Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Gladiators 69 Cedric v Snot
Date: Dec 30, 2017

#R1#
Kannberg shoots in but Doctore avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Doctore throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Doctore has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Kannberg misses with a jab to the body
and Doctore counters with a nice uppercut. #TD2#
Kannberg closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Doctore is trying to improve his position.
Doctore manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Kannberg is looking for a kimura here.
Kannberg thows a huge punch but Doctore dodges it nicely. #ES#
Doctore has one foot on Kannberg's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#T1#
Doctore with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kannberg keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kannberg tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Doctore scores with a jab to the head.
Kannberg's jab looks to have found its range, popping Doctore under the eye.#CL2#
Kannberg darts in and clinches Doctore up against the cage.
Kannberg is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Doctore keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kannberg's efforts to push away.#TD2#
Kannberg is trying to trip Doctore. He has hold of a leg but Doctore is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Kannberg persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#ES#
Doctore pushes Kannberg off and scrambles back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Doctore fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kannberg manages to avoid it.
Kannberg takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kannberg getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kannberg moves out of range of the strikes.
Doctore ducks under a wild hook from Kannberg.#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Doctore. Kannberg does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big right from Doctore misses.
Doctore throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kannberg blocks a jab.
Some bone on bone action there as Doctore checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Doctore circles away from the clinch attempt
and Doctore counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Doctore misses with a leg kick
and Kannberg counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2#
Kannberg drags the fight down to the ground. #SUB2#
Kannberg throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Doctore escapes and throws Kannberg's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Doctore is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Kannberg will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T3#
Doctore working away.
Doctore is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Kannberg's shoulder. That is not cool.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Kannberg is looking to reverse the position.
Doctore takes a little break here. Kannberg wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Kannberg is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kannberg tries to get to full guard but Doctore has control of the leg.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Doctore controlling the pace.
Doctore tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kannberg knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kannberg is refusing to be controlled, as Doctore sits in half guard.
Kannberg has a hand on Doctore's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Doctore takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Oenomaus Doctore dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Kannberg shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Doctore counters with a thumping low kick.
Doctore throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
As Doctore backs off Kannberg throws a huge counter combo but Doctore manages to avoid it all.
Scott Kannberg is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kannberg looks to land a combination but Doctore avoids it well.
Doctore throws a lazy right hand but Kannberg sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Doctore throws a hook but Kannberg avoids it easily.
Kannberg feints the counter takedown.
Oenomaus Doctore is winning the standup battle so far.
Kannberg uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Doctore.
Doctore takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Doctore gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nice defenses there by Kannberg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doctore throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kannberg changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kannberg misses with an uppercut.
Kannberg throws a body kick that misses.
Doctore is looking to counter the offense by Kannberg and move into the clinch.
Kannberg tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Doctore paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kannberg throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Doctore was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T1##TD2#
Kannberg dives in and scores a takedown into Doctore's guard.
Kannberg preventing the sweep.
Kannberg postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kannberg works over Doctore with some ground and pound from guard.
Doctore has his hands on Kannberg's head, controlling the position.
Kannberg won't allow Doctore to sweep him here.
Kannberg wants to control from the top but Doctore keeps moving. #T2#
Doctore wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Kannberg trying to control the position from guard on top but Doctore is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Doctore is looking to stand up but Kannberg isn't so interested in that idea. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kannberg throws a jab but it's blocked by Doctore.
A bone on bone clash there as Doctore blocks the leg kick.
Doctore throws a poor cross that misses #TD2#
and Kannberg counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kannberg trying to pass the guard but Doctore defending well.
Doctore is trying to control but can't. #T3#
Kannberg is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kannberg not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Doctore trying to control from the bottom.
Kannberg stops Doctore from getting back to his feet.
Kannberg is thwarting Doctore's attempts to control the position.
Doctore won't allow Kannberg to pass to mount.
Doctore keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Doctore trying to control here.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Kannberg is looking to stall here but Doctore recovers full guard.
Kannberg throws a big elbow that misses.
Kannberg advances to half guard.
Scott Kannberg has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kannberg is looking to advance position but Doctore won't allow it.
Doctore is trying to maintain the position but Kannberg is very close to passing his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Scott Kannberg showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Doctore misses the jab.
Kannberg looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Doctore takes one on the button.
Kannberg tried to score with a low kick but Doctore checks it.
Kannberg throws a leg kick
and Doctore makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#CL#
Doctore gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kannberg lands an elbow inside that Doctore shrugs off.
Doctore lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Doctore throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Doctore pushes Kannberg back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kannberg.
Kannberg blocks a body shot from Doctore.
Doctore tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kannberg lands an elbow inside. #CUT2#
It looks like Oenomaus Doctore has been cut.
Doctore blocks an elbow strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kannberg.
Kannberg tries to pull guard but Doctore holds him up against the cage and eventually Kannberg drops back down to his feet. #T1#
Kannberg misses with an elbow strike.
Doctore lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kannberg blocks a body shot from Doctore.
Doctore blocks the elbow strike.
Doctore dodges an elbow strike from Kannberg.
Kannberg throws an elbow but it misses.
Kannberg is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Doctore is defending well.
Doctore avoids a wild elbow strike from Kannberg.
Kannberg drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Doctore gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Oenomaus Doctore has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scott Kannberg.
Doctore lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kannberg backwards. #BC2#
Kannberg manages to break the clinch.
Kannberg throws a looping overhand right but Doctore ducks down to avoid it. #CL#
Doctore moves into range and clinches up with Kannberg.
Doctore pushes Kannberg back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
Doctore swings wildly with an uppercut but Kannberg uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Doctore's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Doctore looks to land a body kick but Kannberg moved away.
Kannberg takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kannberg blocks a head kick by Doctore.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Doctore misses with a low kick.
Kannberg feints the counter takedown.#TD2#
Kannberg feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Kannberg wants to control from the top but Doctore keeps moving.
Kannberg won't allow Doctore to sweep him here.
Doctore trying to control the position here.
Doctore controls Kannberg momentarily but Kannberg frees himself. #T3#
Kannberg wants to pass the guard but Doctore is keeping the position.
Kannberg is stalling in the full guard.
Kannberg tries to free his leg and advance position but Doctore is retaining full guard.
Kannberg is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A lazy body kick from Kannberg
and Doctore counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Nice uppercut lands for Doctore. That snapped Kannberg's head back.
A low kick from Doctore is predictable there #TD2#
and Kannberg counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kannberg.
Doctore has control of Kannberg's left arm, preventing Kannberg from doing any damage.
Kannberg tries to free his leg and advance position but Doctore is retaining full guard.
Doctore looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Kannberg lands a couple of digs.
Kannberg stopping the sweep attempt from Doctore.

And that's the end of the fight!
Oenomaus Doctore showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Doctore has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 29:28
Judge Josh West scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: Gladiators 63 Bentos v Pepper
Date: Dec 08, 2017

#R1##CL#
Kannberg closes the distance and pushes Nobody back into the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Nobody takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Nobody tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kannberg lands an elbow inside.
Kannberg looking to throw knees to the head but Nobody is blocking nicely.
Nobody lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kannberg throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Nobody tries to work over Kannberg's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short left from Nobody.
Nobody can't break the clinch.
Kannberg taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Kannberg struggles to land a body shot inside as Nobody controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nobody lands a hook that snaps the head of Kannberg backwards.
Nobody lands an uppercut.
Kannberg blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nobody goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nobody dodges an elbow strike from Kannberg. #BC#
Kannberg manages to break the clinch. #T1#
Kannberg throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nobody tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nobody avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#TD2#
Nobody fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kannberg sprawls well initially but Nobody persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #ES#
Kannberg kicks off Nobody and gets to his feet.
Kannberg lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nobody circles away quickly and effectively.
Scott Kannberg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Kannberg takes the fight into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nobody wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC#
Kannberg breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kannberg tries to close the distance and clinch but Nobody swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD2#
Nobody shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kannberg manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Nobody stands and throws Kannberg's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T2#
Nobody creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Kannberg sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Nobody cracks Kannberg with a big right hand but Kannberg just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Nobody is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Kannberg will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Nobody trying to control the action but Kannberg is working from the bottom.
Kannberg tries to bench press Nobody off him but Nobody keeps the position.
Nobody lands a few punches from side control.
Nobody tries to advance to mount but can't.
Nobody is looking to take a break and control but Kannberg is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Kannberg tries to improve position but can't.
Nobody is chipping away with strikes.
Nobody wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kannberg keeps working.
Nobody scores with punches from side control.
Nobody grinds an elbow into Kannberg's temple.
Nobody in side control, throwing shots but Kannberg defends.
Kannberg is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Nobody's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Kannberg on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T4#
Nobody is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Nobody not doing much here.
Nobody throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nobody is stalling here. Kannberg is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Nobody seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Kannberg has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Kannberg wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nobody keeps working.
Nobody gets back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kannberg has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Nigel Nobody will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Nobody moves out of range of the leg kick from Kannberg.
A solid leg kick lands there for Nobody.
Nobody throws a head kick but Kannberg moves out of range.
As Nobody looks to move away, Kannberg throws a big counter combo but Nobody just gets out of the way.
Nobody scores with a hook to the body. Kannberg takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nobody jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nobody misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kannberg.
A jab from Nobody misses.
Kannberg tries to clinch but Nobody moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kannberg lands a head shot.
Nobody looks to land a left hand but Kannberg moved out of range nicely.
Kannberg tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Nobody manages to circle out of the way.
Kannberg throws a leg kick but Nobody sees it coming and moves out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Kannberg blocks the leg kick. #T1#
Kannberg lands a leg kick that knocks Nobody off balance momentarily.
Good leg kick by Kannberg there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud. #TD#
Kannberg feints and as Nobody raises his hands in defense, Kannberg changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kannberg pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nobody is keeping the position for now.
Kannberg working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Nobody looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kannberg is one step ahead there.
Kannberg is fighting to break Nobody's control of his arms but Nobody is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Nobody is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kannberg preventing the sweep. #T2#
Nobody keeping moving, preventing Kannberg from controlling successfully.
Kannberg is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB#
Kannberg has gone for a leg lock! Nobody slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kannberg's guard.#REVB#
Nobody works over Kannberg with some ground and pound from guard.
Nobody looking to sit in guard and control but Kannberg gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kannberg preventing the sweep.
Nobody wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Kannberg is now in half guard. #T3#
Nobody is trying to get back to full guard.
Nobody is still trying to improve position.
Nobody is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kannberg's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kannberg's back!
Nobody lands strikes to the head.
Nobody biding his time, controlling Kannberg.
Kannberg is keeping busy.
Nobody doesn't have the hooks in and Kannberg manages to turn into his guard. #T4#
Kannberg throws a big elbow that misses.
Nobody bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kannberg's guard. #REVB#
Nobody won't allow Kannberg to sweep him here.
Nobody must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Nobody wants to control from the top but Kannberg keeps moving.
Nobody is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kannberg looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kannberg is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Nobody working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Kannberg wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Nigel Nobody will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Kannberg throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Nobody counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Nobody is controlling the pace.
Kannberg is staying active underneath Nobody, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Nobody lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Nobody is trying to control. Kannberg wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kannberg slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Nobody's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kannberg pulls Nobody in to control the position.
Nobody won't allow Kannberg to sweep him here. #T1#
Nobody tries to free his leg and advance position but Kannberg is retaining full guard.
Nobody trying to control the position from guard on top but Kannberg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nobody loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kannberg looking for a sweep. Not yet Kannberg, not yet.
Nobody stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kannberg swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kannberg keeping moving, preventing Nobody from controlling successfully.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Nobody not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Scott Kannberg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#CL#
Kannberg has Nobody up against the cage in a clinch.
Nobody has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kannberg after a bit of a struggle.
Kannberg is leaning against Nobody and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nobody dodges an elbow strike from Kannberg.
Kannberg wants to stall. #BC2#
Nobody manages to break the clinch.
Kannberg scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kannberg fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kannberg misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Nobody counters with a shoot takedown. Kannberg fights it but they end up in guard.
Nobody landing some decent shots from guard. #T3#
Kannberg looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nobody is one step ahead there.
Nobody controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Nigel Nobody is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kannberg keeping moving, preventing Nobody from controlling successfully.
Nobody controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #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.
Nobody lands a couple of digs.
Nobody showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kannberg controls Nobody momentarily but Nobody frees himself.
Nobody chips away with some ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nobody is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Nobody's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nigel Nobody comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Nobody 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:30
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nigel Nobody!
A victorious Nigel Nobody thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Gladiators 59 Cedric v Jacks
Date: Nov 10, 2017

#R1#
Power punishes Kannberg's body with a nice straight punch.
Power lands a nice shot to the body.
Kannberg takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Power looks to land a left hand but Kannberg moved out of range nicely.
Power avoids the head kick by Kannberg.
Power is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kannberg.
Kannberg swings widly with a right hand
and Power counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kannberg walks into a left hand.
Power moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CL2#
Kannberg has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kannberg blocking some punches.
Kannberg misses with the head strike.
Kannberg tries to land a knee to the head but Power blocks with his arms.
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!
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Power just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kannberg's brow.
Power tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kannberg's elbow.
Power missing with knees to the body.
Power avoids the elbow strike from Kannberg, against the cage.
Power blocks a body shot from Kannberg.
Power misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Kannberg misses with an elbow over the top.#BC2#
Kannberg pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kannberg dodges the punch combination from Power.
Nice shot by Power.
A shot to the body from Power misses #CL2#
and Kannberg counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Power fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Power lands a shoulder strike.
Power tries a body shot but Kannberg blocks it.
Kannberg tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kannberg throws an elbow but it misses.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Kannberg 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.
Kannberg blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Kannberg breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kannberg takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Power looks to throw the jab but Kannberg is out of range.
Kannberg fails in his attempt to clinch. #T2#
Kannberg tries to close the distance and clinch up but Power swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kannberg swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Power blocks a head kick by Kannberg.
Power is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Power keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kannberg has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kannberg there as he acknowledges the shot.
A jab from Power does it's job there.#CL2#
Kannberg clinches.
Power goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Power lands an elbow inside.
Power lands a body shot in the clinch. #BC2#
Kannberg breaks from the clinch.
Power connects with a looping right hand.
A head kick misses from Kannberg.
Kannberg misses with a wild body shot.
Power lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Power! #T3#
Kannberg bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kannberg throws a left and a right that both miss
and Power counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kannberg scores with a jab to the head. #CL2#
Kannberg clinches.
Power misses with a body punch.
Kannberg can't break the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Power.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Power.
Kannberg lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Power tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Power misses with a hook from the clinch.
Power is leaning against Kannberg and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Power misses with a punch on the inside.
Kannberg is trying to force a seperation but Power has the dominant position.
Power goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kannberg is trying to break free.
Power working aggressively here. #T4#
Power throws a head punch that misses.
Power swings wildly with an uppercut but Kannberg uses good head movement to avoid it.
Power prevents a body shot from Kannberg.
Kannberg is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Power is keeping busy.
Kannberg blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Power breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kannberg misses with a kick to the body
and Power counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL2#
Kannberg closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Power tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Power tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kannberg lands a knee to the body.
Power lands a hook that snaps the head of Kannberg backwards.
Power fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kannberg tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC#
Power's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The fighters circling - Power throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kannberg looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Power dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Kannberg throws a leg kick but Power checks it.
Kannberg lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Thomas Power seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kannberg lands a nice leg kick that just misses Power's sensitive parts.
Power loads up on a big right hand but Kannberg slips the punch.
Kannberg throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Power sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thomas Power is winning the standup battle so far.
Power lunges at Kannberg with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kannberg's hand.
Kannberg fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Power manages to avoid it.
Scott Kannberg is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Power lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Kannberg in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Kannberg cracks Power with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kannberg lands a really nice looking cross but Power seems unphased.
Kannberg misses with a body shot
and Kannberg takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kannberg feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Power's calf.
Kannberg misses the jab.
Kannberg tries to clinch but Power moves out of range.
A jab from Power finds it's way through Kannberg's defenses. #T1#
Power jabs at Kannberg's body.
Kannberg takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Kannberg looks to land a right hand but Power moved out of range.
Kannberg misses with a looping right.
Power lands with a hook. Kannberg tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Power throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kannberg stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
It looks like Power has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Power cracks a nice hook into Kannberg's ribs.
Kannberg throws a right hand that Power ducks under and follows up with a left that Power also avoids with ease.
Power scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kannberg throws a body punch but Power moves out of range.
A jab from Power finds it's way through Kannberg's defenses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kannberg slips a straight right by Power.
Power ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kannberg lands a jab to the nose.
Kannberg takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Power is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kannberg can do to turn this around?#T2#
Kannberg lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Power at a distance.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kannberg dips to his left and cracks Power with an uppercut!
Power ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A jab from Power does it's job there.
Kannberg throws a body shot but no joy.
Kannberg misses with a wild body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kannberg. Power does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kannberg throws a jab when Power was well out of range.
Kannberg looks to land a combination but Power avoids it well.
It looked like Power was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kannberg.
A big left from Kannberg misses.
Power throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kannberg sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Power uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kannberg.
Kannberg feints and then cracks Power's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Power down.
Power lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T3#
Power lands a jab to the head.
Power takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kannberg ducks right into an uppercut from Power.
Power tests Kannberg's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Power throws an overhand right that lands on Kannberg's shoulder, as Kannberg tries to avoid the shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kannberg looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kannberg misses with an uppercut.
Kannberg throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kannberg takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Power connects with a right hand. Kannberg shakes it off.
A lazy left from Power finds it's target.
Kannberg lands a nice looking body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kannberg misses with a few strikes there. #T4#
Kannberg blocks a jab.
As Power backs off Kannberg throws a huge counter combo but Power manages to avoid it all.
Kannberg misses with a straight left.
Kannberg fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Power manages to avoid it.
Power uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kannberg.
Kannberg shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kannberg tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Power manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Power checks a leg kick.
Kannberg is looking to land body kicks.
Power blocks the body kick.
Power is looking to counter punch.
Kannberg fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Power checks it well.
Kannberg takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kannberg fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Power is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kannberg.
Kannberg throws a push kick but Power slaps the foot to one side.
Kannberg takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
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 Thomas Power will probably get the nod.
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##CL2#
Power gets tackled into the cage by Kannberg. Kannberg maintains the clinch.
Kannberg is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kannberg throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Power misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kannberg scores a nice knee to the body.
Power makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kannberg misses with an elbow strike.
Kannberg creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kannberg lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kannberg throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nice elbow from Kannberg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Power lands a left hand.
Kannberg misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kannberg.
Kannberg has a couple of punches blocked by Power.
Kannberg lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Power.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Power lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kannberg.#T1#
A right hand to the body from Power.
Power digs a right hand into Kannberg's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kannberg's gas tank.
Power lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kannberg backwards.
Kannberg wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kannberg is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kannberg using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Power has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Power misses with a punch to the body.
Power lands a body shot in the clinch.
Power can't find room to land a body shot as Kannberg controls the action.
Kannberg lands a nice elbow.
Scott Kannberg seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Power trying to land knees to the body.
Kannberg is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Power is keeping busy.
Power misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kannberg is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Scott Kannberg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Kannberg lands an elbow inside that Power shrugs off.
A nice left hand lands by Power.
Power lands a left hand.
A head punch on the inside from Power fails to land.
Power throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Power throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kannbergs head. #BC#
Power breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kannberg connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kannberg misses with a head kick.
Kannberg throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Power lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Power smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A shot to the body from Kannberg misses
and Power counters with a left to the body.
Kannberg misses with the body kick
and Power cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kannberg has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Power throws a body punch but Kannberg moves out of range. #T3#
Kannberg scores with a hook.
Kannberg takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kannberg looks to land a body kick but Power moved away.
A telegraphed right hand from Power misses the target.
Kannberg throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Power pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kannberg misses with an uppercut
letting Power counter with a right hand.
Power stuns Kannberg with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Power waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kannberg.
Nice body punch from Power.
Power jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Power swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kannberg counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kannberg doesn't manage to clinch there - Power circles away.
Thomas Power is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Power lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kannberg at a distance. #T4#
Kannberg misses with an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kannberg takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Power cracks a nice hook into Kannberg's ribs.
Power cracks Kannberg with a good jab.
Power lands the left hand.
Kannberg throws a looping overhand right but Power ducks down to avoid it.
Kannberg throws a lazy right hand but Power sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kannberg's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Power connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kannberg scrambles back to his feet.
Kannberg lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kannberg.
Kannberg takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kannberg ducks under a wild hook from Power.
Power bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Power was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kannberg tries to land a leg kick but Power saw it coming and moves away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Thomas Power showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Power 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: Gladiators 54 Cedric v Xavier
Date: Oct 15, 2017

#R1#
Sloppy strikes from Kannberg. Those never looked like landing.
Stiffington Jr appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kannberg scores with a spinning back kick!
Kannberg throws out a loose jab but Stiffington Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stiffington Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kannberg.
Kannberg will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Stiffington Jr feinted with a counter takedown.
Stiffington Jr takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kannberg misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kannberg keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kannberg gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD#
and Stiffington Jr counters with a takedown into side control.
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!
Stiffington Jr wants to control but Kannberg is keeping him busy. #T1#
Kannberg is looking for a sweep.
Kannberg is trying to control Stiffington Jr's posture but Stiffington Jr avoids it.
Stiffington Jr trying to control the action but Kannberg is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stiffington Jr misses with the ground and pound.
Kannberg tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kannberg keeps trying to improve his position.
Stiffington Jr creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stiffington Jr tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #T2#
Kannberg is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Stiffington Jr off and has taken his back!
Stiffington Jr breaks Kannberg's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Kannberg has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Stiffington Jr has passed into side control.
Kannberg 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.
Kannberg regains half guard, as Stiffington Jr was trying to land strikes.
Stiffington Jr throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kannberg is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Stiffington Jr not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kannberg throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Stiffington Jr with the ground and pound but Kannberg uses the opportunity to regain guard. #T3##SUB2#
Kannberg is looking for a triangle here but Stiffington Jr uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
The strikes coming from Stiffington Jr are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Kannberg struggling a bit here.
Kannberg manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Stiffington Jr scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kannberg is looking to improve his position.
Kannberg holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #SUB2#
Kannberg looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kannberg is refusing to be controlled, as Stiffington Jr sits in half guard. #T4#
Stiffington Jr is really struggling to control Kannberg but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Stiffington Jr takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Stiffington Jr missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kannberg wants to control but Stiffington Jr is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Stiffington Jr wants to control but Kannberg is keeping him busy.
Kannberg gets full guard.
Stiffington Jr cracks Kannberg with a solid left hand.
Stiffington Jr is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
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 Rod Stiffington Jr will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Kannberg tries to bum rush Stiffington Jr with a series of wild strikes but Stiffington Jr uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Stiffington Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kannberg jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kannberg misses with the combination.
Stiffington Jr half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kannberg misses with a right hand #TD#
and Stiffington Jr counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kannberg won't be happy with that.
Rod Stiffington Jr overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Check out the look on Stiffington Jr's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Kannberg is trying to improve his position.
Kannberg manages to get back to half guard.
Stiffington Jr is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Stiffington Jr tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kannberg knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T1#
Stiffington Jr working over Kannberg with some ground and pound. Kannberg looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kannberg tries to roll over but Stiffington Jr keeps him under control.
Kannberg is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Stiffington Jr scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB2#
Kannberg looking for submissions off his back.
Ground and pound from Stiffington Jr.
Stiffington Jr scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kannberg gets full guard.
Stiffington Jr preventing the sweep. #T2#
Stiffington Jr with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kannberg wants to sweep but no luck.
Stiffington Jr is working Kannberg over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kannberg is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kannberg wants to sweep here but Stiffington Jr controlling him for the moment.
Kannberg not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Stiffington Jr stopping the sweep attempt from Kannberg.
Stiffington Jr content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kannberg looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Stiffington Jr distracts Kannberg with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Stiffington Jr trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T3#
Kannberg 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#
Kannberg drops an elbow to the side of Stiffington Jr's head.
Kannberg slows the pace down in half guard.
Kannberg missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Stiffington Jr slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Stiffington Jr trying to control the position here.
Stiffington Jr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kannberg is one step ahead there. #T4#
Stiffington Jr is working hard here to advance position.
Kannberg works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Stiffington Jr is looking for a sweep. Kannberg is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Stiffington Jr is staying active underneath Kannberg, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kannberg sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Kannberg is pressing down on Stiffington Jr's thigh, looking to free his foot. Stiffington Jr is holding on for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kannberg is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kannberg throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Rod Stiffington Jr will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Kannberg throws a body punch but Stiffington Jr moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kannberg. Stiffington Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stiffington Jr takes a swing at Kannberg's ribcage but misses.
A swing and a miss from Kannberg.
Kannberg lands with a cross.
Stiffington Jr ducks under a wild hook from Kannberg.
Scott Kannberg is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kannberg connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kannberg misses with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Stiffington Jr is defended easily by Kannberg.
Kannberg cracks Stiffington Jr with a good jab.#T1#
Stiffington Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Kannberg throws a head kick but Stiffington Jr moves out of range.
A low kick from Kannberg is predictable there #TD#
and Stiffington Jr counters with a single leg into guard. Kannberg didn't expect that.
Kannberg 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#
Stiffington Jr wants to improve his position but Kannberg is controlling well.
Kannberg trying to control from half guard but Stiffington Jr is working away.
Stiffington Jr slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Scott Kannberg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Stiffington Jr 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.
Kannberg trying to move into half guard but instead Stiffington Jr has managed to sweep!#REVR##SUB2#
Kannberg had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Stiffington Jr defends it easily.
Stiffington Jr wants to control from the top but Kannberg keeps moving.
Stiffington Jr working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Stiffington Jr won't allow Kannberg to sweep him here. #T3##SUB2#
Kannberg escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Stiffington Jr gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Stiffington Jr is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Stiffington Jr is in close to Kannberg's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Rod Stiffington Jr is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kannberg keeping moving, preventing Stiffington Jr from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Kannberg looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Stiffington Jr trying to control but Kannberg is working from the bottom. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kannberg looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stiffington Jr is one step ahead there.
Stiffington Jr works over Kannberg with some ground and pound from guard.
Stiffington Jr sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kannberg manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Stiffington Jr manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stiffington Jr is trying to control the position but Kannberg postures up.
Kannberg won't allow Stiffington Jr to sweep him here.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 29:29
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: Bushido 67: Jacobson vs. Baals
Date: Sep 02, 2017

#R1#
Crespo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kannberg.
Crespo attempts a counter takedown but Kannberg avoids it well and moves away.
Crespo really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Crespo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kannberg moves away.
No joy there for Kannberg, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kannberg tries a head kick but it misses.
Crespo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kannberg stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kannberg misses with a head kick.
A swing and a miss from Crespo.#CL2#
Kannberg moves into the clinch successfully.
Kannberg working some nice short punches in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kannberg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Kannberg breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Crespo drops his hands momentarily and Kannberg takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Crespo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Crespo tries a head kick but it misses. #T1#
Kannberg misses with a head kick.
Crespo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kannberg moves away.
Kannberg misses with a kick to the body #TD#
and Crespo counters with a takedown into side control.
Kannberg is trying to control Crespo's posture but Crespo avoids it. #SUB#
Crespo is trying to get an arm triangle but Kannberg is defending well. #SUB#
Crespo is trying to get an arm triangle but Kannberg is defending well.
Crespo in side control, just content to control the action for now. #SUB#
Crespo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T2#
Crespo wants to control but Kannberg is keeping him busy.
Kannberg tries to buck Crespo off but Crespo is having none of it.
Kannberg 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.
Kannberg struggling a bit here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Crespo throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#SUB#
Crespo goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Kannberg rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Crespo's guard! Nice work there by Kannberg! #T3#
Kannberg lands a couple of elbows.
Crespo wants to improve his position but instead Kannberg has moved into half guard.
Kannberg seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Crespo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kannberg takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Kannberg wants to take a breather but Crespo is having none of it.
Kannberg is pressing down on Crespo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Crespo is holding on for now.
Crespo is looking to improve his position. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Crespo is trying to maintain the position but Kannberg is very close to passing his half guard.
Crespo desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Crespo tries to get to full guard but Kannberg has control of the leg.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kannberg is trying to control the action in half guard but Crespo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Scott Kannberg dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Crespo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #KD2#
Kannberg bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Crespo! He dives into his guard looking to finish! #ROC2#
Crespo is rocked!
Kannberg sitting in guard here, content to control.
Oh Crespo is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kannberg has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kannberg postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Crespo covers up, he's hurt! Kannberg keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Kannberg and the ref steps in to end the fight! Kannberg can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Scott Kannberg!
Our winner, Scott Kannberg, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Bushido 63: Mayhem vs. Date
Date: Jul 29, 2017

#R1#
Kannberg throws a lazy body kick
and Judah counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kannberg throws a lazy head kick
and Judah connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Judah lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kannberg throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Judah takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Judah swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Judah throws a body kick that misses.
Kannberg ducks under a wild hook from Judah.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Kannberg 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.
Judah throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Judah comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A head kick misses from Kannberg.
Nice body kick there by Kannberg.#T1#
Kannberg takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Judah lands a glancing blow to the side of Kannberg's head.
Elijah Judah is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kannberg gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Judah bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Judah throws a shot to the body.
Judah misses with a body shot.
Kannberg looks for a takedown but Judah sprawls well.
Kannberg looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Judah scores with a nice strike.
Judah comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Judah. Kannberg does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kannberg drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Judah defends it well.
Judah has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Judah slaps away a takedown attempt from Kannberg, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Judah is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A jab from Judah does it's job there.
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!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kannberg - that will leave a mark!
Kannberg takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Judah avoids the head kick by Kannberg.
Kannberg misses the shot to the body.
Kannberg checks a leg kick. #T3#
Kannberg takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Judah swings for the body but Kannberg moves out of range.
Judah lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kannberg circles away quickly and effectively.
Kannberg replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Judah blocks it well.
Judah fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kannberg manages to avoid it.
Kannberg throws a head kick but Judah moves out of range.
Judah walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kannberg.
Judah avoids a kick to the body.
Judah throwing a counter right hand but Kannberg manages to avoid it.
Kannberg misses with a wild combination.
Judah changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Judah listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
An inside leg kick lands from Judah.
Judah thows a left - swing and a miss!
Judah looks to score with a jab to the body but Kannberg is just out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kannberg.
Judah is looking to counter with head kicks.
Judah throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kannberg blocks a head kick by Judah.
Judah lands a body shot.
Judah lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Elijah Judah dominated that round.
That's time! Judah's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Kannberg tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Judah swivels and escapes.
Kannberg looks to throw a body kick
and Judah counters with a stiff right hand.
Kannberg throws a head kick that misses.
Judah was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kannberg throws a lazy uppercut #KD#
and Judah counters with a head kick that drops Kannberg to the mat! Kannberg scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#ROC#
Kannberg is rocked!
Judah lands a jab to Kannberg's midsection.
Kannberg is still on wobbly legs! Can Judah finish him?
Good leg kick by Judah there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The fighters circle momentarily. Judah darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kannberg uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Judah.
Kannberg seems to have recovered his senses.
Judah scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kannberg on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kannberg takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kannberg is breathing heavily.#T1#
Judah swings for the body but Kannberg moves out of range.
Judah moves out of range of the body kick from Kannberg.
A little feinted left hand from Judah on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Judah dips to his left and cracks Kannberg with an uppercut!
Judah fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kannberg looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Judah scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kannberg in his tracks.
A nice leg kick lands there from Judah.
Judah keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Kannberg might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Judah has got the better of the exchanges.
Judah lands with a straight right. Kannberg didn't see that one coming.
Elijah Judah is winning the standup battle so far.
Kannberg uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Judah. #T2#
Kannberg throws a left and a right that both miss
and Judah counters with a nice body shot.
Judah fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Judah scores with a shot to the body.
Kannberg gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Judah.
Judah misses with a wild body shot.
Kannberg follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Kannberg tries to move into range but Judah moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kannberg misses with a kick to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Judah misses the shot to the body.
Judah misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kannberg.
Kannberg changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Judah throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Judah is looking to wear down Kannberg with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T3#
Kannberg takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Judah fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Judah takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Judah with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Judah pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kannberg tries to land a front kick but Judah steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Judah ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kannberg moves away.
Judah paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Judah throws a nice outside leg kick. #T4#
Judah swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Judah catches Kannberg with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Judah throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kannberg has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kannberg looks to throw a body kick
letting Judah counter with a right hand.
Kannberg defending well as Judah loads up on a big left hand.
Judah misses with an uppercut. Kannberg saw that one coming.
Judah lands a nice shot to the body.
Kannberg doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Judah counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kannberg looks to land a combination but Judah avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Elijah Judah dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Kannberg swings widly with a right hand #KD#
and Judah counters with a nice right hand that sends Kannberg toppling to the canvas! Kannberg scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Judah finish him?!
Judah throws a quick head kick that knocks Kannberg silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Judah is up on the ropes, taking in the applause from the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Elijah Judah!
A very excited looking Elijah Judah 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: The Island Season 6, 135 lbs, Round 4
Date: Apr 12, 2017

#R1##CL#
Kannberg has managed to clinch.
I was talking to Kannberg's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Kannberg tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fairbanks's elbow.
Fairbanks avoiding damage as Kannberg throws knees to the body.
Kannberg lands with a left to the head.
Kannberg tries to score a body lock takedown but Fairbanks shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Fairbanks goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fairbanks misses with a body punch.
Fairbanks lands with a short shot to the head.
Kannberg tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fairbanks's coach down at Closing was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Fairbanks's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Kannberg prevents a body shot from Fairbanks.
Kannberg tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fairbanks pushes Kannberg back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fairbanks.
Fairbanks blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fairbanks tries a body shot but Kannberg blocks it.
Kannberg throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Fairbanks blocks it with crossed arms.
Fairbanks lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kannberg tries to throw a body punch but Fairbanks avoids it by throwing Kannberg back against the cage.
Good body shot from Fairbanks.
Fairbanks scores with a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice body punch from Fairbanks - that landed with a thud.
Fairbanks pushes Kannberg back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
Kannberg misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Fairbanks fails to land.
Kannberg is stalling here.
Kannberg misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fairbanks.
A head punch on the inside from Fairbanks fails to land.
Nice body punch from Fairbanks.
Fairbanks presses Kannberg against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Fairbanks scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kannberg is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kannberg lands a shoulder strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kannberg just misses with a elbow thrown towards Fairbanks's brow.
Kannberg blocks an uppercut.
Fairbanks working hard to break the clinch.
Fairbanks tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fairbanks lands with a left to the head.
Fairbanks fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fairbanks lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kannberg backwards. #T2#
Fairbanks lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kannberg.
Fairbanks tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kannberg's elbow.
Fairbanks misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kannberg blocks a body shot from Fairbanks.
Kannberg slows down the pace here.
Nice body punch from Fairbanks - that landed with a thud.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fairbanks lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kannberg lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fairbanks misses with a body punch.
Fairbanks struggles to land a body shot inside as Kannberg controls his hands.
Nice body punch from Fairbanks.
Kannberg tries to work over Fairbanks's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fairbanks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fairbanks.
Fairbanks misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fairbanks lands a left hand.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kannberg.
Fairbanks tries a body shot but Kannberg blocks it. #T3#
Kannberg can't get the takedown.
Fairbanks throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Fairbanks lands a left hand.
Fairbanks lands with a left to the head.
Fairbanks wants to get back to striking at distance but Kannberg won't allow it.
Fairbanks gets through Kannberg's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fairbanks misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fairbanks tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fairbanks cracks Kannberg with a nice body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Fairbanks.
Fairbanks misses with a punch to the body.
Fairbanks working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fairbanks wants to get back to striking at distance but Kannberg won't allow it.
Kannberg misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fairbanks.
Fairbanks throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kannbergs head.
Fairbanks misses with a punch on the inside.
Fairbanks swings wildly with an uppercut but Kannberg uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kannberg takes a shot to the head. #T4#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fairbanks.
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!
Kannberg throws a head punch that misses.
Kannberg lands a left hand.
Kannberg throws a knee to the head but misses.
Fairbanks misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fairbanks creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kannberg scores with a knee to the head.
Fairbanks lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kannberg misses with some punches.
Kannberg tries to stall but Fairbanks uses the opportunity to gain a better position. #BC2#
Fairbanks escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fairbanks lands the left hand.
Good exchange - Fairbanks coming out on top.
Kannberg fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fairbanks throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kannberg throws a leg kick which misses Fairbanks's front leg but catches the back leg as Fairbanks tries to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kannberg tries to clinch but Fairbanks is having none of it.
Fairbanks scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Desmond Fairbanks dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Fairbanks throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kannberg on the side of the head.
Kannberg looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fairbanks is fending him off so far but Kannberg persists. Nope, Fairbanks circles away and we're back to standing.
Kannberg moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Kannberg on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Fairbanks throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice uppercut there from Fairbanks.
Fairbanks swings for the body but Kannberg moves out of range.
Fairbanks scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kannberg takes one on the button.
Fairbanks has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fairbanks slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
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!
Fairbanks moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Fairbanks scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kannberg walks into a left hand.
Fairbanks lands an overhand right.#ROC2#
Kannberg is rocked!
Kannberg has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Fairbanks finds it's way round the side to connect with Kannberg's head.
Oh Kannberg is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A looping hook to the body misses from Fairbanks. Kannberg does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Fairbanks connects with a looping right hand.
Fairbanks dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fairbanks fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kannberg manages to avoid it.
Kannberg tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Fairbanks manages to circle out of the way.
Kannberg scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kannberg seems to have got his legs back now.
Fairbanks throws a body punch but Kannberg moves out of range.
Fairbanks scores with a sloppy right hand. Kannberg should have avoided that one.
Kannberg scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Fairbanks thuds a left hand into Kannberg's body.
Fairbanks lands a right hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fairbanks scores with a jab to the jaw.
Fairbanks scores with a nice right hand.
Fairbanks scores with a body shot.
A punch combination from Kannberg misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kannberg thows a leg kick but Fairbanks checks it
and Fairbanks counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kannberg looks to land a left hand but Fairbanks moved out of range nicely.#T2#
Kannberg looks to throw the jab but Fairbanks is out of range.
Kannberg takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Fairbanks lands a jab to the nose.
Fairbanks swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kannberg feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Desmond Fairbanks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fairbanks scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fairbanks looks to score with a jab to the body but Kannberg is just out of range.
Donk. Fairbanks catches Kannberg right on the button with a cross.
Fairbanks lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kannberg at a distance.
Desmond Fairbanks seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fairbanks cracks Kannberg with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kannberg looks to land a combination but Fairbanks avoids it well.
Fairbanks misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kannberg.
Kannberg throws a leg kick but Fairbanks moved away.
Sloppy strikes from Kannberg. Those never looked like landing.
Fairbanks appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nice cross by Fairbanks.
Fairbanks scores with a body shot. #T3#
Fairbanks throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kannberg fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fairbanks with a hook.
Kannberg throws an overhand right that lands on Fairbanks's shoulder, as Fairbanks tries to avoid the shot.
Kannberg cracks Fairbanks with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Fairbanks bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kannberg's head.
Fairbanks scores with a jab.
Scott Kannberg is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fairbanks with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Fairbanks fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Good exchange - Fairbanks coming out on top.
Fairbanks scores with a jab to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kannberg swinging wildly here.
Desmond Fairbanks is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fairbanks dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Fairbanks scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fairbanks scores with a jab to the body.
Fairbanks works Kannberg's body with a nice hook.
Fairbanks punishes Kannberg's body with a nice straight punch.
Fairbanks uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kannberg has time to react.
Kannberg tries to close the distance and clinch but Fairbanks swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD#
Kannberg looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Fairbanks tries to get to full guard but Kannberg has control of the leg.
Fairbanks trying to control but Kannberg postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Desmond Fairbanks showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Kannberg's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Fairbanks scores with a body shot.
Fairbanks connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Fairbanks ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Fairbanks enables Kannberg to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Fairbanks manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Kannberg trying to control but Fairbanks is working from the bottom.
Fairbanks has control of Kannberg's left arm, preventing Kannberg from doing any damage.
Fairbanks is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kannberg preventing the sweep. #T1#
Fairbanks is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Kannberg preventing the sweep. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Kannberg tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Fairbanks counters with a nice body shot. #TD#
Kannberg throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Fairbanks was covering up waiting for the punch and Kannberg finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SUB2#
Fairbanks has his foot on Kannberg's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kannberg works his way back into a safe position though.
Fairbanks keeping moving, preventing Kannberg from controlling successfully.
Scott Kannberg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Kannberg throws a big right hand that misses.
Fairbanks tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kannberg throwing strikes but missing.
Kannberg working some strikes from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fairbanks utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kannberg passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Fairbanks gets back to half guard.#T3#
Fairbanks trying to hold on to Kannberg's head to control him but Kannberg postures up.
Fairbanks preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Kannberg lands strikes from half guard.
Fairbanks gets full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kannberg is working Fairbanks over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Fairbanks pulls Kannberg in to control the position. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Fairbanks wants to sweep but no luck.
Fairbanks controlling the position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Fairbanks lands with a hook. Kannberg tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kannberg looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kannberg avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kannberg.
Fairbanks connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fairbanks scores with a body shot.
Kannberg tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fairbanks lands a nice looking body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Desmond Fairbanks.
I've got Fairbanks 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight for Desmond Fairbanks!
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight for Desmond Fairbanks!
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Desmond Fairbanks!

Desmond Fairbanks wins by unanimous decision!
After winning the bout, Desmond Fairbanks thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: The Island Season 6, 135 lbs, Round 3
Date: Apr 11, 2017

#R1#
Kannberg throws a right and a left that Stiffington Jr avoids nicely.
Stiffington Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
Kannberg throws a right hand that Stiffington Jr ducks under and follows up with a left that Stiffington Jr also avoids with ease.
Stiffington Jr tries to counter with a takedown but Kannberg is quick to defend against it.
Stiffington Jr misses with a body shot. #TD#
Stiffington Jr shoots in and bounces Kannberg off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#ES2#
Kannberg manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Stiffington Jr taking a breather.
A head punch on the inside from Kannberg fails to land.
Kannberg misses with the head strike.
Kannberg working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kannberg prevents a body shot from Stiffington Jr.
Kannberg is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Stiffington Jr is defending well for now.#TD#
Stiffington Jr pulls guard successfully. #T1#
Stiffington Jr being controlled here, momentarily.
Stiffington Jr keeping moving, preventing Kannberg from controlling successfully.
Kannberg looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kannberg working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Stiffington Jr's head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kannberg accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Stiffington Jr manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kannberg manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Stiffington Jr postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kannberg manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Stiffington Jr manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Kannberg preventing the sweep.
Stiffington Jr has control of Kannberg's left arm, preventing Kannberg from doing any damage. #T2#
Stiffington Jr working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kannberg.
Kannberg wanted to stand there but Stiffington Jr had control of the position.
Kannberg pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stiffington Jr is keeping the position for now.
Stiffington Jr wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Kannberg must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kannberg lands a couple of digs.
Kannberg slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Stiffington Jr is on top in guard. #REVR#
Kannberg avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T3#
Stiffington Jr working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kannberg's head.
Stiffington Jr looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Kannberg working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stiffington Jr.
Stiffington Jr landing some decent shots from guard.
Kannberg looking for a sweep. Not yet Kannberg, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stiffington Jr wants to pass the guard but Kannberg is keeping the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Stiffington Jr's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kannberg looking for a sweep. Not yet Kannberg, not yet.
Stiffington Jr loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T4#
Stiffington Jr in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kannberg looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stiffington Jr is one step ahead there.
Kannberg looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Stiffington Jr throwing strikes but missing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Stiffington Jr accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Scott Kannberg will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Kannberg lands a nice shot that snaps Stiffington Jr's head back.
Stiffington Jr misses with a low kick. #TD2#
Kannberg shoots in and gets a takedown into Stiffington Jr's guard.
Kannberg wants to control from the top but Stiffington Jr keeps moving.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Stiffington Jr holds on and takes a little breather.
Kannberg slips nicely into half guard.
Ground and pound from Kannberg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stiffington Jr is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Stiffington Jr is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T1#
Kannberg landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Stiffington Jr is doing well to control the position and prevent Kannberg from advancing to side control.
Stiffington Jr trying to hold on to Kannberg's head to control him but Kannberg postures up.
Kannberg looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Stiffington Jr with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kannberg thows a huge punch but Stiffington Jr dodges it nicely.
Kannberg not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Stiffington Jr is not content to let Kannberg control the position.
Stiffington Jr is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
Kannberg is trying to control the action in half guard but Stiffington Jr is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Stiffington Jr is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Kannberg wants to stand up but Stiffington Jr has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Kannberg looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kannberg trying to control the action but Stiffington Jr is working from the bottom.
Kannberg throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Stiffington Jr tries to roll over but Kannberg keeps him under control.#T3#
Kannberg sitting and controlling from the half guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kannberg goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Stiffington Jr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kannberg lands with a slapping head kick.
Stiffington Jr throws a leg kick but Kannberg moved away.
Stiffington Jr misses the jab.
Stiffington Jr misses with a hook
letting Kannberg counter with a right hand.
Kannberg tries to close the distance and clinch but Stiffington Jr swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kannberg uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stiffington Jr.
Kannberg appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Stiffington Jr throws a solid leg kick but Kannberg takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Stiffington Jr.
Stiffington Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T4#
Stiffington Jr shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Stiffington Jr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Stiffington Jr tries to counter with a takedown but Kannberg is quick to defend against it.
Kannberg throws a shot from downtown. Stiffington Jr moves away and avoids it.#CL2#
Kannberg darts in and clinches Stiffington Jr up against the cage.
Stiffington Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kannberg throws a punch but it's blocked by Stiffington Jr. #BC2#
Kannberg breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kannberg misses with a head kick.
Scott Kannberg is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stiffington Jr swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kannberg lands an overhand right.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stiffington Jr throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kannberg stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Stiffington Jr throws a low kick, looking for Kannberg's leg but Kannberg calmly moves out of range.
Kannberg has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kannberg throws a right and a left that both miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Scott Kannberg 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#
Kannberg misses with a hook. Stiffington Jr ducked under it nicely.
Stiffington Jr attempts a counter takedown but Kannberg avoids it well and moves away.
Stiffington Jr misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kannberg counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stiffington Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stiffington Jr is looking to score with low kicks.
Stiffington Jr with a poor takedown #CL2#
and Kannberg counters by moving into the clinch. #BC2#
Kannberg breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stiffington Jr is looking to wear down Kannberg with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Stiffington Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kannberg manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Stiffington Jr gets tackled into the cage by Kannberg. Kannberg maintains the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kannberg tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kannberg has Stiffington Jr pressed against the cage.
Kannberg misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kannberg tries a knee to the head but Stiffington Jr blocks it. #T1#
Kannberg lands a shoulder strike.
Stiffington Jr is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#BC2#
Kannberg manages to break the clinch.
Stiffington Jr looks to land a left hand but Kannberg moved out of range nicely.
Kannberg is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kannberg throws a wild body kick that Stiffington Jr sees coming a mile off.#CL2#
Kannberg gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kannberg tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kannberg swings wildly with an uppercut but Stiffington Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kannberg struggles to land a body shot inside as Stiffington Jr controls his hands.
The referee calls for Kannberg to work.
Rod Stiffington Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Scott Kannberg is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Stiffington Jr is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Kannberg misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stiffington Jr jumps guard but Kannberg stands there with Stiffington Jr around his waist. Stiffington Jr gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kannberg doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #TD2#
Kannberg wants the takedown. Stiffington Jr is fighting it off but Kannberg persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Stiffington Jr's guard against the cage.
Scott Kannberg has got the better of the ground game so far.
Stiffington Jr can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kannberg controls the pace.
Stiffington Jr is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Kannberg got a little sloppy there for a moment and Stiffington Jr has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kannberg has managed to get both his arms back between Stiffington Jr's legs - danger averted.#T3#
Stiffington Jr trying to keep a closed guard but Kannberg is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stiffington Jr is pulling down on Kannberg's head to control his posture.
Stiffington Jr tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Stiffington Jr is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Stiffington Jr takes a shot to the body in his stride. #CL2#
Kannberg has taken the fight to the clinch. #T4##TD2#
Kannberg has clasped his hands together around Stiffington Jr's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Stiffington Jr gets back to half guard.
Kannberg is keen to just control but Stiffington Jr is a slippery customer.
Stiffington Jr manages to get to full guard.
Kannberg stopping the sweep attempt from Stiffington Jr.
Kannberg is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kannberg in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Stiffington Jr has his foot on Kannberg's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kannberg works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Stiffington Jr is looking for a triangle but Kannberg pushes his legs off easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Scott Kannberg comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kannberg has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight for Scott Kannberg!
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight for Scott Kannberg!
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight for Scott Kannberg!

Scott Kannberg wins by unanimous decision!
Scott Kannberg seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: The Island Season 6, 135 lbs, Round 2
Date: Apr 10, 2017

#R1#
Kannberg takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kannberg throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kannberg throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A swing and a miss from Kannberg.
Hong throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
Hong clinches.
Kannberg working aggressively here.
Hong scores with a shot to the side of Kannberg's head.
Hong is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kannberg blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hong is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kannberg is defending well for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hong blocks an elbow strike.
Hong throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kannberg throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kannberg lands an elbow just above Hong 's eye.
Kannberg managing to block the knees to the body from Hong.
Hong tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #T1##BC#
Kannberg pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hong cracks a nice hook into Kannberg's ribs.#CL2#
Hong drives through and clinches with Kannberg against the cage. #BC#
Kannberg manages to break the clinch.
Scott Kannberg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kannberg avoids the body shot from Hong.
Kannberg throws out a loose jab but Hong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zhuy Hong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Kannberg has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hong misses with a knee strike.
Hong misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC#
Kannberg's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hong looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kannberg walks into a straight right hand from Hong.#T2#
Hong throws a shot to the body.
Hong misses the shot to the body.
Hong ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kannberg has a takedown stuffed.
Kannberg definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hong uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kannberg.#CL#
Hong tries to keep at a distance but Kannberg has taken the fight into the clinch.
The referee calls for Kannberg to work.
Hong is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Hong pushes Kannberg back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hong putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kannberg in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Hong looking to slow down the pace here.
Hong stalling in the clinch. #T3#
Hong with a knee to the head.
Hong misses with a knee to the head.
Kannberg lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hong backwards.
Hong with a knee to the head.
Hong lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hong throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hong scores a nice knee to the body.
Hong is leaning against Kannberg and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hong landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kannberg misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hong.
Hong looking to throw knees to the head but Kannberg is blocking nicely.
Hong lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
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!
Kannberg working hard to break the clinch.
Kannberg looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC#
Kannberg manages to break the clinch.
Hong tries to close the distance and clinch but Kannberg swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T4#
Hong ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hong tries to clinch up.
Kannberg throws a low kick, looking for Hong's leg but Hong calmly moves out of range.
Kannberg misses with a looping left.#CL#
Kannberg moves into the clinch.
Hong trying to land knees to the body.
Kannberg takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kannberg content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Hong crunches a lovely knee into Kannberg's ribcage.
Hong takes a shot to the head. #BC#
Kannberg breaks the clinch.
Kannberg tries to land a front kick but Hong steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hong comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kannberg rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hong makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zhuy Hong dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Hong ducks under a wild hook from Kannberg.
Hong tries to counter by closing the distance.#CL2#
Hong has Kannberg up against the cage in a clinch.
Kannberg wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hong has him pressed against the cage.
A knee to the head by Hong.
Kannberg tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hong tries a knee to the head but Kannberg blocks it.
Hong lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kannberg scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kannberg lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kannberg is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hong gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hong misses with a knee to the head.
Hong tries to land a knee to the head but Kannberg blocks with his arms.
Hong tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hong keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kannberg's efforts to push away.
Hong misses with the head strike. #T1#
Kannberg works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hong takes an elbow to the temple.
Kannberg stalling against the cage.
Kannberg fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Kannberg breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kannberg circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hong fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kannberg on the side of the head.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kannberg tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hong tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kannberg avoiding damage as Hong throws knees to the body.
Kannberg tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kannberg creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hong tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kannberg throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hongs head.
Hong lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hong swings wildly with an uppercut but Kannberg uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kannberg misses with an elbow over the top.
Good body shot from Kannberg.
Kannberg on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hong is looking to control Kannberg's arms but Kannberg gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hong has his back to the cage. #BC#
Kannberg breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Kannberg moves into range and clinches up with Hong.
Hong misses with a knee to the head.
Hong lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kannberg backwards.
Kannberg working aggressively here.
Hong wants to stall. #T3#
Hong's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hong jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kannberg walks away with a smile on his face. Hong gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Hong fails to land with a series of punches.
Kannberg appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kannberg fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hong on the side of the head.
Kannberg throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #TD#
Kannberg dives in and scores a takedown into Hong's guard.#SUB2#
Hong has an active guard here but Kannberg has managed to pass into half guard.
Kannberg is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Hong!
Hong is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #T4#
Kannberg punishing his opponent with strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kannberg breaks from Hong's wrist control and lands an elbow. #ROC#
Hong is rocked!
Kannberg loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Hong scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Kannberg land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Kannberg stands and salutes the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Scott Kannberg!
An out of breath Scott Kannberg thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: The Island Season 6, 135 lbs, Round 1
Date: Apr 09, 2017

#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - O Connor looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice sprawl there from Kannberg as O Connor shoots in.#TD#
Kannberg gets the takedown into side control.
Kannberg creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Kannberg working away.
Kannberg working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Kannberg scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at O Connor to see if he's OK.#ROC#
O Connor is rocked!
O Connor tries to improve position but can't.
O Connor is still in real trouble! Can Kannberg finish him?
Kannberg content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Kannberg 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.
Kannberg lands a strong strike to the head of O Connor. That's dazed him! Kannberg looking to finish here. O Connor is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Kannberg lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Scott Kannberg!
Our winner, Scott Kannberg, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Bloody Bloody Island
Date: Mar 01, 2017

#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Fairbanks misses the target. #CL#
Kannberg drives through and clinches with Fairbanks against the cage.
Fairbanks misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kannberg throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kannberg definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Fairbanks struggles to land a body shot inside as Kannberg controls his hands. #TD#
Kannberg lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Kannberg throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kannberg not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Fairbanks wants to improve his position but Kannberg is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fairbanks is pressing down on Kannberg's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fairbanks is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kannberg wants to control from the top but Fairbanks keeps moving. #T1#
Kannberg stopping the sweep attempt from Fairbanks.
Kannberg working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Fairbanks is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Fairbanks keeping full guard, as Kannberg tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kannberg throws a big elbow that misses.
Fairbanks wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Kannberg is now in half guard.
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. Kannberg connects with a nice short shot to Fairbanks's temple. #T2#
Kannberg is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kannberg is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kannberg seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fairbanks does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Fairbanks is controlling Kannberg's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Kannberg is looking to stall here but Fairbanks recovers full guard.
Fairbanks has control of Kannberg's left arm, preventing Kannberg from doing any damage.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Fairbanks wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
Kannberg slips nicely into half guard.
Fairbanks trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Fairbanks bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Kannberg bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fairbanks's guard. #REVR#
Fairbanks 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.#T4#
Fairbanks keeping full guard, as Kannberg tries to pass.
Fairbanks bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kannberg's guard. #REVB#
Kannberg 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.
Fairbanks slips nicely into half guard.
Fairbanks is looking to advance position but Kannberg won't allow it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fairbanks is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Scott Kannberg dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Fairbanks catches Kannberg with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kannberg shoots in but Fairbanks avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kannberg misses with a series of wild punches.
Fairbanks has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Kannberg is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Fairbanks is looking to clinch.
Fairbanks scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kannberg takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kannberg throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kannberg walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Kannberg clinches up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fairbanks.
Kannberg looking to throw knees to the head but Fairbanks is blocking nicely.
A right hook to the body lands for Fairbanks.
Kannberg dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#T1#
Kannberg blocking some punches.
Fairbanks tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kannberg misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Fairbanks.
Fairbanks fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fairbanks lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nice body punch from Kannberg - that landed with a thud.
Fairbanks tries to throw a body punch but Kannberg avoids it by throwing Fairbanks back against the cage.
Fairbanks lands an uppercut.
Fairbanks avoiding damage as Kannberg throws knees to the body.
Fairbanks lands with a left to the head.
Fairbanks blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Fairbanks tries to throw a body punch but Kannberg avoids it by throwing Fairbanks back against the cage.
Kannberg softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fairbanks swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fairbanks being controlled against the cage.#T2#
Fairbanks lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fairbanks lands a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fairbanks prevents the takedown attempt.
Fairbanks misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fairbanks makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fairbanks tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Desmond Fairbanks seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kannberg is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Scott Kannberg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fairbanks fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fairbanks is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Fairbanks blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fairbanks can't break the clinch. #BC#
Kannberg pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fairbanks keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL#
Kannberg closes the distance and clinches.
Kannberg misses with the head strike. #T3#
Kannberg blocking some punches.
Kannberg is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Fairbanks is defending well.
Kannberg can't get the takedown. #BC#
Kannberg breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fairbanks jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #CL#
Kannberg pushes Fairbanks up against the cage in a clinch.
Kannberg has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Fairbanks avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kannberg blocking some punches.
Kannberg blocks an uppercut.
Kannberg goes for a takedown in the clinch but Fairbanks prevents it.
Fairbanks swings wildly with an uppercut but Kannberg uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fairbanks lands a shoulder strike.
Fairbanks lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kannberg is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Fairbanks is defending well.
Fairbanks swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T4#
Kannberg blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fairbanks misses with the head strike.
Fairbanks throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kannbergs head. #BC#
Kannberg breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Scott Kannberg is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kannberg misses with a wild body shot.
Fairbanks scores with a nice head shot.
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!
Fairbanks is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kannberg misses with an attempted mid kick.
Good shot there by Fairbanks.#CL#
Kannberg gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kannberg wants to take the fight to the mat but Fairbanks manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Fairbanks lands an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fairbanks.
Fairbanks pushes Kannberg back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #BC#
Kannberg pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fairbanks lands a glancing blow to the side of Kannberg's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Desmond Fairbanks 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#
Fairbanks lands a nice shot that snaps Kannberg's head back.
Kannberg takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Kannberg manages to break the clinch.
Kannberg drops his hands momentarily and Fairbanks takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kannberg with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Fairbanks to score with a decent uppercut.
Kannberg takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kannberg shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Fairbanks defends it nicely.
Fairbanks connects with a single shot there.
Fairbanks avoids the body shot from Kannberg.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fairbanks lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T1#
Fairbanks scores with a decent looking hook.
Fairbanks scores with a jab to the head. #ROC2#
Kannberg is rocked!
Fairbanks has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fairbanks feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kannbergs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Oh Kannberg is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fairbanks steps in with a hook that catches Kannberg right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Fairbanks follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Kannberg looks absolutely devastated.

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

Event: over the top
Date: Feb 04, 2017

#R1##TD2#
Kannberg looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Stiffington Jr pulls Kannberg in to control the position.
Stiffington Jr tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Stiffington Jr definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kannberg wants to control from the top but Stiffington Jr keeps moving.
Kannberg stopping the sweep attempt from Stiffington Jr.
Stiffington Jr has Kannberg pulled in close to control his posture.
Kannberg wants to control from the top but Stiffington Jr keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stiffington Jr pulls Kannberg in close to prevent any damage.
Kannberg won't allow Stiffington Jr to sweep him here. #T1#
Kannberg wants to pass the guard but Stiffington Jr is keeping the position.
Kannberg throwing strikes from guard but Stiffington Jr blocks nicely.
Kannberg throwing strikes from guard but Stiffington Jr blocks nicely.
Stiffington Jr utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stiffington Jr keeping moving, preventing Kannberg from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kannberg fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stiffington Jr manages to avoid it.
Kannberg throws a left and a right that both miss #TD#
and Stiffington Jr counters with a single leg into guard. Kannberg didn't expect that.
Kannberg is trying to control the position but Stiffington Jr postures up.
Kannberg wants to sweep but no luck.
Stiffington Jr working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T2#
Kannberg lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Kannberg with a flurry of punches that miss.
Stiffington Jr is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Stiffington Jr bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kannberg's guard. #REVR#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kannberg keeping full guard, as Stiffington Jr tries to pass.
Stiffington Jr trying to control but Kannberg is working from the bottom.
Stiffington Jr stopping the sweep attempt from Kannberg.
Stiffington Jr chips away with some ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kannberg wants to sweep here but Stiffington Jr controlling him for the moment. #T3#
Stiffington Jr lands a couple of digs.
Stiffington Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Kannberg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stiffington Jr makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Stiffington Jr trying to control but Kannberg is working from the bottom.
Stiffington Jr 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.
Stiffington Jr landing with the ground and pound.
Kannberg looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Stiffington Jr puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Kannberg gets full guard.
Stiffington Jr landing with the ground and pound.
Kannberg is trying to keep Stiffington Jr in close. #T4#
Stiffington Jr working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kannberg throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Stiffington Jr content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kannberg looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stiffington Jr is one step ahead there.
Stiffington Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Kannberg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stiffington Jr working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kannberg's head.
Kannberg will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stiffington Jr landing with the ground and pound.
Stiffington Jr is working Kannberg over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Stiffington Jr content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rod Stiffington Jr dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Kannberg moves out of range as Stiffington Jr throws a body kick.
Kannberg punishes Stiffington Jr's body with a nice straight punch.
Kannberg swings for the body but Stiffington Jr moves out of range.
Stiffington Jr drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kannberg sprawls and moves away.
Stiffington Jr avoids a punch combination nicely.
Stiffington Jr throws a chopping leg kick but Kannberg manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kannberg misses with an uppercut. Stiffington Jr saw that one coming.
Stiffington Jr tries to counter with a takedown but Kannberg is quick to defend against it.
Stiffington Jr throws a body punch but Kannberg moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kannberg thows a left - swing and a miss! #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Stiffington Jr enables Kannberg to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Stiffington Jr manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Stiffington Jr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kannberg is one step ahead there.
Stiffington Jr is pulling down on Kannberg's head to control his posture. #T1#
Kannberg postures up.
Kannberg preventing the sweep.
Stiffington Jr keeping moving, preventing Kannberg from controlling successfully.
Stiffington Jr can't keep his opponent in guard - Kannberg advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Stiffington Jr trying to get back to full guard but Kannberg takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Stiffington Jr is trying desperately to improve position.#T2#
Kannberg misses with a head shot.
Stiffington Jr working to try and regain half guard.
Kannberg looking to control but Stiffington Jr is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kannberg scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Stiffington Jr is squirming around, avoiding Kannberg's attempts to control the action.
Kannberg misses with a head shot.
Kannberg cracks Stiffington Jr with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Kannberg tries to control but Stiffington Jr wriggling away.
Stiffington Jr wants to hold on but Kannberg pushes him away.#T3#
Stiffington Jr tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kannberg lands with some strikes.
Kannberg landing punches.
Stiffington Jr regains half guard.
Stiffington Jr is looking for a sweep. Kannberg is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Stiffington Jr trying to hold on to Kannberg's head to control him but Kannberg postures up.
Stiffington Jr tries to get to full guard but Kannberg has control of the leg.
Stiffington Jr keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Stiffington Jr trying to hold on to Kannberg's head to control him but Kannberg postures up.
Scott Kannberg has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kannberg missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T4#
Stiffington Jr regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kannberg must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Stiffington Jr has his hands on Kannberg's head, controlling the position.
Kannberg wants to control from the top but Stiffington Jr keeps moving.
Stiffington Jr is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kannberg wants to control from the top but Stiffington Jr keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kannberg stopping the sweep attempt from Stiffington Jr.
Stiffington Jr keeping moving, preventing Kannberg from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Scott Kannberg showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Kannberg uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stiffington Jr.
Kannberg fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Stiffington Jr has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#TD2#
Kannberg closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Stiffington Jr quickly recovers to half guard.
Stiffington Jr keeping hold of Kannberg's head, controlling as best he can.
Kannberg content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Stiffington Jr won't allow Kannberg to pass to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stiffington Jr is pressing down on Kannberg's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Stiffington Jr wants to sweep but no luck.
Kannberg trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T1#
Stiffington Jr manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kannberg manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Stiffington Jr content to stall in guard here.
Kannberg wants to sweep but no luck.
Kannberg being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Kannberg has his foot on Stiffington Jr's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Stiffington Jr works his way back into a safe position though.
Stiffington Jr distracts Kannberg with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Stiffington Jr preventing the sweep.
Kannberg has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stiffington Jr looking to sit in guard and control but Kannberg gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T2#
Kannberg is looking to work some ground and pound but Stiffington Jr has wrist control.
Kannberg stopping the sweep attempt from Stiffington Jr.
Stiffington Jr keeping full guard, as Kannberg tries to pass.
Kannberg with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Stiffington Jr is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Kannberg trying to control the position from guard on top but Stiffington Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kannberg looking to pass the guard.
Stiffington Jr keeping moving, preventing Kannberg from controlling successfully. #T3#
Stiffington Jr is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Kannberg wants to control from the top but Stiffington Jr keeps moving.
Stiffington Jr trying to control the position here. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kannberg avoids the body shot from Stiffington Jr.
Kannberg with the counter takedown but Stiffington Jr avoids it easily.
Scott Kannberg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stiffington Jr attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kannberg misses with the combination.
Kannberg scores with a nice head shot.#T4#
Kannberg throws a jab but it's blocked by Stiffington Jr.
Kannberg throws a right and a left that Stiffington Jr avoids nicely.
Kannberg rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stiffington Jr moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kannberg 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 Stiffington Jr has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Stiffington Jr and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Stiffington Jr attempts a counter takedown but Kannberg avoids it well and moves away.
Kannberg throws a big shot that misses.
Stiffington Jr changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Kannberg lands a leg kick that knocks Stiffington Jr off balance momentarily.
Kannberg misses with a double jab.
Kannberg is looking to slow Stiffington Jr down with leg kicks.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kannberg throws a jab when Stiffington Jr was well out of range.
Stiffington Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kannberg manages to avoid it.
Stiffington Jr throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kannberg.
Kannberg is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Stiffington Jr with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Scott Kannberg really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4#
A swing and a miss from Kannberg.
Kannberg looks to land a combination but Stiffington Jr avoids it well.
Kannberg slips under a jab.
Stiffington Jr tries to work over Kannberg's front leg with a kick but Kannberg checks it.
Stiffington Jr misses with a low kick.
Kannberg jabs Stiffington Jr to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Scott Kannberg seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kannberg fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Stiffington Jr changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Kannberg throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stiffington Jr feinted with a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kannberg comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Stiffington Jr swings for the body but Kannberg moves out of range.
Kannberg gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T1#
Kannberg avoids the body shot from Stiffington Jr.
Kannberg changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Stiffington Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kannberg checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Scott Kannberg is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stiffington Jr pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kannberg throws a low kick but Stiffington Jr moves out of range easily.
Stiffington Jr attempts a counter takedown but Kannberg avoids it well and moves away.
Stiffington Jr throws a body punch but Kannberg moves out of range.
Kannberg checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kannberg misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stiffington Jr.
Stiffington Jr feinted with a counter takedown.
Some wild striking there from Kannberg.
Stiffington Jr throws a body punch but Kannberg moves out of range. #T2#
Stiffington Jr avoids the body shot from Kannberg.
Stiffington Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Kannberg throws a body punch but Stiffington Jr moves out of range.
Stiffington Jr half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Stiffington Jr goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #TD2#
Kannberg looking to score a takedown here. Stiffington Jr is defending well but Kannberg drives through and ends up in Stiffington Jr's guard.
Stiffington Jr wants to sweep here but Kannberg controlling him for the moment.
Stiffington Jr bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kannberg's guard. #REVR#
Stiffington Jr preventing the sweep.
Stiffington Jr works over Kannberg with some ground and pound from guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Stiffington Jr's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stiffington Jr slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T3#
Stiffington Jr scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Stiffington Jr working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kannberg is pulling down on Stiffington Jr's head. It's preventing any offense from Stiffington Jr, at least for the moment.
Stiffington Jr connects with a couple of short punches.
Stiffington Jr is in close to Kannberg's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Stiffington Jr wants to control from the top but Kannberg keeps moving.
Kannberg is trying to keep Stiffington Jr in close.
Kannberg looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Stiffington Jr puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T4#
Stiffington Jr works his way into full mount!
Kannberg really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Stiffington Jr avoids the attempt from Kannberg to control.
Stiffington Jr raining down shots from the mount!
Stiffington Jr working the ground and pound effectively.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kannberg is working to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rod Stiffington Jr had his way with Scott Kannberg in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R5#
Kannberg slips a jab from Stiffington Jr.
A cross from Kannberg lands.#TD2#
Stiffington Jr gets caught napping as Kannberg dives in and scores a takedown. Stiffington Jr manages to retain guard.
Stiffington Jr is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Stiffington Jr bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kannberg's guard. #REVR#
Kannberg wants to sweep but no luck.
Stiffington Jr content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stiffington Jr postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T1#
Stiffington Jr scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Stiffington Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Kannberg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stiffington Jr content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Stiffington Jr postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kannberg looking for a sweep. Not yet Kannberg, not yet.
Stiffington Jr postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kannberg bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Stiffington Jr's guard. #REVB##T2#
Stiffington Jr lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Stiffington Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Kannberg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kannberg being controlled here, momentarily.
Kannberg looking for a sweep. Not yet Kannberg, not yet.
Stiffington Jr scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kannberg looking to control but Stiffington Jr passes into half guard.
Stiffington Jr winds up and cracks Kannberg with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Stiffington Jr seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T3#
Stiffington Jr is nestled in close to Kannberg, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kannberg tries to roll over but Stiffington Jr keeps him under control.
Kannberg is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Stiffington Jr is keen to just control but Kannberg is a slippery customer.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Stiffington Jr lands a nice short elbow.
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. Stiffington Jr connects with a nice short shot to Kannberg's temple.
Kannberg is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Stiffington Jr scores with a couple of nice shots.#T4#
Kannberg on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Stiffington Jr trying to control the action but Kannberg is working from the bottom.
Stiffington Jr 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.
Kannberg trying to control but Stiffington Jr postures up.
Kannberg is trying to get back to full guard.
Stiffington Jr is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kannberg moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Stiffington Jr lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rod Stiffington Jr showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Stiffington Jr has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 48:47
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 48:47
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rod Stiffington Jr!
Rod Stiffington Jr retains his bantamweight title!
Rod Stiffington Jr bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: Kong's Island
Date: Jan 24, 2017

#R1#
Kannberg throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kannberg throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bates sees it coming and avoids it easily.#TD2#
Bates gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kannberg to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Bates definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kannberg lands a couple of digs.
Kannberg is in close to Bates's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bates keeping full guard, as Kannberg tries to pass.
Kannberg lands a couple of decent looking shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kannberg wants to control from the top but Bates keeps moving. #T1#
Kannberg won't allow Bates to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kannberg postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kannberg with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bates keeping moving, preventing Kannberg from controlling successfully.
Kannberg is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Bates knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kannberg on the ground.
Kannberg loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kannberg looking to pass the guard. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kannberg with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bates keeping moving, preventing Kannberg from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
James Bates is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kannberg fails to land the takedown.
Kannberg throws a combination that misses
and Bates counters with a nice uppercut.
Bates takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Kannberg misses the target. #TD2#
Kannberg dives in and scores a takedown into Bates's guard.
Bates trying to control the position here.
Bates is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3#
Kannberg throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kannberg pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bates is keeping the position for now.
Bates is trying to keep Kannberg in close.
Kannberg working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kannberg wants to control from the top but Bates keeps moving.
Kannberg scoring with some ground and pound. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kannberg wants to pass the guard but Bates is keeping the position.
Kannberg trying to control the position from guard on top but Bates is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kannberg missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bates keeping moving, preventing Kannberg from controlling successfully.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Kannberg is in close to Bates's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kannberg with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kannberg trying to control the position from guard on top but Bates is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Scott Kannberg dominated that round.
That's time! Bates's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Bates scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bates takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #ROC2#
Bates is rocked!
Kannberg throws a lazy right hand but Bates sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Oh Bates is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jab by Kannberg.
Kannberg looks to land a combination but Bates avoids it well.
Bates jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bates paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kannberg swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kannberg fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kannberg misses the body punch
and Bates counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kannberg just misses with a punch to the body.
Bates seems to have got his legs back now.
Kannberg misses with a combination
and Bates cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Bates lands an overhand right.#TD2#
Kannberg shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Bates napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Bates tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Kannberg is landing with strikes from the back.
Kannberg scores with punches to the body. #SUB2#
Kannberg is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Bates has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Kannberg has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Bates taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Kannberg doesn't care though - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Scott Kannberg!
After winning the bout, Scott Kannberg thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
James Bates was interviewed post fight and said 'All I can say man is, props to my opponent tonight. He was a tough son of a bitch, and tonight he was the better man. I just wanna thank all you fans, and I promise I'll come back next time better, and stronger!'.

Event: Get Low
Date: Jan 11, 2017

#R1#
Mangana throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Kannberg lands a right hook to the body.
Kannberg throws out a powerful jab.
Nice defenses there by Mangana.
Kannberg has been working on his boxing with his coaches at ReVoLuT!oN !sL@nD GYM in the buildup to the fight.
Mangana just misses with a punch to the body.
Mangana pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kannberg tries to counter with a takedown but Mangana is quick to defend against it.
Kannberg throws a right hand that Mangana ducks under and follows up with a left that Mangana also avoids with ease.
Mangana misses the shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Mangana.
Mangana pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mangana.
Mangana lands with a kick to the temple. Kannberg shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Mangana pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kannberg misses with an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kannberg throws out a loose jab but Mangana uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kannberg throws a jab but it's blocked by Mangana.
Kannberg does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Mangana misses with a few strikes there. #T1##TD#
Kannberg shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Mangana wants to get back to full guard but Kannberg has mounted him!
Mangana regains half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kannberg throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kannberg 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.
Kannberg not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mangana wants to get back to full guard.
Kannberg not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kannberg wants to pass to mount but Mangana is defending the position. #T2#
Kannberg sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Kannberg missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nice strikes from Kannberg there.
Kannberg passes to side control.
Kannberg in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #T3#
Mangana is trying to improve his position.
Mangana wants to control but Kannberg postures up.
Mangana tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kannberg wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kannberg is working Mangana over with some ground and pound from side control.
Mangana taking a bit of punishment here - Kannberg scoring with strikes.
Mangana takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Sloppy strikes there by Kannberg.
Mangana takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain. #T4#
An elbow from Kannberg crashes against the mat.
Kannberg wants to control but Mangana is keeping him busy.
Kannberg landing a few strikes.
Mangana tries to bench press Kannberg off him but Kannberg keeps the position.
Mangana really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kannberg. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mangana takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Kannberg wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mangana keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kannberg working the ground and pound.
Kannberg postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Scott Kannberg 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#
Mangana fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mangana fails in his attempt to clinch.
It looked like Kannberg wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mangana throws a head kick but Kannberg moves out of range.
Kannberg blocks a head kick by Mangana.
Kannberg throws a low kick but Mangana moves out of range easily.
Kannberg throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mangana connects with a leg kick. Kannberg looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Mangana uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kannberg.
Mangana stuns Kannberg with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kannberg blocks a head kick by Mangana.
Kannberg seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Kannberg walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mangana checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Mangana raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kannberg misses with a wild combination.
Kannberg misses with the combination. #CL2#
Mangana moves into the clinch.#T1#
Mangana connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kannberg's face.
Nice elbow from Mangana.
Mangana lands an elbow just above Kannberg 's eye. #BC#
Kannberg breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Mangana clinches with his opponent.
Mangana stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Mangana with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kannberg lands a hook that snaps the head of Mangana backwards.
Mangana putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kannberg in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Mangana prevents a body shot from Kannberg.
Mangana landing knees to the head.
Kannberg can't find room to land a body shot as Mangana controls the action.
Kannberg stalls. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kannberg is trying to break the clinch but Mangana has him pressed against the cage.
Mangana pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kannberg fails to pull guard.
Mangana creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kannberg's defenses.
Mangana throws an elbow but it misses.
Kannberg tries to break free but Mangana pushes him back against the cage.
Mangana using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body. #TD#
Kannberg successfully pulls guard.
Mangana throws a big elbow that misses.
Kannberg lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Mangana keeping moving, preventing Kannberg from controlling successfully. #T3#
Kannberg loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mangana looking for a sweep. Not yet Mangana, not yet.
Kannberg keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mangana's head.
Kannberg cracks Mangana with a solid left hand.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kannberg's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kannberg is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mangana can do to turn this around?
Mangana wants to sweep but no luck.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kannberg accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kannberg trying to control the position from guard on top but Mangana is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kannberg postures up. #T4#
Kannberg throwing strikes from guard but Mangana blocks nicely.
Kannberg passes Mangana's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kannberg trying to mount his opponent but Mangana defends it.
Mangana wants to control but Kannberg is keeping busy.
Kannberg works his foot free and advances to mount.
Kannberg is in the full mount, landing strikes.
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 Scott Kannberg will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Mangana throws a head kick that half lands.
Mangana connects with a high kick.
Mangana uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kannberg.
Mangana scores with a head kick.
Mangana scores with a head kick.
Mangana tries to clinch but Kannberg moves out of range.
Mangana tries a head kick but it misses.
Kannberg will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mangana takes a swing at Kannberg's ribcage but misses.
Mangana throws a head kick that misses.
It looked like Kannberg was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mangana.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mangana lands a leg kick that knocks Kannberg off balance momentarily.
Mangana takes one to the chin there.
Supa Mangana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mangana throws a nice inside leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kannberg is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mangana sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #T1#
Mangana avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mangana lands with a kick to the temple. Kannberg shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Mangana fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Mangana pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mangana throws a front kick aimed at Kannberg's knee but Kannberg avoids it well.
Kannberg throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #TD#
Kannberg shoots in and gets a takedown into Mangana's guard.
Kannberg trying to control but Mangana is working from the bottom.
Kannberg postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mangana wants to sweep but no luck.
Scott Kannberg is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Kannberg postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kannberg advances to half guard.
Mangana moves into full guard.
Kannberg trying to control the position from guard on top but Mangana is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kannberg slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T3#
Mangana wants to improve his position but instead Kannberg has moved into half guard.
Kannberg is nestled in close to Mangana, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kannberg controlling the action here.
Kannberg lands strikes from half guard.
Kannberg works his foot free and advances to mount. #T4##SUB#
Kannberg is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Mangana is surviving well by controlling Kannberg's body position as best he can.
Supa Mangana has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kannberg breaks from Mangana's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Mangana tries to hold on but Kannberg postures up.
Kannberg lands a big shot there that rocks Mangana but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Mangana tries to get back to half guard but can't.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Scott Kannberg.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kannberg, 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:28

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

Event: Let's-Party-2017
Date: Dec 31, 2016

#R1#
Kannberg is looking to chop away at Schuldt's legs.
Kannberg avoids the head kick by Schuldt.
Schuldt misses with a double jab #TD2#
and Kannberg counters with a nice double leg into guard. #ES#
Schuldt manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Schuldt using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kannberg has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kannberg has a couple of punches blocked by Schuldt.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kannberg wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Schuldt scores with a hook to the body.
Our sources have told us that Schuldt has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Kannberg tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Schuldt just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC2#
Kannberg pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kannberg throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Schuldt sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Schuldt moves in looking to clinch but Kannberg pushes him off.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Schuldt.
Kannberg misses with a takedown attempt - Schuldt sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T1#
Schuldt misses with a kick to the body #TD2#
and Kannberg counters with a nice double leg into side control. Schuldt won't be happy with that.
Schuldt is working to avoid the ground and pound but Kannberg connects with a decent elbow. #SUB2#
Kannberg is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Schuldt has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kannberg lands a decent elbow from side control.
Kannberg throws an elbow but Schuldt slips to the side and avoids it well.
Schuldt taking a bit of punishment here - Kannberg scoring with strikes.
Schuldt wants to control but Kannberg postures up.
Kannberg scores with a couple of short elbows.
Kannberg grinds an elbow into Schuldt's temple. #ROC2#
Schuldt is rocked!#T2#
Kannberg crunches a massive hammerfist down on Schuldt - he's out! Kannberg Holds back on further strikes and jumps to his feet to celebrate with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Scott Kannberg!
A very excited looking Scott Kannberg 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: Kings of the island
Date: Dec 14, 2016

#R1#
Kannberg misses with a body kick.
Schuldt misses with a head kick. #TD2#
Kannberg shoots in and bounces Schuldt off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#ES#
Schuldt kicks Kannberg off and gets to his feet.
Kannberg looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Schuldt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Schuldt scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Schuldt throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Kannberg takes one on the button.
Schuldt lands a body shot.
Kannberg has his takedown stuffed
and Schuldt counters with a one-two to the body. #TD2#
Kannberg shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Schuldt is trying to defend but Kannberg finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Kannberg landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T1#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kannberg in particular looking to stall.
Kannberg trying to pass the guard but Schuldt defending well.
Schuldt trying to control from the bottom. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kannberg takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Schuldt is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kannberg trying to pass the guard but Schuldt defending well.
Well, if Kannberg is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #SUB2#
Kannberg is looking for a kimura but Schuldt is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kannberg to get the leverage.
Schuldt taking some punishment here, with Kannberg in his half guard. #T3#
Kannberg is controlling the pace.
Kannberg wants to get back to his feet.
Kannberg thows a huge punch but Schuldt dodges it nicely.
Kannberg keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
Schuldt closes the distance and clinches.
Kannberg is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Schuldt is defending well.#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.
Kannberg will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Schuldt up against the cage.#BC2#
Kannberg breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Schuldt misses with a head kick.
Sloppy strikes from Schuldt. Those never looked like landing.
Schuldt circles away from the clinch attempt. #TD2#
Kannberg changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Schuldt looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Kannberg wants to stand but Schuldt has his arm trapped.
Schuldt knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kannberg on the ground.
Schuldt tries to improve position but can't.
Kannberg trying to control the position but Schuldt is working away.
Kannberg cracks Schuldt with a big right hand but Schuldt just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chase Schuldt dominated that round.
That's time! Schuldt's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Schuldt fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Schuldt tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kannberg swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Schuldt lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kannberg's sensitive parts. #CL2#
Kannberg has Schuldt up against the cage in a clinch.
Schuldt gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kannberg. #BC2#
Kannberg's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Schuldt fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL#
Schuldt takes the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Kannberg gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Kannberg looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Schuldt with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #T1#
Kannberg scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kannberg sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Schuldt is trying to maintain the position but Kannberg is very close to passing his half guard.
Kannberg content to control rather than advance.
Kannberg seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kannberg tries to pass the half guard into mount. Schuldt knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kannberg tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Kannberg stops Schuldt from getting back to his feet.
Schuldt is staying active underneath Kannberg, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Chase Schuldt is winning the standup battle so far.
Schuldt scores with a three punch combo!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kannberg is defended easily by Schuldt.
Schuldt throws a right and a left that Kannberg avoids nicely.
Kannberg shoots in for a takedown but Schuldt shows good takedown defense.
Chase Schuldt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scott Kannberg.#T3#
Kannberg avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kannberg.
Chase Schuldt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kannberg takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A slapping leg kick lands for Schuldt.
Kannberg avoids the head kick by Schuldt.
No joy there for Schuldt, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #TD2#
Kannberg gets a double leg takedown into Schuldt's guard.
Schuldt trying to keep a closed guard but Kannberg is proving a slippery customer.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kannberg showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T4#
Kannberg is pushing down on Schuldt's leg trying to pass to half guard. Schuldt is fighting to maintain full guard but Kannberg has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kannberg is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Kannberg controlling the pace for now.
Kannberg lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SU2#
Kannberg stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Schuldt circles away from the clinch attempt.
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 Chase Schuldt will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Kannberg clinches up against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Schuldt effectively controlling the action here.
Schuldt lands a body shot.
Our sources have told us that Schuldt has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.#TD2#
Kannberg jumps into guard, dragging Schuldt to the mat.
Schuldt throwing strikes from guard but Kannberg blocks nicely.
Schuldt postures up.
Schuldt has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schuldt trying to control but Kannberg is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kannberg thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #T1#
Kannberg can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Schuldt controls the pace.
Kannberg has Schuldt pulled in close to control his posture.
Scott Kannberg has got the better of the ground game so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kannberg is on top in guard. #REVB#
Kannberg wants to stand but Schuldt is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB2#
Kannberg is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Schuldt is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Schuldt has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##T2#
Schuldt trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Schuldt is looking to stand up but Kannberg won't let him.
Schuldt wants to stand and escape but instead Kannberg has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Kannberg wanted to stand there but Schuldt had control of the position. #T3#
Schuldt keeping moving, preventing Kannberg from controlling successfully.
Schuldt throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Kannberg trying to control but Schuldt is working from the bottom.
Schuldt keeping full guard, as Kannberg tries to pass.
Schuldt can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kannberg controls the pace.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#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.
Kannberg on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Schuldt looks to clinch
and Kannberg counters with a two punch combo. #ROC2#
Schuldt is rocked!
Schuldt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kannberg moves away.#CL2#
Kannberg moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Kannberg manages to break the clinch.
Schuldt throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL2#
Kannberg takes the fight into the clinch.
Schuldt misses with a punch on the inside.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Schuldt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kannberg is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Schuldt is defending well.
Kannberg changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Schuldt fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Scott Kannberg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chase Schuldt is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kannberg takes one on the chin but seems OK.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 29:29
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 28:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: Get Some
Date: Oct 29, 2016

#R1#
Kannberg shoots for a takedown but Peez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kannberg throws a body punch but Peez moves out of range.
Kannberg throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Peez's waist but Peez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kannberg off to one side.
Peez was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Peez scores with a sloppy right hand. Kannberg should have avoided that one.
Peez lands with a cross.
Kannberg misses with a head kick.
Peez blocks a head kick by Kannberg.
Kannberg gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kannberg misses the body punch
and Peez counters with a right hand to the body.
Kannberg moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#TD2#
Kannberg bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kannberg in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Peez tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Kannberg easily slips into full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Peez is looking to improve his position but Kannberg isn't that keen on the idea.#T1#
Kannberg looking to control but Peez is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Peez wants to hold on but Kannberg pushes him away.
Peez is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Peez in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Kannberg looking to control but Peez is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kannberg controlling from the full mount. #T2#
BOOM! Kannberg connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Peez wants to control but Kannberg is having none of it.
Kannberg has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Peez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kannberg lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#T3#
Kannberg landing strikes from the mount.
Peez knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kannberg on the ground.
Kannberg content just to control the position here.
Kannberg avoids the attempt from Peez to control.#SU2#
Kannberg stands up from mount. Strange move.
Peez is breathing heavily.#CL2#
Kannberg has Peez up against the cage in a clinch.
Peez swings wildly with an uppercut but Kannberg uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD2#
Kannberg jumps guard. #SUB2#
Kannberg looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Kannberg looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T4#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kannberg manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Peez manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Kannberg pushing down on Peez's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Kannberg wants to work for an arm triangle but Peez is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kannberg sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Kannberg lands strikes from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Scott Kannberg dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Kannberg shoots in for a takedown but Peez shows good takedown defense.
Peez throwing a counter right hand but Kannberg manages to avoid it.
Peez lands a jab to Kannberg's midsection.
Peez lands a nice shot to the body.
Kannberg shoots in for a double leg but Peez sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kannberg tries to clinch
and Kannberg takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kannberg takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kannberg takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kannberg throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Peez's head.
Kannberg swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Peez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kannberg walks into a jab.
Kannberg with a lazy takedown attempt
and Peez counters with a left to the body.
Vito Peez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scott Kannberg.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kannberg tries to clinch up but Peez circles away and keeps his distance.
Peez listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T1#
Kannberg takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Scott Kannberg is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kannberg throws a leg kick but Peez sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kannberg throws a sloppy head kick
and Peez counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kannberg thinking.
Kannberg misses with a takedown attempt
and Peez counters with a stiff right hand.
Kannberg is breathing heavily.
Kannberg tries a head kick but it misses.
Kannberg takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kannberg closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kannberg tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Peez counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kannberg doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Peez throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kannberg stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#CL2#
Kannberg closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Kannberg escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Peez lands a right hook to the body. #T2##CL2#
Kannberg gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Kannberg escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kannberg misses with a body shot
letting Peez counter with a right hand.
Peez lands with a shot to the body.
Kannberg shoots in looking for a takedown. Peez tries to sprawl out of it but Kannberg keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Peez manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Peez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kannberg is trying hard to land a takedown here. Peez sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
As Kannberg looks to move away, Peez throws a big counter combo but Kannberg just gets out of the way.
Decent striking displayed by Peez there.#T3##TD2#
Kannberg feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Kannberg pushing down on Peez's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kannberg is keen to just control but Peez is a slippery customer.
Kannberg working over Peez with some ground and pound. Peez looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kannberg is looking to advance position but Peez won't allow it.
Peez trying to control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kannberg wants to stand but Peez has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. #T4#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kannberg in particular looking to stall.
Peez on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Peez tries to get out of the position.
Peez is looking to control Kannberg's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Peez avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Kannberg is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kannberg passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Peez!
Kannberg controlling from the full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vito Peez 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#
Nice sprawl there from Peez as Kannberg shoots in.
Peez lands a jab to the nose.
Peez lands with an uppercut that bounces Kannberg off the cage and back into range.
Kannberg wants to clinch up but Peez keeps it at a distance.
Kannberg tries for a takedown but Peez sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kannberg shoots for a takedown but Peez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Vito Peez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scott Kannberg.
Kannberg takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kannberg fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Vito Peez is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peez jabs at Kannberg's body.
Peez lands a slapping body shot.
Kannberg takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kannberg tries to clinch but Peez is having none of it. #T1#
Peez lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kannberg at a distance. #TD2#
Kannberg shoots in and gets a takedown into Peez's guard.
Peez pulls Kannberg in close to prevent any damage.
Peez continues to stall.
Kannberg pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Peez is keeping the position for now.
Scott Kannberg has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
Peez is controlling Kannberg's posture.
More hug and hope from Peez.
Kannberg is working Peez over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kannberg is stalling in the full guard. #SU2#
Kannberg decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #T3##CL2#
Kannberg fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Peez, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Kannberg escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Kannberg clinches.
Kannberg is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Kannberg blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #TD2#
Kannberg gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Kannberg tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Kannberg winds up and cracks Peez with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T4#
Peez is positioning himself well to prevent Kannberg advancing to mount.
Kannberg with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
Kannberg is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Peez sees it coming and defends easily.
Kannberg not doing much here.
Kannberg wants to lay and pray for a moment but Peez keeps working.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Scott Kannberg.
I think Kannberg 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 28:29
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 28:29

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

Home

What is MMA Tycoon?

Forgot Details

MMA Affiliate Program

Managers online: 963

Total users: 40252