Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 30, 2019

#R1#
Oubaali keeps McLarnin at a distance using the push kick.
Oubaali wants to clinch up but McLarnin keeps it at a distance.
A punch combination from McLarnin misses.
Danga de danga de dang - Oubaali scores with a four punch combination!
Oubaali thumps McLarnin with a low kick.
Oubaali fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McLarnin on the side of the head.#CL#
Oubaali has McLarnin up against the cage in a clinch.
Oubaali pushes McLarnin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC#
McLarnin is rocked!
McLarnin prevents a body shot from Oubaali.
Oubaali tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Oubaali.
McLarnin is still on wobbly legs! Can Oubaali finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
Oubaali pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McLarnin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McLarnin seems to have recovered his senses.#T1#
McLarnin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Oubaali. #CL#
Oubaali gets a clinch. #TD2#
McLarnin has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Oubaali regains guard immediately.
Oubaali is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
McLarnin won't allow Oubaali to sweep him here.
Oubaali is striking from the bottom but McLarnin uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
McLarnin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Still in half guard, McLarnin seems content to control.
McLarnin is looking to advance position but Oubaali won't allow it.
McLarnin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Oubaali keeps working. #T2#
McLarnin tries to pass the half guard into mount. Oubaali knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
McLarnin is nestled in close to Oubaali, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Oubaali gets full guard.
McLarnin stopping the sweep attempt from Oubaali.
McLarnin postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
McLarnin sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Oubaali looking for a sweep. Not yet Oubaali, not yet. #T3#
McLarnin is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Oubaali is trying to keep McLarnin in close.
Oubaali manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McLarnin manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
McLarnin keeping moving, preventing Oubaali from controlling successfully.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
McLarnin working a defensive guard but Oubaali manages to pass into side control anyway.
McLarnin tries to buck Oubaali off but Oubaali is having none of it.#T4#
McLarnin is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Oubaali off and has taken his back!
McLarnin keeps control of the position as Oubaali tries to break free.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ali Oubaali dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Oubaali tries to clinch there but McLarnin circles away.
McLarnin slaps away a takedown attempt from Oubaali, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Oubaali tries to clinch there but McLarnin circles away.
As Oubaali backs off McLarnin throws a huge counter combo but Oubaali manages to avoid it all.
McLarnin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Oubaali.
Oubaali misses with a wild combination.
Jab from Oubaali.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oubaali scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Oubaali throws a right and a left that both miss.
It seemed like McLarnin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice sprawl there from McLarnin as Oubaali shoots in.
Ali Oubaali seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Oubaali thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on McLarnin if he has to take too many more of those.
Oubaali shoots in looking for a takedown. McLarnin tries to sprawl out of it but Oubaali keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McLarnin manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Oubaali looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ali Oubaali. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Oubaali rushes McLarnin and presses him up against the cage.
McLarnin takes a shot to the head.
McLarnin blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Oubaali fails to land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Oubaali.
Oubaali drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #T2#
Oubaali lands with a left to the head.
Oubaali throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McLarnins head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
McLarnin wants a takedown.
Oubaali lands a body shot. #BC#
Oubaali breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Oubaali stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Oubaali wants it to stay on the feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McLarnin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Oubaali is looking to clinch but McLarnin is avoiding it.
McLarnin lunges at Oubaali with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Oubaali's hand.
Oubaali is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McLarnin can do to turn this around?
McLarnin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Oubaali.#T3#
Oubaali shoots for a double leg takedown but McLarnin sprawls well. He's pushed Oubaali's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
McLarnin tries to counter with a clinch but Oubaali shakes him off and moves away.
Oubaali uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McLarnin.
Oubaali seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
McLarnin doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Oubaali counters with a straight right hand.
Oubaali uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McLarnin.
Oubaali is looking to clinch.
Oubaali uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McLarnin has time to react.
Oubaali moves in looking to clinch but McLarnin pushes him off.
Oubaali lands an overhand right.
A good leg kick by Oubaali.
Ali Oubaali is winning the standup battle so far.
Oubaali wants to clinch up but McLarnin keeps it at a distance.#T4#
Oubaali throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Oubaali moves out of range of the strikes.
Oubaali tries to counter by moving into the clinch but McLarnin manages to circle out of the way.
McLarnin misses with a hook.
Oubaali wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Oubaali misses with a series of wild punches. #KD#
Oubaali lands a left and a right that send McLarnin crashing to the mat, dazed. Oubaali thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McLarnin throws a lazy right hand but Oubaali sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Oubaali fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#CL#
Oubaali has taken the fight to the clinch.
McLarnin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Oubaali lands an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ali Oubaali dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
McLarnin lands with a straight right. Oubaali didn't see that one coming.
McLarnin has his takedown stuffed#KD#
and Oubaali counters with a nice right hand that sends McLarnin toppling to the canvas! McLarnin scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Oubaali finish him?!
Oubaali wants to clinch up but McLarnin keeps it at a distance.
Oubaali scores with a push kick.
Oubaali cracks McLarnin with a good jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oubaali misses with a body shot.
Oubaali throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McLarnin.
Oubaali rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McLarnin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Oubaali looks to land a combination but McLarnin avoids it well. #T1#
Oubaali misses with a hook to the body
and McLarnin counters with a good low kick that Oubaali was not able to check.
Oubaali swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McLarnin wants to counter with a clinch but Oubaali pushes him away.
Oubaali throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #TD2#
Oubaali gets caught flat footed, as McLarnin shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
McLarnin wants to control from the top but Oubaali keeps moving.
McLarnin content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB#
Oubaali is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McLarnin defends well.
Oubaali knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McLarnin on the ground.
Oubaali wants to control the position but McLarnin says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Oubaali on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Oubaali tries to get out of the position.#T2#
Oubaali tries to get to full guard but McLarnin has control of the leg.
McLarnin sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Oubaali is looking for a sweep. McLarnin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jimmy McLarnin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jimmy McLarnin has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3##SUB2#
McLarnin is looking for a kimura but Oubaali is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for McLarnin to get the leverage.
McLarnin is pressing down on Oubaali's thigh, looking to free his foot. Oubaali is holding on for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McLarnin lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB2#
McLarnin is working for a kimura but Oubaali is defending it quite comfortably.
Oubaali punching from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #T4#
McLarnin seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Oubaali is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
McLarnin is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Oubaali is pressing down on McLarnin's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ali Oubaali is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Oubaali is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst McLarnin is controlling him.
Oubaali wants to sweep but no luck.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McLarnin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ali Oubaali!
Ali Oubaali made sure to mention his sponsor, VanDam Clothing in his post fight interview.

Event: Grand Prix Semi-Finals
Date: Jun 15, 2019

#R1#
Martinez swings away with a leg kick that misses.#TD#
Martinez throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. McLarnin was covering up waiting for the punch and Martinez finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SUB2#
Martinez got a little sloppy there for a moment and McLarnin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Martinez has managed to get both his arms back between McLarnin's legs - danger averted.
McLarnin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Martinez.
Martinez trying to control the position from guard on top but McLarnin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Martinez postures up and lands a big shot to McLarnin's brow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McLarnin controls Martinez momentarily but Martinez frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Martinez trying to control the position from guard on top but McLarnin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
McLarnin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Martinez is one step ahead there.
Martinez postures up.
Martinez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Martinez with a flurry of punches that miss.
Martinez trying to control the position from guard on top but McLarnin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McLarnin wants to stand up but Martinez is controlling him. #SUB2#
McLarnin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Martinez defends well.
Martinez wants to get up but he can't break McLarnin's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
McLarnin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Martinez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Martinez got a little sloppy there for a moment and McLarnin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Martinez has managed to get both his arms back between McLarnin's legs - danger averted.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Martinez's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Martinez content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
McLarnin is trying to control the position but Martinez postures up. #SUB2#
McLarnin looking for subs off his back but Martinez has passed one foot through into half guard.
Martinez working McLarnin over with strikes. #T3#
McLarnin wants to improve his position but Martinez is controlling well.
McLarnin keeps trying to improve his position.
Martinez is pressing down on McLarnin's thigh, looking to free his foot. McLarnin is holding on for now. #SUB#
Martinez is looking for a kimura here.
Martinez wants to pass to mount but McLarnin is defending the position.
Martinez slips a nice elbow through McLarnin's hands, connecting with McLarnin's forehead.
Martinez is looking to take a break and control but McLarnin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
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.
Martinez lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Martinez wants to take a breather but McLarnin is having none of it.
Nice strikes from Martinez there. #ES2#
McLarnin manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Martinez keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
McLarnin lands a damaging elbow.
Martinez wants a takedown.
McLarnin tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Martinez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
Martinez has clasped his hands together around McLarnin's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Martinez in the domination position with McLarnin hanging on.#SUB#
Martinez swings around for an armbar but McLarnin sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Martinez's 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 Marcos Martinez will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
McLarnin avoids the head kick by Martinez.
McLarnin stuffs the takedown attempt from Martinez. Martinez gets slowly back to his feet.
A telegraphed right hand from McLarnin misses the target.
McLarnin tries to clinch up#TD#
and Martinez counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McLarnin wants to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Martinez is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, McLarnin has managed to free his arm - good work. #T1##SUB#
Martinez 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.
McLarnin is trying to control but can't.
Martinez misses with a head shot. McLarnin uses the momentum to regain guard.
Martinez works over McLarnin with some ground and pound from guard.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
McLarnin has an active guard here but Martinez has managed to pass into half guard.
Martinez wants to lay and pray for a moment but McLarnin keeps working.
Martinez is taking a breather. McLarnin says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#ES2#
McLarnin manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Marcos Martinez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Martinez drives through with a takedown into McLarnin's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#ES2#
McLarnin has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Martinez has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#TD#
Martinez jumps into guard, dragging McLarnin to the mat. #SUB#
Martinez is looking for a triangle but McLarnin pushes his legs off easily. #T3#
McLarnin lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Martinez keeping moving, preventing McLarnin from controlling successfully.
McLarnin throwing strikes but missing.
Martinez is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
McLarnin tries to get to full guard but Martinez has control of the leg. #SUB#
Martinez is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
McLarnin avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Martinez.
Marcos Martinez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
Nice strikes from Martinez there. #ES2#
McLarnin has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Martinez is on him like a limpet, forcing McLarnin back against the cage.
Martinez tries to score a body lock takedown but McLarnin shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD#
Martinez has McLarnin pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Martinez pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending McLarnin tumbling to the mat - Martinez dives into McLarnin's guard.#ES2#
McLarnin has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Martinez has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McLarnin prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcos Martinez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Martinez.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jimmy McLarnin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Martinez dives in for a single leg takedown but McLarnin sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
McLarnin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Martinez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but McLarnin avoids it really well and circles away.
McLarnin misses with a double jab.
Martinez wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#TD#
Martinez gets the takedown into side control. #ES2#
McLarnin throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McLarnin throws a right and a left that Martinez avoids nicely.
McLarnin's jab looks to have found its range, popping Martinez under the eye.#T1#
Martinez scores with a kick to the body.
Martinez closes the distance and clinches up with McLarnin, looking for a takedown. Martinez pushes McLarnin against the cage but McLarnin circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
McLarnin lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcos Martinez. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Martinez.
Martinez cracks McLarnin with an elbow. That is naaassty.
McLarnin is working to avoid the ground and pound but Martinez connects with a decent elbow.
McLarnin is trying to work for a sweep but Martinez has mounted him!
Martinez landing strikes from the mount and McLarnin is in trouble! #ROC#
McLarnin is rocked!
McLarnin holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Martinez tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
McLarnin is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Martinez postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. McLarnin looks a forlorn figure.
McLarnin is still in real trouble! Can Martinez finish him?
Martinez avoids the attempt from McLarnin to control.
McLarnin seems to have recovered his senses.
Martinez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Martinez prevents McLarnin from getting the reversal.#SUB#
Martinez moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, McLarnin has worked his arm free - good work by McLarnin!
Martinez controls the position. #T3#
Martinez laying and praying for a moment but McLarnin takes advantage and regains half guard.
Martinez throwing shots but McLarnin is blocking nicely.
McLarnin gets full guard.
McLarnin wants to sweep but no luck.
Martinez lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
McLarnin keeping moving, preventing Martinez from controlling successfully.
McLarnin wants to stand up but Martinez is controlling him.
Martinez wanted to stand there but McLarnin had control of the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Martinez scoring with some ground and pound. #ES2#
McLarnin manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Martinez tries to pull guard but McLarnin forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
McLarnin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Martinez has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by McLarnin after a bit of a struggle. #TD#
Martinez manages to pull guard.
McLarnin distracts Martinez with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
McLarnin advances position into side control!
Martinez is looking for a sweep.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jimmy McLarnin.
I think McLarnin has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jimmy McLarnin!
Our winner, Jimmy McLarnin, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: PSE 40
Date: May 04, 2019

#R1#
Von Kuschelbär moves out of range of the body kick from McLarnin.
Von Kuschelbär paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Von Kuschelbär lunges at McLarnin with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McLarnin's hand.
Von Kuschelbär connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McLarnin momentarily.
An inside leg kick lands from Von Kuschelbär. #TD#
McLarnin drives through with a takedown into guard.
Von Kuschelbär tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McLarnin is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McLarnin looking to pass the guard.
Von Kuschelbär trying to strike off his back.
Von Kuschelbär is pulling down on McLarnin's head. It's preventing any offense from McLarnin, at least for the moment.
Von Kuschelbär preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T1#
McLarnin postures up in Von Kuschelbär's guard and throws a big left but Von Kuschelbär blocks it.
Von Kuschelbär wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Von Kuschelbär keeping moving, preventing McLarnin from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Von Kuschelbär moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Von Kuschelbär dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McLarnin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Von Kuschelbär appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Von Kuschelbär feints and then cracks McLarnin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McLarnin down.
McLarnin has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from McLarnin there as he acknowledges the shot.
McLarnin avoids a punch combination nicely.
McLarnin blocks a jab.#T2#
Von Kuschelbär moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Von Kuschelbär with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Von Kuschelbär looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
It appears McLarnin was looking to counter with a kick there.
McLarnin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Von Kuschelbär throws a combination. McLarnin tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Von Kuschelbär moves out of range of the leg kick from McLarnin.
Von Kuschelbär throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McLarnin thows a left - swing and a miss! #TD2#
Von Kuschelbär shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Von Kuschelbär was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#ES#
McLarnin bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
McLarnin swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T3##TD#
McLarnin closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Von Kuschelbär quickly recovers to half guard.
McLarnin wants to take a breather but Von Kuschelbär is having none of it.
Von Kuschelbär is looking to control McLarnin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Von Kuschelbär avoid being mounted?
McLarnin lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Still in half guard, McLarnin seems content to control.
Von Kuschelbär makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Von Kuschelbär.
Von Kuschelbär is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
McLarnin pushing down on Von Kuschelbär's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T4#
McLarnin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
McLarnin is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
McLarnin 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.
Von Kuschelbär is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
McLarnin trying to pass the guard but Von Kuschelbär defending well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Von Kuschelbär is controlling McLarnin's position as best he can from this difficult position.
McLarnin tries to pass to full mount but Von Kuschelbär defends it.
Von Kuschelbär trying to control here.
McLarnin missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Friedrich Von Kuschelbär will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Von Kuschelbär displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from McLarnin.
Von Kuschelbär keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McLarnin.
Von Kuschelbär misses with a two punch combination.
Von Kuschelbär scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
McLarnin misses with a wild body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from McLarnin. Von Kuschelbär does a little dance to reset his feet.
Von Kuschelbär throws the left hand but McLarnin avoids the punch easily.
Von Kuschelbär scores with a nice head shot.
McLarnin tries to bum rush Von Kuschelbär with a series of wild strikes but Von Kuschelbär uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McLarnin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Von Kuschelbär slips a jab and a cross from McLarnin.
Von Kuschelbär lands an overhand right.
Von Kuschelbär is looking to slow McLarnin down with leg kicks. #T1#
Von Kuschelbär just misses with a punch to the body.
McLarnin tries to counter with a takedown but Von Kuschelbär is quick to defend against it.
Von Kuschelbär ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McLarnin moves away.
Von Kuschelbär jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Von Kuschelbär is looking to slow McLarnin down with leg kicks.
McLarnin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Von Kuschelbär looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Von Kuschelbär throws a nice head kick!
Von Kuschelbär fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McLarnin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#TD#
McLarnin closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Von Kuschelbär's guard.
McLarnin wants to pass the guard but Von Kuschelbär is keeping the position.
Von Kuschelbär keeping moving, preventing McLarnin from controlling successfully.
McLarnin wants to pass the guard but Von Kuschelbär is keeping the position.
McLarnin trying to control the position from guard on top but Von Kuschelbär is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Von Kuschelbär wants to sweep here but McLarnin controlling him for the moment.
Von Kuschelbär is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Von Kuschelbär looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks McLarnin with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
McLarnin wants to improve his position but Von Kuschelbär is controlling well.
McLarnin trying to control but Von Kuschelbär postures up. #T3#
McLarnin is refusing to be controlled, as Von Kuschelbär sits in half guard.
McLarnin is positioning himself well to prevent Von Kuschelbär advancing to mount.
McLarnin regains full guard. Nicely done.
McLarnin is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB#
McLarnin looking for a guillotine here but Von Kuschelbär defends easily.
Von Kuschelbär keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of McLarnin's head.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Von Kuschelbär content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Von Kuschelbär is fighting to break McLarnin's control of his arms but McLarnin is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Von Kuschelbär landing some decent shots from guard. #ROC2#
McLarnin is rocked!
McLarnin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Von Kuschelbär trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Von Kuschelbär with a flurry of punches that miss.
Von Kuschelbär chips away with some ground and pound.
Oh McLarnin is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
McLarnin is trying to control the position but Von Kuschelbär postures up.
McLarnin seems to have got his legs back now.#SUB#
McLarnin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Von Kuschelbär lands a couple of decent looking shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Friedrich Von Kuschelbär showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! McLarnin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Von Kuschelbär shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches McLarnin napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Von Kuschelbär lands a few punches from side control.
Check out the look on Von Kuschelbär's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Von Kuschelbär lands a big elbow and you can see that really hurt McLarnin! Von Kuschelbär senses the opportunity and scores with more strikes - he's put McLarnin out! The ref tackles him out of the way to prevent him landing more strikes - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Friedrich Von Kuschelbär!
After the fight, Friedrich Von Kuschelbär was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 11, 2019

#R1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from McLarnin. #TD2#
McLarnin scores with a takedown into Kruschev's guard.
McLarnin slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB2#
McLarnin is working to tighten his grip on Kruschev's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Kruschev has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but McLarnin is really squeezing tight and eventually Kruschev passes out! McLarnin breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jimmy McLarnin!
Jimmy McLarnin thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 29, 2019

#R1#
Priest throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD2#
so McLarnin counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
McLarnin trying to control the position from guard on top but Priest is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Priest has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. McLarnin is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Priest.
McLarnin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Priest keeps working.
Priest parries the strikes from McLarnin easily there. McLarnin is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Priest to escape.
McLarnin has knee on belly and moves into mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Priest gets back to half guard.
McLarnin trying to mount his opponent but Priest defends it.
Priest tries to roll over but McLarnin keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
McLarnin is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Priest looking for submissions off his back.
McLarnin trying to control the action but Priest is working from the bottom.
Priest has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. McLarnin is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Priest is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McLarnin pulls his head out easily.
Priest is staying active underneath McLarnin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Priest is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at The Coffee Shop, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
McLarnin is controlling the pace.
Priest trying to control from the bottom.
McLarnin trying to control the pace.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. McLarnin lands a nice short elbow.
McLarnin wants to control but Priest is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Priest looking for submissions off his back.
McLarnin trying to mount his opponent but Priest defends it. #T3#
Priest striking from half guard on the bottom.
McLarnin trying to control the action but Priest is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Priest swings widly with a right hand
and McLarnin counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#
It looks like Judas Priest has been cut.
Priest cracks McLarnin with a good jab.
Priest throws a jab but it's blocked by McLarnin.
Priest misses with a body shot
letting McLarnin counter with a right hand.
McLarnin shoots for a takedown but Priest saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Priest appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Left hook, right uppercut from Priest.
Priest throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McLarnin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Priest throws a hook but McLarnin blocks it.#T4##TD#
Priest shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches McLarnin napping and manages to drive through into side control!#ES2#
McLarnin explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Priest missing with a left hand there. McLarnin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McLarnin throws a counter combo.
McLarnin shoots in for a takedown but Priest shows good takedown defense.
A big left from Priest misses.
McLarnin goes for a double leg but Priest avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Priest continues to drive forward.
Judas Priest has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy McLarnin.
Priest misses with a looping left.
McLarnin doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Priest misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McLarnin.
Priest throws a sloppy body shot #CL2#
and McLarnin counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by McLarnin.
Priest lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Priest throws a head punch that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy McLarnin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Judas Priest's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
McLarnin takes a swing at Priest's ribcage but misses.
McLarnin tries to clinch but Priest is having none of it.
Judas Priest seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McLarnin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Priest.
Priest misses with a leg kick.
Priest scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Priest ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Priest swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McLarnin gets cracked there but stands up to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Priest throws a lazy uppercut
and McLarnin counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Priest thinking.
Priest throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and McLarnin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Priest throws a hook to the side of McLarnin's head but McLarnin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A looping hook to the body misses from Priest. McLarnin does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
McLarnin moves out of range of the leg kick from Priest.
And McLarnin tries to counter it with a takedown but Priest pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Priest throws out a loose jab but McLarnin uses good head movement to avoid it.
McLarnin throws a hook but Priest avoids it easily.
Priest missing with a left hand there. McLarnin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Priest throws an off balance right hand
and Priest takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McLarnin wants to slow Priest down by chopping away at his legs.
Priest throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McLarnin steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Priest rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McLarnin counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Priest thinking.
Nice defenses there by McLarnin.
McLarnin fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A slow jab from Priest misses its intended target. #T2#
McLarnin dives in and grabs Priest's left leg, looking for a takedown. Priest pushes down on McLarnin's head and hops out.
A telegraphed right hand from Priest misses the target.
Priest swats away the attempt to clinch by McLarnin.
McLarnin shoots for a double leg takedown but Priest sprawls well. He's pushed McLarnin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Priest fails with a takedown attempt.#TD#
Priest shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Priest showed some decent athleticism there. #ES2#
McLarnin manages to escape and get back to his feet! #T3#
Priest bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of McLarnin's head.
Nice takedown defense from Priest. No joy for McLarnin on that attempt.
Priest half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Judas Priest has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy McLarnin.#TD#
Priest shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Priest showed some decent athleticism there.
McLarnin is looking to improve his position.
Priest trying to control from half guard but McLarnin is working away. #T4#
McLarnin wants to get back to his feet.
Priest is looking to stall here but McLarnin recovers full guard.
McLarnin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jimmy McLarnin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Priest trying to control the position from guard on top but McLarnin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Priest is sitting in close to McLarnin's body. McLarnin has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Priest is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Priest is tapping! That was a very nice submission by McLarnin.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jimmy McLarnin!
An out of breath Jimmy McLarnin thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Showdown in the Downtown #4
Date: Dec 15, 2018

#R1#
Hamilton misses with a takedown
enabling McLarnin to counter with a crisp jab. #TD2#
Hamilton looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
McLarnin trying to control here.
McLarnin keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hamilton throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing McLarnin to regain full guard. #SUB#
McLarnin looking for a guillotine here but Hamilton defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hamilton stopping the sweep attempt from McLarnin.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
McLarnin keeping moving, preventing Hamilton from controlling successfully.
Hamilton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McLarnin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McLarnin wants to stand but Hamilton is controlling the position.
Hamilton throws a strike but McLarnin rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Our spies down at at The Coffee Shop inform us that Hamilton has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SU#
McLarnin decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Hamilton moves in looking to clinch but McLarnin pushes him off.
Hamilton with a poor takedown
letting McLarnin counter with a right hand.
Hamilton is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A quick step to the side and McLarnin tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T2#
Hamilton shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jimmy McLarnin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Hamilton.
McLarnin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hamilton as he avoids it easily.
McLarnin connects with a solid leg kick. #CL2#
Hamilton forces McLarnin back against the cage and clinches.
Hamilton takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT#
It looks like Alexander Hamilton has been cut.
Hamilton prevents a takedown attempt there.
McLarnin is looking to take this one to the mat.
Hamilton lands a body shot.
Hamilton has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. McLarnin is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Hamilton can't find room to land a body shot as McLarnin controls the action. #T3#
McLarnin has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hamilton avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hamilton is pushing McLarnin up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #TD#
McLarnin works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
McLarnin won't allow Hamilton to sweep him here.
Hamilton being controlled here, momentarily.
Hamilton is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Hamilton keeps trying to improve his position.#T4#
Hamilton is trying to keep McLarnin in close.
McLarnin looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Hamilton is trying to keep McLarnin in close. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
McLarnin throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Hamilton tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. McLarnin is in Hamilton's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy McLarnin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alexander Hamilton's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
McLarnin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A little jabbing left from Hamilton on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL2#
Hamilton forces McLarnin back against the cage and clinches.
McLarnin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McLarnin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hamilton can do to turn this around?
Hamilton looking to slow down the pace here.
Hamilton throws a knee to the head but misses.
McLarnin misses with a punch on the inside. #TD2#
Hamilton pulls guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hamilton looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McLarnin wants to control from the top but Hamilton keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McLarnin is stalling in the full guard. #T1#
McLarnin cracks Hamilton with a solid left hand.
McLarnin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McLarnin stays in close to Hamilton's body and controls the position.
Hamilton pulls McLarnin in to control the position.
McLarnin is stalling in the full guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Hamilton really doesn't want to stay on the ground with McLarnin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hamilton lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#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.
Hamilton shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hamilton misses with a takedown attempt
and McLarnin counters with a big head kick but Hamilton shrugs it off.
Hamilton has his takedown stuffed
and McLarnin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jimmy McLarnin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Hamilton.
McLarnin scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Hamilton tries for a takedown but McLarnin sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hamilton throws a right hand that McLarnin ducks under and follows up with a left that McLarnin also avoids with ease.
McLarnin seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
McLarnin lands a jab to the nose.
Hamilton will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
McLarnin keeps the fight on the outside.
McLarnin connects with a body shot that sends Hamilton's belly button to the back.#T3#
McLarnin misses with a head kick.
Hamilton darts in trying to clinch#TD#
and McLarnin counters with a takedown into side control. #ES2#
Hamilton throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
McLarnin stuffs the takedown.
Hamilton misses with a takedown attempt
and McLarnin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hamilton displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from McLarnin.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hamilton shoots for a takedown but McLarnin saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD#
McLarnin is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Hamilton's half guard.#T4#
Hamilton trying to control but McLarnin postures up.
McLarnin is nestled in close to Hamilton, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
McLarnin content to control rather than advance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy McLarnin dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Alexander Hamilton's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
McLarnin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hamilton.
Hamilton misses with a takedown attempt - McLarnin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL2#
Hamilton has closed the distance and engaged McLarnin in a clinch.
McLarnin drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hamilton gets the underhooks and prevents it.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hamilton has McLarnin pushed against the cage.
Hamilton has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T1#
Hamilton has McLarnin pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. McLarnin manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hamilton wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
McLarnin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hamilton is looking for a takedown up against the cage. McLarnin gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Jimmy McLarnin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Hamilton.
McLarnin tries for a takedown. No joy.
A shot in the inside from Hamilton.
McLarnin is defending well against a takedown attempt.
McLarnin looking for a takedown.
Hamilton lands with a right to the head. #T2#
McLarnin is looking to take this one to the mat.
Our sources have told us that McLarnin has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
McLarnin managing to block the knees to the body from Hamilton.
McLarnin can't get the takedown.
McLarnin misses with a short punch on the inside.
McLarnin wants to take the fight to the mat but Hamilton manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD2#
Hamilton jumps into guard, dragging McLarnin to the mat.
McLarnin scoring with punches to the head and body.
McLarnin sitting in guard here, content to control.
McLarnin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB2#
Hamilton has his foot on McLarnin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McLarnin works his way back into a safe position though.#T3#
McLarnin looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hamilton not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McLarnin not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
McLarnin pulls out of a head kick attempt. #TD#
McLarnin 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.
McLarnin stopping the sweep attempt from Hamilton.#T4##SUB2#
Hamilton throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! McLarnin escapes and throws Hamilton's legs to the side, diving into side control!
McLarnin controlling the position from side mount.
McLarnin gets to mount! Hamilton was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
McLarnin controlling from the full mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McLarnin with the ground and pound from mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jimmy McLarnin.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McLarnin, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmy McLarnin!
A relieved looking Jimmy McLarnin 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: AFC #20 Prelims
Date: Nov 17, 2018

#R1#
Hall tries a head kick but it misses.
Hall throws a sloppy head kick and McLarnin moves out of range easily.
McLarnin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McLarnin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McLarnin attempts a counter takedown but Hall avoids it well and moves away.
McLarnin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McLarnin misses the shot to the body.
Hall throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
McLarnin drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hall sprawls and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall lands a nice leg kick that just misses McLarnin's sensitive parts.
Hall chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hall throws a sloppy head kick and McLarnin moves out of range easily. #T1#
McLarnin lands a jab to the nose.
We've been hearing reports that McLarnin has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
McLarnin looks to land a left hand but Hall moved out of range nicely.
Hall tries to clinch but McLarnin is having none of it.
McLarnin was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
McLarnin looks to land a right hand but Hall moved out of range.
Hall tries to clinch but McLarnin is having none of it. #CL2#
Hall moves into the clinch.
McLarnin goes for a takedown attempt but Hall pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Hall misses the target.
A left lands for Hall.
McLarnin throws a chopping leg kick but Hall manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#T2#
Hall looks to throw the jab but McLarnin is out of range.
McLarnin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hall looks to score with a jab to the body but McLarnin is just out of range.
Hall throws a lazy body kick #TD#
and McLarnin counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A lull in the action here.
Hall stops McLarnin from passing to mount.
Hall is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
McLarnin is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hall knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T3##SUB#
McLarnin working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hall is trying to escape the position but McLarnin is controlling the position.
McLarnin trying to control the position but Hall is working away. #T4#
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.
McLarnin staying calm.
McLarnin is looking to take a break and control but Hall is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McLarnin advances to full mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McLarnin content just to control the position here.
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 Jimmy McLarnin will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Hall ducks under a wild hook from McLarnin.
McLarnin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hall misses with a low kick.
McLarnin throws a big counter combination but Hall scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
McLarnin tried to score with a low kick but Hall checks it.
Hall lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hall takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hall thows a body kick. McLarnin tries to catch it but that hurt him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hall lands with a shot to the body.
McLarnin avoids the head kick by Hall. #T1#
A left and a right from Hall both land. Nice combination.
Hall misses with a head kick.
As Hall looks to move away, McLarnin throws a big counter combo but Hall just gets out of the way.
Ryan Hall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hall listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#ROC2#
McLarnin is rocked!
Hall throws a body kick that misses.
Oh McLarnin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McLarnin avoids a kick to the body.
McLarnin half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
McLarnin seems to have got his legs back now.
Hall throws a jab but it's blocked by McLarnin.
Hall goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
McLarnin throwing a counter right hand but Hall manages to avoid it.
Hall takes one to the chin there.
Hall takes a swing at McLarnin's ribcage but misses.
McLarnin drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hall sprawls and moves away.#T2#
McLarnin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hall sprawls well. Hall wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. McLarnin gets slowly back to his feet.
McLarnin misses with a left hand
and Hall counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Ryan Hall is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hall throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Jimmy McLarnin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice uppercut lands for McLarnin. That snapped Hall's head back.
Hall throws a head kick that misses #TD#
and McLarnin counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Hall!
McLarnin just content to control the position. #SUB#
McLarnin tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no McLarnin has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T3#
Hall takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
McLarnin controls the position from side control.
Hall is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked McLarnin off and has taken his back!
Hall has the hooks in. McLarnin is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T4#
Hall has good solid back control here.
Hall is hanging on to McLarnin's back as he tries to escape.
Hall avoiding McLarnin 's attempts to control his hands.
Hall controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryan Hall showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
McLarnin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hall has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hall lands a head kick. McLarnin smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Ryan Hall seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McLarnin scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hall misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hall tries to bum rush McLarnin with a series of wild strikes but McLarnin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hall tries to land a front kick but McLarnin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hall missing with a left hand there. McLarnin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McLarnin is looking to counter the offense by Hall and move into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McLarnin takes a body punch but keeps moving. #TD#
McLarnin shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than McLarnin was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
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!
Hall is letting McLarnin control him for a moment. #T1#
An elbow from McLarnin crashes against the mat. #ES2#
Hall explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Hall throws a head kick that misses
and McLarnin counters with a left and a right that stings Hall.
Hall connects with a solid leg kick.
McLarnin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hall. Hall obviously looking to wear him down.
Hall throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
McLarnin shoots for a takedown but Hall saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hall throws a big counter head kick but McLarnin avoids it with no problem.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
Hall looks to throw a body kick#TD#
and McLarnin counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hall managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by McLarnin.
McLarnin trying to control the action but Hall is working from the bottom.
McLarnin works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Hall is holding McLarnin down, trying to stall.
Hall is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on McLarnin's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T3#
McLarnin stops Hall from getting back to his feet.
McLarnin sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hall defending well though.
Hall is staying active underneath McLarnin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hall looks like he's trying to stand up.
McLarnin performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
McLarnin seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Hall for as long as he can get away with.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hall scores with a body shot. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hall connects with a looping right hand.
McLarnin tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McLarnin circles away from the clinch attempt.
McLarnin avoids the head kick by Hall.
Hall buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hall just misses with a punch to the body.
McLarnin throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hall counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ryan Hall comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hall has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryan Hall!

Event: AFC #16
Date: Oct 20, 2018

#R1#
A head kick misses from Mouwanga.
Mouwanga waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McLarnin.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that McLarnin has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Mouwanga throws a head kick that misses.
McLarnin is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Mouwanga throws a shot to the body.
McLarnin takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Mouwanga misses with a head kick.
Mouwanga scores with a nice head shot.#ROC#
McLarnin is rocked!
Mouwanga misses with a jab, cross combination.
McLarnin wants to counter with a clinch but Mouwanga pushes him away.
Mouwanga lands a nice hook to McLarnin's body. McLarnin takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mouwanga tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mouwanga misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
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!
McLarnin misses with a few strikes there.
A telegraphed right hand from Mouwanga misses the target. #T1#
Jab from Mouwanga.
Daniel Mouwanga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD#
Mouwanga cracks McLarnin with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! McLarnin looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Mouwanga finish him?
McLarnin is still on wobbly legs! Can Mouwanga finish him?#CL#
Mouwanga drives through and clinches with McLarnin against the cage.
Mouwanga throws a big uppercut that drops McLarnin! More strikes from Mouwanga and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! McLarnin lies dazed against the cage as Mouwanga celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daniel Mouwanga!
Daniel Mouwanga made sure to mention his sponsor, Freebok (85% Laundry) in his post fight interview.

Event: AFC #9 : Under Card
Date: Aug 25, 2018

#R1#
McLarnin avoids the body shot from Bakunin.
McLarnin lands with a nice body punch.
Bakunin jabs at McLarnin's body.
Bakunin lands a glancing blow to the side of McLarnin's head.
Bakunin connects with a single shot there.
McLarnin throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Bakunin throws a right and a left that McLarnin avoids nicely.
McLarnin lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Bakunin misses with a body shot.
McLarnin takes one to the chin there.
Bakunin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McLarnin replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Bakunin blocks it well.
Bakunin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McLarnin.
McLarnin wants to counter the offense by Bakunin and move into the clinch position.
Bakunin punishes McLarnin's body with a nice straight punch.
Bakunin digs a good hook to McLarnin's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bakunin is looking to clinch.
McLarnin wants to clinch.#T1#
Bakunin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McLarnin.
McLarnin ducks under a wild hook from Bakunin.
Left hook, right uppercut from Bakunin.
Bakunin misses the body punch
and McLarnin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bakunin misses with an uppercut
and Bakunin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bakunin lands with a shot to the body.
Bakunin scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
McLarnin tries to move into range but Bakunin moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bakunin digs a good hook to McLarnin's body.
Bakunin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McLarnin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bakunin jabs at McLarnin's body.
Good exchange - Bakunin coming out on top.
Mikhail Bakunin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bakunin lands a body shot. #T2#
Bakunin throws a body shot but no joy.
McLarnin throws out a counter right but Bakunin avoids it with no problem.
Bakunin connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McLarnin momentarily.
Bakunin scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#ROC#
McLarnin is rocked!
Bakunin catches McLarnin with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
McLarnin is still on wobbly legs! Can Bakunin finish him?
A cross from Bakunin lands.
McLarnin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bakunin cracks a nice hook into McLarnin's ribs.
Bakunin throws a series of punches but McLarnin moves out of range. #CL#
Bakunin closes the distance and pushes McLarnin back into the cage.
McLarnin seems to have recovered his senses.
McLarnin stalling the fight.
McLarnin blocks an uppercut.
Bakunin misses with some punches.
Bakunin lands a left hand.
Bakunin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McLarnins head. #T3#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bakunin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bakunin pushes McLarnin against the cage. Bakunin is working some dirty boxing. Bakunin pushes off with a quick right hook! McLarnin goes down! McLarnin tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Bakunin moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mikhail Bakunin!
Mikhail Bakunin decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: AFC #6
Date: Aug 04, 2018

#R1#
Pearson throws a right and a left that McLarnin avoids nicely.
McLarnin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Pearson tries to clinch up.
Pearson tries to clinch there but McLarnin circles away.
Nice takedown defense from Pearson. No joy for McLarnin on that attempt.
McLarnin takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Pearson throws a body shot but no joy.
Pearson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McLarnin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Pearson has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
A jab from Pearson misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Pearson.
McLarnin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pearson.
Pearson misses with an uppercut
letting McLarnin counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pearson wants to slow McLarnin down by chopping away at his legs.
McLarnin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pearson throws a leg kick #TD#
and McLarnin counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McLarnin showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Pearson looking to hit a scissor sweep but McLarnin is one step ahead there. #T1#
McLarnin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pearson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst McLarnin is controlling him. #SUB2#
Pearson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Pearson being controlled here, momentarily.
We've been hearing good reports from McLarnin's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
McLarnin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Pearson wants to get back to his feet but McLarnin 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.#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.
Pearson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McLarnin.
Pearson throws a right hand that misses
and McLarnin counters with a left and a right that stings Pearson.
Pearson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Pearson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pearson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McLarnin ducks right into an uppercut from Pearson.
Pearson throws a looping overhand right but McLarnin ducks down to avoid it.
Pearson misses with a hook
and McLarnin counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Pearson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McLarnin.
A telegraphed right hand from Pearson misses the target.
Pearson throws an overhand right that lands on McLarnin's shoulder, as McLarnin tries to avoid the shot.
Pearson throws an overhand right that lands on McLarnin's shoulder, as McLarnin tries to avoid the shot.
McLarnin is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Pearson tries to bum rush McLarnin with a series of wild strikes but McLarnin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T3#
Pearson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A counter left hand to the body from McLarnin misses its target.
Pearson throws a looping overhand right but McLarnin ducks down to avoid it.
McLarnin is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Pearson.
A telegraphed right hand from Pearson misses the target.
Pearson with a jab.
Pearson throws a body punch but McLarnin moves out of range.
A combination from McLarnin does no damage.
Pearson works the jab nicely.
Pearson feints a jab promting McLarnin to slip. Pearson then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. McLarnin slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
McLarnin has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from McLarnin there as he acknowledges the shot.
McLarnin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McLarnin punishes Pearson's body with a nice straight punch.
McLarnin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pearson misses with a hook. McLarnin ducked under it nicely. #T4#
A jab from Pearson misses.
Pearson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McLarnin tries to counter by clinching up but Pearson breaks away and moves out of range.
McLarnin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Pearson tries to bum rush McLarnin with a series of wild strikes but McLarnin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pearson is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! McLarnin had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Pearson misses with a hook
and McLarnin counters with a straight right hand.#ROC#
Pearson is rocked!
Pearson is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. McLarnin doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Pearson crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Pearson's bad books for that mishap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jimmy McLarnin!
Jimmy McLarnin seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: AFC #3
Date: Jul 14, 2018

#R1#
Trotter swings widly with a right hand
and McLarnin counters with a stiff right hand.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Trotter has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Trotter scores with a punch to the head.
Nice cross by Trotter.#KD2#
Trotter lands a big uppercut and McLarnin crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but McLarnin looks OK. Trotter waves McLarnin back to his feet!#ROC2#
McLarnin is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Trotter moves into the clinch.
Oh McLarnin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#BC2#
Trotter breaks from the clinch.
McLarnin seems to have got his legs back now.
Trotter on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Trotter fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McLarnin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Trotter misses with a takedown attempt - McLarnin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Alonzo Trotter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Trotter misses with a straight right.
McLarnin seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Trotter tries to bum rush McLarnin with a series of wild strikes but McLarnin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McLarnin is looking to counter the offense by Trotter and move into the clinch.#T1#
Trotter digs a good hook to McLarnin's body.
McLarnin 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.
Trotter throws a looping overhand right but McLarnin ducks down to avoid it.
McLarnin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McLarnin 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.
McLarnin misses with an uppercut. Trotter saw that one coming.#CL2#
McLarnin gets tackled into the cage by Trotter. Trotter maintains the clinch.
Trotter is trying to force a seperation but McLarnin has the dominant position.
Trotter tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #BC2#
Trotter breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A left lands for Trotter.
Trotter scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A head kick misses from McLarnin. #T2#
Trotter dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McLarnin blocks a jab.#CL2#
Trotter rushes McLarnin and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McLarnin prevents Trotter from breaking the clinch.
Trotter has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC2#
Trotter pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McLarnin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Trotter.
Trotter shoots in looking for a takedown. McLarnin tries to sprawl out of it but Trotter keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McLarnin manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
McLarnin misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
Trotter misses with a hook. McLarnin ducked under it nicely.
McLarnin slips a jab from Trotter.
Trotter looks to land a left hand but McLarnin moved out of range nicely.
A big right from Trotter misses.
Trotter misses the shot to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from McLarnin misses the target.
Trotter dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McLarnin throws the left hand but Trotter avoids the punch easily.
Trotter lands a slapping body shot.
McLarnin lands a really nice looking cross but Trotter seems unphased.
Trotter uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McLarnin has time to react.
McLarnin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Trotter as he avoids it easily.
A bone on bone clash there as McLarnin blocks the leg kick. #T4#
Trotter lands a front kick.
McLarnin misses with a wild combination.
Trotter connects with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McLarnin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Trotter dips to his left and cracks McLarnin with an uppercut!#CL2#
Trotter clinches. #BC2#
Trotter manages to break the clinch.
McLarnin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Trotter misses with a wild body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alonzo Trotter dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
McLarnin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Trotter manages to avoid it.
McLarnin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Trotter circles away quickly and effectively.
Trotter steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from McLarnin.
McLarnin thows a left - swing and a miss!
McLarnin lands a nice shot that snaps Trotter's head back.
McLarnin lands a jab-cross combination.
Trotter throws an off balance right hand
and Trotter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Trotter connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
McLarnin avoids the head kick by Trotter.
Trotter scores with a hook to the body. McLarnin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Trotter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McLarnin manages to avoid it.
McLarnin scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Trotter swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by McLarnin.#T1#
Trotter avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Trotter is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Trotter darts in looking for a takedown but McLarnin gets double underhooks and turns Trotter into the cage.
McLarnin seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Trotter fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
McLarnin is looking to counter the offense by Trotter and move into the clinch.
Trotter lands a jab to the head.
Trotter misses with a straight left.
Trotter misses with a wild body shot.
Trotter misses with a wild body shot.
McLarnin just misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
McLarnin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McLarnin shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A jab from Trotter does it's job there.
McLarnin ducks under a wild hook from Trotter.
McLarnin is looking for a counter combo.
Trotter misses with a body punch
and McLarnin counters with a stiff right hand.
Trotter throws a hook but McLarnin avoids it easily.
McLarnin throws a low kick but Trotter avoids it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Trotter clobbers McLarnin with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
McLarnin jabs Trotter right on the nose. Trotter blinks but takes it well.
McLarnin missing with a left hand there. Trotter was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A telegraphed right hand from McLarnin misses the target. #T3#
Trotter lands with a cross.
Trotter fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McLarnin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jimmy McLarnin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Trotter fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
McLarnin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jimmy McLarnin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alonzo Trotter.
Sloppy strikes from McLarnin. Those never looked like landing.
Some wild striking there from Trotter.
McLarnin slips a straight right by Trotter.
Trotter walks into a stiff left hand from McLarnin.
McLarnin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Trotter throws out the jab.
Alonzo Trotter seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T4#
Trotter fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A looping hook to the body misses from McLarnin. Trotter does a little dance to reset his feet.
Trotter swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McLarnin misses with a lunging right hand
and Trotter counters with a two punch combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McLarnin throws a hook but Trotter blocks it.
Trotter connects with a nice looking jab.
A swing and a miss from McLarnin.
Trotter looks like he wants to counter punch here.
McLarnin bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Trotter's head backwards.
Trotter throws an ugly left hook that misses #CL#
and McLarnin counters by moving into the clinch.
Trotter drops to a knee looking for a takedown but McLarnin gets the underhooks and prevents it. #BC2#
Trotter escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Alonzo Trotter will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
No joy there for McLarnin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A slow jab from McLarnin misses its intended target.
McLarnin is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Trotter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McLarnin moves away.
Trotter scores with a jab to the head.
Trotter jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Trotter cracks McLarnin with a right hand to the side of the head.
Trotter misses with a right hand
and McLarnin counters with an outside leg kick. #TD#
McLarnin changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Trotter looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
McLarnin tries to move into full mount but can't pass Trotter's legs.
McLarnin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Trotter keeps working. #T1#
McLarnin passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Trotter!
McLarnin content just to control the position here.
Trotter is squirming around, avoiding McLarnin's attempts to control the action.
Trotter is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
McLarnin trying to control but Trotter is having none of it. #SUB#
McLarnin working for a submission but Trotter is keeping him at bay.
McLarnin controlling from mount.
Trotter has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
McLarnin tries to control but Trotter wriggling away.
Trotter flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
McLarnin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Trotter is looking to escape.
McLarnin lands a couple of good shots and Trotter has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
I would not like to be Trotter right now.
McLarnin is landing with strikes. Trotter can't take much more of this.
Jimmy McLarnin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
McLarnin throwing sloppy strikes.
McLarnin not allowing Trotter to control his hands.
McLarnin just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
McLarnin seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Trotter for as long as he can get away with.
Alonzo Trotter is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A lull in the action here. #T4#
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.
McLarnin missing with strikes from the back.
Trotter staying busy and making it hard for McLarnin to control.
McLarnin is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Trotter is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
McLarnin keeps control of the position easily here as Trotter tries to buck him off.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Trotter avoids the strikes from McLarnin.
Trotter is in bad spot here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Trotter trying to control the hands but McLarnin won't let him.
What can Trotter do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alonzo Trotter!
After the big win, Alonzo Trotter made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors KOMBAT KLOTHING and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 17, 2018

#R1#
Mercer slips a jab from McLarnin.
Mercer fails to land with a series of punches.
McLarnin tries to clinch there but Mercer circles away.
Mercer throws a right hand that misses
and McLarnin counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#
It looks like Alex Mercer has been cut.
Mercer lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mercer changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
McLarnin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McLarnin scores with a shot to the body. #CL#
Mercer gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that McLarnin has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Mercer wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
McLarnin wants a takedown but no success here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mercer.
Mercer is looking to break free of the clinch but McLarnin has double underhooks.
Mercer is trying to pull guard but McLarnin turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Mercer scores with a shoulder strike. #T1#
Mercer has a couple of punches blocked by McLarnin.
Mercer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McLarnin has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mercer avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
McLarnin tries for a takedown. No joy.
Alex Mercer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy McLarnin.#BC#
Mercer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from McLarnin is defended easily by Mercer.
Mercer shoots in looking for a takedown but McLarnin manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mercer's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mercer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mercer has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Far-Q Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.
McLarnin tries to bum rush Mercer with a series of wild strikes but Mercer uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mercer is looking to counter punch.
McLarnin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mercer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mercer throws a sloppy body shot
and McLarnin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mercer, as that shot connected.
Mercer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mercer throws a combination that misses
and McLarnin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#TD#
Mercer shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in McLarnin's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McLarnin trying to control the position.
Mercer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McLarnin is keeping the position for now.
Mercer wants to stand but McLarnin has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
McLarnin is looking to stand up but Mercer isn't so interested in that idea.
Mercer controls from within his opponent's guard. #T3##ES2#
McLarnin scrambles and gets back to his feet. #CL#
Mercer takes the fight into the clinch.
Mercer working some nice short punches in the clinch.#TD#
Mercer pulls McLarnin into guard.
McLarnin looking to pass the guard.
Mercer wants to stand but McLarnin is controlling the position.
Mercer keeping moving, preventing McLarnin from controlling successfully.
Mercer is controlling McLarnin's posture.#T4#
McLarnin postures up in Mercer's guard and throws a big left but Mercer blocks it.
McLarnin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McLarnin stands and throws Mercer's legs to the side, diving into side control.
McLarnin working away.
McLarnin misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Mercer tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mercer is trying to control McLarnin's posture but McLarnin avoids it.
McLarnin scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Mercer to see if he's OK.
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 Alex Mercer will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Alex Mercer's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##TD#
Mercer drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mercer seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
McLarnin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
McLarnin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mercer is one step ahead there.
Mercer engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McLarnin looking to control.
McLarnin can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mercer controls the pace.#T1#
McLarnin is trying to control the position but Mercer postures up.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Mercer looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mercer moves out of range of the leg kick from McLarnin.
The fighters circling - Mercer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McLarnin wants to counter the offense by Mercer and move into the clinch position.
Mercer throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McLarnin's waist but McLarnin gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mercer off to one side.
Mercer on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
McLarnin scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Mercer misses the shot to the body.
Mercer scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Mercer fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mercer throws a sloppy body shot
and McLarnin counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Mercer throws a left and a right that both miss
and McLarnin counters with a nice body shot. #T2#
McLarnin throws a sloppy head kick
and Mercer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
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!
Mercer wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mercer lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right from Mercer on the inside.
Mercer is trying to break the clinch but McLarnin has him pressed against the cage.
Mercer goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #TD#
Mercer drags the fight down to the ground.
Mercer lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Mercer is pushing down on McLarnin's leg trying to pass to half guard. McLarnin is fighting to maintain full guard but Mercer has managed to sneak the leg through.
Mercer looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T3#
Mercer seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down McLarnin for as long as he can get away with.
McLarnin is trying to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Mercer seems content to control.
Mercer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McLarnin can do to turn this around?
McLarnin gets back to full guard. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mercer prevents McLarnin from getting back to his feet. #ES2#
McLarnin uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Mercer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McLarnin moves away.
McLarnin defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mercer.
Mercer fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McLarnin on the side of the head.
Nice defenses there by McLarnin.
McLarnin looks to land a combination but Mercer avoids it well.
McLarnin circles away from the clinch attempt
and McLarnin counters with a right hand to the body.
Mercer doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL2#
and McLarnin counters by clinching up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Alex Mercer will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Alex Mercer'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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Mercer avoids the body shot from McLarnin.
Alex Mercer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mercer misses with a hook to the body
and McLarnin counters with a nice uppercut.
Mercer shoots in but no luck this time.
Mercer looks to land a right hand but McLarnin moved out of range.
A punch combination from Mercer misses.
Mercer stuns McLarnin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
McLarnin displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mercer.
Mercer lands a nice looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mercer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mercer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mercer throws a shot to the body.
McLarnin takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T1#
Mercer moves out of range of the strikes.
McLarnin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mercer misses with a head kick.
McLarnin throws a combination that misses
and Mercer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mercer throws a hook but McLarnin avoids it easily.
McLarnin steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Mercer.
Mercer throws a lazy right hand but McLarnin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mercer looking to land some kicks to the body here.
McLarnin throws a push kick but Mercer slaps the foot to one side.
Mercer throws a quick counter head kick but McLarnin was just out of range.
Jimmy McLarnin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McLarnin lands a jab to the nose.
McLarnin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mercer jabs McLarnin to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mercer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McLarnin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T2#
McLarnin ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mercer throws a body shot but no joy.
McLarnin wants to counter the offense by Mercer and move into the clinch position.
Mercer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McLarnin.
McLarnin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mercer wants to clinch.
McLarnin steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
McLarnin keeps the fight on the outside.
Mercer tries to clinch up.
McLarnin misses with a looping left.
Jimmy McLarnin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mercer looks to clinch
and McLarnin counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mercer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mercer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McLarnin was well out of range. Poor timing from Mercer.
McLarnin steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Mercer.
Jimmy McLarnin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
McLarnin swats away the attempt to clinch by Mercer.
McLarnin is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Mercer moves to clinch but McLarnin breaks away
and McLarnin counters with a stiff right hand.
A punch combination from McLarnin misses.
McLarnin lands a nice looking body shot.
Mercer takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
No joy there for McLarnin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McLarnin throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Mercer wants to clinch but McLarnin slips to the side
enabling McLarnin to counter with a crisp jab.
Mercer is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
McLarnin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
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!
McLarnin takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T4#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mercer.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Mercer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mercer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It seemed like McLarnin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Alex Mercer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mercer is looking to wear down McLarnin with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
McLarnin takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Mercer tries to clinch but McLarnin moves away
and McLarnin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC2#
Mercer is rocked!
Mercer misses with a hook.
Mercer darts in looking for a takedown but McLarnin gets double underhooks and turns Mercer into the cage.
Mercer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McLarnin.
Mercer appears to be looking for a big counter.
Mercer scores with a jab to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jimmy McLarnin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mercer has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 29:28
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Mercer!
A relieved looking Alex Mercer 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: Logan vs Cruz
Date: May 09, 2018

#R1#
McLarnin misses the body punch
and Luzhin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A jab from Luzhin misses.
Luzhin throws a hook to the side of McLarnin's head but McLarnin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Luzhin misses with the combination.
Luzhin throws a hook but McLarnin blocks it.
Luzhin looks for the body kick but McLarnin saw that one coming.
Luzhin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McLarnin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Luzhin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luzhin wants to clinch.
McLarnin misses with a double jab. #T1#
Luzhin scores with a three punch combo!
McLarnin misses with a lunging right hand
and Luzhin counters with a straight right hand.
Luzhin misses with a looping left.#CL#
McLarnin gets tackled into the ropes by Luzhin. Luzhin maintains the clinch.
Luzhin landing knees to the head.
Luzhin stalls.
Luzhin scores with a knee to the head.
Luzhin wants to stall.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Luzhin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Luzhin landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McLarnin is looking for a takedown.
Luzhin can't break the clinch.
Luzhin wants to stall.
Luzhin lands an uppercut.
Luzhin with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A short left from McLarnin.
Luzhin stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Luzhin looking to throw knees to the head but McLarnin is blocking nicely. #T3#
Luzhin trying to land knees to the body.
Luzhin is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Luzhin lands a left hand that snaps the head of McLarnin backwards.
Luzhin is looking to control McLarnin's arms but McLarnin gets an underhook and turns him. Now Luzhin has his back to the ropes.
McLarnin gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
McLarnin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McLarnin's coach down at Doherty's Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on McLarnin's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Luzhin gets underhooks to prevent McLarnin's takedown attempt.
McLarnin is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Luzhin gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Nikolai Luzhin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy McLarnin.#T4#
Luzhin throws a knee to the head but misses.
Luzhin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Luzhin tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Luzhin blocking some punches. #BC#
Luzhin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McLarnin looks to score with a jab to the body but Luzhin is just out of range.
Luzhin throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McLarnin on the side of the head.
Luzhin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McLarnin's waist but McLarnin gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Luzhin off to one side.
As Luzhin backs off McLarnin throws a huge counter combo but Luzhin manages to avoid it all.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McLarnin.
McLarnin ducks under a wild hook from Luzhin.
McLarnin is looking to land body kicks.#T5#
McLarnin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Luzhin throws a head kick but McLarnin moves out of range.
McLarnin slips under a jab.
Luzhin misses with an uppercut
and McLarnin counters with a nice body kick.
Luzhin avoids the body shot from McLarnin.
McLarnin ducks right into an uppercut from Luzhin.
Luzhin tries to close the distance and clinch up but McLarnin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McLarnin pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A combination from McLarnin does no damage.
Luzhin throws a lazy right hand but McLarnin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Despite the aggression on McLarnin's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T6#
Luzhin scores with a decent looking hook.
Luzhin thows a body kick. McLarnin tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Luzhin throws a hook but McLarnin blocks it.
Luzhin scores with a head kick. McLarnin tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jab, jab by Luzhin - just one landing. #ROC#
McLarnin is rocked!#KD#
Luzhin lands a big right hand that sends McLarnin crashing to the mat! Luzhin stays standing though and waves McLarnin back to his feet!
McLarnin is still on wobbly legs! Can Luzhin finish him?
McLarnin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Luzhin.
McLarnin walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Luzhin! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nikolai Luzhin!
Nikolai Luzhin made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'i m old and still beat your ass pussyboy ha ha ha title shot is whats next '.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 03, 2018

#R1##TD2#
McLarnin throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Shields was covering up waiting for the punch and McLarnin finishes the takedown easily into guard.
McLarnin passes Shields's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
McLarnin passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Shields!
McLarnin landing shots from mount. #SUB2#
McLarnin is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Shields is forced to tap! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jimmy McLarnin!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 20, 2018

#R1#
Reich does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Nice body punch from Reich.
Reich throws out a powerful jab.
Reich pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
McLarnin shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Reich but Reich pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Reich lands a jab to the nose.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McLarnin walks into a jab.
McLarnin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Reich throws a shot to the body.
Reich has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as McLarnin is landing a low percentage of strikes.#T1#
Reich looks to land a left hand but McLarnin moved out of range nicely.
McLarnin drops down looking for a counter takedown but Reich sprawls and moves away.
McLarnin takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
McLarnin takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Reich scoring well with a low kick there.
Reich paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#KD2#
Reich lands a big right hand that sends McLarnin crashing to the mat! Reich stays standing though and waves McLarnin back to his feet!#ROC2#
McLarnin is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reich misses with a left hand
and McLarnin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Oh McLarnin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Reich connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jarred Reich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice uppercut there from McLarnin.#T2#
Reich uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McLarnin.
McLarnin seems to have got his legs back now.#TD#
McLarnin scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The fighters are battling for position here. Reich manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
McLarnin tries to free his leg and advance position but Reich is retaining full guard.
Reich has McLarnin pulled in close to control his posture.
McLarnin stays in close to Reich's body and controls the position.
McLarnin pushes down on Reich's leg and manages to get into half guard.
McLarnin trying to control the pace. #T3#
McLarnin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Reich keeps working.
Reich wants to improve his position but McLarnin is controlling well.
McLarnin is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Jarred Reich is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Reich cracks the inside of McLarnin's front leg.
Reich tries to work over McLarnin's front leg with a kick but McLarnin checks it.
Reich looks to land a left hand but McLarnin moved out of range nicely.
Reich misses with a straight right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jarred Reich dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
McLarnin fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Reich bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Reich takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A nice leg kick lands there from Reich.
Reich cracks McLarnin with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reich throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McLarnin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jarred Reich seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McLarnin tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Reich defends well and McLarnin ends up having to push Reich into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Reich throws a good cross that connects. #T1#
McLarnin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Reich.
McLarnin fails with a takedown attempt.
Reich throws out a counter right but McLarnin avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimmy McLarnin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A chopping leg kick lands by Reich.
McLarnin takes one to the chin there.
Reich looks for a left high kick but can't connect. Reich backs up to catch a breather... no he lunges forward with a huge flying knee that smacks McLarnin's temple! It sends McLarnin violently to the canvas! The crowd goes nuts as Reich celebrates and the doctors try to help McLarnin!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Flying Knee). Jarred Reich!

Event: FSF 12: New Era
Date: Oct 10, 2017

#R1#
Bang uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McLarnin has time to react.
McLarnin sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
McLarnin avoids the head kick by Bang.
McLarnin now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Bang tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McLarnin swivels and escapes.
McLarnin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bang throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bang doesn't manage to clinch there - McLarnin circles away.
Bang throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
McLarnin throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
McLarnin throws a series of punches but Bang moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bang misses with a takedown attempt - McLarnin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kelvin Bang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bang keeps McLarnin at a distance using the push kick. #T1#
Bang tries for a takedown but McLarnin circles away easily
and Bang takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bang throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Bang throws a leg kick
enabling McLarnin to counter with a crisp jab.
McLarnin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bang circles away quickly and effectively.
McLarnin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bang.
Bang tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McLarnin swivels and escapes.
McLarnin tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McLarnin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bang fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
McLarnin replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Bang blocks it well.
No luck for Bang with that takedown attempt. #T2#
Bang misses with a wild combination.
McLarnin displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bang.
McLarnin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #CL#
Bang moves into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
Bang has dropped down and is working for a takedown. McLarnin is trying to keep an underhook but Bang manages to get the takedown into half guard.#ES2#
McLarnin makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Bang closes the distance and clinches up with McLarnin, looking for a takedown. Bang pushes McLarnin against the cage but McLarnin circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
McLarnin unleashes a big counter combination but Bang bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
McLarnin throws a jab when Bang was well out of range.
Bang tries a head kick but it misses. #T3##TD#
Bang feints and as McLarnin raises his hands in defense, Bang changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#ES2#
McLarnin scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Bang misses with a double jab.
Bang throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It seemed like McLarnin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bang throws a body shot but no joy.
McLarnin throws out a counter right but Bang avoids it with no problem.
McLarnin misses with a few strikes there.
McLarnin throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A low kick from Bang misses
and McLarnin counters with a low kick, right behind Bang 's knee. #TD#
Bang closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bang lands in his opponent's guard.
McLarnin wants to stand up but Bang is controlling him. #T4#
Bang trying to control the position from guard on top but McLarnin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bang postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Bang distracts McLarnin with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Bang is in close to McLarnin's body, working some short punches and elbows.#ES2#
McLarnin pushes Bang off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Bang closes this distance looking for a takedown but McLarnin circles away.
Kelvin Bang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bang tries to clinch up.
McLarnin slips a straight right by Bang.
McLarnin doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jimmy McLarnin will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
McLarnin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McLarnin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kelvin Bang is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bang tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but McLarnin defends well and Bang ends up having to push McLarnin into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Bang tries to score a power double leg takedown but McLarnin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bang somewhat.
Bang tries for a takedown but McLarnin circles away easily
and Bang takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kelvin Bang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bang tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McLarnin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bang throws a solid leg kick but McLarnin takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bang.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bang tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and McLarnin is able to avoid easily.#TD#
Bang closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming McLarnin to the mat! McLarnin manages to get full guard.
McLarnin wants to stand up but Bang is controlling him.
Bang looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Bang stands up over McLarnin, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #ES2#
McLarnin has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Bang is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
With the fighters up against the cage, Bang throws an elbow but misses.
Bang lands with a short shot to the head. #TD#
Bang has McLarnin pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Bang pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending McLarnin tumbling to the mat - Bang dives into McLarnin's guard.
McLarnin is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bang is controlling him. #T2#
Bang passes McLarnin's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Bang not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB#
Bang seems to be working for a kimura but McLarnin defends the submission attempt.
McLarnin is trying to stand back up but Bang is controlling him
Bang trying to control from McLarnin's half guard. McLarnin has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #T3##ES2#
McLarnin is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Bang presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
McLarnin wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bang misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bang misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bang looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC#
Bang breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bang throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
McLarnin throws out a counter right but Bang avoids it with no problem.
McLarnin lands a two punch combo.
Bang dodges the punch combination from McLarnin.
Bang gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and McLarnin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4#
Bang doesn't succeed with the takedown
and McLarnin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bang shoots and misses
enabling McLarnin to counter with a crisp jab.
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!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bang is defended easily by McLarnin.
McLarnin getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#ROC2#
Bang is rocked!
McLarnin missing with a left hand there. Bang was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bang connects with an inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy McLarnin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Bang thuds his shin into the meat of McLarnin's side.
McLarnin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bang misses with a takedown
and McLarnin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Oh Bang is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bang swings for the body but McLarnin moves out of range.
Bang seems to have got his legs back now.
Bang lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bang fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McLarnin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bang fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bang wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bang throws a front kick that sends McLarnin stumbling back into the cage.
A good leg kick by Bang.
Bang closes the distance looking to clinch #TD2#
and McLarnin counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #T1#
Bang is pressing down on McLarnin's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bang looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bang is trying to keep McLarnin in close.
McLarnin trying to control the position from guard on top but Bang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Bang looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! McLarnin has picked Bang up and slammed him! Bang can't keep hold of the triangle and McLarnin manages to pass to side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
McLarnin wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bang, who protects the arm well.
Kelvin Bang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#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.#SU2#
McLarnin stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Bang throws a sloppy head kick
and McLarnin counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
McLarnin takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.#TD#
Bang throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. McLarnin was covering up waiting for the punch and Bang finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bang trying to control but McLarnin is working from the bottom.
Bang is looking to work some ground and pound but McLarnin has wrist control.#T3#
Bang prevents McLarnin from getting back to his feet.
Bang trying to control but McLarnin is working from the bottom.
Bang scoring with some ground and pound.
McLarnin wants to get back to his feet but Bang is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Bang lands a couple of elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bang trying to control but McLarnin is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
McLarnin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bang.
Bang tries to clinch
and McLarnin counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL#
Bang moves into the clinch.
Bang drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kelvin Bang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bang jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as McLarnin walks away with a smile on his face. Bang gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bang throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and McLarnin counters with a stiff right hand.
Some wild striking there from McLarnin.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jimmy McLarnin.
I've got McLarnin winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmy McLarnin!

Event: FSF 5: World
Date: Sep 15, 2017

#R1##CL#
Risley clinches up with McLarnin and pushes him back against the cage.
Risley lands with a left to the head.
McLarnin lands a body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Risley. #BC#
Risley breaks from the clinch.
Risley looks to clinch
and McLarnin counters with a nice uppercut.
We've been told by Risley's head coaches at Double XX that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Risley throws a head kick that McLarnin semi-blocks.
McLarnin swats away the attempt to clinch by Risley.#CL#
Risley clinches up with McLarnin and pushes him back against the cage.
Risley has a couple of punches blocked by McLarnin.
McLarnin told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Risley has McLarnin pushed against the cage.
Risley controlling the action here for a moment. #T1#
Risley scores with a shot to the side of McLarnin's head. #BC#
Risley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Risley scores with a one two! McLarnin had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #ROC#
McLarnin is rocked!
Risley tests McLarnin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McLarnin is still on wobbly legs! Can Risley finish him?
McLarnin looks up at the clock. Bad move! Risley lands a right hand from hell, dropping McLarnin. Risley pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joe Risley!
A very excited looking Joe Risley 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: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 15, 2017

#R1#
McLarnin 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.
Ward lands with an overhand left.
Ward jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McLarnin is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ward defending well as McLarnin loads up on a big left hand.
McLarnin throws out a loose jab but Ward uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ward swings for the body but McLarnin moves out of range.
Ward fails with the takedown.
Ward showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McLarnin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McLarnin throws out a loose jab but Ward uses good head movement to avoid it.
Greg Ward seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
McLarnin tries to sprawl but Ward drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Ward trying to pass the guard but McLarnin defending well.
Ward lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T1#
McLarnin is trying to stand back up but Ward is controlling him
Ward moves nicely into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McLarnin is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Ward has just dragged him back down to the mat.
McLarnin tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ward wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
McLarnin is trying to control Ward's posture but Ward avoids it.
Ward is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt McLarnin will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Ward tries to move into full mount but can't pass McLarnin's legs.
McLarnin tries to buck Ward off but Ward is having none of it.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Ward is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. McLarnin knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
McLarnin is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
McLarnin is pushing Ward's head away, looking to escape. Ward manages to hold on to the position though.
McLarnin isn't going anywhere.
Ward is looking to take a break and control but McLarnin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McLarnin is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Ward wants to lay and pray for a moment but McLarnin keeps working.
McLarnin is looking for a sweep.
McLarnin is letting Ward control him for a moment. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
McLarnin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
McLarnin misses the shot to the body. #TD#
McLarnin gets caught napping as Ward dives in and scores a takedown. McLarnin manages to retain guard.
Ward stops McLarnin from standing up.
Ward sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ward trying to control but McLarnin is working from the bottom. #T4#
Ward scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
McLarnin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McLarnin has his hands on Ward's head, controlling the position.
Ward wants to pass the guard but McLarnin is keeping the position.
Ward is working hard here to advance position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McLarnin is trying to hold Ward in close to prevent damage but Ward has managed to pass into half guard.
Ward tries to pass the half guard into mount. McLarnin knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Greg Ward dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Ward darts in looking for a takedown but McLarnin gets double underhooks and turns Ward into the cage.
McLarnin on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
McLarnin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ward digs a good hook to McLarnin's body.
McLarnin slips a straight right by Ward.
McLarnin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McLarnin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ward.
McLarnin tests Ward's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McLarnin walks into a left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ward misses the shot to the body.
McLarnin misses with a looping left.
Ward takes a swing at McLarnin's ribcage but misses. #T1##TD#
Ward looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for McLarnin!
Ward working away.
Ward prevents McLarnin from escaping the position.
McLarnin tries to bench press Ward off him but Ward keeps the position.
McLarnin being controlled for a moment. #SUB#
Ward swings around for an armbar but McLarnin sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Ward's guard.
Ward wants to sweep here but McLarnin controlling him for the moment.
Ward has McLarnin pulled in close to control his posture. #T2#
Ward wants to stand and escape but McLarnin is having none of it.
McLarnin controls from within his opponent's guard.
McLarnin wants to control from the top but Ward keeps moving.
Ward controls McLarnin momentarily but McLarnin frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ward is pulling down on McLarnin's head. It's preventing any offense from McLarnin, at least for the moment.
McLarnin controls from within his opponent's guard. #T3#
Ward is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
McLarnin trying to control the position from guard on top but Ward is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ward throws a looping overhand right but McLarnin ducks down to avoid it.
McLarnin takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Good exchange - McLarnin coming out on top.
McLarnin misses with a series of wild punches.
Ward attempts a counter takedown but McLarnin avoids it well and moves away.#T4#
A solid leg kick lands there for Ward.
Ward clobbers McLarnin with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
McLarnin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ward was well out of range. Poor timing from McLarnin.
Ward bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of McLarnin's head.
McLarnin cracks Ward with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ward jabs McLarnin to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ward with a poor takedown
and McLarnin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A slapping body kick lands there for Ward.
Ward ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McLarnin moves away.
McLarnin sizes up Ward with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Greg Ward will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
McLarnin tries a head kick but it misses.
Ward ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ward throws a jab but it's blocked by McLarnin. #TD#
Ward scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Ward wants to lay and pray for a moment but McLarnin keeps working.
McLarnin is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
McLarnin is trying to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McLarnin wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
McLarnin is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #T1#
Ward trying to control the position but McLarnin is working away.
McLarnin manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Ward wants to control but McLarnin is keeping him busy.
McLarnin tries to roll over but Ward keeps him under control.
Ward wants to lay and pray for a moment but McLarnin keeps working.
Ward stops McLarnin from getting back to his feet. #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.
Still in half guard, Ward seems content to control.#ES2#
McLarnin pushes Ward off and gets back to his feet.
Ward scores with a decent looking hook.
Ward connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McLarnin's hands.
McLarnin on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jimmy McLarnin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ward connects with a good right hand that stumbles McLarnin. McLarnin circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ward shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McLarnin takes one to the side of the head.
Ward throws a shot to the body. #CL2#
McLarnin rushes Ward and presses him up against the cage.
McLarnin has Ward pressed against the cage, preventing Ward from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jimmy McLarnin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3##TD#
Ward gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Ward is keen to just control but McLarnin is a slippery customer.
McLarnin wants to get back to his feet. #ES2#
McLarnin has one foot on Ward's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Greg Ward is winning the standup battle so far.
Ward fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ward moves out of range of the strikes.
McLarnin stuffs the takedown attempt from Ward. Ward gets slowly back to his feet.
McLarnin with the counter takedown but Ward avoids it easily.
Ward throws out a loose jab but McLarnin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ward looks to score with a jab to the body but McLarnin is just out of range.#T4#
McLarnin displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Greg Ward. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ward connects with a crisp jab.
Ward throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ward fails with a takedown attempt.
Ward avoids the head kick by McLarnin.
Ward throws a body shot but no joy.
Ward tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but McLarnin defends well and Ward ends up having to push McLarnin into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
McLarnin misses with a straight right.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Greg Ward.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ward, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Greg Ward!
Greg Ward decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Ascension 0701
Date: Jul 01, 2017

#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Carroll misses the target.
Carroll connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Carroll throws a front kick aimed at McLarnin's knee but McLarnin avoids it well.
McLarnin changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Carroll stuffs the takedown attempt from McLarnin. McLarnin gets slowly back to his feet.
McLarnin throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Carroll on the side of the head.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that McLarnin has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Carroll moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Carroll keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McLarnin scores with a head kick. Carroll tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
McLarnin throws a sloppy head kick and Carroll moves out of range easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Carroll, as that shot connected. #T1#
A clash of legs there as McLarnin blocks the low kick.
McLarnin tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A nice leg kick lands there from McLarnin.
Andy Carroll is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Carroll connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
An inside leg kick from Carroll misses.
Jab by Carroll.
Carroll lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#ROC#
McLarnin is rocked!
McLarnin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Carroll.
McLarnin is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
McLarnin is still on wobbly legs! Can Carroll finish him?
Carroll fails in his attempt to clinch.
McLarnin seems to have recovered his senses.#KD#
Carroll bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops McLarnin! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carroll wanted to stand there but McLarnin had control of the position. #SUB2#
McLarnin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Carroll can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T2#
Carroll sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Carroll has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of McLarnin is proving hard to escape from.
Carroll won't allow McLarnin to sweep him here.
McLarnin is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Carroll is controlling him.
Carroll is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Carroll stands and throws McLarnin's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T3#
McLarnin tries to improve position but can't. #SU#
Carroll decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Carroll throws a jab when McLarnin was well out of range.
McLarnin avoids the head kick by Carroll.
McLarnin tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
McLarnin lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Carroll connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Carroll throws a body kick that misses.
McLarnin blocks a jab.
Carroll motions for McLarnin to come forward. Carroll throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T4#
McLarnin on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
McLarnin closes the distance and clinches up with Carroll, looking for a takedown. McLarnin pushes Carroll against the cage but Carroll circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Carroll goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Carroll throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McLarnin was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Andy Carroll seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carroll cracks a nice hook into McLarnin's ribs.
Carroll just misses with a punch to the body.
A combination from McLarnin does no damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McLarnin digs a good body shot into Carroll's ribs.
McLarnin throws a left and a right that both miss
and Carroll counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Carroll throws a half hearted mid kick.
McLarnin is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Carroll fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andy Carroll dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
McLarnin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Carroll wants to clinch but McLarnin slips to the side
letting McLarnin counter with a right hand.
Carroll is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Carroll moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Carroll with a hook.
Carroll defending well as McLarnin loads up on a big left hand. #CL#
Carroll clinches up with McLarnin and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Carroll escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #TD2#
McLarnin scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
McLarnin stops Carroll from getting back to his feet.
McLarnin wants to control but Carroll is keeping him busy. #T1#
McLarnin prevents Carroll from improving his position.
Carroll trying to control but McLarnin postures up.
McLarnin is taking a breather. Carroll says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
McLarnin missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
McLarnin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Carroll keeps working. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A punch lands to the side of McLarnin 's head but he takes it in his stride.#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.#KD#
Carroll moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! McLarnin goes down! Can Carroll finish him!?
McLarnin controls Carroll momentarily but Carroll frees himself.
Carroll has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Carroll controlling from the top position.
Carroll won't allow McLarnin to sweep him here.
McLarnin is still trying to improve position.#SUB2#
McLarnin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Carroll is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Carroll is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McLarnin can do to turn this around?
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T3##SUB2#
McLarnin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Carroll gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
McLarnin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Carroll showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Carroll stops McLarnin from standing up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Carroll misses with a straight right.
Carroll listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Carroll slaps away a takedown attempt from McLarnin, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Carroll thows a left - swing and a miss!
The fight stays on the outside here - Carroll looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Carroll pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McLarnin closes this distance looking for a takedown but Carroll circles away.
Carroll misses with a straight left.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL#
Carroll moves into range and clinches up with McLarnin.
McLarnin wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Carroll lands an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andy Carroll dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Carroll stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Carroll wants it to stay on the feet.
Carroll lands a nice looking body kick.
Nice straight punches there by Carroll. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Carroll.
McLarnin takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jimmy McLarnin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McLarnin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McLarnin is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Carroll catches McLarnin with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
McLarnin attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carroll fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Carroll lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McLarnin shoots in looking for a takedown but Carroll manages to keep the fight standing, pushing McLarnin's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#T1#
McLarnin shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Carroll defends it nicely.
Andy Carroll has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy McLarnin.
McLarnin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Donk. Carroll catches McLarnin right on the button with a cross.
Carroll scoring well with a low kick there.
Carroll misses with a left hand
and Carroll takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Carroll fails in his attempt to clinch.
Carroll is looking to score with low kicks.
McLarnin changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Carroll misses with a head kick.
Andy Carroll is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Carroll scores with a head kick. McLarnin tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Carroll throws a lazy right hand but McLarnin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McLarnin with the counter takedown but Carroll avoids it easily.#KD#
Carroll cracks McLarnin with a big right hand and McLarnin goes down!
This has been an exciting period of action!
McLarnin wants to sweep here but Carroll controlling him for the moment.
Carroll passes McLarnin's left leg - he's now in half guard. #ES2#
McLarnin kicks Carroll off and gets back to his feet.
McLarnin throws a looping overhand right but Carroll ducks down to avoid it.
A jab from Carroll does it's job there.
That kick from Carroll tenderised McLarnin's leg. McLarnin is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jimmy McLarnin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
McLarnin misses with a hook.
Carroll misses with a head kick.
McLarnin is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Carroll punishes McLarnin's body with a nice straight punch.
McLarnin looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Carroll closes the distance looking to clinch #TD2#
and McLarnin counters with a shoot takedown. Carroll fights it but they end up in guard.
McLarnin throws a big elbow that misses.
McLarnin prevents Carroll from getting back to his feet.
McLarnin is standing up over Carroll. Carroll looks to escape but McLarnin dives into side control. #T4#
McLarnin happy to just control the position for now.
Carroll is trying to buck McLarnin off.
Carroll is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked McLarnin off and has taken his back!
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!
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andy Carroll!
In his post fight interview, Andy Carroll started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: Ascension 0520
Date: May 20, 2017

#R1#
McLarnin misses the jab.
Kukko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McLarnin manages to avoid it.
McLarnin lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kukko connects with a crisp jab.
McLarnin lands a nice looking body shot.
Kukko tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McLarnin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McLarnin misses with a two punch combination.
A big left from Kukko misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McLarnin throws a hook but Kukko avoids it easily.
Kukko half committed to a counter leg kick.
Kukko thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kukko keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McLarnin.
Kukko was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T1#
Kukko misses with a right hand
and McLarnin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McLarnin tests Kukko's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kukko tries to clinch there but McLarnin circles away.
McLarnin moves out of range of the leg kick from Kukko.#CL#
Kukko moves into the clinch successfully.
McLarnin tries to land a knee to the head but Kukko blocks with his arms.
Kukko has McLarnin pushed against the cage.
Kukko is looking for a takedown.
McLarnin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kukko avoids it.
Kukko effectively controlling the action here.#BC2#
McLarnin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2##CL#
Kukko has managed to clinch.
Kukko wants a takedown but no success here. #TD#
Kukko has hold of one of McLarnin's legs. McLarnin is fighting the takedown attempt but Kukko gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kukko sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kukko throws an elbow that misses. McLarnin uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kukko's guard. Nice move by McLarnin!#REVB#
McLarnin wants to control from the top but Kukko keeps moving.
McLarnin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Kukko keeping moving, preventing McLarnin from controlling successfully.
Kukko not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kukko wants to stand and escape but McLarnin is having none of it.
Kukko is controlling McLarnin's posture.
McLarnin connects with a couple of short punches.
Kukko looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but McLarnin puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
McLarnin prevents Kukko from improving his position.
Kukko has his hands clasped together around McLarnin's back. He's all about the action.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
McLarnin is looking to take a break and control but Kukko is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kukko is trying to maintain the position but McLarnin is very close to passing his half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kukko moves to clinch but McLarnin breaks away
and McLarnin counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy McLarnin dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
McLarnin cracks Kukko with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kukko avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kukko drops down looking for a counter takedown but McLarnin sprawls and moves away.
McLarnin doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kukko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kukko tries to clinch #TD2#
and McLarnin counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by McLarnin.
Kukko looking for a sweep. Not yet Kukko, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES#
Kukko uses the cage to get back to his feet.
McLarnin shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kukko pinned against the cage. Kukko gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kukko drops down looking for a counter takedown but McLarnin sprawls and moves away.
Kukko looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jimmy McLarnin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Kukko throws a shot to the body.
McLarnin cracks Kukko with a right hand to the side of the head.
Rokki Kukko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kukko misses with a left hand
letting McLarnin counter with a right hand.
McLarnin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kukko staying out of range there.
Kukko shoots in for a takedown but McLarnin shows good takedown defense.
Kukko throws a series of punches but McLarnin avoids them all with ease.
Sloppy strikes from Kukko. Those never looked like landing. #T2#
Kukko connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McLarnin's hands.
Kukko doesn't succeed with the takedown
and McLarnin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kukko goes for a double leg but McLarnin avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as McLarnin continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rokki Kukko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kukko misses with a double jab
and McLarnin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Kukko enables McLarnin to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Kukko manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#ES#
Kukko manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Kukko swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #CL2#
and McLarnin counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #T3#
McLarnin is defending well against a takedown attempt.
McLarnin wants to break free but Kukko has control.
Kukko has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. McLarnin is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC#
Kukko breaks the clinch.
McLarnin ducks under a wild hook from Kukko.
McLarnin goes for a double leg but Kukko avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kukko continues to drive forward.
McLarnin misses with a body shot.
Kukko wants to clinch
and Kukko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McLarnin lands a nice hook to Kukko's body. Kukko takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kukko throws a series of punches but McLarnin avoids them all with ease. #T4#
Kukko tries to clinch but McLarnin moves away
and McLarnin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kukko closes the distance and clinches up with McLarnin, looking for a takedown. Kukko pushes McLarnin against the cage but McLarnin circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
McLarnin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kukko ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kukko avoids the head kick by McLarnin.
Kukko tries to counter with a takedown but McLarnin is quick to defend against it.
Kukko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McLarnin moves away.
McLarnin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kukko misses with a takedown attempt
and McLarnin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy McLarnin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Kukko throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McLarnin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kukko misses with a hook
and McLarnin counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kukko cracks McLarnin with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
McLarnin misses with a two punch combination.
McLarnin takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kukko is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kukko moves away from the strike by McLarnin.
A big right from Kukko misses.
McLarnin looks to throw the jab but Kukko is out of range. #T1#
McLarnin lands a jab.
McLarnin has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kukko finds it's way round the side to connect with McLarnin's head.
Kukko is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Kukko takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
McLarnin misses with a wild body shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Kukko misses its target.
McLarnin throws a shot from downtown. Kukko moves away and avoids it.
McLarnin misses with a looping left.
McLarnin tests Kukko's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McLarnin blocks a head kick by Kukko. #T2#
McLarnin swings for the body but Kukko moves out of range.
Kukko seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Kukko shoots for a takedown but McLarnin saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kukko misses with a leg kick
and McLarnin counters with a nice uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Kukko misses the target.
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!
McLarnin throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #CL#
and Kukko moves into the clinch.
McLarnin tries to circle away but Kukko has him pinned against the cage.
Kukko stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Kukko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kukko has McLarnin pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. McLarnin manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #T3#
Kukko presses McLarnin against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kukko lands a right hand that snaps the head of McLarnin backwards.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kukko throws an elbow but misses.
Kukko throws a punch but it's blocked by McLarnin.
Kukko tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rokki Kukko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kukko is trying to pull guard but McLarnin turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
McLarnin is trying to push Kukko away but Kukko has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
McLarnin has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Kukko seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if McLarnin can turn it around.#BC2#
McLarnin breaks from the clinch.
Kukko scores with a three punch combo!
Jimmy McLarnin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McLarnin takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kukko scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T4#
McLarnin has his takedown stuffed#CL#
and Kukko counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kukko.
Kukko looking for a takedown. #BC2#
McLarnin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kukko misses with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McLarnin misses with an uppercut. Kukko saw that one coming.#TD2#
McLarnin darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Rokki Kukko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McLarnin trying to control from half guard but Kukko is working away.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jimmy McLarnin.
I've got McLarnin winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmy McLarnin!

Event: EPL 12.1
Date: May 03, 2017

#R1#
McLarnin slips under a jab from Malaya.
Simeon Malaya seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Malaya throws a head kick that half lands.
Malaya fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McLarnin manages to avoid it.
Malaya throws a body kick that misses
and McLarnin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McLarnin has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Malaya.
McLarnin on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Malaya connects with a solid leg kick.
Malaya throws a hook but McLarnin blocks it.
Malaya connects with a single shot there.
Malaya lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Malaya.
McLarnin checks a leg kick.
McLarnin is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Malaya throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McLarnin feints a counter leg kick.
A low kick from Malaya is predictable there #TD2#
and McLarnin counters with a takedown into side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T1#
McLarnin has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Malaya!
Malaya is trying to escape the mount.
Malaya is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Malaya tries to reverse the position but McLarnin maintains control.
McLarnin controlling from mount.
Malaya is in all sorts of trouble here.
McLarnin takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Malaya sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T2##SUB#
Malaya looking for submissions off his back.
McLarnin tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Malaya.
Malaya trying to control from the bottom.
McLarnin wants to pass the guard but Malaya is defending well.
McLarnin is trying to control the action in half guard but Malaya is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T3#
McLarnin perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB2#
McLarnin is looking for a kimura here.
McLarnin trying to control the action but Malaya is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A slow jab from Malaya misses its intended target.
Malaya throws a sloppy head kick
and Malaya takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McLarnin scores with a three punch combo! #CUT2#
It looks like Simeon Malaya has been cut.
Malaya throws the left hand but McLarnin avoids the punch easily.#T4##CL2#
McLarnin moves into the clinch.
Malaya struggles to land a body shot inside as McLarnin controls his hands.
Malaya misses with some punches.
Malaya is pressed up against the cage. McLarnin has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Malaya down to the mat. Malaya avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Nice defenses there by McLarnin.
A nice leg kick lands there from Malaya.
McLarnin blocks a jab.
McLarnin is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
McLarnin throws a right hand that Malaya ducks under and follows up with a left that Malaya also avoids with ease.
McLarnin avoids the head kick by Malaya.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McLarnin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Malaya. Malaya obviously looking to wear him down.
Malaya throws a leg kick #TD2#
and McLarnin counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Malaya wants to get back to full guard.
Malaya is in trouble now - McLarnin has advanced to mount!
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 Simeon Malaya will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Simeon Malaya's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
A shot to the body from Malaya misses
enabling McLarnin to counter with a crisp jab.
Malaya wants to slow McLarnin down by chopping away at his legs.
Malaya smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
McLarnin on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Malaya tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Malaya lands with a straight right. McLarnin didn't see that one coming.
McLarnin walks into a stiff left hand from Malaya.
A head kick by Malaya misses
and McLarnin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McLarnin fails to land with a series of punches.
Malaya scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Malaya with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Malaya lands with a kick to the temple. McLarnin shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Malaya throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and McLarnin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Malaya throws a low kick but it's checked well by McLarnin.
Malaya stuffs the takedown attempt from McLarnin. McLarnin gets slowly back to his feet. #T1#
Malaya gets off balance looking for a body kick
and McLarnin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from McLarnin.
Malaya throws a series of punches but McLarnin moves out of range.
A low kick from Malaya is predictable there #TD2#
and McLarnin counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Well, if McLarnin is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
McLarnin prevents Malaya from improving his position.
Jimmy McLarnin has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
McLarnin is working for a kimura but Malaya is defending it quite comfortably. #T2#
McLarnin trying to control the action but Malaya is working from the bottom.
McLarnin is controlling the pace.
McLarnin is stalling here. Malaya is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! McLarnin seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Malaya has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. #T3#
McLarnin is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #ES2#
McLarnin bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Malaya throws an off balance right hand
and Malaya takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McLarnin has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Malaya bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of McLarnin's head.
McLarnin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Malaya. Malaya obviously looking to wear him down.
McLarnin checks a low kick from Malaya.
McLarnin throws a counter combo.
Malaya jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T4#
Malaya throws a hook but McLarnin blocks it.
McLarnin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Malaya. Malaya obviously looking to wear him down.
McLarnin ducks right into an uppercut from Malaya.
Malaya feints and then cracks McLarnin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McLarnin down.
Malaya throws a leg kick that misses.
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!#TD2#
McLarnin closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Malaya's guard.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Malaya manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Malaya misses with a short punch on the inside.
McLarnin blocks an uppercut.
Malaya manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment. #BC2#
McLarnin breaks the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Simeon Malaya dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Simeon Malaya'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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Malaya connects with a good right hand that stumbles McLarnin. McLarnin circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Malaya looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Malaya lands a lovely overhand right.
Malaya displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from McLarnin.
A good leg kick by Malaya.
McLarnin moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Malaya misses with a kick to the body.
Malaya throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McLarnin is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice inside leg kick there by Malaya. That's going to slow McLarnin down.
Malaya throws a low kick but McLarnin moves out of range easily.
Malaya throws a head kick that misses.
Malaya throws a head kick but McLarnin moves out of range.
Jimmy McLarnin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Malaya misses with an uppercut.
Malaya comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Malaya connects with an inside leg kick.#KD2#
McLarnin lands a left and a right that send Malaya crashing to the mat, dazed. McLarnin thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Malaya tries a low kick but McLarnin avoids it.
McLarnin checks a leg kick nicely.
Malaya scores with a head kick. McLarnin tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Malaya throws a body shot but no joy.
Malaya cracks McLarnin with a good jab.
Malaya tries a head kick but it misses. #TD2#
McLarnin gets a takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McLarnin content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T2#
Let's hope that McLarnin has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
McLarnin takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Malaya is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Well, if McLarnin is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Jimmy McLarnin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Malaya is not content to let McLarnin control the position.
Malaya keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Malaya trying to control but McLarnin postures up.
McLarnin is looking to take a break and control but Malaya is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Malaya throws a leg kick but McLarnin checks it.
Malaya throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Simeon Malaya is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Malaya is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McLarnin.
Malaya misses with a double jab
and McLarnin counters with a stiff right hand.
Malaya moves into range and connects with a jab.
Malaya misses with a right hand
and McLarnin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McLarnin lands with an uppercut that bounces Malaya off the cage and back into range.
Malaya connects with a body shot.
Malaya throws a leg kick
and McLarnin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Malaya misses with a left hand
and McLarnin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC2#
Malaya is rocked!
Malaya gets off balance looking for a body kick
letting McLarnin counter with a right hand.
Oh Malaya is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McLarnin's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Malaya misses with a lunging right hand
and McLarnin counters with a crisp right that sends Malaya to the canvas! McLarnin follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jimmy McLarnin!

Event: Ascension 0325
Date: Mar 25, 2017

#R1#
Kukko fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McLarnin on the side of the head.
Kukko throws a leg kick #TD2#
and McLarnin counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Kukko wants to improve his position but McLarnin is controlling well.
McLarnin takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Kukko is looking to improve his position.
Kukko wants to control but McLarnin is keeping busy.
McLarnin prevents Kukko from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McLarnin is taking a breather. Kukko says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
McLarnin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kukko does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kukko trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no! #T1#
Kukko is trying to escape the mount.
McLarnin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kukko is looking to escape.
McLarnin controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McLarnin misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Kukko is desperately trying to improve his position but McLarnin has a good base and remains in mount.#T2#
McLarnin landing strikes from the mount.
Kukko tries to hold on but McLarnin postures up.
Kukko is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
McLarnin working Kukko over with strikes here.
Kukko tries to hold on but McLarnin postures up.
McLarnin trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kukko working to try and regain half guard.
Kukko regains half guard.
Kukko is not content to let McLarnin control the position.#T3#
McLarnin wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Kukko uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
McLarnin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kukko is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
McLarnin works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #SUB2#
McLarnin is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kukko has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kukko holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
McLarnin passes into side control, despite Kukko's attempt to control the position.
Kukko is looking for a sweep.
Kukko struggling a bit here.
Kukko tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but McLarnin wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kukko is being controlled here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kukko wants to control but McLarnin postures up.#SUB2#
McLarnin tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kukko is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy McLarnin dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Kukko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McLarnin lands with a nice body punch.
McLarnin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kukko throws a leg kick that is checked
letting McLarnin counter with a right hand.
Kukko throws a head kick that misses.
Kukko tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McLarnin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Kukko throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. McLarnin tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kukko is in McLarnin's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McLarnin trying to control the position.
We've been hearing that Kukko has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
McLarnin is looking to stand up but Kukko isn't so interested in that idea. #SUB2#
McLarnin looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Kukko has picked McLarnin up and slammed him! McLarnin can't keep hold of the triangle and Kukko manages to pass to side control!#T1#
Kukko is chipping away with strikes.
McLarnin tries to escape but Kukko is in control.
McLarnin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
McLarnin is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kukko off and has taken his back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kukko is defending well here and trying to improve his position. #SUB2#
Kukko is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
McLarnin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kukko trying to control the hands but McLarnin breaks the grip. #SUB2#
McLarnin tightening his grip on Kukko, looking for the choke.
McLarnin punishes Kukko with strikes from the back mount. #T2#
Kukko tries to break free.
Kukko looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Kukko can't escape the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Kukko manages to reverse the position and now he's in McLarnin's guard. Nice work there by Kukko. #T3##SUB2#
McLarnin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kukko doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kukko manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
McLarnin is looking for a triangle but Kukko pushes his legs off easily.
Kukko's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
McLarnin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kukko working some strikes from top position.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
McLarnin wants to get back to his feet but Kukko is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #SUB2#
McLarnin looking for subs off his back but Kukko has passed one foot through into half guard.
McLarnin is looking to improve his position.
Jimmy McLarnin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kukko thows a huge punch but McLarnin dodges it nicely.
McLarnin is trying to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kukko stops McLarnin from getting back to his feet.
Ground and pound from Kukko.
McLarnin wants to control but Kukko is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jimmy McLarnin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Kukko throws a right and a left that McLarnin avoids nicely.
McLarnin appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kukko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McLarnin throws out the jab.
It looked like Kukko was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
McLarnin has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from McLarnin there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nice uppercut there from Kukko.
McLarnin gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kukko.#ROC#
McLarnin is rocked!
McLarnin darts in looking for a takedown but Kukko gets double underhooks and turns McLarnin into the cage.
McLarnin is still on wobbly legs! Can Kukko finish him?
McLarnin shoots in looking for a takedown. Kukko tries to sprawl out of it but McLarnin keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kukko manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
McLarnin seems to have recovered his senses.#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McLarnin checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#TD2#
McLarnin decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Kukko is trying to get back to full guard.
Kukko is refusing to be controlled, as McLarnin sits in half guard.
Kukko wants to improve his position but McLarnin is controlling well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #T2#
McLarnin trying to control from half guard but Kukko is working away.
McLarnin with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Kukko is trying to stand.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kukko lands an overhand right.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from McLarnin.
Rokki Kukko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy McLarnin.
McLarnin misses with the body kick#TD#
so Kukko counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
McLarnin is wriggling around but Kukko manages to pass to half guard. #T3##REVB#
McLarnin is not content to let Kukko control the position.
Kukko throwing shots but McLarnin is blocking nicely.
McLarnin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
McLarnin is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kukko's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kukko's back!
Rokki Kukko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kukko manages to reverse the position and now he's in McLarnin's guard. Nice work there by Kukko.
Kukko postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kukko postures up.
McLarnin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kukko manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##T4#
McLarnin wants to control from the top but Kukko keeps moving.
McLarnin slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Kukko not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kukko wants to sweep but no luck.
McLarnin looking to pass the guard. #ES#
Kukko is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. McLarnin presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD#
Kukko gets a trip takedown into half guard.#ES2#
McLarnin kicks Kukko off and gets back to his feet.
Jimmy McLarnin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#TD2#
McLarnin shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kukko is trying to defend but McLarnin finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Rokki Kukko.
I think McLarnin has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

Event: Ascension 0301
Date: Mar 01, 2017

#R1#
Hall misses the shot to the body.
A head kick misses from McLarnin.
Hall closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hall scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
McLarnin connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hall's hands.
A nice leg kick lands there from McLarnin.
McLarnin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hall closes the distance looking to clinch
and McLarnin counters with a nice uppercut.
McLarnin looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T1#
McLarnin fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
McLarnin fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
McLarnin lands with a shot to the body.
Justin Hall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hall. McLarnin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Hall as McLarnin shoots in.#CL#
McLarnin tries to keep at a distance but Hall has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hall can't find room to land a body shot as McLarnin controls the action. #T2#
Hall scores with a hook to the body.
McLarnin is looking to break free of the clinch but Hall has double underhooks.
Hall misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hall fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McLarnin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McLarnin is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
McLarnin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hall. #T3#
Hall has McLarnin pressed against the cage, preventing McLarnin from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
McLarnin is trying to force a seperation but Hall has the dominant position.
The referee is keeping an eye on Hall - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
McLarnin is looking for a takedown.
Justin Hall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy McLarnin.
Hall just leaning against McLarnin, taking a breather. #BC#
Hall breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McLarnin misses with a takedown attempt - Hall sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#CL#
Hall moves into the clinch.
Hall misses with a body punch.
McLarnin looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hall misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hall swings wildly with an uppercut but McLarnin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hall lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Justin Hall dominated that round.
That's time! Hall's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Hall tries to clinch but fails miserably
and McLarnin counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hall thinking. #CL#
McLarnin gets tackled into the cage by Hall. Hall maintains the clinch. #BC2#
McLarnin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hall bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hall looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Hall takes the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McLarnin struggles to land a body shot inside as Hall controls his hands. #T1#
McLarnin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McLarnin is trying to break the clinch but Hall has him pressed against the cage.
Hall misses with some punches.
McLarnin blocks a body shot from Hall.
Hall tries a body shot but McLarnin blocks it.
Hall lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McLarnin tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #T2#
McLarnin taking a breather.
Hall just leaning against McLarnin, taking a breather.
Hall can't find room to land a body shot as McLarnin controls the action.
Hall misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
McLarnin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jimmy McLarnin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hall blocks a head kick by McLarnin.
Hall lands a jab to the nose.#T3#
McLarnin takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #ROC#
McLarnin is rocked!#CL#
McLarnin tries to keep at a distance but Hall has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hall has a couple of punches blocked by McLarnin.
Hall has a couple of punches blocked by McLarnin.
Hall throws a head punch that misses.
McLarnin takes a shot to the head.
Hall lands with a short shot to the head. #T4#
McLarnin trying to land knees to the body.
Hall throws a punch but it's blocked by McLarnin.
Hall misses with a punch on the inside.
McLarnin can't break the clinch.
Hall swings wildly with an uppercut but McLarnin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McLarnin has had enough of the clinch but Hall keeps him there for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Justin Hall dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Hall throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jimmy McLarnin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McLarnin works Hall's body with a nice hook.
McLarnin goes for a double leg but Hall avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hall continues to drive forward.
McLarnin misses with a series of wild punches.
A jab from McLarnin misses.
Hall keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McLarnin staying out of range there.
Hall takes a jab right on the kisser.
McLarnin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hall avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1##CL#
Hall gets in close and instigates a clinch.
McLarnin tries a knee to the head but Hall blocks it. #BC2#
McLarnin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hall lands a body shot.
Justin Hall is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hall bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of McLarnin's head.
McLarnin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hall wants to clinch.
McLarnin looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T2##CL#
Hall clinches with his opponent.
Hall stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC2#
McLarnin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hall wants to clinch but McLarnin slips to the side#TD2#
and McLarnin counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hall won't be happy with that.
Hall is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McLarnin can do to turn this around?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hall is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
McLarnin goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Hall rolls with the submission and now he's on top in McLarnin's guard! Nice work there by Hall!
Jimmy McLarnin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3##SUB2#
McLarnin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hall defends it easily.
Hall sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Justin Hall is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hall's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McLarnin can't keep his opponent in guard - Hall advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T4#
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.
Hall seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
McLarnin pushes Hall off looking to stand but Hall dives back in and keeps control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hall is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB2#
McLarnin with the active half guard here but Hall passes nicely into side control.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Justin Hall!
After winning the bout, Justin Hall thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 05, 2017

#R1##TD2#
McLarnin darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
McLarnin working Rage over with strikes.
Rage is looking to get back to is feet but McLarnin passes into side control.
McLarnin controls the position from side control.
McLarnin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
McLarnin has hold of Rage's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Rage tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - McLarnin cranks the arm and Rage screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Rage, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Jimmy McLarnin!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 27, 2017

#R1#
Levin scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Levin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McLarnin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Levin moves into the clinch.
McLarnin told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.#BC2#
McLarnin breaks from the clinch.
A combination from McLarnin does no damage.
Levin swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Levin tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling McLarnin to counter with a crisp jab.
Levin tries to clinch but McLarnin moves away #TD2#
and McLarnin counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Levin pushes McLarnin off but McLarnin dives into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Levin is trying to improve his position.
Levin is letting McLarnin control him for a moment.
Levin is trying to improve his position.
Levin 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#
McLarnin controlling the position from side mount.
McLarnin working the head with strikes.
Levin trying to remain calm as McLarnin controls from the top position.
Let's hope that McLarnin has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
McLarnin in side control lands a decent elbow. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from McLarnin.
It looks like McLarnin might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T3#
McLarnin's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Levin darts in and clinches McLarnin up against the cage.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Levin looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Levin throws an elbow but it misses.
McLarnin dodges an elbow strike from Levin.
McLarnin throws an elbow but it's blocked. #BC2#
McLarnin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Levin moves in looking to clinch but McLarnin pushes him off.
A cross from McLarnin lands.
McLarnin's jab looks to have found its range, popping Levin under the eye.
Levin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McLarnin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McLarnin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McLarnin keeps the fight on the outside.
Levin really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Levin doesn't manage to clinch there - McLarnin circles away.
Artem Levin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Levin tries to clinch there but McLarnin circles away.
McLarnin unleashes a big counter combination but Levin bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy McLarnin dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Levin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McLarnin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McLarnin feints the counter takedown.
Levin wants to clinch.
Levin finds himself stumbling back on wobbly legs after being clipped by a right hand. He's up against the cage, ducking and weaving under McLarnin's strikes but an uppercut finds it's way through and Levin falls! - He's completely out of it and the ref jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jimmy McLarnin!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 11, 2016

#R1#
Trujillo misses with a leg kick
and McLarnin counters with a stiff right hand.
Trujillo misses with a takedown
and McLarnin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Trujillo staying out of range there.
A telegraphed right hand from McLarnin misses the target.
Trujillo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Trujillo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Trujillo lands with a nice body punch.
Trujillo looks to land a right hand but McLarnin moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trujillo moves out of range of the strikes.
Trujillo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
It looked like McLarnin was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Trujillo.
Jimmy McLarnin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dominic Trujillo.
Trujillo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McLarnin went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Trujillo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from McLarnin.#T1#
Trujillo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jab, jab by Trujillo - just one landing.
McLarnin fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Trujillo avoids it really well and circles away.
Trujillo throws a body punch but McLarnin moves out of range.
It looked like McLarnin was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Trujillo.
Trujillo throws a lazy uppercut
and Trujillo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McLarnin avoids the body shot from Trujillo.
Trujillo fails with an attempt to clinch.
It looked like McLarnin was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Trujillo misses with an uppercut. McLarnin saw that one coming.
McLarnin scores with a nice strike.
Trujillo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McLarnin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Trujillo darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T2#
McLarnin lands with a slapping head kick.
Trujillo does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McLarnin scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Trujillo doesn't seem bothered though.
Trujillo's jab looks to have found its range, popping McLarnin under the eye.#CL2#
McLarnin tries to keep at a distance but Trujillo has taken the fight into the clinch.
McLarnin has Trujillo pressed against the cage, preventing Trujillo from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC#
McLarnin breaks the clinch.
McLarnin getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
McLarnin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McLarnin circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling McLarnin to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
Trujillo misses with a straight right.
Trujillo throws a body punch but McLarnin moves out of range.
McLarnin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Trujillo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McLarnin counters with a left and a right that stings Trujillo.
Trujillo just misses with a punch to the body.
McLarnin misses with a wild combination.
McLarnin bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Trujillo's head.
Trujillo lands a jab to the head.
Trujillo misses with an uppercut.
A little feinted left hand from McLarnin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Trujillo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McLarnin is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Trujillo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dominic Trujillo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
McLarnin cracks Trujillo with a right hand to the side of the head.
Trujillo misses with a right hand
and McLarnin counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McLarnin moves out of range as Trujillo strikes.
McLarnin is looking to counter punch.
McLarnin misses with a series of wild punches.
Trujillo looks to score with a jab to the body but McLarnin is just out of range.
Trujillo lands with a shot to the body.
McLarnin throws the kick towards the body but Trujillo avoids it.
Trujillo throws out a powerful jab.
Trujillo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL#
and McLarnin counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy McLarnin dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Trujillo dodges the punch combination from McLarnin.
Trujillo shoots and misses
and McLarnin counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Jimmy McLarnin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Trujillo misses with a wild body shot.
Trujillo just misses with a punch to the body.
Trujillo throws a body punch but McLarnin moves out of range.
Trujillo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by McLarnin.
McLarnin tries to land a front kick but Trujillo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A punch lands to the side of Trujillo 's head but he takes it in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Trujillo pushes McLarnin up against the cage in a clinch.
Trujillo misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Trujillo fails to land.
Trujillo has a couple of punches blocked by McLarnin. #T1#
Trujillo wants a takedown but no success here.
Trujillo misses with some punches.
Trujillo throws an elbow but it misses.
Trujillo wants a takedown.
Jimmy McLarnin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dominic Trujillo.
Trujillo can't break the clinch.
Trujillo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Trujillo is defending well against a takedown attempt.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Trujillo.
McLarnin blocks a body shot from Trujillo.
Trujillo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Trujillo can't find room to land a body shot as McLarnin controls the action.
Trujillo lands a body shot in the clinch. #T2#
McLarnin blocks a body shot from Trujillo.
Trujillo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
McLarnin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jimmy McLarnin is winning the standup battle so far.
Trujillo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Trujillo just misses with a punch to the body.
Trujillo stuns McLarnin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Trujillo throws a predictable looking body shot
and McLarnin makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Trujillo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McLarnin throwing a counter right hand but Trujillo manages to avoid it.
Trujillo misses with the combination.
Trujillo is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down McLarnin rather than just go for the knockout.
McLarnin uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Trujillo. McLarnin does a little dance to reset his feet.
McLarnin lands a head shot.
McLarnin misses with a series of wild punches.
Trujillo misses the shot to the body.
Trujillo throws a predictable looking body shot
and McLarnin counters with a series of strikes. Trujillo will be more careful next time no doubt.
McLarnin avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
McLarnin is looking for a counter combo.
McLarnin misses with a wild combination.
Trujillo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McLarnin moves away.
McLarnin is looking for a counter combo.
A nice leg kick lands there from McLarnin.
Trujillo swings widly with a right hand
and McLarnin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4##TD2#
Trujillo dives in and scores a takedown into McLarnin's 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!
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as McLarnin holds on and takes a little breather.
McLarnin is trying to keep Trujillo in close.
McLarnin wants to stand but Trujillo is controlling the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as McLarnin holds on and takes a little breather.
Trujillo wants to control from the top but McLarnin keeps moving.
Trujillo working some strikes from top position.
McLarnin looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Jimmy McLarnin will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
A low kick from Trujillo is predictable there
and McLarnin counters with a nice low kick that buckles Trujillo's knee momentarily.
Trujillo lands a right hook to the body.
A clash of legs there as McLarnin blocks the low kick.
McLarnin misses with a hook. Trujillo ducked under it nicely.
Trujillo misses with a straight left.
McLarnin avoids the body shot from Trujillo.
Trujillo misses with a jab to the body
and McLarnin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Trujillo misses with a wild body shot.
Trujillo scores with a punch to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trujillo just misses with a punch to the body.
Trujillo misses with a telegraphed body shot #CL#
and McLarnin counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by McLarnin.
Trujillo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McLarnin backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McLarnin. #T1#
Trujillo tries to circle away but McLarnin has him pinned against the cage.
A short uppercut from McLarnin.
Trujillo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Trujillo can't find room to land a body shot as McLarnin controls the action.
Trujillo throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from Trujillo. #BC#
McLarnin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A punch lands to the side of McLarnin 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Trujillo shoots in for a takedown but McLarnin shows good takedown defense.
McLarnin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Trujillo.
Trujillo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McLarnin. #T2#
Trujillo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A low kick from Trujillo misses
and McLarnin counters with a nice uppercut.
Trujillo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Trujillo takes a swing at McLarnin's ribcage but misses.
Trujillo misses with a body punch
and McLarnin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McLarnin lands a body shot.
Trujillo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And Trujillo tries to counter it with a takedown but McLarnin pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Trujillo takes a swing at McLarnin's ribcage but misses.
Trujillo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McLarnin was well out of range. Poor timing from Trujillo.
McLarnin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
McLarnin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Trujillo. #T3#
Trujillo swings away with a body shot that misses
and McLarnin counters with a nice body shot.
Trujillo misses with the body kick
and McLarnin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Trujillo throws a body shot but no joy.
Trujillo tries to clinch there but McLarnin circles away.
McLarnin is looking to counter punch.
Trujillo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McLarnin moves away.
Trujillo misses the body punch #CL#
and McLarnin counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by McLarnin.
Dominic Trujillo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Trujillo can't find room to land a body shot as McLarnin controls the action.
Trujillo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McLarnin drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #TD#
McLarnin gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. #T4#
McLarnin trying to control but Trujillo is working from the bottom.
Trujillo controls McLarnin momentarily but McLarnin frees himself.
Trujillo trying to control the position here.
Trujillo wants to sweep here but McLarnin controlling him for the moment.
Jimmy McLarnin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmy McLarnin!

Event: HFC Challengers 87
Date: Nov 27, 2016

#R1#
McLarnin tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Squirrelly defends well and McLarnin ends up having to push Squirrelly into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
McLarnin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McLarnin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Squirrelly fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Squirrelly ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Squirrelly misses with a body shot.
McLarnin throwing a counter right hand but Squirrelly manages to avoid it.
McLarnin scores with a jab to the head.
McLarnin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Squirrelly.
A looping hook to the body misses from McLarnin. Squirrelly does a little dance to reset his feet.
Squirrelly takes a swing at McLarnin's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Squirrelly lands with a nice combination. McLarnin backs away looking to recover.
McLarnin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Squirrelly.
Squiggy Squirrelly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Squirrelly throws a hook to the side of McLarnin's head but McLarnin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McLarnin throwing a counter right hand but Squirrelly manages to avoid it.
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!
McLarnin cracks Squirrelly with a good jab.#T1#
Squirrelly throws a body kick that misses.
Squirrelly is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McLarnin.
McLarnin throws a big counter combination but Squirrelly scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
McLarnin takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Squirrelly 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.
Squirrelly is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down McLarnin rather than just go for the knockout.
McLarnin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Squirrelly.
Squirrelly clobbers McLarnin with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Squirrelly scores with a hook to the body. McLarnin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McLarnin takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Squirrelly just misses with a punch to the body.
Squirrelly lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Squirrelly fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
McLarnin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Squirrelly moves away.
Squirrelly attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
McLarnin looks to land a right hand but Squirrelly moved out of range.#T2#
McLarnin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
McLarnin throws a body punch but Squirrelly moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McLarnin ducks under a wild hook from Squirrelly.
Squirrelly scoring well with a low kick there.
Nice uppercut there from Squirrelly.
Squirrelly moves away from the strike by McLarnin.
Squirrelly scores with a hook to the body. McLarnin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Squirrelly scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Squirrelly lands a really nice looking cross but McLarnin seems unphased.
Squirrelly throws a shot to the body.
Squirrelly moves out of range of the strikes.
Squirrelly misses with a hook. McLarnin ducked under it nicely. #T3#
Squirrelly connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Squirrelly lands a leg kick that knocks McLarnin off balance momentarily.
Squirrelly throws out a loose jab but McLarnin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Squirrelly lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A swing and a miss from Squirrelly.
Squirrelly lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Squirrelly looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Squirrelly attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
McLarnin with a poor takedown
letting Squirrelly counter with a right hand.
McLarnin looks to score with a jab to the body but Squirrelly is just out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Squirrelly! But no joy.
Squirrelly will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Squirrelly ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Squirrelly doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Squirrelly misses with a body shot. #T4#
Squirrelly looks to land a left hand but McLarnin moved out of range nicely.
Squiggy Squirrelly is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McLarnin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McLarnin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Squirrelly misses with a right hand
and McLarnin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McLarnin listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Squirrelly misses with a low kick.
McLarnin quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Squirrelly scores with a jab to the body.
Squirrelly misses the jab.
McLarnin is looking to counter with head kicks.
Squirrelly throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Squirrelly lands with a thumping leg kick.
Squirrelly's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Squirrelly duly obliges.
Squirrelly misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Squiggy Squirrelly dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Squirrelly, as that shot connected.
McLarnin avoids the body shot from Squirrelly.
Squirrelly stuns McLarnin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
McLarnin misses with a double jab.
Squirrelly lands a front kick.
Squirrelly misses with a wild body shot.
McLarnin throwing a counter right hand but Squirrelly manages to avoid it.#CL#
McLarnin drives through and clinches with Squirrelly against the cage.
Squirrelly dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Squirrelly can't break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Squirrelly escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Squirrelly misses with a few strikes there.
Squirrelly throws a poor cross that misses
and McLarnin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Nice defenses there by McLarnin.
A little feinted left hand from McLarnin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Squirrelly scores with a push kick.
Squirrelly scores with a leg kick.
Squirrelly ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McLarnin walks into a jab.
McLarnin is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Squirrelly scores with a kick to the midsection.
Squirrelly clobbers McLarnin with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Squirrelly lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McLarnin at a distance.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! McLarnin crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Squirrelly - the referee stops the clock and McLarnin gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Squirrelly. McLarnin manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Squirrelly takes a swing at McLarnin's ribcage but misses.
McLarnin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Squirrelly lands with a nice body kick.
Squirrelly throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McLarnin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
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!
Squirrelly smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T2#
Squirrelly throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Squirrelly scores with a push kick.
McLarnin checks a low kick from Squirrelly.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Squirrelly, right into the meat.
McLarnin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
McLarnin checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Squirrelly has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McLarnin moves out of range of the strikes.
Squiggy Squirrelly seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Squirrelly misses with a hook to the body
and McLarnin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Squirrelly lands with a good body shot.
Squirrelly scores with a head kick.
Squirrelly darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Squirrelly cracks the inside of McLarnin's front leg.
Jimmy McLarnin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T3#
McLarnin fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Squirrelly looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
McLarnin throws a head kick that misses.
McLarnin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Squirrelly throws a body shot but no joy.
McLarnin is looking to counter punch.
Squirrelly fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McLarnin.
Squirrelly misses with a lunging right hand
and McLarnin counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Squirrelly swings and misses with a shot to the body
and McLarnin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Squirrelly connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Squirrelly throws a head kick but McLarnin moves out of range.
McLarnin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Squirrelly.
It looked like McLarnin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McLarnin will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
McLarnin walks into a straight right hand from Squirrelly.
Squirrelly takes a swing at McLarnin's ribcage but misses.
It looked like McLarnin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Squirrelly throws a body punch but McLarnin moves out of range.
McLarnin seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
McLarnin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Squirrelly.
McLarnin thows a left - swing and a miss!
It seemed like Squirrelly was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McLarnin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Good leg kick by Squirrelly there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Squirrelly tries to bum rush McLarnin with a series of wild strikes but McLarnin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McLarnin is looking to counter punch.
McLarnin swings widly with a right hand
enabling Squirrelly to counter with a crisp jab.
Squirrelly throws a jab but it's blocked by McLarnin.
Squirrelly throws a hook to the side of McLarnin's head but McLarnin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McLarnin went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
McLarnin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McLarnin went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
McLarnin fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Squiggy Squirrelly showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Squirrelly jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Squirrelly cracks a nice hook into McLarnin's ribs.
McLarnin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
An attempted straight right counter from McLarnin misses the target.
Squirrelly pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Squirrelly throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Squirrelly tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Squirrelly cracks McLarnin with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Squirrelly thuds a left hand into McLarnin's body.
Squirrelly tries a head kick but it misses.
McLarnin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Squirrelly avoids the head kick by McLarnin.
Squirrelly flicks out a counter leg kick but McLarnin steps away.
McLarnin misses with a hook. Squirrelly ducked under it nicely.
Squirrelly lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Squirrelly.
Squirrelly cracks McLarnin with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T1#
Squirrelly throws a big shot that misses.
Squirrelly turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McLarnin scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Squirrelly lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Squirrelly fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
McLarnin takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Squirrelly connects with a looping right hand.
McLarnin blocks the body kick.
McLarnin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McLarnin throws a sloppy head kick
and Squirrelly counters with a slapping leg kick.
Squirrelly misses with a head kick.
Squirrelly connects with a leg kick. McLarnin looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #T2#
McLarnin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Squirrelly.
As Squirrelly looks to move away, McLarnin throws a big counter combo but Squirrelly just gets out of the way.
Nice defenses there by Squirrelly.
McLarnin takes a body punch but keeps moving.
McLarnin staying out of range there.
McLarnin takes one on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Squirrelly lands a leg kick that knocks McLarnin off balance momentarily.
McLarnin looks to throw the jab but Squirrelly is out of range.
Squirrelly scoring well with a low kick there.
McLarnin moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CL#
McLarnin takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Squirrelly breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T3#
Squirrelly rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McLarnin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jimmy McLarnin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Squirrelly leaves McLarnin with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
McLarnin checks the leg kick nicely there.
An inside leg kick lands from Squirrelly.
Squirrelly throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Squiggy Squirrelly is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
McLarnin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Squirrelly throws out the jab.
Squirrelly pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice uppercut there from Squirrelly.
A punch combination from McLarnin misses.
McLarnin tries to clinch up
and Squirrelly cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McLarnin looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T4#
Squirrelly scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Squirrelly ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Squirrelly stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Squirrelly wants it to stay on the feet.
Squirrelly misses with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Squirrelly throws a poor cross that misses
and McLarnin counters with a left to the body.
Squirrelly misses with a head kick.
Squirrelly scores with a body shot.
Squirrelly looks to score with a jab to the body but McLarnin is just out of range.
McLarnin moves away from the strike by Squirrelly.
McLarnin misses with a wild combination.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Squiggy Squirrelly!

Event: HFC 283 Derksen vs Clack
Date: Oct 15, 2016

#R1#
Nice shot by McLarnin.
Taylor shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McLarnin but McLarnin pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Taylor takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Some wild striking there from McLarnin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McLarnin goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Taylor appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T1#
Taylor misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McLarnin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McLarnin lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #TD#
McLarnin closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Taylor to the mat! Taylor manages to get full guard.
Taylor told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Taylor can't keep his opponent in guard - McLarnin advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
McLarnin wants to pass to mount but Taylor is defending the position.
McLarnin not doing much here. #T2##SUB2#
Taylor is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McLarnin pulls his head out easily.
McLarnin looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T3#
McLarnin slips a nice elbow through Taylor's hands, connecting with Taylor's forehead.
McLarnin controlling the action here.
Taylor is looking for a sweep. McLarnin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
McLarnin perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Taylor gets full guard.
Taylor is trying to keep McLarnin in close. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Taylor manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McLarnin manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
McLarnin trying to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Taylor trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB#
McLarnin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Taylor defends it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McLarnin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy McLarnin dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
McLarnin lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #TD2#
Taylor fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. McLarnin sprawls well initially but Taylor persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Taylor wants to pass to mount but McLarnin is defending the position.
McLarnin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Taylor lands with a punch from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor misses with a head shot. McLarnin uses the momentum to regain guard. #ES#
McLarnin kicks Taylor off and gets to his feet.
Jimmy McLarnin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
McLarnin swinging wildly here.
McLarnin misses with a right hand
and Taylor counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Taylor checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Taylor throws a big counter head kick but McLarnin avoids it with no problem.
McLarnin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Taylor takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jimmy McLarnin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McLarnin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Taylor.
Taylor tries a quick counter leg kick but McLarnin is wise to it.#T2#
Taylor connects with a nice looking jab.
McLarnin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Taylor can do to turn this around?
McLarnin throws a body kick that misses. #TD#
McLarnin throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Taylor tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. McLarnin is in Taylor's guard.
Taylor tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McLarnin controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
McLarnin preventing the sweep.
McLarnin pushing down on Taylor's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
McLarnin trying to mount his opponent but Taylor defends it. #T3#
McLarnin is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Taylor wants to improve his position but McLarnin is controlling well.
Taylor wants to control the action here but instead McLarnin manages to pass to full mount!
Taylor regains half guard.
Well, if McLarnin is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #T4#
Taylor wants to improve his position but McLarnin is controlling well.
McLarnin seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Taylor tries to get to full guard but McLarnin has control of the leg.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy McLarnin dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
McLarnin swings for the body but Taylor moves out of range.
Taylor looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
McLarnin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It seemed like Taylor was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McLarnin tests Taylor's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Some wild striking there from McLarnin.
Taylor looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McLarnin thuds his right hand into Taylor's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T1#
McLarnin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McLarnin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big right from McLarnin misses. #TD#
McLarnin closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - McLarnin lands in his opponent's guard.
McLarnin won't allow Taylor to sweep him here. #T2#
Taylor manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McLarnin manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
McLarnin controls Taylor momentarily but Taylor frees himself.
Taylor trying to control but McLarnin is working from the bottom.
McLarnin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Taylor is one step ahead there.
Taylor postures up in McLarnin's guard and throws a big left but McLarnin blocks it.
McLarnin is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##T3#
Taylor wants to get back to full guard.
McLarnin is controlling the pace. #SU#
McLarnin stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Taylor bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Taylor! But no joy.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
McLarnin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Taylor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McLarnin.
Taylor is trying to counter with his kicks.#TD#
McLarnin throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Taylor was covering up waiting for the punch and McLarnin finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Taylor bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in McLarnin's guard. #REVB#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McLarnin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Taylor makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jimmy McLarnin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McLarnin has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmy McLarnin!

Event: HFC Challengers 84
Date: Sep 18, 2016

#R1#
Alcatraz throws a hook to the side of McLarnin's head but McLarnin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McLarnin lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Alcatraz lands a nice shot that snaps McLarnin's head back.
McLarnin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Alcatraz as he avoids it easily.
McLarnin takes a kick to the side of the head.
Alcatraz needs to keep his hands up - McLarnin had a free shot at his head there.
Alcatraz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It looked like Alcatraz wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McLarnin throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #CUT2#
It looks like Robbie Alcatraz has been cut.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Alcatraz, as that shot connected.
Alcatraz fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alcatraz takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Alcatraz connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McLarnin's hands.
McLarnin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fighters circling - Alcatraz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Alcatraz scores with a jab. McLarnin acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Alcatraz's hands are dropping dangerously low here and McLarnin connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Alcatraz scrambles back to his feet.#T1#
McLarnin works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Alcatraz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McLarnin let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
McLarnin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Alcatraz can pounce on him.
Alcatraz misses the shot to the body.
McLarnin unleashes a big counter combination but Alcatraz bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
McLarnin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Alcatraz 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.
McLarnin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Alcatraz is fending him off so far but McLarnin persists. Nope, Alcatraz circles away and we're back to standing.
McLarnin has his takedown stuffed
and Alcatraz counters with a straight right hand.
Robbie Alcatraz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy McLarnin.
Alcatraz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Robbie Alcatraz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McLarnin darts in looking for a takedown but Alcatraz gets double underhooks and turns McLarnin into the cage.
As McLarnin backs away, Alcatraz returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
McLarnin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
McLarnin drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T2#
Alcatraz slaps away a takedown attempt from McLarnin, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Alcatraz throws a leg kick #TD2#
and McLarnin counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Alcatraz scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but McLarnin manages to mount him!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alcatraz is looking to get to half guard.
McLarnin takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
McLarnin looking to control but Alcatraz is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Alcatraz is looking to get to half guard.#T3#
McLarnin trying to control but Alcatraz is having none of it.
Alcatraz is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
McLarnin takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
McLarnin lands a big elbow.
Alcatraz is trying desperately to improve position.#T4#
Alcatraz is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Alcatraz is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
McLarnin content just to control the position here.
Alcatraz working to try and regain half guard.
McLarnin connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
McLarnin controlling from mount.
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 Robbie Alcatraz will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Robbie Alcatraz's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Alcatraz misses with a hook.
Alcatraz darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Crunch! Alcatraz slams his shin into McLarnin's torso.
Alcatraz misses with a jab to the body
enabling McLarnin to counter with a crisp jab.
Alcatraz fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Alcatraz swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #CL2#
and McLarnin counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by McLarnin.
Alcatraz gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Alcatraz misses with a body punch.
Alcatraz looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McLarnin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McLarnin managing to block the knees to the body from Alcatraz.
Alcatraz lands a body punch in the clinch.
McLarnin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Alcatraz lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Alcatraz misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
McLarnin managing to block the knees to the body from Alcatraz.
Alcatraz tries to land knees in the clinch but McLarnin avoids the damage to the body. #TD2#
McLarnin lands a takedown into guard.
McLarnin trying to control but Alcatraz is working from the bottom.
McLarnin might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Alcatraz haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB#
McLarnin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Alcatraz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, McLarnin has managed to get both his arms back between Alcatraz's legs - danger averted.
Alcatraz keeping moving, preventing McLarnin from controlling successfully.
Jimmy McLarnin has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
McLarnin is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Alcatraz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Alcatraz throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! McLarnin escapes and throws Alcatraz's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Alcatraz takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Alcatraz tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T3#
McLarnin takes a little break here. Alcatraz wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Alcatraz is not content to let McLarnin control the position.
Alcatraz is trying to get back to half guard.
McLarnin working the head and body with strikes.
Alcatraz being controlled for a moment.
Alcatraz wants to get back to his feet.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
McLarnin in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Alcatraz is not content to let McLarnin control the position. #SUB2#
McLarnin is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Alcatraz has escaped the position, nice work there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alcatraz regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Robbie Alcatraz will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Robbie Alcatraz'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. This is the final round!
#R3#
McLarnin avoids the body shot from Alcatraz.
Alcatraz throws a right hand that misses #CL2#
and McLarnin counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by McLarnin.
Alcatraz blocks the elbow strike.
Alcatraz struggles to land a body shot inside as McLarnin controls his hands.
Alcatraz tries to land knees in the clinch but McLarnin avoids the damage to the body.
Alcatraz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Alcatraz.
Nice elbow from Alcatraz.
Alcatraz misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McLarnin.
Alcatraz unloads a knee to the mid-section. McLarnin lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alcatraz tries a body shot but McLarnin blocks it.
McLarnin can't get the takedown.
McLarnin avoiding damage as Alcatraz throws knees to the body. #TD2#
Alcatraz is fighting off a takedown attempt but McLarnin is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Alcatraz to the mat. Alcatraz regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Alcatraz wants to get back to his feet but McLarnin passes into half guard. #T1##REVR#
McLarnin is looking to take a break and control but Alcatraz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Alcatraz is trying to stand up here but McLarnin is controlling him well. #SUB2#
McLarnin is looking for a kimura here.
Alcatraz tries to roll over but McLarnin keeps him under control.
Alcatraz makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Alcatraz.#SUB#
Alcatraz looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! McLarnin has picked Alcatraz up and slammed him! Alcatraz can't keep hold of the triangle and McLarnin manages to pass to side control!#T2#
Alcatraz is looking to regain half guard here but McLarnin keeps moving and retains side control.
Alcatraz is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
McLarnin uses his free foot to push down on Alcatraz's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Alcatraz.
Alcatraz wants to control but McLarnin is having none of it.
McLarnin punishing his opponent with strikes.
Alcatraz is looking to improve his position but McLarnin isn't that keen on the idea.
McLarnin controlling from the full mount.
Jimmy McLarnin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Alcatraz is wriggling around trying to escape.
McLarnin controlling his opponent.
McLarnin looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
McLarnin won't let Alcatraz get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
McLarnin trying to control but Alcatraz is having none of it.
Alcatraz tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T4#
McLarnin sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Alcatraz is squirming around, avoiding McLarnin's attempts to control the action.
McLarnin with a couple of short strikes.
Alcatraz is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
McLarnin scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Robbie Alcatraz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Alcatraz takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Alcatraz wants to control but McLarnin is having none of it.
McLarnin lands a big shot there that rocks Alcatraz but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jimmy McLarnin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Alcatraz has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Robbie Alcatraz!
Our winner, Robbie Alcatraz, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: TWGC 12 (185lbs, D2): Montreal Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Jul 15, 2016

Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jimmy McLarnin and Jefferson Murillo. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

182 cm
28 yrs
183 lbs

183 cm
23 yrs
185 lbs

McLarnin

Murillo

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Jimmy McLarnin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Jefferson Murillo!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Elvis Blanc and Trevor Gratis.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
McLarnin is trying hard to land a takedown here. Murillo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
McLarnin shoots in and drives through. Murillo sprawls well.

Murillo drives through and clinches with McLarnin against the cage.
Murillo prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimmy McLarnin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Murillo is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but McLarnin is defending well.
We've been hearing reports that McLarnin has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.

Murillo has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but McLarnin regains guard immediately.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: McLarnin (0) vs (2) Murillo
Murillo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Murillo seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

McLarnin is looking for a triangle but Murillo pushes his legs off easily.
Murillo trying to control but McLarnin is working from the bottom.
Murillo tries to free his leg and advance position but McLarnin is retaining full guard.
Murillo wants to control from the top but McLarnin keeps moving.
McLarnin trying to keep a closed guard but Murillo is proving a slippery customer.
Murillo seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

McLarnin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
McLarnin working a defensive guard here.
Murillo controlling from the top position.
McLarnin is pulling down on Murillo's head to control his posture.

McLarnin is looking for a triangle here but Murillo uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: McLarnin (0) vs (5) Murillo

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McLarnin is looking to reverse the position.
Murillo working away.
Murillo controls the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Murillo wants to control for a moment but McLarnin uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Murillo wants to free his trapped foot but McLarnin is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Murillo content to control rather than advance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McLarnin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Murillo is working away from the top position though.
Murillo trying to mount his opponent but McLarnin defends it.
Murillo uses his free foot to push down on McLarnin's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for McLarnin.
Score +3 for passing guard: McLarnin (0) vs (8) Murillo
McLarnin tries to hold on but Murillo pushes him away.
McLarnin is controlling an arm, preventing Murillo from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Murillo controlling the position easily from mount.
Murillo wants to control the pace but McLarnin is squirming around nicely.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
McLarnin tries to control the position but Murillo now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: McLarnin (0) vs (11) Murillo
McLarnin looking very determined here, making life difficult for Murillo.
Murillo is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Murillo gets his hands free as McLarnin looks to control.
McLarnin is in bad spot here.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
McLarnin is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McLarnin trying to control the hands but Murillo won't let him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
What can McLarnin do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
McLarnin wants to escape the position.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Murillo tries to get the hooks in deep but McLarnin pushed the leg off.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
McLarnin can't escape the position.
McLarnin is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Murillo.
Murillo controlling well, preventing McLarnin from escaping the position.
Murillo is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
McLarnin is trying to break free.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Murillo has good solid back control here.
McLarnin is trying to break free.
McLarnin tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
McLarnin is squirming around, avoiding Murillo's attempts to control the action.
McLarnin is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Murillo controlling from the full mount.
McLarnin tries to lock up and control but Murillo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
McLarnin can't escape the position.
Murillo takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Murillo prevents McLarnin from getting the reversal.
Murillo content just to control the position here.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
McLarnin wants to control but Murillo is having none of it.
Murillo tries to control but McLarnin wriggling away.
McLarnin tries to hold on but Murillo pushes him away.
Murillo fails to take his opponent's back.
Murillo controlling the pace for now.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
McLarnin wants to hold on but Murillo pushes him away.
McLarnin really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Murillo content just to control the position here.
McLarnin gets back to half guard.
McLarnin regains full guard. Nicely done.
My spies in Signature Martial Arts inform me that Murillo has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
McLarnin working a defensive guard here.
Murillo won't allow McLarnin to sweep him here.
Well,McLarnin is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Murillo's corner is telling him to maintain position.
McLarnin looking for a sweep. Not yet McLarnin, not yet.

McLarnin is looking for a triangle but Murillo pushes his legs off easily.

McLarnin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Murillo is aware though and is defending well.

McLarnin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Murillo defends it easily.
Murillo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Murillo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.

McLarnin isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Murillo stacks McLarnin on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Murillo!
Score +3 for passing guard: McLarnin (0) vs (14) Murillo
Murillo trying to control the action but McLarnin is working from the bottom.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
McLarnin is trying to control Murillo's posture but Murillo avoids it.
Murillo is looking to take a break and control but McLarnin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McLarnin is looking for a sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Murillo is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
McLarnin is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Murillo wins on points by 14 to 0.
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Jefferson Murillo made sure he mentioned Flying Knee Clothing, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: TWGC 12 (185lbs, D2): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jul 14, 2016

Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jimmy McLarnin and Ebyn Dall. Dall has chosen Under the Blood as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

182 cm
28 yrs
183 lbs

175 cm
22 yrs
170 lbs

McLarnin

Dall

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Jimmy McLarnin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Ebyn Dall!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Dillan Fox and Steve Smith.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.

Dall clinches.
McLarnin wants a takedown.
Dall is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but McLarnin is defending well.
Dall is looking to take this one to the mat.
McLarnin is looking to take this one to the mat.
McLarnin is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimmy McLarnin. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Dall manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.

McLarnin drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Dall dives on top into guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McLarnin (0) vs (2) Dall
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dall trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McLarnin keeping moving, preventing Dall from controlling successfully.

McLarnin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
McLarnin keeping moving, preventing Dall from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.

McLarnin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dall defends well.
Dall looking to pass the guard.
Dall keeps trying to improve his position.
Dall preventing the sweep.
Dall trying to control but McLarnin is working from the bottom.
McLarnin wants to sweep but no luck.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dall wants to control from the top but McLarnin keeps moving.
Dall is stalling in the full guard.

Dall avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Dall got a little sloppy there for a moment and McLarnin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dall has managed to get both his arms back between McLarnin's legs - danger averted.
Dall is looking to advance position but McLarnin has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: McLarnin (4) vs (2) Dall
Dall tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dall is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Dall regains half guard.
Dall is trying to maintain the position but McLarnin is very close to passing his half guard.
Dall tries to roll over but McLarnin keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McLarnin is taking a breather. Dall says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Dall trying to control from the bottom.
Dall wants to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McLarnin perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
McLarnin is thwarting Dall's attempts to control the position.

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

McLarnin is working for a submission of some sort.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with McLarnin in particular looking to stall.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Dall is trying to maintain the position but McLarnin is very close to passing his half guard.
McLarnin slows the pace down in half guard.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
McLarnin is looking to take a break and control but Dall is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dall manages to get to full guard.
Dall looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dall working a defensive guard here.
Our spies down at at Sweat inform us that Dall has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Dall wants to sweep but no luck.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.

Dall is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McLarnin defends well.
McLarnin tries to free his leg and advance position but Dall is retaining full guard.

Dall has his foot on McLarnin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McLarnin works his way back into a safe position though.
McLarnin trying to control the position from guard on top but Dall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dall is trying to control the position from the bottom.
McLarnin sitting in guard here, content to control.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
McLarnin trying to control the position from guard on top but Dall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McLarnin advances position into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: McLarnin (7) vs (2) Dall
Dall is looking to regain half guard here but McLarnin keeps moving and retains side control.
Dall struggling a bit here.
McLarnin wants to control but Dall is keeping him busy.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Dall is trying to escape the position but McLarnin is controlling the position.
Dall manages to work his way to half guard, despite McLarnin's best efforts.
Dall wants to control the action here but instead McLarnin manages to pass to full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: McLarnin (10) vs (2) Dall
Dall is looking to get to half guard.
McLarnin looking to control and managing it successfully.
Dall can't escape the position.
Dall is still trying to improve position.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Dall tries to hold on but McLarnin pushes him away.
Dall tries to get back to half guard but can't.
McLarnin takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

Dall tries to improve his position but McLarnin has taken his back! McLarnin has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Dall tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! McLarnin pushes Dall away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jimmy McLarnin!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 09, 2016

#R1#
Lawler throws a leg kick
and McLarnin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#KD2#
McLarnin cracks Lawler with a big right hand and Lawler goes down!#ROC2#
Lawler is rocked!
Lawler is adopting a defensive guard.
Oh Lawler is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lawler knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McLarnin on the ground.
McLarnin stands and throws Lawler's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Lawler seems to have got his legs back now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
McLarnin is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lawler has escaped the position, nice work there.
McLarnin is staying tight to Lawler's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T1#
Lawler is looking to regain half guard here but McLarnin keeps moving and retains side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lawler struggling a bit here.
A lull in the action here as McLarnin stalls from top position.
It looks like McLarnin might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Lawler looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lawler looking for a sweep but McLarnin has passed into full mount! Oh no!
McLarnin sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
McLarnin lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
McLarnin avoids the attempt from Lawler to control.#T3#
Lawler is looking to improve his position but McLarnin isn't that keen on the idea.
McLarnin lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Lawler hang on?
McLarnin content just to control the position here.
McLarnin with shots to the head and body - Lawler looks very uncomfortable down there.
Lawler tries to hold on but McLarnin postures up.
McLarnin landing strikes, looking to finish! #T4##SUB2#
McLarnin is working for a guillotine from mount but Lawler frees his head quite easily.
McLarnin controlling his opponent.
Lawler is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
McLarnin sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
McLarnin is continuing to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy McLarnin dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
McLarnin staying out of range there.
A nice side step and McLarnin releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Lawler misses with a telegraphed body shot
and McLarnin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McLarnin cracks Lawler with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A big left from Lawler misses.
Lawler misses with a shot to the body
and McLarnin scores with a counter punch that sends Lawler to the canvas! McLarnin smells blood - he's punishing Lawler with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Lawler has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jimmy McLarnin!

Event: TWGC 10 (170lbs, D2): St Petersburg Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Mar 12, 2016

Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jimmy McLarnin and Virgil Dreesen. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

182 cm
26 yrs
183 lbs

177 cm
25 yrs
166 lbs

McLarnin

Dreesen

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Jimmy McLarnin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Virgil Dreesen!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Sergei Dronov and Ivan Kurochkin.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?

Dreesen clinches up against the cage.
Dreesen jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as McLarnin walks away with a smile on his face. Dreesen gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

McLarnin takes the fight into the clinch.

McLarnin is trying to trip Dreesen. He has hold of a leg but Dreesen is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. McLarnin persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: McLarnin (2) vs (0) Dreesen
McLarnin slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Dreesen seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
McLarnin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dreesen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McLarnin is working hard here to advance position.
McLarnin being controlled here momentarily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dreesen can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as McLarnin controls the pace.
McLarnin seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Dreesen for as long as he can get away with.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dreesen is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McLarnin (2) vs (2) Dreesen
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dreesen trying to control the position from guard on top but McLarnin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

McLarnin looking for subs off his back but Dreesen has passed one foot through into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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

McLarnin looking for submissions off his back.
McLarnin is looking for a sweep. Dreesen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dreesen performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
McLarnin tries to roll over but Dreesen keeps him under control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

McLarnin actively working from the bottom here.
McLarnin is trying to get back to full guard.
Dreesen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
McLarnin is not content to let Dreesen control the position.

McLarnin looking for submissions off his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McLarnin is looking for a sweep. Dreesen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dreesen perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

Dreesen seems to be working for a kimura but McLarnin defends the submission attempt.
McLarnin is looking for a sweep. Dreesen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
McLarnin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dreesen is working away from the top position though.

McLarnin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Dreesen trying to pass the guard but McLarnin defending well.
Dreesen controlling the action here.

Dreesen seems to be working for a kimura but McLarnin defends the submission attempt.
Dreesen trying to control the action but McLarnin is working from the bottom.

McLarnin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dreesen pulls his head out easily.

That's six minutes gone in the round.

Dreesen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and McLarnin defends it well.
McLarnin trying to hold on to Dreesen's head to control him but Dreesen postures up.
McLarnin is trying to get back to full guard.
McLarnin is refusing to be controlled, as Dreesen sits in half guard.

McLarnin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dreesen works his way into full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: McLarnin (2) vs (5) Dreesen

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
McLarnin sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
McLarnin wants to improve his position but Dreesen is controlling well.
Dreesen is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Dreesen passes to full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: McLarnin (2) vs (8) Dreesen
Dreesen tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
McLarnin really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Dreesen looking to control and managing it successfully.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
McLarnin is looking to get to half guard.
Dreesen trying to control but he's not successful this time.
McLarnin working to try and regain half guard.
Dreesen tries to control but McLarnin wriggling away.

Dreesen working for a submission but McLarnin is keeping him at bay.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
McLarnin can't escape the position.
Dreesen controlling from mount.

Dreesen has control of McLarnin's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and McLarnin regains control of the situation pretty easily.

Dreesen with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
McLarnin is desperately trying to improve his position but Dreesen has a good base and remains in mount.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
McLarnin tries to lock up and control but Dreesen gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
McLarnin is controlling an arm, preventing Dreesen from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
McLarnin manages to regain half guard. Good work.
McLarnin trying to hold on to Dreesen's head to control him but Dreesen postures up.
Dreesen wants to pass the guard but McLarnin is defending well.

McLarnin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

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

McLarnin looking for submissions off his back.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
McLarnin controlling the position for now.

Dreesen is looking for a kimura here.
McLarnin is trying to get back to full guard.
Dreesen controlling the action here.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.

Dreesen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
McLarnin regains full guard. Nicely done.
Well,McLarnin is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?

McLarnin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
McLarnin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dreesen looking to sit in guard and control but McLarnin gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McLarnin (4) vs (8) Dreesen
McLarnin wants to pass the guard but Dreesen is keeping the position.
McLarnin slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
McLarnin postures up.
Dreesen keeping moving, preventing McLarnin from controlling successfully.
McLarnin looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Dreesen keeping full guard, as McLarnin tries to pass.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
McLarnin trying to control but Dreesen is working from the bottom.
Dreesen can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as McLarnin controls the pace.

Dreesen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McLarnin defends it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McLarnin trying to control but Dreesen is working from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dreesen wins on points by 8 to 4.
Our winner, Virgil Dreesen, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: TWGC 10 (170lbs, D2): St Petersburg Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Mar 11, 2016

Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Vyrkyx Dall and Jimmy McLarnin. Dall comes to the cage accompanied by The Worm. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

170 cm
20 yrs
157 lbs

182 cm
26 yrs
183 lbs

Dall

McLarnin

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Vyrkyx Dall! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jimmy McLarnin!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Ivan Kurochkin and Dmitry Maklakov.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Dall tries for a takedown but McLarnin sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
McLarnin drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Dall defends it well.

Dall closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Dall lands in his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dall (2) vs (0) McLarnin

McLarnin looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Dall passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Dall (5) vs (0) McLarnin
Dall trying to control the action but McLarnin is working from the bottom.
Dall is really struggling to control McLarnin but he's trying to hold on to the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
McLarnin tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Dall tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Dall controlling from side mount.

Dall swings around for an armbar but McLarnin sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Dall's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dall (5) vs (2) McLarnin
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McLarnin trying to control but Dall is working from the bottom.

McLarnin drops back, looking for a kneebar! Dall looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Dall looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Dall!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Dall (9) vs (2) McLarnin
McLarnin manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
McLarnin told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
McLarnin moves into full guard.

McLarnin looking for a triangle here. Dall is fighting it but it looks tight! McLarnin pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Dall is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Jimmy McLarnin!

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