Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: MMAHelsinki - 161
Date: Jan 06, 2018

#R1#
Marcos swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Offord unleashes a big counter combination but Marcos bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Offord lands a nice hook to Marcos's body. Marcos takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Offord stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Marcos.#TD#
Marcos closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Marcos lands in his opponent's guard.
Marcos seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marcos's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Marcos might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Marcos content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T1#
Marcos throwing strikes from guard but Offord blocks nicely.
Offord working a defensive guard here.
Offord told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Offord keeping moving, preventing Marcos from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Marcos drops his hands momentarily and Offord takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Marcos throws a big shot that misses.#TD#
Marcos shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Offord pushes Marcos off and gets back to his feet.
Eric Offord is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Offord uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Marcos.
Offord misses with a hook
and Marcos cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Marcos is defended easily by Offord.
Marcos wants to clinch.#T3#
Marcos takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Marcos looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Marcos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Offord looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Offord moves into range and connects with a jab.
Offord lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Offord takes one to the chin there.
Marcos smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Offord throws a right and a left that Marcos avoids nicely.
Offord throws out a leg kick but Marcos moves out of range and Offord only half commits.
Marcos throws a leg kick but Offord sees it coming and moves out of range.
Danga de danga de dang - Offord scores with a four punch combination!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Offord misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marcos.
Marcos will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Offord misses with an attempted mid kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Offord.
Marcos lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Offord scores with a nice strike.#T4#
Marcos connects with a looping right hand.
Both fighters circling a little - Marcos finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #TD#
Marcos gets a takedown into half guard.
Marcos missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Offord won't allow Marcos to pass to mount.
Marcos seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Offord does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Offord is trying to get back to full guard.
Marcos winds up and cracks Offord 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.

A close round but Eric Offord will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Marcos is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#TD#
Marcos shoots in and gets a takedown into Offord's guard.
Marcos trying to control the position from guard on top but Offord is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marcos throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Offord works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Marcos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Offord is keeping the position for now.
Marcos is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Offord is pulling down on Marcos's head to control his posture. #T1#
Offord trying to control the position.
Marcos preventing the sweep.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Marcos postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Marcos is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Offord controls Marcos momentarily but Marcos frees himself.
Marcos 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.
Offord avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Offord tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Offord looks to land a left hand but Marcos moved out of range nicely.
Offord looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Eric Offord seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Offord ducks under a wild hook from Marcos.
The fighters circling - Marcos throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Offord shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Marcos eats them both and turns towards Offord to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Offord throws a right hand that misses
and Marcos cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Marcos throws a wild body kick that Offord sees coming a mile off.
Offord throws out a counter right but Marcos avoids it with no problem.
Marcos throws a nice head kick!
Marcos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Offord.
Marcos displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Offord throws out the jab.
Marcos wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Marcos's corner calls for a 1-2. Marcos obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Marcos tries to close the distance and clinch up but Offord swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Offord lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Marcos has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Marcos and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Marcos checks the leg kick nicely there. #T3#
Marcos fails with the takedown
enabling Offord to counter with a crisp jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Marcos. Offord does a little dance to reset his feet.
Offord lands with a good body shot.
Offord lands with a hook. Marcos tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Marcos tries to clinch but Offord moves out of range.
Offord swings for the body but Marcos moves out of range.
Marcos tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Offord throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Marcos lands a front kick.#TD#
Marcos scores with a takedown into Offord's guard.
Marcos throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Marcos wants to control from the top but Offord keeps moving.
Offord trying to keep a closed guard but Marcos is proving a slippery customer. #T4#
Marcos in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Damiao Marcos overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Marcos accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Marcos throws a big right hand that misses.
Marcos looking to sit in guard and control but Offord gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SU2#
Offord gets to his feet. Marcos looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Marcos lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CUT#
It looks like Eric Offord has been cut.
Marcos takes one on the chin but seems OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Eric Offord will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Eric Offord's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Marcos throws a jab but it's blocked by Offord.
A jab from Marcos misses.
It seemed like Offord was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A head kick misses from Marcos.
Marcos tries to clinch up but Offord circles away and keeps his distance.#TD#
Marcos fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Offord to the ground. Marcos is now in Offord's guard.
Marcos is in close to Offord's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Marcos throwing strikes from guard but Offord blocks nicely.
Marcos throws an elbow that misses. Offord uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Marcos's guard. Nice move by Offord!#REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marcos wants to sweep here but Offord controlling him for the moment. #SU2#
Offord gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #T1#
Nice defenses there by Offord.
A cross from Offord lands.
Offord lands a nice shot that snaps Marcos's head back.
Offord cracks Marcos with a right hand to the side of the head.
Offord lands with a nice combination. Marcos backs away looking to recover.
Marcos closes the distance and clinches up with Offord, looking for a takedown. Marcos pushes Offord against the cage but Offord circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A little jabbing left from Offord on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Marcos throws a head kick that misses.
Marcos darts in looking for a takedown but Offord gets double underhooks and turns Marcos into the cage.
Offord will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Marcos blocks a jab.
The fighters circling - Offord throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Marcos lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marcos connects with a solid leg kick.
Marcos turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Damiao Marcos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Offord looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
As Offord tries to get set, Marcos tries to push him back and clinch up but Offord manages to avoid the attempt.
Offord has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#TD#
Marcos shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Marcos was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#SUB#
Marcos goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Offord rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Marcos's guard! Nice work there by Offord!
Marcos is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Marcos sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Offord defending well though.
Marcos thows a huge punch but Offord dodges it nicely.
Marcos working the head and body with strikes.
Marcos thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T3#
Marcos sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Offord defending well though.
Marcos thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Offord's head.
Offord moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Marcos with a flurry of punches that miss.
Eric Offord is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Marcos stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Offord swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Offord keeping moving, preventing Marcos from controlling successfully.
Marcos loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Marcos loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Offord wants to sweep here but Marcos controlling him for the moment.
Marcos connects with a couple of short punches.
Marcos throws an elbow that misses. Offord uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Marcos's guard. Nice move by Offord!#REVB##SU2#
Offord gets to his feet. Marcos looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Marcos wants to slow Offord down by chopping away at his legs.
Marcos on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Offord. Offord obviously looking to wear him down.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:29

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

Event: MMAHelsinki - 157
Date: Dec 09, 2017

#R1#
Marcus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Offord.
Marcus will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Marcus shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Offord but Offord pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Marcus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Marcus shoots in for a double leg but Offord sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
It looked like Offord wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Offord looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Eric Offord has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Simon Marcus.
The fighters circling - Offord throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Offord gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Offord ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marcus moves away.
Offord swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Offord misses with a body shot.
Offord turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marcus looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD2#
Marcus shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Marcus was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Offord is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Marcus's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T1#
Marcus working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #SUB2#
Marcus is looking for a kimura here.
Marcus winds up and cracks Offord with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Marcus sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Offord defending well though.
Marcus missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Marcus wants to take a breather but Offord is having none of it. #T2#
Marcus tries to pass the half guard into mount. Offord knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Marcus thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Marcus wants to free his trapped foot but Offord is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Marcus has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Marcus is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Marcus thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Offord's head. #SUB2#
Marcus seems to be looking for submissions.
Marcus sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Offord defending well though. #T3#
Marcus tries to pass to full mount but Offord defends it.
Marcus is trying to control. Offord wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Marcus is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Marcus seems to be working for a kimura but Offord defends the submission attempt.
Marcus is trying to control the action in half guard but Offord is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Offord checks the leg kick nicely there.
Eric Offord is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Marcus shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Offord as he jumps to the side.
Offord misses with an attempted mid kick.
Offord misses with a straight right.
Marcus shoots in looking for a takedown. Offord tries to sprawl out of it but Marcus keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Offord manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Offord throws a big shot that misses.
Offord goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Offord waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Marcus.
Nice sprawl there from Offord as Marcus shoots in.
Marcus with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Offord to score with a decent uppercut.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Offord pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Marcus scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Marcus scores with a nice head shot.
Marcus throws a leg kick but Offord checks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Eric Offord will probably get the nod.
That's time! Offord's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Nice shot by Offord.
Marcus misses with a takedown attempt - Offord sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Marcus shoots in and drives through. Offord sprawls well.
Marcus scores with the left hand. Offord knows he should have avoided that one.
Marcus misses with a takedown attempt - Offord sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Offord throwing a counter right hand but Marcus manages to avoid it.
Eric Offord has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Simon Marcus.
Marcus shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Offord misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marcus.
Offord misses with a body shot.
Offord cracks Marcus with a right hand to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Offord throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Marcus on the side of the head.
Marcus shoots in for a double leg but Offord sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Marcus shoots in for a takedown but Offord shows good takedown defense.
Eric Offord is winning the standup battle so far.
Offord is looking to land body kicks.
Offord throws a lazy right hand but Marcus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1#
Marcus shoots in and drives through. Offord sprawls well.
Marcus is breathing heavily.
Marcus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Offord.
Offord explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Offord takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Offord lunges at Marcus with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Marcus's hand.
Offord bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Marcus throws a right hand that Offord ducks under and follows up with a left that Offord also avoids with ease.
Offord lands with a good body shot.
Eric Offord seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Offord catches Marcus with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Offord looks to score with a jab to the body but Marcus is just out of range.
Offord gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Offord connects with the punch.
Offord scores with a hook.
Marcus takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Marcus misses with a jab, cross combination. #T2#
Offord scores with a body shot.
Marcus fails with the takedown
and Offord connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Offord throws out a loose jab but Marcus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Offord clobbers Marcus with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Marcus throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Marcus looks for a takedown but Offord sprawls well.
Simon Marcus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A good leg kick by Offord.
Nice body kick from Offord.
Offord is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Marcus can do to turn this around?
Offord throws a nice outside leg kick.
Marcus fails to land with a series of punches.
Offord lands with a nice body punch.
Marcus walks into a stiff left hand from Offord.#T3#
Offord wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Offord scores with the left hand. Marcus knows he should have avoided that one.
Offord ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Marcus takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Offord scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Offord cracks Marcus with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Offord has knocked Marcus down with a huge combo! Offord steps away and waves a wobbly Marcus back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#
Marcus is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Offord throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Marcus stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Marcus is still on wobbly legs! Can Offord finish him?
Marcus on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Marcus is defended easily by Offord.
Marcus seems to have recovered his senses.
Offord scores with a leg kick.
Marcus with a poor takedown
and Offord connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4##KD#
Offord lands a big head kick that sends Marcus tumbling to the mat! Offord takes a step backwards and waves Marcus back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Offord lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Eric Offord!
A relieved looking Eric Offord 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: MMAHelsinki - 149
Date: Oct 21, 2017

#R1#
Offord throws a sloppy head kick and Turner moves out of range easily.
Offord cracks Turner with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Offord throws a push kick but Turner slaps the foot to one side.
Offord takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #CUT2#
It looks like Eric Offord has been cut.
Turner takes one to the side of the head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Turner looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Offord tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Turner was well out of range. Poor timing from Offord.#CL2#
Turner rushes Offord and presses him up against the cage.
Turner swings wildly with an uppercut but Offord uses good head movement to avoid it.
Turner cracks Offord with a nice body shot.
Offord misses with a hook to the ribs.
A body shot lands from Turner.
Offord misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Offord fails to land.
A short right from Turner.
Offord makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Turner tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Offord swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Turner's coach down at Touch Of Death Combat Academy was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Turner's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#T1#
Turner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Turner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Turner.
Good body shot from Turner.
Offord is breathing heavily.
Turner presses Offord against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Turner throws a head punch that misses.
Offord misses with a punch on the inside.
Turner is pushing Offord up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Turner doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Offord makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Turner tries a body shot but Offord blocks it.
Turner can't find room to land a body shot as Offord controls the action.
Turner misses with a punch to the body.
Turner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Offord misses with a short punch on the inside.
Offord lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short left from Turner.
Offord's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #T2#
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Turner controlling the action here for a moment.
Turner receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Offord scores with a shot to the side of Turner's head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A shot in the inside from Turner.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Turner.
Offord has a couple of punches blocked by Turner.
Turner goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Offord lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Offord misses with a short punch on the inside.
Offord swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Offord fails to land.
Turner working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Turner taking a breather.
Offord misses with some punches.
Turner tries to throw a body punch but Offord avoids it by throwing Turner back against the cage. #T3#
Turner pushes Offord back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Turner blocking some punches.
Offord tries to work over Turner's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Turner tries a body shot but Offord blocks it.
Offord misses with a short punch on the inside.
I was talking to Offord's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Turner misses with a punch on the inside.
Turner throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Offords head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Offord.
Offord swings wildly with an uppercut but Turner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Turner gets through Offord's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Turner misses with a punch on the inside.
Turner stalling in the clinch. #BC2#
Turner breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Offord fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Turner checks it well. #CL2#
Turner closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Turner blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Turner.
Turner misses with a short punch on the inside.
Turner lands a body punch in the clinch. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Offord swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Offord throws a head punch that misses.
Turner blocks a body shot from Offord.
Turner stalling in the clinch but Offord improves position.
Offord swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Offord misses with a hook from the clinch.
The referee calls for Turner to work.
Offord blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Offord has a couple of punches blocked by Turner.
Turner scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Offord tries to work over Turner's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Offord misses with a hook to the ribs.
Turner tries a body shot but Offord blocks it.
Offord tries to throw a body punch but Turner avoids it by throwing Offord back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Offord.
Turner swings wildly with an uppercut but Offord uses good head movement to avoid it.
Offord misses with a hook from the clinch.
Turner misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ben Turner will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Eric Offord'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#
Turner moves into range and lands a nice body kick. #CL2#
Turner closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Offord blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Turner tries to throw a body punch but Offord avoids it by throwing Turner back against the cage.
Turner is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Turner lands with a short shot to the head.
Turner throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Offords head.
Turner misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Turner lands a hook that snaps the head of Offord backwards.
Offord misses with a short punch on the inside.
Turner stalling the fight. #BC2#
Turner's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Turner tries to clinch but Offord is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Offord misses with a right hand
and Turner counters with a nice body kick.
Offord will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Turner takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T1#
Turner tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Turner tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Offord paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Turner doesn't manage to clinch there - Offord circles away.
Turner is looking to clinch but Offord is avoiding it.
Turner has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CL2#
Turner clinches.
Offord swings wildly with an uppercut but Turner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Turner can't find room to land a body shot as Offord controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Offord fails to land.
Turner blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Turner lands a nice shot to the body.
Offord swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Turner lands an uppercut.
Offord misses with some punches.
Turner blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Offord misses with a hook from the clinch.
Offord misses with a punch on the inside.
Offord swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T2#
Offord misses with a punch to the body.
Offord misses with the head strike.
Offord tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Offord swings wildly with an uppercut but Turner uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Offord fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Offord misses with some punches.
A bit of stalling here from Turner.
Turner swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Offord fails to land.
Offord scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Offord misses with some punches.
Offord prevents a body shot from Turner.
Offord blocks an uppercut.
Turner tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Turner lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Turner misses with a punch on the inside.
A bit of stalling here from Turner.
Turner misses with a short punch on the inside.
Turner tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
Offord prevents a body shot from Turner.
A head punch on the inside from Turner fails to land.
Turner's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Turner prevents a body shot from Offord.
Offord misses with the head strike.
Offord misses with a hook from the clinch.
Offord blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Offord fails to land.
Turner lands a right hand that snaps the head of Offord backwards.
Turner lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Turner lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Offord has a couple of punches blocked by Turner.
Offord tries to throw a body punch but Turner avoids it by throwing Offord back against the cage.
Offord scores with a shot to the side of Turner's head. #BC2#
Turner breaks the clinch.
Turner checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#CL2#
Turner clinches.
Turner is looking to control Offord's arms but Offord gets an underhook and turns him. Now Turner has his back to the cage.
Offord misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
Offord fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
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!
Turner scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Offord throws a head punch that misses.
Offord working aggressively here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Turner.
Turner lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Turner doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Offord misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Turner lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Turner scores with a shot to the side of Offord's head. #ROC2#
Offord is rocked!
Turner blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Oh Offord is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Offord has a couple of punches blocked by Turner.
Turner misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ben Turner seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Turner blocks an uppercut.
Offord seems to have got his legs back now.
Offord swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Offord has a couple of punches blocked by Turner.
Turner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Offord.
Offord misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ben Turner will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Eric Offord's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Turner clinches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Offord.
Turner lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Offord lands a shoulder strike.
Offord working aggressively here.
Turner tries to throw a body punch but Offord avoids it by throwing Turner back against the cage.
Offord misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Turner.
Offord fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Turner working aggressively here.
Turner blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Turner.
Turner working aggressively here.
Offord tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Offord swings wildly with an uppercut but Turner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Offord tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Turner blocks an uppercut.
Offord blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Offord cracks Turner with a nice body shot.#T1#
Turner lands with a light punch inside.
Offord lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Offord.
Offord doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Turner misses with a hook from the clinch.
Offord lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Offord lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Offord misses with a body punch.
Offord blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Turner lands with a short shot to the head.
Turner blocks an uppercut.
Offord misses with a body punch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Turner fails to land.
Turner lands a hook that snaps the head of Offord backwards.
Offord misses with the head strike.
Turner gets through Offord's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Turner lands a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Offord lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Eric Offord has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Offord swings wildly with an uppercut but Turner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Offord has a couple of punches blocked by Turner. #BC2#
Turner breaks from the clinch.
Offord looks to land a right hand but Turner moved out of range.#CL2#
Turner clinches up with Offord and pushes him back against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Offord.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Turner.
Turner lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Offord.
Turner lands a hook that snaps the head of Offord backwards.
Turner working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Offord's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch on the inside from Offord fails to land.
Offord lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Turner backwards.
Good body shot from Turner.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Turner blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice body punch from Turner - that landed with a thud. #T3#
Turner blocking some punches.
Turner has Offord pushed against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Turner fails to land.
Offord doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Turner.
Turner working aggressively here.
Offord misses with a punch on the inside.
A short left from Turner.
Turner blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Turner lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC2#
Turner's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Offord keeps the fight on the outside.
A big left from Offord misses.
Turner is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ben Turner is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Turner slips a jab from Offord.#CL2#
Turner instigates a clinch. #T4#
Turner working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Still in the clinch, Turner scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Offord.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Turner lands with a light punch inside.
Turner doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Offord working aggressively here.
Turner lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Turner creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Offord with a big uppercut! Offord tries to clinch up but Turner pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Offord to the mat! Offord covers up and Turner unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ben Turner!
Ben Turner thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 143
Date: Sep 15, 2017

#R1#
Smiff misses with a takedown attempt - Offord sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Offord misses with a wild body shot.
And Smiff tries to counter it with a takedown but Offord pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Offord definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Smiff takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Smiff fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Offord scores with a nice head shot.
Offord scores with a hook.#KD#
Offord lands a left and a right that send Smiff crashing to the mat, dazed. Offord thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CUT#
It looks like Quinoa Smiff has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smiff tries to clinch up but Offord circles away and keeps his distance.
Smiff fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
It looked like Offord was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Smiff.
Offord moves out of range as Smiff throws a body kick.
Offord throws a body kick that misses.
Smiff thuds a left hand into Offord's body.
Smiff tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Offord was well out of range. Poor timing from Smiff.#T1#
Offord cracks a nice hook into Smiff's ribs.
Offord misses with a right hand
and Smiff counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Smiff is looking to clinch.
Good shot there by Offord.
Smiff blocks a low kick nicely.
Offord looks to throw the jab but Smiff is out of range.
Offord bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Smiff's head backwards.
Smiff takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Eric Offord is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Offord misses the shot to the body. #CL2#
Smiff gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A short right from Offord on the inside.
Offord misses with a punch on the inside.
Offord is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#BC2#
Smiff breaks the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A telegraphed right hand from Offord misses the target.
Smiff walks into a jab.
Smiff fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #T2#
Offord is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Offord dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Smiff shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Offord as he avoids it easily.
Eric Offord has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Quinoa Smiff.
Smiff uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Offord.
Nice uppercut there from Offord.
Jab by Offord.
A looping hook to the body misses from Offord. Smiff does a little dance to reset his feet.
A head kick by Offord misses
and Smiff counters with a stiff right hand.
Offord uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smiff.
Smiff takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Smiff defending well as Offord loads up on a big left hand.
Smiff feints the counter takedown.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Offord can't find room to land a body shot as Smiff controls the action.
Smiff struggles to land a body shot inside as Offord controls his hands. #T3#
Smiff trying to stall but Offord improves his position.
Smiff swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Offord lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Smiff or not. #BC2#
Smiff breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Offord is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smiff.
Smiff appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Offord misses with a double jab
and Smiff counters with a straight right hand.
Smiff lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Smiff.
Offord looks to score with a jab to the body but Smiff is just out of range.
As Offord backs off Smiff throws a huge counter combo but Offord manages to avoid it all.
Offord scores with a nice head shot.
Smiff misses with a low kick.
Offord seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Offord is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Offord connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Smiff shoots in and drives through. Offord sprawls well.#TD2#
Smiff shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Offord keeping moving, preventing Smiff from controlling successfully. #T4#
Offord has control of Smiff's left arm, preventing Smiff from doing any damage.
Smiff controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Offord will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Smiff pushing down on Offord's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Smiff throws a strike but Offord avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smiff trying to control the position from guard on top but Offord is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smiff pushing down on Offord's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#SUB2#
Offord is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Smiff has latched onto it... Big trouble! Smiff pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Offord is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Smiff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Quinoa Smiff!
Quinoa Smiff really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Red Light Coffeeshop logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 138
Date: Aug 16, 2017

#R1#
Offord stuffs the takedown.
Offord seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Offord looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Munoz fails to land the takedown.
Offord fires out a quick counter leg kick but Munoz just manages to avoid it.
Offord scores with a nice head shot.
Munoz darts in looking for a takedown but Offord gets double underhooks and turns Munoz into the cage.
Eric Offord has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dark Munoz.
Offord with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Munoz lands a really nice looking cross but Offord seems unphased.
Offord throws a nice outside leg kick.
Offord throws a combination. Munoz tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#TD2#
Munoz gets the takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
I wouldn't like to be where Offord is right now.
Offord struggling a bit here.
Munoz in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Munoz has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1#
Offord sneaks back into half guard.
Offord tries to get to full guard but Munoz has control of the leg.
Offord is working hard here to advance position.
Munoz misses with a head shot. Offord uses the momentum to regain guard.
Munoz is looking to work some ground and pound but Offord has wrist control.
Offord is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Munoz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Offord looking to hit a scissor sweep but Munoz is one step ahead there. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Munoz postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Munoz slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Offord is trying to keep Munoz in close.
Offord looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Offord keeping moving, preventing Munoz from controlling successfully.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Offord is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Offord thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Offord keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T3#
Munoz wants to get back to his feet.
Offord with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Offord has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Offord is looking to take a break and control but Munoz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Offord moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Offord moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Munoz avoids the body shot from Offord.
Offord takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Munoz tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Offord defends well and Munoz ends up having to push Offord into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Offord tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Munoz misses with a takedown attempt - Offord sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eric Offord dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Munoz moves out of range of the strikes.
Offord misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Munoz. #CL#
Offord drives through and clinches with Munoz against the cage.
Offord throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Munoz prevents a body shot from Offord.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Offord prevents a takedown attempt there.
Offord softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Offord misses with a punch to the body.
Munoz's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Offord pushes Munoz back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Offord lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Munoz backwards. #BC2#
Munoz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Munoz misses with a takedown attempt
and Offord counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Munoz tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Offord ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Munoz throws a right hand that Offord ducks under and follows up with a left that Offord also avoids with ease.
It looked like Offord was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Munoz.
Offord fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Offord misses with a body shot.
Munoz has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Offord.
Offord stuns Munoz with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Offord stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Offord wants it to stay on the feet.
Offord half committed to a counter leg kick.
Eric Offord has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dark Munoz.
Munoz is breathing heavily.#CL#
Offord pushes Munoz up against the cage in a clinch.
Offord comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Offord lands with a left to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Offord can't find room to land a body shot as Munoz controls the action.
Munoz prevents a body shot from Offord.
A right hook to the body lands for Offord. #T2#
Offord can't find room to land a body shot as Munoz controls the action.
Offord lands a nice uppercut.
Offord lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Munoz or not.
Offord tries a body shot but Munoz blocks it.
Offord lands a hook to the side of the head.
Offord lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Offord prevents a takedown attempt there.
A nice left hand lands by Offord.
Offord lands with a right to the head.
Offord lands a body shot in the clinch.
Offord lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T3#
A short uppercut from Offord.
A short left from Offord. #ROC#
Munoz is rocked!
Offord is working Munoz over against the cage.
Offord lands a body shot.
A body shot lands from Offord.
Offord lands an uppercut.
Munoz is still on wobbly legs! Can Offord finish him?
Eric Offord has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Offord cracks Munoz with a nice body shot.
Offord lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Munoz or not.
Still in the clinch, Offord scores with a nice short uppercut.
Good body shot from Offord.
Offord pushes Munoz against the cage. Offord is working some dirty boxing. Offord pushes off with a quick right hook! Munoz goes down! Munoz tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Offord moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eric Offord!
Eric Offord seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: D54 Farewell
Date: Jun 17, 2017

#R1#
Offord misses with a head kick.
Hardy is looking to counter punch.
Offord swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Offord is looking to land body kicks.
A low kick from Offord is predictable there
letting Hardy counter with a right hand.
Hardy misses with a looping left.
Offord moves out of range as Hardy strikes.
Hardy takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #KD#
Hardy drops Offord with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Offord looks back up at him and smiles so Hardy waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#
Offord is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Eric Offord has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hardy explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A swing and a miss from Hardy.
Offord with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The fighters circle momentarily. Offord darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Offord throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Offord ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hardy moves away.
Offord throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
Offord walks into a left hand.
Offord is still on wobbly legs! Can Hardy finish him?
Offord looks to throw a body kick
and Hardy makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Offord seems to have recovered his senses.
Hardy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Eric Offord seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Offord throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Hardy.
Offord throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Offord gets off balance looking for a body kick#KD#
and Hardy counters with a nice right hand that sends Offord toppling to the canvas! Offord scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Hardy finish him?!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crunch! Offord slams his shin into Hardy's torso.
Hardy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Offord throws a head kick that misses
and Hardy counters with a nice kick to the body.
Offord looks winded!
Offord throws a head kick that Hardy semi-blocks.
Offord attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Offord misses with the body kick
and Hardy makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Hardy. Offord shrugs it off though. #T2#
Hardy lands with a nice body punch.
Hardy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Offord misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hardy.
Hardy is looking to slow Offord down with leg kicks.
Offord misses with a leg kick
and Hardy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hardy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Offord moves away.
Hardy blocks a low kick nicely.
And Hardy counters with a quick kick to the body but Offord blocks it.
Offord tries to land a front kick but Hardy steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hardy lands with a kick to the ribs.
Hardy throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Offord crumples to the floor and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Outlaw Hardy!
A relieved looking Outlaw Hardy 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: D45 Galvao Vs Jacquard II
Date: Apr 15, 2017

#R1#
Offord swats away the attempt to clinch by Vallely.
Vallely tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Offord swivels and escapes.
Vallely throws a quick inside leg kick.
Vallely has a takedown stuffed.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vallely. Offord does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vallely tries a head kick but it misses.
Horrible takedown attempt by Vallely or perhaps it was just good defense by Offord, which made it look bad.
Eric Offord has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Vallely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vallely takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Offord attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Vallely with the counter takedown but Offord avoids it easily.#T1#
Vallely moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Offord misses with a straight left.
Offord takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Eric Offord is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vallely pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Offord is looking to counter the offense by Vallely and move into the clinch.
Offord misses with a straight right.
Vallely tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Vallely shoots for a double leg takedown but Offord sprawls well. He's pushed Vallely's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Offord throws the left hand but Vallely avoids the punch easily.
Vallely takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Vallely tries for a takedown but Offord sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Vallely tries to clinch but Offord is having none of it.
Mike Vallely seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vallely is looking to clinch but Offord is avoiding it.
Offord lands with a cross.
Some wild striking there from Vallely. #T2#
Vallely shoots in and drives through. Offord sprawls well.
Offord seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Offord circles away from the clinch attempt.
Offord throws a body punch but Vallely moves out of range.
Vallely throws a counter combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vallely gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL#
and Offord counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Offord working aggressively here.
Offord stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Vallely misses with a punch to the body.
Offord lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Vallely.
Vallely is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Offord to keep the fight standing.
Offord misses with a punch on the inside. #T3#
Offord misses with a punch on the inside.
Offord stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Vallely tries to pull guard but Offord forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Offord goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Offord throws an elbow but it misses.
Offord lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Offord pushes Vallely back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vallely blocks an elbow strike.
Offord lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Vallely lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Offord gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Vallely.
Vallely is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Offord pulls him back up using the underhooks. #T4#
A right handed body shot lands from Offord.
Offord throws a head punch that misses.
Offord throws a head punch that misses.
Vallely is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Offord to keep the fight standing.
Vallely can't get the takedown.
Offord misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vallely wants to stall.
Offord working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Vallely tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Offord just stands there and leans against the cage.
Offord prevents the takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eric Offord dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Offord throws a leg kick but Vallely sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Offord, right into the meat.
Offord misses with a looping left.
Vallely wants to clinch.
Vallely slips under a jab.
Offord throws a chopping leg kick but Vallely manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Vallely has a takedown stuffed.
Mike Vallely is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vallely with a poor takedown #CL#
and Offord counters by clinching up.
Vallely wants to take the fight to the mat but Offord manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Eric Offord has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Vallely.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #T1#
Vallely tries to break free but Offord pushes him back against the cage.
Offord throws a punch but it's blocked by Vallely.
Vallely blocks a body shot from Offord. #BC2#
Vallely's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Offord lands a slapping body shot.
Offord fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Vallely takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Vallely is breathing heavily.
Vallely takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Offord connects with a single shot there.
Vallely ducks under a wild hook from Offord.
Offord throws a leg kick #CL2#
and Vallely counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Vallely.
Offord lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T2#
Vallely tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vallely stalling in the clinch but Offord improves position.
Offord blocks a body shot from Vallely.
Vallely avoids the elbow strike from Offord, against the cage.
Vallely looking for a takedown. #BC2#
Vallely's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Eric Offord is winning the standup battle so far.
Vallely gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL#
and Offord counters by moving into the clinch.
Offord working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Offord throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vallelys head. #TD2#
Vallely jumps into guard, dragging Offord to the mat.
Offord won't allow Vallely to sweep him here.
Vallely is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Vallely looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T3#
Offord content to stall in guard here.
Vallely pulls Offord in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Offord wants to get up but he can't break Vallely's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB2#
Vallely is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Offord defends well.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Offord works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Vallely wants to get back to full guard.
It looks like Offord is going to stand back up.
Vallely is looking for a sweep. Offord is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Vallely shoots in but Offord avoids the takedown attempt easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Offord fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Vallely tries to close the distance and clinch but Offord swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Offord seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eric Offord dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Offord avoids the head kick by Vallely.
Offord listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Offord leaves Vallely with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Offord wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Vallely shoots in for a double leg but Offord sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Vallely tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Offord paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Offord dips to his left and cracks Vallely with an uppercut!
Offord fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Vallely on the side of the head.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Offord has knocked Vallely down with a huge combo! Offord steps away and waves a wobbly Vallely back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#
Vallely is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Offord fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vallely manages to avoid it.
Vallely is still on wobbly legs! Can Offord finish him?
Vallely is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Vallely seems to have recovered his senses.
Nice shot by Offord.#T1#
Offord fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Vallely has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Vallely goes for a double leg but Offord avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Offord continues to drive forward.
Eric Offord has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Vallely.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Vallely is defended easily by Offord.
Vallely tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Offord paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Offord tries to counter by clinching up but Vallely breaks away and moves out of range.
Offord is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Vallely moves out of range of the leg kick from Offord.
Offord takes a swing at Vallely's ribcage but misses.
Vallely fails in his attempt to clinch.
Offord scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T2#
Nice sprawl there from Offord as Vallely shoots in.
A head kick misses from Vallely.
Offord scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Offord is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vallely can do to turn this around?
Vallely takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Offord avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Offord wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Vallely dives in and grabs Offord's left leg, looking for a takedown. Offord pushes down on Vallely's head and hops out.
Offord keeps the fight on the outside.
Good leg kick by Offord there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Offord looks to score with a jab to the body but Vallely is just out of range.
Offord connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Offord swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Offord looks to score with a jab to the body but Vallely is just out of range.#CL2#
Vallely darts in and clinches Offord up against the cage.#T3#
Offord lands a left hand.
Vallely has Offord pushed against the cage.
Vallely tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #TD2#
Vallely has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Offord uses from the top position.
Vallely wants to improve his position but instead Offord has moved into half guard.
Eric Offord is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #SU#
Offord stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Vallely checks the leg kick nicely there.
A decent looking cross lands there for Offord.#T4#
Offord throws a good cross that connects.
Offord throws a leg kick which misses Vallely's front leg but catches the back leg as Vallely tries to avoid it.
Offord slips a jab and a cross from Vallely.
Offord uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vallely.
Offord cracks Vallely with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Vallely misses with a takedown attempt #CL#
and Offord counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Offord pressing his opponent against the cage.
Vallely can't break the clinch.
Mike Vallely has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vallely misses with a body punch.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight for Eric Offord!
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight for Eric Offord!
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight for Eric Offord!

Eric Offord wins by unanimous decision!
Eric Offord bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: D39
Date: Mar 05, 2017

#R1#
Offord moves out of range of the strikes.
Koreshkov shoots in for a double leg but Offord sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
It looked like Offord was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Koreshkov.
Koreshkov missing with a left hand there. Offord was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Offord swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Koreshkov connects with a crisp jab.
Nice defenses there by Offord.
Offord swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And Koreshkov tries to counter it with a takedown but Offord pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Koreshkov scores with a sloppy right hand. Offord should have avoided that one.
Offord lands with a right hand.
Offord throws a left and a right that both miss #TD2#
and Koreshkov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Koreshkov.
Koreshkov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Koreshkov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Koreshkov throws a strike but Offord rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Offord postures up.
Offord will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1##SUB2#
Koreshkov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Offord doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Offord manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Koreshkov looking to control.
Koreshkov managing to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Koreshkov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Offord controls the pace.
Koreshkov seems keen to control Offord's posture.
Offord pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Koreshkov is keeping the position for now. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Offord stopping the sweep attempt from Koreshkov.
Koreshkov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Offord won't allow Koreshkov to sweep him here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Offord stuffs the takedown.
Offord was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Offord connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Offord throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Offord on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Eric Offord is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Koreshkov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Offord staying out of range there.
Koreshkov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Offord misses.
Offord slips a straight right by Koreshkov.
Koreshkov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Offord's jab looks to have found its range, popping Koreshkov under the eye.
Koreshkov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Offord misses the shot to the body.
Koreshkov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The crowd cheers as Offord lands an impressive looking overhand right. Koreshkov doesn't seem phased though.
Koreshkov avoids the body shot from Offord. #T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Koreshkov. Offord does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Offord throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Koreshkov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Offord jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Offord misses with a lunging right hand #TD2#
and Koreshkov counters with a single leg into guard. Offord didn't expect that.
Koreshkov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Koreshkov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Offord working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Koreshkov.
Koreshkov stays in close to Offord's body and controls the position.
Koreshkov tries to free his leg and advance position but Offord is retaining full guard.
Offord on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Offord tries to get out of the position.
Offord is pulling down on Koreshkov's head. It's preventing any offense from Koreshkov, at least for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Koreshkov dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Offord misses with a double jab
and Koreshkov counters with a nice body shot.
Koreshkov fails with a takedown attempt.
Offord is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Koreshkov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koreshkov shoots in and drives through. Offord sprawls well.
It looked like Offord was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Offord connects with the punch.
Offord lands a lovely overhand right.
Koreshkov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T1#
Offord misses the shot to the body.
Koreshkov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Offord misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Koreshkov.
Jab, jab by Offord - just one landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Koreshkov misses the target.
A little feinted left hand from Offord on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Koreshkov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Koreshkov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Koreshkov tries to score with a low kick but Offord moves his leg out of the way.
Koreshkov defending well as Offord loads up on a big left hand.
Offord uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A big right from Offord misses.
Alexander Koreshkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Koreshkov lands a nice looking body shot. #T2#
Koreshkov misses with a body punch
letting Offord counter with a right hand.
Koreshkov misses with a hook
and Offord counters with a right hand 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!
Offord misses with a hook. Koreshkov ducked under it nicely.
Offord throws an overhand right that lands on Koreshkov's shoulder, as Koreshkov tries to avoid the shot.
Offord staying out of range there.
Koreshkov has a takedown stuffed.
Eric Offord has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Koreshkov.
Offord tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Koreshkov was well out of range. Poor timing from Offord.
Koreshkov with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Offord counter with a right hand.
Offord misses with a hook. Koreshkov ducked under it nicely. #TD2#
Koreshkov scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Koreshkov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T3#
Offord regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Koreshkov.
Koreshkov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Koreshkov postures up in Offord's guard and throws a big left but Offord blocks it.
Koreshkov wants to pass the guard but Offord is keeping the position.
Offord utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Koreshkov throwing strikes from guard but Offord blocks nicely.
Offord utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Koreshkov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Offord works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Koreshkov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Koreshkov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Offord works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Koreshkov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Koreshkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Offord is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Koreshkov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Koreshkov working the strikes but Offord uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Offord avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Koreshkov.
Offord blocking the ground and pound attempt from Koreshkov.
Koreshkov wants to control but Offord is keeping him busy.
Koreshkov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Offord is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Eric Offord will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Koreshkov throws a jab but it's blocked by Offord.
Koreshkov scores with a jab.
Offord misses the jab.
Koreshkov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Koreshkov slips under a jab.
Offord uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Koreshkov.
It looked like Offord wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Offord scores with a sloppy right hand. Koreshkov should have avoided that one.
Koreshkov connects with a nice looking jab.
Koreshkov sizes up Offord with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Offord misses with an uppercut.
Koreshkov cracks Offord with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Offord throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Koreshkov slips under a jab from Offord.#T1#
Koreshkov lands with a nice body punch.
Koreshkov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#TD2#
Koreshkov darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Offord pushes Koreshkov off but Koreshkov dives into side control.
Koreshkov trying to control the position but Offord is working away.
Koreshkov sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Offord is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Koreshkov is working Offord over with some ground and pound from side control.
Koreshkov looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Offord is avoiding damage well.
Eric Offord has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Koreshkov throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
An elbow from Koreshkov crashes against the mat.
The ground and pound from Koreshkov seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Koreshkov grinds an elbow into Offord's temple.
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!
Offord regains half guard, as Koreshkov was trying to land strikes.
Offord is not content to let Koreshkov control the position.
Koreshkov is just content to waste time from the top position. Offord takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Koreshkov throws a big right hand that misses. #T3#
Koreshkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Offord is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Koreshkov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Koreshkov trying to control but Offord is working from the bottom.
Offord is trying to control the position but Koreshkov postures up.
Koreshkov throws a strike but Offord rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Koreshkov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Offord's guard. #REVB#
Koreshkov lands a couple of digs.
Offord utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Offord keeping moving, preventing Koreshkov from controlling successfully. #T4#
Koreshkov is looking to work some ground and pound but Offord has wrist control.
Koreshkov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Koreshkov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Koreshkov postures up and lands a big shot to Offord's brow.
Koreshkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Offord is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Offord utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Koreshkov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Koreshkov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Alexander Koreshkov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#ROC2#
Offord is rocked!
Alexander Koreshkov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Koreshkov postures up in Offord's guard and throws a big left but Offord blocks it.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight for Alexander Koreshkov!
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight for Alexander Koreshkov!
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight for Alexander Koreshkov!

Alexander Koreshkov wins by unanimous decision!
Alexander Koreshkov thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: D36
Date: Feb 12, 2017

#R1#
Truck takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Offord circles away from the clinch attempt.
Offord scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CL#
Offord takes the fight into the clinch.
Good body shot from Offord.
Offord lands an uppercut.
Truck looks winded!
Offord lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Offord.
Offord lands a shot to the body.
Offord lands with a right to the head.
Offord scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Offord lands with a light punch inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short body shot lands from Offord as the two fighters clinch.
Offord digs a right hand into Truck's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Truck's gas tank.
Offord lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Truck backwards.
Offord lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Truck backwards.
A short body shot lands from Offord as the two fighters clinch.
Still in the clinch, Offord scores with a nice short uppercut.#T1#
Offord lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Truck.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Offord.
Truck blocks an elbow strike.
Offord lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Offord just misses with a elbow thrown towards Truck's brow.
A body shot lands from Offord.
Offord lands with a light punch inside.
Offord lands with a left to the head.
Offord scores with a shot to the side of Truck's head.
Offord is working Truck over against the cage.
A hook to the body from Offord.
Offord lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Truck or not.
Truck's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Offord softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Offord lands a left hand that snaps the head of Truck backwards. #ROC#
Truck is rocked!
Offord lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Truck or not.
Truck is still on wobbly legs! Can Offord finish him?
Offord lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T2#
Offord lands a body punch in the clinch.
Offord pushes Truck against the cage. Offord is working some dirty boxing. Offord pushes off with a quick right hook! Truck goes down! Truck tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Offord moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eric Offord!
Eric Offord was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: DFC 33
Date: Jan 21, 2017

#R1#
Offord fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Offord slips under a jab.
Offord tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Van Veen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Van Veen misses with a looping left.
Decent striking displayed by Offord there.
Eric Offord seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Veen misses with a body shot.
Offord misses with a straight right.
Van Veen swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Offord shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CUT#
It looks like Eric Offord has been cut.
Offord tests Van Veen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Van Veen misses with a low kick.
Van Veen swings for the body but Offord moves out of range.
A slapping body kick lands there for Van Veen.
Offord lands with a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Veen avoids the body shot from Offord. #T1#
Good work by Van Veen as he checks the leg kick.
It appears Van Veen was looking to counter with a kick there.
Van Veen cracks Offord with an open hand slap.
Van Veen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Offord stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#CL2#
Offord darts in and clinches Van Veen up against the cage.
Offord blocks a body shot from Van Veen.
Still in the clinch, Van Veen scores with a nice short uppercut.#ROC#
Offord is rocked!
Van Veen is trying to force a seperation but Offord has the dominant position.
Offord's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Offord is still on wobbly legs! Can Van Veen finish him?
Van Veen cracks Offord with a nice body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Offord fails to land.
Offord tries to throw a body punch but Van Veen avoids it by throwing Offord back against the cage.
Offord seems to have recovered his senses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Offord.
Van Veen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Van Veen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Offord's elbow.
Offord blocking some punches.
Offord looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Van Veen tries to throw a body punch but Offord avoids it by throwing Van Veen back against the cage. #T2#
Offord doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Offord presses Van Veen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Veen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Van Veen blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Van Veen.
Offord lands with a left to the head.
Van Veen can't find room to land a body shot as Offord controls the action.
Offord tries to work over Van Veen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Van Veen blocks a body shot from Offord.
Offord has Van Veen pressed against the cage, preventing Van Veen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Van Veen working aggressively here. #BC#
Van Veen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Offord uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Van Veen has time to react.
Offord scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #CL2#
Offord clinches with his opponent.
Offord tries a body shot but Van Veen blocks it.
Van Veen misses with a hook to the ribs. #T3#
Offord blocks an uppercut.
Offord lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Van Veen tries to work over Offord's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Offord lands a shoulder strike. #ROC2#
Van Veen is rocked!
Van Veen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Oh Van Veen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Van Veen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Van Veen seems to have got his legs back now.
Offord misses with some punches.
Van Veen misses with a body punch.
Van Veen tries to work over Offord's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Van Veen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Offord's elbow.
Offord lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A hook to the body from Offord.
Offord lands a right hand.
A head punch on the inside from Van Veen fails to land.
Offord digs a right hand into Van Veen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Van Veen's gas tank.
A left hand lands to the body for Offord.
Van Veen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Van Veen tries to work over Offord's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
Van Veen misses with a punch to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Offord.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van Veen working aggressively here.
Offord doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Offord misses with the head strike.
Offord can't find room to land a body shot as Van Veen controls the action.
Van Veen misses with the head strike.
Nice body punch from Van Veen - that landed with a thud.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Van Veen.
A right hook to the body lands for Offord.
Offord blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Van Veen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Good body shot from Offord.
Van Veen tries to throw a body punch but Offord avoids it by throwing Van Veen back against the cage.
Offord has a couple of punches blocked by Van Veen.
Offord blocks a body shot from Van Veen.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Van Veen.
Offord has a couple of punches blocked by Van Veen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Eric Offord will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Eric Offord's cut.
That's time! Van Veen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Van Veen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Offord misses with a right hand
and Van Veen counters with a right hand to the body.
Van Veen has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Offord scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A jab from Offord does it's job there.
Van Veen is looking to wear down Offord with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Offord throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Offord looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Van Veen ducks under a wild hook from Offord.
Van Veen jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Van Veen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Offord 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Van Veen.
Van Veen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Offord.
A little feinted left hand from Van Veen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Offord lands a nice shot that snaps Van Veen's head back.
Offord misses with a low kick. #T1#
Offord throws a predictable looking body shot
and Van Veen counters with a solid body kick.
Offord tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Van Veen is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Van Veen misses with a hook
letting Offord counter with a right hand.
Offord misses with a left hand
and Van Veen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Van Veen cracks Offord with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Van Veen misses with a hook.
Offord is looking for the big counter here.
Van Veen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Van Veen walks into a straight right hand from Offord.
The crowd cheers as Offord lands an impressive looking overhand right. Van Veen doesn't seem phased though.
Offord fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Van Veen is out of range. #CL2#
Offord instigates a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Van Veen fails to land. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van Veen lands a nice shot to the body.
Still in the clinch, Offord scores with a nice short uppercut.
Eric Offord seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Offord can't find room to land a body shot as Van Veen controls the action.
Offord prevents a body shot from Van Veen.
Offord swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Offord lands a nice uppercut.
Offord prevents a body shot from Van Veen.
Van Veen lands a right hand.
Offord lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Offord blocks a body shot from Van Veen.
Van Veen lands with a left to the head.
Offord tries to work over Van Veen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Offord blocks a body shot from Van Veen.
A short right from Van Veen on the inside.
Van Veen misses with a body punch.
Offord lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Van Veen.
Van Veen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Offord lands an uppercut.#T3#
Offord blocks a body shot from Van Veen.
Offord's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Offord blocks an uppercut.
Offord has Van Veen pushed against the cage.
Offord presses Van Veen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Van Veen fails to land.
Van Veen prevents a body shot from Offord.
Offord prevents a body shot from Van Veen.
Offord misses with a hook to the ribs.
Offord blocks a body shot from Van Veen.
Offord swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Van Veen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Offord misses with a hook to the ribs.
Van Veen tries to throw a body punch but Offord avoids it by throwing Van Veen back against the cage.
Offord blocks an uppercut.
Van Veen blocking some punches. #T4##BC#
Van Veen breaks from the clinch.
Van Veen throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Offord slips a straight right by Van Veen.
Offord throws a body shot but no joy.
Offord misses with an uppercut
and Van Veen counters with a stiff right hand.
Van Veen dodges the punch combination from Offord.
Van Veen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Van Veen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Offord throws a hook but Van Veen blocks it.
Offord connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Van Veen checks the leg kick nicely there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Eric Offord will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Eric Offord's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Offord wants to clinch up but Van Veen keeps it at a distance.
Van Veen scores with a body shot.
Offord looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Offord with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A bone on bone clash there as Offord blocks the leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Offord.
Van Veen is looking to counter the offense by Offord and move into the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Van Veen. Offord does a little dance to reset his feet.
Offord lands a jab to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Offord throws a leg kick
and Van Veen counters with a leg kick.
Offord connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Van Veen momentarily.
Van Veen scores with a body shot.
Van Veen takes one on the chin but seems OK. #T1#
Offord is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Van Veen.
Offord throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Van Veen scoring well with a low kick there.
Offord throws a right hand that misses
enabling Van Veen to counter with a crisp jab.
Offord tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Van Veen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
It looked like Van Veen was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Offord.
Offord misses with a jab to the body
enabling Van Veen to counter with a crisp jab.
Offord defending well as Van Veen loads up on a big left hand.
Offord attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Van Veen was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Offord.
Offord misses with a jab, cross combination.
Van Veen throws a leg kick which misses Offord's front leg but catches the back leg as Offord tries to avoid it.
Offord ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Van Veen moves away.
Van Veen appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Offord misses the jab.
Van Veen swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T2#
Offord misses with a left hand
enabling Van Veen to counter with a crisp jab.
Van Veen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Van Veen staying out of range there.
Van Veen looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Offord misses with a double jab
and Van Veen counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#
That has opened up Eric Offord's cut even more.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Veen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Offord looks to land a right hand but Van Veen moved out of range.#KD#
Van Veen lands a big uppercut and Offord crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Offord looks OK. Van Veen waves Offord back to his feet!
Offord misses with a right hand
and Van Veen counters with a right hand from hell and Offord is out cold! A vicious knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ludo Van Veen!
Ludo Van Veen managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, KAISER, into his post fight interview.

Event: DFC 30: New Year
Date: Jan 01, 2017

#R1#
McDonnell throws a series of punches but Offord moves out of range.
Offord throws a leg kick that misses.
Offord stalks McDonnell and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into McDonnell's face. McDonnell staggers backwards, shaken.
McDonnell on the wrong end of a nice hook.
McDonnell staying out of range there.
Offord lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
McDonnell definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#CL#
McDonnell rushes Offord and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
McDonnell lands an uppercut.#CUT#
It looks like Eric Offord has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Offord misses with a hook to the ribs.
McDonnell swings wildly with an uppercut but Offord uses good head movement to avoid it.
McDonnell is trying to pull guard but Offord has him pressed against the cage.
Offord working aggressively here.
McDonnell blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McDonnell throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
McDonnell lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Offord backwards. #T1#
McDonnell working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McDonnell lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Offord.
McDonnell is struggling to control the position.
McDonnell has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Offord avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
McDonnell blocking some punches.
Offord wants to break free but McDonnell has control.
McDonnell is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Offord gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rory McDonnell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Offord swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McDonnell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McDonnell taking a breather.
Offord doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McDonnell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Offord's elbow.
McDonnell lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC2#
Offord's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Offord comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Offord has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Offord misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
McDonnell swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Offord.
A looping hook to the body misses from Offord. McDonnell does a little dance to reset his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Offord misses with a series of wild punches.
McDonnell swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Good leg kick by McDonnell there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The fighters circling - McDonnell throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Offord looks to land a combination but McDonnell avoids it well.
McDonnell misses with a kick to the body
and Offord counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Offord looks to score with a jab to the body but McDonnell is just out of range.
McDonnell looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Offord bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Offord lands a leg kick that knocks McDonnell off balance momentarily.#T3#
Offord misses with a wild body shot.
McDonnell is looking to counter with head kicks.
Offord swings away with a body shot that misses
and McDonnell counters with a nice uppercut.
McDonnell lands with a straight right. Offord didn't see that one coming.
McDonnell ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#KD#
Oooh a lovely combination from McDonnell sends Offord down but not out. McDonnell dives into side control looking to finish. #ROC#
Offord is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McDonnell slows the pace down.
Offord is still in real trouble! Can McDonnell finish him?
Offord tries to buck McDonnell off but McDonnell is having none of it.
McDonnell throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Offord is looking for a sweep.
Offord struggling a bit here.
Offord is not content to let McDonnell control the position.
Offord seems to have recovered his senses.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Offord can do anything to dispel that myth.
Offord is trying to improve his position.#T4#
McDonnell wants to control but Offord is keeping him busy.
McDonnell just content to control the position.
Offord can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
McDonnell thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Offord tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but McDonnell wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Offord is not content to let McDonnell control the position.
McDonnell just content to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rory McDonnell dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Eric Offord's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Offord misses the body punch
and McDonnell counters with a body kick that stops Offord in his tracks momentarily.
Offord just misses with a punch to the body.
Offord swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McDonnell makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Offord takes one to the side of the head.
Offord throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Offord misses with a lunging right hand
and McDonnell counters with a solid body kick.
McDonnell tries to clinch up but Offord circles away and keeps his distance.
McDonnell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Offord can do to turn this around?
McDonnell fails with the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonnell keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Offord.
Nice defenses there by McDonnell.
McDonnell connects with an inside leg kick.
McDonnell dives in and grabs Offord's left leg, looking for a takedown. Offord pushes down on McDonnell's head and hops out.#T1#
McDonnell throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Offord sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A shot to the body from Offord misses
and McDonnell connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Offord is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down McDonnell rather than just go for the knockout.
McDonnell gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Rory McDonnell is winning the standup battle so far.
McDonnell cracks Offord with a good jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by McDonnell.
Eric Offord seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheers as McDonnell lands an impressive looking overhand right. Offord doesn't seem phased though.
Offord misses with a hook. McDonnell ducked under it nicely.
Offord takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Offord looks to score with a jab to the body but McDonnell is just out of range.
Offord lands a jab to the head. #T2#
McDonnell lands with a kick to the ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Offord stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rory McDonnell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McDonnell throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
McDonnell steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Offord.
Offord scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #ROC2#
McDonnell is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Rory McDonnell has been cut.
Offord dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McDonnell shoots for a takedown but Offord saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
McDonnell throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Offord counters with a thumping low kick.
A jab from McDonnell finds it's way through Offord's defenses.
McDonnell throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Offord stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
McDonnell uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Offord.
Offord will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
As Offord tries to get set, McDonnell tries to push him back and clinch up but Offord manages to avoid the attempt.
Eric Offord is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
McDonnell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A chopping leg kick lands by McDonnell.
McDonnell jabs at Offord's body.
Offord misses with a telegraphed body shot
and McDonnell counters with an outside leg kick.
Offord throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McDonnell counters with a low kick, right behind Offord 's knee.
McDonnell slips a jab from Offord.
McDonnell throws the kick towards the body but Offord avoids it.
Offord takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Offord paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Offord blocks a head kick by McDonnell. #T4#
Offord avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Offord throws a sloppy body shot
and McDonnell counters with a good low kick that Offord was not able to check.
A telegraphed right hand from McDonnell misses the target.
Offord just misses with a punch to the body.
Offord ducks under a wild hook from McDonnell.
Offord uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McDonnell.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McDonnell throws a sloppy head kick and Offord moves out of range easily.
McDonnell misses with an attempted mid kick.
McDonnell with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Offord to score with a decent uppercut.
Good shot there by McDonnell.
Offord moves forwards but McDonnell connects with a nice, crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rory McDonnell dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
McDonnell throws a front kick aimed at Offord's knee but Offord avoids it well.
A decent looking body kick lands there for McDonnell.
Offord misses the shot to the body.
Offord has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from McDonnell.
McDonnell throws a head kick that Offord semi-blocks.
McDonnell throws a head kick that misses.
McDonnell takes one to the side of the head.
Offord will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
McDonnell slips under a jab from Offord.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Offord throws a hook but McDonnell avoids it easily.
Nice sprawl there from Offord as McDonnell shoots in.
Offord tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McDonnell was well out of range. Poor timing from Offord.
McDonnell avoids the body shot from Offord. #T1#
McDonnell lands with a kick to the ribs.
Offord misses with a body shot.
McDonnell half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
McDonnell scoring well with a low kick there.
Offord misses the jab.
McDonnell avoids the body shot from Offord.
Offord throws a front kick aimed at McDonnell's knee but McDonnell avoids it well.
Offord throws a lazy right hand but McDonnell sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Offord misses with a body punch #KD#
and McDonnell counters with a head kick that drops Offord - he's looking to finish, following his stunned foe to the ground! #CUT#
That has opened up Eric Offord's cut even more.
Offord is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of McDonnell's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take McDonnell's back!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Offord gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Offord is looking to control McDonnell but McDonnell is wriggling around and keeping busy.
McDonnell trying to control the action but Offord just sinks the hooks in.
Eric Offord has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##SUB2#
Offord is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. McDonnell defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
McDonnell wants to escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Offord thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Offord doesn't have the hooks in and McDonnell manages to turn into his guard.
McDonnell wants to control from the top but Offord keeps moving.
Offord trying to keep a closed guard but McDonnell is proving a slippery customer.
Offord looking for a sweep. Not yet Offord, not yet.
Offord working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McDonnell.
Offord has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T3#
Offord trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Offord is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
McDonnell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Offord swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Offord keeping moving, preventing McDonnell from controlling successfully.
McDonnell pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Offord is keeping the position for now.
Rory McDonnell overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Offord looking for a sweep. Not yet Offord, not yet.
McDonnell wants to control from the top but Offord keeps moving.
McDonnell is looking to work some ground and pound but Offord has wrist control.
McDonnell looking to pass the guard.
Rory McDonnell is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
McDonnell stopping the sweep attempt from Offord.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Offord trying to keep a closed guard but McDonnell is proving a slippery customer. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Offord throws a predictable looking body shot
and McDonnell makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Offord swings widly with a right hand
and McDonnell counters with an outside leg kick.
Offord misses with a lunging right hand
and McDonnell counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McDonnell throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Offord throws a poor cross that misses
and McDonnell connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Offord lands with an uppercut that bounces McDonnell off the cage and back into range.
Offord throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McDonnell throws a good cross that connects.
Good leg kick by McDonnell there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rory McDonnell showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McDonnell 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight for Rory McDonnell!
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight for Rory McDonnell!
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight for Rory McDonnell!

Rory McDonnell wins by unanimous decision!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Rory McDonnell waved his t-shirt featuring Voodoo Nutrition's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: DFC 26
Date: Nov 27, 2016

#R1#
Anderson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Offord lands a jab to the nose.
Offord misses with a wild combination.
Anderson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Offord misses with an uppercut.
A little feinted left hand from Anderson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Offord throws a good cross that connects.
Anderson punishes Offord's body with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Offord throws a lazy uppercut #CL#
and Anderson moves into the clinch.
Offord pushes Anderson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Offord doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Offord blocking some punches.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Anderson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A short right from Offord. #T1#
Anderson misses with a punch on the inside.
Offord makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Anderson prevents a body shot from Offord.
Offord managing to block the knees to the body from Anderson.
Anderson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Anderson lands a right hand.
Offord swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Anderson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Anderson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Offord on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Offord misses with a hook from the clinch.
Offord blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Anderson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Anderson. #T2#
Anderson misses with a knee to the head.
A short right from Offord on the inside.
Anderson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Offord lands a left hand.
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!
Anderson throws a punch but it's blocked by Offord.
Offord tries to throw a body punch but Anderson avoids it by throwing Offord back against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Offord.
Offord lands with a light punch inside.
Offord is leaning against Anderson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Anderson.
Anderson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Offord blocks it with crossed arms.
Anderson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Anderson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Offord backwards.
Anderson crunches a lovely knee into Offord's ribcage.
Anderson dodges an elbow strike from Offord.
Anderson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Anderson.
Anderson lands a shot to the body.#T3#
Anderson misses with the head strike.
Anderson avoids the elbow strike from Offord, against the cage.
Offord managing to block the knees to the body from Anderson.
Anderson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Offord.
Offord swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Anderson swings wildly with an uppercut but Offord uses good head movement to avoid it.
Anderson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Anderson avoiding damage.
Anderson blocks a body shot from Offord.
A head punch on the inside from Offord fails to land.
Anderson scores a nice knee to the body.
Anderson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Anderson lands an uppercut.
Offord pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Anderson has a couple of punches blocked by Offord.
Anderson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Offord is defending well for now.#T4#
Offord misses with the head strike.
Offord tries to break the clinch but Anderson is controlling the position.
Anderson struggles to land a body shot inside as Offord controls his hands.
Offord misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Anderson tries a body shot but Offord blocks it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Anderson.
Anderson missing with knees to the body.
Offord misses with a punch to the body.
Offord managing to block the knees to the body from Anderson.
Anderson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Offord.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anderson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Offord is pushing Anderson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Anderson just leaning against Offord, taking a breather.
Anderson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Anderson blocks a body shot from Offord.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dustin Anderson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Anderson lands a nice hook to Offord's body. Offord takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Offord throws a leg kick #CL#
and Anderson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Anderson blocks a body shot from Offord.
Anderson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Offord avoiding damage as Anderson throws knees to the body.
Anderson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Offord in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Offord blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Anderson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Anderson prevents a body shot from Offord.
Anderson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Offord.
Anderson tries to work over Offord's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Offord lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Offord is breathing heavily.
Offord can't find room to land a body shot as Anderson controls the action.
Anderson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Offord backwards.
Anderson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Offord is defending well for now.
Offord avoiding damage as Anderson throws knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anderson misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Anderson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Anderson misses with a body punch.
Anderson tries to land knees in the clinch but Offord avoids the damage to the body.
Anderson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Offord lands with a left to the head.
Offord blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Anderson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Anderson working aggressively here.
Offord swings wildly with an uppercut but Anderson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Anderson tries to land knees in the clinch but Offord avoids the damage to the body.
Anderson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Offord can do to turn this around?
Anderson is leaning against Offord and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The referee calls for Anderson to work.
Offord fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Offord throws a head punch that misses.
Anderson prevents a body shot from Offord. #T2#
A head punch on the inside from Anderson fails to land.
Anderson gets through Offord's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Offord blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Offord.
Offord on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Anderson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Anderson tries to land knees in the clinch but Offord avoids the damage to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Offord.
Anderson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Offord's elbow.
Anderson effectively controlling the action here.
Anderson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Offord goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Offord misses with a hook to the ribs.
Offord misses with a punch to the body.
Offord throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Offord's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T3#
Offord misses the shot to the body.
Anderson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A swing and a miss from Offord.
Anderson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Offord misses with a low kick.
Anderson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Offord.
A little feinted left hand from Anderson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Offord throws a right hand that misses
and Anderson counters with a left to the body.
Anderson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Anderson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Anderson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Anderson throwing a counter right hand but Offord manages to avoid it.
Offord misses with a looping right.
Anderson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Anderson is looking to counter punch.#T4#
Offord just misses with a punch to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Anderson misses the target.
Offord on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Eric Offord seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Offord throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Offord swings for the body but Anderson moves out of range.
Anderson moves out of range as Offord strikes.
As Offord tries to get set, Anderson tries to push him back and clinch up but Offord manages to avoid the attempt.
Offord throws a jab but it's blocked by Anderson.
Anderson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Offord swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Anderson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dustin Anderson dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Offord misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Anderson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Offord misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Anderson.
Offord throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Anderson is looking to counter punch.
Offord lands with a good body shot.
Offord swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Anderson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Offord slips under a jab.
Offord throws a predictable looking body shot #CL#
and Anderson counters by moving into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Anderson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Anderson trying to land knees to the body.
Anderson working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T1#
Anderson lands a nice knee to the body.
Offord takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Offord throws a head punch that misses.
Offord misses with a hook from the clinch.
Offord blocking some punches.
Offord struggles to land a body shot inside as Anderson controls his hands.
Offord misses with a hook to the ribs.
Anderson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Offord avoiding damage as Anderson throws knees to the body.
Anderson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Anderson blocks a body shot from Offord.
Anderson lands a nice knee to the body.
Anderson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Offord's elbow.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Offord misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dustin Anderson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Anderson swings wildly with an uppercut but Offord uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Offord fails to land.
Eric Offord has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Offord swings wildly with an uppercut but Anderson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Offord avoiding damage as Anderson throws knees to the body.
Anderson lands a nice uppercut.
Anderson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Anderson lands a shoulder strike.
Offord throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anderson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Anderson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Anderson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Offord's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Knees to the body from Anderson.
Anderson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Anderson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #ROC#
Offord is rocked!
Anderson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Offord is still on wobbly legs! Can Anderson finish him?
Anderson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Offord's elbow.
Offord seems to have recovered his senses.#T3#
Anderson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Anderson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Offord backwards. #CUT#
It looks like Eric Offord has been cut.
Offord managing to block the knees to the body from Anderson.
Offord struggles to land a body shot inside as Anderson controls his hands.
Anderson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Anderson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Anderson lands a nice knee to the body.
Anderson can't find room to land a body shot as Offord controls the action.
Anderson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Anderson tries to throw a body punch but Offord avoids it by throwing Anderson back against the cage.
Anderson digs a right hand into Offord's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Offord's gas tank.
Anderson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Anderson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body. #KD#
Anderson drops Offord onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Offord is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anderson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Anderson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Offord in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Anderson effectively controlling the action here.
Offord tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dustin Anderson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Anderson cracks Offord with a nice body shot.
Offord misses with a hook to the ribs. #KD#
Anderson drops Offord onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Offord is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Anderson pushes Offord against the cage. Anderson is working some dirty boxing. Anderson pushes off with a quick right hook! Offord goes down! Offord tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Anderson moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dustin Anderson!

Event: MMAHelsinki - 73
Date: Oct 29, 2016

#R1#
Offord throws a series of punches but Jackson moves out of range.
Offord slips a straight right by Jackson.
Offord wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Offord throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jackson blocks a leg kick.
Jackson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jackson works Offord's body with a nice hook.
Offord connects with a solid leg kick.
Offord showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jackson.
Offord bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jackson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A punch lands to the side of Jackson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Offord showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jackson.
Offord throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Offord thuds a left hand into Jackson's body.
Offord lands with a hook. Jackson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Offord cracks a nice hook into Jackson's ribs.#T1#
Jackson shoots in looking for a takedown but Offord manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jackson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL#
Offord closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Offord misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Offord lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Offord stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Offord swings wildly with an uppercut but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Jackson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jackson throws a front kick aimed at Offord's knee but Offord avoids it well.
Offord checks a leg kick.
Offord lands a slapping body shot.
Offord lands an overhand right.
Offord displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #ROC#
Jackson is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Fred Jackson has been cut.
Offord drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Jackson right on the button. Jackson goes down! Offord follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Offord gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eric Offord!
In his post fight interview, Eric Offord started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 68
Date: Oct 10, 2016

#R1#
Offord lands a jab.#CL#
Grabonzo rushes Offord and presses him up against the cage.
Offord lands a body punch.
Grabonzo is trying to pull guard but Offord turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Grabonzo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Offord gets the underhooks and prevents it. #BC2#
Offord breaks the clinch.
Offord has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Offord throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL2#
Offord clinches up with Grabonzo and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Grabonzo pulls guard.
Offord trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Offord is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Grabonzo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Grabonzo wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Offord looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Offord slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Grabonzo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Offord pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Grabonzo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Grabonzo works his way to full guard. Good work.
Offord content to stall in guard here.
Offord has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Grabonzo is proving hard to escape from. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Offord is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Grabonzo has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Offord is looking to defend but Grabonzo has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Offord! Grabonzo pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Offord taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Alfonso Grabonzo!
Alfonso Grabonzo really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that OG King Of Laundry (Fast Response 80%) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 64
Date: Sep 22, 2016

#R1#
Offord cracks Paez with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Paez gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Offord.
Offord lands a slapping body shot.
Offord lands a jab to Paez's midsection.
Paez takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Offord has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Paez is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Offord scores with a jab to the body.
Paez ducks right into an uppercut from Offord.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Offord, right into the meat.
Offord feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Paezs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Paez throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Offord counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Paez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Offord's waist but Offord gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Paez off to one side.
Offord cracks a nice hook into Paez's ribs.
Paez tries to clinch up
and Offord counters with a left to the body.
Offord lands a body shot.
Paez misses with a takedown attempt - Offord sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Offord moves into range and connects with a jab. #T1#
Offord jabs Paez right on the nose. Paez blinks but takes it well.
Paez gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Offord counters with a right hand to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paez Paez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Offord scores with a body shot.
Eric Offord is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Paez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Offord fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Paez looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Offord is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Paez rather than just go for the knockout.
Offord throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Offord.
Offord swats away the attempt to clinch by Paez.
It seemed like Offord was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Paez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Paez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Offord is fending him off so far but Paez persists. Nope, Offord circles away and we're back to standing.
Paez moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Paez takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Offord lands a nice shot to the body.
Eric Offord seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Offord scores with a jab to the body.
Offord connects with a body shot that sends Paez's belly button to the back.
Offord lands a jab to Paez's midsection.
Paez is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Offord.
Paez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Offord defends it nicely.
Paez is breathing heavily.
Offord lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #ROC2#
Paez is rocked!
A punch lands to the side of Paez 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Oh Paez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A leg kick checked by Offord.
Paez takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Paez is starting to get sloppy and is letting his hands down. Offord just took advantage and landed a stinging jab. Oh! Now a right hook, right on the button! Paez has gone limp and this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Eric Offord!
After the fight, Eric Offord was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 58
Date: Sep 02, 2016

#R1#
Mfer turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Offord ducks under a wild hook from Mfer.
Mfer checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Offord has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Offord lands a jab.#CL#
Offord tries to keep at a distance but Mfer has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Offord escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Offord cracks a nice hook into Mfer's ribs.
Offord throws a looping overhand right but Mfer ducks down to avoid it.
Mfer slips a jab and a cross from Offord.
Offord swinging wildly here.
A low kick from Offord is predictable there
and Mfer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mfer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A solid body kick from Mfer.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Offord looks to land a right hand but Mfer moved out of range.
Offord misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
Mfer closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mfer throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Mfer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Offord backwards.
Offord lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mfer backwards.
Offord scores with a nice hook to the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Offord misses with a punch to the body.
Mfer prevents a body shot from Offord.
Offord lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mfer is struggling to control the position.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Offord.
Offord blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Offord.
Mfer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Offord backwards.
Mfer misses with a punch on the inside.
Mfer misses with a body punch.
Mfer throws a head punch that misses.
Offord tries to work over Mfer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mfer misses with a hook to the ribs. #T2#
Mfer manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A short right from Mfer.
Mfer tries to work over Offord's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Offord misses with a punch to the body.
Mfer lands with a short shot to the head.
Offord tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Offord struggles to land a body shot inside as Mfer controls his hands.
Offord has Mfer pushed against the cage.
Offord tries to throw a body punch but Mfer avoids it by throwing Offord back against the cage.
Mfer misses with some punches. #BC2#
Offord breaks the clinch.
Offord throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Offord throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Offord scores with a nice strike.
Offord scores with a jab.
Offord connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mfer momentarily.
Mfer throws a poor cross that misses
and Offord counters with a nice uppercut.
Eric Offord seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Offord misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mfer.
Mfer seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Mfer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A nice side step and Offord releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Mfer on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Offord misses with a two punch combination.
A little feinted left hand from Mfer on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mfer throws a head kick that Offord semi-blocks. #CUT#
It looks like Eric Offord has been cut.
Mfer slips under a jab from Offord.
Mfer tries to counter by clinching up but Offord breaks away and moves out of range.
That kick from Offord tenderised Mfer's leg. Mfer is trying to keep his angry face on.
Mfer fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Offord has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Offord lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Mfer has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mfer and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Mfer with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mfer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mfer misses with a low kick.
Offord just misses with a punch to the body.
Mfer throwing a counter right hand but Offord manages to avoid it.
Mfer misses with a double jab
and Offord counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Mfer lands a nice looking body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mfer tries to clinch but Offord moves out of range. #T4#
Offord blocks a jab.
Mfer looks to land a combination but Offord avoids it well.
Offord misses with a lunging right hand
and Mfer makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Offord really felt that one!
Offord throws a looping overhand right but Mfer ducks down to avoid it.
Mfer walks into a straight right hand from Offord.
Offord throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
As Offord looks to move away, Mfer throws a big counter combo but Offord just gets out of the way.
Offord works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Mfer pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Mfer is looking to score with low kicks.
Mfer throws a nice inside leg kick.
Offord dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Mfer.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Offord displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mfer throws out the jab.
Offord thumps Mfer with a low kick.
Mfer checks a leg kick.
Mfer explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Eric Offord will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Eric Offord's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Offord throws a body punch but Mfer moves out of range.
Offord jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Mfer throws a leg kick but Offord sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Offord now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Mfer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A countering left hand to the body from Offord misses.
Offord waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mfer.
Offord ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#CL2#
Offord darts in and clinches Mfer up against the cage.
Mfer will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Offord up against the cage.
Mfer misses with a punch to the body.
Offord blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Offord stalls.
Offord misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mfer effectively controlling the action here.
Offord doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T1#
Offord tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Offord working aggressively here.
Mfer lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Offord taking a breather.
Offord is trying to push Mfer away but Mfer has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Mfer makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mfer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mfer lands with a light punch inside.
Offord misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mfer.
Offord tries a body shot but Mfer blocks it.
Offord misses with a punch to the body.
Mfer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mfer blocks an uppercut.
Mfer struggles to land a body shot inside as Offord controls his hands.
Mfer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mfer scores with a shoulder strike.
Mfer tries to work over Offord's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mfer lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T2#
Offord stalling against the cage.
Offord struggles to land a body shot inside as Mfer controls his hands.
Mfer lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mfer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mfer swings wildly with an uppercut but Offord uses good head movement to avoid it.
Offord tries to throw a body punch but Mfer avoids it by throwing Offord back against the cage.
Offord can't find room to land a body shot as Mfer controls the action.
Mfer stalling against the cage.
Offord tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Offord lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mfer prevents a body shot from Offord.
Mfer working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mfer is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Offord wants to stall.
Mfer throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
Offord is pushing Mfer up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Mfer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Offord prevents a body shot from Mfer.
Mfer lands a shoulder strike.
Mfer struggles to land a body shot inside as Offord controls his hands.
Offord goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Offord lands a body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mfer.
Mfer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Offord stalling in the clinch.
Mfer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Offord prevents a body shot from Mfer.
Jones Mfer has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Offord wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC2#
Offord breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mfer throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T4#
Mfer misses the shot to the body.
Offord looks to land a left hand but Mfer moved out of range nicely.
A swing and a miss from Offord.
Mfer half committed to a counter leg kick.
Offord uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mfer.
A slow jab from Offord misses its intended target.
Eric Offord seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A jab from Mfer misses.
Offord misses with an uppercut. Mfer saw that one coming.
Mfer lands a jab.
Mfer misses with a body punch
and Offord makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Offord swings for the body but Mfer moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Offord's corner calls for a 1-2. Offord obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Mfer throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Mfer blocks a jab.
Mfer is looking to score with low kicks.
Mfer lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The fighters circling - Mfer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jones Mfer dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Eric Offord's cut.
That's time! Mfer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Offord pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mfer is out of range and Offord settles back down.
Offord rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mfer counters with a stiff right hand.
Offord's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mfer connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Offord scrambles back to his feet.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mfer.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Mfer.
Offord throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mfer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mfer appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Mfer is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Offord takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mfer looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #CL2#
Offord closes the distance and clinches.
Offord blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mfer.
Offord blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Offord lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mfer or not.
Mfer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Offord's elbow.
Offord scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short left from Mfer.
Offord throws a punch but it's blocked by Mfer.
Offord blocks a body shot from Mfer. #T1#
Mfer is pushing Offord up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Offord scores with a hook to the body.
A short uppercut from Offord.
A short uppercut from Offord.
Offord misses with a punch on the inside.
Offord can't find room to land a body shot as Mfer controls the action.
Mfer tries to work over Offord's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Offord lands a shoulder strike.
Offord misses with a punch to the body.
Mfer can't find room to land a body shot as Offord controls the action.
Offord lands a body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Offord.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Offord stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mfer misses with a punch on the inside.
Mfer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mfer tries to throw a body punch but Offord avoids it by throwing Mfer back against the cage.
Offord's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T2#
Offord tries to work over Mfer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Offord lands a right hand. #BC2#
Offord's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Offord scores with a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mfer ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Offord bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Offord lands a right hook to the body.
Offord circles away from the clinch attempt
and Offord connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mfer throws an overhand right that lands on Offord's shoulder, as Offord tries to avoid the shot.
Mfer throws a right hand that misses
and Offord counters with a nice uppercut.
A low kick from Mfer is predictable there
and Offord counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Mfer misses the target.
Offord looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mfer explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Offord scores with a hook to the body. Mfer takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mfer digs a good body shot into Offord's ribs.#T3#
Mfer throws a leg kick
and Mfer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mfer takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mfer takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Offord swings widly with a right hand
and Mfer counters with a body kick.
Offord thuds his right hand into Mfer's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Mfer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL2#
Offord has managed to clinch.
Offord tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Offord.
A right hook to the body lands for Offord.
Mfer misses with some punches.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Offord as Mfer tries to tie him up. #BC2#
Offord's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Offord takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mfer cracks Offord with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Offord ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mfer moves away.
Mfer tries to clinch but Offord moves out of range.
Mfer defending well as Offord loads up on a big left hand.
Mfer throws a head kick that Offord semi-blocks.
Mfer misses with a body shot.
Offord misses with a hook. Mfer ducked under it nicely.
Mfer misses with a wild body shot.
Offord fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Mfer misses with an attempted mid kick.
Offord throws an off balance right hand
and Mfer counters with a left to the body.
Mfer's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Offord connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mfer scrambles back to his feet.
Offord scores with a jab to the head.
Offord displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mfer throws out the jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mfer swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Offord.
Mfer fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Offord.
Mfer misses with an attempted mid kick.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eric Offord!
After the big win, Eric Offord made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Alpha-Male Nutritional Supplements Q160/$225 and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 51
Date: Jul 31, 2016

#R1#
Jackson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Offord has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Jackson is landing a low percentage of strikes.
A combination from Offord does no damage.
Jackson looks to score with a jab to the body but Offord is just out of range.
Offord lands with an overhand left.
Jackson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Offord.
Jackson swings for the body but Offord moves out of range.
Offord misses the shot to the body. #CL2#
Offord moves into the clinch.#BC#
Jackson breaks from the clinch.
Jackson misses with a double jab
and Offord counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Offord looks to score with a jab to the body but Jackson is just out of range.
Jackson tries to bum rush Offord with a series of wild strikes but Offord uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jackson misses with a double jab.
Offord connects with a looping right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Offord.
Offord digs a good hook to Jackson's body.
Offord pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jackson fails to land with a series of punches. #T1#
Nice sprawl there from Offord as Jackson shoots in.
Jackson looks for the body kick but Offord saw that one coming.
Jackson motions for Offord to come forward. Jackson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jackson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Offord avoids the head kick by Jackson.
Offord throws a counter combo.
Offord is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Jackson rather than just go for the knockout.
Offord displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CUT2#
It looks like Fred Jackson has been cut.
Jackson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Offord.
Jackson lands with a straight right. Offord didn't see that one coming.#CUT#
It looks like Eric Offord has been cut.
Jackson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jackson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jackson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jackson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Offord.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Offord throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jackson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jackson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Offord blocks a jab.
A cross from Offord lands.#T2#
Offord smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Offord blocks the body kick.
Jackson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Offord doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Jackson misses with a double jab.
Jackson wants to land a leg kick but Offord is out of range.
Jackson takes a shot to the body in his stride. #CL#
Jackson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Jackson missing with knees to the body.
Jackson blocks a body shot from Offord.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Jackson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC2#
Offord breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Offord bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jackson's head.
Offord misses with a wild combination.
Good work by Offord as he checks the leg kick.
Offord swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Offord throws a body punch but Jackson moves out of range. #T3#
Jackson wants to clinch up but Offord keeps it at a distance.
Offord connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Eric Offord is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jackson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Offord.
Offord fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jackson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Offord is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Jackson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jackson misses with an uppercut
and Offord counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jackson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Offord.
Offord swings for the body but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Offord throws a body shot but no joy.
Offord scores with a body shot.
Offord throws a hook but Jackson blocks it.
Jackson misses with a head kick.
Offord takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Offord has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Offord throws a shot to the body.
Offord just misses with a punch to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jackson thows a leg kick but Offord checks it
and Offord connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A lazy body kick from Jackson
letting Offord counter with a right hand. #T4#
Jackson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Offord throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jackson is looking to counter punch.
Offord lands a glancing blow to the side of Jackson's head.
Offord ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jackson misses with a hook
and Offord counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jackson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jackson. Offord does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jackson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Offord pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jackson is out of range and Offord settles back down.
Offord connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jackson's hands.#ROC2#
Jackson is rocked!
Jackson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Oh Jackson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Offord lands a slapping body shot.
Jackson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jackson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jackson seems to have got his legs back now.
Jackson throws an off balance right hand
and Offord counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Offord avoids a punch combination nicely.
Offord scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jackson doesn't seem bothered though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eric Offord dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Offord misses with a low kick.
Jackson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jackson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A nice side step and Offord releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Jackson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Offord.
Offord on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jackson throws a right hand that misses
and Offord cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Offord lands a jab.
Offord digs a good hook to Jackson's body.
Jackson avoids the body shot from Offord.
Jackson throwing a counter right hand but Offord manages to avoid it.
Offord has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jackson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Offord digs a good body shot into Jackson's ribs.
Offord lands a nice hook to Jackson's body. Jackson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Offord lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nice body punch from Offord.
Offord displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jackson throws out the jab. #T1#
Offord lands with a shot to the body.
Offord throws a hook but Jackson avoids it easily.
Jackson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jackson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Offord was well out of range. Poor timing from Jackson.
Offord avoids a kick to the body.
Jackson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Good work by Jackson as he checks the leg kick.
A big right from Offord misses.
Offord ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jackson loads up on a big right hand but Offord slips the punch.
Offord let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A decent looking cross lands there for Offord.
Jackson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Offord.
Jackson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jackson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Offord moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Offord is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Jackson with a body shot.
Offord jabs Jackson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Offord counter with a right hand. #T2#
Jackson missing with a left hand there. Offord was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jackson throws a low kick, looking for Offord's leg but Offord calmly moves out of range.
Offord blocks a jab.
Fred Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jackson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jackson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Offord looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Offord swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jackson swings widly with a right hand
and Offord counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jackson misses with a jab, cross combination. #CL2#
Offord has Jackson up against the cage in a clinch.
Jackson blocks a body shot from Offord.
Offord can't find room to land a body shot as Jackson controls the action.
Offord pressing his opponent against the cage.
Offord misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T3#
A body shot lands from Offord.
Offord misses with a punch to the body.
A short uppercut from Offord.
A right handed body shot lands from Offord.
A short body shot lands from Offord as the two fighters clinch.
Offord lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jackson.
Offord struggles to land a body shot inside as Jackson controls his hands. #BC2#
Offord breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Offord punishes Jackson's body with a nice straight punch.
Offord connects with a body shot that sends Jackson's belly button to the back.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jackson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Offord prevents it.
Offord lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Offord.
Offord works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Offord pushes Jackson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Offord lands a right hand.
Offord lands a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Offord - that landed with a thud.
Good body shot from Offord.
Offord lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Offord tries to throw a body punch but Jackson avoids it by throwing Offord back against the cage.
Jackson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Offord working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jackson tries to throw a body punch but Offord avoids it by throwing Jackson back against the cage.
Jackson blocks a body shot from Offord. #BC2#
Offord manages to break the clinch.
Jackson misses with a jab, cross combination.
A lazy left from Offord finds it's target.
Jackson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Offord lands a body shot.
Offord misses with a low kick as Jackson jumps back.
Jackson fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC2#
Offord breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eric Offord showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Jackson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
A jab lands there for Offord.
Jackson lands a leg kick that knocks Offord off balance momentarily.
Offord scores with a jab to the head.
A slow jab from Jackson misses its intended target.
Offord lands a body shot.
Offord looks to score with a jab to the body but Jackson is just out of range.
Jackson is looking to counter with a body kick.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown but Offord shows good takedown defense.
Offord dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jackson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jackson throws a front kick aimed at Offord's knee but Offord avoids it well.
Offord swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Offord drops Jackson with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Jackson! Offord dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eric Offord!
Eric Offord made sure to mention his sponsor, Alpha-Male Nutritional Supplements Q160/$225 in his post fight interview.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 43
Date: Jun 24, 2016

#R1#
The fighters circle momentarily. Boyle darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CUT#
It looks like Eric Offord has been cut.
A telegraphed right hand from Boyle misses the target.
A countering left hand to the body from Offord misses.
Boyle throws out a loose jab but Offord uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boyle misses with an uppercut.
We've been told by Boyle's head coaches at top gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Offord on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Boyle with a hook.#KD#
Boyle cracks Offord with a big right hand and Offord goes down!#ROC#
Offord is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boyle throws a big right hand that misses.
Offord is still in real trouble! Can Boyle finish him?
Offord avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Offord tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Boyle 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.
Offord seems to have recovered his senses.
Offord controlling Boyle's posture.
Offord wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Boyle throws an elbow that misses. Offord uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Boyle's guard. Nice move by Offord!#REVB#
Boyle wants to stand up but Offord is controlling him.
Boyle can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Offord controls the pace.
Offord tries to free his leg and advance position but Boyle is retaining full guard.
Boyle is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Offord is controlling him.
Offord is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Offord is continuing to stall.
Offord stops Boyle from standing up.
Offord controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Offord displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Boyle throws out the jab.
Boyle lands a nice hook to Offord's body. Offord takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Boyle throws a jab when Offord was well out of range.
As Boyle backs off Offord throws a huge counter combo but Boyle manages to avoid it all.
Boyle tries to clinch but Offord is having none of it. #T3#
Offord blocks a jab.
Offord is looking for the big counter here.
Boyle throws a looping overhand right but Offord ducks down to avoid it.
Boyle pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Offord defending well as Boyle loads up on a big left hand.
Boyle misses with a lunging right hand
and Offord counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Offord misses with a two punch combination.
Offord works over Boyle's head and body with a nice combination.#CUT2#
It looks like Liam Boyle has been cut.
Boyle misses with an uppercut
and Offord counters with a crisp right that sends Boyle to the canvas! Offord follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eric Offord!
Eric Offord took some time post fight to say the following; 'Id like to give thanks to Arcticus University for their generous sponsorship, without them I would not be able to train with the fantastic coaches I have or look so good while entering the arena. Thank you Arcticus for all your help and support in getting my career off to a good start.'.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 28
Date: Mar 29, 2016

#R1#
Offord throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Offord is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dallara.
Dallara attempts a counter takedown but Offord avoids it well and moves away.#CL2#
Dallara gets tackled into the cage by Offord. Offord maintains the clinch.
Offord pushes Dallara back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dallara is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Offord is defending well.
Offord holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Offord misses with a punch to the body.
I was talking to Dallara's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Dallara blocking some punches.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left hand lands to the body for Offord.
Offord presses Dallara against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Dallara takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Offord dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#T1#
Dallara makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Offord lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dallara is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Offord misses with a hook from the clinch.
Offord scores with a hook to the body.
Offord gets through Dallara's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Offord.
Offord misses with a hook from the clinch.
Offord misses with the head strike.
Offord tries to throw a body punch but Dallara avoids it by throwing Offord back against the cage.
Offord throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
Offord has a couple of punches blocked by Dallara.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Offord.
Dallara stalling.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Offord.
Dallara is trying to break the clinch but Offord is controlling him.
Offord tries a body shot but Dallara blocks it.
Offord just leaning against Dallara, taking a breather.
Offord lands a shoulder strike.
Offord misses with the head strike.
Come on Dallara - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Offord swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Offord makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Offord. #T3#
Offord has Dallara pushed against the cage.
Dallara blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A hook to the body from Offord.
Offord misses with some punches.
Dallara is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Offord working aggressively here.
Offord swings wildly with an uppercut but Dallara uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dallara is trying to stall.
Nice body punch from Offord - that landed with a thud.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Offord. #T4#
Offord works on Dallara's body with a couple of short punches.
Offord cracks Dallara with a nice body shot.
Offord scores with a shot to the side of Dallara's head.
Offord makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Offord working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Offord lands a shoulder strike.
Offord misses with a punch on the inside.
Offord lands with a short shot to the head.
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!
Offord is struggling to control the position.
Offord scores with a shot to the side of Dallara's head.
Offord scores with a hook to the body.
Offord lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dallara backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eric Offord 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#
Offord loads up on a big right hand but Dallara slips the punch.
Offord just misses with a punch to the body.
Dallara was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dallara ducks under a wild hook from Offord.
Dallara half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Offord just misses with a punch to the body.
Offord throws a sloppy body shot #TD#
and Dallara decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Offord's guard.
Offord looking for a sweep. Not yet Offord, not yet.
Offord has his hands on Dallara's head, controlling the position.
Offord looking for a sweep. Not yet Offord, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dallara in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dallara preventing the sweep.
Offord is still trying to improve position.
Offord can't keep his opponent in guard - Dallara advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Dallara seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Offord does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T1##SUB#
Dallara wants to work for an arm triangle but Offord is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Offord trying to control here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dallara is looking to advance position but Offord won't allow it.
Offord regains full guard. Nicely done.
Dallara throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Offord works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Offord has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Offord 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.
Dallara loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Offord wants to sweep here but Dallara controlling him for the moment.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Offord can do anything to dispel that myth.
Dallara advances position into side control!
Dallara 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.#SUB#
Dallara tries for a kimura but Offord is defending well. #T2#
Dallara wants to control but Offord is keeping him busy.
Offord tries to bench press Dallara off him but Dallara keeps the position. #SUB#
Dallara is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Offord knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Dallara tries to advance to mount but Offord denies him.
Offord can't do much from the bottom here.
Offord might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Dallara haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SU#
Dallara decides to stand up, so the ref orders Offord to his feet. #T3#
Dallara swings widly with a right hand
and Offord counters with a two punch combo.
Offord bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dallara's head backwards.
Offord misses with a telegraphed body shot #TD#
and Dallara counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Offord looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dallara is one step ahead there.
Offord looking to control.
Offord wants to sweep but no luck.
Dallara tries to free his leg and advance position but Offord is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Dallara thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Offord looking to control.
Dallara passes into half guard.
Dallara trying to pass the guard but Offord defending well. #T4#
Dallara trying to control the pace.
Offord is looking for a sweep. Dallara is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dallara tries to pass the half guard into mount. Offord knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Offord wants to improve his position but Dallara is controlling well.
Offord felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Offord has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dallara is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Dallara is working for a kimura but Offord is defending it quite comfortably.
Filippo Dallara overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Dallara is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Offord has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Filippo Dallara dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Nice shot lands for Dallara.
Offord looks to score with a jab to the body but Dallara is just out of range.
Dallara appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Offord lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Dallara swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Offord counters with a nice uppercut.
Offord throws out a loose jab but Dallara uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dallara half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Dallara doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dallara moves away from the strike by Offord.
Dallara is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Offord looks to land a left hand but Dallara moved out of range nicely.
Offord keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Offord loads up on a big right hand but Dallara slips the punch.
A little feinted left hand from Dallara on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
Dallara waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Offord.
Dallara misses with an uppercut.
Offord stalks Dallara and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Dallara's face. Dallara staggers backwards, shaken.
Offord falls off balance throwing a combination #TD#
so Dallara counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Dallara trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Dallara 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.
Offord seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Dallara works over Offord with some ground and pound from guard.
Offord controls Dallara momentarily but Dallara frees himself. #T2#
Dallara slips nicely into half guard.
Offord trying to hold on to Dallara's head to control him but Dallara postures up.
Offord keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #SUB#
Dallara in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Offord tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Dallara!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Filippo Dallara!

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