Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: MMAHelsinki - 145
Date: Sep 24, 2017

#R1#
Nice straight punches there by Artur. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Artur.#CL2#
Ergazakis clinches up with Artur and pushes him back against the cage.
Artur blocks an elbow strike from Ergazakis.
Ergazakis looking to throw knees to the head but Artur is blocking nicely.
Artur taking a breather.
Ergazakis misses with a hook from the clinch.
Artur lands with a light punch inside.
Artur is struggling to control the position.
Ergazakis trying to land knees to the body.
Ergazakis blocks a body shot from Artur.
Ergazakis tries for a takedown. No joy.
Artur misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Artur escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ergazakis 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.
Ergazakis wants to clinch
and Artur counters with a lovely shot to the body.#CL2#
Ergazakis moves into range and clinches up with Artur.
Ergazakis tries a knee to the head but Artur blocks it. #T1#
Artur stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Artur will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ergazakis up against the cage.
Artur doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Artur prevents a body shot from Ergazakis.
Artur lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ergazakis backwards.
Artur is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Ergazakis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Artur lands with a light punch inside.
Artur gets underhooks to prevent Ergazakis's takedown attempt. #BC#
Artur breaks the clinch.
Ergazakis tries to clinch up
and Artur counters with a stiff right hand.
A lazy left from Artur finds it's target.#T2#
A jab from Artur misses.
Artur slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CL2#
Ergazakis has managed to clinch.
Artur swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ergazakis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Artur lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ergazakis backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Artur doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Artur on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ergazakis with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Artur avoiding damage as Ergazakis throws knees to the body.
Artur looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Ergazakis pushes Artur back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ergazakis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ergazakis using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Artur has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ergazakis misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Artur. #BC#
Artur breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ergazakis dives in for a single leg takedown but Artur sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Sven Artur has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Evangelos Ergazakis.#T3#
Ergazakis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ergazakis tries to clinch up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ergazakis or perhaps it was just good defense by Artur, which made it look bad.
Artur uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ergazakis.
Ergazakis wants to clinch but Artur slips to the side
and Artur connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Artur looks to land a left hand but Ergazakis moved out of range nicely.#CL2#
Ergazakis has closed the distance and engaged Artur in a clinch.
Ergazakis tries to work over Artur's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ergazakis misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Artur.
Artur swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Artur lands a left hand.
Ergazakis stalling.
Ergazakis is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #T4#
Ergazakis landing knees to the body.
Ergazakis using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Artur has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Artur managing to block the knees to the body from Ergazakis.
Artur blocking some punches.
Artur blocks an uppercut.
Ergazakis lands a nice uppercut.
Artur is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ergazakis jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Artur walks away with a smile on his face. Ergazakis gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Artur waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ergazakis.
Ergazakis with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Artur counter with a right hand.
Evangelos Ergazakis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ergazakis looks to clinch
and Artur connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ergazakis or perhaps it was just good defense by Artur, which made it look bad.
Ergazakis looks winded!
Artur lands an overhand right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sven Artur dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ergazakis.
Artur seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Artur swings for the body but Ergazakis moves out of range.
Artur throws a shot from downtown. Ergazakis moves away and avoids it.
A leg kick checked by Artur.
Ergazakis tries to clinch up
and Artur makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ergazakis is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Ergazakis instigates a clinch.
Ergazakis with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Artur misses with a punch to the body.
Artur gets through Ergazakis's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ergazakis crunches a lovely knee into Artur's ribcage.#T1#
Ergazakis misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Artur.
Ergazakis struggles to land a body shot inside as Artur controls his hands.
Ergazakis stalling in the clinch but Artur improves position.
Ergazakis tries a body shot but Artur blocks it.
Ergazakis keeps control of Artur as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ergazakis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short left from Artur.
Ergazakis can't find room to land a body shot as Artur controls the action.
Artur wants to break the clinch but can't.
Artur throws a head punch that misses.
Ergazakis tries for a takedown but Artur manages to get underhooks.
Ergazakis tries to land knees in the clinch but Artur avoids the damage to the body.
Artur trying to stall but Ergazakis improves his position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Artur misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ergazakis.
Ergazakis is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Ergazakis is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #T2#
Ergazakis with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Ergazakis is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Artur is defending well for now.
Artur lands a right hand.
Ergazakis lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Evangelos Ergazakis seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Artur tries to stall but Ergazakis uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ergazakis tries to land knees in the clinch but Artur avoids the damage to the body.
Ergazakis tries a knee to the head but Artur blocks it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Artur.
Artur is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ergazakis can do to turn this around?
Artur lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ergazakis is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Artur can't find room to land a body shot as Ergazakis controls the action.
A short left from Artur.
Ergazakis looking for a takedown.
Sven Artur has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Evangelos Ergazakis.
Artur softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#ROC#
Ergazakis is rocked!
A short right from Artur on the inside.
Ergazakis is still on wobbly legs! Can Artur finish him?
Artur blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ergazakis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short left from Artur. #T3##BC#
Artur's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ergazakis is looking to clinch but Artur is avoiding it. #CL2#
Ergazakis pushes Artur up against the cage in a clinch.
Artur makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Artur swings wildly with an uppercut but Ergazakis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Artur scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Come on Artur - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Artur unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Ergazakis! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Artur is unloading with more strikes now! Ergazakis drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sven Artur!
After the big win, Sven Artur made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Irish Collar & Elbow Nutrition and Laundry and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 139
Date: Aug 19, 2017

#R1#
Holliday tests Artur's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jab, jab by Artur - just one landing.
Artur displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Holliday throws out the jab.
Artur fires out a quick counter leg kick but Holliday just manages to avoid it.#KD2#
Holliday lands a big uppercut and Artur crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Artur looks OK. Holliday waves Artur back to his feet!#ROC2#
Artur is rocked!
Holliday scores with a kick to the midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Holliday throws a body shot but no joy.
Holliday misses with a hook.
Holliday tests Artur's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Holliday staying out of range there.
Artur throws a hook but Holliday blocks it.
Holliday tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Artur was well out of range. Poor timing from Holliday.
Holliday fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Holliday with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T1#
Holliday misses with a looping right.
Artur moves out of range as Holliday strikes.
Artur missing with a left hand there. Holliday was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Holliday misses with a looping left.
Holliday with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Holliday scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Holliday pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Artur slips a straight right by Holliday.
Artur is looking to counter punch.
Artur looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Artur! #CUT#
It looks like Harry Holliday has been cut.
Artur has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Holliday.
Harry Holliday seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Artur throws a lazy right hand but Holliday sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Holliday looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Holliday turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T2#
Holliday throws a jab but it's blocked by Artur.
Artur was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Artur blocks a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Holliday.
Holliday avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Artur throws an off balance right hand
and Holliday counters with a left to the body.
Holliday chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Artur with a hook.
Holliday uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Artur.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Holliday lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Artur has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Artur and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Holliday avoids the body shot from Artur.
Holliday connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T3#
Artur lands a head kick!
Artur misses with an uppercut. Holliday saw that one coming.
Artur scores with a head kick.
Artur takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Holliday throws a hook but Artur avoids it easily.
Artur was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Holliday throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Artur misses with a left hand
and Holliday counters with a stiff right hand.
Artur takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Holliday with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Holliday tries to bum rush Artur with a series of wild strikes but Artur uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Holliday connects with a solid leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Holliday throws a low kick but Artur moves out of range easily. #T4#
Artur displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Holliday throws out the jab.
Artur falls off balance throwing a combination
and Holliday counters with a thumping low kick.
Artur keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Artur showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Holliday.
Artur lands a really nice looking cross but Holliday seems unphased.
Artur is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Holliday.
Holliday moves away from the strike by Artur.
Holliday misses with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harry Holliday dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Harry Holliday's cut.
That's time! Artur's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Nice straight punches there by Holliday. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Holliday.
Artur misses with a hook. Holliday ducked under it nicely.
A big right from Artur misses.
Holliday displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Artur throws out the jab.
Holliday swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Holliday fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Artur.
A telegraphed right hand from Artur misses the target.
Holliday has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Artur slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Holliday throws a right hand that misses
and Artur counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Holliday thinking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Artur walks into a left hand.
A big right from Holliday misses.
Artur is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Holliday throws a shot from downtown. Artur moves away and avoids it.
An attempted straight right counter from Artur misses the target.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Artur might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Holliday jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
Holliday throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
An attempted straight right counter from Artur misses the target.
Holliday connects with an inside leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Holliday.
Holliday misses the jab.
Holliday turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Holliday moves away from the strike by Artur.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Artur checks a leg kick.
Holliday drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Artur takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A big left from Artur misses.
Holliday lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #T2#
Holliday connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Artur throws a right and a left that both miss.
Holliday lands with an overhand left.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big left from Artur misses. #KD2#
Holliday cracks Artur with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Holliday has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Artur to stand back up!
Oh Artur is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Holliday, right into the meat.
Holliday scores with a leg kick.
Artur tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Artur is holding his hands too far apart here. Holliday throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Artur is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Harry Holliday!
In his post fight interview, Harry Holliday started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 130
Date: Jul 01, 2017

#R1#
Artur pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Funkhouser staying out of range there.
Funkhouser lands with an uppercut that bounces Artur off the cage and back into range.
Funkhouser lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Funkhouser bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Artur's head.
Funkhouser misses with a lunging right hand
and Artur counters with a nice uppercut.
A slow jab from Artur misses its intended target.
Funkhouser throws a body punch but Artur moves out of range.
Artur throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Funkhouser on the side of the head.
We've been hearing reports that Funkhouser has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Funkhouser shoots for a takedown but Artur saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Funkhouser throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #TD#
Artur gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES2#
Artur has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Funkhouser off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
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!
Donk. Funkhouser catches Artur right on the button with a cross.#T1#
Artur defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Funkhouser.
Funkhouser tries to bum rush Artur with a series of wild strikes but Artur uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Artur looks to score with a jab to the body but Funkhouser is just out of range.
Artur takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Artur stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trenton Funkhouser. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Artur looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Funkhouser throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Funkhouser misses the shot to the body.
Artur throws out a counter right but Funkhouser avoids it with no problem.
Funkhouser takes a swing at Artur's ribcage but misses.
Funkhouser misses with a body shot
and Artur counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Funkhouser throws a series of punches but Artur avoids them all with ease.
Funkhouser throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Artur swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL2#
Artur gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A left hand lands to the body for Artur. #BC#
Funkhouser breaks from the clinch. #T2#
Funkhouser avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Funkhouser is looking to wear down Artur with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Funkhouser jabs Artur right on the nose. Artur blinks but takes it well.
Trenton Funkhouser seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Funkhouser connects with a looping right hand.
Funkhouser scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #TD#
Funkhouser closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Funkhouser lands in his opponent's guard.#ES2#
Artur is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Funkhouser presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Funkhouser tries to break free but Artur pushes him back against the cage.
Funkhouser is trying to break free.
Artur can't find room to land a body shot as Funkhouser controls the action.
Funkhouser is looking to break free of the clinch but Artur has double underhooks.
Funkhouser wants a takedown but no success here. #BC#
Funkhouser breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Funkhouser ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Funkhouser connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T3#
Funkhouser darts in looking for a takedown but Artur gets double underhooks and turns Funkhouser into the cage.
Funkhouser shoots for a double leg takedown but Artur sprawls well. He's pushed Funkhouser's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Artur tests Funkhouser's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Funkhouser lands with a shot to the body.
Artur scores with a crisp jab that stopped Funkhouser in his tracks.
Funkhouser misses with a takedown
and Funkhouser takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Funkhouser's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Funkhouser duly obliges.
Artur looks to land a right hand but Funkhouser moved out of range.
Funkhouser shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Artur counters with a three punch combo that has Funkhouser backing up. Funkhouser nods at Artur to acknowledge the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Funkhouser shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Artur but Artur pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T4#
Funkhouser misses with a lunging right hand
and Artur counters with a left and a right that stings Funkhouser.
Funkhouser misses with a two punch combination.
Artur flicks out a counter leg kick but Funkhouser steps away.
Funkhouser darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Funkhouser.
Funkhouser stuns Artur with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Funkhouser scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Funkhouser ducks under a wild hook from Artur.
Funkhouser lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Artur looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL2#
Artur drives through and clinches with Funkhouser against the cage.
Artur misses with a punch to the body.
Funkhouser blocking some punches.
Artur tries to work over Funkhouser's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Sven Artur will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Funkhouser scores with a jab. Artur acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Sloppy strikes from Funkhouser. Those never looked like landing.
Artur appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Funkhouser throws a right hand that Artur ducks under and follows up with a left that Artur also avoids with ease.
Funkhouser shoots in but Artur avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Artur throws a nice inside leg kick.
Funkhouser scores with a punch to the head.
Funkhouser looks to throw the jab but Artur is out of range.
Funkhouser looks to throw the jab but Artur is out of range.
Artur throws out a counter right but Funkhouser avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Artur misses with a hook.
Artur walks into a left hand.
Funkhouser ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Artur moves away.
Artur looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Artur misses with a looping left.
It looked like Funkhouser wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Horrible takedown attempt by Funkhouser or perhaps it was just good defense by Artur, which made it look bad. #T1#
Funkhouser tries for a takedown but Artur sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A nice side step and Artur releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trenton Funkhouser. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Funkhouser uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Artur.
It looked like Funkhouser was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Artur jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Funkhouser slips under a jab.
Funkhouser swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Funkhouser dives in and grabs Artur's left leg, looking for a takedown. Artur pushes down on Funkhouser's head and hops out.
Funkhouser thows a left - swing and a miss!
Artur looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Funkhouser throws a hook but Artur avoids it easily.#CL2#
Artur moves into the clinch successfully.
Funkhouser letting Artur take a breather here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Artur.
Funkhouser drops down looking for an ankle pick but Artur pulls his leg out and moves away.
Funkhouser cracks Artur with an open hand slap.#T2#
Artur swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Funkhouser tries to score a power double leg takedown but Artur sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Funkhouser somewhat.
Funkhouser throws a series of punches but Artur avoids them all with ease.
Artur swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Funkhouser.
Artur dodges the punch combination from Funkhouser.
Funkhouser throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Artur counters with a stiff right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Funkhouser looks to land a combination but Artur avoids it well.
Artur looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Funkhouser throws a series of punches but Artur moves out of range.
Artur looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Funkhouser misses with a two punch combination.
Artur looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T3#
Funkhouser just misses with a punch to the body.
Funkhouser swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Artur moves out of range of the strikes.#TD#
Funkhouser closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Artur to the mat! Artur manages to get full guard. #ES2#
Artur has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Funkhouser has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Funkhouser is trying to break the clinch but Artur has him pressed against the cage.
A short uppercut from Funkhouser.
Artur stalls. #BC2#
Artur breaks the clinch.
A combination from Funkhouser does no damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Funkhouser checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Funkhouser misses with a body shot
and Artur counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Funkhouser thinking.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Artur feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Funkhouser's calf.
Nice defenses there by Funkhouser.#T4#
Funkhouser swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Artur counter with a right hand.
Funkhouser bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Trenton Funkhouser is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Funkhouser throws a right hand that misses
and Artur cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Funkhouser slips a jab and a cross from Artur.
Funkhouser misses with a straight right.
Trenton Funkhouser is winning the standup battle so far.
Funkhouser fails with a takedown attempt.
Funkhouser misses with an uppercut. Artur saw that one coming.
Funkhouser scores with the left hand. Artur knows he should have avoided that one.
Funkhouser throws a body punch but Artur moves out of range.
Artur avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Artur waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Funkhouser.
Funkhouser just misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Sven Artur will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Artur thows a left - swing and a miss!
Funkhouser goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Funkhouser will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Artur ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Funkhouser moves away.
Artur connects with the punch.
Funkhouser misses with a shot to the body
and Artur cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Funkhouser connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Funkhouser lands with a right hand.
Artur uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Funkhouser.
Funkhouser blocks a jab.
Funkhouser walks into a stiff left hand from Artur.
Funkhouser falls off balance throwing a combination
and Artur counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A chopping leg kick lands by Artur. #T1#
Artur lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Artur pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sven Artur is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Funkhouser takes a swing at Artur's ribcage but misses.
Artur misses with a straight left.
Funkhouser misses with a series of wild punches.
Funkhouser on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Artur. Artur obviously looking to wear him down.
Funkhouser looks to land a left hand but Artur moved out of range nicely.
Artur slips a jab and a cross from Funkhouser.
Artur avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Funkhouser throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Artur connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Funkhouser swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Artur.#T2#
Funkhouser throws a poor cross that misses
and Artur counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Funkhouser swings widly with a right hand
and Artur counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Funkhouser slips under a jab from Artur.
Artur just misses with a punch to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Artur leaves Funkhouser with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Funkhouser uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Artur has time to react.
Artur tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Funkhouser misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Artur.
Trenton Funkhouser has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Artur throws the left hand but Funkhouser avoids the punch easily.
Artur uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Funkhouser.
Artur misses with an uppercut.
Funkhouser was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Funkhouser throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
A big left from Funkhouser misses.
Artur swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A chopping leg kick lands by Artur.
Funkhouser throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Artur moves out of range of the strikes.
Artur wants to clinch up but Funkhouser keeps it at a distance.
Funkhouser misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Artur.
Artur tries to move into range but Funkhouser moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Funkhouser ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Funkhouser swings for the body but Artur moves out of range.
Artur slaps away a takedown attempt from Funkhouser, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Artur now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Artur throws a hook but Funkhouser avoids it easily.
Artur misses with a straight left.
Funkhouser keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T4#
A slow jab from Artur misses its intended target.
Artur misses with an uppercut. Funkhouser saw that one coming.
Funkhouser throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Funkhouser misses with a double jab
and Artur counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Artur is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Funkhouser throws a nice looking combination but Artur bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
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!
Funkhouser throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Artur connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Funkhouser misses with a wild body shot.
Funkhouser throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Artur counter with a right hand.
A nice leg kick lands there from Artur.
A looping hook to the body misses from Funkhouser. Artur does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sven Artur is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Funkhouser misses with an uppercut
and Artur counters with a stiff right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sven Artur comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Artur 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sven Artur!
An out of breath and clearly excited Sven Artur thanked Irish Collar & Elbow Nutrition and Laundry for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: MMAHelsinki - 124
Date: Jun 10, 2017

#R1#
Artur thows a left - swing and a miss!
Artur scores with a shot to the body.
Artur misses with an uppercut.
Artur ducks right into an uppercut from Kalambayo.
Kalambayo misses the shot to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Artur on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Artur checks a leg kick.
We've been informed that Kalambayo has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Kalambayo misses with a looping left.
Kalambayo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kalambayo misses with a low kick.
Kalambayo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Artur moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Artur staying out of range there.
Kalambayo throws a leg kick
and Artur counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kalambayo misses with a double jab
and Artur counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A clash of legs there as Artur blocks the low kick.#T1#
Kalambayo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Artur.
Kalambayo throws a leg kick but Artur moved away.
Kalambayo is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Artur.
Artur walks into a left hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Kalambayo misses the target.
An attempted straight right counter from Artur misses the target.
Artur swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kalambayo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Artur misses with a looping right.
Kalambayo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Artur moves away.
Artur swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Artur scores with a jab.
Artur moves away from the strike by Kalambayo.
Kalambayo tests Artur's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Artur doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Artur defending well as Kalambayo loads up on a big left hand. #T2#
Kalambayo scores with a body shot.
Kalambayo connects with an inside leg kick.
Artur throws an overhand right that lands on Kalambayo's shoulder, as Kalambayo tries to avoid the shot.
Kalambayo looks to land a right hand but Artur moved out of range.
Kalambayo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kalambayo cracks the inside of Artur's front leg.
Artur will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kalambayo 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.
Artur walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A low kick from Kalambayo misses
and Artur counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Artur avoids a punch combination nicely. #T3#
Kalambayo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Artur.
Kalambayo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Artur.
Kalambayo missing with a left hand there. Artur was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Artur swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Artur throws a shot from downtown. Kalambayo moves away and avoids it.
Kalambayo throws a leg kick
letting Artur counter with a right hand.
The fighters circling - Kalambayo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Artur misses with a hook
and Kalambayo makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Artur moves away from the strike by Kalambayo.
Kalambayo moves out of range of the strikes.
Artur looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kalambayo misses with a hook. Artur ducked under it nicely.
Artur misses with a hook. Kalambayo ducked under it nicely.
Artur ducks under a wild hook from Kalambayo.
Kalambayo connects with a leg kick. Artur looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Sumbu Kalambayo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Artur throws a hook to the side of Kalambayo's head but Kalambayo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T4#
An inside leg kick from Kalambayo misses.
Artur uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kalambayo.
Artur swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kalambayo staying out of range there.
Kalambayo appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Artur fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kalambayo on the side of the head.
A big right from Kalambayo misses.
Kalambayo sizes up Artur with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kalambayo connects with a crisp jab.
Artur throws a leg kick which misses Kalambayo's front leg but catches the back leg as Kalambayo tries to avoid it.
Artur swings for the body but Kalambayo moves out of range.
Artur throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kalambayo is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Kalambayo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Artur lands a lovely overhand right.
Kalambayo looks to score with a jab to the body but Artur is just out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sumbu Kalambayo dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Kalambayo throws a leg kick
and Artur counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Artur misses with a looping left.
Kalambayo swings widly with a right hand
and Artur counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kalambayo defending well as Artur loads up on a big left hand.
Kalambayo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Artur manages to avoid it.
Artur ducks under a wild hook from Kalambayo.
Kalambayo needs to keep his hands up - Artur had a free shot at his head there.
Kalambayo slips a jab and a cross from Artur.
Artur keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kalambayo misses with a straight right.
Sumbu Kalambayo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Artur fails to land with a series of punches.
Artur misses with an uppercut
and Kalambayo counters with a nice body shot.
Kalambayo defending well as Artur loads up on a big left hand.
Artur ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
Kalambayo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kalambayo throws a head kick that misses.
Kalambayo tried to score with a low kick but Artur checks it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kalambayo.
Kalambayo throws a poor cross that misses
letting Artur counter with a right hand.
Kalambayo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Artur counters with an inside leg kick.
Kalambayo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Artur turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Artur takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Artur gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kalambayo.
Kalambayo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Artur swings for the body but Kalambayo moves out of range.
Kalambayo throws a shot from downtown. Artur moves away and avoids it.#T2#
Artur checks a leg kick.
Artur was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A slow jab from Kalambayo misses its intended target.
Kalambayo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kalambayo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kalambayo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Artur. That did some damage!
Kalambayo throws an off balance right hand
and Artur cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kalambayo tries to work over Artur's front leg with a kick but Artur checks it.
Artur is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kalambayo is looking to chop away at Artur's legs.
It looked like Artur was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kalambayo.
Artur avoids the head kick by Kalambayo.
Artur thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kalambayo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Artur throwing a counter right hand but Kalambayo manages to avoid it.
Kalambayo thumps Artur with a low kick.
Artur uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kalambayo.
An attempted straight right counter from Artur misses the target.#T3#
Kalambayo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kalambayo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kalambayo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Artur waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kalambayo.
A decent looking cross lands there for Artur.
Kalambayo misses with a jab to the body
and Artur counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Artur looks to land a left hand but Kalambayo moved out of range nicely.
Kalambayo takes a swing at Artur's ribcage but misses.
Kalambayo jabs Artur to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kalambayo.
Kalambayo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Artur needs to keep his hands up - Kalambayo had a free shot at his head there.
Kalambayo throws a hook but Artur avoids it easily.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kalambayo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Artur checks a leg kick.
Artur moves away from the strike by Kalambayo.
It looked like Artur was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kalambayo.
Kalambayo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Artur avoids the head kick by Kalambayo.
Kalambayo throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Artur slips a jab from Kalambayo.
Kalambayo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Artur lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kalambayo has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kalambayo and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kalambayo looks to score with a jab to the body but Artur is just out of range.
Kalambayo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kalambayo scores with a hook to the body. Artur takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kalambayo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Sumbu Kalambayo 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Kalambayo scores with a push kick.
Artur moves away from the strike by Kalambayo.
Artur throws a lazy right hand but Kalambayo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Artur waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kalambayo.
Kalambayo misses with a low kick.
Artur swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kalambayo misses with an uppercut
and Artur counters with a stiff right hand.
Kalambayo is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Artur wants to clinch but Kalambayo slips to the side
and Kalambayo counters with a right hand to the body.
Kalambayo throws a lazy uppercut
and Artur counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Artur throws a hook to the side of Kalambayo's head but Kalambayo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kalambayo misses with a two punch combination.
Kalambayo misses with a right hand
and Artur counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Artur misses with a straight right.
Kalambayo gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T1#
Kalambayo swings widly with a right hand
and Artur counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kalambayo thinking.
Kalambayo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Artur throws an overhand right that lands on Kalambayo's shoulder, as Kalambayo tries to avoid the shot.
Kalambayo connects with a crisp jab.
Artur throws a shot from downtown. Kalambayo moves away and avoids it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Artur.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Artur connects with a looping right hand.
Kalambayo connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Artur momentarily.
Kalambayo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Artur throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Artur loads up on a big right hand but Kalambayo slips the punch.
Artur avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kalambayo walks into a stiff left hand from Artur.#T2#
Kalambayo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Artur.
Artur bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Artur connects with a solid leg kick.
Artur misses with a head kick.
Kalambayo throws a right hand that misses
and Artur counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kalambayo thinking.
Artur looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kalambayo throws a series of punches but Artur moves out of range.
Artur misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Kalambayo to counter with a crisp jab.
Kalambayo thows a leg kick but Artur checks it
and Artur counters with a straight right hand.
Kalambayo connects with a crisp jab.
Artur connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kalambayo takes a swing at Artur's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Artur gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T3#
Kalambayo has a couple of punches blocked by Artur.
Artur misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Artur escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kalambayo throws a lazy body kick
and Kalambayo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Artur scores with a hook to the body. Kalambayo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Artur looks to throw the jab but Kalambayo is out of range.
Artur fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kalambayo throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Kalambayo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kalambayo throws a lazy uppercut
and Artur counters with a straight right hand.
Kalambayo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kalambayo misses with a left hand
and Artur counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC#
Kalambayo is rocked!#KD#
Artur steps into range and cracks Kalambayo with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Kalambayo flops backwards and Artur dives into his guard looking to finish!
Kalambayo is still in real trouble! Can Artur finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SU#
Artur gets to his feet - Kalambayo follows without any prompting. #T4#
Artur cracks Kalambayo with a left hook right on the temple and Kalambayo goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Artur lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Kalambayo is OK!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sven Artur!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Sven Artur waved his t-shirt featuring Irish Collar & Elbow Nutrition and Laundry's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 110
Date: Apr 14, 2017

#R1#
Funkhouser misses with a double jab
and Artur counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Trenton Funkhouser seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Funkhouser smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Funkhouser with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Artur walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Funkhouser falls off balance throwing a combination
and Artur cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The fighters circling - Artur throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #TD2#
Funkhouser closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Funkhouser lands in his opponent's guard.
Artur wants to stand and escape but Funkhouser is having none of it.
Funkhouser being controlled here momentarily.
Artur wants to stand and escape but Funkhouser is having none of it.
Artur looking for a sweep. Not yet Artur, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Artur trying to control the position here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Funkhouser accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Funkhouser throws a big elbow that misses.
Funkhouser throws a strike but Artur rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Funkhouser keeping moving, preventing Artur from controlling successfully.
Funkhouser looking for a sweep. Not yet Funkhouser, not yet. #SUB2#
Artur avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Artur is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Funkhouser has his foot on Artur's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Artur works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Funkhouser has his feet on Artur's thighs here. He's pushed Artur off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Artur screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Trenton Funkhouser!
After the fight, Trenton Funkhouser 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: MMAHelsinki - 90
Date: Jan 17, 2017

#R1##CL2#
Paelinck rushes Artur and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Paelinck is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Artur can't fight it off and eventually Paelinck manages to take the fight to the floor. Artur looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Paelinck trying to control but Artur is working from the bottom.
Paelinck throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Paelinck stops Artur from standing up.
Paelinck wants to control from the top but Artur keeps moving. #SU2#
Artur is working an open guard so Paelinck takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Paelinck has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Artur is landing a low percentage of strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paelinck tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Paelinck wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#CL2#
Paelinck rushes Artur and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Artur looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T1#
Artur gets through Paelinck's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Paelinck.
Artur lands a nice uppercut.
Artur has a couple of punches blocked by Paelinck.
Paelinck swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Paelinck lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#BC2#
Paelinck's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Paelinck throws a leg kick that is checked
and Artur counters with a nice uppercut.
Paelinck fails with the takedown.
Artur was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Paelinck tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Artur paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Artur instigates a clinch.
Artur is trying to break free.
Paelinck blocking some punches.
Artur scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T2#
Paelinck blocks an uppercut.
Artur lands a right hand that snaps the head of Paelinck backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Artur throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Paelincks head.
Artur throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Paelincks head.
Paelinck lands a right hand.
Paelinck has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Artur avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Paelinck is trying to drag Artur to the mat but Artur just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Sven Artur has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samu Paelinck.
Paelinck has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Artur is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Paelinck is trying to drag Artur to the mat but Artur just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Paelinck lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Artur scores with a nice hook to the head.#T3#
Paelinck has Artur pressed against the cage, preventing Artur from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Paelinck wants to take the fight to the mat but Artur manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#BC2#
Paelinck breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Paelinck walks into a left hand.
Samu Paelinck seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Paelinck 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.
Artur pulls Paelinck in close to his closed guard and prevents Paelinck from doing any damage or advancing position.
Artur tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Paelinck throws an elbow that misses. Artur uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Paelinck's guard. Nice move by Artur!#REVR#
Paelinck is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Artur is fighting to break Paelinck's control of his arms but Paelinck is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T4#
Paelinck 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.
We've been hearing that Artur has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Artur is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Artur being controlled here momentarily.
Paelinck keeping moving, preventing Artur from controlling successfully. #ES2#
Paelinck manages to escape and get back to his feet.
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 Sven Artur will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##CL2#
Paelinck closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Artur blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Paelinck tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Paelinck.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #TD2#
Artur is fighting off a takedown attempt but Paelinck is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Artur to the mat. Artur regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Artur trying to control the position. #SUB#
Artur is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Paelinck is aware though and is defending well.
Paelinck not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Artur keeping moving, preventing Paelinck from controlling successfully. #T1#
Artur is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Artur is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Paelinck misses with a lunging right hand
and Artur counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Paelinck is looking to clinch but Artur is avoiding it.
Artur swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Paelinck shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Artur sprawls well. Artur wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Paelinck gets slowly back to his feet.
Paelinck blocks a jab.#CL#
Artur clinches with his opponent. #T2#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Paelinck.
Artur misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Artur.
Paelinck looking for a takedown.
Artur tries to work over Paelinck's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Artur slowing the pace effectively.
Paelinck blocks an uppercut.
Artur stops a takedown attempt from Paelinck.
Sven Artur has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samu Paelinck.
Artur is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Artur misses with a punch to the body.
Artur gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Paelinck.
Paelinck misses with a knee strike.
Paelinck is looking for a takedown.#T3#
Paelinck lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Artur lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Artur gets through Paelinck's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Artur misses with the head strike. #BC#
Artur's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Paelinck with a lazy takedown attempt
and Artur connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Artur throws a hook but Paelinck blocks it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Paelinck.
It looked like Artur wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Paelinck avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Paelinck tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Artur paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Artur appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Paelinck uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Artur.
Paelinck shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Artur to counter with a crisp jab. #T4##CL2#
Paelinck closes the distance and clinches.
Paelinck with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Artur is trying to push Paelinck away but Paelinck has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Paelinck's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
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!
Artur misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short body shot lands from Artur as the two fighters clinch.
Paelinck is breathing heavily.
A short right from Artur.
Stalling in the clinch from Paelinck.
Artur swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Paelinck has a couple of punches blocked by Artur.
Paelinck tries a knee to the head but Artur blocks it.
Artur misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sven Artur dominated that second round.
That's time! Artur's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Artur lands an overhand right.
Paelinck slips under a jab.
Paelinck with the counter takedown but Artur avoids it easily.
Paelinck fails with an attempt to clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Artur on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Paelinck.
Artur swats away the attempt to clinch by Paelinck.
Artur was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL2#
Paelinck clinches up with Artur and pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Artur has a couple of punches blocked by Paelinck.
A right hand to the body from Paelinck.
Paelinck keeps control of Artur as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Artur stalling in the clinch but Paelinck improves position.
Paelinck fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Artur tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Artur breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Paelinck closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD2#
Paelinck lands a nice trip takedown into half guard. #ES#
Artur makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Artur lands a nice shot to the body.
Paelinck fails with an attempt to clinch.
Artur cracks Paelinck with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Artur moves into the clinch successfully.
Artur misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Paelinck.
Artur misses with a short punch on the inside.
Artur's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#T2#
Artur misses with some punches.
Paelinck looking for a takedown.
Paelinck tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Artur avoids it.
Sven Artur has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Paelinck changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Artur fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Sven Artur has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samu Paelinck.
Paelinck shoots and misses
enabling Artur to counter with a crisp jab.
Paelinck doesn't manage to clinch there - Artur circles away.
Artur swats away the attempt to clinch by Paelinck.
Paelinck fails in his attempt to clinch.
Artur went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Artur misses with an attempted mid kick.
Paelinck tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Artur manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Artur throwing a counter right hand but Paelinck manages to avoid it.#T3#
Paelinck steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Artur.
Paelinck shoots in looking for a takedown. Artur tries to sprawl out of it but Paelinck keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Artur manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Artur swats away the attempt to clinch by Paelinck.
Artur thuds his right hand into Paelinck's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Artur lands with a straight right. Paelinck didn't see that one coming.
Nice takedown defense from Artur. No joy for Paelinck on that attempt.
Paelinck doesn't manage to clinch there - Artur circles away.
Artur is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Paelinck can do to turn this around?#CL2#
Paelinck instigates a clinch. #T4#
Paelinck wants a takedown but no success here.
Artur can't find room to land a body shot as Paelinck controls the action.
Artur misses with the head strike.
Paelinck is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Artur pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Paelinck lands a shot to the body.
Artur is trying to stall.
Artur is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Artur misses with a hook to the ribs.
Artur prevents Paelinck from breaking the clinch.
Paelinck looking to stall.
Paelinck taking a breather.
Samu Paelinck has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sven Artur is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Artur scores with a nice hook to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sven Artur showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Artur, 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sven Artur!
Sven Artur took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Irish Collar & Elbow Nutrition and Laundry for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: GFC 25: Shootout
Date: Aug 06, 2016

#R1#
Slider throws a body punch but Artur moves out of range.
We've been told by Slider's head coaches at LOD: Legion's PIT Fight Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Slider connects with a right hand. Artur shakes it off.
Slider keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Artur.
Artur feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Slider's calf.
Slider is looking to clinch but Artur is avoiding it.
Lolipo Slider seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Artur is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Slider.
Slider cracks Artur with an open hand slap.
Slider tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Artur manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Artur uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Slider.
Artur cracks Slider with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slider will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Slider misses with a few strikes there.
Slider takes a swing at Artur's ribcage but misses.
Slider throws a right hand that misses
letting Artur counter with a right hand.
Artur avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T1#
Nice uppercut lands for Slider. That snapped Artur's head back.
Slider wants to clinch.
Slider buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Slider scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The crowd cheers as Slider lands an impressive looking overhand right. Artur doesn't seem phased though.
Slider just misses with a punch to the body.
Artur throws out a counter right but Slider avoids it with no problem.
Artur jabbing away but nothing is landing.
As Artur tries to get set, Slider tries to push him back and clinch up but Artur manages to avoid the attempt.
Slider slips under a jab.
Slider takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Slider throws a lazy uppercut
and Artur cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Slider tries to clinch but Artur moves out of range.
Slider throws a hook to the side of Artur's head but Artur sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Slider.
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!
Slider connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Slider misses with a hook.
Artur doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Artur lands with a straight right. Slider didn't see that one coming.
Slider connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #ROC#
Artur is rocked!#CL#
Slider moves into the clinch.
Slider tries a body shot but Artur blocks it.
Artur softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Artur tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Slider gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #BC2#
Artur manages to break the clinch.
Artur swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Slider misses with a body shot. #T3#
Artur takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Artur avoids the body shot from Slider.
Artur throws a hook to the side of Slider's head but Slider sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A jab lands there for Artur.
Slider looks to clinch
letting Artur counter with a right hand. #CL#
Slider fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Artur, pushing him back against the cage.
Artur blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Slider has a couple of punches blocked by Artur.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Artur.
Artur stalls.
Slider lands with a light punch inside.
Slider doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The referee calls for Artur to work. #T4#
A short uppercut from Slider.
Slider lands an elbow just above Artur 's eye.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Artur is trying to push Slider away but Slider has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Artur stalling.
Slider working aggressively here.
Artur wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Artur swings wildly with an uppercut but Slider uses good head movement to avoid it.
Artur blocks the elbow strike.
Slider scores with a shot to the side of Artur's head.
Artur is still on wobbly legs! Can Slider finish him?
Slider lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Slider creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Artur with a big uppercut! Artur tries to clinch up but Slider pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Artur to the mat! Artur covers up and Slider unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Lolipo Slider!
After the fight, Lolipo Slider 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: GFC 17: Horse vs Romanov
Date: Jul 09, 2016

#R1#
Scherer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Scherer was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Artur comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The fighters circling - Artur throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Scherer feints a counter leg kick.
Artur throws the left hand but Scherer avoids the punch easily.
A slow jab from Artur misses its intended target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Scherer! But no joy.
Artur lands a lovely overhand right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Artur throws an off balance right hand
and Scherer counters with a straight right hand.
Artur misses with a shot to the body
and Scherer counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Scherer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Artur.
It seemed like Scherer was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Artur misses with a body shot.
It seemed like Scherer was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Scherer avoids the body shot from Artur.
Artur throws a low kick, looking for Scherer's leg but Scherer calmly moves out of range.
Artur throws an off balance right hand
and Scherer counters with a straight right hand.
Artur tries to clinch up but Scherer circles away and keeps his distance.
Artur misses with an uppercut. Scherer saw that one coming.
Scherer looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Artur scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T2##CL#
Artur closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Artur manages to break the clinch.
Artur scores with a punch to the head.
Artur throws a sloppy body shot
and Scherer counters with a stiff right hand.
Artur throws an overhand right that lands on Scherer's shoulder, as Scherer tries to avoid the shot.
A little jabbing left from Scherer on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Artur lands a nice looking body shot.
Artur cracks Scherer with an open hand slap.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Artur throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T3#
Scherer moves out of range as Artur strikes.
Artur jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Scherer throws out a counter right but Artur avoids it with no problem.
Artur throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Scherer is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Artur with a body shot.
Artur thows a leg kick but Scherer checks it
and Artur takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Artur throws an off balance right hand
and Scherer counters with a stiff right hand.
Artur misses with a left hand
and Scherer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Artur throws a right hand that misses
and Scherer counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Artur misses with a shot to the body
and Scherer counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T4#
Artur scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Artur throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Scherer counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters circling - Artur throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Artur throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A countering left hand to the body from Scherer misses.
Nice straight punches there by Artur. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Artur.
Artur throws a lazy right hand but Scherer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Scherer throws out a counter right but Artur avoids it with no problem.
Scherer is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Artur had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Artur fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Scherer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sven Artur 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#
Artur misses with a straight left.
Artur backing away here, and Scherer unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Artur throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Scherer counters with an inside leg kick.
Artur will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Artur waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Scherer.
Scherer raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Artur looks to land a right hand but Scherer moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Artur swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Artur listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Artur catches Scherer with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T1#
Artur connects with the punch.
Artur misses with a lunging right hand
and Scherer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL#
Artur instigates a clinch.
Scherer gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A short left from Scherer.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Artur creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Scherer is working Artur over against the cage.
Scherer lands a body punch in the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Scherer lands a left hand that snaps the head of Artur backwards.
Artur wants to break free but Scherer has control.
Artur blocks the elbow strike.
Artur is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Scherer can do to turn this around?
A short left from Artur. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Artur lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Artur's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Artur blocks an elbow strike.
Scherer working aggressively here.
Scherer lands a nice uppercut.
A short left from Artur.
Scherer throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A head punch on the inside from Scherer fails to land.
Artur working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Artur tries a body shot but Scherer blocks it.
A right hook to the body lands for Artur.
Scherer scores with a shot to the side of Artur's head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Scherer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Artur backwards. #BC#
Artur breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sven Artur is winning the standup battle so far.
Artur tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Scherer was well out of range. Poor timing from Artur.#T3#
Artur misses with a body shot.
Scherer tries a quick counter leg kick but Artur is wise to it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Scherer checks a leg kick.
It seemed like Scherer was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Artur scores with a nice strike.
Scherer needs to keep his hands up - Artur had a free shot at his head there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Artur. That's going to slow Scherer down.
Artur misses the jab.
Scherer looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Artur misses with an uppercut
and Scherer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
Artur throws a lazy uppercut
and Scherer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Scherer on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Artur throws a hook to the side of Scherer's head but Scherer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Scherer replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Artur blocks it well.
Artur throws a chopping leg kick but Scherer manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Artur misses with a looping left.
A slow jab from Artur misses its intended target.
Scherer moves out of range as Artur strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sven Artur dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Artur moves into range and connects with a jab.
Artur throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Scherer let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Artur lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Scherer backs up against the cage.
The fighters circle momentarily. Artur darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sven Artur seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Artur waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Scherer.
A nice side step and Scherer releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Artur throws a hook but Scherer avoids it easily.
Artur throws out a loose jab but Scherer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Artur backing away here, and Scherer unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Artur fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Scherer on the side of the head.#T1#
Artur lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Scherer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Artur.
Scherer tries a quick counter leg kick but Artur is wise to it.
Artur throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Scherer counter with a right hand.
Artur swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Scherer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Artur throws a lazy uppercut
and Scherer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Artur throws a jab but it's blocked by Scherer.
Ulrich Scherer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Artur cracks Scherer with an open hand slap.
Artur tries to land a body kick#KD2#
and Scherer counters with a crisp right hand that drops Artur! Scherer lets Artur back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#
Artur is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Artur swings for the body but Scherer moves out of range.
Scherer looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Oh Artur is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Artur misses with a jab, cross combination.
Artur thows a leg kick but Scherer checks it
and Scherer counters with a crisp right that sends Artur to the canvas! Scherer follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ulrich Scherer!
During a confident post fight interview, Ulrich Scherer thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Infinity: Weekend Warriors
Date: Jun 08, 2016

#R1#
Galvao gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Artur counters with a nice uppercut.
No joy there for Galvao, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Artur listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Galvao.
Artur misses with a body shot.
Galvao has his takedown stuffed
and Artur counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Galvao misses the jab.
Artur is looking to counter punch.
Galvao shoots in but Artur avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sven Artur has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andre Galvao.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galvao misses with a takedown
and Artur counters with a straight right hand.
Artur misses with an uppercut. Galvao saw that one coming.
We've been told by Artur's head coaches at DiscoClub that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Andre Galvao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Galvao shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Artur pinned against the cage. Artur gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T1#
Galvao throws a hook to the side of Artur's head but Artur sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Artur was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Galvao scores with a jab to the jaw.
Artur lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #TD2#
Galvao gets a double leg takedown into Artur's guard.#SUB#
Galvao avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Galvao stops Artur from standing up.
Galvao postures up.
Galvao is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Galvao trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Galvao won't allow Artur to sweep him here.
Galvao stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Artur swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Galvao drops back, looking for a kneebar! Artur looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Artur looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Artur! #REVR##T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Galvao is trying to get back to half guard.
Artur controls the position.
Artur wants to lay and pray for a moment but Galvao keeps working.
Galvao is letting Artur control him for a moment.
Galvao tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Galvao is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Artur's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Artur prevents Galvao from improving his position.#T3#
Artur trying to control the action but Galvao is working from the bottom.
Galvao is trying to control but can't.
Galvao wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Galvao looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Artur is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Well, if Artur 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. #SUB2#
Galvao is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Artur pulls his head out easily. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Artur is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB2#
Galvao is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Artur pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Galvao wants to improve his position but Artur is controlling well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Galvao is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Artur pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sven Artur dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Galvao takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Galvao staying out of range there.
Galvao fails with the takedown.
Artur scores with a three punch combo!
Good leg kick by Artur there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Galvao shoots in for a double leg but Artur sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Galvao is defended easily by Artur.
Sven Artur has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andre Galvao.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galvao throws a sloppy head kick and Artur moves out of range easily.
Galvao throws a series of punches but Artur avoids them all with ease.
Artur throwing a counter right hand but Galvao manages to avoid it.
Galvao swings for the body but Artur moves out of range.
Artur moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
Galvao swats away the attempt to clinch by Artur.
Galvao shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Artur cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Galvao throws a left and a right that both miss
and Artur cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sven Artur is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Artur dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Artur swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Galvao with a poor takedown
and Artur counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nice jab there from Artur.
Artur scores with a jab.
Galvao steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Artur.
Galvao shoots in for a takedown but Artur shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Artur swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Galvao misses with a takedown
and Galvao takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
A lazy left from Artur finds it's target.
Artur is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Galvao can do to turn this around?
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!
Artur connects with the punch.
Nice shot by Artur.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Galvao is defended easily by Artur.
Artur fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Galvao slips a jab from Artur.
Galvao misses with a takedown attempt
and Artur counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A telegraphed right hand from Galvao misses the target.
Artur swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Artur cracks Galvao with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Galvao fails with a takedown attempt. #T3#
Artur scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The crowd cheers as Artur lands an impressive looking overhand right. Galvao doesn't seem phased though.
Galvao gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Artur to counter with a crisp jab.
Galvao slips a jab from Artur.
Galvao throws a lazy right hand but Artur sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Galvao swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Artur counters with a straight right hand.
Galvao goes for a double leg but Artur avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Artur continues to drive forward.
Artur swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Galvao misses with a takedown
and Artur counters with a nice uppercut.
Galvao is breathing heavily.
A low kick from Galvao is predictable there
and Artur counters with a straight right hand.
Artur lands with an uppercut that bounces Galvao off the cage and back into range.
Artur scores with a hook to the body. Galvao takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Artur throws out a loose jab but Galvao uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Artur scores with a crisp jab that stopped Galvao in his tracks.
Galvao shoots in for a double leg but Artur sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Galvao has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A punch combination from Galvao misses.
Artur fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Galvao on the side of the head.
Artur lands with a straight right. Galvao didn't see that one coming.
Artur lands with a right hand.
A good leg kick by Artur.
Artur comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Artur is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Galvao gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Artur cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sven Artur is winning the standup battle so far.
Artur scores with a jab to the head.
Artur is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Artur throws a leg kick but Galvao sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Galvao is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Artur misses with a straight right.
A big right from Artur misses.
Galvao shoots in for a takedown but Artur shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sven Artur dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're 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#
Galvao with a jab.
Galvao shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Artur counters with a nice body shot. #TD2#
Galvao shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Artur napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Galvao connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Artur some visible discomfort.
Artur knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Galvao on the ground.
An elbow from Galvao crashes against the mat.
Artur can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galvao tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Artur is trying to get back to half guard.#T1#
Galvao tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Artur parries the strikes from Galvao easily there. Galvao is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Artur to escape.
Galvao tries to score with some ground and pound. Artur controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Artur managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Galvao.
Artur manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Artur is controlling Galvao's trapped leg to prevent Galvao from advancing to side control.
Galvao is thwarting Artur's attempts to control the position.
My spies in FIERCE inform me that Galvao has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Galvao throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB2#
Galvao is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Artur 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.#T2#
Galvao works his way into side control.
Galvao tries to move into full mount but can't pass Artur's legs.
Galvao has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Artur avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Galvao. #SUB2#
Galvao has hold of Artur's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Artur seems comfortable defending it but Galvao has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Artur is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Artur is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Galvao couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Andre Galvao!
Andre Galvao thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Infinity: Inferno
Date: May 22, 2016

#R1#
Artur missing with a left hand there. Savage was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Artur throws a series of punches but Savage avoids them all with ease.
We've been told by Artur's head coaches at DiscoClub that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Savage throws a push kick but Artur slaps the foot to one side.
Artur waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Savage.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Savage.#CL2#
Savage has managed to clinch.
Savage blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Artur pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Artur throws a looping overhand right but Savage ducks down to avoid it.
Savage takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Artur throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Artur cracks Savage with an open hand slap.#CUT#
It looks like Rocky Savage has been cut.
Savage fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Artur is out of range.
Savage blocks a jab.
A big left from Artur misses. #T1#
Artur waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Savage.
Savage scores with a body shot.
Artur missing with a left hand there. Savage was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL2#
Savage forces Artur back against the cage and clinches.
Artur lands with a short shot to the head. #BC#
Artur escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fight stays on the outside here - Savage looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Savage takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #CL2#
Savage closes the distance and clinches.
Artur fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Artur.
Savage stalls.
Savage tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Savage misses with a punch on the inside. #T2#
Artur throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Savages head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Savage tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #BC#
Artur breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Artur showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Savage.
Savage checks a leg kick.
Savage shoots in but Artur avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Savage fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Artur manages to avoid it.
Artur swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Savage shoots for a takedown but Artur saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sven Artur has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rocky Savage.
Artur is looking to chop away at Savage's legs.
Artur misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Savage.
Savage fails with an attempt to clinch.
Savage doesn't manage to clinch there - Artur circles away.
Savage scores with a jab to the body.
Savage misses with a head kick. #T3#
Savage ducks under a wild hook from Artur.
Savage feints the counter takedown.
Savage tries to close the distance and clinch but Artur swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Savage lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Artur circles away quickly and effectively.
A quick step to the side and Artur tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Savage misses with the combination.
Savage swings away with a body shot that misses
and Savage takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Savage rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Artur moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Artur looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Savage fails with an attempt to clinch.
Savage just misses with a punch to the body.
Sven Artur is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Artur motions for Savage to come forward. Artur throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Savage misses with a wild body shot.
Artur turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Savage tries to close the distance and clinch but Artur swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Savage on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Artur misses the jab.
Savage jabs at Artur's body.#T4#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Artur.
Rocky Savage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Artur fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Artur lands a really nice looking cross but Savage seems unphased.
Artur lands a jab.#CL2#
Savage moves into range and clinches up with Artur.
Savage just leaning against Artur, taking a breather.
Artur avoiding damage as Savage throws knees to the body.
Artur leaning against his opponent.
Savage's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Savage is stalling here.
Savage lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Artur's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Savage misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sven Artur dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rocky Savage's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Artur misses the shot to the body.
Artur missing with a left hand there. Savage was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Artur throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Savage sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Savage throws a lazy right hand but Artur sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Savage ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#CL2#
Savage takes the fight into the clinch.
Artur on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Savage throws an elbow that misses.
Savage is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Artur is defending well for now.
Artur throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Artur lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Savage tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Artur avoids it.
Artur misses with a hook to the ribs.
Artur blocks a body shot from Savage.
Artur prevents a body shot from Savage.
Savage working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T1#
Savage can't find room to land a body shot as Artur controls the action.
Artur misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A shot in the inside from Savage.
Savage blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Savage takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Artur blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Still in the clinch, Artur scores with a nice short uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Artur.
Savage tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Artur avoids it.
Artur is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Savage tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #BC#
Artur breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Savage tries to close the distance and clinch up but Artur swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Artur avoids the body shot from Savage. #T2#
Savage takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CUT#
That has opened up Rocky Savage's cut even more.
Artur shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Artur scores with a hook.
Savage misses the shot to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Savage checks a leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Artur checks a leg kick.
Savage wants to clinch.
Savage slips a jab from Artur.
Jab by Artur.
Savage tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Artur manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
An attempted straight right counter from Artur misses the target.
Savage wants to clinch up but Artur keeps it at a distance.
Savage wants to clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Artur on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T3#
Artur checks a low kick from Savage.
Artur ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#TD2#
Savage drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Artur manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Artur wants to pass the guard but Savage is defending well. #SU#
Artur stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Artur lands with a hook. Savage tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Savage shoots and misses
and Savage takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#
The cut above Rocky Savage's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Artur is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Savage can do to turn this around?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Artur circles away from the clinch attempt.
Artur throws a shot from downtown. Savage moves away and avoids it.
Savage appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Savage is looking to clinch but Artur is avoiding it. #T4#
Savage tries to clinch but Artur moves away
and Artur counters with a stiff right hand.
Savage throws a body punch but Artur moves out of range.
Savage tries to clinch but Artur is having none of it.
Artur missing with a left hand there. Savage was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Artur throws a hook but Savage avoids it easily.
Artur throws a good cross that connects.
Savage is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Artur rather than just go for the knockout.
Artur throws a hook but Savage avoids it easily.
As Artur backs off Savage throws a huge counter combo but Artur manages to avoid it all.
Savage darts in trying to clinch
and Artur connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Artur with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #CL2#
Savage gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Artur on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Savage leaning against his opponent.
Savage blocks an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sven Artur dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rocky Savage'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#
Savage tries to close the distance and clinch but Artur swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Savage wants to clinch
and Artur counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Savage doesn't manage to clinch there - Artur circles away.
Good standup being displayed there by Artur as he connects with a hook.
Savage moves out of range as Artur strikes.
Savage thuds a left hand into Artur's body.#CL2#
Savage gets a clinch.
Savage is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Artur to keep the fight standing.
Artur blocking some punches. #BC2#
Savage breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savage fails with the takedown.
Savage uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Artur.
Artur lands the left hand.
Savage wants to clinch.#T1#
Savage is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Savage fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice body punch from Savage. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Savage has Artur pressed against the cage. #BC#
Artur escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Savage takes the fight into the clinch.
Artur wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Savage has him pressed against the cage.
Artur lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Artur gets through Savage's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T2#
Savage prevents a body shot from Artur.
Savage has a couple of punches blocked by Artur.
Artur misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Artur stalling in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Savage scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rocky Savage seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Savage is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Artur is defending well for now.
A body shot lands from Artur.
Artur misses with a hook to the ribs.
Savage stalls.
Artur is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Artur misses with a short punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Artur prevents a body shot from Savage.
Savage misses with an elbow over the top.
Savage trying to stall but Artur improves his position.
Savage scores a nice knee to the body. #T3#
Artur avoiding damage as Savage throws knees to the body.
Savage lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short uppercut from Artur.
Artur is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Savage manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Savage tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Artur fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Savage looking to stall.
Savage fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Artur misses with a hook to the ribs.
The referee is keeping an eye on Savage - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Artur lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Savage backwards. #T4#
Savage tries to throw a body punch but Artur avoids it by throwing Savage back against the cage.
Savage trying to control the position but instead, Artur has worked for underhooks and has pushed Savage into the cage.#BC#
Artur's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Savage shoots for a double leg takedown but Artur sprawls well. He's pushed Savage's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rocky Savage has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sven Artur has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rocky Savage.
Savage is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Savage takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Savage blocks a jab.
Savage tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Artur manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Savage showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Artur.
Sven Artur is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Artur uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Savage has time to react.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sven Artur showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Artur, 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sven Artur!
Sven Artur very nearly forgot to thank Irish Collar & Elbow Nutrition and Laundry amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: Infinity: All In
Date: Apr 16, 2016

#R1#
Artur throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #TD2#
Stark shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#ES#
Artur makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Artur dodges the punch combination from Stark.
Stark throws a series of punches but Artur avoids them all with ease.
Donk. Artur catches Stark right on the button with a cross.
Stark misses with a body shot
and Artur cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
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!
Artur has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Artur there as he acknowledges the shot.
Artur throws a shot from downtown. Stark moves away and avoids it.
Artur connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Stark momentarily.
Artur connects with a crisp jab.
Artur throws out a powerful jab.
Artur has been working on his boxing with his coaches at DiscoClub in the buildup to the fight.
Stark misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T1#
Artur looks to score with a jab to the body but Stark is just out of range.
Artur blocks a head kick by Stark.
Stark throws a poor cross that misses
and Artur counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sloppy strikes from Stark. Those never looked like landing.
A little feinted left hand from Artur on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A left and a right from Stark both land. Nice combination.
Left hook, right uppercut from Artur.
Stark looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Stark throws a right hand that Artur ducks under and follows up with a left that Artur also avoids with ease.
Artur misses with a jab, cross combination.
Artur throws a lazy right hand but Stark sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Artur misses with a low kick.
Artur swings for the body but Stark moves out of range.
Stark throws out a counter right but Artur avoids it with no problem.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Artur is looking to slow Stark down with leg kicks.
Stark jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Artur with a jab.
Stark will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T2#
Stark misses with a body punch
letting Artur counter with a right hand.
Stark throws a right hand that misses
and Artur counters with a nice body shot.
Artur dodges the punch combination from Stark.
Stark closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Stark throws a jab but it's blocked by Artur.
Artur works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Stark takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Stark avoids the body shot from Artur.
Artur lands a jab to the head.
Stark goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Stark takes a swing at Artur's ribcage but misses.
Stark throws a shot from downtown. Artur moves away and avoids it.
Stark falls off balance throwing a combination
and Artur counters with a nice body shot.
Stark looks winded!#T3#
Artur keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Artur thows a left - swing and a miss!
Artur will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Stark displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Artur throws out the jab.
Nice uppercut there from Artur.
Artur is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Stark shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Artur defends it nicely.
Stark misses with a combination
and Artur counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stark tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Artur was well out of range. Poor timing from Stark.
Sven Artur is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stark uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Artur.
Stark throws a big shot that misses.
Artur's jab looks to have found its range, popping Stark under the eye.
Artur scores with a decent looking hook.#T4#
Artur connects with a nice looking 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!
Stark misses with a jab to the body
and Artur counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Artur misses with a jab, cross combination.
Artur listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Stark throws out a loose jab but Artur uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stark throws a right and a left that both miss.
Artur appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#TD2#
Stark is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Artur's half guard.
Artur tries to roll over but Stark keeps him under control.
Stark is thwarting Artur's attempts to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sven Artur dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Stark will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nice uppercut lands for Stark. That snapped Artur's head back.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Artur, right into the meat.
Stark moves away from the strike by Artur.
Stark looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sven Artur is winning the standup battle so far.
Stark misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Stark misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Artur counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Artur misses with a straight left.
Stark unleashes a big counter combination but Artur bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Stark lands with a nice combination. Artur backs away looking to recover.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the body from Stark misses
and Artur counters with a straight right hand.
Artur swings for the body but Stark moves out of range.
Artur scores with a crisp jab that stopped Stark in his tracks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Artur throws a jab but it's blocked by Stark.
Stark looks to land a combination but Artur avoids it well. #T1#
Stark lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Artur circles away quickly and effectively.
Artur connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Artur cracks Stark with a right hand to the side of the head.
Stark misses with a right hand
letting Artur counter with a right hand.
Tony Stark seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Artur has managed to clinch. #BC#
Artur breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Artur staying out of range there.
Artur ducks under a wild hook from Stark.
Stark throws a lazy uppercut
and Artur counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stark has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Stark misses with a body punch
enabling Artur to counter with a crisp jab.
Artur misses with a straight right.
Stark circles away from the clinch attempt.
Artur throws a body punch but Stark moves out of range.
Stark throws a hook but Artur avoids it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stark throws a body punch but Artur moves out of range.
Stark misses with a left hand
and Artur connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
Stark tries for a takedown but Artur circles away easily
and Artur counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stark is breathing heavily.
Artur paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nice body kick from Artur.
Artur misses with a head kick.
Stark lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Stark throws a big shot that misses.
Artur is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stark can do to turn this around?
Stark walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Stark is defended easily by Artur.
Sven Artur has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Stark.
Jab, jab by Artur - just one landing.
Artur lands a nice hook to Stark's body. Stark takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Stark swings away with a body shot that misses
and Artur counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
Artur scores with a crisp jab that stopped Stark in his tracks.
Stark dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Artur looks to score with a jab to the body but Stark is just out of range.
Stark misses with a shot to the body
and Artur counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stark has his takedown stuffed
and Artur counters with a left to the body.
Artur scores with a leg kick.
Stark takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Artur 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.
Stark fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tony Stark is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Artur paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Artur scores with a nice strike.
Stark looks to score with a jab to the body but Artur is just out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good work by Artur as he checks the leg kick.#T4#
Artur fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Stark shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Artur as he avoids it easily.
A left lands for Artur.
Stark slips under a jab.
Stark takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Stark takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Artur throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stark throws a leg kick but Artur sees it coming and checks it nicely.
The fighters circle momentarily. Artur darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Stark fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Artur manages to avoid it.
Artur lands with an overhand left.#ROC#
Stark is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big left from Stark misses.
The crowd cheers as Artur lands an impressive looking overhand right. Stark doesn't seem phased though.
Stark is still on wobbly legs! Can Artur finish him?
Nice defenses there by Stark.
As Artur backs off Stark throws a huge counter combo but Artur manages to avoid it all.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sven Artur dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Artur takes a swing at Stark's ribcage but misses.
Stark seems to have recovered his senses.
Artur tries to clinch but Stark moves out of range.
Stark has his takedown stuffed
and Artur counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Artur stuffs the takedown.
A jab from Artur finds it's way through Stark's defenses.
Artur is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Stark doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Stark rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Artur moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Stark takes one to the side of the head.
Stark drops his hands momentarily and Artur takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #ROC#
Stark is rocked!
Stark misses with a double jab
and Artur scores with a counter punch that sends Stark to the canvas! Artur smells blood - he's punishing Stark with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Stark has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sven Artur!
Sven Artur decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

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