Flannery.
Viceroy on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Viceroy is not content to let Flannery control the position.
Flannery tries to pass to full mount but Viceroy defends it.
Flannery controlling the pace.
Flannery throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T2#
Flannery not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Flannery winds up and cracks Viceroy with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Flannery throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Flannery not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Viceroy blocking the ground and pound attempt from Flannery. #SUB#
Flannery is working for a kimura but Viceroy is defending it quite comfortably.
Flannery with the ground and pound but Viceroy uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Flannery throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Viceroy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Flannery missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Flannery lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Viceroy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T3#
Flannery throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Flannery missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Flannery showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Flannery drops back looking for a leg! Viceroy is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Viceroy manages to kick Flannery off! Flannery jumps back into Viceroy's guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Viceroy keeping moving, preventing Flannery from controlling successfully.
Flannery throws a big right hand that misses.
Flannery is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Flannery is looking to work some ground and pound but Viceroy has wrist control.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Viceroy keeping moving, preventing Flannery from controlling successfully.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Flannery scoring with punches to the head and body.
Viceroy has momentary wrist control but Flannery slips an elbow through the middle.
Flannery postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Flannery trying to control the position from guard on top but Viceroy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Flannery slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Flannery postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Flannery missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Flannery postures up in Viceroy's guard and throws a big left but Viceroy blocks it.
Flannery throws a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Desmond Flannery dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##TD#
Flannery dives in and scores a takedown into Viceroy's guard.
Flannery wants to control from the top but Viceroy keeps moving.
Flannery prevents Viceroy from getting back to his feet.
Flannery is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Viceroy can do to turn this around?
Viceroy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Flannery throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Viceroy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Flannery accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Flannery throwing strikes from guard but Viceroy blocks nicely.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Flannery's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flannery postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Flannery throws a big elbow that misses.
Flannery throwing strikes from guard but Viceroy blocks nicely.
Flannery is in close to Viceroy's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T1#
Flannery stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Viceroy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Flannery throws a strike but Viceroy rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB#
Flannery is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Viceroy loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Viceroy prevents Flannery from getting back to his feet.
Viceroy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Flannery works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Viceroy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB#
Flannery is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Viceroy throws a strike but Flannery rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Flannery postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Flannery stands and throws Viceroy's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T2#
Flannery working the ground and pound.
Flannery working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Flannery cracks Viceroy with a big elbow.
Viceroy is breathing heavily.
Viceroy regains half guard, as Flannery was trying to land strikes.
Flannery throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Flannery looks to land a strike but Viceroy avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Flannery trying to control but Viceroy is working from the bottom.
Flannery looking to pass the guard.
Desmond Flannery overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Flannery throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Viceroy works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T3#
Flannery with a flurry of punches that miss.
Flannery missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Flannery throwing strikes from guard but Viceroy blocks nicely.
Flannery looking to sit in guard and control but Viceroy gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Viceroy makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB#
Flannery had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Viceroy defends it easily.
Viceroy must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Flannery working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Viceroy. #SUB#
Flannery escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Viceroy gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T4#
Viceroy landing with the ground and pound.
Viceroy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Viceroy throws a big right hand that misses.
Viceroy throws a big elbow that misses.
Viceroy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Flannery works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Viceroy throws an elbow that misses. Flannery uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Viceroy's guard. Nice move by Flannery!#REVR#
Flannery working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Flannery landing some decent shots from guard.
Flannery stands and throws Viceroy's legs to the side, diving into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Desmond Flannery dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Flannery closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Viceroy quickly recovers to half guard.
Flannery keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Viceroy keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Flannery throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Flannery stalling.
Flannery not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Viceroy is refusing to be controlled, as Flannery sits in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flannery thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Viceroy's head. #T1#
Flannery thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Viceroy's head.
Flannery thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Viceroy's head.
Flannery missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Flannery wants to control but Viceroy is keeping him busy.
Flannery throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Flannery throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Flannery missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Flannery sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Viceroy defending well though.
Viceroy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Flannery throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Flannery not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Flannery thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T2#
Viceroy on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Flannery not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Flannery tries to pass to full mount but Viceroy defends it.
Flannery missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Flannery scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Viceroy blocking the ground and pound attempt from Flannery.
Flannery throwing shots but Viceroy is blocking nicely.
Flannery 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.
Flannery lands strikes from half guard.
Flannery sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Viceroy defending well though.
Viceroy has hold of Flannery's hands but Flannery slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Viceroy is refusing to be controlled, as Flannery sits in half guard. #T3#
Viceroy is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Flannery scores with a couple of nice shots.
Flannery throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lord Viceroy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Flannery seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Flannery has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Flannery! Viceroy is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Desmond Flannery!
During a confident post fight interview, Desmond Flannery thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: CEFC 299
Date: Jul 28, 2018

#R1##TD#
Flannery throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Eikmeyer was covering up waiting for the punch and Flannery finishes the takedown easily 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.#SUB2#
Eikmeyer throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Eikmeyer working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Flannery doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Flannery manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Flannery throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB2#
Eikmeyer is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Flannery frees his head nicely. Oh but Eikmeyer has switched to an armbar! Flannery is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Mario Eikmeyer!
Mario Eikmeyer decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: CEFC 297
Date: Jul 14, 2018

#R1##TD#
Flannery looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Bear!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
An elbow from Flannery crashes against the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bear is looking to regain half guard here but Flannery keeps moving and retains side control.
Bear can't do much from the bottom here.
Flannery tries to score with some ground and pound. Bear controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Bear is looking for a sweep.
The ground and pound from Flannery seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Flannery trying to control the position but Bear is working away.
Flannery working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flannery throws an elbow but Bear slips to the side and avoids it well.
Bear tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Flannery wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Bear can't do much from the bottom here.
Flannery scoring with punches from side control. #CUT#
It looks like Jer Bear has been cut.#T1#
Flannery throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Bear is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Flannery off and has taken his back!
Well, with Bear on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Flannery is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Flannery is trying to stand back up.
Bear misses with punches from the back.
Bear connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Flannery to escape the position.
Flannery has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Bear.
Bear connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Flannery to escape the position. #T2#
Bear tries to keep control of the position but Flannery is staying busy.#SUB2#
Bear is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Flannery is defending well though. Bear let's go of the attempt for now.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Flannery avoids the strikes from Bear.
My spies in Death Valley Training Facility inform me that Bear has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Bear lands a shot to the body.
Bear tries to keep control of the position but Flannery is staying busy.
Flannery trying to get back to his feet but Bear is in full control for now.
Flannery has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Bear.#T3#
Flannery is trying to stand back up.
Bear gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Bear. #SUB2#
Flannery defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Bear's arms. #SUB2#
Flannery defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Bear's arms.
Bear misses with punches from the back. #T4##SUB2#
Bear is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Flannery is defending well though. Bear let's go of the attempt for now.
Bear throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Flannery!
Flannery trying to get back to his feet but Bear is in full control for now.
Bear has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bear misses with an elbow to the head.
Flannery trying to get back to his feet but Bear is in full control for now.
Bear trying to control.
Bear is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jer Bear dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jer Bear's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Bear escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice takedown defense from Bear. No joy for Flannery on that attempt. #TD2#
Bear shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Flannery manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#ES#
Flannery scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Jer Bear seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Flannery walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Flannery fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bear feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Flannery's calf.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bear connects with a body shot.#CL2#
Bear closes the distance and pushes Flannery back into the cage.#BC2#
Bear breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #TD2#
Flannery tries to sprawl but Bear drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Bear landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T1#
Bear sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Flannery defending well though.
Bear thows a huge punch but Flannery dodges it nicely.
Jer Bear has got the better of the ground game so far.
Flannery is looking to escape.
Bear wants to control but Flannery is keeping him busy.
Bear sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Flannery defending well though. #SUB2#
Flannery is defending against the submission attempts here by Bear.
Flannery is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bear scores with a couple of nice shots.
Bear prevents Flannery from standing back up. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bear thows a huge punch but Flannery dodges it nicely.
Bear drops an elbow to the side of Flannery's head.
Flannery is trying to stand up here but Bear is controlling him well.
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. Bear connects with a nice short shot to Flannery's temple.
Bear not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB2#
Bear seems to be working for a kimura but Flannery defends the submission attempt.#ES#
Flannery manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Flannery takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Desmond Flannery is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Bear moves into the clinch successfully. #BC2#
Bear pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Bear takes the fight into the clinch. #T3#
Flannery working some nice short punches in the clinch.#CUT#
That has opened up Jer Bear's cut even more.
Bear has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bear blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Bear escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Flannery fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Desmond Flannery. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Bear rushes Flannery and presses him up against the cage.
Bear leaning against his opponent.
Bear taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Bear continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.#BC2#
Bear pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bear slips a jab from Flannery.
A little jabbing left from Bear on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bear connects with a looping right hand.
Flannery shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Flannery.
Bear seems to be stalking Flannery here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastating head kick! Flannery drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jer Bear!
Jer Bear seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: CEFC Sunday Night Fights
Date: Jun 24, 2018

#R1#
Flannery looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Viceroy plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CUT2#
It looks like Desmond Flannery has been cut.
Flannery misses with a double jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Viceroy throws a head kick that misses. #TD#
Flannery closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Viceroy did well to prevent Flannery getting side control.
Flannery is looking to pass Viceroy's guard but actually Viceroy recovers to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Viceroy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Flannery.
Viceroy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Viceroy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Flannery trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Viceroy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Viceroy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Viceroy keeping moving, preventing Flannery from controlling successfully.
Flannery loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T1#
Flannery is stalling in the full guard.
Viceroy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Flannery.
Flannery in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Viceroy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Flannery is one step ahead there.
Flannery trying to control but Viceroy is working from the bottom.
Flannery throws a big right hand that misses.
Flannery landing with the ground and pound.
Flannery trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #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.
Flannery trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Flannery throws a big elbow that misses.
Flannery throwing strikes but missing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Flannery accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Flannery trying to control but Viceroy is working from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Flannery throws a big elbow that misses.
Flannery throwing strikes but missing.
Viceroy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Viceroy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T3#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Flannery accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Viceroy keeping moving, preventing Flannery from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD#
Flannery closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Viceroy quickly recovers to half guard.
Flannery 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.
Flannery throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Viceroy blocking the ground and pound attempt from Flannery.
Flannery thows a huge punch but Viceroy dodges it nicely.
Flannery throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Viceroy keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Flannery not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Flannery looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Viceroy looks winded!
Flannery missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Flannery throwing shots but Viceroy is blocking nicely.
Viceroy avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Flannery. #T4#
Flannery thows a huge punch but Viceroy dodges it nicely.
Flannery throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Viceroy blocking the ground and pound attempt from Flannery.
Flannery throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Flannery is trying to control the action in half guard but Viceroy is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Flannery thows a huge punch but Viceroy dodges it nicely.
Flannery is nestled in close to Viceroy, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
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!
Flannery performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Flannery 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.
Viceroy trying to hold on to Flannery's head to control him but Flannery postures up.
Flannery wants to take a breather but Viceroy is having none of it.
Flannery lands with a punch from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Desmond Flannery dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Desmond Flannery's cut.
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##TD#
Flannery closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Flannery sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Viceroy defending well though.
Flannery looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Viceroy with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Flannery landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Flannery passes the guard and advances to mount!
Flannery postures up and throws a big right hand. BOOM! Right on the button! Viceroy is out cold - huge knockout for Flannery!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Desmond Flannery!
A victorious Desmond Flannery thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: CEFC Fight Night 225
Date: May 31, 2018

#R1#
Juravlev lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Flannery backs up against the cage.
Desmond Flannery seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Juravlev throws a looping overhand right but Flannery ducks down to avoid it. #TD#
Flannery scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Juravlev is looking to reverse the position.
The ground and pound from Flannery seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Juravlev is trying to get back to half guard.
Flannery throws an elbow but Juravlev slips to the side and avoids it well.
Juravlev is looking for a sweep.
Juravlev is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Juravlev looks like he's trying to stand up.
Flannery 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.
Juravlev is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Flannery scores with a couple of nice shots.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Juravlev preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Flannery lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Flannery is trying to control. Juravlev wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Flannery landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Juravlev is pressing down on Flannery's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T1#
Flannery loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Flannery won't allow Juravlev to sweep him here.
Juravlev trying to control the position here.
Flannery working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Flannery is fighting to break Juravlev's control of his arms but Juravlev is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Flannery wants to control from the top but Juravlev keeps moving.
Juravlev wants to sweep but no luck.
Flannery postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Flannery trying to control but Juravlev is working from the bottom. #ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Juravlev manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Juravlev scores a nice knee to the body.
Flannery misses with a short punch on the inside.
Flannery throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Juravlev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T2#
Juravlev lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Juravlev will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Flannery closes this distance looking for a takedown but Juravlev circles away.
Flannery on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Juravlev lands an overhand right.
Flannery misses with a takedown
and Juravlev counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Juravlev dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Flannery closes this distance looking for a takedown but Juravlev circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Desmond Flannery. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A shot to the liver by Juravlev. Beautiful body shot.
Flannery is breathing heavily.
Juravlev fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Horrible takedown attempt by Flannery or perhaps it was just good defense by Juravlev, which made it look bad.
Flannery gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Juravlev.
Juravlev lands a jab.#T3#
Flannery misses with a takedown #KD2#
and Juravlev counters with a crisp one two that drops Flannery! Juravlev thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Flannery to his feet! Flannery is in big trouble!#ROC2#
Flannery is rocked!
Juravlev lands a big right hook! Flannery looks hurt but is still standing! Juravlev lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Flannery falls down and Juravlev dives in with a huge hammer fist! Flannery's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Juravlev runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Alexey Juravlev!
Alexey Juravlev seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: CEFC 290
Date: May 26, 2018

#R1#
Flannery fails with the takedown.
Flannery tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Brown swivels and escapes.
Flannery's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Brown connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Flannery scrambles back to his feet.
Flannery avoids the head kick by Brown.
And Flannery tries to counter it with a takedown but Brown pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Brown keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Dj Brown has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Desmond Flannery.
Brown misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Brown looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#KD#
Brown lands a left and a right that send Flannery crashing to the mat, dazed. Brown thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#
Flannery is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Desmond Flannery has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Flannery switches off momentarily and Brown cracks him with a monster right hand! Flannery topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Brown dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Brown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dj Brown!

Event: CEFC 287
Date: May 05, 2018

#R1#
Anstey lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #CUT#
It looks like Desmond Flannery has been cut.
Flannery looks to land a right hand but Anstey moved out of range.
Flannery gets caught by a brutal right hook which buckles his knees! Flannery tries to backpedal with his spaghettilegs but Anstey is headhunting and goes for the kill. A jab and a right hook connect and Flannery buckles badly as his eyes roll back. The referee steps in and saves Flannery!! Flannery is complaining but he was clearly out on his feet. Anstey throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmm spit-tastic.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bunny Anstey!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Bunny Anstey made sure he mentioned My$tic Clothing ~ (`10%Laundry`), along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 10, 2018

#R1##TD2#
Flannery drives through with a takedown into guard.
Flannery lands a couple of elbows.#SUB#
Emiliodingko working for a triangle but Flannery defends it easily. #SUB#
Emiliodingko looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Flannery lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Flannery cracks Emiliodingko with a solid left hand.
Flannery postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Flannery postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Flannery's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #ROC2#
Emiliodingko is rocked!
Emiliodingko really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Flannery arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Emiliodingko's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Desmond Flannery!
After winning the bout, Desmond Flannery thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: MMMA 65 Kelly vs Vurny
Date: Feb 25, 2018

#R1##TD2#
Flannery closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Nasimentu quickly recovers to half guard.#SUB#
Nasimentu looking for submissions off his back.
Flannery thows a huge punch but Nasimentu dodges it nicely.
Flannery seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Flannery working the head and body with strikes. #CUT2#
It looks like Valentin Nasimentu has been cut.
The fighters are battling for position here. Nasimentu manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Flannery lands a couple of digs.
Flannery must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Flannery lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Flannery wants to control from the top but Nasimentu keeps moving. #SUB#
Nasimentu working for a triangle but Flannery defends it easily.
Nasimentu controlling Flannery's posture. #SUB#
Flannery avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Flannery lands a couple of decent looking shots.#CUT2#
Valentin Nasimentu's cut is getting worse.#T1#
Nasimentu looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Flannery controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Flannery landing some decent shots from guard. #CUT2#
Jeez, Valentin Nasimentu's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Desmond Flannery!
Desmond Flannery seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Valentin Nasimentu was interviewed post fight and said 'God give me strength to overcome this lose. I will be back better than ever!'.

Event: MADNESS Fight League v1
Date: Jan 28, 2018

#R1#
Flannery changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hari tries to avoid it but Flannery manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hari to the ground. Hari escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hari thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Flannery if he has to take too many more of those. #CL2#
Hari forces Flannery back against the cage and clinches.
Nice elbow from Hari. #CUT2#
It looks like Desmond Flannery has been cut.
Flannery is breathing heavily.
Hari gets underhooks to prevent Flannery's takedown attempt.
A shot in the inside from Hari.
Hari lands with a short shot to the head.
Flannery takes an elbow to the temple.
Flannery drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hari gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Desmond Flannery. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Flannery wants a takedown.
Hari lands a hook that snaps the head of Flannery backwards.
Hari lands a shoulder strike. #ROC2#
Flannery is rocked!#CUT2#
Desmond Flannery's cut is getting worse.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Flannery has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hari avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Flannery is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hari gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hari lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Oh Flannery is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Flannery goes for a takedown attempt but Hari pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL2#
Hari moves into range and clinches up with Flannery.
Flannery seems to have got his legs back now.#T1#
Flannery is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hari pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Hari jerks Flannery's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Flannery drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Hari goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Hari because Flannery was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Harold Hari!
Harold Hari decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: MMMA 53 Kelly vs Garbutt 2
Date: Dec 03, 2017

#R1#
Flannery looks to land a left hand but Larson moved out of range nicely.
Larson shoots in for a takedown but Flannery shows good takedown defense. #TD#
Larson feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Flannery keeping moving, preventing Larson from controlling successfully.
Larson stops Flannery from standing up.
Larson trying to control but Flannery is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flannery can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Larson controls the pace.
Larson trying to control but Flannery is working from the bottom.
Larson 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#
Flannery keeping full guard, as Larson tries to pass.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Flannery wants to get back to his feet but Larson is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Larson.
Flannery is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Larson.
Flannery looks to score with a jab to the body but Larson is just out of range.
Flannery looks to land a left hand but Larson moved out of range nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Flannery. Those never looked like landing.
Larson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CUT2#
It looks like Butch Larson has been cut.
Larson avoids a punch combination nicely. #T2##TD#
Larson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Flannery was covering up waiting for the punch and Larson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Flannery is looking to stand back up but Larson counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Flannery. #REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Larson throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Flannery to regain full 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!
Flannery keeping full guard, as Larson tries to pass.
Flannery wants to stand up but Larson is controlling him. #T3#
Larson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Flannery is looking to stand up but Larson isn't so interested in that idea.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Larson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Larson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Flannery works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Flannery wants to stand and escape but Larson is having none of it.
Larson content to stall in guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Larson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Flannery misses with a hook. Larson ducked under it nicely.
Flannery misses with a straight right.
Flannery swinging wildly here.
Flannery throws a right and a left that Larson avoids nicely.
Flannery swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Larson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Flannery.
Flannery misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Larson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Flannery throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Larson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Larson shoots in for a double leg but Flannery sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Butch Larson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Flannery misses with an uppercut #TD#
and Larson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Flannery is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Larson dives into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Desmond Flannery dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Butch Larson's cut.
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#
Nice defenses there by Larson.
Larson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Flannery counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Larson thinking.
Butch Larson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Flannery lunges at Larson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Larson's hand.
Flannery works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Flannery misses with an uppercut.
Larson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #KD2#
Larson ducks straight into an uppercut from Flannery and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Larson manages to regain guard straight away.
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!#SU2#
Flannery decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Larson, up you get!
Desmond Flannery seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Flannery misses with a double jab.
Larson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Flannery lands an overhand right.
Larson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Desmond Flannery is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Flannery looks to land a combination but Larson avoids it well.
Flannery throws a right hand that misses #CL#
and Larson counters by clinching up.
Flannery is trying to break the clinch but Larson has him pressed against the cage.
Flannery has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A frustrated look appears on Flannery's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Flannery's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Larson prevents Flannery from breaking the clinch.
Flannery is trying to force a seperation but Larson has the dominant position.
Nice body punch from Larson.
Flannery working hard to break the clinch.
Flannery looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Flannery looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Flannery stops a takedown attempt from Larson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Butch Larson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Flannery has had enough of the clinch but Larson keeps him there for the moment.#T2##BC2#
Flannery breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Decent striking displayed by Flannery there.
Larson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Flannery.
Larson shoots in but Flannery avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Larson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Flannery keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Desmond Flannery seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Larson shoots in looking for a takedown. Flannery tries to sprawl out of it but Larson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Flannery manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Larson tries for a takedown but Flannery sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Flannery might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Larson tries to move into range but Flannery moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Larson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Larson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T3#
Flannery looks to score with a jab to the body but Larson is just out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Larson is defended easily by Flannery.#KD2#
Flannery bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Larson! He dives into his guard looking to finish! #ROC2#
Larson is rocked!#SU2#
Flannery gets to his feet. Larson looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Larson bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Flannery comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Larson falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Larson was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Desmond Flannery!
A very excited looking Desmond Flannery 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: MMMA Clown Caos 23
Date: Oct 11, 2017

#R1#
Flannery ducks under a wild hook from Kwiecinski.
Decent striking displayed by Flannery there.
Flannery shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kwiecinski defends it nicely.
Kwiecinski misses with an uppercut.
Kwiecinski looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kwiecinski throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Flannery connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kwiecinski tries to get into range but Flannery steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Kwiecinski! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Flannery scores the big KO victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Desmond Flannery!
After winning the bout, Desmond Flannery thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: MMMA 38 Steve vs Legstrong
Date: Aug 26, 2017

#R1#
Flannery takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Flannery fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Flannery walks into a jab.
Flannery tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kedorf sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Flannery somewhat.
A nice side step and Kedorf releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kedorf ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Flannery shoots in and drives through. Kedorf sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Desmond Flannery. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kedorf wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Flannery is breathing heavily.
Kedorf works Flannery's body with a nice hook.
Kedorf cracks Flannery with a right hand to the side of the head.#CUT2#
It looks like Desmond Flannery has been cut.
Kedorf ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kedorf swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Flannery.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Flannery switches off momentarily and Kedorf cracks him with a monster right hand! Flannery topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Kedorf dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Kedorf!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Barol Kedorf!
Post fight, Barol Kedorf stared into the camera and said 'Juz nie moge sie doczekac, az wroce do domu i przytule mojego synka Morysa. Wezme Go na kolana, a potem poloze sie obok Niego i razem zasniemy. To jest prawdziwe szczescie'.

Event: MMMA LA: Patton vs Satan
Date: Jul 12, 2017

#R1#
Flannery has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Flannery shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Catchmaer displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Flannery.
Catchmaer is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CL2#
Catchmaer instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Catchmaer manages to break the clinch.
Catchmaer throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Flannery on the side of the head.
Flannery misses with a takedown attempt - Catchmaer sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Flannery throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Catchmaer's waist but Catchmaer gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Flannery off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Desmond Flannery. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Flannery manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Catchmaer on his heels. He'll look to pass Catchmaer's guard now, I'm sure.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Catchmaer has his hands on Flannery's head, controlling the position.
Flannery stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Catchmaer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Flannery missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Flannery thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Catchmaer is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T1##SUB#
Flannery is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Catchmaer is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Catchmaer has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##SUB#
Flannery is looking for a triangle but Catchmaer pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Flannery pushes a forearm under Catchmaer's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Catchmaer is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Desmond Flannery!
After winning the bout, Desmond Flannery thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: HFC Challengers 92
Date: Apr 16, 2017

#R1##CL#
Dollar closes the distance and clinches.
Flannery wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dollar lands a nice elbow. #CUT#
It looks like Desmond Flannery has been cut.
Dollar looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Flannery tries to break free but Dollar pushes him back against the cage.
Flannery wants to break free but Dollar has control.
Dollar lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Flannery is trying to break free.
Dollar utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Flannery is trying to push Dollar away but Dollar has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Dollar prevents Flannery from breaking the clinch.
Dollar stalling the fight. #BC2#
Flannery breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Flannery misses.
Flannery fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Dollar showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Flannery. #CL#
Dollar instigates a clinch.
Dollar lands an elbow just above Flannery 's eye. #T1#
Flannery wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Flannery wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dollar lands a damaging elbow.
Flannery wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Flannery wants to break the clinch but can't.
Flannery wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dollar prevents Flannery from breaking the clinch.
Dollar is struggling to control the position.
Flannery is trying to break the clinch but Dollar has him pressed against the cage.
Flannery is trying to break free.
Flannery is trying to force a seperation but Dollar has the dominant position.
Flannery tries to circle away but Dollar has him pinned against the cage.
Dollar content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Flannery wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dollar has him pressed against the cage.
Dollar lands an elbow inside that Flannery shrugs off. #CUT#
That has opened up Desmond Flannery's cut even more.
Dollar lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Flannery wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dollar has him pressed against the cage.#T2#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dollar.
Flannery letting Dollar take a breather here.
Flannery is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Flannery wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dollar throws an elbow but it misses.
Flannery wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dollar just leaning against Flannery, taking a breather.
Flannery wants to break the clinch but can't.
Flannery is trying to force a seperation but Dollar has the dominant position.
Flannery tries to circle away but Dollar has him pinned against the cage.
Flannery is trying to break the clinch but Dollar is controlling him.
Dollar unloads a knee to the mid-section. Flannery lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Flannery looks winded!
Flannery is trying to force a seperation but Dollar has the dominant position.
Dollar slows down the pace here.
Dollar is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Dollar creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Flannery's defenses. #CUT#
The cut above Desmond Flannery's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#T3#
Dollar lands a damaging elbow.
Dollar lands a damaging elbow. #CUT#
Desmond Flannery'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 Desmond Flannery's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Diamond Dollar!
Diamond Dollar seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: HFC 304 Fame vs Wade II
Date: Mar 11, 2017

#R1##TD#
Flannery decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Flannery seems to be looking for submissions.
Hari tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Flannery working over Hari with some ground and pound. Hari looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Flannery looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hari with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Flannery blocks the strikes from Hari.
Flannery lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Flannery drops an elbow to the side of Hari's head.
Hari is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Flannery working Hari over with strikes.
Hari taking some punishment here, with Flannery in his half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Flannery lands with a punch from half guard.
Hari punching from the bottom.
Flannery winds up and cracks Hari with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Flannery is nestled in close to Hari, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#ROC#
Hari is rocked!
Hari punching from the bottom.
Hari is still in real trouble! Can Flannery finish him?
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB#
Flannery wants to work for an arm triangle but Hari is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hari throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Hari seems to have recovered his senses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hari punching from the bottom. #SUB#
Flannery is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hari defends it well.
Flannery working the head and body with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Flannery lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Hari quite badly. Hari pulls Flannery in close trying to recover. Flannery postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Hari on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Hari doesn't seem to be complaining too much.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Desmond Flannery!
During a confident post fight interview, Desmond Flannery thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: TWGC 15 (265+lbs, D1): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Mar 04, 2017

Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Dido Vicini and Desmond Flannery. Vicini comes to the cage accompanied by Mother. Flannery has chosen Dropkick Murphys - I'm Shipping Up To Boston as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

180 cm
25 yrs
220 lbs

192 cm
35 yrs
270 lbs

Vicini

Flannery

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Dido Vicini! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Desmond Flannery!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.

Flannery shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Vicini's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Vicini (0) vs (2) Flannery
Flannery pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vicini is keeping the position for now.
Vicini is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vicini (2) vs (2) Flannery

Vicini wants to work for an arm triangle but Flannery is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Vicini seems to be looking for submissions.

Vicini is working for an americana but Flannery has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Vicini was thinking about the submission.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Flannery is looking for a triangle but Vicini pushes his legs off easily.
Vicini stands and throws Flannery's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Vicini (5) vs (2) Flannery

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vicini wants to lay and pray for a moment but Flannery keeps working.
A lull in the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Flannery tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Vicini wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Vicini trying to control the position but Flannery is working away.

Vicini working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vicini wants to control for a moment but Flannery uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Vicini passes to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Vicini (8) vs (2) Flannery
Flannery tries to improve position but can't.
Vicini moves into full mount!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Vicini (10) vs (2) Flannery
Vicini prevents Flannery from getting the reversal.
Vicini is trying to control here but Flannery has managed to regain half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Flannery is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Vicini pulls his head out easily.

Vicini seems to be looking for submissions.
Vicini moves nicely into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Vicini (13) vs (2) Flannery

Vicini is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Flannery knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Vicini wants to lay and pray for a moment but Flannery keeps working.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vicini is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Flannery is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Flannery tries to buck Vicini off but Vicini is having none of it.
Vicini has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Vicini (15) vs (2) Flannery
Vicini tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Vicini moves to his opponent's back but Flannery bucks him off and ends up in guard. A bit of a disaster there for Vicini.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vicini (15) vs (4) Flannery

Flannery avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's five minutes gone in the round.

Flannery is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Flannery wants to pass the guard but Vicini is keeping the position.
Vicini is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Vicini wants to sweep here but Flannery controlling him for the moment.
Flannery trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vicini wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

Flannery drops back, looking for a kneebar! Vicini looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Vicini looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Vicini!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Vicini (19) vs (4) Flannery
Vicini wants to control for a moment but Flannery uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Vicini wants to control but Flannery is keeping him busy.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Vicini moves into full mount! Flannery won't be happy about that!
Score +3 for passing guard: Vicini (22) vs (4) Flannery
Vicini trying to control but Flannery is having none of it.
Flannery looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Vicini (25) vs (4) Flannery
Vicini has the hooks in. Flannery is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.

Flannery is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Vicini gets his way!
Flannery turns into Vicini and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vicini (25) vs (6) Flannery
Flannery advances position into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Vicini (25) vs (9) Flannery
Flannery tries to move into full mount but can't pass Vicini's legs.
Vicini manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vicini (27) vs (9) Flannery

Flannery looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Vicini is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Vicini advances to half guard.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.

Vicini seems to be working for a kimura but Flannery defends the submission attempt.
Vicini works his way into full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Vicini (30) vs (9) Flannery
Flannery tries to reverse the position but Vicini maintains control.

Vicini moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Flannery has worked his arm free - good work by Flannery!

Vicini goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Flannery has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Vicini but great work by Flannery.
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Vicini (30) vs (13) Flannery
Flannery tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.

Flannery thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.

Flannery is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Vicini knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Vicini tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Flannery working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Flannery is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Vicini is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Flannery thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
You can see the frustration on Vicini's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Vicini regains half guard.
Vicini is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Flannery is trying to work for a kimura but Vicini is defending well.
Vicini slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

Flannery is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Vicini had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Flannery defends it easily.
Vicini bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Flannery's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vicini (32) vs (13) Flannery
Flannery keeping full guard, as Vicini tries to pass.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Vicini sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Flannery's guard.

Vicini is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Flannery has managed to free his arm - good work.

Vicini is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Flannery is just riding it out for now. Vicini eventually gives up the hold.

Vicini is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Vicini moves nicely into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Vicini (35) vs (13) Flannery

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Vicini advances to mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Vicini (37) vs (13) Flannery

Vicini jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Flannery is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Flannery and Vicini has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.

Vicini tries for a kimura but Flannery is defending well.
Flannery is looking for a sweep.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.

Vicini tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Vicini wants to control for a moment but Flannery uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.

Vicini is working for a kimura but Flannery is defending it quite comfortably.
Vicini is pressing down on Flannery's thigh, looking to free his foot. Flannery is holding on for now.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.

Vicini is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Flannery doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Vicini.

Vicini is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Flannery gets back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Flannery had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Vicini defends it easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vicini takes the fight on points by 37 to 13.
After winning the bout, Dido Vicini thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: HFC 300 Shankoli vs Seppo
Date: Feb 10, 2017

#R1#
Velasquez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Velasquez moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A big right from Flannery misses.
Flannery misses with a takedown
enabling Velasquez to counter with a crisp jab.
Flannery showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Velasquez.
Velasquez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Desmond Flannery. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Flannery shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Velasquez as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Velasquez's jab looks to have found its range, popping Flannery under the eye.
Flannery looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Velasquez fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Flannery throws out a powerful jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Velasquez uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Flannery has time to react.#TD#
Flannery looking to score a takedown here. Velasquez is defending well but Flannery drives through and ends up in Velasquez's guard.#T1##SUB2#
Velasquez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Flannery gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Velasquez has his foot on Flannery's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Flannery works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Flannery drops back, looking for a kneebar! Velasquez looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Velasquez looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Velasquez! #REVB##SUB2#
Velasquez is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Flannery is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Flannery is trying to work for a sweep but Velasquez has mounted him!
Flannery working to try and regain half guard. #T2#
Velasquez throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Velasquez looking to ground and pound but Flannery is blocking nicely.
Flannery working to try and regain half guard.
Velasquez scoring with strikes but Flannery is staying in there.
Velasquez throws some wild stikes that Flannery manages to avoid easily. #SUB2#
Velasquez has hold of Flannery's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Flannery manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Velasquez looking to control but Flannery is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Velasquez with a couple of short strikes.#T3#
Flannery slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Flannery looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Velasquez not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB2#
Velasquez is looking for a kimura here.
Velasquez missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Velasquez wants to control but Flannery is keeping him busy. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Velasquez is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Flannery has managed to free his arm - good work.
Velasquez looks to land a strike but Flannery avoids it nicely and regains full guard.#SUB#
Flannery is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Velasquez is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Flannery working for a triangle but Velasquez defends it easily.
Velasquez postures up in Flannery's guard and throws a big left but Flannery blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fabricio Velasquez dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Velasquez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Flannery tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Velasquez defends well and Flannery ends up having to push Velasquez into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Velasquez doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Fabricio Velasquez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Flannery waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Velasquez.
Desmond Flannery is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Velasquez slaps away a takedown attempt from Flannery, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Velasquez throws a right hand that Flannery ducks under and follows up with a left that Flannery also avoids with ease.
A cross from Flannery lands.
Flannery's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Velasquez connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Flannery scrambles back to his feet.#TD#
Flannery fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Velasquez to the ground. Flannery is now in Velasquez's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Flannery passes Velasquez's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Velasquez. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.#SUB#
Flannery is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Velasquez is defending against the submission attempts here by Flannery. #SUB#
Flannery is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T1##SUB#
Flannery seems to be working for a kimura but Velasquez defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Flannery is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Flannery is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB2#
Velasquez actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Flannery wants to work for an arm triangle but Velasquez is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Velasquez manages to get to full guard. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Flannery stands up over Velasquez, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB2#
Velasquez is looking for a triangle but Flannery pushes his legs off easily.
Flannery won't allow Velasquez to sweep him here.
Desmond Flannery overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Flannery keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Velasquez's head.
Flannery stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Velasquez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Flannery working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Velasquez's head.#ROC#
Velasquez is rocked!#SUB#
Flannery thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Velasquez is still in real trouble! Can Flannery finish him?#SUB#
Flannery is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Flannery thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Flannery is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB#
Flannery is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Flannery working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Velasquez's head.#SUB#
Flannery drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Flannery jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Flannery drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Flannery jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Flannery is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T3#
Flannery pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Velasquez is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Velasquez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Velasquez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Flannery drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Flannery jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Flannery passes into half guard. #SUB#
Flannery is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Velasquez defends it well. #SUB#
Flannery is working for a kimura but Velasquez is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Velasquez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Flannery pulls his head out easily.
Flannery passes to side control.
Velasquez is trying to control Flannery's posture but Flannery avoids it. #SUB#
Flannery is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Velasquez looks calm but he's in trouble here. Flannery gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Velasquez is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Flannery lets go of the hold and Velasquez can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Desmond Flannery!
An out of breath Desmond Flannery thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Fabricio Velasquez stepped up to the mic, saying 'My camp trained hard, but the better fighter won on the day. I won't let it keep me down. I'll be back, training, at the first chance I get.'.

Event: HFC 294 Derksen vs Matthews 3
Date: Dec 31, 2016

#R1##TD#
Kamen gets caught flat footed, as Flannery shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#ES2#
Kamen uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Kamen keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Flannery throws a head kick but Kamen moves out of range.
Kamen throws a series of strikes that have Flannery backpedaling. #CUT2#
It looks like Desmond Flannery has been cut.
Desmond Flannery seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Flannery tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kamen swivels and escapes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
No luck for Flannery with that takedown attempt.
Kamen is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Flannery with a body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Desmond Flannery. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice sprawl there from Kamen as Flannery shoots in.#CL2#
Flannery tries to keep at a distance but Kamen has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kamen lands with a light punch inside.
Kamen lands a body punch in the clinch.
Flannery drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kamen gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A short uppercut from Kamen.
Kamen gets underhooks to prevent Flannery's takedown attempt.
Kamen gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Flannery.
Kamen is working Flannery over against the cage.
Flannery is breathing heavily.#T1#
Kamen is working Flannery over against the cage.
Kamen lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kamen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kamen lands with a light punch inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kamen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Flannery is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kamen gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Good body shot from Kamen.
A left hand lands to the body for Kamen.
Kamen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kamen lands an uppercut.
Kamen lands a nice shot to the body.
Kamen lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kamen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Flannery backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kamen is working Flannery over against the cage.
A body shot lands from Kamen.
Kamen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Flannery backwards.
Kamen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Kamen. #T2#
Kamen pushes Flannery back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kamen lands with a light punch inside.
Kamen pushes Flannery back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kamen.
Kamen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kamen lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Flannery to his knees! Kamen keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Charles Kamen!
Charles Kamen decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: HFC 285 Yiftos vs Klitschko
Date: Oct 29, 2016

#R1#
Roscrow throws a jab but it's blocked by Flannery. #TD#
Flannery decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Roscrow regains full guard. Nicely done.
Flannery scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Roscrow is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Flannery cracks Roscrow with a solid left hand.
We've been hearing that Flannery has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#SUB2#
Roscrow working for a triangle but Flannery defends it easily.
Flannery throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Flannery chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Flannery avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Flannery chips away with some ground and pound.#CUT#
It looks like Perry Roscrow has been cut.
Flannery scoring with punches to the head and body. #CUT#
That has opened up Perry Roscrow's cut even more.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Roscrow had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Flannery defends it easily.
Roscrow working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Flannery. #T1#
Flannery working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #CUT#
Perry Roscrow'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 Perry Roscrow's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Desmond Flannery!
A victorious Desmond Flannery thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Perry Roscrow was interviewed post fight and said ' I have decided this is the right time to call an end to my career, thanks for the support guys! '.

Event: HFC 281 Satan vs Garrison
Date: Oct 01, 2016

#R1##TD2#
Winslow closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Winslow lands in his opponent's guard.
Winslow working some strikes from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Winslow wants to control from the top but Flannery keeps moving.
Flannery keeping full guard, as Winslow tries to pass.
Flannery preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Winslow slips nicely into half guard.
Winslow is keen to just control but Flannery is a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Winslow is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB2#
Winslow looking for a submission but Flannery manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt. #SUB2#
Winslow is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Flannery is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Flannery has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##T1#
Flannery throwing strikes but missing.
Flannery lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Flannery landing with the ground and pound.
Flannery with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Winslow has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Flannery working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Winslow is looking for a triangle but Flannery pushes his legs off easily.
Winslow working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Flannery.
Our spies down at at World Combat Sports Academy inform us that Winslow has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Winslow looking for a guillotine here but Flannery defends easily. #SUB2#
Winslow looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T2##SUB2#
Flannery stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Winslow has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Flannery manages to get his head free but now Winslow has transitioned to an armbar! Flannery grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Winslow! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Shane Winslow!
Post fight, an emotional Shane Winslow said 'And once again I show that I have improved, in every aspect of the game, whoever you are, don't give up on anything, I am the proof that if you want it bad enough, you get it! '.

Event: HFC Challengers 82
Date: Aug 21, 2016

#R1#
Danga de danga de dang - Huey scores with a four punch combination!#CUT2#
It looks like Desmond Flannery has been cut.
Huey throws a looping overhand right but Flannery ducks down to avoid it.
Flannery keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Baby Huey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Flannery slips under a jab.
Huey misses with an uppercut. Flannery saw that one coming.#TD#
Huey gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Flannery to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Flannery trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Flannery lands a couple of digs.
Huey is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Flannery is controlling him.
Flannery working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Huey wants to stand and escape but Flannery is having none of it.
Flannery throws a big elbow that misses.
Flannery stops Huey from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Flannery postures up in Huey's guard and throws a big left but Huey blocks it.
Flannery might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Flannery in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've been hearing that Flannery has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T1#
Flannery throws a big right hand that misses.
Flannery's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Huey is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Flannery stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Huey swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Flannery throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Huey works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Flannery distracts Huey with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Flannery trying to control but Huey is working from the bottom.
Flannery won't allow Huey to get back to his feet.
Flannery trying to control but Huey is working from the bottom.
Huey is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Flannery is controlling him.
Flannery trying to control the position from guard on top but Huey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Huey lands a nice looking body shot. #T2#
Huey fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Flannery on the side of the head.
A jab from Huey misses.
Flannery tries to counter with a takedown but Huey is quick to defend against it.
Huey throws a hook but Flannery avoids it easily.
Flannery shoots for a takedown but Huey saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#KD2#
Huey drops Flannery with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Flannery looks back up at him and smiles so Huey waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Huey lands a nice shot to the body.
Huey misses with a straight right.
Flannery appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Huey misses with a two punch combination.
Huey throws a looping overhand right but Flannery ducks down to avoid it.
Flannery tries to counter with a takedown but Huey is quick to defend against it.
Huey fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Flannery drops down looking for a counter takedown but Huey sprawls and moves away.
Huey connects with a right hand. Flannery shakes it off.
Flannery avoids the body shot from Huey. #T3#
Nice uppercut there from Huey.#KD2#
Huey lands a big uppercut and Flannery crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Flannery looks OK. Huey waves Flannery back to his feet!#ROC2#
Flannery is rocked!
Huey is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Flannery flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Flannery is out cold! Huey holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Baby Huey!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Baby Huey made sure he mentioned Bushido Nutrition, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: HFC Challengers 79
Date: Jul 10, 2016

#R1#
Flannery with a hook.
Barnett takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Flannery throws a sloppy head kick and Barnett moves out of range easily.
Barnett slips a jab from Flannery.
Flannery throws a right and a left that Barnett avoids nicely. #CL2#
Barnett closes the distance and clinches.
Flannery tries to break the clinch but Barnett is controlling the position.
Flannery is pushing Barnett up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Flannery tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Barnett keeps control of Flannery as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #TD2#
Barnett has Flannery pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Barnett pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Flannery tumbling to the mat - Barnett dives into Flannery's guard.
Flannery wants to stand but Barnett is controlling the position. #SUB2#
Barnett postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Flannery is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Barnett, into his guard. #REVR#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SU#
Flannery stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T1#
Flannery throws a left and a right that both miss #TD2#
so Barnett counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #SUB2#
Barnett postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Flannery is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Barnett, into his guard. #REVR#
Flannery is looking to stand up but Barnett won't let him. #SU#
Flannery stands and steps away. Barnett gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Barnett shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Flannery sprawls well. Flannery wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Barnett gets slowly back to his feet.
Flannery connects with a looping right hand.
Flannery throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Flannery pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Barnett throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Flannery's waist but Flannery gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Barnett off to one side.
Barnett fails with the takedown.
Desmond Flannery has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brock Barnett.#T2#
Flannery misses with a series of wild punches.
A head kick misses from Flannery.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barnett blocks a head kick by Flannery.
Barnett blocks a head kick by Flannery.
Barnett has a takedown stuffed.
Flannery misses with a two punch combination.
Barnett shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Flannery as he avoids it easily.
Barnett keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Flannery.
A lazy left from Flannery finds it's target.
Barnett walks into a straight right hand from Flannery.
Barnett shoots in for a double leg but Flannery sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A punch lands to the side of Barnett 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Flannery throws a combination. Barnett tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Good shot there by Flannery.
Barnett shoots in for a takedown but Flannery shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Flannery misses with a head kick. #T3#
Flannery lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Flannery.#CUT#
It looks like Brock Barnett has been cut.
Barnett shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Flannery went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Flannery swinging wildly here.
Barnett is trying hard to land a takedown here. Flannery sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Barnett shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Flannery pinned against the cage. Flannery gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Flannery throws a sloppy head kick and Barnett moves out of range easily.
Barnett will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Flannery lands with a cross.
It looks like Flannery has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Barnett drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Barnett ducks right into an uppercut from Flannery.
The fight stays on the outside here - Barnett looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Flannery swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Nice takedown defense from Flannery. No joy for Barnett on that attempt.
Flannery swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Barnett is sent reeling backwards by a solid uppercut. He barely regains his balance and Flannery moves in for the kill throwing a continuous barrage of punches that force the ref to step in.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Desmond Flannery!
After winning the bout, Desmond Flannery thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: TWGC 11 (265+lbs, D2): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: May 18, 2016

Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Desmond Flannery and Miles Tandem. Flannery comes to the cage accompanied by Dropkick Murphys - I'm Shipping Up To Boston. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

192 cm
31 yrs
270 lbs

188 cm
18 yrs
256 lbs

Flannery

Tandem

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Desmond Flannery! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Miles Tandem!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Stewart Dunkirk and Alan Glass.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.

Tandem gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Flannery to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Flannery (2) vs (0) Tandem

Flannery drops back, looking for a kneebar! Tandem looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Tandem looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Tandem!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Flannery (2) vs (4) Tandem

Tandem is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Flannery knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Tandem swings around for an armbar but Flannery sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Tandem's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Flannery (4) vs (4) Tandem

That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Flannery has gone for a leg lock! Tandem slips out almost immediately though and dives into Flannery's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Flannery (4) vs (6) Tandem

Tandem avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Tandem is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Flannery is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Flannery has escaped and now he's on top!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Flannery (6) vs (6) Tandem
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tandem looking for a sweep. Not yet Tandem, not yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flannery works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Tandem is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Flannery's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Flannery's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Flannery (6) vs (10) Tandem
Tandem has the hooks in. Flannery is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.

Tandem is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Flannery knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Flannery for a finish.
Flannery rolls, trying to escape but Tandem keeps control of the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flannery tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!

Tandem goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Flannery is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Flannery (8) vs (10) Tandem
Flannery wants to pass the guard but Tandem is keeping the position.
Flannery slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Flannery (11) vs (10) Tandem

Flannery thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Flannery looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Flannery tries for a kimura but Tandem is defending well.

Flannery goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Tandem rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Flannery's guard! Nice work there by Tandem!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Flannery (11) vs (12) Tandem

Flannery looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Tandem has picked Flannery up and slammed him! Flannery can't keep hold of the triangle and Tandem manages to pass to side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Flannery (11) vs (15) Tandem

Tandem is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Flannery knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Flannery manages to get back to half guard.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Tandem prevents Flannery from improving his position.
Tandem should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.

Flannery actively working from the bottom here.

Flannery looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's six minutes gone in the round.

Flannery actively working from the bottom here.

Tandem seems to be looking for submissions.

Tandem is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Tandem moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Flannery.
Score +3 for passing guard: Flannery (11) vs (18) Tandem

That's seven minutes gone in the round.

Flannery swings around for an armbar but Tandem sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Flannery's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Flannery (15) vs (20) Tandem
Tandem stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Flannery swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Flannery can't keep his opponent in guard - Tandem advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

Flannery looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Flannery is looking to improve his position.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.

Tandem moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Flannery.
Score +3 for passing guard: Flannery (15) vs (23) Tandem

Tandem is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Flannery is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Flannery is looking for a sweep.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.

Tandem wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Flannery, who protects the arm well.
Flannery tries to bench press Tandem off him but Tandem keeps the position.
Flannery is working hard here to advance position.

Tandem goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Flannery has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Tandem but great work by Flannery.
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Flannery (19) vs (23) Tandem
Flannery works to advance to full mount. Tandem defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Flannery (21) vs (23) Tandem

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.

Flannery is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Tandem has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Tandem!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Flannery (21) vs (25) Tandem
Tandem stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Flannery swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Flannery looking for a guillotine here but Tandem defends easily.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Tandem tries to free his leg and advance position but Flannery is retaining full guard.

Flannery has his foot on Tandem's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tandem works his way back into a safe position though.
Tandem stands and throws Flannery's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Flannery (21) vs (28) Tandem

Tandem is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Flannery looks calm but he's in trouble here. Tandem gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Flannery is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Tandem lets go of the hold and Flannery can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Miles Tandem!
A very excited looking Miles Tandem 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: HFC 258 TNT
Date: Apr 23, 2016

#R1##TD2#
Flannery bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SUB2#
Flannery tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Flannery has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Flannery has an Americana. Gonawyn didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Flannery is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Flannery hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Desmond Flannery!
After winning the bout, Desmond Flannery thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

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