Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 30, 2018

#R1#
Gardner swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gardner avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A left lands for Gardner.
Gardner uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Massu .
Massu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gardner.
Gardner takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Gardner pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Massu tried to counter with a leg kick but Gardner avoided it.
Gardner slips a jab from Massu .
Massu lands with a nice body punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Massu misses the target.
Massu keeps the fight on the outside.
Massu misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gardner lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Massu at a distance.
Massu has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Massu looks for the body kick but Gardner saw that one coming.
A slapping leg kick lands for Massu .
Massu tries a head kick but it misses.
Massu avoids the body shot from Gardner. #T1#
Gardner uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Massu .
Gardner connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Gardner checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Massu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gardner.
Gardner fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gardner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good shot there by Gardner.
Gardner uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Massu .
Gardner throws a hook but Massu blocks it.
Gardner throws a predictable looking body shot
and Massu counters with a slapping leg kick.
Massu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gardner checks a low kick from Massu .
Gardner wants to land a leg kick but Massu is out of range.
Massu is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Gardner swings widly with a right hand
and Massu counters with a body kick.
Gardner uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Massu .#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gardner throws a lazy uppercut
and Massu counters with a good low kick that Gardner was not able to check.
Massu misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Massu crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Gardner - the referee stops the clock and Massu gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Gardner. Massu manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Massu throws a body punch but Gardner moves out of range.
Ralph Gardner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gardner takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Gardner misses with a looping right.
Massu keeps the fight on the outside.
Gardner throws the left hand but Massu avoids the punch easily.
Gardner throws a head kick that misses.
Gardner paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Massu ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Gardner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Massu .
Gardner is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Massu with a body shot.
Massu throws a leg kick
and Gardner makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Massu really felt that one!
Gardner throws a looping overhand right but Massu ducks down to avoid it.
Gardner is looking to chop away at Massu 's legs.
Gardner throws a lazy uppercut
and Massu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
Gardner takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Massu moves out of range of the strikes.
Gardner moves in looking to clinch but Massu pushes him off.
Gardner throws a poor cross that misses
and Massu counters with a low kick, right behind Gardner 's knee.
A big left from Massu misses. #CL2#
Gardner has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gardner struggles to land a body shot inside as Massu controls his hands.
Gardner lands with a short shot to the head.
Massu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gardner backwards.
Gardner has a couple of punches blocked by Massu .
Gardner stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Massu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gardner tries a body shot but Massu blocks it. #T4#
Gardner blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gardner.
Gardner stalling against the cage.
Massu swings wildly with an uppercut but Gardner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gardner is looking to control Massu 's arms but Massu gets an underhook and turns him. Now Gardner has his back to the cage.
Gardner slows down the pace here.
Gardner can't find room to land a body shot as Massu controls the action.
Massu misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gardner tries to work over Massu '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.

That was a close round but I would say that Fabouzi Massu will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Gardner avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Massu scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Massu .
Gardner throws a series of punches but Massu moves out of range.
Gardner swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Gardner lands with a right hand.
Gardner tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Massu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gardner closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Massu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gardner lunges at Massu with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Massu 's hand.
Gardner lands an overhand right.
Gardner rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Massu counters with a series of strikes. Gardner will be more careful next time no doubt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Massu throws a looping overhand right but Gardner ducks down to avoid it.
Gardner is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Massu slips a jab from Gardner.
Massu throws a quick counter head kick but Gardner was just out of range.
Gardner is looking to chop away at Massu 's legs.
Gardner throws a jab when Massu was well out of range.
Massu fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gardner looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fabouzi Massu is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Gardner tries to close the distance and clinch but Massu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gardner takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Gardner bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Massu cracks the inside of Gardner's front leg.
A big left from Massu misses.
Massu throws a hook to the side of Gardner's head but Gardner sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gardner throws an off balance right hand
and Massu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gardner throws a leg kick that misses. #CL2#
Gardner moves into the clinch.
Gardner misses with a punch to the body.
Gardner can't find room to land a body shot as Massu controls the action.
Gardner has a couple of punches blocked by Massu .
Massu swings wildly with an uppercut but Gardner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gardner lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T2#
Gardner lands a right hand that snaps the head of Massu backwards.
Gardner misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gardner doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gardner tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Massu works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Massu blocking some punches.
Gardner prevents a body shot from Massu .
Massu being controlled against the cage.
Gardner misses with the head strike.
Massu prevents a body shot from Gardner. #T3#
Gardner softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Gardner swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Massu prevents a body shot from Gardner.
Gardner throws a punch but it's blocked by Massu .
Massu throws a head punch that misses.
Gardner goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gardner swings wildly with an uppercut but Massu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Massu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Massu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Massu '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.
Massu lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T4#
Gardner tries to work over Massu 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gardner tries a body shot but Massu blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gardner.
Massu tries to throw a body punch but Gardner avoids it by throwing Massu back against the cage.
Gardner swings wildly with an uppercut but Massu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gardner tries to throw a body punch but Massu avoids it by throwing Gardner back against the cage.
Gardner swings wildly with an uppercut but Massu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gardner misses with a hook from the clinch.
Massu working aggressively here.
Gardner scores with a shot to the side of Massu 's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ralph Gardner will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Massu lands a head kick. Gardner smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Massu lands a nice looking body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Massu 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Gardner misses with a straight left.
Massu connects with a body shot that sends Gardner's belly button to the back.
Massu is really turning it up, unleashing another crisp combination which drops Gardner like a ton of bricks! The referee dives in to stop the fight, saving Gardner from another fist facial!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fabouzi Massu !
Fabouzi Massu tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 27, 2018

#R1#
Bornholm keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Massu throws a jab but it's blocked by Bornholm.
Bornholm throws a head kick but Massu moves out of range.
Bornholm looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bornholm swings for the body but Massu moves out of range.
Massu bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Massu chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Massu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bornholm.
We've been told by Massu 's head coaches at The Takeover that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
An inside leg kick lands from Massu .
Bornholm blocks a head kick by Massu .
Bornholm tries a quick counter leg kick but Massu is wise to it.
Bornholm misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Massu .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Massu moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Bornholm misses with a low kick.
Bornholm has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Bornholm moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Massu keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bornholm keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Massu throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bornholm stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bornholm jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Massu is looking to counter with a body kick.
Bornholm throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bornholm lands with a cross.
A punch combination from Massu misses.
Massu fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Massu slips a jab from Bornholm.
Nice jab there from Massu .
Bornholm throws a head kick that misses.
Massu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bornholm swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Massu feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A head kick misses from Massu .
Massu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bornholm.
Bornholm takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bornholm just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice defenses there by Massu .
Massu scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Massu misses with a body shot.
Bornholm misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Massu .
Massu jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Bornholm misses with a body kick.
Massu moves away from the strike by Bornholm.
Bornholm throws an off balance right hand
and Massu counters with a nice low kick that buckles Bornholm's knee momentarily.
Bornholm throws an overhand right that lands on Massu 's shoulder, as Massu tries to avoid the shot.
Massu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bornholm looks to land a right hand but Massu moved out of range.
Massu is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Bornholm tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Massu was well out of range. Poor timing from Bornholm.
Massu throws a counter high kick but Bornholm was just alert enough to avoid it.
Massu throws a body shot but no joy.
Bornholm avoids the body shot from Massu . #T3#
Massu misses with a series of wild punches.
Bornholm is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Bornholm jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bornholm connects with a solid leg kick.
Bornholm misses with an uppercut.
A punch combination from Bornholm misses.
Daniel Bornholm seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Massu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Massu connects with an inside leg kick.
Bornholm throws a leg kick which misses Massu 's front leg but catches the back leg as Massu tries to avoid it.
Bornholm throws a hook to the side of Massu 's head but Massu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Massu checks a leg kick.
Massu moves out of range as Bornholm strikes.
Bornholm connects with a solid leg kick.
Massu darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Massu keeps Bornholm at a distance using the push kick. #T4#
Bornholm throws a nice inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Massu throws a body shot but no joy.
Massu looks to score with a jab to the body but Bornholm is just out of range.
Bornholm thuds his shin into the meat of Massu 's side.
Massu slips under a jab from Bornholm.
Massu swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bornholm cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bornholm throws a lazy right hand but Massu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Massu is looking for a counter combo.
A swing and a miss from Bornholm.
Massu is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bornholm scores with a kick to the midsection.
Massu ducks under a wild hook from Bornholm.
Massu walks into a stiff left hand from Bornholm.
Massu throws a nice head kick!
Bornholm connects with an inside leg kick.
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 Fabouzi Massu will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Bornholm moves into the clinch successfully.
Massu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bornholm goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bornholm misses with the head strike.
Massu works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bornholm lands a shoulder strike.
Bornholm lands a shoulder strike.
Bornholm misses with some punches.
Massu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bornholm lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bornholm lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bornholm.
Bornholm misses with the head strike. #T1#
Massu lands a right hand.
Bornholm misses with the head strike.
Massu struggles to land a body shot inside as Bornholm controls his hands.
Massu blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Bornholm's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Massu fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bornholm has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Massu slips a jab from Bornholm.
Massu tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bornholm just misses with a punch to the body.
Massu ducks under a wild hook from Bornholm.
Good leg kick by Bornholm there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Massu throws an overhand right that lands on Bornholm's shoulder, as Bornholm tries to avoid the shot.
Massu looks to land a left hand but Bornholm moved out of range nicely.#T2#
Massu tried to score with a low kick but Bornholm checks it.
Bornholm connects with a jab.
Bornholm scores with a jab to the jaw.
Massu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bornholm throws a leg kick that misses.
Massu throws a head kick that misses.
Massu slips a straight right by Bornholm.
Massu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Massu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Massu cracks Bornholm with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Massu looks to throw the jab but Bornholm is out of range.
Bornholm has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bornholm there as he acknowledges the shot.
Massu looks to land a left hand but Bornholm moved out of range nicely.
Massu is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Massu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bornholm tries a quick counter leg kick but Massu is wise to it.#T3#
Massu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bornholm throws out the jab.
Massu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Massu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Massu plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Bornholm dips to his left and cracks Massu with an uppercut!
Bornholm fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Massu stuns Bornholm with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bornholm looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bornholm pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Massu swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bornholm counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bornholm connects with a solid leg kick.
Massu lands a head kick. Bornholm smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Massu on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bornholm throws out a loose jab but Massu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Massu sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#T4##CL2#
Bornholm instigates a clinch.
Bornholm misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bornholm blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bornholm swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bornholm stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC2#
Bornholm breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bornholm gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Massu counters with an outside leg kick.
Massu tries a head kick but it misses.
Massu ducks under a wild hook from Bornholm.
Massu misses with a lunging right hand
and Bornholm counters with a thumping low kick.
Massu is looking to score with low kicks.
Massu misses with a straight right.
Massu moves out of range as Bornholm strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Bornholm showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Bornholm swings for the body but Massu moves out of range.
Massu takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Massu moves forwards but Bornholm connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Massu throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Massu misses the jab.
Bornholm is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Massu with a body shot.
Bornholm avoids the body shot from Massu .
Bornholm misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice body punch from Massu . #CL2#
Massu tries to keep at a distance but Bornholm has taken the fight into the clinch.
Massu has a couple of punches blocked by Bornholm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bornholm blocks a body shot from Massu .
Bornholm tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Bornholm tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Massu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bornholm tries to throw a body punch but Massu avoids it by throwing Bornholm back against the cage.
Massu misses with a punch to the body.
Bornholm struggles to land a body shot inside as Massu controls his hands.
Massu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Massu stalling against the cage.
Bornholm working aggressively here.
Massu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bornholm's elbow.
Massu tries a body shot but Bornholm blocks it.
Bornholm goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T2#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bornholm creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bornholm tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bornholm.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Massu .
Bornholm is looking to control Massu 's arms but Massu gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bornholm has his back to the cage.
Bornholm scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bornholm is trying to break the clinch but Massu is controlling him.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Bornholm.
Bornholm blocking some punches.
Massu can't find room to land a body shot as Bornholm controls the action.
Massu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bornholm tries to throw a body punch but Massu avoids it by throwing Bornholm back against the cage. #T3#
Bornholm misses with the head strike.
Massu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bornholm creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bornholm misses with a hook from the clinch.
Massu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Massu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bornholm looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bornholm.
Massu blocks an elbow strike.
Massu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Massu pressing his opponent against the cage. #T4#
Bornholm scores with a shot to the side of Massu 's head.
A head punch on the inside from Bornholm fails to land.
Massu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Massu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bornholm swings wildly with an uppercut but Massu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Massu blocking some punches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bornholm working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Massu .
Bornholm swings away with an uppercut that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Daniel Bornholm comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bornholm has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel Bornholm!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 09, 2018

#R1#
Urkel walks forward, straight into a front kick from Massu .
Massu connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Massu .
Urkel tries to clinch up but Massu circles away and keeps his distance.
Massu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Massu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Urkel misses with a hook
and Massu counters with a straight that turns Urkel's legs to rubber! Massu pushes forward with more strikes and Urkel goes down, battered and bloody! That's a wrap folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fabouzi Massu !
In his post fight interview, Fabouzi Massu started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: GC 194
Date: Feb 28, 2018

#R1#
Man connects with a nice looking jab. #CL2#
Massu gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Man blocking some punches.
Man tries to land knees in the clinch but Massu avoids the damage to the body.
Massu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Massu gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Man.
Man tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #TD#
Man is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Massu can't fight it off and eventually Man manages to take the fight to the floor. Massu looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Massu 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.
Massu working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Man.
Man pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Massu is keeping the position for now.
Man with a nice head shot there.#T1#
Massu 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.
Massu keeping full guard, as Man tries to pass.
Man throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Massu works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Massu 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.
Man throws a big elbow that misses.
Massu bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Man's guard. #REVB#
My spies in The Takeover inform me that Massu has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB#
Man isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Massu stacks Man on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Massu !
Man is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T2#
Man is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Massu slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB#
Man is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Massu pulls his head out easily.
Massu wants to take a breather but Man is having none of it. #SUB#
Man is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Massu pulls his head out easily.
Man tries to get to full guard but Massu has control of the leg.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Massu controlling the action here.#T3##SUB#
Man looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Man manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Massu is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Man is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Massu is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Man working for a triangle but Massu defends it easily. #SUB#
Man throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Massu escapes and throws Man's legs to the side, diving into side control! #T4#
Massu wants to lay and pray for a moment but Man keeps working.
Massu slips into full mount, dodging the strikes by Man.
Massu controlling from the full mount.
Man is working to get back to half guard.
Man has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Man is working hard here to advance position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Massu content just to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Fabouzi Massu will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Man takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CL2#
Massu has Man up against the cage in a clinch.
Massu stalling in the clinch.
Man goes for a takedown in the clinch but Massu prevents it.
Massu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Man backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Massu - that landed with a thud.
Massu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Man.
Man is looking to take this one to the mat.
A right hand to the body from Massu . #T1##TD#
Man pulls guard effortlessly.
Massu looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Man is looking for a triangle but Massu pushes his legs off easily.
Massu showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Man keeping moving, preventing Massu from controlling successfully.
Massu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Massu engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Man escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Massu gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T2#
Massu trying to control the position from guard on top but Man is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Massu 's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Man escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Massu gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Massu trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Massu slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Man had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Massu defends it easily.#T3##SUB#
Man is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Massu is aware though and is defending well.
Massu must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Massu is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Let's hope that Massu has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#SUB#
Man is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Massu defends well.
Skeng Man overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Man is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Massu loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Man has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Massu doesn't defend quickly enough and Man has managed to lock this one up! Can Massu escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Man on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Skeng Man!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Skeng Man waved his t-shirt featuring Urban Fighter's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: GC 188
Date: Feb 04, 2018

#R1#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ruth.
Massu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Massu chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ruth chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Massu can pounce on him.
Nice straight punches there by Massu . You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Massu .
Massu throws a leg kick which misses Ruth's front leg but catches the back leg as Ruth tries to avoid it.
Massu swings for the body but Ruth moves out of range.
Ruth tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Massu walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ruth checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
It looked like Ruth wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ruth looks to throw the jab but Massu is out of range.
Ruth is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ruth with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Massu to score with a decent uppercut.#T1#
Ruth takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ruth's corner calls for a 1-2. Ruth obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Massu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ruth moves away.
Massu just misses with a punch to the body.
Massu throws a right hand that misses
and Ruth counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Massu misses with a body punch
letting Ruth counter with a right hand.
Ruth has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LOD The Shark Tank in the buildup to the fight.
Massu falls off balance throwing a combination #TD#
so Ruth counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Ruth lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ruth stopping the sweep attempt from Massu .#T2#
Ruth trying to control the position from guard on top but Massu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ruth lands a couple of elbows.
Ruth chips away with some ground and pound.
Ruth pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Massu is keeping the position for now.
Ruth missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ruth has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Ruth throws a big right hand that misses.
Ruth stopping the sweep attempt from Massu .
Ruth throws a big right hand that misses.
Ruth throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ruth accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Massu is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ruth trying to control the position from guard on top but Massu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Ruth throws a big elbow that misses.
Ruth is looking to work some ground and pound but Massu has wrist control.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ruth's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ruth lands a couple of elbows.
Massu not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ruth postures up in Massu 's guard and throws a big left but Massu blocks it.
Ruth works over Massu with some ground and pound from guard.
Ruth wants to control from the top but Massu keeps moving.
Ruth with a flurry of punches that miss. #T4#
Massu looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ruth is one step ahead there.
Ruth throwing strikes but missing.
Massu trying to keep a closed guard but Ruth is proving a slippery customer.
Ruth stopping the sweep attempt from Massu .
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Ruth with a flurry of punches that miss.
Massu bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ruth's guard. #REVB#
Ruth pulls Massu in close to prevent any damage.
Ruth tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ed Ruth dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Massu throws a right hand that misses
and Ruth counters with a lovely straight right hand!#KD#
Ruth drops Massu with a beautiful combination! Massu stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Ruth is looking for the KO!
Massu misses with a left hand
and Ruth makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ruth misses the jab.
A little jabbing left from Massu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Massu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ruth is looking to counter punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ruth moves out of range of the strikes.
A chopping leg kick lands by Massu .
Fabouzi Massu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Massu gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ruth.
Massu tests Ruth's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Massu misses with a shot to the body #KD#
and Ruth counters with a crisp right hand that drops Massu ! Ruth lets Massu back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#
Massu is rocked!#T1#
Ruth misses with a lunging right hand
and Massu counters with a good low kick that Ruth was not able to check.
Ruth moves out of range as Massu strikes.
Massu misses with a jab to the body
enabling Ruth to counter with a crisp jab.
Ruth lands a nice hook to Massu 's body. Massu takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ruth uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Massu .
Massu throws an off balance right hand
and Ruth counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fabouzi Massu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ruth ducks under a wild hook from Massu .
Massu throws a big shot that misses.
Ruth is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Massu can do to turn this around?
Ruth scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Ruth misses with a wild combination.
Ruth connects with a body shot that sends Massu 's belly button to the back.
Decent striking displayed by Massu there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ruth dodges the punch combination from Massu .
Massu scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Massu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Massu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T3#
Massu connects with a jab.
Massu slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Massu stuns Ruth with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ruth takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ruth misses the jab.
Massu appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Ruth misses with a jab to the body
and Massu counters with a right hand to the body.
Ruth closes the distance and clinches up with Massu , looking for a takedown. Ruth pushes Massu against the cage but Massu circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Massu counters with a body kick.
Massu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ruth.
Massu cracks Ruth with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T4#
Ruth has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Massu .
Ruth throws a hook to the side of Massu 's head but Massu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Massu lands a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ruth moves forwards but Massu connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Massu throws a lazy uppercut
and Ruth counters with a right hand to the body.
Ruth checks the leg kick.
Ruth staying out of range there.
It looked like Ruth was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Massu lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ruth circles away quickly and effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Ed Ruth will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Massu lunges at Ruth with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ruth's hand.
Massu takes a swing at Ruth's ribcage but misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Massu . Ruth does a little dance to reset his feet.
A swing and a miss from Massu .
Ruth throws a left and a right that both miss
and Massu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Massu digs a good body shot into Ruth's ribs.
A jab from Massu misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruth looks to land a left hand but Massu moved out of range nicely.
Massu misses with a looping left.
Fabouzi Massu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A big left from Ruth misses. #T1#
Massu walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Massu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Massu throws a poor cross that misses
and Massu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A cross from Massu lands.
Massu tried to score with a low kick but Ruth checks it.
Ruth throws a poor cross that misses
and Massu counters with a nice uppercut.
Ruth uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Massu .
Massu scores with a punch to the head.
Ruth lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T2#
Ruth looks to score with a jab to the body but Massu is just out of range.
Massu is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Ruth uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Massu .
Ruth throws a left and a right that both miss
and Massu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ruth moves out of range of the body kick from Massu .
Massu lands with a straight right. Ruth didn't see that one coming.
Ruth keeps the fight on the outside.
Ruth is looking to counter punch.
Massu takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ruth throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ruth slips a straight right by Massu .#T3#
Ruth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Massu was well out of range. Poor timing from Ruth.
Massu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ruth. Massu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Massu throws a sloppy head kick
and Ruth counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ruth takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Massu takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Massu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Massu takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Massu lands a jab to Ruth's midsection.
Fabouzi Massu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ruth misses with a hook.
Massu tries to clinch up.#T4#
Massu turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Massu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Massu misses.
Massu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ruth.
A low kick from Massu is predictable there
and Massu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Massu throws a hook to the side of Ruth's head but Ruth sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ed Ruth is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ruth swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Massu counters with a nice uppercut.
Ruth displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Massu throws out the jab.
Ruth bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ed Ruth!

Event: Gc 185
Date: Jan 12, 2018

#R1#
Massu throws a leg kick but Hammer checks it.
Hammer feints the counter takedown.
Massu throws a looping overhand right but Hammer ducks down to avoid it.
Massu thuds his right hand into Hammer's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Massu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hammer moves away.
Massu takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Massu fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Massu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Massu jabs at Hammer's body.
Massu 's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hammer under the eye.
Massu ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T1#
Massu lands a body shot.
Massu misses with a body shot.
Hammer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Massu .
Jab from Massu .
Massu misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hammer is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Massu throws a good cross that connects.
Massu looks to land a left hand but Hammer moved out of range nicely.
Massu fails with an attempt to clinch.
Massu swings away with a leg kick that misses.#T2#
Massu throws a looping overhand right but Hammer ducks down to avoid it.
Hammer feints the counter takedown.
Massu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Massu fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hammer on the side of the head.
Massu wants to clinch up but Hammer keeps it at a distance.
Hammer defending well as Massu loads up on a big left hand.
Hammer takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Massu motions for Hammer to come forward. Massu throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hammer feints the counter takedown.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Massu misses with a looping right.
Massu lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CL#
Massu takes the fight into the clinch. #T3#
Massu misses with a punch on the inside.
Hammer is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Massu gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Massu struggles to land a body shot inside as Hammer controls his hands.
Massu lands with a short shot to the head.
Massu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Massu misses with a body punch.
Massu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hammer tries for a takedown but Massu manages to get underhooks.
Massu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hammer backwards.
Massu throws a head punch that misses.
Massu 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T4#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Massu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Massu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Massu has Hammer pressed against the cage.
Hammer blocks a body shot from Massu .
Massu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Massu cracks Hammer with a nice body shot.
Hammer blocks a body shot from Massu .
Massu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Massu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hammer has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Massu after a bit of a struggle.
Fabouzi Massu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nails Hammer.
Massu lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hammer tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Massu smiles and moves away.
Fabouzi Massu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hammer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Massu .
Hammer feints the counter takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fabouzi Massu 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#
Massu misses with a wild body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Massu .
Massu lands a lovely overhand right.
Massu throws a shot from downtown. Hammer moves away and avoids it.
Hammer takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Massu is looking to clinch but Hammer is avoiding it.
Hammer throws a counter combo.
Massu throws a leg kick but Hammer checks it.
And Hammer tries to counter it with a takedown but Massu pushes his down on his head and steps out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammer checks a leg kick.
Fabouzi Massu is winning the standup battle so far.
Hammer avoids the body shot from Massu .
Hammer throws a counter combo.
Massu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
As Massu backs off Hammer throws a huge counter combo but Massu manages to avoid it all.#T1#
Massu misses with a wild body shot.
Hammer is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hammer takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Massu looks to clinch #TD2#
and Hammer counters with a nice double leg into side control. Massu won't be happy with that.
Massu tries to buck Hammer off but Hammer is having none of it.#SUB2#
Hammer thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hammer is working Massu over with some ground and pound from side control.
Hammer working the body and head with strikes.
Hammer wants to control but Massu is keeping him busy.
Hammer has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Massu is looking to reverse the position.
Massu being controlled for a moment. #T2#
Massu is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Hammer tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
We've been hearing good reports from Massu 's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Massu gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Massu knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hammer on the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Massu is refusing to be controlled, as Hammer sits in half guard.
Massu slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hammer wants to pass the guard but Massu is keeping the position.
Hammer showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T3#
Hammer trying to control the position from guard on top but Massu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hammer looking to pass the guard.
Hammer slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Massu sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Hammer frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Massu is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Massu avoids a series of strikes thrown by Hammer.
Hammer working Massu over with strikes here. #T4#
Massu bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#SUB2#
Hammer is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Massu defends well.
Hammer can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Massu controls the pace.#SUB2#
Hammer working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Massu doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Massu manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Massu trying to control but Hammer is working from the bottom.
Massu is stalling in the full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Hammer is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Fabouzi Massu will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Hammer takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Massu throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Hammer counters with a nice double leg into guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Massu holds on and takes a little breather.
Hammer preventing the sweep.
Massu can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hammer controls the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammer throwing strikes from guard but Massu blocks nicely.
Nails Hammer has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hammer makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hammer trying to control the position from guard on top but Massu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1##SUB2#
Hammer is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Massu is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Massu has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Massu sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hammer 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.#SUB2#
Hammer is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hammer looking for a sweep. Not yet Hammer, not yet.
Massu is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Hammer is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Massu defends well.
Massu is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T2#
Hammer looking for a sweep. Not yet Hammer, not yet.
Massu is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Massu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hammer can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Hammer working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Massu doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Massu manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hammer will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Hammer thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #SUB2#
Hammer looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Massu passes into side control.
Hammer is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T3#
Massu moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Hammer is trying to improve his position.
Massu wants to control but Hammer is keeping him busy.
Hammer regains half guard.
Hammer tries to roll over but Massu keeps him under control.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Massu in particular looking to stall.
Massu trying to mount his opponent but Hammer defends it.
Hammer wants to control but Massu is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Hammer tries to roll over but Massu keeps him under control.
Massu seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Fabouzi Massu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hammer manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hammer 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.
Hammer can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Massu controls the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hammer is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Nails Hammer.
I think Massu has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fabouzi Massu !
Fabouzi Massu bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 27, 2017

#R1#
Massu throws a body shot but no joy.
Leen throws a push kick but Massu slaps the foot to one side.
Massu moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Leen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Leen avoids the body shot from Massu .
Massu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Leen.
Massu throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Leen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Fabouzi Massu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Massu scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Massu moves out of range of the body kick from Leen.
Massu throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Leen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Massu moves out of range of the body kick from Leen.
Leen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Massu .
Leen throws a jab when Massu was well out of range.
Massu wants to clinch.
Massu lands a right hook to the body. #T1#
Leen throws the kick towards the body but Massu avoids it.
Leen tries to move into range but Massu moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CL#
Leen tries to keep at a distance but Massu has taken the fight into the clinch.
Massu misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Massu .
Massu pushes Leen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Leen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Leen tries to break the clinch but Massu is controlling the position.
Massu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Leen's elbow.
Leen blocks a body shot from Massu .
Massu prevents Leen from breaking the clinch.
Massu scores with a hook to the body.
Leen blocks a body shot from Massu .
Leen stalls.
Leen prevents a body shot from Massu .
Leen has a couple of punches blocked by Massu . #T2#
Leen is trying to stall.
Massu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Massu lands a nice shot to the body.
Massu blocking some punches.
Massu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Leen.
Massu lands a nice shot to the body.
Massu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Leen's elbow.
Massu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Leen's elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Massu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short left from Massu .
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Massu struggles to land a body shot inside as Leen controls his hands.
Massu tries a body shot but Leen blocks it.
Massu is pushing Leen up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Massu manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment. #T3#
Massu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Massu lands a body shot.
Leen misses with a body punch.
Leen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Massu backwards.
Massu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Leen stalling against the cage.
Leen'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.
Massu struggles to land a body shot inside as Leen controls his hands.
Massu lands a left hand.
Massu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Leen's elbow.
Leen is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Massu is keeping busy.#T4#
Massu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Massu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Leen misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right handed body shot lands from Massu .
Massu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Massu .
Massu prevents a body shot from Leen.
Leen prevents a body shot from Massu .
Massu throws a punch but it's blocked by Leen.
Leen wants to break free but Massu has control.
Leen digs a right hand into Massu 's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Massu 's gas tank.
Leen blocks a body shot from Massu .
Leen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Leen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Leen struggles to land a body shot inside as Massu controls his hands.
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!
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Massu takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fabouzi Massu dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Massu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Leen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Massu tries to close the distance and clinch up but Leen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Leen is trying to counter with his kicks.
Leen ducks right into an uppercut from Massu .
A chopping leg kick lands by Leen.
Leen throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Leen misses with an uppercut. Massu saw that one coming.
Massu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Leen can do to turn this around?
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Massu .
Massu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Leen counters with a nice low kick that buckles Massu 's knee momentarily.
Massu blocks a head kick by Leen.
Massu cracks Leen with an open hand slap.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Massu tests Leen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Massu lands a nice hook to Leen's body. Leen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
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!
Massu connects with an inside leg kick.
Leen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Massu . Massu obviously looking to wear him down.
Leen looks for the body kick but Massu saw that one coming.
Massu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Leen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Leen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Fabouzi Massu is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Massu scores with a sloppy right hand. Leen should have avoided that one.
Leen throws a low kick but Massu avoids it.
Massu throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Massu tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Leen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Leen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Leen misses with a low kick as Massu jumps back.
Nice jab there from Massu .
Massu thuds his right hand into Leen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Leen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Leen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Massu .
Massu throws the left hand but Leen avoids the punch easily.
Massu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Massu feints and then cracks Leen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Leen down. #CL#
Massu gets a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Massu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Leen misses with a punch to the body.
Massu struggles to land a body shot inside as Leen controls his hands.
Massu tries to throw a body punch but Leen avoids it by throwing Massu back against the cage. #T2#
Leen cracks Massu with a nice body shot.
Massu tries to work over Leen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Come on Leen - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Leen prevents a body shot from Massu .
Massu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Massu misses with a body punch.
Massu misses with a punch to the body.
Massu tries to work over Leen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Leen is trying to maintain a safe position but Massu gets an underhook and turns Leen into the cage.
Massu scores with a hook to the body.
Leen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Leen working aggressively here.
Leen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Massu scores with a hook to the body.
Leen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Massu is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T3#
A nice right hand lands inside from Massu .
Massu lands a body shot in the clinch.
Massu pushes Leen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Massu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Massu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Massu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Massu dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Massu lands with a left to the head.
Massu can't find room to land a body shot as Leen controls the action.
Massu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Massu is leaning against Leen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Massu tries a body shot but Leen blocks it.
Leen misses with a punch to the body.
Massu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Leen can't find room to land a body shot as Massu controls the action.
Leen misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Massu is working Leen over against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Massu takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Massu tries to work over Leen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Massu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Massu working some nice short punches in the clinch.
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!
Leen prevents a body shot from Massu .
Massu misses with a punch to the body.
Leen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Massu backwards.
Nice body punch from Massu .
Massu misses with a punch to the body.
Fabouzi Massu has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Massu tries to work over Leen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Massu tries a body shot but Leen blocks it.
A bit of stalling here from Massu .
Massu lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Leen.
Leen misses with a punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fabouzi Massu dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Leen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Massu tries to clinch but Leen moves out of range.
Massu wants to clinch but Leen slips to the side
and Leen counters with a stiff right hand.
Massu throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Leen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Leen tries to land a front kick but Massu steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#CL#
Massu gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Leen can't find room to land a body shot as Massu controls the action.
Massu is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Leen prevents a body shot from Massu .
Leen has Massu pressed against the cage.
Massu misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Massu .
Leen tries to work over Massu 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Leen blocks a body shot from Massu .
Massu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
Massu tries a body shot but Leen blocks it.
Leen tries a body shot but Massu blocks it.
A shot in the inside from Leen.
Leen blocks a body shot from Massu .
A head punch blocked on the inside by Leen.
Leen prevents a body shot from Massu .
Leen is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Massu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Massu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Massu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Massu tries a body shot but Leen blocks it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Massu as Leen tries to tie him up.
Leen prevents a body shot from Massu .
Massu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Leen is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#T2#
Massu is leaning against Leen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Massu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Massu scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Massu blocking some punches.
Massu misses with a body punch.
Jim Leen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Massu tries a body shot but Leen blocks it.
Leen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Leen misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Massu .
Leen blocks a body shot from Massu .
Massu gets through Leen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Massu tries to work over Leen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A body shot lands from Massu .
Massu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Massu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T3#
Massu misses with a body punch.
Massu pushes Leen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Massu lands a left hand.
Massu throws a punch but it's blocked by Leen.
Massu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Massu tries to throw a body punch but Leen avoids it by throwing Massu back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Leen - that landed with a thud.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Massu .
Massu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Leen backwards.
Leen misses with a punch to the body.
Massu can't find room to land a body shot as Leen controls the action.
Leen is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Massu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right handed body shot lands from Leen.
Massu lands a body punch.
Leen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Massu misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Leen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Massu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Leen fails to land.
Massu can't find room to land a body shot as Leen controls the action.
Fabouzi Massu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Massu can't find room to land a body shot as Leen controls the action.
Massu keeps control of Leen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Massu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Leen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Massu 's elbow.
Nice body punch from Massu - that landed with a thud.
Massu stalling against the cage.
Leen misses with a punch to the body.
Leen stalling in the clinch but Massu improves position.
Massu lands a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Leen lands a left hand.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fabouzi Massu !
Fabouzi Massu decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: Aspire 67: Gracie vs Denke
Date: Aug 13, 2017

#R1#
Massu moves out of range as Rolla strikes.
Rolla throws a hook to the side of Massu 's head but Massu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rolla thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rolla just misses with a punch to the body.
Massu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Massu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fabouzi Massu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Massu connects with a solid leg kick.
Rolla moves forwards but Massu connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Massu getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Rolla takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Massu lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rolla at a distance.
Massu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rolla paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sloppy strikes from Rolla. Those never looked like landing.
Massu scores with the left hand. Rolla knows he should have avoided that one.
Massu throws a jab but it's blocked by Rolla.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rolla connects with a jab.
Massu throws a hook but Rolla avoids it easily.
Rolla looks to land a combination but Massu avoids it well.
Rolla displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Massu throws out the jab. #T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Rolla. Massu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rolla swinging wildly here.
Rolla misses the jab.
Massu tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Rolla counters with a straight right hand.
Massu throws a leg kick that is checked
and Rolla connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rolla swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rolla swats away the attempt to clinch by Massu .
Rolla avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Massu throws a big shot that misses.
Massu lands a really nice looking cross but Rolla seems unphased.
Rolla defending well as Massu loads up on a big left hand.
Rolla slips a straight right by Massu .
Rolla looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rolla fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sloppy strikes from Rolla. Those never looked like landing.
Massu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rolla just misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Some wild striking there from Rolla.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Massu scores with a hook to the body. Rolla takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Massu tries to clinch but Rolla is having none of it.
Massu is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rolla shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Massu digs a good hook to Rolla's body. #CL2#
Rolla tries to keep at a distance but Massu has taken the fight into the clinch.
Massu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rolla blocks an uppercut.
Massu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Massu swings wildly with an uppercut but Rolla uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rolla working aggressively here. #T3#
Massu tries to work over Rolla's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rolla lands a hook that snaps the head of Massu backwards.
A shot in the inside from Rolla.
Massu working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC#
Rolla's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Massu moves into the clinch successfully.
Massu keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rolla's efforts to push away.
Massu misses with a punch on the inside.
Rolla tries to break the clinch but Massu is controlling the position.
Rolla wants to get back to striking at distance but Massu won't allow it.
Massu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rolla wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Massu has him pressed against the cage.
Massu struggles to land a body shot inside as Rolla controls his hands.
Massu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Massu fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Rolla wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rolla can't break the clinch.
Rolla lands a body punch.
Massu blocks an uppercut.
Rolla lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Massu is working Rolla over against the cage.
Massu takes an elbow to the forehead.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rolla.
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!
Rolla trying to land knees to the body.
Massu struggles to land a body shot inside as Rolla controls his hands.
Massu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rolla's elbow.
Massu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rolla prevents a body shot from Massu .
Massu is trying to stall.
Rolla blocks an uppercut.
Massu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Fabouzi Massu will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Rolla lands with an uppercut that bounces Massu off the cage and back into range.
Massu sizes up Rolla with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Rolla throws a hook but Massu blocks it.
Jab, jab by Massu - just one landing.
Rolla swats away the attempt to clinch by Massu .
Rolla walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A combination from Rolla does no damage.
Ronnie Rolla is winning the standup battle so far.
Rolla is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Massu .
A big left from Rolla misses.
Massu connects with the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Massu .
Rolla doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Massu tries a low kick but Rolla avoids it.
Rolla seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
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!
Massu wants to clinch up but Rolla keeps it at a distance.
Rolla cracks Massu with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Massu is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#CL2#
Massu closes the distance and clinches.#T1#
Massu tries a body shot but Rolla blocks it.
Rolla has Massu pushed against the cage.
Massu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Massu - that landed with a thud.
Rolla looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A short right from Rolla on the inside.
Massu tries a body shot but Rolla blocks it.
Rolla throws a punch but it's blocked by Massu .
Massu is looking to control Rolla's arms but Rolla gets an underhook and turns him. Now Massu has his back to the cage.
Massu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stalling in the clinch from Rolla.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Massu has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Massu .
Rolla blocks a body shot from Massu . #T2#
Massu avoiding damage as Rolla throws knees to the body.
Massu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Massu misses with a punch to the body.
Massu is working Rolla over against the cage.
Rolla swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rolla controlling the action here for a moment.
Massu is stalling here.
Rolla working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rolla gets through Massu 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Rolla.
Rolla scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rolla lands a body punch in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC#
Rolla breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T3#
Massu misses with a straight left.
Massu has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Massu lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rolla at a distance. #CL2#
Massu clinches.
Rolla throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Rolla prevents a body shot from Massu .
Rolla prevents a body shot from Massu .
Rolla prevents a body shot from Massu .
Massu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A hook to the body from Rolla.
Massu 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rolla tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Massu avoids it.
Massu working aggressively here.
Rolla tries to circle away but Massu has him pinned against the cage.
Massu takes a shot to the head.
Rolla blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Rolla manages to break the clinch.
Rolla pivots, looking for a leg kick but Massu is out of range and Rolla settles back down. #T4#
Massu avoids the body shot from Rolla.
Massu takes a swing at Rolla's ribcage but misses. #CL2#
Massu clinches up with Rolla and pushes him back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Massu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rolla leaning his opponent against the cage.
Rolla lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Rolla scores with a shoulder strike.
Rolla is stalling here.
Rolla stalling in the clinch but Massu improves position.
Massu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ronnie Rolla has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC#
Rolla breaks the clinch.
A big left from Rolla misses.
Massu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Ronnie Rolla will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Rolla misses with a leg kick.
Rolla connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Massu moves into range and connects with a jab.
Massu thumps Rolla with a low kick.
Massu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rolla manages to avoid it.
Massu looks to throw the jab but Rolla is out of range.
Rolla was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Massu scores with a nice body kick.
Massu misses with a leg kick.
A left lands for Rolla.
Rolla lands a really nice looking cross but Massu seems unphased.
Massu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Massu throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Massu connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Rolla jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Massu fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rolla.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Massu avoids the body shot from Rolla.
Ronnie Rolla is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rolla's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Massu connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Rolla scrambles back to his feet.#T1#
Massu lands with a good body shot.
Nice jab there from Rolla.
Sloppy strikes from Rolla. Those never looked like landing.
Rolla throws a jab but it's blocked by Massu .
Rolla misses with a shot to the body
and Massu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rolla throws out a loose jab but Massu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Massu takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rolla takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Massu throws a push kick but Rolla slaps the foot to one side.
Massu takes a swing at Rolla's ribcage but misses.
Massu lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rolla circles away quickly and effectively.
Massu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rolla circles away from the clinch attempt.
A counter left hand to the body from Rolla misses its target.
Massu throws an overhand right that lands on Rolla's shoulder, as Rolla tries to avoid the shot.
Rolla swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Massu feints and then cracks Rolla's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rolla down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Massu looks to throw the jab but Rolla is out of range. #T2#
A combination from Rolla does no damage.
Massu slips a jab and a cross from Rolla.
Rolla throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL2#
Massu closes the distance and clinches.
Massu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Massu throws a head punch that misses.
Rolla wants to get back to striking at distance but Massu won't allow it.
Rolla is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Massu is defending well for now.
Massu avoiding damage as Rolla throws knees to the body.
Massu looking to stall. #BC#
Rolla breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rolla throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Massu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rolla lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Massu backs up against the cage.
Rolla takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Rolla needs to keep his hands up - Massu had a free shot at his head there.#T3#
Rolla misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Massu checks a leg kick.
Massu was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Rolla lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Massu tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice defenses there by Massu .
Rolla moves away from the strike by Massu .
Rolla throws a hook but Massu blocks it.
Massu ducks under a wild hook from Rolla.
It seemed like Massu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A shot to the liver by Massu . Beautiful body shot.
Massu avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rolla misses with a looping right.
Massu works the jab nicely.
Rolla scores with the left hand. Massu knows he should have avoided that one.
Massu is looking to clinch.
It looked like Rolla wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T4#
Massu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rolla.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Massu wants to clinch up but Rolla keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Massu clinches up with Rolla and pushes him back against the cage.
Massu avoids the elbow strike from Rolla, against the cage.
Massu misses with a punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Rolla. #BC#
Rolla pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Rolla checks a leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Massu .
Massu throws a lazy right hand but Rolla sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rolla was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL2#
Massu darts in and clinches Rolla up against the cage.
Massu trying to control the position but instead, Rolla has worked for underhooks and has pushed Massu into the cage.
Massu lands with a short head shot on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ronnie Rolla.
Well Rolla has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ronnie Rolla!
Ronnie Rolla thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: The Final Battle
Date: Jul 16, 2017

#R1#
Massu thumps Mazzini with a low kick.
Mazzini throws a body shot but no joy.
Fabouzi Massu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Massu misses with a kick to the body.
Mazzini misses with a wild body shot.
Massu moves away from the strike by Mazzini.
A jab from Mazzini does it's job there.
Mazzini misses with a hook.
Mazzini has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Martial Arts Dojo in the buildup to the fight.
Mazzini misses with a body shot
and Massu counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Massu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mazzini counters with a nice uppercut.
Massu scores with a jab to the body.
Mazzini fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Massu manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mazzini. Massu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mazzini connects with a solid leg kick.
Massu avoids the body shot from Mazzini.
Massu was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Mazzini swings for the body but Massu moves out of range.
Mazzini looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mazzini cracks a nice hook into Massu 's ribs.
Mazzini changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Massu tries to avoid it but Mazzini manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Massu to the ground. Massu escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mazzini throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Massu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mazzini.
Massu dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mazzini. That did some damage!#T1#
Massu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mazzini manages to avoid it.
Nice uppercut there from Mazzini.
Mazzini uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Massu .
Massu moves in looking to clinch but Mazzini pushes him off.
Mazzini misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mazzini takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Massu misses with a body shot.
Massu scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Massu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mazzini.
Mazzini misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Massu .
Massu feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mazzinis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Massu takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Mazzini misses with the combination.
Massu scores with a hook.
Fabouzi Massu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Massu misses the jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Mazzini has managed to clinch.
Mazzini drops down looking for an ankle pick but Massu pulls his leg out and moves away. #T2#
Mazzini avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A slapping leg kick lands for Massu . #CL2#
Massu forces Mazzini back against the cage and clinches.
Mazzini's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Massu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mazzini tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Massu 's elbow.
Massu tries to work over Mazzini's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Massu .
Mazzini has a couple of punches blocked by Massu .
Mazzini misses with a body punch.
Massu lands a body punch in the clinch.
Massu displaying some good clinch control by pressing Mazzini up against the cage.
Massu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Massu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Massu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mazzini's elbow.
Mazzini stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mazzini throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
Mazzini has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A right hand to the body from Mazzini.
Mazzini lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mazzini swings wildly with an uppercut but Massu uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD#
Mazzini has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Massu clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#SUB#
Mazzini is looking for the choke from the back position but Massu is controlling his hands well. #SUB#
Mazzini looking for the RNC. #SUB#
Massu preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Mazzini.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Massu tries to escape the position.
Mazzini avoiding Massu 's attempts to control his hands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Massu preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Mazzini. #T4#
Mazzini has the hooks in. Massu is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Mazzini working for the choke. #SUB#
Massu is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Massu is defending well here and trying to improve his position. #SUB#
Mazzini patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Mazzini is not going to allow Massu to sit and survive in this position. #SUB#
Mazzini is looking for the choke from the back position but Massu is controlling his hands well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vito Mazzini dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Massu moves into range and clinches up with Mazzini.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mazzini creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mazzini lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Massu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mazzini misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mazzini is looking to break free of the clinch but Massu has double underhooks.
Massu can't find room to land a body shot as Mazzini controls the action.
A short right from Mazzini on the inside.
Massu struggles to land a body shot inside as Mazzini controls his hands.
Mazzini throws a head punch that misses.
Mazzini lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Massu backwards.
Mazzini misses with the head strike.
Massu tries to throw a body punch but Mazzini avoids it by throwing Massu back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mazzini misses with a punch on the inside.
Massu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mazzini misses with a body punch.
Mazzini gets through Massu 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Massu - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Massu misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T1#
Massu lands a body punch in the clinch.
Massu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Massu struggles to land a body shot inside as Mazzini controls his hands.
Massu taking a breather.
Massu misses with a punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Massu .
Massu works on Mazzini's body with a couple of short punches.
Massu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Massu blocking some punches.
Massu will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Mazzini up against the cage.
Mazzini prevents a body shot from Massu .
Massu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mazzini blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Mazzini.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mazzini. #T2#
A right hook to the body lands for Mazzini.
Massu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mazzini backwards.
Mazzini prevents a body shot from Massu .
Massu tries to throw a body punch but Mazzini avoids it by throwing Massu back against the cage.
Massu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Massu presses Mazzini against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Vito Mazzini has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Massu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mazzini lands a body shot.
Mazzini is trying to push Massu away but Massu has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Mazzini tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Mazzini breaks the clinch. #TD#
Mazzini gets the takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mazzini working away.#SUB#
Mazzini is trying to get an arm triangle but Massu is defending well.
Mazzini is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Massu can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Mazzini is working to tighten his grip on Massu 's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Massu has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Mazzini is really squeezing tight and eventually Massu passes out! Mazzini breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Vito Mazzini!
Vito Mazzini retains his middleweight title!
Vito Mazzini decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: NIGHT OF CHAMPIONS 4
Date: Apr 16, 2017

#R1#
Massu throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Massu throws a hook but Iwoba blocks it.
Iwoba has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Fabouzi Massu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Iwoba misses.
Massu misses with a lunging right hand
and Iwoba counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Iwoba takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Iwoba on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Massu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Iwoba.
Iwoba moves out of range as Massu throws a body kick.
Iwoba throws an overhand right that lands on Massu 's shoulder, as Massu tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Massu misses with a wild body shot.
Iwoba fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Iwoba blocks a head kick by Massu .
Massu scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Iwoba doesn't seem bothered though. #T1#
Iwoba uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Massu .
Massu throws a body kick that misses
and Iwoba cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Massu on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Massu .
Iwoba half committed to a counter leg kick.
Massu tries to land a front kick but Iwoba steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Massu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Massu chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Massu misses with a low kick.
Massu lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A big left from Iwoba misses.
Iwoba thows a left - swing and a miss!
Massu lands with a kick to the ribs. #T2#
Massu throws a wild body kick that Iwoba sees coming a mile off.
Massu takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Massu looks to throw a body kick
and Iwoba counters with a nice low kick that buckles Massu 's knee momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Iwoba looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Massu flicks out a counter leg kick but Iwoba steps away.
Iwoba scores with a kick to the body.
Massu throws a leg kick that is checked
and Massu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Massu throws an off balance right hand
and Iwoba counters with a big head kick but Massu shrugs it off.
Massu slips under a jab from Iwoba.
Iwoba looks for the body kick but Massu saw that one coming.
Massu replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Iwoba blocks it well.
Iwoba scores with a head kick. Massu tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Iwoba lands a nice leg kick that just misses Massu 's sensitive parts. #T3#
Massu on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Iwoba misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Massu .
Massu throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Iwoba avoids the body shot from Massu .
Massu misses with a body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Iwoba 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Massu loads up on a big right hand but Iwoba slips the punch.
Iwoba bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Massu misses with a hook. Iwoba ducked under it nicely.
Massu misses with a low kick. #T4#
Massu thows a leg kick but Iwoba checks it
and Iwoba counters with a good, hard body kick but Massu shrugs it off.
Iwoba looks to land a right hand but Massu moved out of range.
A nice combination there by Massu .
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Iwoba lands a lovely overhand right.
Iwoba lands with a nice body punch.
Massu avoids the body shot from Iwoba.
Iwoba connects with a body shot.
Massu throws a predictable looking body shot
and Iwoba counters with a body kick.
Massu looks winded!
Iwoba with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Massu dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Iwoba. That did some damage!
Iwoba catches Massu with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Iwoba ducks under a wild hook from Massu .
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bosco Iwoba dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Massu takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Iwoba throws a quick inside leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Massu there.
Iwoba darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Massu throws a predictable looking body shot
and Iwoba connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Massu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Massu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Iwoba looks to land a left hand but Massu moved out of range nicely.
Massu throws a leg kick that is checked
and Iwoba connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Massu misses with a shot to the body
and Iwoba counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Massu tries to land a leg kick but Iwoba saw it coming and moves away.
Massu is looking to chop away at Iwoba's legs.
Iwoba throws a lazy right hand but Massu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1#
Iwoba moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Massu fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Iwoba checks it well.
Iwoba pushes Massu away with a front kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Massu checks a leg kick.
Massu throws an overhand right that lands on Iwoba's shoulder, as Iwoba tries to avoid the shot.
Iwoba throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Massu is breathing heavily.
Massu throws a leg kick
and Iwoba counters with a nice uppercut.
Iwoba with a hook.
Iwoba lands a really nice looking cross but Massu seems unphased.
Bosco Iwoba is winning the standup battle so far.
Iwoba drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Massu right on the button. Massu goes down! Iwoba follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Iwoba gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bosco Iwoba!
Bosco Iwoba retains his middleweight title!
In his post fight interview, Bosco Iwoba started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: Omega 29 March To Victory
Date: Mar 11, 2017

#R1#
Soshnyanin looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Massu looks to score with a jab to the body but Soshnyanin is just out of range.
Massu thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Soshnyanin if he has to take too many more of those.
Soshnyanin throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Massu moves out of range as Soshnyanin throws a body kick.
A quick step to the side and Massu tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Massu with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Soshnyanin connects with a solid leg kick.
Massu slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Massu throws a big shot that misses.
Soshnyanin tries a quick counter leg kick but Massu is wise to it.
Soshnyanin misses with a straight left.
Soshnyanin walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Massu just misses with a punch to the body.
Soshnyanin is trying to counter with his kicks.#T1#
Massu staying out of range there.
Soshnyanin misses with a wild body shot.
Massu connects with a nice looking jab.
Viktor Soshnyanin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Soshnyanin looks to throw the jab but Massu is out of range.
Soshnyanin 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.
Soshnyanin misses with a right hand
and Massu counters with a stiff right hand.
Soshnyanin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A nice leg kick lands there from Massu .
Massu scores with a jab to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Viktor Soshnyanin has been cut.
Massu is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Massu feints and then cracks Soshnyanin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Soshnyanin down.
Nice shot lands for Massu .#ROC#
Soshnyanin is rocked!#T2#
Massu scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Massu swings for the body but Soshnyanin moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Massu throws a chopping leg kick but Soshnyanin manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Massu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Massu slips under a jab.
Soshnyanin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Soshnyanin throws a leg kick that is checked
and Massu counters with a low kick, right behind Soshnyanin 's knee.
Massu scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Massu tries to clinch but Soshnyanin moves away
and Soshnyanin counters with a body kick.
Soshnyanin walks into a stiff left hand from Massu .
Soshnyanin lets loose with a powerful body kick. Massu will feel that in the morning.#T3#
Massu scores with a jab.
A big right from Soshnyanin misses.
Massu tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Soshnyanin manages to circle out of the way.#CL#
Massu clinches up against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Soshnyanin takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Soshnyanin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Soshnyanin is looking to control Massu 's arms but Massu gets an underhook and turns him. Now Soshnyanin has his back to the cage.
Soshnyanin can't break the clinch.
Soshnyanin is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Massu pushes Soshnyanin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Massu misses with the head strike.
Massu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Soshnyanin backwards.
Soshnyanin tries to throw a body punch but Massu avoids it by throwing Soshnyanin back against the cage.
Massu stalling in the clinch but Soshnyanin improves position.
Soshnyanin is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Massu prevents a body shot from Soshnyanin.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Soshnyanin. #T4#
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Soshnyanin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Massu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Soshnyanin backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Soshnyanin.
Massu is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Soshnyanin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Soshnyanin fails to land.
Soshnyanin blocking some punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Soshnyanin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Massu pushes Soshnyanin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Soshnyanin blocks an uppercut.
Massu cracks Soshnyanin with a nice body shot.
Massu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Soshnyanin is trying to stall.
Massu taking a breather.
Massu '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.
Massu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fabouzi Massu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Viktor Soshnyanin's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Soshnyanin misses with a low kick.
A quick step to the side and Massu tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Massu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Soshnyanin can do to turn this around?
Massu cracks Soshnyanin with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Soshnyanin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Massu was well out of range. Poor timing from Soshnyanin.
It looked like Massu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Soshnyanin cracks the inside of Massu 's front leg.
Soshnyanin swings widly with a right hand
and Massu counters with a low kick, right behind Soshnyanin 's knee.
Soshnyanin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Massu . That did some damage!
Soshnyanin feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Massu 's calf.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Massu misses with a wild body shot.
Soshnyanin scores with a jab.
Massu misses with a hook
and Soshnyanin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Soshnyanin gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Massu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1##KD#
Massu moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Soshnyanin goes down! Can Massu finish him!?
Soshnyanin is still in real trouble! Can Massu finish him?
Massu seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Massu stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Soshnyanin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Massu arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Soshnyanin's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Fabouzi Massu !
Fabouzi Massu bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: OMEGA FN 24
Date: Jan 14, 2017

#R1#
Kruschewsky avoids the body shot from Massu .
Kruschewsky changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Massu explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Massu throws an overhand right that lands on Kruschewsky's shoulder, as Kruschewsky tries to avoid the shot.
The fighters circling - Massu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Massu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kruschewsky.
Kruschewsky drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Massu defends it well.
Massu tries to bum rush Kruschewsky with a series of wild strikes but Kruschewsky uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Massu lands a nice shot to the body.
We've been told by Massu 's head coaches at The Million Dollar Performance Center that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Massu works Kruschewsky's body with a nice hook.
Massu misses with a jab to the body #TD2#
and Kruschewsky counters with a nice double leg into side control. Massu won't be happy with that.
Kruschewsky fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Kruschewsky has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1#
Kruschewsky scoring with punches and elbows.
Massu takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Kruschewsky in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Massu is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Kruschewsky has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Kruschewsky throws a strike aimed at the side of Massu 's head but Massu avoids it well.
An elbow from Kruschewsky crashes against the mat.
Kruschewsky scoring with punches and elbows.
Kruschewsky prevents Massu from escaping the position.
Kruschewsky fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Kruschewsky misses with the ground and pound.
Kruschewsky misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Massu dodges the ground and pound from Kruschewsky.
Kruschewsky lands some shots froms side control.#T2#
Kruschewsky tries to score with some ground and pound. Massu controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Kruschewsky creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Massu sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Massu defending against the ground and pound.
Kruschewsky is chipping away with strikes.
Kruschewsky throws a strike aimed at the side of Massu 's head but Massu avoids it well.
Kruschewsky works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Kruschewsky tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Kruschewsky misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Kruschewsky working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kruschewsky landing strikes.
Massu is trying to buck Kruschewsky off.
Massu takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well. #T3#
Kruschewsky misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Kruschewsky throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Kruschewsky wants to lay and pray for a moment but Massu keeps working.
Kruschewsky with the ground and pound but Massu regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Kruschewsky landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kruschewsky thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kruschewsky with the ground and pound but Massu uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Kruschewsky with a nice head shot there.
Kruschewsky loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T4#
Kruschewsky with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kruschewsky won't allow Massu to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Massu throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD2#
and Kruschewsky counters with a takedown into side control.
Kruschewsky tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Kruschewsky working the ground and pound but Massu is defending the strikes.
Kruschewsky lands a few punches from side control.
Kruschewsky in side control, throwing shots but Massu defends.
Kruschewsky tries to move to mount but Massu blocks the move with his legs.
Massu is working to avoid the ground and pound but Kruschewsky connects with a decent elbow.
Massu wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Kruschewsky lands an elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carlos Kruschewsky 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#
Massu throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Kruschewsky counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kruschewsky.
Massu preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Massu wants to get back to his feet but Kruschewsky is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kruschewsky postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kruschewsky looking to sit in guard and control but Massu gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Massu stopping the sweep attempt from Kruschewsky.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Massu trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kruschewsky's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Massu wants to stand and escape but instead Kruschewsky has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB##T1#
Kruschewsky missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kruschewsky has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kruschewsky with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kruschewsky trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kruschewsky looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kruschewsky wants to pass the guard but Massu is keeping the position.
Kruschewsky in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Massu is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Massu will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Massu avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kruschewsky tries to free his leg and advance position but Massu is retaining full guard.
Massu is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Massu .
Massu throws a body punch but Kruschewsky moves out of range.
Kruschewsky has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Massu takes a swing at Kruschewsky's ribcage but misses.
Massu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kruschewsky.
Kruschewsky feints the counter takedown.
Massu throws a big shot that misses.
And Kruschewsky tries to counter it with a takedown but Massu pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T3#
Massu misses the shot to the body.
Kruschewsky is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Massu throws a lazy right hand but Kruschewsky sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kruschewsky dodges the punch combination from Massu .
A looping hook to the body misses from Massu . Kruschewsky does a little dance to reset his feet.
And Kruschewsky tries to counter it with a takedown but Massu pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Fabouzi Massu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kruschewsky slips a straight right by Massu .
Kruschewsky ducks under a wild hook from Massu .
Kruschewsky is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kruschewsky checks a leg kick.
Kruschewsky drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Massu defends it well.
Massu throws a jab when Kruschewsky was well out of range.
Kruschewsky drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Massu defends it well.#T4#
Massu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Massu looks for the body kick but Kruschewsky saw that one coming.
Kruschewsky is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Massu throws an overhand right that lands on Kruschewsky's shoulder, as Kruschewsky tries to avoid the shot.
Kruschewsky tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Massu throws a right hand that misses #TD2#
and Kruschewsky counters with a single leg into guard. Massu didn't expect that.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kruschewsky accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kruschewsky engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kruschewsky trying to control but Massu is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kruschewsky is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Fabouzi Massu will probably get the nod.
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#
Massu misses with a wild body shot.
Massu throws a body shot but no joy.
Kruschewsky drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Massu defends it well.
Kruschewsky avoids the body shot from Massu .
Kruschewsky feints the counter takedown.
Kruschewsky doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Massu lands with a good body shot.
Kruschewsky avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kruschewsky changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Massu swings and misses with a shot to the body#TD2#
and Kruschewsky counters with a takedown into side control.
Kruschewsky is looking to take a break and control but Massu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Massu wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#T1#
Kruschewsky misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Kruschewsky misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Kruschewsky with the ground and pound but Massu regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Kruschewsky throwing shots but Massu is blocking nicely.
Massu avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kruschewsky.
Kruschewsky sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Massu defending well though. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kruschewsky takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Kruschewsky is trying to control. Massu wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kruschewsky slips a nice elbow through Massu 's hands, connecting with Massu 's forehead.
Massu blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kruschewsky.
Kruschewsky scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kruschewsky lands a nice short elbow.
Massu regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Kruschewsky.
Kruschewsky with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kruschewsky throwing strikes from guard but Massu blocks nicely.
Kruschewsky postures up in Massu 's guard and throws a big left but Massu blocks it. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Kruschewsky avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And Kruschewsky tries to counter it with a takedown but Massu pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T3#
Massu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kruschewsky was well out of range. Poor timing from Massu .
Kruschewsky with the counter takedown but Massu avoids it easily.
Massu misses with a body shot.
Fabouzi Massu is winning the standup battle so far.
Kruschewsky displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Massu throws out the jab.
Massu misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Kruschewsky counters with a nice double leg into side control. Massu won't be happy with that.
Kruschewsky throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Kruschewsky trying to control the position but Massu is working away.
Kruschewsky postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Kruschewsky sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Massu is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Massu is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Kruschewsky is controlling him well.#T4#
Kruschewsky throws an elbow but Massu slips to the side and avoids it well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kruschewsky throwing strikes but Massu manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Kruschewsky has one of Massu 's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
You can see the frustration on Kruschewsky's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Fabouzi Massu .
I think Massu has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Fabouzi Massu !
Fabouzi Massu decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: HIGH IMPACT
Date: Dec 17, 2016

#R1#
Massu connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CUT#
It looks like Anton Mirc has been cut.
Mirc avoids the body shot from Massu . #CL#
Massu darts in and clinches Mirc up against the cage.
Mirc looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mirc tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Massu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #TD#
Massu drags the fight down to the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mirc trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mirc has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Massu is proving hard to escape from.
Massu looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Mirc won't allow Massu to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Massu keeping full guard, as Mirc tries to pass.
Massu is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##T1#
Massu looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Massu performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #ES2#
Mirc kicks Massu off and gets back to his feet.
A lazy body kick from Massu
and Mirc cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mirc will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Massu takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Massu tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Mirc to counter with a crisp jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Massu . That's going to slow Mirc down. #T2#
Massu misses with a straight left.
Massu lands with a cross.
Anton Mirc is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Massu 's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Massu duly obliges.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Massu thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Mirc if he has to take too many more of those.
Mirc looks winded!
Mirc avoids the head kick by Massu .
Massu with a nice cross.#ROC#
Mirc is rocked!
Massu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD#
Massu lands a huge takedown. Mirc is out but the ref is slow to react and Massu lands 3 more undefended punches before the fight is stopped. Brutal finish. Mirc lies on the canvas for a good minute before the doctors bring him round. Good to see he's OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fabouzi Massu !
Fabouzi Massu thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: BRFC 51
Date: Oct 15, 2016

#R1#
Massu throws a front kick that sends Hooj stumbling back into the ropes.
Hooj ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Massu moves away.
Massu tries to counter with a takedown but Hooj is quick to defend against it.
Hooj looks to land a left hand but Massu moved out of range nicely.
Massu throws a body shot but no joy.
Massu misses with a body kick.
Hooj looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A solid body kick from Massu . #TD#
Massu manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Hooj on his heels. He'll look to pass Hooj's guard now, I'm sure.
Massu postures up in Hooj's guard and throws a big left but Hooj blocks it.
Hooj utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Massu pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hooj is keeping the position for now.
Massu is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Massu throwing strikes but missing.
Hooj working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T1#
Massu pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hooj is keeping the position for now.
Massu working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hooj keeping full guard, as Massu tries to pass.
Massu wants to control from the top but Hooj keeps moving.
Massu is stalling in the full guard.
Hooj keeping moving, preventing Massu from controlling successfully. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hooj can't keep his opponent in guard - Massu advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Massu thows a huge punch but Hooj dodges it nicely.
Massu thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hooj's head.
Massu seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hooj does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Massu trying to pass the guard but Hooj defending well.
Hooj avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Massu .
Hooj blocking the ground and pound attempt from Massu .
Massu trying to control from half guard but Hooj is working away.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3#
Nice straight punches there by Massu . You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Massu .
Massu throws a leg kick
and Massu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hooj throws a body shot but no joy.
Massu half committed to a counter leg kick.
Hooj swats away the attempt to clinch by Massu .
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hooj! But no joy.
Massu throws a lazy uppercut
and Hooj counters with a stiff right hand.
Massu ducks under a wild hook from Hooj.
Massu scores with a jab.
Massu keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Fabouzi Massu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Massu slips under a jab from Hooj.
Massu is looking to counter punch.
Massu lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#ROC#
Hooj is rocked!
Massu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hooj.
Hooj is still on wobbly legs! Can Massu finish him?
Massu feints a jab and as Hooj dips his head, Massu unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Hooj right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Hooj falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the ropes! Massu smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Fabouzi Massu !
Fabouzi Massu thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: BRFC 48
Date: Sep 03, 2016

#R1#
Kroll is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Massu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kroll drops his hands momentarily and Massu takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Joachim Kroll has been cut.
Massu connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Massu is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Massu moves out of range of the strikes.#KD2#
Massu sends Kroll crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Massu is motioning to the referee to let Kroll up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#
Kroll is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kroll throws a jab but it's blocked by Massu .
Oh Kroll is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kroll slips a jab from Massu .
Kroll seems to have got his legs back now.
Massu connects with a jab.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Massu .
A nice inside leg kick there by Massu . That's going to slow Kroll down.
Massu staying out of range there.
Kroll takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#KD2#
Massu sends Kroll crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Massu is motioning to the referee to let Kroll up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Kroll throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Massu fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Kroll to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Kroll looks to clinch but Massu throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Kroll taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Fabouzi Massu !
Fabouzi Massu decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: BRFC 44
Date: Jul 23, 2016

#R1#
Massu uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Demaestri has time to react.
Massu keeps the fight on the outside.
Good leg kick by Massu there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Demaestri tries to clinch up but Massu circles away and keeps his distance.
Crunch! Massu slams his shin into Demaestri's torso.
Demaestri checks the leg kick nicely there.
We've been told by Demaestri's head coaches at Animal House that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Demaestri slips a straight right by Massu .
Demaestri closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Massu to counter with a crisp jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Demaestri looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Massu 's jab looks to have found its range, popping Demaestri under the eye.
Good work by Demaestri as he checks the leg kick.
Demaestri is looking to clinch but Massu is avoiding it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Massu ! But no joy.
Demaestri tries to clinch up.
Massu circles away from the clinch attempt.
A little jabbing left from Massu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Massu lands with a good body shot.
Massu scores with a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Demaestri tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Massu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Massu ! But no joy.
Massu is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Massu connects with a single shot there.#T1#
Massu connects with a good right hand that stumbles Demaestri. Demaestri circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Demaestri is looking to clinch.
Demaestri displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Massu throws out the jab.
Demaestri is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Demaestri fails with an attempt to clinch. #KD2#
Massu lands a big uppercut and Demaestri crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Demaestri looks OK. Massu waves Demaestri back to his feet!#ROC2#
Demaestri is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Julian Eduardo Demaestri has been cut.
Demaestri is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Massu doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Demaestri crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Demaestri's bad books for that mishap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Fabouzi Massu !
Fabouzi Massu thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 36
Date: May 14, 2016

#R1#
Nickal just misses with a punch to the body.
Nickal cracks Massu with a good jab.
Massu moves away from the strike by Nickal .
Nickal misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Massu .
Massu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nickal ducks under a wild hook from Massu .
Nickal throws a right hand that misses
and Massu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Massu avoids the body shot from Nickal .
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Massu ! But no joy.
Nickal is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Massu .
Massu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nickal lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #T1#
Nickal misses with a hook. Massu ducked under it nicely.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Massu .
Massu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nickal throws out the jab.
Massu doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Nickal thows a left - swing and a miss!
Massu scores with a hook to the body. Nickal takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nickal keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Massu throws a jab when Nickal was well out of range.
Nickal tries to counter with a takedown but Massu is quick to defend against it.
Nickal throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T2#
Massu misses with a body shot
and Nickal counters with a left to the body.
Nickal misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Massu .
Massu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nickal on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Massu moves out of range of the strikes.
Massu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nickal looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Nickal throws a hook but Massu blocks it.
Massu walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Massu on the wrong end of a nice 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!
Nickal throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T3#
Nickal scores with a nice right hand.
Nickal misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Massu .
Massu takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Fabouzi Massu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nickal fails with a takedown attempt.
Massu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nickal .
Nickal feinted with a counter takedown.
Nickal misses with the combination.
Massu appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#T4#
Massu misses with a hook.
Nickal on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nickal loads up on a big right hand but Massu slips the punch.
Massu just misses with a punch to the body.
Nickal cracks a nice hook into Massu 's ribs.
Nickal misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Massu looks to score with a jab to the body but Nickal is just out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bo Nickal dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Nickal throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Massu counter with a right hand.
Nickal throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Massu ! But no joy.
Bo Nickal is winning the standup battle so far.
Massu moves out of range as Nickal strikes.
A little jabbing left from Massu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nickal misses with a wild body shot.
It seemed like Massu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Massu slips under a jab.
A lazy left from Massu finds it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickal swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Massu wants to counter with a clinch but Nickal pushes him away.
Nickal uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Massu .
Nickal shoots for a takedown but Massu saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Massu misses.#T1#
Nickal throws a body shot but no joy.
Nickal throws a jab but it's blocked by Massu .
Massu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Massu connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bo Nickal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Massu will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A little feinted left hand from Nickal on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nickal takes a swing at Massu 's ribcage but misses.
Massu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nickal .
Massu pounces like a tiger and cracks Nickal with a vicious hook! Nickal is down but not out! Massu follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Fabouzi Massu !
Our winner, Fabouzi Massu , made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

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