Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: StrikeForce Union #66
Date: Jun 25, 2017

#R1#
Flynn takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A punch combination from Flynn misses.
Akheem Flynn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Flynn throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Barnes uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Flynn has time to react.
Barnes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Flynn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Barnes fails with an attempt to clinch.
Barnes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Flynn.
Barnes throws a nice looking combination but Flynn bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Flynn scores with a nice strike.
Flynn misses with a combination
and Barnes counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Flynn with a poor takedown
and Barnes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Flynn fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Flynn throws a series of punches but Barnes avoids them all with ease.
Barnes swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL#
Barnes moves into the clinch.
Flynn has Barnes pressed against the cage, preventing Barnes from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Barnes looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Barnes tries a body shot but Flynn blocks it. #T1##BC2#
Flynn manages to break the clinch.
Flynn moves out of range as Barnes strikes.
Barnes throws a hook but Flynn blocks it.
Uriah Barnes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Barnes misses with the combination.
Flynn lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Barnes lands the left hand.#CL2#
Flynn takes the fight into the clinch.
Flynn using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Barnes has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The referee calls for Flynn to work.
Barnes wants to break free but Flynn has control.
Barnes wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Flynn working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC2#
Flynn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T2#
Flynn throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Barnes.
Barnes's jab looks to have found its range, popping Flynn under the eye.
Barnes looks to score with a jab to the body but Flynn is just out of range.
A combination from Flynn does no damage.
An attempted straight right counter from Barnes misses the target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Some bone on bone action there as Flynn checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A punch combination from Flynn misses.
Barnes tries to clinch up.
Flynn misses with a wild combination.
Flynn misses with a two punch combination.
Barnes 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.
Flynn lands with a nice combination. Barnes backs away looking to recover.#CL2#
Flynn has closed the distance and engaged Barnes in a clinch.
Flynn keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Barnes's efforts to push away.#BC2#
Flynn breaks the clinch.
A left and a right from Flynn both land. Nice combination.
Flynn pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Barnes back to the cage. Flynn follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#T3#
Barnes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Flynn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Barnes avoids a punch combination nicely. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Flynn misses with some punches. #BC2#
Flynn breaks the clinch.
Flynn walks into a left hand. #CL2#
Barnes tries to keep at a distance but Flynn has taken the fight into the clinch.
Barnes being controlled against the cage.
Barnes has Flynn pressed against the cage.
Flynn avoiding damage. #T4##BC2#
Flynn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Flynn looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Flynn throws a nice looking combination but Barnes bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Barnes jabs Flynn right on the nose. Flynn blinks but takes it well.
Flynn tries to bum rush Barnes with a series of wild strikes but Barnes uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Barnes lands with a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Flynn swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Barnes counters with a stiff right hand.
Barnes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Barnes with a hook.
Flynn tries to land a front kick but Barnes steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jab by Barnes.
Flynn will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Flynn shoots for a takedown but Barnes saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Uriah Barnes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akheem Flynn.
Flynn throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Barnes counters with a stiff right hand.
Barnes is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
No joy there for Flynn, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Flynn throws a right and a left that Barnes avoids nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Akheem Flynn will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Barnes connects with a looping right hand.
Barnes uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#ROC#
Flynn is rocked!
Some wild striking there from Flynn.
Flynn is still on wobbly legs! Can Barnes finish him?
Flynn moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Flynn seems to have recovered his senses.
Flynn misses with a combination
and Barnes counters with a stiff right hand.
Barnes tries to close the distance and clinch but Flynn swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Flynn misses with a two punch combination.
Barnes scores with a jab. Flynn acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Flynn lands with a kick to the temple. Barnes shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Flynn moves into range and clinches up with Barnes.
Flynn missing with knees to the body.
Flynn leaning his opponent against the cage.
Barnes wants to stall. #T1#
Flynn is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#BC#
Barnes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
An inside leg kick from Barnes misses.
Barnes lands with a good body shot.
A punch combination from Flynn misses.
Barnes was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#CL2#
Flynn gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Barnes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Flynn closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Flynn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Barnes scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Barnes scores with a jab to the head.
Barnes scores with a hook to the body. Flynn takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Flynn showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Barnes. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A combination from Flynn does no damage.
Flynn misses with a takedown
and Barnes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Flynn looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Barnes lands a nice looking body shot.
Barnes wants to clinch.
Flynn throws a right hand that Barnes ducks under and follows up with a left that Barnes also avoids with ease.
Uriah Barnes is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Flynn closes the distance and clinches.
Barnes working hard to break the clinch.
Flynn is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Flynn stalling against the cage.
Flynn stalling the fight.
Flynn keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Barnes's efforts to push away.#T3#
Barnes has had enough of the clinch but Flynn keeps him there for the moment.
Barnes can't break the clinch.
Flynn keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Barnes's efforts to push away.
Flynn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Flynn lands a body shot.
Flynn can't find room to land a body shot as Barnes controls the action.
Flynn is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Barnes is defending well.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Barnes tries to break free but Flynn pushes him back against the cage.
Flynn leaning against his opponent.
Flynn slows down the pace here. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Barnes looking to stall.
Barnes is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Flynn keeps control of Barnes as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Flynn tries to land knees in the clinch but Barnes avoids the damage to the body. #BC2#
Flynn breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Akheem Flynn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Flynn rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Barnes moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Barnes is looking to counter punch.
Flynn fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Barnes lands a slapping body shot.
Barnes cracks Flynn with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Flynn misses with a few strikes there.
A leg kick checked by Barnes.
Barnes wants to clinch up but Flynn keeps it at a distance.
Flynn throws a hook to the side of Barnes's head but Barnes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Flynn turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Akheem Flynn will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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#
Barnes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Flynn.
Flynn tries to grapple but his opponent circles #KD#
and Barnes counters with a crisp one two that drops Flynn! Barnes thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Flynn to his feet! Flynn is in big trouble!
Barnes throws a leg kick that misses.
Barnes dodges the punch combination from Flynn.
Flynn tries for a takedown but Barnes circles away easily
and Barnes counters with a straight right hand.
Flynn throws a series of punches but Barnes moves out of range.
Flynn gets off balance looking for a body kick#KD#
and Barnes counters with a crisp right hand that drops Flynn! Barnes lets Flynn back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barnes scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Flynn throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Barnes darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Flynn throws a head kick but Barnes moves out of range.
Flynn takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Barnes throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Flynn stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Flynn misses with the combination. #T1#
Barnes misses with a head kick. #KD#
Barnes lands a big right hand that sends Flynn crashing to the mat! Barnes stays standing though and waves Flynn back to his feet!
Flynn dives in and grabs Barnes's left leg, looking for a takedown. Barnes pushes down on Flynn's head and hops out.
Barnes slips a jab and a cross from Flynn.
Flynn thows a leg kick but Barnes checks it
and Barnes counters with a big right hand! Oh Flynn is in trouble here! Barnes follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Uriah Barnes!

Event: StrikeForce Union #65
Date: Jun 18, 2017

#R1#
Flynn throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Flynn scores with a three punch combo!
Basurto is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Flynn.
Flynn misses with a combination
letting Basurto counter with a right hand. #TD2#
Flynn gets the takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Basurto tries to bench press Flynn off him but Flynn keeps the position. #SU2#
Flynn decides to stand up, so the ref orders Basurto to his feet.
Flynn scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #TD2#
Flynn closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SU2#
Flynn stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Flynn fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Flynn will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Basurto dodges the punch combination from Flynn. #T1#
Sloppy strikes from Flynn. Those never looked like landing.
Basurto was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Flynn throws a combination. Basurto tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#TD2#
Flynn closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Basurto trying to control from the bottom.
Flynn tries to pass the half guard into mount. Basurto knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Basurto looking for submissions off his back.
Flynn tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Basurto.
Basurto wants to control but Flynn is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Basurto throws a strike from the bottom that misses. #T2#
Flynn is keen to just control but Basurto is a slippery customer.#SU2#
Flynn stands up and beckons Basurto to join him on the feet. #TD2#
Flynn feints and as Basurto raises his hands in defense, Flynn changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#SUB#
Basurto has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Flynn can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Basurto escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Flynn gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Basurto not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Flynn must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Flynn tries to stand but Basurto is controlling from the bottom. #SU2#
Flynn gets to his feet - Basurto follows without any prompting.
Flynn tries to close the distance and clinch up but Basurto swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Flynn misses with a double jab
and Basurto counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
Flynn looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Basurto went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Flynn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Basurto avoids a punch combination nicely. #TD#
Basurto drives through with a takedown into guard.
Basurto trying to control but Flynn is working from the bottom.
Basurto won't allow Flynn to get back to his feet.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Basurto working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Flynn keeping moving, preventing Basurto from controlling successfully.
Flynn wants to stand up but Basurto is controlling him. #T4#
Flynn is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
Basurto drops back looking for a leg! Flynn is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Flynn manages to kick Basurto off! Basurto jumps back into Flynn's guard. #SUB#
Basurto 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.
Basurto scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB#
Basurto drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Basurto jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Basurto trying to control the position from guard on top but Flynn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Flynn avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB#
Basurto drops back looking for a leg! Flynn is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Flynn manages to kick Basurto off! Basurto jumps back into Flynn's guard.
Flynn not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Akheem Flynn dominated that round.
That's time! Basurto's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD2#
Flynn drives through with a takedown into guard.
Flynn trying to control the position from guard on top but Basurto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Basurto had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Flynn defends it easily.#SUB#
Basurto pushes a forearm under Flynn's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Flynn is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lucas Basurto!

Event: StrikeForce Union #64
Date: Jun 11, 2017

#R1#
Flynn throws a series of punches but Basurto avoids them all with ease.
Flynn throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL2#
Flynn has closed the distance and engaged Basurto in a clinch.
Basurto is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Flynn is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Basurto is trying to push Flynn away but Flynn has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Flynn has Basurto pushed against the cage.
Flynn stalls.
Flynn continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Flynn is leaning against Basurto and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Basurto is trying to drag Flynn to the mat but Flynn just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lucas Basurto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Basurto wants to take the fight to the mat but Flynn manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Flynn stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Basurto has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Flynn after a bit of a struggle.
Flynn lands an uppercut.#T1#
Flynn prevents a takedown attempt there.
Basurto is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Flynn pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Flynn prevents a takedown attempt there.
Basurto avoiding damage as Flynn throws knees to the body.
Basurto changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Flynn fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Flynn closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Flynn swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Flynn throws a right hand that Basurto ducks under and follows up with a left that Basurto also avoids with ease.
Basurto will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Flynn throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Basurto swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Basurto fails with a takedown attempt.
As Basurto backs off Flynn throws a huge counter combo but Basurto manages to avoid it all.#T2#
Flynn misses with a jab, cross combination.
Basurto fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Flynn misses with a double jab.
Basurto fails with the takedown.
Basurto showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Flynn.
Basurto is looking to counter punch.
Flynn lands with a nice combination. Basurto backs away looking to recover.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Flynn gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Basurto is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Basurto tries to score a body lock takedown but Flynn shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#T3#
Basurto wants to take the fight to the mat but Flynn manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD#
Basurto has picked Flynn up - he's going for a ride! Basurto dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Basurto not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #ES2#
Flynn has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Basurto is on him like a limpet, forcing Flynn back against the cage.#BC2#
Flynn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Flynn lands with a nice combination. Basurto backs away looking to recover.
Flynn throws a leg kick but Basurto checks it.
Flynn throws a right hand that Basurto ducks under and follows up with a left that Basurto also avoids with ease.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
Basurto tries to sprawl but Flynn drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Basurto wants to improve his position but Flynn is controlling well.
Flynn trying to control from half guard but Basurto is working away.
Basurto slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T4##SU2#
Flynn stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Basurto misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Flynn is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Flynn lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Basurto circles away quickly and effectively.
It looked like Basurto was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Flynn.
Flynn scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Flynn misses with a few strikes there.
Basurto was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Akheem Flynn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Flynn tries to clinch there but Basurto circles away.
Flynn misses with a jab, cross combination.
Basurto half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Flynn looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Flynn misses with a few strikes there.
Flynn swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD#
and Basurto counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Basurto won't allow Flynn to get back to his feet.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Akheem Flynn 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#
Basurto will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Flynn misses with a jab, cross combination.
Flynn throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Basurto counter with a right hand. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Flynn.
Flynn working away.
Basurto gets back to half guard.
Flynn wants to stand up but Basurto has a hold of him and won't allow it. #SUB#
Basurto looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flynn tries to stand but his arm is trapped. #T1##SU2#
Flynn stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Basurto to get to his feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Basurto is defended easily by Flynn.#TD2#
Flynn gets the takedown into side control.
Basurto wants to control but Flynn postures up.#SU2#
Flynn stands up.
Flynn goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#T2#
Flynn throws a series of punches but Basurto moves out of range. #TD2#
Flynn closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Basurto did well to prevent Flynn getting side control.
Basurto wants to control but Flynn is keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Flynn is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Basurto has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Basurto looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Flynn tries to stand and escape but Basurto is controlling the position. #SU2#
Flynn decides to stand up. #TD2#
Flynn shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Basurto napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Basurto is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Flynn off and has taken his back!
Flynn is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Basurto off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#SUB#
Basurto working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Flynn is doing well to defend. Basurto seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Flynn is forced to tap and this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Lucas Basurto!

Event: StrikeForce Union #63
Date: Jun 04, 2017

#R1##TD#
Flynn shoots in and bounces Basurto off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Flynn postures up.
Basurto keeping moving, preventing Flynn from controlling successfully.
Flynn looking to pass the guard.
Flynn wants to control from the top but Basurto keeps moving. #SUB2#
Basurto has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Flynn can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Basurto is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Basurto keeping moving, preventing Flynn from controlling successfully.
Flynn's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T1#
Basurto is trying to keep Flynn in close.
Flynn wants to control from the top but Basurto keeps moving. #SUB2#
Basurto had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Flynn defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Flynn wants to control from the top but Basurto keeps moving. #SUB2#
Basurto looking for a guillotine here but Flynn defends easily.
Flynn slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Flynn is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Basurto is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Basurto has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##T2##SUB#
Flynn looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Basurto lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Flynn is looking for a triangle but Basurto pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Basurto drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Flynn manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Basurto has Flynn in his guard.#REVR#
Flynn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Basurto looking for a guillotine here but Flynn defends easily. #SUB2#
Basurto has his feet on Flynn's thighs here. He's pushed Flynn off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Flynn screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lucas Basurto!

Event: StrikeForce Union #62
Date: May 27, 2017

#R1##TD2#
Flynn shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Basurto napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SUB2#
Flynn tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Flynn has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Basurto is trying to work for a sweep but Flynn has mounted him!#SUB2#
Flynn wants to finish this one by submission but Basurto is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Flynn. #SUB2#
Flynn is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Basurto has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Basurto working to try and regain half guard.
Flynn is trying to control here but Basurto has managed to regain half guard.
Basurto is trying to control but can't. #SUB2#
Flynn seems to be working for a kimura but Basurto defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Basurto looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1##SUB2#
Flynn seems to be looking for submissions.
Still in half guard, Flynn seems content to control.
Basurto is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at English Top Team - THE Hybrid Gym (11 ELITE ), so we'll see if he gets out of it.#SUB2#
Flynn is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Flynn slows the pace down in half guard.
Flynn trying to control the action but Basurto is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Flynn looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB2#
Flynn is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Flynn 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. #SUB#
Basurto looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Flynn is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Basurto has managed to free his arm - good work. #T3#
Basurto tries to get to full guard but Flynn has control of the leg.
Flynn uses his free foot to push down on Basurto's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Basurto. #SUB2#
Flynn jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Basurto manages to avoid the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Flynn is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Basurto knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Flynn is trying to get an arm triangle but Basurto is defending well. #T4#
Flynn working away.
Basurto is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Flynn is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Basurto has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Flynn is trying to get an arm triangle but Basurto is defending well.
Basurto tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Flynn in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Basurto is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Akheem Flynn!

Event: StrikeForce Union #61
Date: May 20, 2017

#R1##TD#
Flynn throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Basurto was covering up waiting for the punch and Flynn finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Flynn wants to control from the top but Basurto keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Basurto keeping full guard, as Flynn tries to pass.
Flynn showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Flynn sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Basurto's guard.
Basurto trying to control from the bottom. #SUB#
Flynn is working for a kimura but Basurto is defending it quite comfortably.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Basurto trying to control from the bottom.
Flynn blocks the strikes from Basurto. #SUB#
Flynn is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T1#
Basurto trying to control here.
Basurto is pressing down on Flynn's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Basurto is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB2#
Basurto escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Flynn gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Basurto is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Flynn defends well.#SUB2#
Basurto is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Basurto keeping moving, preventing Flynn from controlling successfully.
Flynn is pushing down on Basurto's leg trying to pass to half guard. Basurto is fighting to maintain full guard but Flynn has managed to sneak the leg through.#T2#
Basurto moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Basurto 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#
Flynn is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Flynn is defending against the submission attempts here by Basurto. #SUB#
Flynn looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Basurto is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Flynn has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Basurto seems to be working for a kimura but Flynn defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Basurto wants to work for an arm triangle but Flynn is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T3#
Flynn has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Basurto is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Basurto is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Flynn doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Basurto. #SUB#
Flynn actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Basurto is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Flynn looking for submissions off his back.
Flynn is looking to control Basurto's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Flynn avoid being mounted?#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Basurto is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Flynn sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Flynn looking for submissions off his back.
Flynn wants to improve his position but Basurto is controlling well. #SUB2#
Basurto is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Flynn is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Basurto pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Basurto is trying to work for a kimura but Flynn is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Flynn actively working from the bottom here.
Basurto works his way into full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Lucas Basurto will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Basurto feints and as Flynn raises his hands in defense, Basurto changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Basurto wants to control from the top but Flynn keeps moving. #SUB#
Flynn escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Basurto gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Basurto in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Basurto throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Flynn works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Flynn utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Basurto throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Flynn is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Basurto defends well.#SUB2#
Basurto is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Flynn is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Basurto defends well.#T1##SUB#
Flynn looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Flynn avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lucas Basurto has got the better of the ground game so far.
Basurto with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Basurto forces his way into half guard.
Basurto trying to control the pace.
Flynn makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Flynn.
Flynn is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
Flynn working for a triangle but Basurto defends it easily. #SUB#
Flynn isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Basurto stacks Flynn 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 Basurto!#T2#
Flynn tries to improve position but can't.
Basurto lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Basurto lands some shots froms side control.
Basurto throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Flynn takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Basurto throwing shots but missing, from side control. #SUB2#
Basurto is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Flynn knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Flynn wants to control but Basurto postures up.
Flynn manages to work his way to half guard, despite Basurto's best efforts.
Basurto looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Flynn with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Basurto has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T3##SUB2#
Basurto is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Flynn doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Basurto. #SUB2#
Basurto is working for a kimura but Flynn is defending it quite comfortably.
Flynn makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Flynn.
Flynn keeping moving, preventing Basurto from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Basurto got a little sloppy there for a moment and Flynn has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Basurto has managed to get both his arms back between Flynn's legs - danger averted.
Basurto has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Flynn working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Basurto doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Basurto manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Flynn is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Flynn looking for a guillotine here but Basurto defends easily. #SUB#
Flynn working for a triangle but Basurto defends it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Basurto showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Flynn avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Basurto is working Flynn over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Flynn keeping moving, preventing Basurto from controlling successfully.
Flynn not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lucas Basurto 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! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Flynn shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Flynn showed some decent athleticism there. #SUB2#
Basurto looking for submissions off his back.
Basurto 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.#SUB2#
Basurto looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Flynn is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Basurto is just riding it out for now. Flynn eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Basurto actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Basurto tries to get to full guard but Flynn has control of the leg. #T1##SUB2#
Flynn moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Basurto.
Flynn tries to move to mount but Basurto blocks the move with his legs. #SUB#
Flynn thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Basurto is trying to control Flynn's posture but Flynn avoids it.
Flynn moves into full mount! #T2##SUB#
Flynn jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Basurto is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Basurto and Flynn has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Basurto gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Flynn is looking for a kimura here. #SUB2#
Basurto looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Flynn sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB#
Flynn is looking for a kimura but Basurto is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Flynn to get the leverage. #T3##SUB#
Flynn is working for a submission of some sort.
Flynn passes to full mount!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Basurto gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Flynn seems to be looking for submissions.
Basurto is looking to improve his position.
Basurto is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Flynn's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Flynn's back!
Basurto throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Flynn! #SUB2#
Basurto working for the choke. #SUB2#
Basurto working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Akheem Flynn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Basurto landing with strikes. #SUB2#
Basurto looking for the RNC.
Basurto avoiding Flynn 's attempts to control his hands.
Lucas Basurto is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Flynn is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#SUB2#
Basurto is persistently looking for the submission but Flynn is defending it well.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Flynn defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Basurto's arms.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lucas Basurto comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Basurto 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lucas Basurto!

Event: StrikeForce Union #60
Date: May 13, 2017

#R1#
Flynn throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mc Steel's waist but Mc Steel gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Flynn off to one side.
Flynn closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mc Steel circles away.
Flynn looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mc Steel is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Akheem Flynn. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Mc Steel gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB#
Flynn thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mc Steel is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Flynn pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mc Steel is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flynn trying to control but Mc Steel is working from the bottom.
Flynn pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mc Steel is keeping the position for now. #T1##SUB#
Flynn has gone for a leg lock! Mc Steel slips out almost immediately though and dives into Flynn's guard.#REVB#
Mc Steel has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at ICON TOP TEAM. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#SUB#
Flynn has his feet on Mc Steel's thighs here. He's pushed Mc Steel off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Mc Steel screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Akheem Flynn!

Event: StrikeForce Union #57
Date: Apr 23, 2017

#R1#
Flynn shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Barover but Barover pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Flynn darts in looking for a takedown but Barover gets double underhooks and turns Flynn into the cage.
Flynn takes a kick to the side of the head.
Barover tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Flynn feints the counter takedown.
Flynn blocks a head kick by Barover. #TD2#
Flynn dives in and scores a takedown into Barover's guard.
Barover is trying to keep Flynn in close.
Barover wants to get back to his feet but Flynn is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Flynn pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barover is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flynn trying to control but Barover is working from the bottom.
Barover wants to sweep but no luck.
Barover is looking to stand up but Flynn isn't so interested in that idea. #T1##SUB2#
Flynn drops back, looking for a kneebar! Barover looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Barover looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Barover! #REVR#
Flynn is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SU#
Barover decides to stand back up.
Flynn shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Barover as he avoids it easily.
Steve Barover has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akheem Flynn.
Flynn closes this distance looking for a takedown but Barover circles away.
Steve Barover is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Flynn shoots for a double leg takedown but Barover sprawls well. He's pushed Flynn's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Barover has been working on his boxing with his coaches at London MMA Club in the buildup to the fight.
Akheem Flynn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barover pushes Flynn away with a front kick.
Flynn tries for a takedown but Barover sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Flynn looks winded!
Barover tries a head kick but it misses.
Barover explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Barover scores with a leg kick.
Flynn tries to clinch up but Barover circles away and keeps his distance.#T2#
A head kick from Barover lands but Flynn takes it in his stride.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barover lands a head kick!
Flynn fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Barover avoids it really well and circles away.
Barover throws a nice head kick! #ROC#
Flynn is rocked!
Flynn fails with a takedown attempt.
Barover is looking for a counter combo.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Flynn is defended easily by Barover.
Barover swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Flynn closes the distance and clinches up with Barover, looking for a takedown. Flynn pushes Barover against the cage but Barover circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Barover tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Barover scores with a head kick.
Flynn is still on wobbly legs! Can Barover finish him?
Flynn closes this distance looking for a takedown but Barover circles away.
Barover thows a body kick. Flynn tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Flynn seems to have recovered his senses.#T3#
Barover throws a head kick that misses.
Barover throws a head kick that misses.
Flynn tries for a takedown but Barover circles away easily
and Barover counters with a head kick. That will keep Flynn thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Barover lands a brutal head kick. Flynn looks out on his feet and Barover throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Steve Barover!
Steve Barover retains his featherweight title!

Event: StrikeForce Union #56
Date: Apr 16, 2017

#R1##TD2#
Flynn shoots in and bounces Basurto off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SUB#
Flynn avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Basurto throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Flynn pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Basurto is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Basurto working for a triangle but Flynn defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Basurto looking to hit a scissor sweep but Flynn is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Basurto keeping full guard, as Flynn tries to pass. #T1##SUB#
Basurto isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Flynn stacks Basurto 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 Flynn!#SUB2#
Flynn is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Basurto has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Flynn is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Basurto is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Basurto manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Basurto trying to hold on to Flynn's head to control him but Flynn postures up.
Basurto works his way to full guard. Good work.#T2#
Basurto wants to sweep here but Flynn controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Flynn avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Basurto lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Basurto got a little sloppy there for a moment and Flynn has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Basurto has managed to get both his arms back between Flynn's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Basurto is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Flynn has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Basurto is looking to defend but Flynn has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Basurto! Flynn pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Basurto taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Akheem Flynn!

Event: StrikeForce Union #54
Date: Apr 01, 2017

#R1##TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Flynn. #SUB2#
Flynn is trying to get an arm triangle but Basurto is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Basurto gets back to half guard.
Basurto is trying to maintain the position but Flynn is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Flynn is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Basurto looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Flynn looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Basurto looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Flynn looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB2#
Flynn is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Basurto is just riding it out for now. Flynn eventually gives up the hold. #T1#
Flynn takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Basurto desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Basurto wants to control but Flynn is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Basurto wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Basurto looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Flynn is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Basurto wants to improve his position but Flynn is controlling well. #SUB#
Basurto actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Flynn seems to be working for a kimura but Basurto defends the submission attempt.
Basurto makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Basurto.#SUB#
Basurto working for a triangle but Flynn defends it easily.
Basurto lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T3##SUB#
Basurto 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.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Basurto's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Basurto content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Basurto wants to pass the guard but Flynn is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Flynn working for a triangle but Basurto defends it easily. #SUB2#
Flynn working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Basurto has passed into half guard! #SUB#
Basurto is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Flynn trying to control from the bottom. #T4##SUB2#
Flynn looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Basurto pushes past his half guard into mount!
Basurto looking to control but Flynn is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Flynn is wriggling around trying to escape.
Basurto with good strikes from the mount here!
Flynn tries to lock up and control but Basurto gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Basurto landing shots from mount.
Basurto with the ground and pound from mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Basurto throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Flynn is working to get back to half guard.
Basurto can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Flynn is looking to escape.
Basurto scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Flynn?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Flynn bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#SUB#
Basurto is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lucas Basurto dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD#
Basurto throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Flynn tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Basurto is in Flynn's guard.
Basurto trying to control but Flynn is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Flynn looking for a guillotine here but Basurto defends easily.
Basurto is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Flynn has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Basurto can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flynn keeping moving, preventing Basurto from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Flynn is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Basurto defends well.#T1#
Basurto trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB#
Basurto 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.
Basurto throwing strikes from guard but Flynn blocks nicely.
Flynn keeping full guard, as Basurto tries to pass.
Basurto wants to control from the top but Flynn keeps moving.
Basurto 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.#SUB2#
Flynn throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Basurto preventing the sweep.
Basurto trying to control the position from guard on top but Flynn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Basurto throws a big right hand that misses. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Flynn looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Basurto trying to control the position from guard on top but Flynn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Flynn is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Basurto tries to free his leg and advance position but Flynn is retaining full guard.
Basurto is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Flynn can do to turn this around?
Basurto looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Flynn has control of Basurto's left arm, preventing Basurto from doing any damage.
Flynn looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lucas Basurto overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Basurto wants to pass the guard but Flynn is keeping the position.
Basurto throws a big elbow that misses.
Basurto working some strikes from top position.
Flynn keeping moving, preventing Basurto from controlling successfully.
Basurto postures up.
Flynn can't keep his opponent in guard - Basurto advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Flynn looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Basurto is keen to just control but Flynn is a slippery customer.
Flynn blocking the ground and pound attempt from Basurto.
Basurto sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Flynn defending well though.
Flynn trying to control but Basurto postures up.
Basurto controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Flynn looking for submissions off his back.#T4##SUB2#
Flynn looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Flynn is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Basurto wants to work for an arm triangle but Flynn is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Basurto trying to pass the guard but Flynn defending well. #SUB#
Basurto seems to be looking for submissions.
Flynn is staying active underneath Basurto, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Basurto is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Flynn doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Basurto. #SUB#
Basurto is looking for a kimura but Flynn is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Basurto to get the leverage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lucas Basurto dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Flynn gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Flynn is working for a submission of some sort.
Basurto gets full guard.
Basurto wants to sweep here but Flynn controlling him for the moment.
Flynn slips nicely into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flynn is trying to control the action in half guard but Basurto is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Flynn is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Basurto defends it well.
Basurto works his way to full guard. Good work.#T1##SUB#
Basurto working for a triangle but Flynn defends it easily.
Basurto keeping moving, preventing Flynn from controlling successfully.
Basurto wants to sweep here but Flynn controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Flynn drops back looking for a leg! Basurto is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Basurto manages to kick Flynn off! Flynn jumps back into Basurto's guard.
Flynn must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Flynn trying to control but Basurto is working from the bottom.
Basurto wants to sweep here but Flynn controlling him for the moment. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Basurto trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #SUB#
Basurto looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Basurto is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Basurto is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Flynn 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.
Flynn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Basurto swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Flynn drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Flynn jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T3#
Flynn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Basurto swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Flynn slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Flynn got a little sloppy there for a moment and Basurto has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Flynn has managed to get both his arms back between Basurto's legs - danger averted.
Flynn postures up.
Flynn sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Basurto tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Flynn trying to control the position from guard on top but Basurto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Flynn avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Akheem Flynn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Flynn 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.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Flynn's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Lucas Basurto is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB#
Basurto is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Basurto is looking for a triangle but Flynn pushes his legs off easily.
Flynn lands a couple of elbows.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Flynn trying to control but Basurto is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Basurto is looking for a triangle but Flynn pushes his legs off easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Akheem Flynn.
Well Basurto has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lucas Basurto!

Event: StrikeForce Union #52
Date: Mar 18, 2017

#R1#
Mc Steel misses with a looping right.
Mc Steel looks to throw the jab but Flynn is out of range.
Flynn shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mc Steel sprawls well. Mc Steel wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Flynn gets slowly back to his feet.
A little jabbing left from Mc Steel on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Flynn tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mc Steel swivels and escapes.
Mc Steel only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Flynn chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mc Steel can pounce on him.
Flynn changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mc Steel tries to avoid it but Flynn manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mc Steel to the ground. Mc Steel escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Akheem Flynn. That's going to take a lot out of him.#KD2#
Mc Steel lands a left and a right that send Flynn crashing to the mat, dazed. Mc Steel thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#
Flynn is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Akheem Flynn has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Flynn fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Oh Flynn is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mc Steel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Flynn seems to have got his legs back now.
Flynn looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mc Steel is fending him off so far but Flynn persists. Nope, Mc Steel circles away and we're back to standing.
Mc Steel scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Flynn fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#KD2#
Mc Steel lands a big head kick that sends Flynn tumbling to the mat! Mc Steel takes a step backwards and waves Flynn back to his feet - he wants the finish!#T1#
Mc Steel cracks the inside of Flynn's front leg.
Flynn shoots and misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Flynn misses with a takedown attempt
and Mc Steel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mc Steel lands with a thumping leg kick.
Flynn will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mc Steel lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mc Steel.
Mc Steel lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Mc Steel! Flynn is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Striker Mc Steel!

Event: StrikeForce Union #50
Date: Mar 05, 2017

#R1#
Flynn tries to clinch there but Mc Steel circles away.
Flynn shoots for a double leg takedown but Mc Steel sprawls well. He's pushed Flynn's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mc Steel throws out a counter right but Flynn avoids it with no problem.
Akheem Flynn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck for Flynn with that takedown attempt.
Mc Steel throws a jab when Flynn was well out of range.
Flynn attempts a counter takedown but Mc Steel avoids it well and moves away.
A jab from Mc Steel does it's job there.
Mc Steel throws a leg kick but Flynn moved away.
Flynn shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mc Steel sprawls well. Mc Steel wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Flynn gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Akheem Flynn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mc Steel throws a shot from downtown. Flynn moves away and avoids it.
Mc Steel turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Flynn shoots for a takedown but Mc Steel saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mc Steel throws a sloppy head kick and Flynn moves out of range easily.
Flynn shoots in for a double leg but Mc Steel sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Flynn takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Flynn goes for a double leg but Mc Steel avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mc Steel continues to drive forward.
Mc Steel closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CUT2#
It looks like Akheem Flynn has been cut.
Mc Steel's coach down at ICON TOP TEAM was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Mc Steel's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mc Steel throws a right and a left that both miss.#T1##TD#
Flynn shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mc Steel can do anything to dispel that myth.
Flynn wants to control from the top but Mc Steel keeps moving.
Mc Steel really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Flynn. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mc Steel wants to stand and escape but Flynn is having none of it.
Mc Steel being controlled here, momentarily.
Flynn prevents Mc Steel from getting back to his feet.
Flynn passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB#
Flynn is trying to get an arm triangle but Mc Steel is defending well. #SUB#
Flynn tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Flynn has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T2##SUB#
Flynn working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Flynn thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Flynn has knee on belly and moves into mount. #T3##SUB#
Flynn has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Mc Steel is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Akheem Flynn!

Event: StrikeForce Union #49
Date: Feb 26, 2017

#R1#
Nice sprawl there from Rackham as Flynn shoots in.
Flynn has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Rackham is landing a low percentage of strikes.
A shot to the liver by Rackham. Beautiful body shot.#TD2#
Flynn darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Flynn is looking for a kimura here.
Flynn trying to pass the guard but Rackham defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rackham slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Flynn won't allow Rackham to sweep him here. #T1#
Rackham lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Flynn controls Rackham momentarily but Rackham frees himself.
Rackham is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Flynn escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rackham gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Flynn controls Rackham momentarily but Rackham frees himself. #SUB2#
Flynn has his foot on Rackham's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rackham works his way back into a safe position though.
Flynn wants to sweep but no luck.
Rackham controls from within his opponent's guard. #T2##SUB2#
Flynn working for submissions but it's allowed Rackham to get to half guard. #SUB2#
Flynn looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Rackham in particular looking to stall.#SUB2#
Flynn looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Flynn wants to get back to full guard but Rackham has mounted him!
Rackham sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T3#
Flynn is working to get back to half guard.
Flynn wants to control but Rackham is having none of it.
Flynn tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rackham controlling his opponent.
Flynn tries to lock up and control but Rackham gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Rackham controlling from the full mount. #T4#
Flynn tries to hold on but Rackham postures up.
Rackham controlling the position easily from mount.
Flynn tries to hold on but Rackham pushes him away.
Rackham takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Flynn is wriggling around trying to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rackham controlling his opponent.
Flynn tries to hold on but Rackham pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Rackham dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Flynn goes for a double leg but Rackham avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rackham continues to drive forward.
Flynn tries for a takedown but Rackham sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rackham is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Rackham throws a good cross that connects.
Rackham connects with a right hand. Flynn shakes it off.
Flynn changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rackham tries to avoid it but Flynn manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rackham to the ground. Rackham escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
It looked like Rackham was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Jack Rackham has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akheem Flynn.
Rackham throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Flynn tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rackham sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Flynn somewhat.
Flynn looks for a takedown but Rackham sprawls well.
Flynn misses with a takedown attempt
and Rackham connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flynn shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rackham but Rackham pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Rackham scores with a nice right hand.
Flynn has a takedown stuffed.
Flynn is breathing heavily.#T1#
Good shot there by Rackham.
Rackham throws the left hand but Flynn avoids the punch easily.
Jack Rackham is winning the standup battle so far.
Flynn shoots in for a takedown but Rackham shows good takedown defense.
Nice cross by Rackham.
Rackham changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Flynn slips a straight right by Rackham.
Rackham thows a left - swing and a miss!
A lazy left from Rackham finds it's target.
Rackham throws a jab but it's blocked by Flynn.
Flynn tries for a takedown but Rackham sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rackham misses with an uppercut.
Flynn fails with the takedown
and Rackham counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Flynn takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Rackham does it's job there.
Flynn gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rackham counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
Flynn takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Akheem Flynn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rackham throws an overhand right that lands on Flynn's shoulder, as Flynn tries to avoid the shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Rackham misses the target.
Nice takedown defense from Rackham. No joy for Flynn on that attempt.
Rackham thuds his right hand into Flynn's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Flynn.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Flynn.
Rackham looks to throw the jab but Flynn is out of range.
Rackham misses with a looping right.
Flynn drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Rackham defends it well.
Rackham fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rackham. That's going to slow Flynn down.
Flynn has a takedown stuffed.
Rackham scores with a leg kick. #T3#
Rackham throws a good cross that connects.
Flynn moves away from the strike by Rackham.
Rackham throws a hook but Flynn avoids it easily.
Jack Rackham is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Flynn with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rackham connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Flynn blocks a jab.
Rackham misses with a looping right.
Flynn ducks right into an uppercut from Rackham.
Flynn with a poor takedown
and Rackham counters with a nice uppercut.
Rackham misses with an uppercut. Flynn saw that one coming.
Flynn shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rackham counters with a one-two to the body. #ROC#
Flynn is rocked!
Flynn fails with a takedown attempt.
A slow jab from Rackham misses its intended target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Flynn on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Flynn takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T4#
Flynn shoots in for a takedown but Rackham shows good takedown defense.
Rackham misses with an uppercut.
Rackham waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Flynn.
Flynn has a takedown stuffed.
Rackham lands a lovely overhand right.
Flynn tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rackham swivels and escapes.
Flynn takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rackham throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rackham looks to land a left hand but Flynn moved out of range nicely.
Flynn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rackham with a nice cross.
Flynn ducks right into an uppercut from Rackham.
Flynn is still on wobbly legs! Can Rackham finish him?
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rackham connects with a body shot that sends Flynn's belly button to the back.
Flynn seems to have recovered his senses.
Flynn takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Rackham dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Flynn.
Rackham pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Flynn fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rackham avoids it really well and circles away.
Flynn shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rackham as he avoids it easily.
Jack Rackham has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akheem Flynn.
A telegraphed right hand from Rackham misses the target.
Rackham loads up on a big right hand but Flynn slips the punch.
Flynn darts in looking for a takedown but Rackham gets double underhooks and turns Flynn into the cage.
As Flynn looks to move away, Rackham throws a big counter combo but Flynn just gets out of the way.
Rackham bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flynn tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rackham waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Flynn.
Rackham throws a hook but Flynn avoids it easily.
Flynn takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Flynn misses with a takedown
and Rackham counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Flynn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rackham.#T1#
Rackham sizes up Flynn with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Flynn takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Rackham with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Flynn shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rackham as he jumps to the side.
Rackham misses with a looping left.
Flynn is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Rackham with a body shot.
Rackham slips a jab and a cross from Flynn.
Rackham lands a right hook to the body.
Rackham misses with a looping left.
Rackham connects with a body shot that sends Flynn's belly button to the back.
Rackham lands with a good body shot.
Flynn changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rackham tries to avoid it but Flynn manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rackham to the ground. Rackham escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Flynn closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A shot to the liver by Rackham. Beautiful body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rackham looks to land a right hand but Flynn moved out of range.
Rackham misses with the combination. #T2#
Flynn on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rackham connects with a good right hand that stumbles Flynn. Flynn circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rackham throws a nice looking combination but Flynn bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rackham fails to land with a series of punches.
A little jabbing left from Flynn on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rackham lunges at Flynn with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Flynn's hand.
Rackham misses with a straight right.
Rackham connects with a right hand. Flynn shakes it off.
Rackham waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Flynn.
Flynn has a takedown stuffed.
Rackham lands a slapping body shot.
Rackham jabs at Flynn's body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Flynn. #T3#
Rackham fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Flynn looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rackham is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Flynn.
An inside leg kick lands from Rackham.
Flynn shoots in looking for a takedown. Rackham tries to sprawl out of it but Flynn keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rackham manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rackham jabs Flynn right on the nose. Flynn blinks but takes it well.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rackham.
Flynn on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Rackham thuds a left hand into Flynn's body.
Rackham scoring well with a low kick there.
Rackham is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Flynn can do to turn this around?
Rackham throws a body punch but Flynn moves out of range.
Akheem Flynn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Flynn ducks under a wild hook from Rackham.
Akheem Flynn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rackham throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nice body punch from Rackham.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rackham connects with a body shot that sends Flynn's belly button to the back.
Rackham loads up on a big right hand but Flynn slips the punch.
Flynn closes the distance and clinches up with Rackham, looking for a takedown. Flynn pushes Rackham against the cage but Rackham circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rackham scores with a punch to the head.
Rackham is looking to slow Flynn down with leg kicks.
Rackham lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rackham scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Flynn with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rackham cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rackham looks to land a combination but Flynn avoids it well.
Flynn gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Rackham connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rackham lands with a shot to the body.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:25
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:25
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Rackham!
An out of breath Jack Rackham thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: StrikeForce Union #45
Date: Jan 29, 2017

#R1#
Flynn has his takedown stuffed
and Mc Steel counters with an outside leg kick.
Flynn is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mc Steel sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mc Steel unleashes a big counter combination but Flynn bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Flynn looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Flynn shoots in for a double leg but Mc Steel sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mc Steel looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Akheem Flynn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mc Steel slaps away a takedown attempt from Flynn, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mc Steel flicks out a counter leg kick but Flynn steps away.
Flynn shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mc Steel as he avoids it easily.
Mc Steel is looking for the big counter here.
Mc Steel smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Mc Steel misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mc Steel defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Flynn.
Mc Steel is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Mc Steel with a hook.
Flynn shoots and misses
and Mc Steel counters with a nice leg kick.
Flynn shoots in looking for a takedown. Mc Steel tries to sprawl out of it but Flynn keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mc Steel manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mc Steel tries a quick counter leg kick but Flynn is wise to it.#T1#
Flynn fails with the takedown#KD2#
and Mc Steel counters with a crisp right hand that drops Flynn! Mc Steel lets Flynn back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#
Flynn is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Akheem Flynn has been cut.
Mc Steel 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.
Flynn fails with the takedown.
Mc Steel was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Oh Flynn is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mc Steel misses with a two punch combination.
Flynn seems to have got his legs back now.
Flynn shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mc Steel as he avoids it easily.
Mc Steel is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Flynn tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Flynn tries for a takedown but Mc Steel circles away easily
and Mc Steel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Flynn is breathing heavily.
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!#KD2#
Mc Steel sends Flynn crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Mc Steel is motioning to the referee to let Flynn up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Flynn darts in trying to clinch
and Mc Steel counters with an outside leg kick. #T2##CL2#
Mc Steel has Flynn up against the cage in a clinch. #BC2#
Mc Steel breaks from the clinch.
Flynn fails with a takedown attempt.
Mc Steel feints a counter leg kick.
Flynn drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Flynn tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mc Steel swivels and escapes.
Mc Steel is trying to counter with his kicks.
Striker Mc Steel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Mc Steel has taken the fight to the clinch.
Flynn fails to pull guard.
Mc Steel is defending well against a takedown attempt.#T3#
Mc Steel lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mc Steel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mc Steel lands a nice uppercut.
Mc Steel gets through Flynn's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mc Steel lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mc Steel lands a right hand. #BC2#
Mc Steel manages to break the clinch.
Mc Steel stuffs the takedown attempt from Flynn. Flynn gets slowly back to his feet.
Mc Steel looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Flynn with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mc Steel counters with a slapping leg kick.
Flynn gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mc Steel counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #T4##CL2#
Mc Steel closes the distance and clinches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mc Steel creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Flynn blocks an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mc Steel creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mc Steel throws a punch but it's blocked by Flynn.
Flynn tries to score a body lock takedown but Mc Steel shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mc Steel.
Mc Steel throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Mc Steel working aggressively here.
Mc Steel lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Flynn backwards.
Mc Steel misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Striker Mc Steel dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Akheem Flynn's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Flynn shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mc Steel pinned against the cage. Mc Steel gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #CL2#
Mc Steel gets a clinch.
Flynn goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mc Steel prevents it.
Mc Steel working aggressively here.
Mc Steel has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flynn is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Mc Steel is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Akheem Flynn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mc Steel keeps control of Flynn as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #TD#
Flynn works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #SUB#
Flynn drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Mc Steel dives on top into guard.#REVB##T1##SUB#
Mc Steel avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU2#
Flynn is working an open guard so Mc Steel takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Flynn misses with a takedown attempt #CL2#
and Mc Steel counters by clinching up.
Mc Steel misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Mc Steel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mc Steel pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Flynn back to the cage. Mc Steel follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Akheem Flynn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mc Steel throws a solid leg kick but Flynn takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Mc Steel.
Flynn went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Flynn looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mc Steel is fending him off so far but Flynn persists. Nope, Mc Steel circles away and we're back to standing.
As Flynn backs off Mc Steel throws a huge counter combo but Flynn manages to avoid it all.
Nice sprawl there from Mc Steel as Flynn shoots in.
Mc Steel appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Flynn has his takedown stuffed
and Mc Steel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
Flynn misses with a takedown attempt #KD2#
and Mc Steel counters with a crisp right hand that drops Flynn! Mc Steel lets Flynn back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mc Steel lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CL2#
Mc Steel closes the distance and clinches.
Mc Steel has a couple of punches blocked by Flynn.
Mc Steel scores with a shoulder strike.
Flynn jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mc Steel walks away with a smile on his face. Flynn gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Flynn shoots in for a takedown but Mc Steel shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Flynn misses with a takedown attempt #CL2#
and Mc Steel holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Mc Steel lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Flynn is trying to pull guard but Mc Steel has him pressed against the cage.#T3#
A shot in the inside from Mc Steel.
Flynn tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mc Steel smiles and moves away. #CL2#
Mc Steel rushes Flynn and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Striker Mc Steel seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Mc Steel working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Flynn jumps guard but Mc Steel turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Mc Steel gets through Flynn's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Flynn can't get the takedown. #TD#
Flynn decides to pull guard.
Flynn has a closed guard, preventing Mc Steel from standing up. #T4##SUB#
Flynn has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Mc Steel doesn't defend quickly enough and Flynn has managed to lock this one up! Can Mc Steel escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Flynn on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Akheem Flynn!

Event: StrikeForce Union #41
Date: Jan 01, 2017

#R1#
Rackham misses the shot to the body.
We've been informed that Flynn has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Rackham tests Flynn's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rackham throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Flynn counters with a left to the body.
Flynn shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rackham sprawls well. Rackham wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Flynn gets slowly back to his feet.
As Flynn backs away, Rackham returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Flynn shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rackham but Rackham pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Flynn blocks a jab.
Rackham definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Flynn on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Flynn misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jack Rackham has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akheem Flynn.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rackham throws a predictable looking body shot #TD2#
and Flynn counters with a takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Flynn trying to control the position but Rackham is working away. #SUB2#
Flynn tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T1#
Rackham is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Flynn off and has taken his back!
Flynn trying to control the position but Rackham manages to sink in the hooks.
Rackham just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Flynn is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Flynn trying to control the position but Rackham manages to sink in the hooks.
Rackham 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.
Rackham throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Rackham biding his time, looking for the opening.
Flynn can't escape the position. #T2#
Flynn is still trying to improve position.
Flynn trying to control the action but Rackham just sinks the hooks in.
Flynn is in bad spot here.
Rackham is not going to allow Flynn to sit and survive in this position.
Flynn is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
What can Flynn do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight! #T3#
Flynn tries to break free.
Flynn trying to control the hands but Rackham won't let him.
Rackham is hanging on to Flynn's back as he tries to escape.
Rackham is riding his opponent, not letting Flynn buck him off.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Flynn is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Rackham controlling the position well here. Flynn rolled but Rackham kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Flynn trying to control but not successfully. #T4#
Good control from Rackham.
Rackham continues to stall.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rackham controlling well, preventing Flynn from escaping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Rackham dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Flynn darts in looking for a takedown but Rackham gets double underhooks and turns Flynn into the cage.
Rackham seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Rackham scores with a sloppy right hand. Flynn should have avoided that one.
Nice uppercut lands for Rackham. That snapped Flynn's head back.
Flynn goes for a double leg but Rackham avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rackham continues to drive forward.
Flynn shoots in but Rackham avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jack Rackham has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akheem Flynn.
Rackham scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Flynn shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rackham sprawls well. Rackham wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Flynn gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flynn takes one on the button.
Flynn gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Rackham to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Rackham scores with a jab to the body.
Rackham moves into range and connects with a jab.
Akheem Flynn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Rackham misses its intended target.
Flynn dives in and grabs Rackham's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rackham pushes down on Flynn's head and hops out.#TD2#
Flynn is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Rackham's half guard.
Rackham wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rackham manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Flynn trying to control but Rackham is working from the bottom.
Flynn wants to pass the guard but Rackham is keeping the position.
Jack Rackham overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rackham wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T2#
Flynn looking to sit in guard and control but Rackham gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Rackham sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Flynn escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rackham gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Flynn looking for subs off his back but Rackham has passed one foot through into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Flynn tries to get to full guard but Rackham has control of the leg. #T3#
Rackham is taking a breather. Flynn 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.#SUB2#
Flynn looking for submissions off his back.
Flynn is looking for a sweep. Rackham is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Flynn is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB2#
Flynn looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rackham looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Flynn trying to control here.
Flynn is looking for a sweep. Rackham is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rackham takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Flynn shoots and misses
and Rackham counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Akheem Flynn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rackham darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Flynn doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rackham connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Flynn is breathing heavily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rackham falls off balance throwing a combination #TD2#
and Flynn counters with a nice double leg into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Rackham dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Flynn shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rackham pinned against the cage. Rackham gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Rackham throwing a counter right hand but Flynn manages to avoid it.
Some bone on bone action there as Flynn checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Rackham stuffs the takedown attempt from Flynn. Flynn gets slowly back to his feet.
Jack Rackham is winning the standup battle so far.
Flynn tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rackham defends well and Flynn ends up having to push Rackham into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Rackham is looking to counter punch.
Jack Rackham has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akheem Flynn.
Rackham stuffs the takedown attempt from Flynn. Flynn gets slowly back to his feet.
Flynn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rackham.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rackham's corner calls for a 1-2. Rackham obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nice shot by Rackham.
Flynn shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rackham as he avoids it easily.
Flynn takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Flynn has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rackham.
Flynn shoots for a double leg takedown but Rackham sprawls well. He's pushed Flynn's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #T1#
Rackham keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rackham's corner calls for a 1-2. Rackham obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #ROC#
Flynn is rocked!
Flynn fails to land the takedown.
An inside leg kick lands from Rackham.
Rackham misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Flynn.
No luck for Flynn with that takedown attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Flynn.
Rackham connects with a single shot there.#T2#
Rackham fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Flynn shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rackham as he jumps to the side.
Flynn takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jab from Rackham.
Flynn takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Flynn is still on wobbly legs! Can Rackham finish him?
Rackham is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Flynn can do to turn this around?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rackham throws a shot from downtown. Flynn moves away and avoids it.
Flynn changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Flynn seems to have recovered his senses.
Rackham getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Flynn moves out of range as Rackham strikes.
Flynn shoots in but no luck this time.
Flynn misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A swing and a miss from Rackham.#T3#
Flynn ducks under a wild hook from Rackham.
Rackham listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Flynn misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rackham connects with a single shot there.
Rackham stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rackham wants it to stay on the feet.
Rackham is looking to counter punch.
Jack Rackham is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Flynn takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Rackham displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Rackham dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab lands there for Rackham.
Flynn tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rackham swivels and escapes.
A counter left hand to the body from Rackham misses its target.
Flynn takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rackham just misses with a punch to the body.
Akheem Flynn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Flynn shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The fighters circling - Flynn throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Flynn shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rackham defends it nicely.
A jab from Rackham finds it's way through Flynn's defenses.
Rackham lands with a good body shot.
Jack Rackham is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Flynn doesn't succeed with the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Flynn fails with the takedown
and Rackham counters with a nice low kick that buckles Flynn's knee momentarily.
Rackham works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Rackham lands with a nice body punch.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:26
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:26
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Rackham!
A relieved looking Jack Rackham 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: StrikeForce Union #39
Date: Dec 18, 2016

#R1##TD#
Flynn closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Flynn lands in his opponent's guard.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Flynn from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gracie is on top in guard. #REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Gracie looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Flynn working for a triangle but Gracie defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Flynn working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gracie doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gracie manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T1#
Gracie not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Flynn keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Gracie sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Flynn's guard. #SUB#
Flynn looking for subs from the bottom but Gracie mounts him!
Gracie wants to take Flynn's back here but Flynn is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Gracie can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Flynn is looking to escape.
Flynn keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Gracie tries to control but Flynn wriggling away.
Gracie avoids the attempt from Flynn to control.#T2##SUB2#
Gracie working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Gracie looking to control but Flynn is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Flynn wants to hold on but Gracie pushes him away.#SUB2#
Gracie working for a submission but Flynn is keeping him at bay.
Flynn tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Flynn wants to control but Gracie is having none of it.
Gracie trying to control but Flynn is having none of it.
Flynn has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial. #T3#
Gracie keeps control of the position as Flynn tries to break free. #SUB2#
Flynn defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Well, with Gracie on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Flynn is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Gracie wants to control but Flynn is keeping busy.#SUB2#
Gracie is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts. #SUB2#
Gracie is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Gracie avoiding Flynn 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB2#
Gracie working for the choke. #T4##SUB2#
Flynn showing good submission defense here. #SUB2#
Gracie is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Flynn is defending well though. Gracie let's go of the attempt for now.
Flynn trying to control the hands but Gracie won't let him. #SUB2#
Gracie is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Flynn won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Gracie off his unconscious opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rollo Gracie!
In his post fight interview, Rollo Gracie started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: StrikeForce Union #37
Date: Dec 04, 2016

#R1##CL#
Bullwinkle moves into the clinch.
Bullwinkle misses with a knee to the head. #BC2#
Flynn pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Flynn fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Flynn dives in and grabs Bullwinkle's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bullwinkle pushes down on Flynn's head and hops out.
The fighters circling - Bullwinkle throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bullwinkle throws a nice looking combination but Flynn bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#TD2#
Flynn closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Bullwinkle's guard.
Flynn won't allow Bullwinkle to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Flynn drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Flynn jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Flynn trying to control the position from guard on top but Bullwinkle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Flynn drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Flynn jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Flynn pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bullwinkle is keeping the position for now.
Flynn prevents Bullwinkle from getting back to his feet. #T1#
Flynn sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bullwinkle's guard.
Bullwinkle is staying active underneath Flynn, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Flynn content to control rather than advance. #SUB2#
Flynn is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bullwinkle defends it well.
Bullwinkle is trying to stand. #SUB2#
Bullwinkle is defending against the submission attempts here by Flynn. #SUB2#
Flynn is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T2#
Flynn stops Bullwinkle from getting back to his feet.
Flynn controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Flynn is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB2#
Flynn is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB2#
Bullwinkle is defending against the submission attempts here by Flynn.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Flynn passes the guard and advances to mount!
Bullwinkle knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Flynn on the ground.#T3##SUB2#
Flynn looking for a guillotine from mount but Bullwinkle is having none of it.
Bullwinkle is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Flynn content just to control the position here.
Bullwinkle really wants to buck Flynn off and get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Flynn is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Flynn!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Akheem Flynn!

Event: StrikeForce Union #32
Date: Oct 30, 2016

#R1#
Kristian misses with a wild combination. #TD2#
Kristian tries to sprawl but Flynn drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Kristian is defending against the submission attempts here by Flynn.
Flynn is looking to stall here but Kristian recovers full guard.
Kristian pulls Flynn in close to his closed guard and prevents Flynn from doing any damage or advancing position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flynn passes Kristian's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T1#
Flynn tries to pass to full mount but Kristian defends it. #SUB2#
Flynn is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kristian sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Flynn is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kristian wants to improve his position but Flynn is controlling well.
Flynn seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kristian does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Flynn seems to be working for a kimura but Kristian defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Flynn wants to work for an arm triangle but Kristian is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Flynn seems to be looking for submissions.
Kristian is trying to stand.
Flynn is trying to control the action in half guard but Kristian is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kristian is trying to stand up here but Flynn is controlling him well. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Akheem Flynn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Flynn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Flynn has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Nice sprawl there from Kristian as Flynn shoots in.
Flynn shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kristian as he avoids it easily.
Flynn shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kristian as he jumps to the side.
Michael Kristian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akheem Flynn.#T3#
Kristian misses the shot to the body.
A leg kick checked by Flynn.#CL#
Kristian clinches.
Kristian lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kristian lands with a right to the head.
Flynn looking for a takedown.
Kristian makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kristian cracks Flynn with a nice body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Kristian.
Flynn looks winded!
Kristian softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC#
Kristian breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Flynn misses with a takedown attempt - Kristian sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kristian works the jab nicely.#CL#
Kristian forces Flynn back against the cage and clinches.#T4#
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!
Kristian lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right from Kristian on the inside.
Flynn tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kristian smiles and moves away. #CL#
Kristian clinches with his opponent.
A body shot lands from Kristian. #BC#
Kristian's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kristian swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Flynn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kristian.
Flynn tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kristian swivels and escapes.
Kristian stuffs the takedown attempt from Flynn. Flynn gets slowly back to his feet.
Kristian throws a push kick but Flynn slaps the foot to one side.
Jab, jab by Kristian - just one landing. #CL#
Kristian closes the distance and pushes Flynn back into the cage.
Flynn wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kristian stops a takedown attempt from Flynn.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Kristian dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Kristian defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Flynn.
Flynn tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kristian sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Flynn somewhat.
Kristian lands a really nice looking cross but Flynn seems unphased.
Flynn tries to close the distance and clinch but Kristian swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD2#
Flynn shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Kristian pushes Flynn off looking to stand but Flynn dives back in and keeps control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kristian desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Flynn seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kristian does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T1#
Kristian is trying to stand up here but Flynn is controlling him well.
Kristian is not content to let Flynn control the position.#SUB2#
Flynn seems to be working for a kimura but Kristian defends the submission attempt.
Kristian keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #SUB2#
Flynn is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #ES#
Kristian pushes Flynn off and gets back to his feet.
Flynn fails with the takedown.
Michael Kristian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akheem Flynn.#T2#
Flynn takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kristian throws a shot to the body.
Akheem Flynn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Flynn misses with a takedown attempt
and Kristian counters with a straight right hand.
Flynn is breathing heavily.
Flynn takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#ROC#
Flynn is rocked!
A swing and a miss from Kristian.
Flynn is still on wobbly legs! Can Kristian finish him?
Flynn doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kristian connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
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 Flynn.
Flynn seems to have recovered his senses.
Flynn misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kristian cracks Flynn with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kristian throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Flynn changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T3#
Flynn needs to keep his hands up - Kristian had a free shot at his head there.
Michael Kristian is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
Flynn shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kristian napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Kristian is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Flynn off and has taken his back!
Flynn is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Kristian controls the position.
Flynn is covering up but some of the strikes from Kristian are getting through and doing damage.
Kristian controlling from the back.
Kristian has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Flynn trying to control the hands but Kristian breaks the grip.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Michael Kristian overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
What can Flynn do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight! #T4#
Kristian avoiding Flynn 's attempts to control his hands.
Kristian 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kristian has Flynn flattened out and is raining down punches.
Flynn is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Kristian lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Flynn tries to break free.
Kristian is working the ground and pound. Can Flynn escape?
Flynn tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Kristian trying to control but Flynn is having none of it.
Flynn 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.

Michael Kristian dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Kristian misses with a few strikes there.
Nice sprawl there from Kristian as Flynn shoots in.
Kristian misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Flynn.
Flynn throws a counter combo.#CL#
Kristian closes the distance and pushes Flynn back into the cage.
Flynn drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kristian gets the underhooks and prevents it.
I was talking to Kristian's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Kristian works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Flynn is looking for a takedown.
Michael Kristian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akheem Flynn.
Kristian tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A short right from Kristian on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flynn fails to pull guard.
Kristian gets through Flynn's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kristian lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Flynn takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#BC#
Kristian escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Donk. Kristian catches Flynn right on the button with a cross.#T1#
Flynn gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #KD#
and Kristian counters with a crisp right hand that drops Flynn! Kristian lets Flynn back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#CL#
Kristian closes the distance and pushes Flynn back into the cage.
A body shot lands from Kristian.
Flynn wants a takedown. #BC#
Kristian's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Flynn wants to clinch up but Kristian keeps it at a distance.
Flynn on the wrong end of a nice hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kristian throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Flynn stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Flynn tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kristian swivels and escapes.
Flynn takes one to the side of the head. #CL#
Kristian rushes Flynn and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Kristian escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #KD#
Kristian cracks Flynn with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Kristian has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Flynn to stand back up!
Kristian darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Flynn's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Kristian before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Michael Kristian!
Michael Kristian is the new featherweight champion!
Michael Kristian seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: StrikeForce Union #29
Date: Oct 09, 2016

#R1##TD2#
Flynn drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#SUB2#
Flynn is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Perben knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Perben is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Flynn tries for a kimura but Perben is defending well. #SUB2#
Flynn swings around for an armbar but Perben sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Flynn's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perben is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Perben postures up and lands a big shot to Flynn's brow.
Flynn wants to sweep here but Perben controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Flynn working for a triangle but Perben defends it easily. #T1##SUB2#
Flynn throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Perben slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Flynn keeping full guard, as Perben tries to pass.
Perben with a nice head shot there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Perben cracks Flynn with a solid left hand.
Perben is stalling in the full guard.
Perben distracts Flynn with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Perben 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.
Perben 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.
Perben connects with a couple of short punches.#T2##SUB2#
Flynn looking for subs off his back but Perben has passed one foot through into half guard.
Flynn wants to control but Perben is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Flynn actively working from the bottom here.
Nice strikes from Perben there.
Perben is nestled in close to Flynn, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Flynn has hold of Perben's hands but Perben slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Perben is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Flynn tries to get to full guard but Perben has control of the leg.
Perben controlling the pace.
Flynn trying to control but Perben postures up.
Perben works his way into full mount! #T3#
Flynn tries to lock up and control but Perben gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Perben controlling from mount.
Perben fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Flynn tries to hold on but Perben pushes him away.
A nice elbow there by Perben.
Perben lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Perben cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Flynn takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
A nice elbow there by Perben.#ROC#
Flynn is rocked!
Flynn is desperately trying to improve his position but Perben has a good base and remains in mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Flynn is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Flynn slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Perben working the head and body with strikes.
Perben drops an elbow to the side of Flynn's head. #T4#
Perben is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Perben wants to lay and pray for a moment but Flynn keeps working.
Nice strikes from Perben there.
Flynn gets back to full guard.
Perben wants to control from the top but Flynn keeps moving.
Perben works over Flynn with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB2#
Flynn had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Perben defends it easily.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB2#
Flynn has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Perben can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Flynn has momentary wrist control but Perben slips an elbow through the middle.
Perben is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pierre Perben dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Perben stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Perben wants it to stay on the feet.
Perben throws out a loose jab but Flynn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Flynn drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Perben defends it well.
Perben throws a head kick that misses.
Flynn shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Perben as he jumps to the side. #TD#
Perben shoots in and bounces Flynn off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Perben showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Perben connects with a couple of short punches.
Pierre Perben overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perben lands a couple of elbows.
Perben lands a couple of elbows.
Perben wants to control from the top but Flynn keeps moving.
Perben lands a couple of elbows.#T1##SUB2#
Flynn working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Perben doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Perben manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Perben thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Flynn working for a triangle but Perben defends it easily.
Perben landing some decent shots from guard.
Perben wants to control from the top but Flynn keeps moving. #SUB2#
Flynn looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Flynn looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Perben landing some decent shots from guard. #T2#
Perben postures up and lands a big shot to Flynn's brow.
Perben makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Perben controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Perben is posturing up here but Flynn has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Perben tries to roll out but it's too tight and Perben has to tap! Slick submission there by Flynn!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Akheem Flynn!

Event: StrikeForce Union #27
Date: Sep 25, 2016

#R1##TD2#
Flynn fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Battle to the ground. Flynn is now in Battle's guard.
Flynn is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Flynn looking to pass the guard.
Flynn wants to control from the top but Battle keeps moving.
Flynn prevents Battle from getting back to his feet. #SUB2#
Flynn drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Battle manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Flynn has Battle in his guard.#REVR#
Battle tries to stand but Flynn is controlling from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Flynn working for a triangle but Battle defends it easily. #SUB2#
Flynn isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Battle stacks Flynn 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 Battle!#T1#
Flynn wants to control but Battle postures up.#SU#
Battle decides to take the fight back to the feet. #TD#
Battle shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Flynn is trying to defend but Battle finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Battle wants to stand up but Flynn is controlling the position. #SUB2#
Flynn actively working from the bottom here.
Flynn is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T2##SUB2#
Flynn is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Battle is tapping! Great win for Flynn!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Akheem Flynn!

Event: StrikeForce Union #24
Date: Sep 04, 2016

#R1#
Flynn throws a series of punches but Perben moves out of range.
Akheem Flynn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Perben misses the shot to the body.
Flynn avoids the head kick by Perben.
Flynn fails with the takedown.
Flynn shoots for a takedown but Perben saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD#
Perben fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Flynn to the ground. Perben is now in Flynn's guard.
Perben postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Perben lands a couple of digs.
Perben with a nice head shot there.
Flynn is trying to keep Perben in close.
Perben working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Flynn's head.
Perben lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Flynn keeping moving, preventing Perben from controlling successfully.
Perben sitting in guard here, content to control.
Perben scoring with some ground and pound. #T1#
Perben keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Flynn's head.
Perben lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB2#
Flynn looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Flynn is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Perben defends well.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Perben's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Perben stands up over Flynn, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Perben is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Perben working some strikes from top position.
Perben makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB2#
Flynn working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Perben doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Perben manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Perben postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Perben wants to control from the top but Flynn keeps moving.
Perben postures up and lands a big shot to Flynn's brow.
Perben 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.#T2#
Flynn wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Flynn looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Flynn can't keep his opponent in guard - Perben advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Perben scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB2#
Flynn actively working from the bottom here.
Perben lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Perben is trying to control. Flynn wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Flynn is looking for a sweep. Perben is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Perben lands with a punch from half guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Perben lands strikes from half guard.
Flynn trying to control but Perben postures up.
Perben winds up and cracks Flynn with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Flynn wants to improve his position but Perben is controlling well. #T3##SUB#
Perben is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Perben working the head and body with strikes.
Perben lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Perben trying to control the pace.
Perben working Flynn over with strikes.
Flynn is refusing to be controlled, as Perben sits in half guard.
Perben seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB2#
Flynn is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Perben pulls his head out easily. #T4#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Flynn wants to control but Perben is keeping busy.
Perben controlling the action here.
Perben is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Flynn has hold of Perben's hands but Perben slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Perben winds up and cracks Flynn with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Perben working over Flynn with some ground and pound. Flynn looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Perben drops an elbow to the side of Flynn's head.
Flynn is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Flynn trying to hold on to Perben's head to control him but Perben postures up.
Perben winds up and cracks Flynn with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pierre Perben 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#
Flynn fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Flynn shoots in and drives through. Perben sprawls well.
Flynn dives in and grabs Perben's left leg, looking for a takedown. Perben pushes down on Flynn's head and hops out.
Pierre Perben has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akheem Flynn.
Perben throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Flynn shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Perben as he jumps to the side. #TD#
Flynn gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Perben to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Flynn is trying to control the position but Perben postures up.
Perben showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Perben has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Flynn throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Flynn has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Perben can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Flynn is breathing heavily.#T1##SUB2#
Flynn looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Perben trying to control the position from guard on top but Flynn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Perben works over Flynn with some ground and pound from guard.
Perben postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Perben is in close to Flynn's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Perben postures up.
Perben trying to control the position from guard on top but Flynn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Perben stands up over Flynn, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Perben makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB2#
Flynn looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Perben scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T2#
Perben makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB2#
Flynn is looking for a triangle but Perben pushes his legs off easily.
Perben scoring with some ground and pound.
Perben working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Perben scoring with punches to the head and body.
Perben makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Perben with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Perben lands a couple of elbows.
Flynn trying to control the position. #SUB2#
Flynn working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Perben doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Perben manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Perben landing with the ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Perben working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Flynn's head.
Perben with a nice head shot there.#T3#
Perben working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Flynn keeping moving, preventing Perben from controlling successfully.
Perben is really struggling to control Flynn but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Perben keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Flynn's head.
Perben working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Flynn's head.
Perben chips away with some ground and pound.
Perben makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Perben 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.
Perben working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Flynn isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Perben stacks Flynn 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 Perben!
Perben trying to control the position but Flynn is working away.
Perben lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Flynn down. #T4#
Perben trying to control the action but Flynn is working from the bottom.
Flynn struggling a bit here.
Perben in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Perben working the ground and pound.
Perben trying to control the action but Flynn is working from the bottom.
Flynn looking for a sweep but Perben has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Flynn wants to control but Perben is having none of it.
Flynn takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pierre Perben dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Perben manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Flynn on his heels. He'll look to pass Flynn's guard now, I'm sure.
Perben lands a couple of elbows.
Perben works over Flynn with some ground and pound from guard.
Perben with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB2#
Perben got a little sloppy there for a moment and Flynn has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Perben has managed to get both his arms back between Flynn's legs - danger averted.
Perben working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Flynn's head.
Perben with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Perben working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Flynn's head.#SUB2#
Flynn looking for a guillotine here but Perben defends easily.
Perben scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perben trying to control the position from guard on top but Flynn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Perben scoring with punches to the head and body.
Pierre Perben overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Perben connects with a couple of short punches.#T1#
Flynn being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Perben got a little sloppy there for a moment and Flynn has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Perben has managed to get both his arms back between Flynn's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Flynn looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Flynn takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Perben's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Perben works over Flynn with some ground and pound from guard.
Perben postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Perben with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Perben wants to control from the top but Flynn keeps moving.
Perben scoring with some ground and pound.
Perben content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Perben lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#ROC#
Flynn is rocked!
Perben is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Flynn can do to turn this around?
Flynn is trying to control the position but Perben postures up. #T2#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Perben's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Perben passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Perben connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Flynn some visible discomfort.
Perben trying to control the action but Flynn is working from the bottom.
Perben grinds an elbow into Flynn's temple.
Flynn tries to improve position but can't.
Flynn manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Perben lands strikes from half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Flynn tries to roll over but Perben keeps him under control.
Perben passes to full mount!
Perben is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Perben with the ground and pound from mount.
Flynn is still in real trouble! Can Perben finish him?
Perben lands with some strikes.#T3#
Flynn wants to control but Perben is having none of it.
Flynn seems to have recovered his senses.
Perben lands with some strikes.
Perben landing strikes from the mount.
Perben landing shots from mount.
Perben lands a heavy elbow.
Perben is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Perben postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Flynn bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Perben and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pierre Perben!
An out of breath Pierre Perben thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: StrikeForce Union #18
Date: Jul 23, 2016

#R1#
AbdUllah just misses with a punch to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Flynn 's head but he takes it in his stride.
AbdUllah lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Flynn circles away quickly and effectively.
AbdUllah takes a swing at Flynn's ribcage but misses.
AbdUllah takes a swing at Flynn's ribcage but misses.
Flynn fails with the takedown
and AbdUllah counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#TD2#
Flynn shoots in and scores a nice double leg 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.
AbdUllah is looking for a sweep. Flynn is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Flynn is looking for a kimura but AbdUllah is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Flynn to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Flynn is trying for a kimura here. AbdUllah looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Flynn wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Akheem Flynn!

Event: StrikeForce Union #14
Date: Jun 25, 2016

#R1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Flynn.
Flynn tries to score a power double leg takedown but AbdUllah sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Flynn somewhat.
Flynn shoots for a takedown but AbdUllah saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Akheem Flynn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
AbdUllah looks to land a left hand but Flynn moved out of range nicely.
Akheem Flynn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
AbdUllah closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - AbdUllah lands in his opponent's guard.
AbdUllah working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Flynn has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. AbdUllah doesn't defend quickly enough and Flynn has managed to lock this one up! Can AbdUllah escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Flynn on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Akheem Flynn!

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