Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: DUEL#107 oCrazy vs Sigit
Date: Nov 18, 2017

#R1#
Townsend fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Burns.
Burns throws a big shot that misses.
Townsend has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Burns.
Townsend misses with a two punch combination.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Burns.
Burns getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Townsend misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Burns.
Townsend throws a series of punches but Burns avoids them all with ease.
Townsend throws a sloppy head kick and Burns moves out of range easily.
Townsend fails to land with a series of punches.
Burns misses with an uppercut #TD#
so Townsend counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #ES2#
Burns manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Townsend gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Townsend trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Burns keeping moving, preventing Townsend from controlling successfully.
Townsend with a flurry of punches that miss. #T1#
Townsend trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #ES2#
Burns pushes Townsend off and scrambles back to his feet.
Burns shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A combination from Townsend does no damage.
As Townsend backs off Burns throws a huge counter combo but Townsend manages to avoid it all.
Burns fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Townsend is out of range.
Townsend tries a head kick but it misses.
It seemed like Burns was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A slow jab from Burns misses its intended target.
Burns throws a body shot but no joy.
Townsend misses with a shot to the body
and Burns counters with a good, hard body kick but Townsend shrugs it off.
Burns throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Burns uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Townsend misses the body punch
and Burns counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Townsend. Burns does a little dance to reset his feet.
Townsend uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Burns.
As Burns looks to move away, Townsend throws a big counter combo but Burns just gets out of the way.
Townsend avoids a punch combination nicely.
Townsend was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T2#
Burns throws a looping overhand right but Townsend ducks down to avoid it.
Townsend throws a hook but Burns avoids it easily.
Townsend throws a jab when Burns was well out of range.
Burns pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Townsend back to the cage. Burns follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Townsend takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Burns throws a half hearted mid kick.
A left lands for Townsend.
Burns swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #CL#
and Townsend holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Townsend has Burns pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Burns manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Townsend breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Townsend fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Burns swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Townsend jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Burns rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Townsend moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Townsend checks the leg kick.
Townsend throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T3#
Townsend avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Townsend tries a low kick but Burns avoids it.
Burns doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Burns misses with a hook. Townsend ducked under it nicely.
Townsend's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Townsend duly obliges.
Burns swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Burns dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Burns lands a leg kick that knocks Townsend off balance momentarily.
Burns misses with a straight right.
Townsend is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Burns.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Townsend, as that shot connected.
Townsend avoids the body shot from Burns.
Townsend is looking to counter the offense by Burns and move into the clinch.
Townsend's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Burns connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Townsend scrambles back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Townsend lands with a good body shot.
Burns fails to land with a series of punches.
Burns has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Burns misses with a body shot. #T4#
Burns misses with a straight left.
Townsend dodges the punch combination from Burns.
Burns throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Burns scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Townsend doesn't seem bothered though.
A combination from Burns does no damage.
Burns throws a solid leg kick but Townsend takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Burns.
Burns throws a series of punches but Townsend avoids them all with ease.
Townsend swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Townsend takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Burns goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Darren Burns is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Townsend throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
As Townsend backs off Burns throws a huge counter combo but Townsend manages to avoid it all.
Townsend pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Townsend throws a chopping leg kick but Burns manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Townsend looks to land a combination but Burns avoids it well.
Burns was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Townsend fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Burns listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#TD#
Townsend gets a takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Darren Burns will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Burns, right into the meat.
We've been informed that Burns has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Burns dodges the punch combination from Townsend.
Burns lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A lazy left from Burns finds it's target.
Burns throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Burns throws a shot from downtown. Townsend moves away and avoids it.
Burns fails to land with a series of punches.
Townsend takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Adam Townsend seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Townsend throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Townsend dodges the punch combination from Burns.
Townsend misses with the combination. #T1#
A nice inside leg kick there by Townsend. That's going to slow Burns down.
Townsend misses with a double jab.
Nice uppercut there from Townsend.
Burns keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Townsend steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Burns.
Townsend misses with a wild combination.
Townsend slips a jab and a cross from Burns.
Townsend shoots for a takedown but Burns saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Burns.
Burns misses with a wild combination.
Townsend fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Darren Burns seems to be getting the better of the standup.
No joy there for Burns, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Townsend moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Townsend lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Burns throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Townsend sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Townsend scores with a three punch combo!
A combination from Townsend does no damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Townsend takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
An inside leg kick lands from Burns.
Burns lands with an uppercut that bounces Townsend off the cage and back into range.
Burns throws a low kick but it's checked well by Townsend.
Burns displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Townsend.
Burns explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Burns throws a wild body kick that Townsend sees coming a mile off.
Townsend connects with a body shot that sends Burns's belly button to the back.
Townsend takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Townsend slips a jab and a cross from Burns. #T3#
Burns misses with an uppercut.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Burns.
Sloppy strikes from Burns. Those never looked like landing.
Townsend cracks a nice hook into Burns's ribs.
Burns lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Townsend steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Burns. That one must have hurt.
Townsend is looking to wear down Burns with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Townsend's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Townsend duly obliges.
Burns lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Townsend circles away quickly and effectively.
Townsend jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Townsend throws a sloppy head kick and Burns moves out of range easily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Townsend, right into the meat.
Burns avoids a punch combination nicely.
Townsend checks the leg kick nicely there.
Townsend tries to bum rush Burns with a series of wild strikes but Burns uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Townsend throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Burns misses with a body kick. #T4#
Townsend avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Townsend has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Burns.
Good leg kick by Townsend there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Burns scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Burns avoids a punch combination nicely.
Burns throws a shot to the body.
Townsend throws a right hand that Burns ducks under and follows up with a left that Burns also avoids with ease.
Nice uppercut there from Burns.
Burns misses with a wild combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters circling - Burns throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Burns throws a head kick that misses.
Townsend digs a good body shot into Burns's ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Darren Burns showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Burns connects with a body shot.
Townsend throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Townsend slips a jab from Burns.
A punch combination from Burns misses.
Burns's corner calls for a 1-2. Burns obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #TD#
Townsend gets a double leg takedown into Burns's guard.
Adam Townsend overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Townsend wants to stand but Burns is controlling his posture from full guard.
Townsend cracks Burns with a solid left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Townsend working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Townsend lands a couple of elbows.
Townsend in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T1#
Townsend throws a big elbow that misses. #SU#
Townsend decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Burns, up you get!
Burns throws a wild body kick that Townsend sees coming a mile off.
Burns falls off balance throwing a combination
and Townsend counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Burns takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Burns misses with a hook. Townsend ducked under it nicely.
Townsend walks into a stiff left hand from Burns.
Townsend scores with a head kick.
Townsend avoids a kick to the body.
Burns uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Townsend has time to react.
Burns misses the jab.
Townsend lands with an overhand left.
Townsend looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Townsend shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Burns eats them both and turns towards Townsend to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Townsend throws a nice looking combination but Burns bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Burns looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Townsend lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Burns circles away quickly and effectively.
Burns slips a jab and a cross from Townsend.
Burns fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Townsend throws a big shot that misses.
Townsend shoots and misses
and Burns counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Burns misses with a straight right.
Townsend appears to be looking for a big counter.
Burns throws a nice looking combination but Townsend bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Burns looks to land a combination. Townsend sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Townsend throws a nice looking combination but Burns bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Burns avoids the head kick by Townsend.
Townsend swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Burns is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Townsend with a body shot.
Adam Townsend is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Townsend chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Burns can pounce on him.
Burns connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Burns throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Burns jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T3#
Burns connects with a crisp jab.
Townsend throws a right and a left that both miss.
Townsend looks to score with a jab to the body but Burns is just out of range.
Townsend bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Burns just misses with a punch to the body.
Burns just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromTownsend.
Townsend looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Townsend misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Burns stalks Townsend and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Townsend's face. Townsend staggers backwards, shaken.
Some wild striking there from Burns.
Townsend throws a quick counter kick to the body but Burns avoids it.
Burns avoids a punch combination nicely.
A lazy left from Burns finds it's target.#T4#
Townsend misses with a head kick.
Townsend scores with a crisp jab that stopped Burns in his tracks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Burns scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#TD#
Townsend closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Burns quickly recovers to half guard.
Townsend passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Burns!
Townsend can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Burns is looking to escape.
Townsend 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.
Townsend working some short elbows here. He postures up to throw some more ground and pound but Burns slips a leg through to get back to half guard. Nice work.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Darren Burns.
I've got Burns 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darren Burns!

Event: DUEL#104 Staal vs Momochi
Date: Oct 28, 2017

#R1#
Huia avoids a punch combination nicely.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Townsend has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Huia avoids the body shot from Townsend.
Huia throws a sloppy head kick and Townsend moves out of range easily.
Huia swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Townsend connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Huia momentarily.
Huia cracks Townsend with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Townsend throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Huia stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Huia tries to clinch up.
Townsend rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Huia moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Townsend looks to score with a jab to the body but Huia is just out of range.
Huia throws a sloppy head kick and Townsend moves out of range easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Huia, as that shot connected.
Townsend pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Huia on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Townsend fails to land with a series of punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Huia throws a head kick but Townsend moves out of range.
Townsend looks to land a combination but Huia avoids it well.
Townsend fails to land the takedown.
Townsend connects with a jab.
Huia looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1##TD2#
Townsend closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Huia trying to control but Townsend postures up.
Huia works his way to full guard. Good work.
Townsend trying to control the position from guard on top but Huia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Huia 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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Townsend accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Townsend content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Townsend wants to control from the top but Huia keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Huia has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Townsend doesn't defend quickly enough and Huia has managed to lock this one up! Can Townsend escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Huia on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Wiremu Huia!
A very excited looking Wiremu Huia made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: DFN#21 Bang vs Fanning
Date: Sep 23, 2017

#R1#
Burns thows a left - swing and a miss!
Townsend with the counter takedown but Burns avoids it easily.
Townsend bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Townsend displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Townsend will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Burns comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Townsend connects with the punch.#KD2#
Townsend lands a left and a right that send Burns crashing to the mat, dazed. Townsend thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#
Burns is rocked!
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 big right followed by a crushing left from Townsend knocks Burns out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Adam Townsend!
During a confident post fight interview, Adam Townsend thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: DUEL#91 Johnsson vs Maul
Date: Aug 19, 2017

#R1#
Townsend bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CL#
Da Costa closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD2#
Townsend drags the fight down to the ground.
Da Costa is looking to pass into half guard but Townsend pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Townsend is in guard.#REVB#
Da Costa might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Da Costa being controlled here, momentarily.
Da Costa keeping moving, preventing Townsend from controlling successfully. #SU2#
Townsend stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Da Costa takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Da Costa scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#ES2#
Townsend bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#TD#
Townsend gets caught napping as Da Costa dives in and scores a takedown. Townsend manages to retain guard.#ES2#
Townsend pushes Da Costa off and gets back to his feet. #T1#
Townsend pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Da Costa back to the cage. Townsend follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CUT2#
It looks like Humberto Da Costa has been cut.
Townsend moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Da Costa fails in his attempt to clinch.
Townsend scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Townsend lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #ROC2#
Da Costa is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Townsend finds Da Costa 's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Da Costa flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Townsend lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Da Costa will be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Adam Townsend!

Event: RFC 42: Stack Em Up!!!!
Date: Apr 29, 2017

#R1#
Brisebois throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Townsend swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Brisebois counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Townsend keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Brisebois has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Townsend misses with a double jab #TD2#
and Brisebois counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Brisebois. #ES#
Townsend pushes Brisebois off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Adam Townsend seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Townsend falls off balance throwing a combination
and Brisebois counters with a left and a right that stings Townsend.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Townsend misses with a combination
and Brisebois counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Townsend. #CL2#
Brisebois has managed to clinch.
Brisebois leaning his opponent against the cage.#TD#
Townsend manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Townsend controls Brisebois momentarily but Brisebois frees himself.
Brisebois really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Townsend. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Townsend looking to hit a scissor sweep but Brisebois is one step ahead there.
Brisebois postures up in Townsend's guard and throws a big left but Townsend blocks it.
Townsend looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Townsend is trying to keep Brisebois in close.
Brisebois trying to stand up but can't free himself from Townsend's guard.
Brisebois trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Brisebois drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Townsend dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Townsend looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Townsend looking to sit in guard and control but Brisebois gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Townsend throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Townsend wants to sweep but no luck.
Townsend not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brisebois trying to control the position from guard on top but Townsend is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Townsend seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T3#
Townsend wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Townsend looking to control.
Townsend bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Brisebois's guard. #REVR#
Townsend lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Townsend engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Brisebois wants to control the position but Townsend says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #T4#
Brisebois is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Townsend scores with a couple of nice shots.
Brisebois tries to roll over but Townsend keeps him under control.
Townsend trying to control the action but Brisebois is working from the bottom.
Townsend is really struggling to control Brisebois but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Brisebois is looking for a sweep. Townsend is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Townsend is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Brisebois has managed to free his arm - good work.
Townsend throwing shots but Brisebois is blocking nicely.
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 Adam Townsend will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Brisebois doesn't manage to clinch there - Townsend circles away. #TD2#
Brisebois scores with a takedown into Townsend's guard.
Brisebois wanted to stand there but Townsend had control of the position.
Brisebois trying to control but Townsend is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Brisebois avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Brisebois content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Townsend has locked up a guillotine! Townsend's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Brisebois is holding on here and Townsend must be using up a lot of energy. Brisebois has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Townsend gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Adam Townsend!

Event: RFC 35: Savagery
Date: Mar 11, 2017

#R1#
Townsend on the wrong end of a nice jab.#TD#
Townsend shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#ES2#
Man kicks off Townsend and gets to his feet.
Townsend jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It seemed like Man was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A combination from Townsend does no damage.
Man bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Townsend's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Townsend catches Man with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Townsend avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Townsend looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD#
Townsend shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Man napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Man managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Townsend. #T1#
The ground and pound from Townsend seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
You can see the frustration on Man's face as Townsend controls the position.
Man wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Townsend taking a breather here.
Townsend in side control lands a decent elbow. #SUB#
Townsend is working to tighten his grip on Man's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Man has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Townsend is really squeezing tight and eventually Man passes out! Townsend breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Adam Townsend!

Event: HFC 81:Grabonzo vs Snodgrass
Date: Jan 21, 2017

#R1#
Townsend throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A counter left hand to the body from Scarfo misses its target.
Townsend throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Townsend throws a sloppy head kick
and Scarfo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Townsend goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Townsend's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Townsend duly obliges.
Townsend lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#ROC2#
Scarfo is rocked!
Adam Townsend seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Townsend throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Scarfo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Oh Scarfo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CL#
Scarfo has Townsend up against the cage in a clinch.
Scarfo seems to have got his legs back now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Scarfo throws an elbow that misses.
Townsend has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Scarfo is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Scarfo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Townsend's efforts to push away.
Scarfo pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Scarfo avoids a wild elbow strike from Townsend.
Townsend's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC2#
Townsend pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1##TD#
Scarfo decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Townsend is trying to escape back to his feet but Scarfo uses the scramble to pass into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Townsend is looking to regain half guard here but Scarfo keeps moving and retains side control.
Townsend takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Scarfo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Townsend on the ground.
Townsend manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Townsend thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Townsend wants to take a breather but Scarfo is having none of it.
Scarfo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Scarfo is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Scarfo is staying active underneath Townsend, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Townsend is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Scarfo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Townsend.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Scarfo is not content to let Townsend control the position.
Townsend is stalling here. Scarfo is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Townsend seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Scarfo has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Townsend tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Scarfo easily slips into full mount! #T3#
Scarfo breaks from Townsend's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Townsend swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Townsend is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Scarfo avoids the attempt from Townsend to control.
Townsend might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Scarfo haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Townsend regains half guard.
Townsend trying to hold on to Scarfo's head to control him but Scarfo postures up. #T4#
We've been hearing that Scarfo has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Townsend looks like he's trying to stand up.
Townsend regains full guard. Nicely done.
Townsend trying to keep a closed guard but Scarfo is proving a slippery customer. #SUB2#
Townsend is looking for a triangle but Scarfo pushes his legs off easily.
Scarfo trying to control the position from guard on top but Townsend is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Townsend has Scarfo pulled in close to control his posture.
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 Nicky Scarfo will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Scarfo drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Scarfo lands some shots froms side control.
Scarfo lands a decent elbow from side control.
Townsend controls the position for a moment.
A control attempt from Townsend but he's now mounted!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Townsend holds on for dear life, controlling Scarfo's posture momentarily.
Scarfo landing strikes, looking to finish! #T1#
Scarfo controlling his opponent.
Townsend is wriggling around trying to escape.
Scarfo putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Townsend is looking to improve his position but Scarfo isn't that keen on the idea.
Scarfo tries to control but Townsend wriggling away.
Townsend is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Townsend sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#T2#
Townsend is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Townsend actively working from the bottom here.
Scarfo lands strikes from half guard.
Scarfo wants to take a breather but Townsend is having none of it.
Townsend is trying to get back to full guard.
Scarfo blocks the strikes from Townsend.
Nicky Scarfo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nice strikes from Scarfo there.
Townsend gets back to full guard.
Scarfo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T3#
Scarfo trying to control but Townsend is working from the bottom.
Scarfo working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Townsend's head.
Townsend tries to strike from the bottom. #SUB2#
Scarfo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Townsend trying to control the position here.
Scarfo with a nice head shot there.#T4#
Scarfo tries to free his leg and advance position but Townsend is retaining full guard.
Townsend lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Townsend trying to control the position from guard on top but Scarfo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #ES#
Scarfo pushes Townsend off and scrambles back to his feet.
Townsend misses with a double jab. #TD#
Scarfo fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Townsend sprawls well initially but Scarfo persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Townsend is refusing to be controlled, as Scarfo sits in half guard.
Scarfo content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Scarfo is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nicky Scarfo 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#
Townsend throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #CL#
and Scarfo holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Scarfo lands with a short shot to the head.
Townsend's coach down at Liverpools Red Tri-Angle MMA & Fitness was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Townsend's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Scarfo scores with a shoulder strike.
Scarfo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Townsend backwards.
Scarfo misses with an elbow over the top.
Townsend wants to take the fight to the mat but Scarfo manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Townsend tries to break free but Scarfo pushes him back against the cage.
Scarfo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Townsend is trying to break the clinch but Scarfo is controlling him.
Townsend drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Scarfo.
Still in the clinch, Scarfo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Scarfo is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Nicky Scarfo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adam Townsend.#T1#
Scarfo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Townsend wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Scarfo is working Townsend over against the cage.
Scarfo pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Scarfo digs a right hand underneath Townsend's ribcage. Townsend let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Townsend takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A left hand lands to the body for Scarfo.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A hook to the body from Scarfo.
Townsend fails to pull guard.
Scarfo misses with an elbow over the top.
Scarfo scores with a hook to the body.
Scarfo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A body shot lands from Scarfo.
Townsend wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Scarfo prevents a takedown attempt there. #T2#
Scarfo lands an elbow inside that Townsend shrugs off.
Townsend fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Scarfo lands an elbow that stopped Townsend in his tracks for a moment.
Townsend takes an elbow to the forehead.
Scarfo presses Townsend against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short body shot lands from Scarfo as the two fighters clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Townsend looking to slow down the pace here.
Scarfo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Townsend backwards.
Townsend takes an elbow to the forehead.
Townsend wants to break free but Scarfo has control.
Scarfo is pressed up against the cage. Townsend has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Scarfo down to the mat. Scarfo avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #TD#
Scarfo shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Townsend napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Townsend wants to get back to his feet but Scarfo is dominant here and he's now got Townsend's back!#T3#
Scarfo controlling well, preventing Townsend from escaping the position.
Townsend takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Townsend trying to control the hands but Scarfo won't let him.
Nicky Scarfo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Scarfo controls the position.
Townsend wants to escape the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial. #T4#
Scarfo'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.
Scarfo seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Townsend for as long as he can get away with.
Scarfo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Townsend can do to turn this around?
Townsend wants to escape the position.
Townsend trying to control the hands but Scarfo won't let him.
Adam Townsend has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Scarfo controlling well, preventing Townsend from escaping the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nicky Scarfo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Scarfo, 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: HFC 76:Johansson vs Dall
Date: Dec 25, 2016

#R1#
Townsend throws a head kick that misses #TD#
and Jensen counters with a takedown into side control.
Townsend is trying to get back to half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Jensen's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB#
Jensen thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Jensen is looking to take a break and control but Townsend is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Jensen is trying to get an arm triangle but Townsend is defending well. #SUB#
Jensen is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Townsend knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Townsend is looking to regain half guard here but Jensen keeps moving and retains side control. #T1#
Townsend looking for a sweep but Jensen has passed into full mount! Oh no!#SUB#
Jensen goes for an armbar but Townsend turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Townsend. #SU2#
Townsend gets to his feet. Jensen looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Jensen shoots in for a double leg but Townsend sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Townsend misses with a few strikes there.
Townsend throws a right hand that Jensen ducks under and follows up with a left that Jensen also avoids with ease.
Townsend lands with a good body shot.
Townsend throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Jensen counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Townsend is trying to control Jensen's posture. Jensen takes advantage of the lull and advances to side control. He also appears to have an arm triangle here! Uh oh, big trouble for Townsend! Jensen is rotating here... this could be the end... Townsend is out! Jensen has ended this one emphatically! Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Brian Jensen!

Event: HFC 71:Hellmuth vs Ragnarson
Date: Nov 27, 2016

#R1#
Scarfo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Townsend.
It looked like Scarfo was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Townsend.#TD#
Scarfo throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Townsend was covering up waiting for the punch and Scarfo finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Townsend manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Scarfo manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Townsend working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Townsend in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scarfo wants to stand up but Townsend is controlling him.
Townsend wants to control from the top but Scarfo keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES#
Scarfo wriggles free and stands up. #T1#
Townsend fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Scarfo manages to avoid it.
Adam Townsend seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A shot to the body from Townsend misses #CL#
and Scarfo counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Scarfo.
Scarfo effectively controlling the action here.
Scarfo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Townsend or not.
Townsend wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Scarfo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Scarfo lands a damaging elbow.
Scarfo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Townsend backwards.
A short right from Scarfo on the inside.
Scarfo pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#BC2#
Townsend breaks from the clinch.
A combination from Townsend does no damage. #TD#
Scarfo shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Townsend napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Townsend regains half guard.#T2#
Scarfo sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Scarfo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Townsend on the ground.
Townsend wants to get back to full guard.
Townsend is looking to escape.
Townsend flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Scarfo sitting and controlling from the half guard.
We've been hearing that Scarfo has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Townsend is looking to improve his position. #T3##SUB2#
Townsend looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Scarfo pushes past his half guard into mount!
Scarfo landing shots from mount.
Townsend is in a horrible position here. Scarfo smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Townsend tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Townsend manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Townsend wants to control but Scarfo is keeping busy.
Scarfo is pressing down on Townsend's thigh, looking to free his foot. Townsend is holding on for now. #T4#
Scarfo drops an elbow to the side of Townsend's head.
Townsend tries to get to full guard but Scarfo has control of the leg.
Townsend is trying to control but can't.
Scarfo slips a nice elbow through Townsend's hands, connecting with Townsend's forehead.
Townsend is refusing to be controlled, as Scarfo sits in half guard.
Scarfo is thwarting Townsend's attempts to control the position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Scarfo connects with a nice short shot to Townsend's temple.
Scarfo lands with a punch from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nicky Scarfo 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#
Scarfo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Townsend. #TD#
Scarfo shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Townsend is trying to defend but Scarfo finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Scarfo seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Scarfo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Townsend can do to turn this around?
Townsend is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Scarfo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Scarfo's back!
Townsend misses with a punch to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scarfo is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Scarfo has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Townsend.
Townsend missing with punches from the back. #T1#
Even with his hooks in, Townsend manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Townsend is landing with strikes. Scarfo can't take much more of this.
Even with his hooks in, Townsend manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Townsend missing with strikes from the back.
A lull in the action here.
Nicky Scarfo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Townsend goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Scarfo escapes and is now in half guard on top.
Townsend trying to control here. #T2#
Townsend is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Townsend is not content to let Scarfo control the position.
Townsend flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
The fighters are battling for position here. Townsend manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Townsend is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##SUB2#
Townsend seems to be working for a kimura but Scarfo defends the submission attempt.#T3#
Townsend is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Scarfo is trying to stand back up but Townsend is controlling him #ES#
Scarfo manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Adam Townsend is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Scarfo looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Townsend trying to control the position.
Scarfo is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Townsend throws some sloppy strikes off his back. #T4#
Scarfo prevents Townsend from getting back to his feet.
Scarfo is looking to work some ground and pound but Townsend has wrist control.
Scarfo controlling from the top position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Townsend had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Scarfo defends it easily.#SUB2#
Townsend working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Scarfo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Scarfo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adam Townsend showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Townsend misses with the combination.
Scarfo doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL2#
and Townsend holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Scarfo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Townsend backwards.
Scarfo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Townsend.
Townsend is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Scarfo is defending well.
Nice elbow from Scarfo.
Townsend is looking to break free of the clinch but Scarfo has double underhooks.
Scarfo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Townsend.#BC#
Scarfo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Townsend has a takedown stuffed.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Townsend enables Scarfo to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Townsend manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Scarfo with a nice head shot there.#T1#
Scarfo scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Townsend looking for a sweep. Not yet Townsend, not yet.
Townsend throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Townsend is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Scarfo landing some decent shots from guard.
Scarfo's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Townsend keeping moving, preventing Scarfo from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Townsend looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Townsend has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T2#
Townsend throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Scarfo postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Townsend working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Scarfo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Townsend is tightening it up a little... Scarfo has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Scarfo reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Scarfo taps out! Nice BJJ there by Townsend!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Adam Townsend!

Event: HFC 65:Hellmuth Jr vs Zorrande
Date: Oct 28, 2016

#R1#
Townsend tests Jensen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Townsend throws a right and a left that both miss.
Townsend tries to clinch but Jensen moves out of range. #TD#
Jensen manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Townsend on his heels. He'll look to pass Townsend's guard now, I'm sure.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Jensen wants to control from the top but Townsend keeps moving.
Townsend keeping full guard, as Jensen tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Townsend is trying to control the position but Jensen postures up. #SUB#
Jensen 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.
Jensen postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jensen being controlled here momentarily.
Jensen wants to control from the top but Townsend keeps moving. #T1##SUB#
Jensen thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Townsend is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jensen trying to control the position from guard on top but Townsend is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Townsend is trying to keep Jensen in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Townsend lands with a shot to the body.
Townsend connects with a nice looking jab. #TD2#
Townsend drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Jensen is looking to regain half guard here but Townsend keeps moving and retains side control.
Jensen is working hard here to advance position.#T3#
Jensen gets back to half guard.
Townsend lands with a punch from half guard.
Townsend is trying to control. Jensen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
My spies in Liverpools Red Tri-Angle MMA & Fitness inform me that Townsend has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Townsend tries to stand but can't do so whilst Jensen controls his leg.
Townsend is trying to control the action in half guard but Jensen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jensen tries to roll over but Townsend keeps him under control.#T4#
Townsend wants to stand up but Jensen has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Jensen has hold of Townsend's hands but Townsend slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB#
Jensen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Townsend winds up and cracks Jensen with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Jensen works his way to full guard. Good work.
Jensen wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Jensen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Townsend defends it easily.
Townsend keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jensen's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jensen keeping moving, preventing Townsend from controlling successfully.
Townsend landing some decent shots from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adam Townsend dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Jensen has a takedown stuffed.#TD2#
Townsend shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Jensen works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Jensen looking for a guillotine here but Townsend defends easily.
Townsend is looking to stand up but Jensen won't let him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Townsend working some strikes from top position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jensen is on top in guard. #REVR#
Townsend is trying to keep Jensen in close. #T1#
Jensen looking to pass the guard.
Townsend wants to get back to his feet but Jensen is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Townsend is trying to hold Jensen in close to prevent damage but Jensen has managed to pass into half guard.
Townsend wants to control but Jensen is keeping busy. #SUB2#
Townsend is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jensen pulls his head out easily.
Jensen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Townsend keeps working. #SUB#
Jensen is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Townsend sees it coming and defends easily.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Townsend punching from the bottom.
Townsend is trying to control but can't. #SUB#
Jensen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Townsend is just riding it out for now. Jensen eventually gives up the hold.
Townsend is pressing down on Jensen's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Jensen trying to control the position from guard on top but Townsend is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Jensen drops back looking for a leg! Townsend is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Townsend manages to kick Jensen off! Jensen jumps back into Townsend's guard.
Townsend keeping moving, preventing Jensen from controlling successfully. #T3#
Jensen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Townsend swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Townsend is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jensen defends well.
Jensen trying to control but Townsend is working from the bottom.
Jensen is pushing down on Townsend's leg trying to pass to half guard. Townsend is fighting to maintain full guard but Jensen has managed to sneak the leg through.
Townsend is pressing down on Jensen's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Townsend seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Townsend lands some strikes from the bottom.#T4#
Jensen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Townsend swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jensen trying to control but Townsend is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Jensen drops back looking for a leg! Townsend is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Townsend manages to kick Jensen off! Jensen jumps back into Townsend's guard.
Townsend not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jensen sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Townsend's guard.
Townsend 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 Brian Jensen will probably get the nod.
That's time! 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#
Townsend misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jensen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Townsend dives in and grabs Jensen's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jensen pushes down on Townsend's head and hops out.
Townsend scores with a jab. Jensen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Townsend stuffs the takedown attempt from Jensen. Jensen gets slowly back to his feet.
Townsend lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Townsend scores with a sloppy right hand. Jensen should have avoided that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Townsend keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Townsend throws a right and a left that Jensen avoids nicely.
Townsend lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jensen circles away quickly and effectively.
Townsend misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Adam Townsend is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Townsend darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Townsend throws a series of punches but Jensen avoids them all with ease.
Townsend has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Townsend scores with a shot to the body.
Townsend throws a right hand that Jensen ducks under and follows up with a left that Jensen also avoids with ease.
Townsend misses with a wild combination.
Jensen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #CL#
Jensen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
Jensen works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Jensen preventing the sweep.
Townsend wants to stand and escape but Jensen is having none of it. #T2#
Jensen trying to control but Townsend is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Jensen drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Townsend manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Jensen has Townsend in his guard.#REVB#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Townsend landing some decent shots from guard.
Townsend is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Townsend postures up and lands a big shot to Jensen's brow.
Jensen wants to sweep here but Townsend controlling him for the moment. #T3#
Townsend is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Jensen keeping moving, preventing Townsend from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Townsend got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jensen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Townsend has managed to get both his arms back between Jensen's legs - danger averted.
Townsend advances position into side control!
Jensen is trying to improve his position.
Townsend wants to control but Jensen is keeping him busy.
Jensen is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Townsend's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T4##SUB#
Jensen actively working from the bottom here.
Townsend wants to stand up but Jensen has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Jensen tries to roll over but Townsend keeps him under control.
Townsend is trying to control. Jensen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jensen gets back to full guard.
Townsend postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
Adam Townsend comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Townsend 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adam Townsend!

Event: HFC 59:Obuhov vs Sonnen
Date: Sep 24, 2016

#R1#
Townsend doesn't manage to clinch there - Barbosa circles away.
Townsend throws a head kick that misses.
Barbosa lands with a hook. Townsend tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CL2#
Townsend has taken the fight to the clinch. #TD2#
Townsend jumps guard and drags Barbosa to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Townsend looking to control. #SUB2#
Townsend throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Barbosa escapes and throws Townsend's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Barbosa knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Townsend on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Barbosa stands up and we're back to a striking position. #T1#
Barbosa moves out of range as Townsend throws a body kick.
Townsend throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Barbosa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Townsend needs to keep his hands up - Barbosa had a free shot at his head there.
Barbosa lands a jab to the nose.
Townsend fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Barbosa avoids it really well and circles away.
Barbosa dips to his left and cracks Townsend with an uppercut!
Barbosa misses the jab.
Townsend fails with a takedown attempt. #T2#
Townsend defending well as Barbosa loads up on a big left hand.
Townsend throws a fast counter high kick but Barbosa manages to duck under it in time.
Townsend tries to close the distance and clinch up but Barbosa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Barbosa displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Townsend.
An attempted straight right counter from Barbosa misses the target.
Daniel Barbosa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adam Townsend.
Barbosa is looking to chop away at Townsend's legs.
Barbosa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Daniel Barbosa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Townsend tries to close the distance and clinch up but Barbosa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Barbosa looks for the body kick but Townsend saw that one coming.
Townsend wants to counter the offense by Barbosa and move into the clinch position.
Adam Townsend seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Townsend moves in looking to clinch but Barbosa pushes him off.
Barbosa changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Townsend stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Barbosa.
Barbosa lands with a kick to the ribs. #T3#
Nice sprawl there from Barbosa as Townsend shoots in.
Barbosa attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Townsend gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Barbosa counters with a straight right hand.
Townsend throws a wild body kick that Barbosa sees coming a mile off.
Townsend pulls out of a head kick attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Barbosa misses the target.
Townsend with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Barbosa to score with a decent uppercut.
Townsend takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Barbosa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Townsend moves away.
Townsend ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barbosa moves away.
Danga de danga de dang - Barbosa scores with a four punch combination!
Barbosa catches Townsend with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barbosa throws an off balance right hand #TD2#
and Townsend decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Barbosa's guard.#T4##ES#
Barbosa pushes Townsend off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Townsend shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Barbosa counter with a right hand.
Barbosa scores with a hook.
Barbosa thuds his right hand into Townsend's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Townsend shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Barbosa as he avoids it easily.
Townsend keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Barbosa.
Good shot there by Barbosa.
Barbosa missing with a left hand there. Townsend was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Barbosa leaves Townsend with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Barbosa 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#
Townsend tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Horrible takedown attempt by Townsend or perhaps it was just good defense by Barbosa, which made it look bad.
Townsend staying out of range there.
A big left from Barbosa misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Barbosa misses the target.
Barbosa lands a jab to the head.
Townsend moves away from the strike by Barbosa.
Daniel Barbosa is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Townsend closes the distance and pushes Barbosa back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa misses with some punches.
Barbosa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barbosa lands a shoulder strike.
Barbosa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Barbosa fails to land.
Townsend is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T1#
Barbosa is pressed up against the cage. Townsend has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Barbosa down to the mat. Barbosa avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Townsend.
Daniel Barbosa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adam Townsend.
Townsend takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Townsend moves forwards but Barbosa connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Barbosa checks a leg kick nicely.
Barbosa motions for Townsend to come forward. Barbosa throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Townsend shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Barbosa counters with a straight right hand.
Horrible takedown attempt by Townsend or perhaps it was just good defense by Barbosa, which made it look bad.
Barbosa fires out a quick counter leg kick but Townsend just manages to avoid it.
Barbosa scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T2#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Barbosa, as that shot connected.
Barbosa throws a hook to the side of Townsend's head but Townsend sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Townsend throws a lazy head kick
and Barbosa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Townsend throws a leg kick that is checked
and Barbosa counters with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Townsend with a lazy takedown attempt
and Barbosa counters with a three punch combo that has Townsend backing up. Townsend nods at Barbosa to acknowledge the strikes.
Townsend wants to clinch up but Barbosa keeps it at a distance.
Barbosa feints and then cracks Townsend's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Townsend down.
Barbosa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Townsend sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Townsend is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Nice body punch from Barbosa. #CL2#
Townsend clinches with his opponent.
Townsend blocks a body shot from Barbosa.
Townsend has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T3#
A hook to the body from Barbosa. #BC#
Barbosa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Townsend shoots in looking for a takedown. Barbosa tries to sprawl out of it but Townsend keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Barbosa manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Townsend moves forwards but Barbosa connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Townsend closes the distance and clinches up with Barbosa, looking for a takedown. Townsend pushes Barbosa against the cage but Barbosa circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Townsend takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Barbosa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Townsend can do to turn this around?
Barbosa connects with a right hand. Townsend shakes it off.
Barbosa turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Barbosa stuffs the takedown.#T4#
Barbosa lands with an overhand left.
Adam Townsend is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Townsend moves forwards but Barbosa connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jab, jab by Barbosa - just one landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barbosa swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Townsend.
Townsend shoots for a double leg takedown but Barbosa sprawls well. He's pushed Townsend's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Barbosa moves into range and connects with a jab.
Barbosa throws a jab but it's blocked by Townsend.
Townsend unleashes a big counter combination but Barbosa bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Barbosa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A cross from Barbosa lands.
Townsend shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Barbosa as he avoids it easily.
Barbosa connects with a high kick.
Barbosa throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Townsend.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Barbosa dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Barbosa wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Townsend slips under a jab.
Barbosa will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Townsend shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Barbosa as he jumps to the side.
Barbosa fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Townsend throws a sloppy head kick and Barbosa moves out of range easily.
Barbosa connects with a solid leg kick.
Barbosa blocks a head kick by Townsend.
Barbosa throws a chopping leg kick but Townsend manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#T1#
Barbosa scores with a decent looking hook.
Townsend tries a head kick but it misses.
Townsend gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Barbosa swinging wildly here.
A punch combination from Barbosa misses.
Barbosa swings for the body but Townsend moves out of range.
Townsend looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Barbosa throws a big shot that misses.
Townsend closes the distance but Barbosa moves to the side
and Barbosa counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice straight punches there by Barbosa. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Barbosa.
Barbosa is looking to score with low kicks.#T2#
Barbosa looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Townsend scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Townsend misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Barbosa to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barbosa misses with an uppercut.
Townsend fails with a takedown attempt.
Daniel Barbosa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adam Townsend.
Barbosa scores with a jab to the body.
Barbosa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Townsend tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Barbosa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The fighters circling - Barbosa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Townsend steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Barbosa.
Barbosa leaves Townsend with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T3#
Townsend moves out of range of the strikes.
Townsend wants to clinch
and Barbosa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Townsend tries to clinch
and Barbosa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Townsend walks into a jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Barbosa, as that shot connected.
Barbosa defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Townsend.
Barbosa is looking to counter with head kicks.
Townsend takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Townsend doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Barbosa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Townsend bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Townsend is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T4#
Townsend wants to clinch.
Townsend misses with a takedown
and Barbosa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Townsend throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barbosa rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Townsend moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Barbosa connects with a leg kick. Townsend looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Barbosa, as that shot connected.
Barbosa catches Townsend with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Townsend shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Adam Townsend has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Daniel Barbosa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A low kick from Townsend misses
enabling Barbosa to counter with a crisp jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Daniel Barbosa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Barbosa 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:25
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:25
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:25

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

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