Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: GAMMA#705 Springs v Malenko
Date: Apr 28, 2018

#R1#
Tsuyoshi stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tsuyoshi wants it to stay on the feet.
Tsuyoshi throws a combination. Kissell tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Tsuyoshi connects with a looping right hand.
Kissell throws a body kick that misses.
Kissell throws a body shot but no joy.
Tsuyoshi lands with a cross. #CL#
Kissell fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tsuyoshi, pushing him back against the cage.
Kissell pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kissell blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kissell.
Tsuyoshi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kissell.
Kissell drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tsuyoshi has a couple of punches blocked by Kissell.
Kissell doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kissell blocks the elbow strike.
Tsuyoshi told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Tsuyoshi creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tsuyoshi tries to work over Kissell's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tsuyoshi misses with a punch on the inside.
Tsuyoshi blocks a body shot from Kissell. #T1#
Kissell dodges an elbow strike from Tsuyoshi.
Kissell doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kissell has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Tsuyoshi is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lyman Kissell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kissell fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tsuyoshi tries a knee to the head but Kissell blocks it.
Kissell pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#TD#
Kissell has Tsuyoshi pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Kissell pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Tsuyoshi tumbling to the mat - Kissell dives into Tsuyoshi's guard.
Tsuyoshi is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Tsuyoshi 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#
Kissell gets full guard.
Tsuyoshi is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T2#
Kissell looking for a sweep. Not yet Kissell, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Kissell is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tsuyoshi is aware though and is defending well.
Kissell throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Tsuyoshi is stalling in the full guard.
Kissell manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tsuyoshi manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kissell looking to pass the guard.
Tsuyoshi is pulling down on Kissell's head to control his posture.
Kissell might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T3#
Kissell won't allow Tsuyoshi to sweep him here.
Kissell trying to control the position from guard on top but Tsuyoshi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kissell throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kissell working some strikes from top position.
Kissell slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Kissell wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tsuyoshi keeps working. #SUB#
Kissell goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Tsuyoshi rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Kissell's guard! Nice work there by Tsuyoshi!
Tsuyoshi trying to control but Kissell is working from the bottom. #T4##SUB#
Kissell is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tsuyoshi is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Tsuyoshi trying to control but Kissell is working from the bottom.
Kissell tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tsuyoshi is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU2#
Tsuyoshi stands up from guard. Let's bang!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fujiwara Tsuyoshi dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Kissell tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tsuyoshi walks into a left hand.
Tsuyoshi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kissell is looking to clinch but Tsuyoshi is avoiding it.
Tsuyoshi connects with the punch.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kissell lands an elbow inside.
Kissell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tsuyoshi's elbow.
Tsuyoshi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tsuyoshi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nice elbow from Tsuyoshi.
Kissell misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tsuyoshi crunches a lovely knee into Kissell's ribcage.
Tsuyoshi misses with an elbow strike.
Kissell wants a takedown.
Kissell fails to pull the fight into his guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tsuyoshi landing knees to the body.
Kissell tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tsuyoshi smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lyman Kissell. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Tsuyoshi closes the distance and clinches.#T1#
Tsuyoshi gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kissell tries a body shot but Tsuyoshi blocks it.
Kissell lands a nice shot to the body.
Kissell is looking for a takedown.
Kissell is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Tsuyoshi pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Tsuyoshi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kissell struggles to land a body shot inside as Tsuyoshi controls his hands.
Tsuyoshi prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kissell's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tsuyoshi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kissell.
Tsuyoshi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tsuyoshi scores with a knee to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Lyman Kissell has been cut.
Tsuyoshi misses with a punch to the body.
Tsuyoshi prevents a body shot from Kissell.
Kissell blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tsuyoshi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tsuyoshi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Tsuyoshi unloads a knee to the mid-section.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tsuyoshi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#TD#
Kissell has clasped his hands together around Tsuyoshi's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. #SUB#
Kissell tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kissell has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
You can see the frustration on Tsuyoshi's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Kissell thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Tsuyoshi gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Kissell wants to pass the guard but Tsuyoshi is defending well. #T3#
Tsuyoshi is trying to get back to full guard.
Kissell controlling the action here.
Tsuyoshi trying to hold on to Kissell's head to control him but Kissell postures up. #SUB#
Kissell is working for a submission of some sort.
Kissell trying to advance position but Tsuyoshi counters by regaining guard. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kissell wants to pass the guard but Tsuyoshi is keeping the position.
Kissell chips away with some ground and pound.
Kissell forces his way into half guard.
Tsuyoshi is not content to let Kissell control the position.
Tsuyoshi is looking to improve his position.
Kissell trying to control from half guard but Tsuyoshi is working away.
Kissell throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fujiwara Tsuyoshi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Lyman Kissell's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
A head kick misses from Kissell.
Kissell ducks under a wild hook from Tsuyoshi.
Tsuyoshi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kissell throws a looping overhand right but Tsuyoshi ducks down to avoid it.
Kissell fails to land the takedown.
Kissell missing with a left hand there. Tsuyoshi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tsuyoshi throws a fast counter high kick but Kissell manages to duck under it in time.
Tsuyoshi moves away from the strike by Kissell.
Kissell blocks a head kick by Tsuyoshi.
Kissell moves into range and connects with a jab.
Tsuyoshi lands a lovely overhand right.
Fujiwara Tsuyoshi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
An inside leg kick lands from Kissell.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsuyoshi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tsuyoshi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kissell moves out of range of the strikes.
Kissell appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Tsuyoshi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kissell throws a nice outside leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kissell. #T1#
Tsuyoshi pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL#
Kissell takes the fight into the clinch.
Tsuyoshi lands an uppercut.
Tsuyoshi swings wildly with an uppercut but Kissell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fujiwara Tsuyoshi seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tsuyoshi.
Kissell wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lyman Kissell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tsuyoshi throws an elbow that misses.
Tsuyoshi blocks the elbow strike.
Tsuyoshi gets through Kissell's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Tsuyoshi just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kissell's brow.
Tsuyoshi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tsuyoshi lands a damaging elbow.
Tsuyoshi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kissell avoids it.
Tsuyoshi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kissell.
Tsuyoshi tries a body shot but Kissell blocks it.
Tsuyoshi misses with some punches.
Lyman Kissell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Kissell lands a left hand.
Tsuyoshi tries to land knees in the clinch but Kissell avoids the damage to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tsuyoshi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kissell lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Tsuyoshi prevents the takedown attempt.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tsuyoshi.
Tsuyoshi letting Kissell take a breather here.
Tsuyoshi misses with a body punch.
Kissell lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kissell.
Tsuyoshi working some nice short punches in the clinch.#TD#
Kissell is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Tsuyoshi can't fight it off and eventually Kissell manages to take the fight to the floor. Tsuyoshi looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Tsuyoshi has momentary wrist control but Kissell slips an elbow through the middle.
Tsuyoshi pulls Kissell in close to prevent any damage. #T3#
Tsuyoshi 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#
Kissell moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Kissell has his foot on Tsuyoshi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tsuyoshi works his way back into a safe position though.
Kissell looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tsuyoshi is one step ahead there.
Tsuyoshi controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kissell bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tsuyoshi's guard. #REVR##T4#
Kissell pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tsuyoshi is keeping the position for now.
Tsuyoshi keeping moving, preventing Kissell from controlling successfully.
Kissell lands a couple of elbows.
Tsuyoshi wants to sweep but no luck.
Kissell with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kissell stopping the sweep attempt from Tsuyoshi.
Kissell working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kissell in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kissell throws a strike but Tsuyoshi rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Tsuyoshi trying to control the position from guard on top but Kissell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fujiwara Tsuyoshi!
Fujiwara Tsuyoshi seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: GAMMA#698 Bubba v Hoyce 2
Date: Mar 25, 2018

#R1#
Wallace keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Wallace connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Wallace 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.
Wallace getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#TD#
Kissell shoots in and bounces Wallace off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Kissell in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kissell content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kissell might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kissell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wallace swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kissell won't allow Wallace to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kissell 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.#T1#
Kissell trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kissell trying to move into half guard but instead Wallace has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Wallace must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Wallace won't allow Kissell to sweep him here. #SUB#
Kissell escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Wallace gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kissell thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Kissell is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Kissell escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Wallace gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kissell tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Kissell working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wallace doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wallace manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T2##SU2#
Wallace stands and steps away. Kissell gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Wallace blocks a leg kick.
Wallace lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kissell will feel that in the morning.
Wallace lands a front kick.
Wallace pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wallace moves out of range of the strikes.
Wallace throws a leg kick but Kissell sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kissell drops down looking for a counter takedown but Wallace sprawls and moves away.
Wallace stuffs the takedown attempt from Kissell. Kissell gets slowly back to his feet.
Kissell scores with a shot to the body.
Wallace's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kissell under the eye.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wallace is looking to score with low kicks.
Kissell on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kissell pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A little jabbing left from Wallace on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kissell with a lazy takedown attempt
and Wallace counters with a one-two to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lyman Kissell. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3##CL2#
Wallace rushes Kissell and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kissell misses with a punch on the inside.
Kissell prevents a body shot from Wallace.
Come on Kissell - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Wallace blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wallace swings wildly with an uppercut but Kissell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wallace scores with a hook to the body.
Kissell looking for a takedown.
A head punch on the inside from Wallace fails to land.
Wallace is pressed up against the cage. Kissell has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Wallace down to the mat. Wallace avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL#
Kissell clinches with his opponent.
Kissell misses with a punch to the body.
Kissell tries for a takedown. No joy.
Wallace lands a hook that snaps the head of Kissell backwards.
Wallace avoiding damage as Kissell throws knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wallace.
Wallace blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wallace stops a takedown attempt from Kissell. #T4#
Wallace can't find room to land a body shot as Kissell controls the action.
Wallace lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wallace dodges an elbow strike from Kissell.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wallace is pressed up against the cage. Kissell has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Wallace down to the mat. Wallace avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kissell has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Wallace.
Kissell misses with a body kick.
Wallace throws a body kick that misses. #CL2#
Wallace closes the distance and clinches.
Kissell fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wallace lands a right hand.
Wallace tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kissell has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Wallace after a bit of a struggle.
Kissell is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Wallace is defending well.
Kissell is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Wallace lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wallace struggles to land a body shot inside as Kissell controls his hands. #BC2#
Wallace escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kissell, right into the meat.
Lyman Kissell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kissell on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Wallace. Wallace obviously looking to wear him down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nathan Wallace dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Wallace throws a low kick, looking for Kissell's leg but Kissell calmly moves out of range.
Kissell tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Wallace manages to circle out of the way.
Wallace with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Wallace is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Kissell misses with a head kick.
Kissell misses with a hook. Wallace ducked under it nicely.
Kissell misses the jab.
Wallace swats away the attempt to clinch by Kissell.
Wallace looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kissell tries to score a power double leg takedown but Wallace sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kissell somewhat.
And Wallace responds with a good body kick, but Kissell manages to step out the way in time.
Kissell throws a low kick but Wallace moves out of range easily.
Wallace avoids the body shot from Kissell.
Wallace stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kissell has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kissell there as he acknowledges the shot.
A head kick misses from Kissell.
Kissell takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kissell shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kissell takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kissell fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kissell throws a leg kick but Wallace checks it. #T1#
Wallace scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A decent looking cross lands there for Wallace.
Wallace on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A jab lands there for Wallace.
Kissell drops his hands momentarily and Wallace takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Wallace throws a body shot but no joy. #TD#
Wallace gets caught napping as Kissell dives in and scores a takedown. Wallace manages to retain guard.
Kissell stops Wallace from standing up.
Kissell wants to control from the top but Wallace keeps moving.
Kissell working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Wallace's head.
Kissell postures up in Wallace's guard and throws a big left but Wallace blocks it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wallace keeping moving, preventing Kissell from controlling successfully.
Kissell is really struggling to control Wallace but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T2#
Wallace is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kissell is controlling him. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Wallace's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kissell connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Wallace scrambles back to his feet.
Wallace ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kissell moves away.
No luck for Kissell with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lyman Kissell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wallace lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Wallace has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wallace connects with a single shot there.
Wallace takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kissell wants to clinch.
Wallace throws a leg kick but Kissell sees it coming and moves out of range.
Wallace misses with a body shot. #T3#
Wallace punishes Kissell's body with a nice straight punch.
Kissell is trying hard to land a takedown here. Wallace sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
It seemed like Wallace was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wallace has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Good shot there by Wallace.
Kissell shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wallace as he avoids it easily.
Nathan Wallace is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wallace throws a body shot but no joy.
Wallace misses with a hook. Kissell ducked under it nicely.
Kissell takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nathan Wallace seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wallace takes a swing at Kissell's ribcage but misses.
Kissell misses the shot to the body.
Wallace is trying to counter with his kicks.
Kissell tries to close the distance and clinch but Wallace swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kissell throws a combination. Wallace tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Wallace looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kissell works Wallace's body with a nice hook.
Wallace lands a nice shot that snaps Kissell's head back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kissell throws a leg kick
and Wallace counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kissell's knee momentarily.#CL#
Kissell drives through and clinches with Wallace against the cage.
Kissell misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wallace dodges an elbow strike from Kissell. #T4#
Kissell jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Wallace walks away with a smile on his face. Kissell gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A left lands for Wallace.
Wallace lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Kissell goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kissell tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wallace shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CL2#
Wallace has taken the fight to the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Wallace.
A short right from Wallace on the inside.
Kissell lands an elbow inside that Wallace shrugs off.
Wallace misses with a body punch.
Kissell drops down looking for an ankle pick but Wallace pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kissell tries to clinch but Wallace moves out of range.
Wallace cracks Kissell with a right hand to the side of the head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Wallace darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wallace keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kissell avoids the body shot from Wallace.
Wallace catches Kissell with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Wallace misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kissell.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nathan Wallace showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Kissell shoots for a takedown but Wallace saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Wallace moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kissell tries to clinch there but Wallace circles away. #TD#
Wallace gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kissell to score an easy takedown into full guard.#SUB#
Kissell drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Wallace dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Wallace tries to stand but Kissell is controlling from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Wallace gets to his feet. Kissell looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
No luck for Kissell with that takedown attempt. #T1#
Wallace thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice defenses there by Kissell.
Wallace lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kissell's sensitive parts.
Wallace tries to score with a low kick but Kissell moves his leg out of the way.
Kissell looks to land a left hand but Wallace moved out of range nicely.
Wallace misses with a wild body shot.
Wallace swings and misses with a hook to the body. #TD#
Kissell feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Kissell trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Wallace manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB##SU2#
Wallace stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Wallace looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A nice inside leg kick there by Wallace. That's going to slow Kissell down.
Kissell takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wallace uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Lyman Kissell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nathan Wallace is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Wallace looks to land a left hand but Kissell moved out of range nicely.#TD#
Kissell throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Wallace was covering up waiting for the punch and Kissell finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Wallace working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kissell.
Kissell won't allow Wallace to get back to his feet.
Wallace keeping moving, preventing Kissell from controlling successfully.
Kissell won't allow Wallace to get back to his feet.
Kissell wants to control from the top but Wallace keeps moving.
Kissell stops Wallace from standing up. #T3#
Wallace keeping moving, preventing Kissell from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The fighters circling - Wallace throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kissell moves out of range of the body kick.
Wallace connects with a looping right hand.
A slapping leg kick lands for Wallace.
A bone on bone clash there as Kissell blocks the leg kick.
Kissell takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kissell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wallace.
Kissell tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wallace paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kissell throws a right and a left that both miss.#TD#
Wallace gets caught flat footed, as Kissell shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Kissell lands a couple of elbows.
Wallace wants to stand and escape but Kissell is having none of it. #T4##ES2#
Wallace pushes Kissell off and scrambles back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kissell misses with a wild body shot.
Kissell on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Kissell connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Wallace momentarily.
Kissell throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Wallace's waist but Wallace gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kissell off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lyman Kissell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kissell throws an off balance right hand
and Wallace counters with a three punch combo that has Kissell backing up. Kissell nods at Wallace to acknowledge the strikes.
Wallace avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wallace connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kissell walks forward, straight into a front kick from Wallace.
Kissell waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wallace.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Wallace, as that shot connected.
Wallace chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A jab lands there for Wallace.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Wallace. Kissell shrugs it off though.
Kissell looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Wallace goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.

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

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

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

Event: GAMMA#695 Keenan v Mirowski
Date: Mar 03, 2018

#R1#
Kissell bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Heim sets himself, and Kissell steps forward looking for the clinch! Heim avoids it this time.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kissell looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Heim shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kissell defends it nicely.
Heim scores with a jab.
Kissell fakes the leg kick and cracks Heim in the body.
Kissell misses with a looping left.
Kissell looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kissell tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Heim paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Heim cracks Kissell with a right hand to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kissell throws a shot to the body.
Kissell wants to clinch up but Heim keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Kissell has taken the fight to the clinch.
Heim misses with the head strike.
Heim cracks Kissell with a nice body shot.
Heim throws a punch but it's blocked by Kissell.
Kissell works on Heim's body with a couple of short punches.#T1#
Kissell throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Heims head.
Heim prevents a body shot from Kissell.
Heim swings wildly with an uppercut but Kissell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kissell looking to slow down the pace here.
Kissell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Heim's elbow.
Heim blocking some punches.
Kissell misses with a punch to the body.
Heim has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kissell after a bit of a struggle.
Kissell blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kissell blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Heim.
Heim lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kissell backwards.
Kissell misses with some punches.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Heim lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kissell.
Heim misses with a hook to the ribs.
Heim is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aribert Heim. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Heim is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kissell pulls him back up using the underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Heim. #T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kissell.
A head punch on the inside from Heim fails to land. #TD2#
Kissell turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Heim tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kissell tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Heim is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at IMMA Gym of Elite ASS, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Heim is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Heim has hold of Kissell's hands but Kissell slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Heim slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Heim looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Kissell puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Heim tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Heim is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kissell drops an elbow to the side of Heim's head. #T3#
Heim is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ground and pound from Kissell. #SUB2#
Kissell is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kissell working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Heim tries to roll over but Kissell keeps him under control.
Heim on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kissell is thwarting Heim's attempts to control the position.
Heim is looking to improve his position.
Kissell is nestled in close to Heim, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T4#
Heim regains full guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Heim throwing rabbit punches from the bottom - showing the judges that he's keeping busy.
Kissell trying to control but Heim is working from the bottom.
Heim has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Kissell has passed into side control. #SUB2#
Kissell is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Heim knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Heim takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Kissell has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Heim is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lyman Kissell 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#
Heim misses with a looping left.
Heim blocks a head kick by Kissell.
Heim uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kissell.
Kissell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kissell misses with a low kick.
Kissell takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nice sprawl there from Kissell as Heim shoots in.
Heim throws a jab when Kissell was well out of range.
Heim shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kissell but Kissell pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Heim looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kissell is fending him off so far but Heim persists. Nope, Kissell circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aribert Heim. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kissell will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away. #TD#
Heim manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Kissell on his heels. He'll look to pass Kissell's guard now, I'm sure.
Kissell tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kissell trying to strike off his back. #SUB2#
Heim avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Heim's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Heim has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T1#
Kissell 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#
Kissell working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Heim is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Kissell is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Heim flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Heim tries to get to full guard but Kissell has control of the leg. #SUB#
Heim looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Heim looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2##SUB2#
Kissell is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are battling for position here. Heim manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kissell distracts Heim with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Heim will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Heim is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Heim 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#
Nice strikes from Heim there.
Kissell has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
The fighters are battling for position here. Kissell manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Heim is working Kissell over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kissell is on top in guard. #REVB#
Heim working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kissell.
Kissell lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kissell pushes down on Heim's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kissell is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Heim is controlling Kissell's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Kissell throws a strike but Heim avoids it easily and moves to full guard.#SUB#
Heim has his foot on Kissell's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kissell works his way back into a safe position though.
Heim is trying to control the position but Kissell postures up. #T4#
Kissell trying to control the position from guard on top but Heim is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kissell connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB#
Heim is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Heim lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Lyman Kissell has got the better of the ground game so far.
Heim working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kissell's head.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB2#
Heim avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kissell manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Heim manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Heim is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lyman Kissell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Heim misses with the combination.
Heim looks to throw the jab but Kissell is out of range.
Kissell wants to slow Heim down by chopping away at his legs. #CL2#
Kissell closes the distance and clinches.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kissell.
Heim lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kissell lands an elbow inside.
Heim goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kissell prevents it.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Heim.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heim avoiding damage.
Heim takes a shot to the head.
Heim lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A hook to the body from Kissell.
Kissell is pushing Heim up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Kissell tries a body shot but Heim blocks it. #T1#
Kissell throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Heim makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Heim tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kissell looking to slow down the pace here.#TD2#
Kissell has clasped his hands together around Heim's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Heim takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
You can see the frustration on Heim's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kissell throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Kissell lands a decent elbow from side control.
Heim tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kissell wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Heim is not content to let Kissell control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Heim takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Lyman Kissell is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2##SUB2#
Kissell working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Heim tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kissell wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Heim manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Heim working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Heim connects with a nice short shot to Kissell's temple.
Kissell has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Heim is working away from the top position though.
Kissell taking some punishment here, with Heim in his half guard.
Kissell tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Kissell gets full guard.#T3#
Heim sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kissell controls Heim momentarily but Heim frees himself. #SUB2#
Heim got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kissell has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Heim has managed to get both his arms back between Kissell's legs - danger averted.
Heim connects with a couple of short punches.
Heim is in close to Kissell's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kissell 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#
Heim trying to control from the bottom.
Kissell prevents Heim from improving his position.
Aribert Heim has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Heim moves into full guard.
Kissell is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Heim has momentary wrist control but Kissell slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB#
Heim is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kissell is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Heim trying to strike off his back.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lyman Kissell comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kissell 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lyman Kissell!
Lyman Kissell 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: GAMMA#691 Defoe v Boyka
Date: Feb 10, 2018

#R1##CL#
Kissell rushes Zhai and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Nice body punch from Zhai - that landed with a thud.
Kissell 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.
Kissell manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Kissell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Kissell.
A body shot lands from Kissell. #TD#
Kissell gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Kissell missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Zhai pulls Kissell in close to his closed guard and prevents Kissell from doing any damage or advancing position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kissell pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zhai is keeping the position for now.
Zhai not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T1#
Kissell postures up in Zhai's guard and throws a big left but Zhai blocks it.
Zhai preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kissell throwing strikes but missing.
Zhai is trying to control the position but Kissell postures up.
Zhai keeping moving, preventing Kissell from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kissell trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Zhai swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Zhai pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kissell tries for a takedown but Zhai sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kissell lands a jab.
Kissell swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Zhai counters with a slapping leg kick.
Zhai walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kissell checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T2#
Kissell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zhai.
Zhai appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Zhai scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kissell doesn't seem bothered though.
Zhai clobbers Kissell with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Zhai paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kissell connects with a jab.
Zhai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kissell manages to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kissell bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kissell checks a leg kick.
Zhai takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Zhai throws a low kick but Kissell moves out of range easily.
A big left from Zhai misses.
Kissell misses with an uppercut
and Zhai counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kissell tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Zhai counters with a one-two to the body.
Kissell has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Zhai.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kissell.#T3#
Zhai takes a swing at Kissell's ribcage but misses.
Zang Zhai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kissell takes one to the side of the head.
Zhai thumps Kissell with a low kick.
Kissell takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kissell shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kissell.#TD#
Kissell dives in and scores a takedown into Zhai's guard.
Zhai looking to control.
Kissell is looking to work some ground and pound but Zhai has wrist control.
Kissell trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Zhai is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Let's hope that Zhai 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.#T4#
Kissell is looking to work some ground and pound but Zhai has wrist control.
Kissell 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.
Kissell throws an elbow that misses. Zhai uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kissell's guard. Nice move by Zhai!#REVB#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kissell will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position. #SUB#
Kissell throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kissell looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kissell is trying to control the position but Zhai postures up.
Zhai pushes down on Kissell's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kissell is staying active underneath Zhai, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Zang Zhai will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Kissell loads up on a big right hand but Zhai slips the punch.
A lazy left from Kissell finds it's target.
Good exchange - Kissell coming out on top.
Zhai cracks Kissell with a right hand to the side of the head.
Zhai cracks Kissell with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Zhai bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zhai throws a shot from downtown. Kissell moves away and avoids it.
Kissell half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Zhai blocks a jab.
Kissell takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Zhai tries to bum rush Kissell with a series of wild strikes but Kissell uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Zhai throws a push kick but Kissell slaps the foot to one side.
Zhai misses the shot to the body.
Zhai has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kissell closes this distance looking for a takedown but Zhai circles away.#CL#
Kissell closes the distance and pushes Zhai back into the cage.
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!
Kissell is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Zhai lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T1#
Kissell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zhai blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kissell lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kissell blocks a body shot from Zhai.
Zhai working aggressively here.
Zhai throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nice elbow from Kissell.
Kissell lands with a left to the head.
Kissell pushes Zhai back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kissell has Zhai pressed against the cage.
Zhai prevents the takedown attempt.
Kissell is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lyman Kissell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zhai working aggressively here.
Zhai is looking to control Kissell's arms but Kissell gets an underhook and turns him. Now Zhai has his back to the cage.
Kissell drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Zhai gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kissell blocks a body shot from Zhai.
Zhai lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kissell backwards. #T2#
Zhai lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Zhai gets underhooks to prevent Kissell's takedown attempt.
Zhai lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short uppercut from Zhai. #TD#
Kissell wants the takedown. Zhai is fighting it off but Kissell persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Zhai's guard against the cage.
Zhai seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Kissell trying to control but Zhai is working from the bottom.
Zhai is trying to keep Kissell in close.
Zhai preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kissell is working Zhai over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T3#
Zhai is controlling Kissell's posture.
Kissell trying to control the position from guard on top but Zhai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zhai trying to control the position here. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Zhai ducks right into an uppercut from Kissell.
Zhai is looking to slow Kissell down with leg kicks.
Kissell wants to clinch.#T4#
Kissell lands a jab to Zhai's midsection.
Kissell throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zhai.
Kissell misses with a takedown attempt - Zhai sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Zhai appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kissell tries to clinch but Zhai moves away
and Kissell takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kissell wants to slow Zhai down by chopping away at his legs.
Kissell throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Zhai's waist but Zhai gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kissell off to one side.
Good work by Kissell as he checks the leg kick.#TD#
Kissell dives in and scores a takedown into Zhai's guard.
Zhai controls Kissell momentarily but Kissell frees himself.
Zhai has control of Kissell's left arm, preventing Kissell from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Zang Zhai will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Kissell misses with a right hand
and Zhai connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kissell.
Kissell thumps Zhai with a low kick.
Zhai cracks Kissell with a good jab.
Zhai scores with a punch to the head.
Kissell scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Zhai doesn't seem bothered though.
Kissell goes for a double leg but Zhai avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Zhai continues to drive forward.
Zhai lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zhai misses with a hook.
Kissell shoots in looking for a takedown. Zhai tries to sprawl out of it but Kissell keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Zhai manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lyman Kissell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zhai misses with a kick to the body. #T1#
Zhai throws a push kick but Kissell slaps the foot to one side.
Kissell scores with a nice head shot.
Kissell throws the left hand but Zhai avoids the punch easily.
Zhai swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Zhai takes one to the chin there.
Kissell throws the left hand but Zhai avoids the punch easily.
Kissell goes for a double leg but Zhai avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Zhai continues to drive forward.
Zhai ducks under a wild hook from Kissell.
Zhai tries a quick counter leg kick but Kissell is wise to it.
Kissell throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Zhai to counter with a crisp jab.
Zhai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kissell shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Zhai as he jumps to the side.
Zhai stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Zhai wants it to stay on the feet.
As Kissell backs off Zhai throws a huge counter combo but Kissell manages to avoid it all.
Zhai slips a jab from Kissell.
Kissell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zhai! But no joy.
Kissell ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lyman Kissell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Kissell fails with the takedown
and Zhai counters with an outside leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A lazy left from Zhai finds it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kissell. Zhai does a little dance to reset his feet.
A cross from Zhai lands.
Zhai lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Zhai throws a good cross that connects.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kissell, right into the meat. #CL2#
Kissell gets tackled into the cage by Zhai. Zhai maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Zhai breaks from the clinch.
Kissell takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kissell doesn't manage to clinch there - Zhai circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zhai! But no joy.
A swing and a miss from Kissell.
Zang Zhai seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kissell fails to land the takedown.#T3#
Zhai fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kissell checks it well.
Zhai lands with a cross. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Kissell.
Kissell in the domination position with Zhai hanging on.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zhai is trying to improve his position.
Zhai is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Kissell wants to control but Zhai is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Kissell is looking for submissions but instead, Zhai has regained full guard.
Kissell postures up in Zhai's guard and throws a big left but Zhai blocks it. #T4#
Kissell forces his way into half guard.
Kissell throwing shots but Zhai is blocking nicely.
Kissell wants to take a breather but Zhai is having none of it.
Kissell throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Zhai to regain full guard.
Kissell being controlled here momentarily.

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

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

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

Event: RS 163 Rising Sun
Date: Jan 06, 2018

#R1#
Kissell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Heart throws a series of strikes that have Kissell backpedaling.
Kissell misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Heart throws a big shot that misses.
Kissell slips a straight right by Heart.
Heart moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Heart gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Heart clobbers Kissell with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kissell 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.
Heart lands the left hand.
Heart lands with an overhand left.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kissell throws a shot from downtown. Heart moves away and avoids it.
Heart swats away the attempt to clinch by Kissell.
Kissell dives in for a single leg takedown but Heart sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Heart 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.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kissell!
Heart takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Heart misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kissell shoots in and drives through. Heart sprawls well.
Heart throws a series of punches but Kissell moves out of range.
Kissell drops down looking for a counter takedown but Heart sprawls and moves away.
Heart misses with a double jab #TD#
and Kissell counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kissell. #T1#
Kissell preventing the sweep.
Heart can't keep his opponent in guard - Kissell advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kissell not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kissell trying to mount his opponent but Heart defends it.
Heart is looking to improve his position.
Kissell works his way into side control. #T2#
Kissell scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Heart to see if he's OK.
Kissell 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.
Kissell wants to lay and pray for a moment but Heart keeps working. #SUB#
Kissell has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Heart is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Kissell yanks on the arm and Heart is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Kissell.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Lyman Kissell!
A less than humble Lyman Kissell misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
In defeat, Peter Heart stepped up to the mic, saying 'Fuck this! Let's do it again.'.

Event: RS 157 Lets Bang Bro
Date: Nov 25, 2017

#R1##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Boom enables Kissell to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Boom manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boom keeping moving, preventing Kissell from controlling successfully.
Kissell won't allow Boom to sweep him here.
Kissell wants to pass the guard but Boom is keeping the position.
Boom 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#
Boom seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kissell does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kissell wants to improve his position but Boom is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kissell slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Kissell has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Boom can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Boom trying to control but Kissell is working from the bottom. #T1##SUB2#
Boom got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kissell has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Boom has managed to get both his arms back between Kissell's legs - danger averted.
Boom slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Kissell doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Boom preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Kissell throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Boom escapes and throws Kissell's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Kissell is looking to reverse the position.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Boom is staying tight to Kissell's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Kissell is trying to improve his position.
Boom is looking to take a break and control but Kissell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boom gets to mount! Kissell was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Kissell wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Boom keeps control of the position easily here as Kissell tries to buck him off.
Kissell tries to escape but Boom has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T3#
Boom slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Kissell breaks Boom's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Kissell postures up.
Boom looking for a sweep. Not yet Boom, not yet.
Boom keeping full guard, as Kissell tries to pass.
Kissell throwing strikes but missing.
Boom working a defensive guard here.
Kissell in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kissell throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Boom works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T4#
Kissell scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kissell throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Boom works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB2#
Kissell drops back, looking for a kneebar! Boom looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Boom looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Boom! #REVR#
Kissell is trying to get back to half guard.
Boom controlling the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kissell gets back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Lyman Kissell will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Boom takes one on the button.
A combination from Boom does no damage.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kissell.
Kissell uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Boom.
Boom throws an overhand right that lands on Kissell's shoulder, as Kissell tries to avoid the shot.
Kissell staying out of range there.
Kissell loads up on a big right hand but Boom slips the punch.
Boom looks to score with a jab to the body but Kissell is just out of range.
Boom ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kissell moves away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kissell, as that shot connected.
Boom takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boom doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kissell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kissell stuns Boom with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kissell punishes Boom's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boom stuns Kissell with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Boom lands with a hook. Kissell tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T1#
Kissell fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#TD2#
Kissell shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Kissell was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Boom managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Kissell.
Boom regains half guard, as Kissell was trying to land strikes.
Boom is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kissell's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kissell's back!
You can see the frustration on Kissell's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Boom is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Kissell wants to escape the position. #T2#
A lull in the action here.
Kissell tries to escape the position.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Boom slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Boom is hanging on to Kissell's back as he tries to escape.
Boom has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Kissell's body.
Kissell tries to escape but Boom has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Good control from Boom.
Boom trying to control.#T3#
Kissell tries to escape but Boom has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Boom is trying to stick to Kissell's back but Kissell is turning into Boom. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Boom's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Kissell.
Boom is pulling down on Kissell's head. It's preventing any offense from Kissell, at least for the moment.
Kissell trying to control but Boom is working from the bottom.
Kissell landing some decent shots from guard.
Kissell won't allow Boom to sweep him here.
Boom keeping full guard, as Kissell tries to pass. #T4#
Boom controls Kissell momentarily but Kissell frees himself.
Boom keeping moving, preventing Kissell from controlling successfully.
Lyman Kissell has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kissell sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kissell wants to pass the guard but Boom is keeping the position.
Kissell trying to control but Boom is working from the bottom.
Boom is pulling down on Kissell's head to control his posture.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lyman Kissell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Kissell defending well as Boom loads up on a big left hand.
Boom throws a leg kick but Kissell sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Nice defenses there by Kissell.
Nice body punch from Kissell.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kissell.
Kissell throws a sloppy head kick and Boom moves out of range easily.
Kissell scores with a jab to the head.
Jab from Kissell.
Kissell tried to score with a low kick but Boom checks it.
It looked like Boom wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Boom displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Boom rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kissell moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Boom will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Boom throws a big shot that misses.
Lyman Kissell seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boom fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kissell manages to avoid it.
Boom swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kissell dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kissell.
It looked like Boom wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1#
Boom lands a really nice looking cross but Kissell seems unphased.
Kissell is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Boom rather than just go for the knockout.#TD2#
Kissell dives in and scores a takedown into Boom's guard.
Kissell wants to control from the top but Boom keeps moving.
Kissell trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Boom manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Kissell wants to hit a switch here but Boom passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Kissell there!
Boom looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kissell is trying to escape the mount.
Lyman Kissell is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Boom trying to control but Kissell is having none of it.
Boom avoids the attempt from Kissell to control.
Kissell is looking to improve his position but Boom isn't that keen on the idea.
Boom looking to control but Kissell is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kissell keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #T3#
Boom trying to control but Kissell is having none of it.
Kissell is desperately trying to improve his position but Boom has a good base and remains in mount.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Boom tries to control but Kissell wriggling away.
Kissell is working to get back to half guard.
Boom trying to control but Kissell is having none of it.
Kissell wants to hold on but Boom pushes him away.
DJ Boom has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kissell is desperately trying to improve his position but Boom has a good base and remains in mount.
Kissell keeps trying to improve his position.
Kissell regains half guard.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: RS 154 Rising Storm
Date: Nov 04, 2017

#R1#
Wallace fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wallace misses with a wild body shot.
Wallace definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kissell throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wallace stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wallace misses with an uppercut. Kissell saw that one coming.
Kissell shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Wallace was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Wallace closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kissell is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wallace.
Wallace looks for the body kick but Kissell saw that one coming.
Kissell will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kissell feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Wallace's calf.
Kissell gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Wallace counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kissell's knee momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wallace takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kissell tries for a takedown but Wallace circles away easily
and Wallace counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nathan Wallace has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lyman Kissell.
Kissell waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wallace.
Wallace appears to be looking for a big counter.
Kissell throws out a loose jab but Wallace uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
A head kick misses from Kissell.
Wallace throwing a counter right hand but Kissell manages to avoid it.
Kissell takes one on the button.
Wallace throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wallace throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kissell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wallace thinks about countering with a body kick.
Kissell takes a swing at Wallace's ribcage but misses.
Kissell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wallace moves away.
Wallace appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Wallace slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kissell misses with a hook.
Wallace scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#CL2#
Kissell closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Wallace tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kissell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wallace's elbow. #BC#
Wallace breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kissell tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Wallace connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wallace takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
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!
Kissell misses with a hook.
Wallace feinted there with a counter leg kick.#T2#
Kissell needs to keep his hands up - Wallace had a free shot at his head there.
Some wild striking there from Wallace.
Kissell lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wallace's sensitive parts.
Nathan Wallace is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wallace scores with a shot to the body.
Kissell will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A shot to the body from Kissell misses
and Wallace counters with a low kick, right behind Kissell 's knee.
Kissell waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wallace.
Kissell is looking to clinch but Wallace is avoiding it.
Wallace feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Kissell fails with the takedown
and Wallace counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL#
Wallace gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kissell jumps guard but Wallace turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Wallace lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kissell or not.
A short left from Wallace.
Kissell changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Wallace fights it off and pushes away nicely. #T3#
Kissell moves out of range of the leg kick from Wallace.#CL#
Wallace moves into range and clinches up with Kissell.
Kissell pushes Wallace back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Wallace tries a body shot but Kissell blocks it.
Kissell is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Wallace gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A right hook to the body lands for Wallace.
Kissell tries a body shot but Wallace blocks it.
Kissell tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kissell tries to pull guard but Wallace holds him up against the cage and eventually Kissell drops back down to his feet.
Wallace lands a right hand.
Kissell tries to throw a body punch but Wallace avoids it by throwing Kissell back against the cage.
Kissell has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Wallace seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Kissell can turn it around.
Kissell blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wallace lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right from Wallace. #BC#
Wallace breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wallace looks to throw the jab but Kissell is out of range.
Kissell tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Wallace manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kissell on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T4#
The fight stays on the outside here - Kissell looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#TD2#
Kissell scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wallace is doing well to control the position and prevent Kissell from advancing to side control.
Kissell moves into full mount! Wallace won't be happy about that!
Kissell raining down hammerfists from mount.
Wallace is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Wallace is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nathan Wallace dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Kissell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Wallace wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Wallace throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Kissell takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wallace throws the kick towards the body but Kissell avoids it.
Kissell misses with a lunging right hand
and Wallace counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kissell tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Wallace manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wallace misses with a hook.
Wallace pulls out of a head kick attempt. #TD2#
Kissell scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Wallace is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Kissell winds up and cracks Wallace with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#ES#
Wallace kicks off Kissell and gets to his feet.
Nathan Wallace is winning the standup battle so far.
Kissell shoots in for a double leg but Wallace sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lyman Kissell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kissell moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Wallace is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Wallace looks to land a left hand but Kissell moved out of range nicely.
Kissell keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick. #T1#
Kissell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A clash of legs there as Kissell blocks the low kick.
Kissell scores with a hook.
Kissell throws a head kick that misses.
Kissell throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Wallace to counter with a crisp jab.
Kissell paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Wallace looks to land a body kick but Kissell moved away.
Kissell tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Wallace manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wallace looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#TD2#
Kissell scores with a takedown into Wallace's guard.
Wallace is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Kissell dives into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#REVR#
Kissell prevents Wallace from escaping the position.
Lyman Kissell has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
Wallace is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Kissell thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Kissell tries for a kimura but Wallace is defending well.
Wallace is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Wallace wants to control but Kissell postures up.#SUB2#
Kissell is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Wallace has escaped the position, nice work there.
Wallace can't do much from the bottom here.
The strikes coming from Kissell are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Wallace manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kissell's best efforts.
Wallace avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kissell.
Wallace wants to get back to his feet.
Kissell throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Wallace to regain full guard. #T4#
Wallace bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kissell's guard. #REVR#
Kissell has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kissell is on top in guard. #REVB##SUB2#
Kissell drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Wallace manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Kissell has Wallace in his guard.#REVR#
Kissell controls Wallace momentarily but Wallace frees himself.
Kissell lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Wallace looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kissell is one step ahead there.
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 Nathan Wallace will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R3#
Kissell misses the shot to the body.
Wallace fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kissell.
Wallace misses the shot to the body.
Kissell changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kissell misses with a body kick.
Kissell keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kissell looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kissell avoids a kick to the body.
Wallace darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Wallace is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kissell can do to turn this around?
Wallace fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kissell has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kissell tries to clinch
enabling Wallace to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wallace has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kissell.
Kissell throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Kissell throws a nice outside leg kick.
Wallace is looking to score with low kicks.
Kissell scores with a jab to the jaw.#T1#
Kissell misses with a leg kick
and Wallace counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kissell's knee momentarily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kissell.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Wallace.
Kissell jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kissell throws a leg kick
and Wallace counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Kissell is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Kissell checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Wallace avoids the body shot from Kissell.
Wallace throws a front kick aimed at Kissell's knee but Kissell avoids it well.
Kissell throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kissell steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wallace.
Kissell darts in looking for a takedown but Wallace gets double underhooks and turns Kissell into the cage. #TD2#
Kissell closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Wallace to the mat! Wallace manages to get full guard. #ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Wallace manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wallace lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kissell takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A nice left hand lands by Wallace.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kissell.
Kissell works on Wallace's body with a couple of short punches.
Wallace working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#TD2#
Kissell has picked Wallace up - he's going for a ride! Kissell dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Wallace is looking to escape.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kissell is stalling here. Wallace is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Kissell seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Wallace has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU#
Wallace decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Kissell scores with a jab to the body.
Kissell takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.#T3#
Kissell moves in looking to clinch but Wallace pushes him off.
Kissell throws a leg kick but Wallace moved away.
Wallace feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Wallace lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kissell has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kissell and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kissell avoids the head kick by Wallace. #CL#
Wallace fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kissell, pushing him back against the cage.
Kissell drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Wallace gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Nathan Wallace has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lyman Kissell.
Wallace gets underhooks to prevent Kissell's takedown attempt.
Wallace lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kissell backwards.
A short right from Wallace on the inside.
Wallace is struggling to control the position.
Kissell wants a takedown but no success here.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Wallace lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kissell is working for takedown but Wallace is calmly controlling the position for now.
A head punch on the inside from Kissell fails to land.
Wallace struggles to land a body shot inside as Kissell controls his hands.
Nice body punch from Wallace - that landed with a thud. #BC#
Wallace breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A shot to the body from Kissell misses
and Wallace counters with a nice body kick.
Wallace throws the kick towards the body but Kissell avoids it.
Kissell shoots in but Wallace avoids the takedown attempt easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Donk. Wallace catches Kissell right on the button with a cross.
Kissell takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kissell takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kissell. Wallace does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wallace ducks under a wild hook from Kissell.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nathan Wallace clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R4#
Wallace connects with a high kick.
Kissell's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Wallace takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #TD2#
Kissell shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Wallace's guard.
Kissell throwing strikes from guard but Wallace blocks nicely. #SUB2#
Kissell is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Wallace is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wallace keeping moving, preventing Kissell from controlling successfully.
Kissell is looking to pass into half guard but Wallace pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Wallace is in guard.#REVR##T1##SUB2#
Kissell escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Wallace gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Wallace preventing the sweep.
Wallace wants to stand but Kissell has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Wallace preventing the sweep.
Wallace would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SU#
Wallace gets to his feet. Kissell looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Kissell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Wallace throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #CL2#
Kissell closes the distance and clinches.
Wallace lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wallace lands an uppercut.
Wallace letting Kissell take a breather here.
Kissell tries for a takedown but Wallace manages to get underhooks.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Wallace.
Kissell is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.#TD2#
Kissell jumps guard and drags Wallace to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SU#
Wallace decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Kissell misses with a kick to the body.
Kissell showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wallace.
Wallace lands a high kick!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Wallace - that will leave a mark! #T3#
Kissell tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Wallace defends well and Kissell ends up having to push Wallace into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Wallace scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kissell tries for a takedown but Wallace circles away easily
and Wallace counters with a left to the body.
Nathan Wallace has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lyman Kissell.
Wallace circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kissell on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Wallace scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kissell will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kissell misses with a wild body shot.
Wallace lands with a hook. Kissell tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kissell takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Wallace throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kissell throws a sloppy head kick and Wallace moves out of range easily.
Kissell wants to clinch up but Wallace keeps it at a distance.
As Kissell backs away, Wallace returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T4#
Kissell misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kissell shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Wallace defends it nicely.
Kissell shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wallace pinned against the cage. Wallace gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A low kick from Kissell is predictable there
and Wallace counters with a thumping low kick.
Wallace is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kissell closes the distance looking to clinch
and Wallace counters with a low kick, right behind Kissell 's knee.
Kissell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wallace manages to avoid it.
Wallace misses with a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nathan Wallace had his way with Lyman Kissell in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Kissell with a lazy takedown attempt
and Wallace counters with an inside leg kick.
Kissell scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kissell connects with a solid leg kick.
Kissell just misses with a punch to the body.
Wallace blocks a jab.
Wallace takes a swing at Kissell's ribcage but misses.
Kissell just misses with a punch to the body.
Wallace throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kissell on the side of the head.
Kissell moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Wallace chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wallace jabs Kissell to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Wallace lands a really nice looking cross but Kissell seems unphased. #TD2#
Kissell shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Wallace manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wallace wants to sweep here but Kissell controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Wallace seems keen to control Kissell's posture.
Wallace knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kissell on the ground.
Kissell stopping the sweep attempt from Wallace.
Kissell connects with a couple of short punches.
Kissell is looking to advance position but Wallace has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR##SU#
Wallace stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Kissell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kissell lands a right hook to the body.
Kissell tries to close the distance and clinch but Wallace swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wallace misses with a low kick.
Kissell feints the counter takedown.
Lyman Kissell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nathan Wallace is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Kissell misses with a looping left.
Kissell looks to score with a jab to the body but Wallace is just out of range.
Wallace appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kissell throws a sloppy body shot
and Wallace counters with a head kick.
Wallace attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kissell changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kissell on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Kissell misses with a low kick.
Kissell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wallace was well out of range. Poor timing from Kissell.
Wallace throws a big counter combination but Kissell scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Kissell connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kissell takes a jab right on the kisser.
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!
Kissell throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wallace stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wallace connects with a jab.
Kissell throws a body punch but Wallace moves out of range.
A lazy left from Wallace finds it's target.
Wallace works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T3##CL2#
Kissell rushes Wallace and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kissell misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kissell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kissell is working for takedown but Wallace is calmly controlling the position for now.
A head punch on the inside from Kissell fails to land.
Kissell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #TD2#
Kissell decides to pull guard. #SUB2#
Kissell working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wallace doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wallace manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kissell is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Wallace wanted to stand there but Kissell had control of the position. #T4##SUB2#
Kissell isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Wallace stacks Kissell 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 Wallace!
Kissell tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Wallace wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SU#
Wallace decides to stand back up. Wallace steps back and let's Kissell get back to his feet.
Wallace lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kissell will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Wallace connects with a leg kick. Kissell looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kissell has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kissell pivots, looking for a leg kick but Wallace is out of range and Kissell settles back down.
Wallace lands with a nice body kick.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 50:45
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 50:45
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nathan Wallace!
Nathan Wallace retains his featherweight title!
Nathan Wallace thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: RS 150 Death Punch of Death
Date: Oct 07, 2017

#R1##TD2#
Kissell throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Malingo was covering up waiting for the punch and Kissell finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SUB#
Malingo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kissell can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Malingo looking for a sweep. Not yet Malingo, not yet. #SUB#
Malingo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Malingo looking for a guillotine here but Kissell defends easily.
Kissell with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kissell trying to control but Malingo is working from the bottom. #T1#
Malingo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kissell.
Kissell passes Malingo's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kissell thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Malingo's head. #SUB#
Malingo actively working from the bottom here.
Kissell trying to mount his opponent but Malingo defends it.
Malingo trying to get back to full guard but Kissell takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Malingo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Malingo sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#T2##SUB#
Malingo looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kissell looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Malingo works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kissell lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB#
Malingo has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Kissell is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Malingo.
Kissell scoring with punches from side control. #T3#
Kissell in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Kissell wants to lay and pray for a moment but Malingo keeps working. #SUB2#
Kissell is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Malingo is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Kissell tries for a kimura but Malingo is defending well.
Kissell has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Malingo can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Kissell is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Malingo has escaped the position, nice work there.
Malingo striking from the bottom but nothing landed. #T4#
Malingo is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kissell's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Malingo is trying to maintain the position but Kissell is very close to passing his half guard.
Kissell lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Kissell takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kissell trying to control from half guard but Malingo is working away.
Kissell might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Malingo haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Malingo desperately trying to maintain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lyman Kissell dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Kissell darts in looking for a takedown but Malingo gets double underhooks and turns Kissell into the cage.
Kissell tests Malingo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kissell throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Malingo tries to counter with a takedown but Kissell is quick to defend against it.
Malingo misses with a straight left.
Kissell shoots in for a takedown but Malingo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Malingo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A punch combination from Malingo misses. #TD2#
Kissell feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Kissell sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Malingo's guard.
Malingo wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Malingo is defending against the submission attempts here by Kissell.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malingo trying to hold on to Kissell's head to control him but Kissell postures up. #T1##SUB#
Malingo actively working from the bottom here.
Kissell throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kissell working over Malingo with some ground and pound. Malingo looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Malingo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kissell is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Kissell is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Malingo is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Kissell jumps into side control!
Malingo is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kissell's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T2#
Malingo is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kissell lands a nice short elbow.
Kissell wants to pass to mount but Malingo is defending the position.
Malingo gets back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Malingo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Malingo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kissell tries to free his leg and advance position but Malingo is retaining full guard. #T3#
Kissell is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kissell postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Malingo keeping moving, preventing Kissell from controlling successfully.
Malingo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kissell content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB#
Malingo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kissell is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Malingo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kissell can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Malingo wants to sweep but no luck. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kissell trying to control the position from guard on top but Malingo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Malingo is trying to control the position but Kissell postures up. #SUB#
Malingo working for a triangle but Kissell defends it easily.
Kissell pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Malingo is keeping the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kissell trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lyman Kissell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Kissell jabs Malingo right on the nose. Malingo blinks but takes it well.
Kissell lands a head kick! #TD2#
Kissell bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SUB2#
Kissell wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Malingo, who protects the arm well.
Malingo can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Kissell is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Malingo knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Malingo can't do much from the bottom here. #T1#
Malingo manages to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Kissell is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Malingo defends it well.
Kissell throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kissell stalling.
Kissell seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Malingo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kissell lands strikes from half guard.
Kissell working Malingo over with strikes.
Lyman Kissell is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Malingo trying to control but Kissell postures up. #SUB#
Malingo looking for submissions off his back.
Well, if Kissell is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Kissell prevents Malingo from improving his position.
Kissell works his foot free and advances to mount.
Malingo keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #T3#
Kissell fails to advance to Malingo's back.
Kissell looking to control but Malingo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Eddie Malingo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Malingo wants to control but Kissell is having none of it.
Kissell sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Let's hope that Kissell 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.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kissell wants to control the pace but Malingo is squirming around nicely.
Malingo is trying to escape the mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kissell controlling the position easily from mount.
Kissell can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Malingo is looking to escape.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lyman Kissell comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kissell 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lyman Kissell!
Lyman Kissell was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: RS 146 Battleground
Date: Sep 09, 2017

#R1#
Kissell throws a leg kick that is checked
and Nakano counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kissell throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nice body punch from Kissell.
Kissell wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nakano misses the shot to the body.
Kissell throws a poor cross that misses
and Nakano counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nakano lands with a nice body punch.
Kissell fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Nakano is out of range.
A little jabbing left from Nakano on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kissell scores with a hook to the body. Nakano takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nakano takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kissell lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lyman Kissell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nakano lands with an uppercut that bounces Kissell off the cage and back into range.
Kissell throws a hook but Nakano avoids it easily.
Nakano lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #T1##TD#
Kissell drives through with a takedown into Nakano's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Kissell trying to control the position from guard on top but Nakano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kissell is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Nakano 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.
Nakano is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kissell wants to control from the top but Nakano keeps moving.
Kissell looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kissell throws an elbow that misses. Nakano uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kissell's guard. Nice move by Nakano!#REVB##T2#
Nakano won't allow Kissell to sweep him here.
Nakano sitting in guard here, content to control.
Nakano trying to control but Kissell is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Kissell working for submissions but it's allowed Nakano to get to half guard.
Nakano controlling the action here.
Kissell tries to get to full guard but Nakano has control of the leg. #T3##SUB#
Kissell looking for submissions off his back.
Nakano not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kissell tries to roll over but Nakano keeps him under control.
Nakano is nestled in close to Kissell, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Nakano working Kissell over with strikes.
Nakano takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Kissell is trying to get back to full guard.
Nakano controlling the pace.
Nakano wants to take a breather but Kissell is having none of it. #T4#
Kissell blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nakano.
Nakano performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nakano prevents Kissell from improving his position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Nakano in particular looking to stall.
Nakano trying to control from half guard but Kissell is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Minoru Nakano will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Kissell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nakano manages to avoid it.
Kissell connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kissell lands the left hand.
Kissell motions for Nakano to come forward. Kissell throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nakano avoids the body shot from Kissell.
It seemed like Nakano was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nakano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Kissell misses the target.
Nakano takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kissell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nakano moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kissell with a nice cross.
An inside leg kick lands from Kissell.
Nakano has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kissell finds it's way round the side to connect with Nakano's head.
Kissell tries to land a front kick but Nakano steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A little jabbing left from Nakano on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
Kissell slips a straight right by Nakano.
Kissell misses with a wild body shot.
Nakano appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nakano misses with a wild body shot.
Nakano is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kissell.
Kissell feinted with a counter takedown.
Nakano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nakano swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kissell shoots and misses
enabling Nakano to counter with a crisp jab.
Nakano takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kissell comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kissell fails with a takedown attempt.
Nakano throws a hook but Kissell blocks it.
Nakano avoids the body shot from Kissell.
The fighters circling - Nakano throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T2#
Kissell pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nakano slips under a jab from Kissell.
Kissell thows a leg kick but Nakano checks it
and Nakano counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kissell takes a jab right on the kisser.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nakano connects with a looping right hand.
Minoru Nakano is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kissell throws a lazy right hand but Nakano sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kissell misses with a shot to the body
letting Nakano counter with a right hand.
A shot to the liver by Kissell. Beautiful body shot.
Kissell takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nakano has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Nakano blocks a jab.
Nakano swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A low kick from Kissell misses
and Nakano counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kissell connects with an inside leg kick.#T3#
Kissell connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kissell scores with a kick to the midsection.
Kissell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kissell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kissell works the jab nicely.
Kissell scores with the left hand. Nakano knows he should have avoided that one.
Kissell shoots in looking for a takedown. Nakano tries to sprawl out of it but Kissell keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Nakano manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nakano let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lyman Kissell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kissell just misses with a punch to the body.
Nakano now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kissell with a lazy takedown attempt
and Nakano counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kissell throws a head kick but Nakano moves out of range.
Nakano throws out a counter right but Kissell avoids it with no problem.
Nakano takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T4#
Nakano looks to score with a jab to the body but Kissell is just out of range.
Kissell thows a leg kick but Nakano checks it
and Kissell takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kissell misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kissell misses with a head kick.
Nakano looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nakano loads up on a big right hand but Kissell slips the punch.
Kissell moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #TD#
Kissell is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Nakano's half guard.
Kissell lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kissell with the ground and pound but Nakano uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Kissell looking to sit in guard and control but Nakano gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Nakano throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kissell works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lyman Kissell dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Kissell throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nakano throws out a counter right but Kissell avoids it with no problem.
A jab from Kissell does it's job there.
Kissell attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
It seemed like Nakano was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nakano jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kissell bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Nakano's head.
Nakano has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kissell finds it's way round the side to connect with Nakano's head.
Kissell misses with a body shot.
Kissell throws a sloppy head kick and Nakano moves out of range easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nakano! But no joy.
Kissell throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kissell buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jab by Nakano.
Kissell moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Kissell throws a low kick, looking for Nakano's leg but Nakano calmly moves out of range.
Nakano is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kissell with a body shot.#T1#
Nakano takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kissell throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nakano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kissell was well out of range. Poor timing from Nakano.
Kissell appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kissell tries a head kick but it misses.
Nakano looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kissell misses the jab.
Nakano looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That kick from Kissell tenderised Nakano's leg. Nakano is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kissell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nakano was well out of range. Poor timing from Kissell.
Nakano's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kissell fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kissell.
Kissell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nakano.
Nakano doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kissell throws a solid leg kick but Nakano takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kissell.#T2#
Kissell throws a body punch but Nakano moves out of range.
Kissell doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Nakano counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nakano checks a low kick from Kissell.
Kissell blocks a jab.
Kissell changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Kissell rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nakano moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nakano blocks the body kick.
Kissell throws a body shot but no joy.
It seemed like Nakano was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Nakano clinches with his opponent.
Kissell scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kissell lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nakano backwards.
Nakano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kissell taking a breather.
Nakano presses Kissell against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T3#
Nakano displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kissell up against the cage.
Kissell misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nakano lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kissell is struggling to control the position.
Nakano avoiding damage as Kissell throws knees to the body.
Kissell swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nakano lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nakano lands a right hand.
Kissell misses with some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kissell creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nakano misses with some punches.
Nakano scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Stalling in the clinch from Kissell.
Kissell displaying some good clinch control by pressing Nakano up against the cage.#T4##BC2#
Nakano escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nakano moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That kick from Kissell tenderised Nakano's leg. Nakano is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nakano has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nakano misses with a looping left.
Kissell swings widly with a right hand
and Nakano counters with a nice uppercut.
Kissell keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nakano.
Sloppy strikes from Nakano. Those never looked like landing.
Kissell lands a nice looking body shot.
Kissell throws a big shot that misses.
A shot to the liver by Nakano. Beautiful body shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kissell.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lyman Kissell showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kissell 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lyman Kissell!
Lyman Kissell was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: DFN#11 Bomba vs Miller
Date: Jul 22, 2017

#R1##TD#
Tipton shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Tipton showed some decent athleticism there.
Kissell is looking to control Tipton's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kissell avoid being mounted?
Tipton is trying to control. Kissell wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kissell has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Tipton wants to pass to mount but Kissell is defending the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kissell is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Tipton's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Tipton's back!#SUB2#
Kissell sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Tipton taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Lyman Kissell!
Lyman Kissell 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: DUEL#77 Kaspar vs Holgersson
Date: Jul 01, 2017

#R1#
A solid leg kick lands there for Nahtic.
Nahtic is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Nahtic has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kissell.
Kissell throws a body kick that misses.
Kissell connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kissell lands a nice shot to the body. #TD#
Kissell throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Nahtic tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kissell is in Nahtic's guard.
Nahtic looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kissell is one step ahead there.
Kissell scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kissell trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kissell might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kissell wants to control from the top but Nahtic keeps moving.
Nahtic lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T1#
Nahtic preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Kissell is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nahtic is aware though and is defending well.
Nahtic not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Kissell is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Nahtic is in close to Kissell's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kissell wants to sweep but no luck.
I've been told that Nahtic has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.
Kissell controls Nahtic momentarily but Nahtic frees himself.
Nahtic won't allow Kissell to sweep him here. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Nahtic forces his way into half guard.
Kissell is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nice strikes from Nahtic there.
Nahtic sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kissell defending well though.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Nahtic wants to get back to his feet.
Kissell works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Kissell has his foot on Nahtic's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nahtic works his way back into a safe position though.
Kissell tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Kissell avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nahtic not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Nahtic stopping the sweep attempt from Kissell.
Nahtic engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kissell throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Kissell has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A slapping body kick lands there for Kissell.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
An inside leg kick from Nahtic misses.
Kissell buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nahtic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nahtic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kissell.
Lou Nahtic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nahtic uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kissell has time to react.
Kissell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kissell wants to clinch
and Nahtic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kissell fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nahtic takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kissell comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kissell tries to clinch but Nahtic moves out of range.
Kissell is looking to wear down Nahtic with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kissell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nahtic.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A jab from Kissell misses.
Kissell takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Some bone on bone action there as Nahtic checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A little jabbing left from Nahtic on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nahtic connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kissell's hands.
Good shot there by Nahtic.
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 Lyman Kissell will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Nahtic scores with a nice strike.
Kissell gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nahtic tries a head kick but it misses.
Nahtic lands a lovely overhand right.
Kissell scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nahtic doesn't seem bothered though.
Nahtic has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Nice straight punches there by Nahtic. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Nahtic.
Kissell jabs Nahtic to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A punch combination from Kissell misses.
Lou Nahtic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nahtic listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kissell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kissell looks to land a left hand but Nahtic moved out of range nicely.
It seemed like Nahtic was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kissell doesn't manage to clinch there - Nahtic circles away.
Nahtic misses with a low kick.
Kissell scores with a hook to the body. Nahtic takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kissell misses with a shot to the body
and Kissell takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kissell doesn't manage to clinch there - Nahtic circles away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Nahtic.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Nahtic checks a leg kick. #T1#
Nahtic walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kissell.
Nahtic tries a head kick but it misses.
Nahtic throws a leg kick which misses Kissell's front leg but catches the back leg as Kissell tries to avoid it.
Nahtic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kissell on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kissell swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kissell moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kissell will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #TD#
Kissell gets a double leg takedown into Nahtic's guard.#ES2#
Nahtic has his feet on Kissell's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
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!
Kissell smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kissell on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Nahtic. Nahtic obviously looking to wear him down.
Nahtic throws out a powerful jab.#T2#
Kissell takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kissell checks a leg kick nicely.
Nahtic fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#TD#
Kissell fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Nahtic to the ground. Kissell is now in Nahtic's guard.
Nahtic utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kissell is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kissell is looking to pass into half guard but Nahtic pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Nahtic is in guard.#REVB#
Nahtic is stalling in the full guard.
Kissell wants to hit a switch here but Nahtic passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Kissell there!
Kissell can't escape the position. #T3#
Kissell is working hard here to advance position.
Kissell in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Nahtic has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Kissell's face.
Kissell slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Nahtic landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Nahtic performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Kissell is refusing to be controlled, as Nahtic sits in half guard.
Nahtic is taking a breather. Kissell says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T4#
Nahtic prevents Kissell from improving his position.
Nahtic trying to control from half guard but Kissell is working away.
Kissell is looking for a sweep. Nahtic is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kissell moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kissell looking for a sweep. Not yet Kissell, not yet.
Kissell seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Kissell has his foot on Nahtic's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nahtic works his way back into a safe position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lou Nahtic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Nahtic circles away from the clinch attempt
and Nahtic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nahtic connects with the punch.
Kissell takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kissell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nahtic.
Nahtic looks to score with a jab to the body but Kissell is just out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kissell looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nahtic lands with a hook. Kissell tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nahtic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kissell tries to clinch up but Nahtic circles away and keeps his distance.
Kissell feints and then cracks Nahtic's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nahtic down.
Kissell takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kissell plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Nahtic tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T1#
Nahtic scores with a leg kick.
Kissell shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Nahtic lands a really nice looking cross but Kissell seems unphased.
Nahtic misses with a low kick.
Nahtic circles away from the clinch attempt
and Nahtic makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kissell misses with a double jab.
Nahtic scores with a jab to the head.
Nahtic lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Nahtic misses with a looping right.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Nahtic enables Kissell to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Nahtic manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kissell wants to control from the top but Nahtic keeps moving.
Kissell working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kissell throws an elbow that misses. Nahtic uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kissell's guard. Nice move by Nahtic!#REVB##T2#
Kissell looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Nahtic puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Nahtic controlling the action here.
Lou Nahtic has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ground and pound from Nahtic.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kissell is not content to let Nahtic control the position.#T3#
Kissell wants to get back to full guard.
Kissell works his way to full guard. Good work.
Nahtic in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nahtic controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Nahtic's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Kissell trying to keep a closed guard but Nahtic is proving a slippery customer.
Nahtic throwing strikes but missing.
Nahtic with a flurry of punches that miss. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kissell tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nahtic manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kissell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lyman Kissell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kissell takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kissell shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Nahtic defends it nicely.
Kissell cracks Nahtic with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kissell moves in looking to clinch but Nahtic pushes him off.
Kissell on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kissell throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nahtic throws out a leg kick but Kissell moves out of range and Nahtic only half commits.
Kissell swinging wildly here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lou Nahtic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nahtic 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 John Roberts scores the fight 28:29
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lou Nahtic!
A relieved looking Lou Nahtic thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: HFC Challengers 93
Date: May 28, 2017

#R1#
Jenkins motions for Kissell to come forward. Jenkins throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jenkins tries a head kick but it misses.
Kissell lands with a straight right. Jenkins didn't see that one coming.
A head kick misses from Jenkins.
Kissell tries to clinch but Jenkins is having none of it.
Jenkins throws a big counter combination but Kissell scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Kissell shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jenkins defends it nicely.
Some wild striking there from Kissell.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kissell is defended easily by Jenkins.
Kissell tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kissell checks a low kick from Jenkins.
Kissell scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jenkins doesn't seem bothered though.
Jenkins works over Kissell's head and body with a nice combination.
Jenkins throws a head kick that misses.
Kissell scores with a spinning back kick!
A head kick misses from Jenkins. #T1#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jenkins, right into the meat.
Jenkins takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Jenkins connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jenkins tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kissell drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jenkins defends it well.
Kissell tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jenkins swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Kissell darts in and clinches Jenkins up against the cage.
Jenkins is trying to force a seperation but Kissell has the dominant position.
Jenkins misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jenkins misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kissell struggles to land a body shot inside as Jenkins controls his hands.
Kissell tries to throw a body punch but Jenkins avoids it by throwing Kissell back against the cage.
Kissell misses with a punch to the body.
Kissell lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kissell has Jenkins pushed against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Kissell scores with a nice short uppercut.#T2#
Kissell lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kissell misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jenkins is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kissell is defending well for now.
Kissell blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jenkins is looking to break free of the clinch but Kissell has double underhooks.
Jenkins is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#TD2#
Kissell wants the takedown. Jenkins is fighting it off but Kissell persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Jenkins's guard against the cage.
Jenkins is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Kissell trying to control the position from guard on top but Jenkins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kissell 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.
Jenkins working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kissell. #T3#
Kissell content to stall in guard here.
Kissell has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jenkins can't keep his opponent in guard - Kissell advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Kissell is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kissell frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Kissell wants to control the pace but Jenkins is squirming around nicely. #T4#
Kissell controlling his opponent.
Kissell punching from mount but Jenkins doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Jenkins really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kissell looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kissell is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Jenkins can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Kissell works his way to his opponent's back. #SUB2#
Kissell is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Jenkins defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB2#
Kissell looking for the choke from the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lyman Kissell dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Jenkins tries to work over Kissell's front leg with a kick but Kissell checks it.
Leeroy Jenkins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kissell avoids the head kick by Jenkins.
Kissell lands a leg kick that knocks Jenkins off balance momentarily.
Jenkins throws out a leg kick but Kissell moves out of range and Jenkins only half commits.
Jenkins lands a two punch combo.
Jenkins tries to work over Kissell's front leg with a kick but Kissell checks it.
Nice defenses there by Jenkins.
Jenkins tries a head kick but it misses.
Crunch! Jenkins slams his shin into Kissell's torso.
Jenkins keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Jenkins lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Kissell throws a body shot but no joy.
Jenkins throws a head kick that misses #TD2#
and Kissell counters with a nice double leg into side control. Jenkins won't be happy with that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jenkins gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
The referee warns Jenkins that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head. #SUB2#
Kissell goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Jenkins turns into him and now he's in Kissell's guard. #T1#
Kissell wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Kissell looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kissell looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jenkins is one step ahead there.
Kissell manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jenkins manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Kissell looking to pass the guard.
Kissell trying to move into half guard but instead Jenkins has managed to sweep!#REVR##T2##SUB2#
Kissell looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jenkins throwing strikes but missing.
Kissell 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#
Jenkins tries to roll over but Kissell keeps him under control.
Kissell wants to free his trapped foot but Jenkins is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Jenkins gets full guard.#T3#
Kissell wants to control from the top but Jenkins keeps moving.
Kissell controlling from the top position.
Kissell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jenkins swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kissell chips away with some ground and pound.
Kissell stands and throws Jenkins's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB2#
Kissell working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T4##SUB2#
Kissell is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Jenkins is trying to escape and Kissell transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Jenkins is forced to tap! Nice work there by Kissell! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lyman Kissell!
Lyman Kissell spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
Leeroy Jenkins spoke after the fight, saying 'Juast luck mate...'.

Event: TWGC 16 (145lbs, D2): Finals - Round 1
Date: May 02, 2017

Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Lyman Kissell and Byron Tipton. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

160 cm
25 yrs
141 lbs

165 cm
23 yrs
140 lbs

Kissell

Tipton

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Lyman Kissell! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Byron Tipton!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Russell Pearce and Eddie Farnsworth.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Tipton leaves Kissell with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

Kissell darts in and clinches Tipton up against the cage.
Kissell changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tipton fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kissell shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tipton defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lyman Kissell. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Tipton changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kissell looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Kissell (0) vs (4) Tipton
Tipton looking to control but instead Kissell has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Kissell gets full guard.
Kissell wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Kissell is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Kissell has his foot on Tipton's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tipton works his way back into a safe position though.
Kissell looking for a sweep. Not yet Kissell, not yet.
Tipton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kissell looking for a guillotine here but Tipton defends easily.
Tipton works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kissell wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tipton trying to control from Kissell's half guard. Kissell has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Tipton 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Kissell had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tipton defends it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kissell looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tipton is one step ahead there.

Kissell escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tipton gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Tipton pushing down on Kissell's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Tipton is looking to take a break and control but Kissell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kissell manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Kissell has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tipton can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kissell looking for a sweep. Not yet Kissell, not yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kissell is working hard here to advance position.
Tipton tries to free his leg and advance position but Kissell is retaining full guard.
Kissell looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Tipton puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Kissell is looking for a sweep. Tipton is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Tipton is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kissell wants to improve his position but Tipton is controlling well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kissell moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Tipton wants to control from the top but Kissell keeps moving.
Kissell is trying to keep Tipton in close.

Kissell is looking for a triangle but Tipton pushes his legs off easily.
Tipton won't allow Kissell to sweep him here.
Kissell is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kissell looking for a sweep. Not yet Kissell, not yet.
Tipton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kissell is keeping the position for now.
Tipton controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Tipton won't allow Kissell to sweep him here.
Kissell wants to hit a switch here but Tipton passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Kissell there!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kissell (0) vs (7) Tipton
Tipton with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Kissell regains half guard.

That's six minutes gone in the round.

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

Kissell with the active half guard here but Tipton passes nicely into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kissell (0) vs (10) Tipton

Tipton thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kissell looking for a sweep but Tipton has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Kissell (0) vs (12) Tipton

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Tipton wants to control the pace but Kissell is squirming around nicely.
Kissell working to try and regain half guard.
Kissell looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Kissell (0) vs (15) Tipton
I really don't envy Kissell right now.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kissell prevents Tipton from getting a body triangle.
Kissell breaks Tipton's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kissell (2) vs (15) Tipton
Tipton is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kissell trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Our spies down at at Rabid Dog inform us that Tipton has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?

Tipton is looking for a triangle but Kissell pushes his legs off easily.
Tipton bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kissell's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kissell (2) vs (17) Tipton
Tipton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kissell swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Kissell is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tipton defends well.
Kissell looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Tipton puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Tipton not doing much here.
Tipton works his way into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kissell (2) vs (20) Tipton

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Kissell gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Kissell has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tipton is working away from the top position though.
Kissell is pressing down on Tipton's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kissell wants to sweep here but Tipton controlling him for the moment.
Kissell is trying to control the position but Tipton postures up.
Kissell wants to sweep but no luck.

Kissell throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Tipton looking to pass the guard.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Tipton is still trying to improve position.
Kissell looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tipton is one step ahead there.
Kissell keeping full guard, as Tipton tries to pass.

Kissell has his foot on Tipton's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tipton works his way back into a safe position though.
Kissell wants to sweep but no luck.

Kissell looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Tipton has picked Kissell up and slammed him! Kissell can't keep hold of the triangle and Tipton manages to pass to side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kissell (2) vs (23) Tipton

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

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.

Tipton is trying to get an arm triangle but Kissell is defending well.
Kissell gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Kissell moves into full guard.
Kissell tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kissell is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kissell (4) vs (23) Tipton

Kissell looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.

Kissell seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Tipton has recovered full guard.

Tipton escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kissell gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kissell advances position into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kissell (7) vs (23) Tipton

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Kissell has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Kissell (9) vs (23) Tipton
Tipton is looking to improve his position but Kissell isn't that keen on the idea.
Kissell moves to back control.
Score +3 for taking back: Kissell (12) vs (23) Tipton

Kissell working for a choke but Tipton reverses nicely into Kissell 's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kissell (12) vs (25) Tipton
Tipton looking to pass the guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tipton wants to control from the top but Kissell keeps moving.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tipton wins on points by 25 to 12.
Byron Tipton 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: TWGC 16 (145lbs, D2): Montreal Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Apr 24, 2017

Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Lyman Kissell and Andre Hendrix. Hendrix has chosen Rage Against the Machine - Renegades of Funk as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

160 cm
24 yrs
141 lbs

150 cm
22 yrs
148 lbs

Kissell

Hendrix

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Lyman Kissell! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Andre Hendrix!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Robert Douchet and Steve Smith.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.

Kissell shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kissell (2) vs (0) Hendrix
Kissell looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

Hendrix looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kissell prevents Hendrix from improving his position.

Hendrix is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kissell pulls his head out easily.
Kissell wants to free his trapped foot but Hendrix is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Kissell is working for a kimura but Hendrix is defending it quite comfortably.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hendrix wants to improve his position but Kissell is controlling well.
Hendrix is staying active underneath Kissell, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kissell seems to be looking for submissions.

Hendrix actively working from the bottom here.

Hendrix is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kissell pulls his head out easily.
Hendrix regains full guard. Nicely done.

Hendrix working for submissions but it's allowed Kissell to get to half guard.
Hendrix is looking to improve his position.

Hendrix actively working from the bottom here.
Kissell wants to free his trapped foot but Hendrix is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hendrix makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hendrix.

Hendrix is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kissell is aware though and is defending well.
Kissell looking to pass the guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kissell stands and throws Hendrix's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kissell (5) vs (0) Hendrix

Kissell looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kissell tries to advance to mount but Hendrix denies him.
Hendrix tries to improve position but can't.
Hendrix can't do much from the bottom here.
Hendrix tries to improve position but can't.

Kissell is trying to get an arm triangle but Hendrix is defending well.
Kissell advances nicely into full mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Kissell (7) vs (0) Hendrix
Hendrix really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hendrix working to try and regain half guard.
Hendrix is just holding on here. Kissell manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Kissell (10) vs (0) Hendrix
Kissell is looking to control Hendrix but Hendrix is wriggling around and keeping busy.

Kissell has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Hendrix tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Hendrix sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Kissell moves nicely into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kissell (13) vs (0) Hendrix
Kissell trying to control the position but Hendrix is working away.
You can see the frustration on Hendrix's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hendrix is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hendrix regains half guard.
Kissell wants to control but Hendrix is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hendrix regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kissell pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hendrix is keeping the position for now.
Kissell passes into half guard.

Kissell is working for a kimura but Hendrix is defending it quite comfortably.
Hendrix is refusing to be controlled, as Kissell sits in half guard.
Hendrix is looking for a sweep. Kissell is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Hendrix works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hendrix can't keep his opponent in guard - Kissell advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

Kissell is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hendrix doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kissell.
Hendrix makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hendrix.

Hendrix throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kissell won't allow Hendrix to sweep him here.
Kissell tries to free his leg and advance position but Hendrix is retaining full guard.
Hendrix trying to keep a closed guard but Kissell is proving a slippery customer.
Kissell trying to control the position from guard on top but Hendrix is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's six minutes gone in the round.

Hendrix looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kissell passes into half guard.
Kissell seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hendrix does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kissell passes the guard and advances to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kissell (16) vs (0) Hendrix
Kissell prevents Hendrix from getting the reversal.
Kissell avoids the attempt from Hendrix to control.
Hendrix is looking to get to half guard.
Hendrix slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Kissell passes to full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kissell (19) vs (0) Hendrix
Hendrix stops Kissell from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kissell prevents Hendrix from getting the reversal.
Hendrix wants to control but Kissell is having none of it.
Kissell trying to control but Hendrix is having none of it.
Hendrix tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hendrix regains half guard.

Hendrix is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kissell pulls his head out easily.
Hendrix is pressing down on Kissell's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hendrix tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Hendrix throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Hendrix working for a triangle but Kissell defends it easily.
Hendrix looks winded!

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Hendrix working a defensive guard but Kissell passes into half guard.
Kissell wants to control but Hendrix is keeping him busy.
Kissell wants to free his trapped foot but Hendrix is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Kissell looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Hendrix actively working from the bottom here.
Hendrix is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Kissell jumps into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kissell (22) vs (0) Hendrix

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Hendrix prevents Kissell from improving position.
Hendrix is looking to reverse the position.
Hendrix is still trying to improve position.
Hendrix sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Kissell wants to pass the guard but Hendrix is defending well.

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

Hendrix is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kissell pulls his head out easily.
Hendrix tries to roll over but Kissell keeps him under control.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Kissell looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Hendrix desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Kissell is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Hendrix!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kissell (25) vs (0) Hendrix
Hendrix bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kissell (25) vs (2) Hendrix
Kissell keeping moving, preventing Hendrix from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hendrix stopping the sweep attempt from Kissell.
Kissell is working hard here to advance position.

Kissell looking for a guillotine here but Hendrix defends easily.
Hendrix trying to control the position from guard on top but Kissell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.

Kissell looking for a guillotine here but Hendrix defends easily.

Hendrix thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kissell wants to sweep but no luck.
Kissell lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kissell (27) vs (2) Hendrix

Hendrix throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kissell trying to control the position from guard on top but Hendrix is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kissell passes Hendrix's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

Kissell seems to be looking for submissions.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.

Hendrix looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Kissell is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hendrix sees it coming and defends easily.
Kissell seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hendrix does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kissell passes to full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kissell (30) vs (2) Hendrix

Kissell is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Hendrix to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Hendrix shrugs it off.
Hendrix is working to get back to half guard.
Hendrix is controlling an arm, preventing Kissell from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Kissell prevents Hendrix from getting the reversal.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Kissell moves to the back.
Score +3 for taking back: Kissell (33) vs (2) Hendrix
Kissell biding his time, controlling Hendrix.
Hendrix trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.

Kissell is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Will Kissell go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Hendrix wants to escape the position.

Kissell patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?

Kissell working for a choke but Hendrix is defending well.
Hendrix turns into Kissell and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kissell (33) vs (4) Hendrix

Hendrix thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Hendrix won't allow Kissell to sweep him here.
Hendrix stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kissell swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kissell keeping moving, preventing Hendrix from controlling successfully.
Kissell looking for a sweep. Not yet Kissell, not yet.

Hendrix is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Hendrix drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hendrix jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kissell looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hendrix is one step ahead there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kissell takes the fight on points by 33 to 4.
In his post fight interview, Lyman Kissell started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
Andre Hendrix was interviewed post fight and said 'Lucky punch... I'll be back!'.

Event: TWGC 16 (145lbs, D2): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Apr 23, 2017

Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Lyman Kissell and Pelle Paniikki. Paniikki has chosen N'sync - Bye Bye Bye as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

160 cm
24 yrs
141 lbs

165 cm
47 yrs
155 lbs

Kissell

Paniikki

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Lyman Kissell! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 5 losses; Pelle Paniikki!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Gregory Folan and Ian Loll.

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

Paniikki is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kissell's half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kissell (0) vs (2) Paniikki

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

Paniikki is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kissell is just riding it out for now. Paniikki eventually gives up the hold.
Kissell is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Paniikki's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Paniikki's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kissell (4) vs (2) Paniikki
Paniikki tries to roll but Kissell sticks to his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Kissell is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Paniikki is defending well though. Kissell let's go of the attempt for now.
Kissell tries to get the hooks in deep but Paniikki pushed the leg off.
Paniikki is in bad spot here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kissell is working hard for the rear naked choke here.

Paniikki showing good submission defense here.
Paniikki tries to roll but Kissell sticks to his back.

Kissell working for a choke but Paniikki is defending well.

Paniikki showing good submission defense here.
Kissell is hanging on to Paniikki's back as he tries to escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kissell looking for the choke from the back.
I really don't envy Paniikki right now.
Paniikki is keeping busy.

Kissell working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.

Kissell is persistently looking for the submission but Paniikki is defending it well.
Paniikki is really stuck here.
Paniikki rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Kissell is trying to control. Paniikki wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Paniikki looking for subs from the bottom but Kissell mounts him!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kissell (7) vs (2) Paniikki

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kissell looking for a guillotine from mount but Paniikki is having none of it.
Paniikki is looking to get to half guard.
Kissell controlling his opponent.
Kissell can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Paniikki is looking to escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paniikki is trying desperately to improve position.
Paniikki keeps trying to improve his position.
Paniikki prevents Kissell from taking his back.
Paniikki sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Paniikki is looking for a sweep. Kissell is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Paniikki looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kissell uses his free foot to push down on Paniikki's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Paniikki.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kissell (10) vs (2) Paniikki
Kissell looking to control but Paniikki is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kissell is really struggling to control Paniikki but he's trying to hold on to the position.

Paniikki defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Kissell.

Kissell jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Paniikki is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Paniikki and Kissell has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Kissell controlling from side mount.
Paniikki tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kissell wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kissell advances nicely into full mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Kissell (12) vs (2) Paniikki
Paniikki working to try and regain half guard.
Kissell pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Paniikki manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Kissell passes the guard and advances to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kissell (15) vs (2) Paniikki
Paniikki is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kissell controlling from mount.
Paniikki is in all sorts of trouble here.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kissell trying to control but Paniikki is having none of it.

Paniikki defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Kissell.
Kissell controlling his opponent.
Paniikki is looking to improve his position but Kissell isn't that keen on the idea.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kissell pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Kissell wants to control the pace but Paniikki is squirming around nicely.
Kissell pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Paniikki is squirming around, avoiding Kissell's attempts to control the action.
Kissell wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Paniikki is wriggling around trying to escape.
Paniikki gets back to half guard.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.

Paniikki is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kissell pulls his head out easily.

Paniikki looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kissell trying to control the action but Paniikki is working from the bottom.
Paniikki is in trouble now - Kissell has advanced to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kissell (18) vs (2) Paniikki
Paniikki is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kissell trying to control but Paniikki is having none of it.

Kissell with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.

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

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Paniikki is looking to reverse the position.
Paniikki is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kissell off and has taken his back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kissell (18) vs (6) Paniikki
Paniikki controlling well, preventing Kissell from escaping the position.

Kissell defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kissell (20) vs (6) Paniikki

Paniikki working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kissell doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kissell manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kissell stays in close to Paniikki's body and controls the position.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Kissell tries to free his leg and advance position but Paniikki is retaining full guard.
Paniikki keeping moving, preventing Kissell from controlling successfully.
Paniikki wants to sweep but no luck.
Kissell pushes down on Paniikki's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kissell is trying to control. Paniikki wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kissell tries to pass the half guard into mount. Paniikki knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

Paniikki looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Kissell wants to control but Paniikki is keeping him busy.

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

Kissell is working for a kimura but Paniikki is defending it quite comfortably.
Kissell wants to pass to mount but Paniikki is defending the position.
Paniikki tries to roll over but Kissell keeps him under control.
Paniikki is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Kissell is looking to pass Paniikki's guard but actually Paniikki recovers to full guard.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.

Kissell got a little sloppy there for a moment and Paniikki has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kissell has managed to get both his arms back between Paniikki's legs - danger averted.
Paniikki has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Kissell has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kissell (23) vs (6) Paniikki
Kissell advances to mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Kissell (25) vs (6) Paniikki
Paniikki can't escape the position.
Kissell controlling the pace for now.
Kissell is looking to work his way around to Paniikki's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Paniikki is desperately trying to improve his position but Kissell has a good base and remains in mount.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.

Kissell has control of Paniikki's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Paniikki regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Kissell looking to control but Paniikki is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kissell wants to take his opponent's back but Paniikki doesn't allow it.
Paniikki is working to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kissell works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Kissell (28) vs (6) Paniikki

And that's the end of the fight!
Kissell takes the fight on points by 28 to 6.
Lyman Kissell decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: POWER 71
Date: Mar 21, 2017

#R1#
Pouko has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Pouko there as he acknowledges the shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Pouko misses the target.
Pouko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pouko throws out a loose jab but Kissell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pouko's coach down at Midnight MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Pouko's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Kissell tries a head kick but it misses.
Kissell misses with a body shot #TD2#
and Pouko counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Pouko trying to control but Kissell is working from the bottom.
Kissell wants to sweep here but Pouko controlling him for the moment.
Kissell is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pouko looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kissell wants to sweep here but Pouko controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Kissell looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T1#
Pouko showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Pouko stopping the sweep attempt from Kissell.
Pouko trying to control but Kissell is working from the bottom.
Kissell not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB#
Kissell had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pouko defends it easily.
Pouko works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Pouko prevents Kissell from improving his position.
Kissell is working hard here to advance position.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Pouko looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kissell is striking from the bottom but he's now found himself mounted! Oh dear - not enough focus on defense there.
Kissell's coaches at LOD: Lightning Kicks (MaxID280K) have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Kissell really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Pouko controlling the pace for now.
Pouko trying to control but Kissell is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pouko prevents Kissell from getting the reversal.#T3#
Pouko takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kissell is looking to get to half guard.
Kissell tries to lock up and control but Pouko gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kissell tries to reverse the position but Pouko maintains control.
Pouko tries to control but Kissell wriggling away.
Kissell sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Pouko prevents Kissell from improving his position.
Pouko takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T4#
Pouko prevents Kissell from improving his position.
Pouko perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB2#
Pouko seems to be looking for submissions.
Kissell gets full guard.
Pouko passes into half guard.
Pouko performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Kissell is trying to maintain the position but Pouko is very close to passing his half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pouko perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Touko Pouko dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Kissell is looking to slow Pouko down with leg kicks.
Pouko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pouko lands a head shot.
Kissell tries to land a leg kick but Pouko saw it coming and moves away.
Pouko throws a body punch but Kissell moves out of range.
Pouko with a nice cross.
Pouko lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Nice body punch from Kissell.
Jab, jab by Kissell - just one landing. #CL2#
Kissell tries to keep at a distance but Pouko has taken the fight into the clinch.
Pouko lands with a light punch inside.
Kissell has had enough of the clinch but Pouko keeps him there for the moment.
Kissell lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Pouko slows down the pace here.
Kissell misses with a body punch. #T1#
Pouko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kissell is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Pouko is keeping busy.
Kissell struggles to land a body shot inside as Pouko controls his hands.
Pouko lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kissell or not.
Pouko keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kissell's efforts to push away.
Pouko lands with a light punch inside.
Pouko blocks a body shot from Kissell.
Kissell tries to throw a body punch but Pouko avoids it by throwing Kissell back against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pouko.
Kissell taking a breather.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pouko.
Kissell wants to break free but Pouko has control.
Kissell blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pouko. #T2#
Kissell stalling in the clinch but Pouko improves position.
Pouko on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Pouko lands a left hand.
Pouko working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Pouko keeps control of Kissell as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Pouko lands an uppercut.
Kissell doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kissell tries to circle away but Pouko has him pinned against the cage.#BC#
Kissell pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kissell misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pouko moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Some bone on bone action there as Pouko checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Pouko ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lyman Kissell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pouko avoids a punch combination nicely.
Touko Pouko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kissell throws a low kick but it's checked well by Pouko.
Pouko changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Touko Pouko seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kissell is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #T3##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Kissell enables Pouko to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Kissell manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Pouko is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Pouko trying to control the position from guard on top but Kissell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pouko 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.
Touko Pouko has got the better of the ground game so far.
Let's hope that Pouko 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.
Kissell is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB#
Kissell working for a triangle but Pouko defends it easily. #T4#
Pouko passes into half guard.
Pouko prevents Kissell from improving his position.
Pouko is looking to take a break and control but Kissell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kissell wants to get back to full guard but Pouko has passed into side control.
Pouko is looking to take a break and control but Kissell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kissell can't do much from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Touko Pouko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Pouko rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kissell moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL2#
Pouko fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kissell, pushing him back against the cage.
Kissell pushes off an throws an elbow but Pouko leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Pouko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kissell's elbow.
Pouko is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kissell is keeping busy.
Kissell blocking some punches.
Pouko has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kissell wants to break free but Pouko has control.
Kissell is trying to force a seperation but Pouko has the dominant position.
A body shot lands from Pouko.
Pouko blocks a body shot from Kissell.
Pouko slowing the pace effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kissell misses with a punch to the body.
Kissell struggles to land a body shot inside as Pouko controls his hands.
Kissell doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #TD2#
Pouko gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Kissell regains guard. #ES#
Kissell is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Pouko presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #T1#
Kissell throws a punch but it's blocked by Pouko.
Kissell has had enough of the clinch but Pouko keeps him there for the moment.
Kissell letting Pouko take a breather here.#TD2#
Pouko gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Kissell is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pouko passes the guard and advances to mount!
Kissell manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Pouko seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Pouko is trying to control. Kissell wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lyman Kissell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##SUB#
Kissell actively working from the bottom here.
Kissell is looking to improve his position.
Pouko trying to control from half guard but Kissell is working away.
Pouko perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Kissell works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kissell wants to sweep but no luck.
Kissell is trying to keep Pouko in close.
Pouko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Pouko got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kissell has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pouko has managed to get both his arms back between Kissell's legs - danger averted.
Pouko slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T3##SUB#
Kissell had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pouko defends it easily.
Pouko wants to pass the guard but Kissell is keeping the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Pouko is still trying to improve position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Pouko slips a straight right by Kissell.
Kissell uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pouko.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kissell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kissell throws a leg kick but Pouko checks it.
And Pouko tries to counter it with a takedown but Kissell pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Pouko avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Pouko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kissell.
Kissell throws a body shot but no joy.
Kissell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And Pouko tries to counter it with a takedown but Kissell pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Donk. Pouko catches Kissell right on the button with a cross.
Pouko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kissell seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Kissell misses with a body shot #TD2#
and Pouko counters with a takedown into side control.
Pouko works to advance to full mount. Kissell defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Touko Pouko is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Pouko can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kissell is looking to escape.
Pouko takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

And that's the end of the fight!
Touko Pouko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Pouko 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Touko Pouko!

Event: POWERS 69
Date: Feb 26, 2017

#R1#
Darmody takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Darmody misses the shot to the body.
Kissell scores with a hook to the body. Darmody takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #TD2#
Kissell bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Kissell misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Darmody pushes Kissell away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Kissell gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Darmody really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Darmody trying his best to control but Kissell has mounted him.
Kissell controlling from mount.
Darmody knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kissell on the ground.#SUB2#
Kissell wants to finish this one by submission but Darmody is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Kissell.
Kissell tries to control but Darmody wriggling away.
Kissell misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym. #T1#
Kissell throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Kissell content just to control the position here.
Darmody has given up his back here. Will Kissell look for the submission or keep pounding away? #SUB2#
Kissell is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Darmody knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Darmody for a finish.
Darmody rolls, trying to escape but Kissell keeps control of the position. #SUB2#
Kissell looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Darmody taps!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Lyman Kissell!
Lyman Kissell decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
James Darmody spoke after the fight, saying 'I blame God for this loss. He wasn't with me tonight, he usually is, but he must be mad at me or something, I dunno'.

Event: POWERS 66
Date: Jan 18, 2017

#R1#
A slapping leg kick lands for Festation.
Kissell with a jab.
Kissell thows a body kick. Festation tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Kissell thows a leg kick but Festation checks it
and Festation counters with a leg kick.
Kissell looks to score with a jab to the body but Festation is just out of range.
Kissell is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kissell just misses with a punch to the body.
Festation thinks about the counter body kick.
Festation misses with a low kick as Kissell jumps back.
Kissell tries to counter with a takedown but Festation is quick to defend against it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Festation throws a body kick that misses.
Kissell dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Festation. That did some damage!
A thudding body kick lands there by Festation!
Kissell misses with a body kick.#T1#
Kissell with a poor takedown
and Festation connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kissell. Festation does a little dance to reset his feet.
A head kick misses from Festation.
Kissell tries to counter with a takedown but Festation is quick to defend against it.
Kissell checks a low kick from Festation.
Festation cracks the inside of Kissell's front leg.
A telegraphed right hand from Kissell misses the target.
Festation lands a leg kick that knocks Kissell off balance momentarily.
Mana Festation is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kissell tries a head kick but it misses.
Kissell connects with an inside leg kick.
Festation misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kissell tries to counter with a takedown but Festation is quick to defend against it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kissell.
Kissell walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T2#
Festation takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lyman Kissell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kissell avoids a kick to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Festation scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kissell misses with a takedown attempt
and Festation counters with an outside leg kick.
Kissell shoots in and drives through. Festation sprawls well.
Festation tries a quick counter leg kick but Kissell is wise to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lyman Kissell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck for Kissell with that takedown attempt.
Festation swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kissell.
Kissell throws a big shot that misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Festation lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kissell has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kissell and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T3#
Festation dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kissell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Festation manages to avoid it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kissell.
Festation goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kissell wants to clinch but Festation slips to the side
and Festation counters with a nice leg kick.
Kissell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Festation swings and misses with a shot to the body#CL#
and Kissell holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Festation goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kissell has Festation pressed against the cage, preventing Festation from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kissell working aggressively here.
Kissell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
Kissell looking for a takedown.
Kissell unloads a knee to the mid-section. Festation lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Festation wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kissell has him pressed against the cage.
Festation is looking to break free of the clinch but Kissell has double underhooks. #BC2#
Festation breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kissell feints and then cracks Festation's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Festation down.
Festation tried to score with a low kick but Kissell checks it.
Kissell will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Festation steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Kissell misses with a body shot
and Festation counters with a series of strikes. Kissell will be more careful next time no doubt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Festation throws a leg kick #TD#
and Kissell counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kissell slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Kissell prevents Festation from escaping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mana Festation dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Kissell lands a leg kick that knocks Festation off balance momentarily.
Festation lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Festation lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kissell's sensitive parts.
Festation blocks a leg kick.
And Festation responds with a good body kick, but Kissell manages to step out the way in time.
Kissell blocks a low kick nicely.
Festation misses with a body kick.
Festation has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Festation scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lyman Kissell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kissell tries to clinch there but Festation circles away.
Kissell is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Festation misses with a body kick.
Festation moves out of range as Kissell throws a body kick.
Kissell throws a half hearted mid kick.
Festation steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Festation throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range. #T1#
Sloppy strikes from Kissell. Those never looked like landing.
Kissell swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Festation tries a quick counter leg kick but Kissell is wise to it.
Kissell motions for Festation to come forward. Kissell throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kissell tries to clinch up.
Festation tries to land a front kick but Kissell steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kissell throws out a loose jab but Festation uses good head movement to avoid it.
Festation fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kissell has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kissell misses with a kick to the body
and Festation counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Festation tried to score with a low kick but Kissell checks it.
Festation moves out of range as Kissell throws a body kick.
Kissell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Festation moves away.
Festation doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T2#
Kissell tries to clinch up but Festation circles away and keeps his distance.
Kissell looks to land a left hand but Festation moved out of range nicely.#TD#
Kissell decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
We've been hearing that Kissell has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Kissell tries to pass the half guard into mount. Festation knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Festation keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Kissell sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Festation is looking to control Kissell's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Festation avoid being mounted?
Festation wants to improve his position but Kissell is controlling well. #T3#
Festation wants to control but Kissell is keeping busy.
Festation is not content to let Kissell control the position.
Festation is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kissell tries to pass to full mount but Festation defends it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Festation is controlling Kissell's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Festation wants to control but Kissell is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Festation keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Festation is refusing to be controlled, as Kissell sits in half guard.
Festation wants to control but Kissell is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Festation moves into full guard.
Festation looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Kissell puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Festation is looking to control Kissell's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Festation avoid being mounted?
Kissell performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Festation tries to get to full guard but Kissell has control of the leg.
Kissell working over Festation with some ground and pound. Festation looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kissell is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kissell scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Lyman Kissell overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Festation wants to control but Kissell is keeping busy.
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 Lyman Kissell will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Festation misses with a looping left.
Kissell appears to be looking for a big counter.
Festation with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kissell lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kissell looks for a takedown but Festation sprawls well.
Kissell fails with the takedown.
Kissell is looking to wear down Festation with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Festation tried to score with a low kick but Kissell checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kissell throws a head kick but Festation moves out of range.
Festation dodges the punch combination from Kissell.
Festation let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T1#
Festation throws a sloppy head kick and Kissell moves out of range easily.
Festation thumps Kissell with a low kick.
Kissell lands a leg kick that knocks Festation off balance momentarily.
Festation moves away from the strike by Kissell.
Festation steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Kissell pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Festation walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kissell checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Festation tried to score with a low kick but Kissell checks it.
Kissell misses with a kick to the body
and Festation counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Festation circles away from the clinch attempt.
Festation is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Kissell fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lyman Kissell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
Festation shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Festation looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kissell throws a push kick but Festation slaps the foot to one side.
Festation goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Festation blocks a head kick by Kissell.
Kissell has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kissell there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kissell moves out of range as Festation throws a body kick.
Kissell throws a head kick that misses.
Festation throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kissell tries to counter with a takedown but Festation is quick to defend against it.
Festation throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T3#
Festation throws out a leg kick but Kissell moves out of range and Festation only half commits.
Kissell walks forward, straight into a front kick from Festation.
Festation connects with a leg kick. Kissell looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Mana Festation seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Kissell clinches up with Festation and pushes him back against the cage.
Festation lands an uppercut.
Kissell throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Festation managing to block the knees to the body from Kissell.
Kissell changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Festation fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Festation scores with a leg kick.
Kissell walks forward, straight into a front kick from Festation.#T4#
Festation connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kissell misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Festation throws a low kick but Kissell moves out of range easily.
Kissell darts in looking for a takedown but Festation gets double underhooks and turns Kissell into the cage.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kissell.
Festation lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kissell throws a chopping leg kick but Festation manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kissell looks for a takedown but Festation sprawls well.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mana Festation!

Event: POWERS 65
Date: Jan 06, 2017

#R1#
A slow jab from Lincekum misses its intended target.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Lincekum!
Lincekum shoots in for a takedown but Kissell shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kissell feints the counter takedown.
Lincekum misses with a wild combination.
Kissell is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Lincekum definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Lincekum looks to land a right hand but Kissell moved out of range.
Lincekum misses with a body shot.
Kissell throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Lincekum throws an off balance right hand
and Kissell counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lincekum scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lincekum moves out of range of the strikes.
A slow jab from Lincekum misses its intended target.
Lincekum throws an ugly left hook that misses #CL2#
and Kissell counters by clinching up.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kissell lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lincekum backwards. #BC2#
Kissell breaks from the clinch.
Lincekum misses with a straight right. #T1#
Lincekum misses with a wild combination.
Kissell displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lincekum throws out the jab.
Kissell throws a counter combo.
Kissell throws a push kick but Lincekum slaps the foot to one side.
Kissell bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And Kissell tries to counter it with a takedown but Lincekum pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Lincekum looks to land a right hand but Kissell moved out of range.
Kissell throws a sloppy head kick and Lincekum moves out of range easily.
It looked like Lincekum was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Kissell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lincekum takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Kissell keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lincekum.
Lincekum misses with a hook. Kissell ducked under it nicely.
Good standup being displayed there by Lincekum as he connects with a hook.
Kissell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lincekum throws a big counter combination but Kissell scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Lincekum lands a jab-cross combination. #T2#
Nice shot by Lincekum.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kissell shoots in and drives through. Lincekum sprawls well.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kissell lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Lincekum has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Lincekum and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Lincekum fails to land with a series of punches.
Lincekum throws out a loose jab but Kissell uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL2#
Kissell moves into range and clinches up with Lincekum.
Kissell creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Lincekum missing with knees to the body. #BC2#
Kissell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lincekum lands a jab.
Lincekum looks to score with a jab to the body but Kissell is just out of range.
Kissell with the counter takedown but Lincekum avoids it easily.
Lincekum looks to land a left hand but Kissell moved out of range nicely.
Kissell tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Lincekum misses with a two punch combination.
Lincekum is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kissell.
Lincekum tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kissell defends well and Lincekum ends up having to push Kissell into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#T3#
Nice body kick from Kissell.
Kissell avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kissell moves out of range as Lincekum strikes.
Lincekum throws a hook but Kissell blocks it.
Kissell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lincekum looks to throw the jab but Kissell is out of range.
Kissell takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kissell dives in for a single leg takedown but Lincekum sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Lincekum is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Lincekum has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kissell.
Lincekum misses the shot to the body.
Tim Lincekum is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lincekum scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kissell dives in and grabs Lincekum's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lincekum pushes down on Kissell's head and hops out.
Tim Lincekum has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lyman Kissell.
Lincekum works the jab nicely.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kissell, right into the meat. #T4#
Kissell uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lincekum.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kissell connects with a leg kick. Lincekum looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Lincekum scores with a jab to the head.
Lincekum lands a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Lincekum misses the target.
Lincekum keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kissell.
A counter left hand to the body from Lincekum misses its target.
Kissell loads up on a big right hand but Lincekum slips the punch.
The fighters circling - Lincekum throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The fighters circling - Lincekum throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kissell scores with a push kick.
Lincekum jabs Kissell to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lincekum lands a jab to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lincekum uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kissell is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A quick step to the side and Lincekum tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tim Lincekum dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Kissell takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Some wild striking there from Lincekum.
Kissell slips a jab and a cross from Lincekum.
Lincekum throws a hook to the side of Kissell's head but Kissell sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tim Lincekum is winning the standup battle so far.
Lincekum rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kissell moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lincekum throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kissell throws the kick towards the body but Lincekum avoids it.
Kissell throws a head kick but Lincekum moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kissell defending well as Lincekum loads up on a big left hand.
Kissell throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A head kick misses from Kissell.
Lincekum scores with a jab.
Kissell throws a leg kick which misses Lincekum's front leg but catches the back leg as Lincekum tries to avoid it. #T1#
Lincekum throws the left hand but Kissell avoids the punch easily.
Lincekum misses with a looping right.
Kissell bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lincekum's head.
Lincekum lands a nice shot that snaps Kissell's head back.
Kissell avoids the body shot from Lincekum.
A big right from Lincekum misses.
Kissell bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lincekum rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kissell moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kissell is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Lincekum is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kissell can do to turn this around?
Kissell moves out of range as Lincekum strikes.
Kissell tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kissell wants to clinch.
Kissell defending well as Lincekum loads up on a big left hand. #T2##CL2#
Kissell instigates a clinch.
Kissell is trying to pull guard but Lincekum has him pressed against the cage.
Lincekum tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kissell avoids it.
Kissell fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kissell avoiding damage as Lincekum throws knees to the body.
Lincekum throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kissell has Lincekum pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lincekum manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kissell misses with the head strike.
Kissell has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lincekum after a bit of a struggle.
Tim Lincekum has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lyman Kissell.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kissell has a couple of punches blocked by Lincekum.
Lincekum scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lincekum missing with knees to the body.
Kissell looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lincekum goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kissell pressing his opponent against the cage. #T3##BC#
Lincekum breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lincekum digs a good body shot into Kissell's ribs.
Lincekum misses with a hook
and Kissell counters with a nice kick to the body.
Lincekum swings for the body but Kissell moves out of range.
Lincekum takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lincekum misses with a straight left.
Lincekum throws a series of strikes that have Kissell backpedaling.
Kissell lands a high kick!
Kissell blocks a jab.
Tim Lincekum is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kissell throws a lazy body kick
and Lincekum counters with a straight right hand.
Kissell fails in his attempt to clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kissell throws a push kick but Lincekum slaps the foot to one side. #T4#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Good leg kick by Kissell there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Lincekum misses with a looping left.
Lincekum smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kissell slips a straight right by Lincekum.
Kissell connects with a leg kick. Lincekum looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Lincekum loads up on a big right hand but Kissell slips the punch.
Lincekum throws a right and a left that Kissell avoids nicely. #CL#
Lincekum moves into range and clinches up with Kissell.
Kissell pushes Lincekum back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lincekum has Kissell pushed against the cage.
Lincekum tries a knee to the head but Kissell blocks it. #TD2#
Kissell successfully pulls guard.
Kissell wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tim Lincekum dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Kissell walks into a jab.
Lincekum pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kissell tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A swing and a miss from Lincekum.
Kissell tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lincekum manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kissell misses with a body kick.
Lincekum is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Lincekum feints a jab promting Kissell to slip. Lincekum then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kissell slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Lincekum misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Kissell counters with a takedown into side control. #ES#
Lincekum throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A good leg kick by Kissell.
Lincekum misses with a few strikes there.
A jab from Lincekum finds it's way through Kissell's defenses.
Lincekum avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lincekum was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T1#
Lincekum fails to land with a series of punches.
Lincekum waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kissell.
Kissell throws a sloppy head kick and Lincekum moves out of range easily.
Kissell slips a jab and a cross from Lincekum.
The fighters circling - Lincekum throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lincekum bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kissell's head.
Lincekum getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kissell tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lincekum paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kissell gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lincekum.
Lincekum misses with a two punch combination.
Kissell tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lincekum manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kissell defending well as Lincekum loads up on a big left hand.
Lincekum lands with a good body shot.
Lyman Kissell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Kissell throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kissell moves away from the strike by Lincekum.
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!
Kissell is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lincekum's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Lincekum duly obliges.
Lincekum throws a hook to the side of Kissell's head but Kissell sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kissell goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lincekum keeps the fight on the outside.
Kissell changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lincekum tries to avoid it but Kissell manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lincekum to the ground. Lincekum escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kissell fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kissell cracks the inside of Lincekum's front leg.
Lincekum's corner calls for a 1-2. Lincekum obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lincekum.
Kissell loads up on a big right hand but Lincekum slips the punch.#T3#
Lincekum lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #CL2#
Kissell pushes Lincekum up against the cage in a clinch.
Lincekum utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Lincekum scores a nice knee to the body.
Kissell letting Lincekum take a breather here.
Lincekum slows down the pace here.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Lincekum for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.#BC2#
Kissell's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lincekum throws a looping overhand right but Kissell ducks down to avoid it.
Good shot there by Lincekum.
Lincekum throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lincekum throws a body shot but no joy.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kissell.
Lincekum lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kissell showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lincekum.
Tim Lincekum is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lincekum throws a combination. Kissell tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Tim Lincekum seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kissell digs a good hook to Lincekum's body.
Kissell throws a wild body kick that Lincekum sees coming a mile off.#CL2#
Kissell forces Lincekum back against the cage and clinches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kissell swings wildly with an uppercut but Lincekum uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kissell lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Lincekum throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kissell blocks it with crossed arms.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tim Lincekum!
An out of breath and clearly excited Tim Lincekum thanked Humanoid Nutrition (160Q for 160$) for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: POWERS 63
Date: Dec 18, 2016

#R1#
Darrow lands a nice looking body shot.
Kissell throws a sloppy head kick and Darrow moves out of range easily.
Brochan Darrow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Darrow is looking to score with low kicks.
Kissell uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Darrow.
Kissell unleashes a big counter combination but Darrow bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Darrow looks to score with a jab to the body but Kissell is just out of range.
Darrow throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kissell misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kissell avoids the body shot from Darrow.
Darrow avoids a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kissell moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Kissell takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kissell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Darrow throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kissell feints the counter takedown.#T1#
Darrow misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kissell.
Darrow throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kissell changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Darrow thuds a left hand into Kissell's body.
Kissell has a takedown stuffed.
Darrow looks to land a left hand but Kissell moved out of range nicely.
Kissell swinging wildly here.
Kissell throws a jab but it's blocked by Darrow.
Darrow tried to counter with a leg kick but Kissell avoided it.
Darrow is looking to land body kicks.
Kissell lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Kissell shoots in but no luck this time. #T2##TD2#
Kissell gets a takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Kissell missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kissell throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Darrow to regain full guard.
Darrow has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Kissell working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kissell wants to pass the guard but Darrow is keeping the position.#T3#
Darrow controlling the position.
Kissell throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Darrow works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kissell throws an elbow that misses. Darrow uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kissell's guard. Nice move by Darrow!#REVR##SUB2#
Kissell is looking for a triangle but Darrow pushes his legs off easily.
Darrow preventing the sweep.
Kissell is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Darrow slips nicely into half guard.#T4#
Kissell is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Darrow wants to pass to mount but Kissell is defending the position.
Kissell is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Well, if Darrow is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kissell makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kissell.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brochan Darrow dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Kissell pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Darrow is looking to wear down Kissell with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kissell goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Kissell throws a jab but it's blocked by Darrow.
Kissell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kissell lands with a slapping head kick.
Kissell uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Darrow.
Kissell with the counter takedown but Darrow avoids it easily.
Darrow throws a sloppy head kick and Kissell moves out of range easily.
Kissell moves away from the strike by Darrow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kissell throws a right hand that Darrow ducks under and follows up with a left that Darrow also avoids with ease.
Darrow takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Darrow fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kissell checks it well.
Kissell has a takedown stuffed.#T1#
Kissell throws a looping overhand right but Darrow ducks down to avoid it.
Darrow was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kissell ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#TD2#
Kissell feints and as Darrow raises his hands in defense, Kissell changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Darrow pulls Kissell in close to prevent any damage.
Kissell has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Kissell postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Darrow is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Kissell, into his guard. #REVR#
Kissell lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T2#
Kissell trying to control the position from guard on top but Darrow is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kissell is looking to work some ground and pound but Darrow has wrist control.
Kissell trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Darrow pulls Kissell in close to prevent any damage.
Kissell trying to control the position from guard on top but Darrow is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kissell is looking to work some ground and pound but Darrow has wrist control.#T3#
Kissell with a flurry of punches that miss.
Darrow keeping full guard, as Kissell tries to pass.
Kissell postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kissell throwing strikes but missing.
Kissell throws a big elbow that misses.
Kissell throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Darrow works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Darrow has his hands on Kissell's head, controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kissell looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kissell with a poor takedown
and Darrow counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Darrow tries a head kick but it misses.
As Darrow backs off Kissell throws a huge counter combo but Darrow manages to avoid it all.
Kissell waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Darrow.
Kissell blocks a head kick by Darrow.
Darrow will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kissell throws a sloppy head kick
and Darrow counters with a left to the body.
Kissell connects with a nice looking jab.
A low kick from Darrow misses #TD2#
and Kissell counters with a single leg into guard. Darrow didn't expect that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lyman Kissell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
An inside leg kick from Darrow misses.
Darrow throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kissell feints the counter takedown.
Kissell fails to land with a series of punches.
A counter left hand to the body from Darrow misses its target.
Darrow lands with a good body shot.
Kissell with a lazy takedown attempt
and Darrow counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Darrow fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kissell on the side of the head.
Kissell throws a sloppy head kick and Darrow moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Darrow turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Darrow tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kissell was well out of range. Poor timing from Darrow.
Crunch! Kissell slams his shin into Darrow's torso.
A nice inside leg kick there by Darrow. That's going to slow Kissell down. #T1#
Nice sprawl there from Darrow as Kissell shoots in.
Darrow looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kissell tries to land a front kick but Darrow steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Darrow looks to score with a jab to the body but Kissell is just out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kissell.
A quick step to the side and Darrow tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brochan Darrow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lyman Kissell.
Darrow swings and misses with a hook to the body.
No joy there for Kissell, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lyman Kissell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kissell throws a sloppy head kick and Darrow moves out of range easily.
Darrow throws a quick inside leg kick. #T2#
Darrow throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Kissell moves out of range of the strikes.
Darrow moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kissell misses with the combination.
Darrow will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kissell with the counter takedown but Darrow avoids it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kissell throws a head kick that half lands.
Darrow avoids a kick to the body. #T3#
Darrow throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Darrow fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kissell.
Kissell takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kissell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kissell fails with the takedown
and Darrow counters with a flying knee. Nice. #CUT#
It looks like Lyman Kissell has been cut.
Kissell just misses with a punch to the body.
Darrow misses with a straight right.
Darrow takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kissell throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #T4#
Darrow misses with a low kick.
Darrow swings for the body but Kissell moves out of range.
Darrow jabs Kissell to the body, keeping him at a distance.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Kissell enables Darrow to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Kissell manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Darrow content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Kissell isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Darrow stacks Kissell 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 Darrow!
Kissell takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kissell being controlled for a moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
Brochan Darrow showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Darrow 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brochan Darrow!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 26, 2016

#R1#
Kissell leaves Puller with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kissell cracks Puller with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Puller takes one to the chin there.#CUT#
It looks like Riccardo Puller has been cut.
Kissell has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Soul Supremacy Rio in the buildup to the fight.#CL#
Kissell fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Puller, pushing him back against the cage.
Kissell prevents the takedown attempt.
Puller drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lyman Kissell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Riccardo Puller.
Kissell keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Puller's efforts to push away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Kissell manages to break the clinch.
Puller misses with a combination
letting Kissell counter with a right hand. #T1#
Puller shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kissell counters with a right hand to the body.
Kissell throws a sloppy head kick and Puller moves out of range easily.
Puller looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Puller closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kissell counters with a body kick.
Kissell lands a body shot.
Kissell scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Puller is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T2##CL#
Kissell instigates a clinch.
Kissell lands a nice knee to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kissell.
Kissell lands a body shot.
Kissell lands a right hand that snaps the head of Puller backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC#
Kissell manages to break the clinch.
Kissell swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Puller.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kissell.#CL#
Puller gets tackled into the cage by Kissell. Kissell maintains the clinch.
Kissell working Puller over with knees to the body.
Puller looks winded!#T3##BC#
Kissell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kissell lands with a slapping head kick. #ROC#
Puller is rocked!
Puller walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kissell.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Kissell! Puller is out on his feet! Kissell rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Puller is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Puller is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lyman Kissell!
Lyman Kissell 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: G 47: TBD
Date: Nov 12, 2016

#R1#
Kissell motions for Wai Ping to come forward. Kissell throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Wai Ping tries to clinch up but Kissell circles away and keeps his distance.
Wai Ping tries to clinch but Kissell moves out of range.
Kissell with the counter takedown but Wai Ping avoids it easily.#CL#
Kissell tries to keep at a distance but Wai Ping has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Wai Ping pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wai Ping tries to clinch but Kissell moves away
and Kissell makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kissell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wai Ping was well out of range. Poor timing from Kissell.
We've been hearing reports that Wai Ping has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Wai Ping tries to clinch up.
Kissell takes one to the side of the head.
Kissell 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.
Wai Ping moves in looking to clinch but Kissell pushes him off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kissell keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wai Ping.#CL#
Wai Ping fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kissell, pushing him back against the cage.
Wai Ping has Kissell pressed against the cage, preventing Kissell from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Wai Ping scores with a shot to the side of Kissell's head.
Wai Ping landing some nice looking knees to the body. #BC2#
Kissell breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T1#
Kissell avoids a kick to the body.
Wai Ping tries to clinch up.
Kissell drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Wai Ping defends it well.
Wai Ping wants to clinch.
Wai Ping darts in trying to clinch
and Kissell counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Wai Ping fails in his attempt to clinch. #TD2#
Kissell shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Wai Ping is trying to defend but Kissell finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Wai Ping wants to get back to his feet.
Kissell throwing shots but Wai Ping is blocking nicely. #T2#
Kissell not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kissell looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Wai Ping keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kissell looks to land a strike but Wai Ping avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Kissell looking to pass the guard.
Kissell stops Wai Ping from standing up.
Kissell has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wai Ping is wriggling around but Kissell manages to pass to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wai Ping won't allow Kissell to pass to mount. #T3#
Kissell missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kissell sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Wai Ping defending well though.
Kissell throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kissell throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kissell throwing shots but Wai Ping is blocking nicely.
Wai Ping keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kissell trying to pass the guard but Wai Ping defending well.
Wai Ping pushes Kissell off looking to stand but Kissell dives back in and keeps control. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Wai Ping gets caught flat footed, as Kissell shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Kissell trying to control but Wai Ping is working from the bottom. #T4#
Wai Ping wants to stand up but Kissell is controlling him.
Kissell throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kissell connects with a couple of short punches.
Kissell won't allow Wai Ping to get back to his feet.
Kissell working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kissell is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kissell won't allow Wai Ping to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Kissell gets a takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lyman Kissell 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#
The fight stays on the outside here - Wai Ping looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lu Wai Ping seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Wai Ping has Kissell up against the cage in a clinch.
Wai Ping with a knee to the head.
Kissell has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC#
Wai Ping's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kissell scores with a spinning back kick!
Kissell throws a body shot but no joy.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Wai Ping checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wai Ping moves in looking to clinch but Kissell pushes him off.
Wai Ping is looking to clinch.
Wai Ping tries to clinch but Kissell moves out of range.
Kissell scores with a shot to the body. #T1#
Kissell avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wai Ping tries to clinch up.
Kissell appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Lu Wai Ping is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wai Ping is looking to clinch.
Wai Ping is looking to clinch but Kissell is avoiding it.
Kissell swats away the attempt to clinch by Wai Ping.
Kissell keeps the fight on the outside.
Kissell tries to bum rush Wai Ping with a series of wild strikes but Wai Ping uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wai Ping moves in looking to clinch but Kissell pushes him off.
Wai Ping wants to clinch up but Kissell keeps it at a distance.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Wai Ping, right into the meat.
Wai Ping doesn't manage to clinch there - Kissell circles away.
And Kissell tries to counter it with a takedown but Wai Ping pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Wai Ping moves in looking to clinch but Kissell pushes him off.
Kissell feints the counter takedown.#TD2#
Kissell closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Wai Ping to the mat! Wai Ping manages to get full guard.
Wai Ping wants to stand up but Kissell is controlling him. #T2##SUB#
Kissell looking to improve position, pressing down on Wai Ping's thigh with his hand. Wai Ping seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Kissell paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Kissell's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Wai Ping picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Lu Wai Ping!
A relieved looking Lu Wai Ping thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Epic Hype Night 2: Overload
Date: Oct 26, 2016

#R1##CL#
Kissell darts in and clinches Ching up against the cage.
Ching tries a body shot but Kissell blocks it.
Ching doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kissell misses with some punches.
Kissell swings wildly with an uppercut but Ching uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kissell lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ching backwards.
Kissell has Ching pushed against the cage.
Ching lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kissell backwards.
A frustrated look appears on Ching's face as he tries to break the clinch. #TD#
Ching is fighting off a takedown attempt but Kissell is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Ching to the mat. Ching regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Ching tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kissell being controlled here momentarily.
Ching is trying to control the position but Kissell postures up. #T1#
Kissell postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ching tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kissell wants to control from the top but Ching keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ching is trying to control the position but Kissell postures up.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#SUB2#
Ching is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kissell is aware though and is defending well.
Kissell looking to pass the guard.
Kissell working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kissell working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kissell trying to control but Ching is working from the bottom.
Kissell slips nicely into half guard.#T2#
Ching trying to control here.
Kissell is trying to control the action in half guard but Ching is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Kissell is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ching is just riding it out for now. Kissell eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kissell is working for a submission of some sort. #T3#
Kissell trying to control the action but Ching is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ching cracks the inside of Kissell's front leg.
Ching Ching seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ching avoids the head kick by Kissell.
Kissell throws a head kick but Ching moves out of range.
Kissell on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kissell tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#TD#
Kissell shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ching manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Kissell throws a strike but Ching rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##T4#
Ching trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ching lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kissell 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.
Ching working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ching content to stall in guard here.
Ching wants to control from the top but Kissell keeps moving.
Kissell working a defensive guard here.
Ching controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kissell is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB2#
Ching is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kissell is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kissell has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lyman Kissell dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Ching looks to score with a jab to the body but Kissell is just out of range.
Kissell swings for the body but Ching moves out of range.
Kissell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ching can do to turn this around?
A nice inside leg kick there by Kissell. That's going to slow Ching down.
Ching clobbers Kissell with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kissell.
Ching moves out of range of the body kick.
Ching looks to clinch
and Kissell counters with a right hand to the body.
Ching swings for the body but Kissell moves out of range.
Ching thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kissell throwing a counter right hand but Ching manages to avoid it.
A punch combination from Ching misses.
Ching throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ching fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kissell manages to avoid it.
Ching tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kissell paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kissell scores with a kick to the body.
Kissell will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ching takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie. #T1#
Ching misses with a low kick.
Kissell attempts a counter takedown but Ching avoids it well and moves away.
Kissell swings for the body but Ching moves out of range.
A big right from Ching misses.
Lyman Kissell is winning the standup battle so far.
Ching clobbers Kissell with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ching connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kissell's hands.
Kissell displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ching throws out the jab.
Kissell throws a low kick but Ching moves out of range easily.
A jab from Ching does it's job there.
Kissell looks to throw a body kick
and Ching counters with a series of strikes. Kissell will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kissell throws a push kick but Ching slaps the foot to one side.
Kissell takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #TD#
Kissell shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kissell thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ching's head. #T2#
Kissell slips a nice elbow through Ching's hands, connecting with Ching's forehead.
Ching taking some punishment here, with Kissell in his half guard.
Ching tries to get to full guard but Kissell has control of the leg.
Kissell sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ching defending well though.
Ching wants to get back to full guard.
Ching is looking to control Kissell's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ching avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Kissell wants to work for an arm triangle but Ching is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kissell sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ching defending well though. #T3#
Kissell working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Ching is looking to control Kissell's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ching avoid being mounted?
Ching really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kissell. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ching is staying active underneath Kissell, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kissell wants to free his trapped foot but Ching is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kissell lands a nice short elbow.
Ching keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kissell is trying to control. Ching wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Ching looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Kissell is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T4#
Ching avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kissell.
Ching trying to hold on to Kissell's head to control him but Kissell postures up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Kissell closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Ching quickly recovers to half guard.
Kissell has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Kissell raining down shots from the mount!
Ching is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lyman Kissell dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Kissell circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kissell doesn't manage to clinch there - Ching circles away.
Kissell dodges the punch combination from Ching.
Ching bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kissell's head backwards.
Kissell throws a push kick but Ching slaps the foot to one side.
Kissell just misses with a punch to the body.
Ching cracks a nice hook into Kissell's ribs.
Ching misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kissell throws a head kick but Ching moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ching jabs Kissell right on the nose. Kissell blinks but takes it well.
Both fighters circling a little - Kissell finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Nice body kick there by Kissell.
Ching misses with a few strikes there.
Ching misses with a looping left.
Kissell is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Ching.#T1#
Ching lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A shot to the body from Kissell misses
and Kissell takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kissell bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ching tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kissell throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Nice takedown defense from Kissell. No joy for Ching on that attempt.
Ching has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Ching misses with a two punch combination.
Ching moves out of range of the body kick.#TD#
Kissell scores with a takedown into Ching's guard.#SUB#
Kissell drops back looking for a leg! Ching is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ching manages to kick Kissell off! Kissell jumps back into Ching's guard.
Kissell works over Ching with some ground and pound from guard.
Lyman Kissell is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kissell might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2#
Kissell trying to control but Ching is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Ching has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Kissell is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Ching.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ching takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Kissell trying to control the position but Ching is working away.
Lyman Kissell overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Ching takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Sloppy strikes there by Kissell.#SUB#
Kissell looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kissell remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Kissell advances to full mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Kissell avoids the attempt from Ching to control.
Ching bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Ching trying to control but Kissell is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Kissell is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Ching rolls with it to try and escape but Kissell cranks on the arm and Ching is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lyman Kissell!
In his post fight interview, Lyman Kissell started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: GFC 38: Carter vs Laine
Date: Sep 11, 2016

#R1#
No joy there for Ballinger, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kissell is looking to slow Ballinger down with leg kicks.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kissell or perhaps it was just good defense by Ballinger, which made it look bad.
Ballinger lands with a good body shot.
Kissell misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A quick step to the side and Ballinger tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ballinger misses with a looping left.
Kissell has a takedown stuffed.
Ballinger looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Ballinger throws a head kick but Kissell moves out of range.
Kissell avoids the head kick by Ballinger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ballinger looks to land a left hand but Kissell moved out of range nicely.
Kissell is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ballinger.
Ballinger walks into a 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!
Ballinger rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD2#
and Kissell counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kissell.
Kissell postures up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kissell accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T1##SUB#
Ballinger looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kissell trying to control but Ballinger is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Kissell avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kissell looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kissell controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kissell connects with a couple of short punches.
Kissell lands a couple of digs.
Ballinger bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kissell's guard. #REVR#
Kissell is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ballinger stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kissell swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2##SUB2#
Ballinger avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ballinger pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kissell is keeping the position for now.
Ballinger preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Ballinger is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kissell is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kissell has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Ballinger is trying to keep Kissell in close. #T3#
Kissell trying to control the position from guard on top but Ballinger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ballinger not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kissell looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Ballinger has his foot on Kissell's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kissell works his way back into a safe position though.
Ballinger is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Ballinger looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kissell trying to control the position from guard on top but Ballinger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Ballinger is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Ballinger is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kissell's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ballinger manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kissell manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ballinger wants to control from the top but Kissell keeps moving.
Kissell is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
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 Jo Ballinger will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Ballinger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kissell digs a good hook to Ballinger's body.
Kissell misses with a wild body shot.
Ballinger swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kissell scores with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Kissell.
Ballinger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kissell was well out of range. Poor timing from Ballinger.
Jo Ballinger is winning the standup battle so far.#TD2#
Ballinger gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kissell scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ballinger working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kissell.
Ballinger keeping moving, preventing Kissell from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Ballinger is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Ballinger throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Kissell escapes and throws Ballinger's legs to the side, diving into side control! #T1#
Kissell wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ballinger keeps working.
Ballinger is looking for a sweep.
Kissell working away.
Kissell advances to full mount.
Ballinger tries to hold on but Kissell postures up.
Ballinger is desperately trying to improve his position but Kissell has a good base and remains in mount.
Ballinger is in a horrible position here. Kissell smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position. #T2#
Ballinger is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kissell landing shots from mount.
Kissell pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Kissell trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ballinger is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kissell pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Ballinger is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ballinger is working to get back to half guard.
Kissell with the ground and pound from mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ballinger is in all sorts of trouble here. #T3#
Kissell with shots to the head and body - Ballinger looks very uncomfortable down there.
Ballinger tries to hold on but Kissell postures up.
Kissell putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
BOOM! Kissell connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Ballinger is squirming around, avoiding Kissell's attempts to control the action.
Ballinger is in all sorts of trouble here. #T4#
Kissell scoring with strikes but Ballinger is staying in there.
Kissell wants to control the pace but Ballinger is squirming around nicely.
Ballinger tries to reverse the position but Kissell maintains control.
Lyman Kissell has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kissell putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The referee warns Ballinger that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Kissell has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kissell landing punches.
Ballinger is working to get back to half guard.
Kissell can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ballinger is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lyman Kissell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Kissell avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kissell slips a jab and a cross from Ballinger.
Kissell moves out of range of the body kick from Ballinger.
Kissell ducks right into an uppercut from Ballinger.
Kissell jabs at Ballinger's body.
Kissell lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#CL2#
Kissell moves into the clinch successfully.
Ballinger swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ballinger gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kissell. #BC2#
Kissell breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jo Ballinger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kissell checks a leg kick nicely.
Ballinger moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CL2#
Kissell darts in and clinches Ballinger up against the cage.
Ballinger wants to break free but Kissell has control. #T1#
Ballinger stalling in the clinch but Kissell improves position.
A shot in the inside from Ballinger. #TD2#
Kissell lands a takedown into guard.
Kissell makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB#
Ballinger is looking for a triangle but Kissell pushes his legs off easily.
Kissell forces his way into half guard.
Ballinger moves into full guard.
Kissell trying to control but Ballinger is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Kissell avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T2#
Kissell trying to control but Ballinger is working from the bottom.
Kissell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ballinger swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kissell is pushing down on Ballinger's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ballinger is fighting to maintain full guard but Kissell has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kissell is nestled in close to Ballinger, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kissell seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ballinger does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ballinger wants to control but Kissell is keeping busy.
Kissell trying to control from half guard but Ballinger is working away. #T3##ES#
Ballinger kicks Kissell off and gets back to his feet.
Ballinger scores with a nice right hand.
Ballinger comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ballinger takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ballinger takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ballinger misses the jab.
Ballinger throws a series of punches but Kissell moves out of range.
Ballinger lands a two punch combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ballinger blocks a head kick by Kissell.
Ballinger throws a big counter combination but Kissell scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Kissell throws a head kick that misses.
A solid body kick from Kissell. #T4##TD2#
Kissell gets a double leg takedown into Ballinger's guard.#SUB#
Ballinger is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kissell defends well.#SUB#
Ballinger escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kissell gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Ballinger looking for a guillotine here but Kissell defends easily.
Ballinger keeping moving, preventing Kissell from controlling successfully.

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 Jo Ballinger.
I think Ballinger 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: GFC 31: Hardon vs Carter
Date: Aug 27, 2016

#R1#
Kissell throws a push kick but Laine slaps the foot to one side.
Laine uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kissell.
Laine throws an overhand right that lands on Kissell's shoulder, as Kissell tries to avoid the shot.
Kissell moves out of range as Laine throws a body kick.
Kissell attempts a counter takedown but Laine avoids it well and moves away.
Laine is looking to land body kicks.
Laine misses with a double jab.
Kissell misses with a kick to the body.
Kissell closes the distance and clinches up with Laine, looking for a takedown. Kissell pushes Laine against the cage but Laine circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Laine! But no joy.
Kissell misses with a low kick.
Laine steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Kissell.
A good leg kick by Kissell.
Laine takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kissell.
A chopping leg kick lands by Laine.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Laine has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Laine keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Laine fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kissell looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Laine misses the target.
Laine misses with a hook. Kissell ducked under it nicely.
Kissell's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Laine connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kissell scrambles back to his feet.#CL2#
Laine darts in and clinches Kissell up against the cage.
Kissell jumps guard but Laine turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lyman Kissell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Laine connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kissell's face.
Kissell is trying to push Laine away but Laine has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kissell is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Laine is defending well.
Laine tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kissell's elbow.
Laine misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kissell tries to break the clinch but Laine is controlling the position.
Kissell tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Laine just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kissell can't break the clinch. #T2#
Kissell is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kissell tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Laine lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kissell.
I was talking to Kissell's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Kissell is trying to drag Laine to the mat but Laine just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Laine lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kissell tries to score a body lock takedown but Laine shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Laine presses Kissell against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Laine lands with a short shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Laine lands a right hand.
Laine using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Laine scores a nice knee to the body. #T3#
Kissell is looking to break free of the clinch but Laine has double underhooks.
Kissell managing to block the knees to the body from Laine.
Laine using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kissell has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kissell blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A short uppercut from Laine.
Laine lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kissell backwards. #BC#
Kissell breaks from the clinch.
Kissell blocks a leg kick.
Kissell on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Laine tries a head kick but it misses.
Kissell appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kissell tries to score with a low kick but Laine moves his leg out of the way.
Laine connects with a body shot.
Kissell throws a hook to the side of Laine's head but Laine sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kissell tries a head kick but it misses. #T4#
Kissell shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Laine but Laine pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Laine feints and then cracks Kissell's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kissell down.
Pako Laine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Kissell fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Laine avoids it really well and circles away.
Kissell is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Laine.
Laine lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Laine.
Laine connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Laine throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kissell.
Kissell tries to counter with a takedown but Laine is quick to defend against it.
Kissell looks for the body kick but Laine saw that one coming.
Kissell throws a sloppy head kick and Laine moves out of range easily.
Kissell sets himself, and Laine steps forward looking for the clinch! Kissell avoids it this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pako Laine 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#
An inside leg kick lands from Laine.
Laine lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kissell's sensitive parts. #CL2#
Laine has managed to clinch.
Kissell tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Laine smiles and moves away.
Laine lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kissell circles away quickly and effectively.
Kissell connects with a nice looking jab.
Laine lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Kissell misses the shot to the body.
Laine wants to slow Kissell down by chopping away at his legs.
Kissell looks to land a right hand but Laine moved out of range.
Laine was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A telegraphed right hand from Kissell misses the target.
Laine misses with a combination #TD#
and Kissell counters with a single leg into guard. Laine didn't expect that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kissell throws a big elbow that misses.
Laine trying to keep a closed guard but Kissell is proving a slippery customer. #T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Laine is on top in guard. #REVB#
Laine won't allow Kissell to sweep him here.
Kissell can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Laine controls the pace.#SUB#
Laine got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kissell has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Laine has managed to get both his arms back between Kissell's legs - danger averted.
Kissell wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Laine is now in half guard.
Laine content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T2#
Laine uses his free foot to push down on Kissell's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Kissell.
Laine controlling from mount.
Laine fails to move to back control.
Kissell is working to get back to half guard.
Kissell wants to hold on but Laine pushes him away.
Kissell gets back to half guard.#T3#
Still in half guard, Laine seems content to control.
Laine tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Kissell. #SUB2#
Laine is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kissell sees it coming and defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Well, if Laine is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Kissell manages to get to full guard. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Laine is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kissell might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Pako Laine has got the better of the ground game so far.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Laine throws a body punch but Kissell moves out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
Laine forces Kissell back against the cage and clinches.
Kissell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kissell jumps guard but Laine turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Laine utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pako Laine showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Laine connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Good work by Laine as he checks the leg kick.
Pako Laine seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Laine swinging wildly here. #TD#
Kissell shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kissell showed some decent athleticism there.
Kissell throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kissell throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kissell is pressing down on Laine's thigh, looking to free his foot. Laine is holding on for now.
Kissell wants to lay and pray for a moment but Laine keeps working. #T1#
Kissell tries to pass the half guard into mount. Laine knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Laine is trying is best to control the position here.
Laine is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Laine actively working from the bottom here.
Kissell drops an elbow to the side of Laine's head. #SUB2#
Laine looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Laine is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lyman Kissell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Kissell is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Laine still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Laine has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Kissell manages to work his way to half guard, despite Laine's best efforts.#T3#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Laine in particular looking to stall.
Laine's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Laine wants to stand up but Kissell has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Kissell is looking for a sweep. Laine is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Laine controlling the action here.
Kissell is looking to improve his position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Laine looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Laine tries to pass to full mount but Kissell defends it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Laine controlling the pace.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Pako Laine.
Well Laine 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 28:30
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pako Laine!
After the fight, Pako Laine was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: GFC 23: Romanov vs Sobis
Date: Jul 30, 2016

#R1#
Kissell moves out of range as McConnell strikes.
McConnell throws a left and a right that both miss
and McConnell takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McConnell connects with a body shot that sends Kissell's belly button to the back.
Kissell swings for the body but McConnell moves out of range.
McConnell lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
McConnell misses with a double jab.
McConnell misses the jab.
McConnell misses the shot to the body.
McConnell misses with a looping left.
McConnell throws an overhand right that lands on Kissell's shoulder, as Kissell tries to avoid the shot.
McConnell throws a series of punches but Kissell moves out of range.
Kissell throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Despite the aggression on McConnell's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kissell thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on McConnell if he has to take too many more of those.
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!
McConnell misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kissell fires out a quick counter leg kick but McConnell just manages to avoid it.
Kissell bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
McConnell throws a right and a left that Kissell avoids nicely.
Kissell jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
McConnell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kissell was well out of range. Poor timing from McConnell.
Kissell looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
McConnell steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Kissell.
McConnell throws a hook to the side of Kissell's head but Kissell sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
Kissell throws a push kick but McConnell slaps the foot to one side.
McConnell throws a sloppy body shot
and Kissell counters with a three punch combo that has McConnell backing up. McConnell nods at Kissell to acknowledge the strikes.
Kissell scores with a spinning back kick!
Kissell misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McConnell fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kissell drops down looking for a counter takedown but McConnell sprawls and moves away.
Kissell misses with a body kick.
Kissell misses with the combination.
Conor McConnell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A good leg kick by Kissell.
McConnell moves out of range as Kissell throws a body kick.
McConnell misses with a looping left.
No joy there for McConnell, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #CL#
Kissell moves into the clinch.
Kissell lands on the inside with an uppercut.
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!#TD#
Kissell has hold of one of McConnell's legs. McConnell is fighting the takedown attempt but Kissell gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
McConnell working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kissell. #T2#
Kissell won't allow McConnell to get back to his feet.
Kissell working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kissell throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McConnell works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kissell 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.
Kissell wants to control from the top but McConnell keeps moving.
McConnell really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kissell. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kissell throws an elbow that misses. McConnell uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kissell's guard. Nice move by McConnell!#REVB##SUB#
McConnell got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kissell has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, McConnell has managed to get both his arms back between Kissell's legs - danger averted.
Kissell wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Kissell working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McConnell doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McConnell manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Kissell is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T3#
Kissell has a closed guard, preventing McConnell from standing up.
McConnell is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Kissell is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Kissell is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McConnell defends well.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kissell is trying to keep McConnell in close. #SUB#
McConnell got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kissell has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, McConnell has managed to get both his arms back between Kissell's legs - danger averted.
Kissell has a closed guard, preventing McConnell from standing up.
Kissell looking to control. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
McConnell moves into range and connects with a jab.
McConnell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kissell moves away.
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 Lyman Kissell will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Kissell lands a body shot.
McConnell throws a right and a left that both miss.
McConnell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McConnell avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A left lands for McConnell.
A looping hook to the body misses from McConnell. Kissell does a little dance to reset his feet.
McConnell blocks the body kick.
Kissell lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kissell throws a series of punches but McConnell moves out of range.
Conor McConnell seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McConnell dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McConnell scores with a body shot.
McConnell on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kissell. Kissell obviously looking to wear him down.
Kissell throws a front kick that sends McConnell stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A shot to the body from McConnell misses #CL#
and Kissell counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kissell. #BC2#
McConnell breaks the clinch.
Kissell throws a head kick that misses.
McConnell scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lyman Kissell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McConnell cracks Kissell with an open hand slap.#T1#
Kissell throws a body kick that misses. #CL#
Kissell closes the distance and pushes McConnell back into the cage.
McConnell looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
I was talking to Kissell's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#BC#
Kissell manages to break the clinch.
Kissell tries to clinch but McConnell moves out of range.
Kissell takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
McConnell jabs at Kissell's body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kissell.
Nice shot lands for McConnell.
Kissell blocks a jab.
Kissell misses with a wild body shot.
Kissell dodges the punch combination from McConnell.
McConnell is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
McConnell throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kissell counters with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A telegraphed right hand from Kissell misses the target. #T2#
Kissell scores with a leg kick.
Kissell avoids the body shot from McConnell.
Conor McConnell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kissell uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McConnell.#CL#
Kissell clinches up with McConnell and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Kissell breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McConnell keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kissell.
McConnell misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McConnell throws a hook but Kissell avoids it easily.
McConnell lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kissell circles away quickly and effectively.
Kissell avoids the body shot from McConnell.
Kissell swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#TD#
Kissell closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into McConnell's guard.
Kissell trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kissell throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McConnell works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kissell lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T3#
McConnell keeping moving, preventing Kissell from controlling successfully.
Kissell throws a big elbow that misses.
Kissell trying to control the position from guard on top but McConnell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kissell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McConnell swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kissell is working hard here to advance position.
Kissell trying to control but McConnell is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McConnell throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kissell. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#CL#
Kissell clinches up with McConnell and pushes him back against the cage.
Kissell lands a right hand.
Kissell swings wildly with an uppercut but McConnell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kissell landing knees to the body. #TD#
Kissell has picked McConnell up - he's going for a ride! Kissell dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Kissell trying to control from half guard but McConnell is working away.
McConnell blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kissell.
Kissell thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kissell not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kissell keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lyman Kissell dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Kissell ducks under a wild hook from McConnell.
Kissell thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on McConnell if he has to take too many more of those.
McConnell scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
McConnell misses with a series of wild punches.
McConnell misses with a few strikes there.
McConnell throws a hook to the side of Kissell's head but Kissell sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kissell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McConnell.
Kissell throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McConnell on the side of the head.
Kissell fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
McConnell walks into a stiff left hand from Kissell.
Kissell takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
McConnell throws a shot from downtown. Kissell moves away and avoids it.
McConnell rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kissell moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McConnell takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McConnell connects with a body shot.#CL#
McConnell tries to keep at a distance but Kissell has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kissell lands a nice uppercut.#T1#
Kissell wants a takedown but no success here.
McConnell prevents a takedown attempt there. #BC#
Kissell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kissell wants to clinch.#CL#
Kissell takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Kissell breaks from the clinch.
Kissell throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
McConnell misses with a shot to the body
and Kissell makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. McConnell really felt that one!
Kissell takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Conor McConnell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lyman Kissell is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Kissell throws a chopping leg kick but McConnell manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
McConnell misses with a double jab.
McConnell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McConnell throws a series of punches but Kissell moves out of range.
McConnell swats away the attempt to clinch by Kissell.
McConnell wants to counter with a clinch but Kissell pushes him away.
Kissell tries to clinch there but McConnell circles away.
Kissell tries to close the distance and clinch up but McConnell swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McConnell throws a series of punches but Kissell moves out of range.
McConnell has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kissell.
McConnell swings for the body but Kissell moves out of range.
Kissell quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McConnell walks into a straight right hand from Kissell.#CL#
Kissell has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC2#
McConnell manages to break the clinch.
Kissell fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kissell slips a jab and a cross from McConnell.
Both fighters circling a little - Kissell finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #T3#
McConnell throws a series of punches but Kissell moves out of range.
Kissell slips a jab and a cross from McConnell.
Kissell tries to clinch up but McConnell circles away and keeps his distance.
Kissell is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
McConnell misses with a few strikes there. #CL#
Kissell has McConnell up against the cage in a clinch.
Kissell can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lyman Kissell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kissell changes levels and goes for a takedown here. McConnell fights it off and pushes away nicely. #CL#
Kissell moves into the clinch.
McConnell has had enough of the clinch but Kissell keeps him there for the moment.#BC2#
McConnell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kissell looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T4#
McConnell just misses with a punch to the body.
Kissell throws a sloppy head kick and McConnell moves out of range easily.
A swing and a miss from McConnell.
Kissell explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
McConnell swings for the body but Kissell moves out of range.
McConnell is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kissell rather than just go for the knockout.
Kissell looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
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!
Kissell dodges the punch combination from McConnell.
Kissell was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kissell tries to clinch up but McConnell circles away and keeps his distance.
Kissell fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#TD#
Kissell drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kissell wants to pass the guard but McConnell is keeping the position.
Kissell postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

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 Lyman Kissell.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kissell, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Lyman Kissell!
Lyman Kissell was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: GFC 15: Dynamite
Date: Jul 02, 2016

#R1#
Kissell chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kissell throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A telegraphed right hand from Zal misses the target.
A head kick from Kissell lands but Zal takes it in his stride.
Kissell throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
No joy there for Kissell, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kissell lands with a nice body kick.
Zal's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kissell connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Zal scrambles back to his feet.
Kissell sizes up Zal with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kissell lands a nice looking kick to the body. Zal takes a step back to recover.
Kissell throws a nice head kick! #ROC#
Zal is rocked!
Zal gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kissell.
Zal is still on wobbly legs! Can Kissell finish him?
Kissell uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Zal has time to react.
Kissell lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zal circles away quickly and effectively.
Kissell scores with a kick to the body. #T1#
Zal swings for the body but Kissell moves out of range.
Kissell scores with a hook to the body. Zal takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Zal seems to have recovered his senses.
Kissell keeps Zal at a distance using the push kick.
Zal misses with a straight left.
Kissell displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zal throws out the jab.
A little feinted left hand from Kissell on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kissell throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Kissell lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kissell lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Zal throws a big shot that misses.
Zal connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kissell ducks under a wild hook from Zal.
Kissell lands with a nice body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zal takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kissell ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kissell lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #T2#
Zal takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Zal looks winded!
Zal misses with a jab to the body
and Kissell counters with a leg kick.
Zal swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kissell cracks Zal with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kissell connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Zal momentarily.
Zal misses with a combination
and Kissell counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sloppy strikes from Kissell. Those never looked like landing. #KD#
A big head kick from Kissell and Zal is sent sprawling to the canvas!
Kissell scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kissell postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kissell lands a couple of elbows.
Zal is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Zal really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kissell. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T3#
Kissell's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kissell scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kissell passes into half guard.
Kissell slows the pace down in half guard.
Kissell landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kissell looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kissell is taking a breather. Zal says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T4#
Kissell is nestled in close to Zal, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kissell performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Kissell is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Zal is trying to stand up here but Kissell is controlling him well.
Kissell seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Zal does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kissell 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.
Kissell is nestled in close to Zal, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lyman Kissell dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Kissell throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kissell!
Zal sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Zal avoids a kick to the body.
Nice cross by Kissell.
Zal on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
It looks like Kissell has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Zal's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kissell connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Zal scrambles back to his feet.
Zal falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kissell counters with a nice leg kick.
Zal throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kissell counters with a body kick that stops Zal in his tracks momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kissell tests Zal's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Zal has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kissell.
Zal is breathing heavily.
Zal gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kissell.
Kissell darts in looking for a takedown but Zal gets double underhooks and turns Kissell into the cage.
Zal looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
Kissell fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Zal avoids it really well and circles away.
Zal throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kissell throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Zal's waist but Zal gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kissell off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lyman Kissell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kissell - that will leave a mark!
Kissell bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zal looks to land a combination but Kissell avoids it well.
Zal has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kissell.
Kissell ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Zal takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kissell keeps Zal at a distance using the push kick.
Lyman Kissell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kissell lands a front kick.
Kissell lands with a kick to the ribs. #T2#
Zal walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kissell.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kissell jabs Zal right on the nose. Zal blinks but takes it well.
Lyman Kissell is winning the standup battle so far.
Kissell connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Zal momentarily.
Kissell lands a nice looking body shot. #KD#
Kissell sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Zal to the ground! Kissell dives into full mount looking to finish!
Zal is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Zal is in a horrible position here. Kissell smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Kissell raining down shots from the mount!
Kissell dominating with strikes here.
Kissell punishing his opponent with strikes.
Lyman Kissell overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Kissell scoring with strikes but Zal is staying in there.
Kissell tries to control but Zal wriggling away.
Kissell unloading with bombs!
Kissell with shots to the head and body - Zal looks very uncomfortable down there.
Kissell connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Kissell raining down hammerfists from mount.
Kissell postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Zal bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Kissell and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lyman Kissell!
Lyman Kissell took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.

Event: RCG 18: Kristoffer vs Gruff
Date: Apr 02, 2016

#R1#
Yeboah's corner calls for a 1-2. Yeboah obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Yeboah throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Yeboah scores with a decent looking hook.#TD#
Kissell shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Yeboah is trying to defend but Kissell finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#ES2#
Yeboah kicks off Kissell and gets to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yeboah lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kissell circles away quickly and effectively.
Yeboah checks a low kick from Kissell.
Yeboah scores with a three punch combo! #CUT2#
It looks like Lyman Kissell has been cut.
Yeboah misses with a two punch combination.
Kissell throws a right and a left that Yeboah avoids nicely.
Yeboah with a jab.
Sambulo Yeboah seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yeboah misses the shot to the body.
Kissell will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Yeboah with a nice cross.
Yeboah throws an overhand right that drops Kissell like a sack of potatoes! Yeboah dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sambulo Yeboah!
During a confident post fight interview, Sambulo Yeboah thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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