Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: GC 439: Strï¿½lman VS Areni
Date: Jun 26, 2022

#R1#
Areni takes one on the button.
Strålman tries to clinch but Areni is having none of it.
Strålman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Areni moves away.
Areni jabs Strålman right on the nose. Strålman blinks but takes it well.
We've been told by Strålman's head coaches at Dillo's Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Strålman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Areni throws a lazy uppercut
and Strålman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Areni throws a low kick but Strålman moves out of range easily.
Strålman went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Areni misses with a wild body shot.
Strålman wants to clinch up but Areni keeps it at a distance.
Areni appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Strålman fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Areni is out of range.
Strålman darts in trying to clinch
and Areni makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strålman throws a one two combo.
Areni has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Areni throws a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Strålman fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Strålman works over Areni's head and body with a nice combination.#T1#
A nice inside leg kick there by Strålman. That's going to slow Areni down.
Areni throws a lazy uppercut
and Strålman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Strålman throws a combination. Areni tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A telegraphed right hand from Areni misses the target.
Strålman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Strålman chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Areni can pounce on him.
Areni tries a low kick but Strålman avoids it.
Strålman just misses with a punch to the body.
Areni pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Areni showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Strålman.
Strålman is looking to score with low kicks.
Strålman tries to close the distance and clinch but Areni swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Areni tries to counter with a clinch but Strålman shakes him off and moves away.
Areni missing with a left hand there. Strålman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Strålman throws a body shot but no joy.
Areni was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#T2#
Strålman tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Areni counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Areni drives through with a takedown into Strålman's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Areni throwing strikes from guard but Strålman blocks nicely.
Strålman pulls Areni in close to his closed guard and prevents Areni from doing any damage or advancing position.
Areni trying to control but Strålman is working from the bottom.
Strålman avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Areni lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T3#
Areni throws a big right hand that misses.
Areni pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Strålman is keeping the position for now.
Strålman can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Areni controls the pace.
Strålman avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Areni missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Areni postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Areni throwing strikes but missing.
Areni seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Areni throws a big right hand that misses. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Strålman controlling the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Areni loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Strålman working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Areni. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Areni closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A nice leg kick from Areni, right into the meat of the thigh.
Strålman swinging wildly here.
Areni swinging wildly here.
Strålman lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Strålman feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Arenis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Anton Strålman will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Strålman throws a right and a left that both miss.
Strålman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Strålman wants to clinch up but Areni keeps it at a distance.
Strålman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Areni.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Areni, as that shot connected.
Anton Strålman is winning the standup battle so far.
Strålman checks a leg kick nicely.
Anton Strålman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Strålman throws a series of punches but Areni moves out of range.
Areni avoids a punch combination nicely.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Areni throws an overhand right that lands on Strålman's shoulder, as Strålman tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strålman blocks a leg kick.
Strålman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Areni circles away quickly and effectively.
A good leg kick by Areni.
Strålman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Strålman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Anton Strålman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Some wild striking there from Strålman.
Areni connects with an inside leg kick.
Areni throws a big shot that misses.
Strålman throws a head kick but Areni moves out of range.
Strålman takes a swing at Areni's ribcage but misses.
Areni wants to counter with a clinch but Strålman pushes him away.
Areni lunges at Strålman with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Strålman's hand.
Nice shot by Strålman.
Strålman tries to close the distance and clinch but Areni swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Strålman wants to land a leg kick but Areni is out of range.
Strålman is looking to clinch but Areni is avoiding it.
Strålman wants to clinch.#T2#
Strålman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A slow jab from Areni misses its intended target.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Areni checks a leg kick.
Areni looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Areni uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Strålman.
Strålman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Areni moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Strålman takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A big left from Areni misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Strålman has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Strålman there as he acknowledges the shot.
A head kick misses from Areni.
Strålman misses with the combination.
Areni pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T3#
Strålman connects with a good right hand that stumbles Areni. Areni circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A slapping leg kick lands for Areni.
Areni looks to score with a jab to the body but Strålman is just out of range.
Anton Strålman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Good work by Areni as he checks the leg kick.
Strålman tries to clinch there but Areni circles away.
Areni throws out a counter right but Strålman avoids it with no problem.
Areni fails to land the takedown.
Strålman throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A solid leg kick lands there for Strålman.
Some wild striking there from Strålman.
Strålman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Areni takes a swing at Strålman's ribcage but misses.
Areni fails with the takedown
and Strålman counters with a nice body shot. #T4#
Areni misses with a low kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Strålman misses the target.
Strålman chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Strålman throws a shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Areni misses the target.
Strålman moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
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!
Strålman misses with a combination
and Areni counters with a nice body shot.
Strålman throws a series of punches but Areni avoids them all with ease.
No joy there for Strålman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Areni cracks Strålman with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Areni loads up on a big right hand but Strålman slips the punch.
Sloppy strikes from Strålman. Those never looked like landing.
Areni tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Strålman was well out of range. Poor timing from Areni.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Anton Strålman dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Areni misses with an uppercut. Strålman saw that one coming.
Areni lands a nice shot to the body.
Areni bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Strålman's head.
Nice body punch from Areni.
Strålman misses with a body shot.
Areni uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Strålman.
Areni throws a nice inside leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Strålman.
Areni wants to counter the offense by Strålman and move into the clinch position.
Areni fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Strålman misses. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short right from Strålman. #T1#
Areni gets through Strålman's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Areni fails to land.
Areni fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Areni manages to break the clinch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Areni. That's going to slow Strålman down.
Areni misses with a straight right.
Strålman appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Areni throws a body punch but Strålman moves out of range.
Strålman wants to clinch.
Areni wants to counter with a clinch but Strålman pushes him away.
Strålman moves away from the strike by Areni.
Strålman checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#CL#
Strålman moves into the clinch successfully.
Areni presses Strålman against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hin Areni has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Areni misses with a punch on the inside.
Strålman jumps guard but Areni turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Strålman avoiding damage. #BC#
Strålman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Strålman takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Strålman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Strålman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#TD2#
Strålman gets caught flat footed, as Areni shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Areni loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Areni has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Areni throwing strikes from guard but Strålman blocks nicely.
Strålman can't keep his opponent in guard - Areni advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T3#
Areni looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Strålman with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Strålman avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Areni.
Strålman wants to get back to his feet.
Areni not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Strålman avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Areni.
Areni not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Strålman is trying to get back to full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Areni missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #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.#SUB2#
Areni is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Strålman is just riding it out for now. Areni eventually gives up the hold.
Areni is nestled in close to Strålman, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Anton Strålman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Areni not landing any meaningful shots this time. #ES#
Strålman makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Strålman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Areni moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Areni tries to land a front kick but Strålman steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Areni scores with a hook to the body. Strålman takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Areni throws a jab when Strålman was well out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hin Areni comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Strålman 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: GC 434: Hall VS McGuire
Date: Jun 04, 2022

#R1##CL#
Strålman clinches with his opponent.
A body shot lands from Strålman.
Can struggles to land a body shot inside as Strålman controls his hands.
Can misses with a body punch.
Can manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Can is struggling to control the position.
Can throws an elbow but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Can tries to throw a body punch but Strålman avoids it by throwing Can back against the cage.
Strålman struggles to land a body shot inside as Can controls his hands. #BC2#
Can's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Can on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Can throws the kick towards the body but Strålman avoids it.
Strålman appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#T1#
Strålman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Can swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Can scores with a shot to the body.
Can throws a poor cross that misses
and Strålman counters with a left and a right that stings Can.
Strålman slips under a jab.
Strålman digs a good hook to Can's body.
Strålman takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Strålman catches Can with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Strålman!
Can swings for the body but Strålman moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Can loads up on a big right hand but Strålman slips the punch.
As Can looks to move away, Strålman throws a big counter combo but Can just gets out of the way.
A head kick by Can misses
and Strålman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Can scoring well with a low kick there.
Strålman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Can takes one to the side of the head. #T2#
Strålman throws a right and a left that Can avoids nicely.
A big right from Can misses.
Strålman throws a sloppy head kick and Can moves out of range easily.
Strålman tests Can's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Anton Strålman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Strålman instigates a clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Strålman. #BC#
Strålman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A looping hook to the body misses from Can. Strålman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Can tries to land a front kick but Strålman steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Can swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Can tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Strålman was well out of range. Poor timing from Can.
It looked like Strålman wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Strålman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Strålman looks to land a combination. Can sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#T3#
Strålman lands a jab to Can's midsection.
Strålman lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Strålman throws a body punch but Can moves out of range.
Can is trying to counter with his kicks.
Can is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Strålman rather than just go for the knockout.
Strålman with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Can has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Strålman finds it's way round the side to connect with Can's head.
Strålman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Can.
Good standup being displayed there by Can as he connects with a hook.
Strålman sizes up Can with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Strålman wants to clinch.
Strålman misses with a series of wild punches.
A telegraphed right hand from Can misses the target.
Strålman lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Strålman lands with a shot to the body. #CL#
Strålman clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Can breaks from the clinch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Strålman.
Strålman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Can throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Strålman.
A chopping leg kick lands by Strålman.
Can tries a head kick but it misses.
Can tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Strålman is able to avoid easily.#CL#
Strålman closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Can scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC2#
Can's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Can throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Can's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Strålman connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Can scrambles back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Anton Strålman dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Can ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Strålman moves away.
Strålman connects with a nice looking jab.
Anton Strålman is winning the standup battle so far.
Strålman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Can throws a hook to the side of Strålman's head but Strålman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Strålman keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Strålman throws a head kick that half lands.
Can attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Can throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Strålman fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Can looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Strålman fails to land with a series of punches.
Can is looking to score with low kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strålman fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#CL#
Strålman clinches up with Can and pushes him back against the cage.
Can throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Can swings wildly with an uppercut but Strålman uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1##BC2#
Can breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Can. Strålman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Can bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#CL#
Strålman forces Can back against the cage and clinches.
Can creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #BC#
Strålman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Strålman throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Can swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Strålman was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Strålman displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CL#
Strålman moves into the clinch.
Strålman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Strålman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Can misses with the head strike. #T2#
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Strålman scores with a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
Strålman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Can misses with an uppercut. Strålman saw that one coming.
Strålman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Can throws out the jab.
Strålman cracks Can with an open hand slap.
Can chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Strålman can pounce on him.
Strålman scores with a one two! Can had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Strålman tries to close the distance and clinch but Can swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Strålman staying out of range there.
Strålman moves out of range of the body kick from Can.
Strålman swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T3#
Can misses the shot to the body.
Can swings widly with a right hand
enabling Strålman to counter with a crisp jab.
We've been told by Strålman's head coaches at whitey's gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Strålman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Can.
Can moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Strålman wants to clinch.
Strålman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Can paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Strålman lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Strålman scores with a nice right hand.
Anton Strålman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Strålman scores with a head kick.
Strålman is looking to clinch.
Can is looking to score with low kicks.
Can stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Strålman.
Strålman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Can can do to turn this around?
Strålman blocks a jab.#T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Can. Strålman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Strålman is looking for a counter combo.
Can throws a sloppy body shot
and Strålman counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A combination from Can does no damage.
Strålman slips under a jab.
Strålman avoids the body shot from Can.
Strålman swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Strålman scores with a body shot.
Strålman lands a jab-cross combination.
Can throws a jab when Strålman was well out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Can.
Can swats away the attempt to clinch by Strålman.
Can throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A left and a right from Strålman both land. Nice combination.
Strålman lands an overhand right.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Anton Strålman dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Can swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Can throws a leg kick but Strålman checks it.
Strålman swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Donk. Strålman catches Can right on the button with a cross.
Strålman throws a head kick but Can moves out of range.
A low kick lands for Strålman. #CL#
Strålman clinches up with Can and pushes him back against the cage.
Can throws a punch but it's blocked by Strålman.
Can tries to work over Strålman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Strålman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Can has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Can throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Can looks to throw the jab but Strålman is out of range.
Can throws a leg kick but Strålman moved away.
Strålman fails in his attempt to clinch.
A leg kick checked by Strålman.#T1#
Strålman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Strålman bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Can chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Strålman can pounce on him.
Can throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Strålman throws a right and a left that Can avoids nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Strålman. Those never looked like landing.
A nice side step and Can releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#CL#
Strålman darts in and clinches Can up against the cage.
Strålman tries to work over Can's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Can misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC#
Strålman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Strålman tries to bum rush Can with a series of wild strikes but Can uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Strålman scores with a leg kick. #T2#
Can scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The fighters circling - Can throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Strålman works the jab nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Can throws a head kick but Strålman moves out of range.
Strålman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Can throws out the jab.
Strålman misses with a low kick.
Strålman is looking to clinch but Can is avoiding it.
Can tries to land a front kick but Strålman steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Strålman defending well as Can loads up on a big left hand.
Can throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Strålman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Can moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Strålman throws a shot to the body.
Strålman scores with a three punch combo!
Strålman swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ameri Can has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Can's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T3#
Strålman lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Can throws a leg kick but Strålman sees it coming and moves out of range.
Can moves out of range of the body kick from Strålman.
Strålman scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Can doesn't seem bothered though.
Can takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Can throws a lazy uppercut
letting Strålman counter with a right hand.
Strålman takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Strålman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Strålman is looking to counter with head kicks.
Can has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CL#
Strålman drives through and clinches with Can against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Strålman lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Strålman holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Strålman is leaning against Can and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T4#
Can looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Can working aggressively here.
Anton Strålman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Can doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Strålman is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Can pulls him back up using the underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Can.
Strålman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Strålman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Strålman looks to clinch
and Can counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice cross by Can.
Strålman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Can.
Can throws a leg kick
and Strålman counters with a left and a right that stings Can.

And that's the end of the fight!
Anton Strålman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Strålman 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anton Strålman!
Anton Strålman tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: CFC 465: Outlaw vs Dupree
Date: Mar 04, 2022

#R1#
A big right from Jones misses.
Strålman fails to land with a series of punches.
Jones half committed to a counter leg kick.
Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Strålman.
A nice leg kick from Jones, right into the meat of the thigh.
A chopping leg kick lands by Strålman.
Strålman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Strålman throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jones misses with a body shot
and Strålman counters with a left and a right that stings Jones.
Strålman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jones on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jones misses with a straight right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Strålman misses with a head kick.
Jones appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Strålman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jones checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jones lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Strålman takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Strålman has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#T1#
Strålman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
Jones tries to land a front kick but Strålman steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Dingleberry Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed right hand from Jones misses the target.
Jones throws out a loose jab but Strålman uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL2#
Strålman fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jones, pushing him back against the cage.
Strålman throws a punch but it's blocked by Jones.
Jones tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Strålman avoids it.
Jones lands with a left to the head.
Strålman lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Nice body punch from Jones.
Strålman leaning his opponent against the cage.
Jones misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jones is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Strålman is defending well for now.#T2#
Jones avoiding damage.
Jones lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Strålman backwards. #TD2#
Strålman jumps guard.
Jones slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Jones throwing strikes from guard but Strålman blocks nicely.
Strålman wants to sweep here but Jones controlling him for the moment.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Strålman wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Jones throws a big right hand that misses.
Strålman trying to keep a closed guard but Jones is proving a slippery customer. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
No joy there for Strålman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Strålman. #CL2#
Strålman instigates a clinch.
Jones misses with a punch to the body.
Jones misses with an elbow strike.
Strålman is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jones doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T4#
Strålman has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Strålman being controlled against the cage.
Strålman cracks Jones with a nice body shot.
Jones works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jones is struggling to control the position.
Jones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Strålman's elbow.
Strålman wants to get back to striking at distance but Jones won't allow it.
Strålman jumps guard but Jones stands there with Strålman around his waist. Strålman gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jones digs a right hand underneath Strålman's ribcage. Strålman let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Strålman blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A right hand to the body from Strålman.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Anton Strålman will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Jones looks for the body kick but Strålman saw that one coming. #CL2#
Strålman clinches up with Jones and pushes him back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Jones.
Strålman is trying to stall.
Jones can't find room to land a body shot as Strålman controls the action.
Jones misses with a hook to the ribs.
Strålman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jones's elbow.
Jones tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jones wants to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones just leaning against Strålman, taking a breather.
Strålman takes a knee to the side of the body.
Jones is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Strålman looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T1#
Jones is working Strålman over against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Jones.
The referee is keeping an eye on Jones - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Strålman blocking some punches.
Jones stalling against the cage.
Strålman prevents a body shot from Jones.
Strålman letting Jones take a breather here.
Jones landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A short right from Strålman on the inside.
Strålman tries to circle away but Jones has him pinned against the cage.
Jones is stalling here. #T2#
The referee calls for Jones to work.
Jones gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Dingleberry Jones.
Strålman's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Strålman duly obliges.
Strålman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
A counter left hand to the body from Jones misses its target.
Jones throws a looping overhand right but Strålman ducks down to avoid it.
Anton Strålman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jones pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Strålman.
Strålman lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones misses with a looping right.
Some bone on bone action there as Strålman checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Jones scores with a shot to the body.
Strålman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jones swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Strålman blocks a head kick by Jones.
Jones misses with a looping right.
Strålman lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Jones throws a looping overhand right but Strålman ducks down to avoid it. #T3#
Jones throws a nice outside leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Jones there.
Anton Strålman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Strålman lands a nice hook to Jones's body. Jones takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jones rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Strålman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Strålman moves out of range as Jones strikes.
Jones misses the shot to the body.
Strålman raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Jones jabs at Strålman's body.
Jones fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Strålman looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jones has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Strålman scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Strålman throws a nice head kick!
Strålman staying out of range there.
Jones throws a front kick that sends Strålman stumbling back into the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones throws a front kick that sends Strålman stumbling back into the cage.
Strålman tries to close the distance and clinch but Jones swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Strålman checks a leg kick.
Jones on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T4#
Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones throws a jab but it's blocked by Strålman.
Strålman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jones is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Strålman.
Strålman closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jones takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jones misses with an uppercut.
Strålman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jones was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Jones throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Strålman lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Jones misses with a looping right.
Strålman throws a right hand that misses
and Jones makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jones misses with a hook. Strålman ducked under it nicely.
Strålman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Strålman's corner calls for a 1-2. Strålman obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Strålman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Strålman misses with a two punch combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dingleberry Jones dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Jones throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Jones takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Strålman with a nice cross.
Strålman takes a kick to the side of the head.
Jones throws a head kick but Strålman moves out of range.
Jones throws a hook but Strålman blocks it.
Jones scores with a nice right hand.
Jones slips a jab and a cross from Strålman.
A head kick misses from Strålman.
Jones comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jones jabs Strålman to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jones throws an overhand right that lands on Strålman's shoulder, as Strålman tries to avoid the shot.
Strålman wants to clinch.
A nice leg kick from Jones, right into the meat of the thigh. #T1#
Good standup being displayed there by Jones as he connects with a hook.
Strålman tries to clinch up.
Jones misses with a hook. Strålman ducked under it nicely.
Jones swats away the attempt to clinch by Strålman.
Jones is looking to counter punch.
Jones pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Strålman is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Strålman scores with a decent looking hook.
Strålman clobbers Jones with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CL2#
Jones gets tackled into the cage by Strålman. Strålman maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Strålman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Strålman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
It looked like Jones wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Strålman moves away from the strike by Jones.
Jones is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Strålman.
Jab, jab by Jones - just one landing.
Strålman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jones throws out the jab.
Jones throws a jab but it's blocked by Strålman. #T2#
Strålman avoids the body shot from Jones.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Strålman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones.
Strålman throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Jones buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jones misses with a body kick.
Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jones looks to land a left hand but Strålman moved out of range nicely.
Strålman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jones throws out the jab.
Strålman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones.
Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Strålman was well out of range. Poor timing from Jones.
Jones looks for the body kick but Strålman saw that one coming. #CL2#
Strålman has managed to clinch.
Jones throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jones.
Jones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Jones. #T3#
Jones lands a nice uppercut.
Strålman wants to get back to striking at distance but Jones won't allow it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Jones slowing the pace effectively.#BC2#
Strålman breaks from the clinch.
Jones throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Strålman tried to score with a low kick but Jones checks it.
Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Strålman is just out of range.
Strålman swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jones throws a body punch but Strålman moves out of range.
Strålman scores with a three punch combo!
Jones misses with a looping right.
Strålman lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jones at a distance.
Strålman scores with a decent looking hook.
Jones throws a lazy head kick
and Strålman counters with a three punch combo that has Jones backing up. Jones nods at Strålman to acknowledge the strikes.#T4#
Strålman throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Strålman thumps Jones with a low kick.
Jones looks to throw the jab but Strålman is out of range.
Jones missing with a left hand there. Strålman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Strålman closes the distance looking to clinch
and Jones counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A jab lands there for Strålman.
Jones throws a sloppy head kick and Strålman moves out of range easily.
Strålman throws a jab when Jones was well out of range.
Jones uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Strålman has time to react.#CL2#
Strålman closes the distance and clinches.
Jones can't find room to land a body shot as Strålman controls the action.
Jones misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jones struggles to land a body shot inside as Strålman controls his hands.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dingleberry Jones showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jones 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:28
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: SMASH: Dilbrandt vs Peieira
Date: Jan 06, 2022

#R1##CL#
Strålman moves into range and clinches up with Diego.
A right hand to the body from Diego.
Strålman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Diego misses with a hook to the ribs.
Diego misses with a short punch on the inside.
Strålman tries to pull guard but Diego won't allow it.
Diego tries to work over Strålman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Diego misses with the head strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Strålman.
Strålman throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #BC2#
Diego breaks the clinch.
Strålman definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Strålman moves in looking to clinch but Diego pushes him off.
Diego throws a big counter head kick but Strålman avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diego thows a leg kick but Strålman checks it
and Strålman counters with a nice uppercut.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Diego, as that shot connected.
Strålman throws a combination that misses
and Diego counters with a low kick, right behind Strålman 's knee.
Diego throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Anton Strålman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Strålman wants to clinch up but Diego keeps it at a distance.
Diego swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1#
Strålman throws a shot to the body.
Diego avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Diego unleashes a big counter combination but Strålman bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Strålman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Diego has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Strålman moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Strålman moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Strålman throws a sloppy body shot
and Diego counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Diego takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Strålman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Strålman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Strålman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Diego avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T2#
Diego throws a hook but Strålman blocks it.
Some wild striking there from Strålman.
Diego lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Strålman scores with a jab to the body.
Diego takes one on the button.
Strålman wants to clinch up but Diego keeps it at a distance.
Strålman swinging wildly here.
Diego takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Strålman tries to clinch but Diego moves out of range. #T3#
Strålman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diego.
Strålman misses with a combination
and Diego counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Strålman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Diego manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Strålman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Diego throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Strålman counters with a nice low kick that buckles Diego's knee momentarily.
Strålman is looking to chop away at Diego's legs.
Diego dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Strålman. That did some damage!
Strålman throws a right and a left that Diego avoids nicely. #CL#
Diego tries to keep at a distance but Strålman has taken the fight into the clinch.
Diego misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4##BC#
Strålman breaks from the clinch.
Strålman slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Diego walks into a stiff left hand from Strålman.
Strålman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Strålman avoids the body shot from Diego.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diego's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Strålman connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Diego scrambles back to his feet.
Strålman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diego manages to avoid it.
Diego fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Strålman is out of range.
Diego throws a head kick but Strålman moves out of range.
Strålman misses with a double jab.
Strålman works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Diego throws a nice inside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Anton Strålman dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Diego tries a head kick but it misses.
Strålman misses with a jab to the body
and Diego counters with a left to the body.
Diego throws an overhand right that lands on Strålman's shoulder, as Strålman tries to avoid the shot.
Strålman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Diego manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Strålman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Diego can do to turn this around?
Strålman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diego was well out of range. Poor timing from Strålman.
Diego walks into a jab.
Strålman looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Strålman misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strålman connects with a good right hand that stumbles Diego. Diego circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Strålman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Diego now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T1#
Diego staying out of range there.
Strålman wants to clinch.
Diego dodges the punch combination from Strålman. #CL#
Strålman moves into the clinch.
Diego lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Strålman.
Diego has a couple of punches blocked by Strålman.
Diego goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Strålman.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diego. #T2#
Diego throws a punch but it's blocked by Strålman.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Strålman creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC2#
Diego breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Strålman gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Diego scores with a hook to the body.
Strålman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Diego lands a body shot.
Strålman has a couple of punches blocked by Diego.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Strålman.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diego lands a shot to the body.
Anton Strålman has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Strålman working aggressively here.
A right handed body shot lands from Diego.
Diego gets through Strålman's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Strålman scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Diego blocks an uppercut.
Diego throws a head punch that misses. #T3##BC#
Strålman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Strålman misses with a wild body shot.
Diego is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Strålman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Strålman is looking to clinch.
A nice side step and Diego releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Strålman tries to clinch up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Strålman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Diego looks to land a combination. Strålman sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Anton Strålman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Diego takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Strålman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Diego circles away quickly and effectively.
Diego circles away from the clinch attempt.
Diego shapes to counter with a head kick.#T4#
Diego on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Diego buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Diego throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Diego swats away the attempt to clinch by Strålman.
Strålman throws a body shot but no joy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diego takes a swing at Strålman's ribcage but misses.
Diego dodges the punch combination from Strålman.
Diego throws out a counter right but Strålman avoids it with no problem.
Diego dodges the punch combination from Strålman.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Anton Strålman will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Strålman scores with a jab.
Strålman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Diego.
Diego lands a glancing blow to the side of Strålman's head.
Diego doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Diego is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Strålman.
Strålman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A countering left hand to the body from Diego misses.
Strålman throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Diego connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Anton Strålman is winning the standup battle so far.
Strålman darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Strålman connects with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Strålman throws a right and a left that Diego avoids nicely.
Diego wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T1#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Diego dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Strålman. That did some damage!
Diego misses the shot to the body.
Diego misses with a looping left.
Strålman moves in looking to clinch but Diego pushes him off.
Diego doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Diego takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Diego uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Strålman has time to react.
Strålman looks to score with a jab to the body but Diego is just out of range.
Strålman connects with a crisp jab.
Diego throws a body kick that misses.
Strålman blocks the body kick.
Strålman scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #T2#
Diego tries to bum rush Strålman with a series of wild strikes but Strålman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Strålman pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Diego back to the cage. Strålman follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diego keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL#
Strålman moves into the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Diego.
Strålman blocks an uppercut.
Strålman tries to break the clinch but Diego is controlling the position. #BC2#
Diego breaks the clinch.
Jab from Strålman.#CL#
Strålman clinches up against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Diego.
Strålman blocking some punches.
Strålman blocks a body shot from Diego. #T3#
Nice body punch from Diego.
Strålman prevents a body shot from Diego.
Strålman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Strålman takes a shot to the head.
Diego makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Diego tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Diego swings wildly with an uppercut but Strålman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diego misses with some punches.
Strålman blocks a body shot from Diego.
Diego makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Strålman is trying to break the clinch but Diego is controlling him.
Strålman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Strålman will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Diego up against the cage.
Diego struggles to land a body shot inside as Strålman controls his hands. #T4#
Diego has a couple of punches blocked by Strålman.
Anton Strålman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Diego has a couple of punches blocked by Strålman.
Kron Diego has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Diego tries to throw a body punch but Strålman avoids it by throwing Diego back against the cage.
Diego lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Strålman.#TD#
Strålman pulls guard effortlessly.
Diego trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Diego not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Diego throws a big elbow that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kron Diego.
I think Strålman 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 James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Kron Diego!
A less than humble Kron Diego misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: SMASH: Kapisi vs Floyd 2
Date: Dec 01, 2021

#R1#
Strålman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Strålman instigates a clinch.
Andermatt lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Andermatt lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Strålman lands a nice shot to the body.
Strålman struggles to land a body shot inside as Andermatt controls his hands.
We've been hearing reports that Andermatt has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Andermatt lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Strålman backwards.
Andermatt has a couple of punches blocked by Strålman.
Andermatt avoiding damage.
Strålman takes an elbow to the forehead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strålman blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Strålman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Andermatt really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Strålman is looking to clinch.
Strålman wants to clinch.#T1#
Strålman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Strålman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Andermatt.
Strålman lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#CL2#
Strålman rushes Andermatt and presses him up against the cage.
Strålman lands a body punch in the clinch.
Andermatt tries to work over Strålman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Andermatt misses with a punch to the body.
Andermatt misses with some punches.
The referee is keeping an eye on Andermatt - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Andermatt working aggressively here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Strålman.
Strålman lands with a light punch inside.
Andermatt fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Strålman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Andermatt misses with a body shot.
Andermatt scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T2#
Andermatt lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#CL2#
Strålman clinches with his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Andermatt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Strålman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Strålman.
Andermatt lands a shot to the body.
Andermatt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Andermatt struggles to land a body shot inside as Strålman controls his hands.
Andermatt lands a right hand.
Strålman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Strålman scores with a nice hook to the head.
Andermatt tries a body shot but Strålman blocks it.
Andermatt misses with some punches.
Andermatt lands with a short shot to the head.
Andermatt swings wildly with an uppercut but Strålman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Strålman presses Andermatt against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T3#
Andermatt looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Andermatt lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Strålman backwards.
Andermatt tries a body shot but Strålman blocks it.
Andermatt throws a head punch that misses.
Andermatt misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Strålman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Strålman feints and then cracks Andermatt's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Andermatt down.
Strålman walks into a left hand.
Andermatt throws an overhand right that lands on Strålman's shoulder, as Strålman tries to avoid the shot.
Strålman lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A punch combination from Strålman misses.
Andermatt with a jab.
Strålman moves in looking to clinch but Andermatt pushes him off.
Strålman on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Andermatt. Andermatt obviously looking to wear him down.
Andermatt misses the shot to the body.
Strålman looks to land a combination but Andermatt avoids it well.
Andermatt's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Strålman connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Andermatt scrambles back to his feet.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Andermatt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Andermatt throws a leg kick
and Strålman counters with a nice uppercut.
Andermatt lands a body shot.
Strålman throws a shot to the body.
Strålman throws a right hand that Andermatt ducks under and follows up with a left that Andermatt also avoids with ease.#CL2#
Strålman fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Andermatt, pushing him back against the cage.
Strålman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Andermatt lands a nice uppercut.
Andermatt misses with a body punch.
Strålman softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Andermatt.
Strålman blocking some punches.
Strålman with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Andermatt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Strålman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Andermatt lands a body punch in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roger Andermatt dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Strålman scores with a nice strike.
Roger Andermatt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Strålman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Andermatt was well out of range. Poor timing from Strålman.
Andermatt throws a nice outside leg kick.
Strålman blocks a low kick nicely.
Strålman scores with a one two! Andermatt had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Strålman fails to land with a series of punches.
Andermatt swings for the body but Strålman moves out of range.
Andermatt lands an overhand right.
Andermatt scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Andermatt dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Andermatt is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Strålman.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Strålman tries a head kick but it misses.
Andermatt dips to his left and cracks Strålman with an uppercut!
Andermatt's jab looks to have found its range, popping Strålman under the eye.
Strålman tries to clinch but Andermatt is having none of it.
Anton Strålman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Strålman wants to clinch.#T1#
Andermatt misses with a straight right.
Strålman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Strålman lands with a nice combination. Andermatt backs away looking to recover.
Andermatt throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Strålman misses with a straight right.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Andermatt keeps the fight on the outside.
Andermatt scores with a leg kick.
Andermatt throws a body punch but Strålman moves out of range.
Strålman now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Andermatt moves away from the strike by Strålman.
Andermatt throws a hook but Strålman blocks it.
Andermatt throws a body kick that misses.
Strålman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Andermatt.
Strålman throws a looping overhand right but Andermatt ducks down to avoid it.
Strålman misses with a series of wild punches.
Strålman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Andermatt.
Andermatt jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Andermatt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T2#
Andermatt lands with a good body shot.
Strålman takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Strålman tries to clinch but Andermatt is having none of it.
Strålman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Andermatt.
Andermatt thows a leg kick but Strålman checks it
and Strålman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Strålman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Andermatt.
Andermatt is looking to score with low kicks.
Andermatt throws a chopping leg kick but Strålman manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Nice uppercut there from Strålman.
Andermatt connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Andermatt throws a leg kick which misses Strålman's front leg but catches the back leg as Strålman tries to avoid it.
Andermatt misses with a looping left.
Strålman misses with a hook
and Andermatt counters with a nice uppercut.
Strålman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Andermatt stuns Strålman with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Andermatt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Strålman can do to turn this around?
Strålman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Andermatt manages to avoid it.
Andermatt takes a swing at Strålman's ribcage but misses.
Roger Andermatt is winning the standup battle so far.#T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Andermatt. Strålman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Strålman misses with the body kick
and Strålman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Strålman throws a series of punches but Andermatt avoids them all with ease.
Andermatt throws a jab when Strålman was well out of range.
Strålman lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That kick from Strålman tenderised Andermatt's leg. Andermatt is trying to keep his angry face on.
Strålman checks a leg kick nicely.
Andermatt checks a low kick from Strålman.
Strålman tries to clinch up but Andermatt circles away and keeps his distance.
Andermatt swings away with a body shot that misses
and Strålman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Andermatt misses with a head kick.
Strålman checks the leg kick nicely there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Andermatt. Strålman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Andermatt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Strålman throws a solid leg kick but Andermatt takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Strålman.
Strålman throws a right hand that Andermatt ducks under and follows up with a left that Andermatt also avoids with ease.
Andermatt takes a swing at Strålman's ribcage but misses. #T4#
Andermatt throws a leg kick that misses.
Andermatt swings for the body but Strålman moves out of range.
Andermatt throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Andermatt throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Andermatt swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Andermatt moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Andermatt misses with a straight left.
Andermatt swings for the body but Strålman moves out of range.
Strålman is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Strålman connects with a solid leg kick.
Strålman stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Andermatt lands a nice shot that snaps Strålman's head back.
A slow jab from Andermatt misses its intended target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Andermatt checks a leg kick.
Strålman takes one to the chin there.
A combination from Strålman does no damage.
Andermatt lands with a hook. Strålman tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Andermatt lands a jab to the nose.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roger Andermatt dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Andermatt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Strålman is looking for the big counter here.
Andermatt misses the shot to the body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Strålman.
Andermatt thumps Strålman with a low kick.
Andermatt is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Andermatt throws a lazy uppercut
and Strålman counters with an inside leg kick.
Strålman tries to close the distance and clinch but Andermatt swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Andermatt has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
A head kick misses from Andermatt.
A countering left hand to the body from Strålman misses.
Strålman avoids the head kick by Andermatt.
Andermatt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Strålman.
Andermatt avoids the body shot from Strålman.
Andermatt misses with a low kick as Strålman jumps back.
Strålman throws a right and a left that Andermatt avoids nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andermatt digs a good hook to Strålman's body.
Strålman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Andermatt was well out of range. Poor timing from Strålman.
Strålman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Andermatt throws a quick counter head kick but Strålman was just out of range.
Strålman closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Strålman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Andermatt throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Andermatt on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Andermatt. Strålman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Strålman scoring well with a low kick there.
Strålman works over Andermatt's head and body with a nice combination.
Strålman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Strålman walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Andermatt throws a body punch but Strålman moves out of range.
Strålman thumps Andermatt with a low kick.
Andermatt lands with a cross.
Andermatt just misses with a punch to the body.
A punch combination from Strålman misses.
Andermatt plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Andermatt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A punch combination from Strålman misses.
Andermatt thinks about countering with a head kick.
Andermatt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Strålman was well out of range. Poor timing from Andermatt.
Andermatt throws a lazy body kick
and Strålman counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
Strålman staying out of range there.
Strålman misses with a wild combination.
Strålman drops his hands momentarily and Andermatt takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Strålman tries to clinch but Andermatt is having none of it.
Good shot there by Andermatt.
Andermatt throws a hook but Strålman blocks it.
Andermatt slips a jab and a cross from Strålman.
Andermatt misses with a body shot.
Andermatt circles away from the clinch attempt
and Andermatt counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Andermatt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It seemed like Strålman was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Strålman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Andermatt scores with a leg kick. #T3#
Andermatt misses the shot to the body.
Strålman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Andermatt connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Strålman scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Strålman has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Andermatt with a nice calf kick.
Andermatt throws a right hand that misses
and Andermatt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Strålman's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Andermatt avoids the body shot from Strålman.
Andermatt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Strålman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Strålman avoids the head kick by Andermatt.
Andermatt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Strålman manages to avoid it.
Andermatt misses with a hook. Strålman ducked under it nicely.
Andermatt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Strålman unleashes a big counter combination but Andermatt bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Andermatt jabs at Strålman's body.
Strålman throws a nice inside leg kick.
Strålman feints and then cracks Andermatt's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Andermatt down.
Andermatt throws a lazy right hand but Strålman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Andermatt slips a jab and a cross from Strålman.
Andermatt fires out a quick counter leg kick but Strålman just manages to avoid it.
Strålman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Andermatt scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Strålman doesn't seem bothered though.
Andermatt throws a head kick that misses.
Andermatt connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A jab from Andermatt misses.
Strålman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Andermatt throws a shot from downtown. Strålman moves away and avoids it.
Anton Strålman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Andermatt throws a body punch but Strålman moves out of range.
Strålman throws a counter combo.
A shot to the liver by Strålman. Beautiful body shot.
Strålman scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Andermatt showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Strålman.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Strålman throws a hook but Andermatt blocks it.
Strålman tries to move into range but Andermatt moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Strålman throws a series of punches but Andermatt moves out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Anton Strålman.
Well Andermatt 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: SMASH:25
Date: Oct 29, 2021

#R1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kirk is defended easily by Strålman.
A little jabbing left from Strålman on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kirk has his takedown stuffed
and Strålman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Strålman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kirk paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Strålman tries to clinch but Kirk is having none of it.
Kirk walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Strålman fails to land with a series of punches.
Strålman throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kirk counters with an inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Strålman has Kirk up against the cage in a clinch.
Kirk jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Strålman walks away with a smile on his face. Kirk gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gilmat Kirk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Strålman misses with the combination.
Kirk looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Strålman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #CL#
Kirk clinches.
Kirk is looking to take this one to the mat.
Strålman working hard to break the clinch.
Strålman lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kirk is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Strålman.
Kirk controlling the action here for a moment.
Kirk misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Strålman.
Kirk jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Strålman walks away with a smile on his face. Kirk gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Strålman throws a series of strikes that have Kirk backpedaling.
Strålman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T2#
Strålman keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Anton Strålman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Strålman clinches up with Kirk and pushes him back against the cage.
Kirk lands with a light punch inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
Kirk jumps into guard, dragging Strålman to the mat. #SUB#
Kirk has his foot on Strålman's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Strålman works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Strålman got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kirk has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Strålman has managed to get both his arms back between Kirk's legs - danger averted.
Kirk trying to keep a closed guard but Strålman is proving a slippery customer. #SUB#
Kirk working for a triangle but Strålman defends it easily. #SUB#
Kirk looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T3##SU2#
Strålman decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Kirk, up you get!
Strålman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kirk looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Strålman is fending him off so far but Kirk persists. Nope, Strålman circles away and we're back to standing.
Strålman swings for the body but Kirk moves out of range.
Kirk appears to be looking for a big counter.
Strålman closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Strålman fails with an attempt to clinch.
A combination from Strålman does no damage. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Nice body punch from Strålman - that landed with a thud. #T4#
Kirk is stalling here.
Kirk is trying to pull guard but Strålman has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Strålman breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Kirk fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Strålman, pushing him back against the cage.
Kirk tries to score a body lock takedown but Strålman shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Strålman pressing his opponent against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Strålman.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kirk blocks a body shot from Strålman. #TD#
Kirk manages to pull guard. #SUB#
Kirk had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Strålman defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU2#
Strålman decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Anton Strålman dominated that round.
That's time! Kirk's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Strålman lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Strålman jabs Kirk right on the nose. Kirk blinks but takes it well.
A jab from Strålman does it's job there.
Strålman throws a series of punches but Kirk moves out of range.
Kirk tries to counter with a takedown but Strålman is quick to defend against it.
Strålman has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#CL#
Kirk clinches up against the cage.
Strålman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Strålman blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Strålman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Strålman tries to clinch but Kirk is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kirk swats away the attempt to clinch by Strålman.
Good shot there by Strålman.#T1#
Strålman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Strålman lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #CL#
Kirk has taken the fight to the clinch.
Strålman scores with a shot to the side of Kirk's head.
Kirk misses with a body punch.
Gilmat Kirk has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kirk manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment. #TD#
Kirk gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Strålman regains guard.

Strålman manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Gilmat Kirk is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Strålman is looking to clinch but Kirk is avoiding it.
Kirk takes a jab right on the kisser.
A combination from Strålman does no damage.
Kirk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T2#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kirk.#CL2#
Strålman has closed the distance and engaged Kirk in a clinch.
Kirk misses with a body punch. #TD#
Kirk manages to pull guard. #SUB#
Kirk is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Strålman rolls with it to try and escape but Kirk cranks on the arm and Strålman is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gilmat Kirk!
During a confident post fight interview, Gilmat Kirk thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: SYN 841 Po vs. Dionisy
Date: Oct 16, 2021

#R1#
Gorge throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Strålman throwing a counter right hand but Gorge manages to avoid it.
Strålman closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Strålman misses with a few strikes there.
Gorge misses with an uppercut. Strålman saw that one coming.
Gorge avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Strålman throws a combination. Gorge tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Strålman throws a right and a left that both miss.
Strålman has been working on his boxing with his coaches at whitey's gym in the buildup to the fight.
Gorge swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Strålman.
Strålman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gorge moves away.
Gorge has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gorge throws a lazy right hand but Strålman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#TD2#
Gorge looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Gorge thows a huge punch but Strålman dodges it nicely.
Gorge throwing shots but Strålman is blocking nicely. #T1#
Gorge thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Gorge not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Strålman regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Gorge.
Strålman is adopting a defensive guard.
Gorge trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gorge works over Strålman with some ground and pound from guard.
Gorge controls from within his opponent's guard.
Gorge working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gorge accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gorge won't allow Strålman to get back to his feet.
Gorge looking to sit in guard and control but Strålman gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##ES2#
Gorge scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Gorge looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Strålman throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Strålman throws a combination that misses
and Gorge counters with a nice uppercut.
Strålman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T3#
Strålman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gorge will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Strålman moves away from the strike by Gorge.
Gorge keeps the fight on the outside.
Strålman throws a right and a left that both miss.
Strålman closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CUT#It looks like Tempe Gorge has been cut.
Gorge misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Strålman misses with a series of wild punches.
Strålman takes one to the chin there.
Gorge keeps the fight on the outside.
Gorge throws out a counter right but Strålman avoids it with no problem.
Strålman staying out of range there.
Strålman thows a leg kick but Gorge checks it
and Gorge counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4#
Strålman dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gorge. That did some damage!
Gorge gets cracked there but stands up to it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Strålman moves away from the strike by Gorge.
Strålman takes one to the side of the head.
Strålman throws a right hand that Gorge ducks under and follows up with a left that Gorge also avoids with ease.
Strålman throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gorge stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Gorge throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Strålman counters with a nice uppercut.
Gorge avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice body punch from Strålman.
Anton Strålman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Strålman scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A shot to the liver by Strålman. Beautiful body shot.
Strålman has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gorge.
Strålman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gorge connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Anton Strålman will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tempe Gorge's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Strålman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Strålman throws a series of punches but Gorge avoids them all with ease.
Gorge appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Strålman is looking to clinch.
Strålman takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Gorge digs a good hook to Strålman's body.
Gorge uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Strålman.
Gorge throws a push kick but Strålman slaps the foot to one side.
Strålman just misses with a punch to the body.
Gorge misses with a body shot.
Strålman tries to clinch up but Gorge circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strålman scores with a three punch combo!
Strålman misses with a combination
and Strålman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Strålman scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gorge misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T1#
Gorge lands an overhand right.
Strålman throws a right and a left that both miss.
A chopping leg kick lands by Strålman.
Some wild striking there from Strålman.
Strålman tries to clinch but Gorge is having none of it.
Gorge lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Anton Strålman is winning the standup battle so far.
Gorge tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Strålman was well out of range. Poor timing from Gorge.
Strålman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gorge.
Gorge misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Strålman.
Anton Strålman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gorge drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A jab from Gorge misses.
Strålman seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Good work by Gorge as he checks the leg kick.
Strålman connects with the punch.#T2#
Gorge is looking to slow Strålman down with leg kicks. #CL#
Strålman forces Gorge back against the cage and clinches.
Gorge changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Strålman fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Gorge scores with a hook to the body. Strålman takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gorge blocks a head kick by Strålman.
Gorge connects with a looping right hand.
Gorge fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Strålman throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Strålman misses with a wild combination.
Gorge misses with a series of wild punches. #T3#
Gorge just misses with a punch to the body.
Gorge finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Strålman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gorge.
Strålman connects with an inside leg kick.
Strålman avoids the head kick by Gorge.
Gorge takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Strålman tries to clinch
and Gorge counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gorge throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Strålman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gorge throws a leg kick that is checked
and Strålman counters with a stiff right hand.
Strålman scores with a hook to the body. Gorge takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Gorge throws a jab when Strålman was well out of range.#T4#
Strålman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Strålman throws a low kick but it's checked well by Gorge.#CL#
Strålman clinches up against the cage.
Strålman on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Strålman misses with the head strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Strålman throws a punch but it's blocked by Gorge. #BC#
Strålman breaks the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Strålman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Strålman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gorge.
Strålman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gorge circles away quickly and effectively.
Gorge shoots in for a takedown but Strålman shows good takedown defense.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Anton Strålman dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tempe Gorge's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Strålman stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gorge.
Strålman tries to clinch
and Gorge connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gorge has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CL#
Strålman clinches up with Gorge and pushes him back against the cage.
Strålman lands with a short shot to the head.
Gorge blocks an uppercut.
Strålman pushes Gorge back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gorge fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Strålman gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gorge.
Gorge misses with a hook to the ribs.
Strålman tries to stall but Gorge uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Gorge misses with a knee to the head. #T1#
Gorge has Strålman pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Strålman manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gorge. #BC#
Strålman breaks the clinch.
Strålman looks to land a combination. Gorge sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Strålman doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Strålman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Anton Strålman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Strålman moves into range and connects with a jab.
Strålman moves out of range as Gorge throws a body kick.
Strålman has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Gorge swats away the attempt to clinch by Strålman.
Strålman takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tempe Gorge has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Strålman fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gorge circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Strålman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Strålman has closed the distance and engaged Gorge in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Strålman fails to land. #BC#
Strålman breaks the clinch.
Strålman is looking to clinch but Gorge is avoiding it.
Strålman avoids the head kick by Gorge.
Strålman throws a combination that misses
enabling Gorge to counter with a crisp jab.
Gorge misses with a wild body shot.
No joy there for Strålman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Strålman is looking to wear down Gorge with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Gorge throws out a loose jab but Strålman uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3##CL#
Strålman closes the distance and pushes Gorge back into the cage.
Gorge stalling the fight.
Strålman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Strålman.
Gorge drops down looking for an ankle pick but Strålman pulls his leg out and moves away.
Anton Strålman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tempe Gorge.
Gorge fails to land with a series of punches.
Strålman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Strålman works the jab nicely.
Gorge moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Gorge avoids the body shot from Strålman.
Gorge wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T4#
Gorge tries to land a front kick but Strålman steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Strålman misses the shot to the body.
Anton Strålman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Strålman scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Strålman scores with a three punch combo!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gorge feints a jab promting Strålman to slip. Gorge then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Strålman slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#KD2#
Gorge bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Strålman! He dives into his guard looking to finish! #ROC2#Strålman is rocked!
Gorge must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gorge trying to control the position from guard on top but Strålman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Oh Strålman is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#ES#
Strålman has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Gorge off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Strålman fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gorge.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tempe Gorge.
I think Strålman 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: SYN 827 Peterson vs. Sector
Date: Aug 28, 2021

#R1#
Manhandler takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Good shot there by Manhandler.
Strålman's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Manhandler connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Strålman scrambles back to his feet.
Strålman seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Manhandler misses with a low kick.
A left and a right from Strålman both land. Nice combination.
Manhandler throws a sloppy head kick and Strålman moves out of range easily.
Strålman appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Strålman. Those never looked like landing.
Manhandler throws a push kick but Strålman slaps the foot to one side.
Manhandler lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Manhandler throws an overhand right that lands on Strålman's shoulder, as Strålman tries to avoid the shot.
Manhandler lands a jab to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Manhandler uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Strålman.
Manhandler avoids a punch combination nicely.
Strålman is looking to clinch but Manhandler is avoiding it.
Manhandler has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Strålman will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Strålman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Manhandler manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Strålman works over Manhandler's head and body with a nice combination.
Strålman takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Strålman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Manhandler keeps the fight on the outside.
Manhandler looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Strålman gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Manhandler bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Strålman on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Manhandler. Manhandler obviously looking to wear him down.
Manhandler wants to slow Strålman down by chopping away at his legs.
Manhandler has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Strålman.#TD2#
Strålman gets caught napping as Manhandler dives in and scores a takedown. Strålman manages to retain guard.
Manhandler trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Strålman wants to stand but Manhandler is controlling the position.
Strålman is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T2#
Manhandler wants to control from the top but Strålman keeps moving.
Strålman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Manhandler passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB2#
Manhandler working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #ES#
Strålman throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#T3##TD2#
Manhandler closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Strålman is looking to reverse the position.
Manhandler working away.
Manhandler is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Strålman is looking to regain half guard here but Manhandler keeps moving and retains side control. #T4#
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Strålman is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Strålman manages to get to full guard.
Manhandler is stalling in the full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Michael Manhandler will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Nice cross by Manhandler.
Strålman drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Manhandler with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Manhandler throws a head kick that half lands. #CL#
Strålman gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Manhandler breaks the clinch.
Strålman misses with a wild body shot.
Manhandler misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A low kick from Manhandler misses
and Strålman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Manhandler scores with a leg kick. #CL#
Strålman closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Manhandler comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Good body shot from Strålman.
Manhandler lands an elbow just above Strålman 's eye. #BC2#
Manhandler breaks from the clinch. #T1#
Manhandler scores with a jab. Strålman acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Strålman tries a head kick but it misses.
A nice combination there by Strålman.
Manhandler scores with a head kick. #ROC2#Strålman is rocked!#CL2#
Strålman tries to keep at a distance but Manhandler has taken the fight into the clinch.
Oh Strålman is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Strålman goes for a takedown in the clinch but Manhandler prevents it. #BC2#
Manhandler breaks from the clinch.
Strålman seems to have got his legs back now.
Manhandler with the inside leg kick.
Strålman steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Manhandler. That one must have hurt.
Nice body kick from Manhandler.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Manhandler looks to land a right hand but Strålman moved out of range.
Michael Manhandler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Manhandler misses with a right hand
and Strålman counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#CL2#
Manhandler rushes Strålman and presses him up against the cage.
Strålman blocks an uppercut. #T2#
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Manhandler.
Manhandler misses with a punch on the inside.
Strålman misses with a knee strike.
Manhandler lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Manhandler is pushing Strålman up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #BC#
Strålman manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Manhandler instigates a clinch. #BC#
Strålman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Manhandler tries to land a front kick but Strålman steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Manhandler feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Strålmans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Manhandler thows a left - swing and a miss!
Strålman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Manhandler.
Manhandler throws a chopping leg kick but Strålman manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Anton Strålman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T3#
Manhandler throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Manhandler tries to land a front kick but Strålman steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Strålman lands with an overhand left.
Manhandler throws a leg kick but Strålman moved away.
Manhandler works the jab nicely.
A combination from Strålman does no damage.
Good exchange - Strålman coming out on top.
Manhandler throws a push kick but Strålman slaps the foot to one side.
Strålman throws a one two combo.
Strålman tries to bum rush Manhandler with a series of wild strikes but Manhandler uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Strålman blocks a head kick by Manhandler.
Strålman fires out a quick counter leg kick but Manhandler just manages to avoid it.
Manhandler checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Manhandler scores with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Strålman throws a low kick but it's checked well by Manhandler.
Manhandler has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Manhandler looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Manhandler's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Manhandler duly obliges.
Jab, jab by Manhandler - just one landing. #T4#
Manhandler darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Manhandler connects with a good right hand that stumbles Strålman. Strålman circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Strålman misses with a two punch combination.
Strålman scores with a one two! Manhandler had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Manhandler misses with an uppercut. Strålman saw that one coming.
Strålman tries to clinch up but Manhandler circles away and keeps his distance.
Manhandler misses with a low kick as Strålman jumps back.
A combination from Strålman does no damage.
Strålman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Manhandler thows a leg kick but Strålman checks it
and Strålman counters with a left and a right that stings Manhandler.
Strålman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Manhandler misses with a low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Manhandler throws a front kick aimed at Strålman's knee but Strålman avoids it well.
Manhandler scores with a sloppy right hand. Strålman should have avoided that one.
Manhandler lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Manhandler misses with a lunging right hand
and Strålman counters with a straight right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Manhandler showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Strålman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Manhandler.
Manhandler looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Strålman moves out of range of the body kick.
Manhandler misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Strålman went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Manhandler misses with a leg kick
and Strålman counters with a one-two to the body.
Michael Manhandler seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters circling a little - Strålman finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Strålman tries to clinch there but Manhandler circles away.
Strålman takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Strålman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Manhandler.
Manhandler lands a really nice looking cross but Strålman seems unphased.
Manhandler misses with a hook. Strålman ducked under it nicely.
Manhandler moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Manhandler takes one to the side of the head.
The fighters circling - Manhandler throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Strålman fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Manhandler has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Manhandler clobbers Strålman with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CL2#
Manhandler moves into the clinch successfully.
Manhandler can't find room to land a body shot as Strålman controls the action. #T1##BC#
Strålman breaks from the clinch.
The fighters circling - Manhandler throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
As Manhandler looks to move away, Strålman throws a big counter combo but Manhandler just gets out of the way.
Strålman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Strålman is looking to clinch.
Manhandler throws a looping overhand right but Strålman ducks down to avoid it.
Manhandler throws a shot from downtown. Strålman moves away and avoids it.
Strålman 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.
Manhandler drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Manhandler takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Strålman throws a series of punches but Manhandler moves out of range.
Manhandler scores with a jab to the jaw.
Strålman just misses with a punch to the body.
Strålman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Manhandler manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Strålman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Manhandler was well out of range. Poor timing from Strålman.
Manhandler fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Strålman on the side of the head.#T2#
Manhandler lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Strålman blocks the body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Strålman throws a head kick that misses.
Manhandler walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Strålman checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Strålman avoids the head kick by Manhandler.
Manhandler swats away the attempt to clinch by Strålman.
Manhandler avoids the body shot from Strålman.
Strålman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #CL2#
Strålman tries to keep at a distance but Manhandler has taken the fight into the clinch.
Manhandler lands with a right to the head.
Manhandler stalling against the cage.
Manhandler lands an elbow that stopped Strålman in his tracks for a moment. #T3#
Manhandler misses with a punch on the inside.
Strålman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Manhandler tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Manhandler throws an elbow that misses.
Manhandler throws an elbow that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Manhandler.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Manhandler just misses with a elbow thrown towards Strålman's brow.
Manhandler manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Strålman wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Manhandler has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Manhandler breaks the clinch.
A head kick misses from Manhandler. #CL#
Strålman moves into the clinch.#T4#
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Manhandler.#BC#
Strålman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Strålman misses with a head kick.
Manhandler looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Strålman throws a nice looking combination but Manhandler bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Manhandler swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Strålman misses with a double jab.
Manhandler lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Strålman looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Strålman checks a low kick from Manhandler.
Strålman went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Anton Strålman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Strålman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Manhandler.
Manhandler bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Manhandler lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Strålman misses with a jab, cross combination.
Strålman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL2#
Manhandler moves into the clinch successfully.

And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Manhandler comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Manhandler 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: SYN 818 Crosby vs. Monkey II
Date: Jul 25, 2021

#R1#
Manhandler loads up on a big right hand but Strålman slips the punch.
Good exchange - Manhandler coming out on top.
Strålman tries to score with a low kick but Manhandler moves his leg out of the way.
Strålman takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Manhandler thuds his right hand into Strålman's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Strålman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Manhandler was well out of range. Poor timing from Strålman.#CL2#
Manhandler clinches up with Strålman and pushes him back against the cage.
Manhandler misses with some punches.
Strålman avoids the elbow strike from Manhandler, against the cage.
Manhandler swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Strålman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A decent looking cross lands there for Strålman.
Manhandler looks to land a left hand but Strålman moved out of range nicely.
Strålman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Manhandler.
Strålman seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Manhandler misses with an uppercut.
Strålman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Manhandler misses with a low kick as Strålman jumps back.
Manhandler has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Strålman is looking to score with low kicks.
Sloppy strikes from Strålman. Those never looked like landing. #T1#
Strålman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Manhandler looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Manhandler scoring well with a low kick there.
Manhandler throws a body kick that misses.
Manhandler throws a sloppy head kick
and Strålman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Strålman misses with a wild combination.
Strålman takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Manhandler, as that shot connected.
Strålman fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Manhandler has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Manhandler lands an elbow inside. #BC2#
Manhandler's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Manhandler lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Manhandler lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #CL#
Strålman clinches up against the cage.#T2##BC2#
Manhandler pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Strålman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Manhandler was well out of range. Poor timing from Strålman.
Strålman tries to move into range but Manhandler moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Strålman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Strålman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL#
Strålman clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Manhandler's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Strålman throws a nice looking combination but Manhandler bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Manhandler misses with a hook. Strålman ducked under it nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Strålman. Those never looked like landing. #CL2#
Manhandler moves into range and clinches up with Strålman.
Manhandler lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #BC2#
Manhandler breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Manhandler misses with an uppercut. Strålman saw that one coming.#CL2#
Manhandler takes the fight into the clinch.
Strålman tries to break free but Manhandler pushes him back against the cage.#T3#
Manhandler lands with a right to the head.
Strålman avoids the elbow strike from Manhandler, against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Manhandler.
Strålman has had enough of the clinch but Manhandler keeps him there for the moment.
Manhandler lands a hook to the side of the head.
Manhandler comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Strålman is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Manhandler to keep the fight standing.
Manhandler lands with a left to the head.
Strålman scores with a nice hook to the head.
Manhandler misses with an elbow strike.
Manhandler tries to work over Strålman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Manhandler will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Strålman up against the cage.#BC#
Strålman breaks from the clinch. #T4#
Strålman slips under a jab from Manhandler.
Manhandler takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A head kick from Strålman lands but Manhandler takes it in his stride.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Manhandler has Strålman up against the cage in a clinch. #BC2#
Manhandler escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Strålman throws a body punch but Manhandler moves out of range.
Strålman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Manhandler.
Manhandler looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Donk. Strålman catches Manhandler right on the button with a cross.
Strålman blocks a head kick by Manhandler.
Strålman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Manhandler paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Manhandler throws a low kick but Strålman moves out of range easily.
Manhandler throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Strålman.
Strålman misses with a head kick.
Strålman throws a sloppy head kick and Manhandler moves out of range easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Manhandler dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Strålman moves in looking to clinch but Manhandler pushes him off.
The fighters circling - Manhandler throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Strålman throws a nice head kick!
Anton Strålman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Manhandler throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Manhandler with a nice cross.
Manhandler swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Manhandler connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Strålman shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Manhandler eats them both and turns towards Strålman to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Strålman shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Manhandler eats them both and turns towards Strålman to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Manhandler connects with a crisp jab.
Manhandler fails with the takedown.
Manhandler throws a lazy head kick
enabling Strålman to counter with a crisp jab.
A lazy left from Strålman finds it's target.#CL#
Manhandler tries to keep at a distance but Strålman has taken the fight into the clinch.
A short left from Manhandler. #BC#
Strålman manages to break the clinch. #T1#
Strålman takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CL2#
Manhandler fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Strålman, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Manhandler breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Strålman takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Michael Manhandler seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Manhandler goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Strålman stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Manhandler.
Manhandler misses with a leg kick
and Strålman counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Strålman walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Manhandler throws a jab but it's blocked by Strålman.
Manhandler thows a left - swing and a miss!
Manhandler loads up on a big right hand but Strålman slips the punch.
Manhandler throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Strålman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Manhandler pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Manhandler has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Strålman connects with a body shot that sends Manhandler's belly button to the back.
Manhandler looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#CL2#
Manhandler has taken the fight to the clinch. #T2##BC2#
Manhandler breaks the clinch.
Nice jab there from Manhandler.
Strålman avoids a kick to the body.
Manhandler throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Manhandler tries a head kick but it misses.
Strålman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Manhandler manages to avoid it.
Manhandler swings widly with a right hand
and Strålman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Strålman moves out of range of the body kick.#CL2#
Manhandler moves into the clinch.#BC#
Strålman breaks the clinch.
Strålman displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Manhandler uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Strålman.
Strålman cracks a nice hook into Manhandler's ribs.
Manhandler misses with a body kick.
Strålman seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Strålman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Manhandler.
Strålman throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
A combination from Strålman does no damage.
Manhandler misses with a body kick.
Manhandler throws a sloppy head kick
and Strålman counters with a stiff right hand.
Strålman moves out of range as Manhandler strikes.
Strålman checks the leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Manhandler.
A jab from Manhandler finds it's way through Strålman's defenses. #CL#
Strålman drives through and clinches with Manhandler against the cage. #BC#
Strålman breaks from the clinch.
Strålman walks into a jab.
Manhandler looks to land a right hand but Strålman moved out of range.
Strålman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Manhandler throws out the jab.
Manhandler jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Manhandler tries a head kick but it misses.
Manhandler throws a sloppy head kick and Strålman moves out of range easily.
Strålman throwing a counter right hand but Manhandler manages to avoid it.
Strålman moves out of range of the strikes.
As Manhandler looks to move away, Strålman throws a big counter combo but Manhandler just gets out of the way.
Strålman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Manhandler paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T4#
Manhandler throws a right hand that misses
and Strålman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Strålman misses with a low kick.
Manhandler throws a low kick but Strålman moves out of range easily.
Strålman wants to clinch but Manhandler slips to the side
and Manhandler counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Manhandler misses with a left hand
and Strålman counters with a two punch combo.
Manhandler throws a push kick but Strålman slaps the foot to one side.
A little feinted left hand from Strålman on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Strålman misses with a body shot.
Manhandler connects with a leg kick.
A head kick misses from Manhandler.
A head kick by Manhandler misses
and Strålman counters with a nice uppercut.
Strålman takes one to the side of the head.
Strålman fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Manhandler clinches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Strålman works on Manhandler's body with a couple of short punches.#BC2#
Manhandler manages to break the clinch.
Strålman sizes up Manhandler with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Manhandler swats away the attempt to clinch by Strålman.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Michael Manhandler will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Strålman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Manhandler throws a sloppy head kick and Strålman moves out of range easily.
Manhandler throws a head kick that misses.
Manhandler is looking to land body kicks.
Strålman moves out of range of the body kick from Manhandler.
Strålman lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Strålman.
Manhandler dodges the punch combination from Strålman.
Manhandler pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It looked like Strålman wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Manhandler throws the kick towards the body but Strålman avoids it.
Strålman scores with a shot to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Strålman!
An inside leg kick from Manhandler misses.
Manhandler misses with a body kick.
Strålman looks to land a combination but Manhandler avoids it well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Manhandler showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Strålman.
Strålman lands a jab to Manhandler's midsection.#T1#
Strålman misses with a double jab
and Manhandler counters with a straight right hand.#CL2#
Strålman tries to keep at a distance but Manhandler has taken the fight into the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Manhandler.
Manhandler lands an elbow just above Strålman 's eye. #BC#
Strålman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Manhandler blocks a head kick by Strålman.
Strålman avoids the head kick by Manhandler.
Manhandler blocks the body kick.
Strålman tries a low kick but Manhandler avoids it.
Strålman throws a body shot but no joy.
Strålman lands a high kick!
Manhandler throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Strålman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Manhandler wants to slow Strålman down by chopping away at his legs. #T2#
Manhandler connects with a single shot there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Manhandler slips a jab and a cross from Strålman.
Strålman misses with a two punch combination.
Manhandler scores with a punch to the head.
Manhandler fails to land the takedown.
Nice shot lands for Manhandler.
A chopping leg kick lands by Strålman.
Manhandler throws a leg kick that misses.
Manhandler throws a jab when Strålman was well out of range.
Manhandler throws a leg kick but Strålman moved away.
Strålman misses with a wild body shot.
Manhandler throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Strålman counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Strålman swinging wildly here. #T3#
Nice uppercut there from Strålman.#CL#
Strålman instigates a clinch.
Manhandler swings wildly with an uppercut but Strålman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Manhandler pushes off an throws an elbow but Strålman leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Manhandler creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Manhandler throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Manhandler working aggressively here.
Manhandler doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Strålman dodges an elbow strike from Manhandler.
Strålman lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Manhandler lands a nice uppercut.
Manhandler misses with an elbow over the top.#T4#
A head punch on the inside from Manhandler fails to land.
Manhandler working aggressively here.
Manhandler misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Strålman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Strålman goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Manhandler swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Manhandler pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Strålman throws a right and a left that Manhandler avoids nicely.
Anton Strålman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Manhandler throws a sloppy head kick
and Strålman counters with a one-two to the body.
Manhandler pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Manhandler connects with a single shot there.
Sloppy strikes from Strålman. Those never looked like landing. #CL2#
Manhandler has managed to clinch.
Michael Manhandler seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC2#
Manhandler manages to break the clinch.
Manhandler misses with a jab, cross combination.
Manhandler tries to move into range but Strålman moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Anton Strålman showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Manhandler 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: SYN 812 Crosby vs. Girard
Date: Jul 04, 2021

#R1#
A big left from Point misses.
Point looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Strålman's coach down at whitey's gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Strålman's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Strålman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Point.
Point lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Strålman drops his hands momentarily and Point takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Point dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Point missing with a left hand there. Strålman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Strålman looks to land a right hand but Point moved out of range.
Nice defenses there by Strålman.
Point is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Strålman.
Strålman tries to clinch but Point is having none of it. #CL2#
Strålman moves into the clinch successfully.
Strålman is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Point to keep the fight standing.
Point misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Strålman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Strålman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL2#
Strålman clinches up against the cage.#T1#
Point misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Point misses with the head strike.
Point misses with a hook to the ribs.
Point lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Point.
Strålman blocks a body shot from Point.
Point fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Point.
Point throws a punch but it's blocked by Strålman.
Strålman tries a body shot but Point blocks it.
Strålman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Point.
Point tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A short uppercut from Point.
Point lands with a short shot to the head.
Strålman blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Point misses with a hook from the clinch.
Point lands with a right to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Strålman prevents a body shot from Point.
Point tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Point tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Point with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Point throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Strålman blocks it with crossed arms.
Strålman blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
I was talking to Point's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Strålman wants to break free but Point has control.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Strålman.
Point misses with a knee to the head.
Point struggles to land a body shot inside as Strålman controls his hands. #BC2#
Strålman breaks from the clinch.
Strålman throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Point counters with a stiff right hand.
Strålman tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Point tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Strålman manages to circle out of the way.
Strålman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Point.#T3#
Point throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It seemed like Strålman was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Strålman ducks under a wild hook from Point.
Point connects with a body shot.#CL#
Point clinches with his opponent.
Point scores with a nice hook to the head.
Strålman is looking to break free of the clinch but Point has double underhooks.
Point misses with a body punch.
Point lands with a short shot to the head.
Strålman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Point tries to work over Strålman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Strålman blocks a body shot from Point.
Strålman taking a breather.
Strålman tries to pull guard but Point holds him up against the cage and eventually Strålman drops back down to his feet. #BC2#
Strålman breaks from the clinch. #T4#
Point fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Strålman manages to avoid it.
Strålman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Point lands a body shot.
Strålman misses the shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Point. Strålman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Point fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Strålman manages to avoid it.
Strålman lands an overhand right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Strålman lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Point at a distance.
Strålman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Strålman drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Strålman misses with a straight left.
Strålman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Strålman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Strålman takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Strålman connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A jab lands there for Point.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Brayden Point dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Point lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Strålman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Point. #CL2#
Strålman moves into the clinch.
Point scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Strålman.
Strålman managing to block the knees to the body from Point.
Point working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Strålman tries to pull guard but Point forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Point using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Strålman has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Point tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Point tries to land knees in the clinch but Strålman avoids the damage to the body.
Point has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Point.
Strålman wants to break the clinch but can't.
Strålman avoiding damage as Point throws knees to the body.
Strålman tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Point is working Strålman over against the cage.
Strålman is breathing heavily.#T1#
Point scores with a knee to the head. #ROC#Strålman is rocked!
Point lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Strålman is still on wobbly legs! Can Point finish him?
Point throws a knee to the head but misses.
Strålman seems to have recovered his senses.
Point misses with a short punch on the inside.
Strålman fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Brayden Point has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anton Strålman.
Point tries to work over Strålman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Strålman breaks from the clinch.
Strålman misses with a wild combination.
Strålman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Point circles away quickly and effectively.
Strålman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Strålman moves in looking to clinch but Point pushes him off.
Good standup being displayed there by Point as he connects with a hook.#CL#
Point moves into the clinch.
Point scores with a knee to the head. #T2#
Point has a couple of punches blocked by Strålman.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Strålman wants to break free but Point has control.
Point misses with a body punch.
Point misses with a short punch on the inside.
Strålman can't break the clinch.
Strålman looking for a takedown.
Point tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Point lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Point swings wildly with an uppercut but Strålman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Strålman has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Strålman blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Strålman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Strålman wants to break free but Point has control.
Point misses with a knee to the head. #T3#
Strålman tries to throw a body punch but Point avoids it by throwing Strålman back against the cage.
Strålman avoiding damage as Point throws knees to the body. #BC2#
Strålman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice body punch from Point.
Anton Strålman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Point throws a hook to the side of Strålman's head but Strålman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Point uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Strålman.
A jab from Point does it's job there.
Strålman takes a swing at Point's ribcage but misses.
Strålman throws a shot from downtown. Point moves away and avoids it.
Some wild striking there from Strålman.
Point cracks a nice hook into Strålman's ribs.
Point connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Strålman's hands.#T4#
Point connects with a right hand. Strålman shakes it off.
Strålman works Point's body with a nice hook.
Point lands a nice shot that snaps Strålman's head back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Strålman takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Strålman is looking to slow Point down with leg kicks. #CL#
Point rushes Strålman and presses him up against the cage.
Strålman is trying to break the clinch but Point is controlling him.
Strålman can't break the clinch.
Point tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Strålman prevents a body shot from Point.
A short uppercut from Point.
Point tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Point with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Strålman blocks an uppercut.
Point misses with a knee to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Brayden Point dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! 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#
Strålman wants to clinch.
Point throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Strålman counters with a nice uppercut. #CL#
Point moves into the clinch successfully.
Point managing to block the knees to the body from Strålman.
Point scores with a shot to the side of Strålman's head.
Point misses with a short punch on the inside.
Strålman wants to get back to striking at distance but Point won't allow it.
Point lands a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Point misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Strålman.
Strålman tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Point tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Point fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Point with an attempt at a knee that misses. #T1#
Point tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Point has a couple of punches blocked by Strålman.
Point tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Strålman misses with the head strike.
Point using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Strålman has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Point missing with knees to the body.
Point is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Strålman is defending well for now.
Point using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Strålman has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Strålman is trying to break the clinch but Point is controlling him.
Point throws a head punch that misses.
Strålman is trying to pull guard but Point has him pressed against the cage.
Strålman wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Strålman takes a knee to the side of the body.
Strålman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#BC2#
Strålman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Point connects with a crisp jab.
Brayden Point is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Point pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Strålman is looking for the big counter here.
Strålman takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Point connects with a body shot.
Point tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Point swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Strålman counters with a two punch combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Point blocks a head kick by Strålman.
Point waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Strålman.
Point tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Strålman was well out of range. Poor timing from Point.
Point fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Strålman manages to avoid it.
Point missing with a left hand there. Strålman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Strålman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Point.
Strålman throws out a counter right but Point avoids it with no problem.
Strålman falls off balance throwing a combination
and Point counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Point lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T3#
Point pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Point bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Point stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Point misses with an uppercut. Strålman saw that one coming.
Point moves forwards but Strålman connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Point misses with a straight left.
Point is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Strålman can do to turn this around?
Point throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Point's corner calls for a 1-2. Point obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Strålman throws a body punch but Point moves out of range.
Point throws a looping overhand right but Strålman ducks down to avoid it. #CL#
Strålman tries to keep at a distance but Point has taken the fight into the clinch.
A knee to the head by Point. #T4#
Strålman lands a right hand. #BC2#
Strålman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Anton Strålman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CL#
Point fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Strålman, pushing him back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Strålman tries for a takedown but Point manages to get underhooks.
Point misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Point avoids the elbow strike from Strålman, against the cage.
Strålman misses with a body punch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Brayden Point showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Point 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brayden Point!
Our winner, Brayden Point, 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: SYN 804 Neckbreaker vs. Mazzio
Date: Jun 12, 2021

#R1##CL2#
Strålman moves into the clinch.
A hook to the body from Experiment.
Experiment letting Strålman take a breather here.
Strålman blocks the elbow strike.
Experiment misses with some punches.
Experiment managing to block the knees to the body from Strålman.
Strålman avoids a wild elbow strike from Experiment.
Strålman avoids a wild elbow strike from Experiment.
Experiment dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Strålman has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Experiment avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Experiment is pushing Strålman up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strålman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Experiment throws an elbow but it's blocked. #BC2#
Strålman breaks the clinch. #T1#
Danga de danga de dang - Strålman scores with a four punch combination!
A nice combination there by Strålman.
Experiment has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Lab in the buildup to the fight.
Strålman throws a leg kick which misses Experiment's front leg but catches the back leg as Experiment tries to avoid it.
Strålman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Experiment manages to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Experiment on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL#
Experiment moves into the clinch successfully.
Experiment digs a right hand underneath Strålman's ribcage. Strålman let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Strålman tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Experiment misses with a body punch.
A frustrated look appears on Strålman's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC#
Experiment breaks the clinch.
Strålman misses with a double jab.
Experiment circles away from the clinch attempt.
Experiment appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Strålman throws a front kick that sends Experiment stumbling back into the cage.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Strålman moves into the clinch.
Experiment misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Strålman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Experiment tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Strålman blocks an elbow strike.
Strålman is trying to break the clinch but Experiment is controlling him.
Experiment misses with an elbow strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Strålman.
Strålman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Strålman's coach down at whitey's gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Strålman's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#BC2#
Strålman breaks from the clinch.
Strålman works the jab nicely.
Strålman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Experiment swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Strålman feints a counter leg kick.
Strålman loads up on a big right hand but Experiment slips the punch.#T3#
Strålman throws a right and a left that both miss.
It looked like Experiment wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Strålman scores with a three punch combo!
Experiment has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Experiment there as he acknowledges the shot.
Strålman throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Experiment stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Experiment throws a looping overhand right but Strålman ducks down to avoid it.
Experiment avoids a punch combination nicely.
Experiment appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Experiment lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Strålman.
Experiment gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #T4#
Experiment throws an elbow that misses.
Experiment can't find room to land a body shot as Strålman controls the action. #BC2#
Strålman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Anton Strålman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Strålman clinches.
Strålman is trying to break the clinch but Experiment has him pressed against the cage.
Experiment lands a nice shot to the body.
Experiment misses with an elbow over the top.
Experiment creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Strålman's defenses.
Strålman blocks an elbow strike from Experiment.
Experiment misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Experiment struggles to land a body shot inside as Strålman controls his hands.
Strålman stalling.
Experiment lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Experiment pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Experiment lands an elbow that stopped Strålman in his tracks for a moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Anton Strålman dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Strålman throws a sloppy body shot
and Experiment counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Strålman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Experiment throwing a counter right hand but Strålman manages to avoid it.
Strålman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
As Strålman backs away, Experiment returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Strålman misses with a wild body shot.
Strålman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Experiment circles away quickly and effectively.#CL2#
Strålman takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Experiment's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strålman misses with a series of wild punches.
Experiment avoids a punch combination nicely. #T1#
That kick from Strålman tenderised Experiment's leg. Experiment is trying to keep his angry face on.
Some bone on bone action there as Strålman checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Experiment scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Strålman misses with a hook.
A low kick from Strålman is predictable there
and Experiment counters with a straight right hand.
Nice straight punches there by Experiment. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Experiment.#ROC#Strålman is rocked!
Experiment takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Strålman is still on wobbly legs! Can Experiment finish him?#CL2#
Strålman drives through and clinches with Experiment against the cage.
Strålman seems to have recovered his senses.
Experiment keeps control of Strålman as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Finnish Experiment has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC2#
Strålman manages to break the clinch. #T2#
Experiment circles away from the clinch attempt
and Experiment counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL2#
Strålman has closed the distance and engaged Experiment in a clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Strålman prevents a body shot from Experiment. #BC#
Experiment breaks the clinch.
No joy there for Strålman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Strålman misses with a series of wild punches.
Experiment blocks a low kick nicely.
Strålman doesn't manage to clinch there - Experiment circles away.
Strålman just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromExperiment.
Strålman lands with a nice combination. Experiment backs away looking to recover.#T3#
Strålman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Experiment moves away.
Strålman throws a combination that misses
and Experiment counters with a left to the body.
Strålman lands a jab-cross combination. #CL2#
Strålman clinches with his opponent.
Strålman blocks the elbow strike.
Experiment keeps control of Strålman as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Strålman blocks an uppercut.
Experiment can't find room to land a body shot as Strålman controls the action.
Strålman avoids a wild elbow strike from Experiment.
Experiment looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Experiment throws an elbow that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Strålman fails to land.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Experiment.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Experiment misses with an elbow over the top.#T4#
Experiment tries to work over Strålman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Experiment comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Experiment tries to work over Strålman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Experiment stops a takedown attempt from Strålman.
Experiment looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Strålman takes an elbow to the forehead.
Strålman scores with a shot to the side of Experiment's head.
Strålman wants to break the clinch but can't.
Experiment pushes Strålman back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Experiment pushes off an throws an elbow but Strålman leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Experiment just misses with a elbow thrown towards Strålman's brow.
Strålman fails to pull the fight into his guard. #BC#
Experiment's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A jab from Strålman misses.
Strålman throws a body shot but no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Anton Strålman will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Strålman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Experiment scores with a jab.
Strålman finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Experiment went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Anton Strålman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Strålman looks to clinch
and Experiment counters with a stiff right hand.
Experiment has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Experiment misses with a hook to the body
and Strålman counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Strålman swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Experiment moves out of range as Strålman throws a body kick.
No joy there for Strålman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Experiment appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Strålman. #T1#
A decent looking cross lands there for Strålman.
Strålman throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Anton Strålman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Strålman misses with a lunging right hand
and Experiment makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Strålman 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Strålman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Experiment.
Experiment tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Strålman was well out of range. Poor timing from Experiment.
Strålman tries to clinch but Experiment moves out of range.
Experiment is looking to counter punch.
Strålman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Strålman misses with the combination.
Experiment feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Finnish Experiment has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Strålman looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #CL#
Experiment pushes Strålman up against the cage in a clinch.
Experiment lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Experiment taking a breather.
Experiment struggles to land a body shot inside as Strålman controls his hands.
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!
Strålman fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Still in the clinch, Experiment scores with a nice short uppercut.
Experiment pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Strålman working hard to break the clinch.
Experiment misses with a body punch.
Experiment throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #T3#
Experiment lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Experiment has Strålman pressed against the cage, preventing Strålman from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Experiment goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Experiment struggles to land a body shot inside as Strålman controls his hands.
Experiment tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Strålman's elbow. #BC#
Experiment breaks the clinch.
Strålman sizes up Experiment with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Strålman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Experiment.
Strålman avoids the body shot from Experiment.
Experiment ducks under a wild hook from Strålman.
Experiment is looking to counter punch.
Experiment takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Strålman scores with a three punch combo! #T4#
Strålman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Experiment moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Experiment moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Anton Strålman is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#CL2#
Strålman has Experiment up against the cage in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Experiment lands a shot to the body.
Strålman working hard to break the clinch.
Experiment prevents Strålman from breaking the clinch.#BC2#
Strålman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Strålman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Experiment throws a counter high kick but Strålman was just alert enough to avoid it.
Experiment showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Strålman.
Experiment throws a head kick that misses
and Strålman counters with a series of strikes. Experiment will be more careful next time no doubt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Anton Strålman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Strålman 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anton Strålman!
A less than humble Anton Strålman misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
In defeat, Finnish Experiment stepped up to the mic, saying 'This was my last fight. Skills decling and chin gone. '.

Event: ALPHA-1: Clash Of Champions
Date: May 01, 2021

#R1#
A nice leg kick from Jukola, right into the meat of the thigh.
A punch combination from Strålman misses.
Jukola appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Eero Jukola seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jukola uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Strålman has time to react.
Jukola dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Strålman. That did some damage!
A slapping leg kick lands for Jukola.
Jukola swats away the attempt to clinch by Strålman.
Strålman throws a hook but Jukola avoids it easily.#TD#
Jukola scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

Strålman manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jukola throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jukola wants to slow Strålman down by chopping away at his legs.
Strålman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jukola was well out of range. Poor timing from Strålman.
Jukola connects with a right hand. Strålman shakes it off.
Strålman tries a head kick but it misses.
Strålman stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jukola.
Strålman misses the shot to the body.
Jukola walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Strålman checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nice body kick from Jukola.#T1#
Strålman shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jukola misses with a takedown
and Jukola takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Strålman digs a good body shot into Jukola's ribs.
A jab lands there for Jukola.
Strålman misses with a two punch combination. #CL2#
Strålman has Jukola up against the cage in a clinch.
Strålman prevents a body shot from Jukola.
We've been hearing reports that Jukola has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Jukola lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC#
Jukola escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Strålman throws a series of strikes that have Jukola backpedaling.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Strålman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jukola manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jukola fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Strålman manages to avoid it.
Jukola lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CL2#
Strålman pushes Jukola up against the cage in a clinch.
Strålman misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T2#
Jukola is looking to take this one to the mat.
Jukola misses with a hook from the clinch.
Strålman's coach down at whitey's gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Strålman's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Jukola working aggressively here.
A frustrated look appears on Strålman's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Strålman prevents a body shot from Jukola.
Jukola swings wildly with an uppercut but Strålman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Strålman wants to get back to striking at distance but Jukola won't allow it.
Strålman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jukola fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Strålman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Strålman moves forwards but Jukola connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jukola throws a leg kick that is checked
and Strålman counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Strålman looks to land a left hand but Jukola moved out of range nicely.
Jukola scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Strålman misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
Strålman closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CL2#
Strålman clinches up with Jukola and pushes him back against the cage.
Strålman fails to pull guard.
Jukola misses with some punches.
Jukola lands a body punch in the clinch. #BC#
Jukola escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jukola checks a leg kick.
Jukola misses the shot to the body.
Strålman lands a jab-cross combination.
Strålman moves out of range of the strikes.
Jukola steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Strålman.
Jukola tries to counter with a takedown but Strålman is quick to defend against it.
Strålman tries to bum rush Jukola with a series of wild strikes but Jukola uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Strålman looks to land a combination but Jukola avoids it well.
Strålman looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Strålman throws a right and a left that both miss.
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!
Strålman misses with a double jab. #T4##TD#
Jukola manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Strålman on his heels. He'll look to pass Strålman's guard now, I'm sure.
Jukola wants to control from the top but Strålman keeps moving.
Jukola distracts Strålman with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Jukola 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.
Jukola tries to free his leg and advance position but Strålman is retaining full guard.
Jukola looking to sit in guard and control but Strålman gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB#
Jukola working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Strålman doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Strålman manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Jukola has an active guard here but Strålman has managed to pass into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Strålman tries to stand and escape but Jukola is controlling the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Anton Strålman will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Jukola throws a jab when Strålman was well out of range.
Jukola slips a jab from Strålman.
Strålman takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jukola connects with the punch.
Jukola scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jukola throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice side step and Strålman releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Strålman tries to clinch there but Jukola circles away.
Jukola lands a nice shot that snaps Strålman's head back.
Jukola misses the jab.
Jukola is looking to slow Strålman down with leg kicks.
Jukola throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Jukola fails to land the takedown.
Strålman lands a leg kick that knocks Jukola off balance momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jukola misses with a hook to the body
and Strålman counters with a two punch combo.
A nice leg kick from Strålman, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jukola ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
Jukola throws a hook to the side of Strålman's head but Strålman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jukola shoots in but no luck this time.
A cross from Jukola lands.
Strålman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jukola manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Strålman lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Jukola backs up against the cage.
Jukola connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jukola 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.
Strålman is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Jukola swings for the body but Strålman moves out of range.
Jukola connects with a body shot that sends Strålman's belly button to the back.
Strålman throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jukola counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Strålman lands the left hand.
Strålman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jukola throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Strålman let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jukola connects with an inside leg kick.
Jukola lands an overhand right.#T2#
Jukola darts in looking for a takedown but Strålman gets double underhooks and turns Jukola into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eero Jukola. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Strålman stalls.
Jukola lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Strålman breaks the clinch.
Strålman lands a right hook to the body.
Jukola looks to land a left hand but Strålman moved out of range nicely.
Strålman lands with a shot to the body.
Jukola misses with a body shot.
Strålman looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Strålman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Strålman throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL2#
Strålman rushes Jukola and presses him up against the cage.
Jukola scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jukola tries for a takedown but Strålman manages to get underhooks.
Jukola fails to pull guard.
Jukola is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#T3#
Strålman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Strålman prevents a body shot from Jukola.
Strålman makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Strålman wants a takedown.
Jukola has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Strålman after a bit of a struggle.
Jukola has a couple of punches blocked by Strålman.
Strålman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Strålman lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Strålman lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Strålman lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jukola lands with a short shot to the head.
Jukola is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Strålman to keep the fight standing.
Jukola throws a head punch that misses.
Eero Jukola has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC2#
Strålman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T4#
An inside leg kick from Strålman misses.
Strålman tries to clinch but Jukola is having none of it.
Strålman tries to clinch up but Jukola circles away and keeps his distance.
An attempted straight right counter from Jukola misses the target.
Jukola swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jukola misses with a right hand
and Strålman counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Strålman scores with a jab. Jukola acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jukola ducks under a wild hook from Strålman.
Strålman walks into a straight right hand from Jukola.
Strålman slips under a jab from Jukola.
A punch combination from Strålman misses.
Strålman ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Strålman misses with a two punch combination.
Strålman moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Strålman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jukola paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jukola lands with an uppercut that bounces Strålman off the cage and back into range.
Sloppy strikes from Strålman. Those never looked like landing.
Jukola connects with an inside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Anton Strålman will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Jukola fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Strålman manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Strålman rushes Jukola and presses him up against the cage.
Strålman is trying to break the clinch but Jukola is controlling him.
Jukola has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Strålman after a bit of a struggle.
A short right from Jukola on the inside.
Jukola tries to throw a body punch but Strålman avoids it by throwing Jukola back against the cage.
Strålman makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jukola lands with a short head shot on the inside. #TD#
Jukola successfully pulls guard.
Strålman must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Strålman tries to free his leg and advance position but Jukola is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jukola trying to control the position here.
Jukola is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T1#
Jukola wants to sweep but no luck.
Jukola keeping moving, preventing Strålman from controlling successfully. #SU2#
Strålman stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Jukola misses with a right hand
and Strålman counters with a stiff right hand.
Jukola with the inside leg kick. #CL2#
Strålman closes the distance and pushes Jukola back into the cage.#BC2#
Strålman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jukola misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Strålman.
Jukola just misses with a punch to the body.
Strålman takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T2#
Jukola takes a swing at Strålman's ribcage but misses.
Jukola feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Strålmans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Strålman throws a leg kick but Jukola checks it.
Jukola stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jukola avoids a punch combination nicely.
Strålman throws a hook but Jukola avoids it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jukola throws a big shot that misses.
Jukola looks for a takedown but Strålman sprawls well.
Jukola swats away the attempt to clinch by Strålman.
Strålman swings for the body but Jukola moves out of range. #CL2#
Strålman has Jukola up against the cage in a clinch.
Strålman tries a body shot but Jukola blocks it. #T3#
Jukola lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jukola doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jukola goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jukola tries to throw a body punch but Strålman avoids it by throwing Jukola back against the cage.
Jukola goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Strålman tries to circle away but Jukola has him pinned against the cage.
Strålman tries to pull guard but Jukola forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jukola. #BC2#
Strålman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A nice combination there by Strålman. #CL2#
Strålman closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Jukola works on Strålman's body with a couple of short punches.
Strålman prevents a body shot from Jukola.
Jukola drops down looking for an ankle pick but Strålman pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eero Jukola. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Strålman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jukola.
Strålman wants to clinch.
Jukola half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Anton Strålman is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jukola takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Strålman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jukola takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Eero Jukola has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Strålman throws a one two combo.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jukola. Strålman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Strålman throws a nice looking combination but Jukola bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jukola with the inside leg kick.
Jukola shoots in looking for a takedown. Strålman tries to sprawl out of it but Jukola keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Strålman manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

And that's the end of the fight!
Anton Strålman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Strålman 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 Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 29:28
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 29:30

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Anton Strålman!
In his post fight interview, Anton Strålman started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: SMASH: Arteta vs Camara
Date: Mar 27, 2021

#R1#
Strålman blocks the body kick.
Strålman lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Good work by Dilbrandt as he checks the leg kick.#CL2#
Strålman rushes Dilbrandt and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Dilbrandt lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dilbrandt trying to land knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dilbrandt.
Strålman lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dilbrandt working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Strålman.
Dilbrandt throws a punch but it's blocked by Strålman.
Strålman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dilbrandts head. #BC2#
Strålman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Strålman has closed the distance and engaged Dilbrandt in a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
Dilbrandt manages to break the clinch.
Strålman's coach down at whitey's gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Strålman's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Strålman wants to clinch.
Dilbrandt throws a low kick but it's checked well by Strålman.#T1#
Dilbrandt takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dilbrandt misses with a low kick.
Strålman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dilbrandt manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A slapping leg kick lands for Strålman. #CL#
Dilbrandt clinches up against the cage.
Dilbrandt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Strålman throws a punch but it's blocked by Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Strålman breaks from the clinch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dilbrandt. #CL#
Dilbrandt gets a clinch.
Strålman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Strålman is looking to take this one to the mat.
Dilbrandt works on Strålman's body with a couple of short punches.#BC2#
Strålman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dilbrandt keeps the fight on the outside.
Dilbrandt throws a chopping leg kick but Strålman manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#T2#
Dilbrandt misses with a hook.
Strålman throws a counter combo.
Domonic Dilbrandt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dilbrandt just misses with a punch to the body.
Dilbrandt lands a jab-cross combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Strålman checks the leg kick nicely there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dilbrandt.
Strålman is looking to clinch. #CL#
Dilbrandt pushes Strålman up against the cage in a clinch.
Dilbrandt working aggressively here.
Strålman prevents a body shot from Dilbrandt.
Strålman blocks an uppercut.
Dilbrandt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Strålman breaks from the clinch.
Strålman scores with a one two! Dilbrandt had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Dilbrandt is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Strålman misses with a low kick.
Strålman lands with a nice combination. Dilbrandt backs away looking to recover.
Strålman is looking to chop away at Dilbrandt's legs.
Dilbrandt is looking for a counter combo.
Strålman throws a leg kick but Dilbrandt checks it. #T3#
Dilbrandt misses with the combination.
Dilbrandt lands a two punch combo.
Strålman throws a body shot but no joy.
Strålman avoids the head kick by Dilbrandt.
Strålman is looking for the big counter here.
Strålman scores with a sloppy right hand. Dilbrandt should have avoided that one.
Strålman takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Strålman looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dilbrandt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dilbrandt.
Strålman misses with an attempted mid kick.
Dilbrandt connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #CL2#
Dilbrandt gets tackled into the cage by Strålman. Strålman maintains the clinch.
Dilbrandt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Strålman lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dilbrandt tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #BC#
Dilbrandt escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T4##CL2#
Dilbrandt gets tackled into the cage by Strålman. Strålman maintains the clinch.
Strålman throws a head punch that misses.
Dilbrandt goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Strålman breaks the clinch.
Strålman is looking to clinch.
Dilbrandt lands with a good body shot.
Dilbrandt tries to land a leg kick but Strålman saw it coming and moves away. #CL#
Dilbrandt instigates a clinch.
Strålman goes for a takedown in the clinch but Dilbrandt prevents it.
Dilbrandt tries to land knees in the clinch but Strålman avoids the damage to the body. #BC2#
Strålman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dilbrandt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dilbrandt swats away the attempt to clinch by Strålman.
Strålman tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Dilbrandt is able to avoid easily.
Strålman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dilbrandt is looking to counter the offense by Strålman and move into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Domonic Dilbrandt will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Dilbrandt getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Dilbrandt misses with a body shot.
Dilbrandt misses with a body kick.
Dilbrandt tries to work over Strålman's front leg with a kick but Strålman checks it.
Dilbrandt takes a kick to the side of the head.
Strålman looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Strålman looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Dilbrandt throws a body kick that misses.
Strålman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A little feinted left hand from Dilbrandt on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dilbrandt jabs at Strålman's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strålman takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Strålman with a nice calf kick.
Strålman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dilbrandt paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nice uppercut there from Dilbrandt.
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!
Strålman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dilbrandt.
Strålman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dilbrandt circles away quickly and effectively.#T1#
Strålman scores with a shot to the body.
Strålman tries to clinch but Dilbrandt moves out of range.
Dilbrandt scores with a push kick.
Dilbrandt connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Strålman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dilbrandt swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Strålman pushes Dilbrandt up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Dilbrandt escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Domonic Dilbrandt is winning the standup battle so far.
Strålman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dilbrandt paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Strålman on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Dilbrandt lands a really nice looking cross but Strålman seems unphased.
A head kick misses from Strålman.
Strålman misses with a wild combination.
Dilbrandt takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #CL#
Dilbrandt instigates a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Strålman blocks a body shot from Dilbrandt. #T2##BC#
Dilbrandt pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Dilbrandt closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Strålman breaks from the clinch.
Dilbrandt misses with a combination
and Strålman counters with a straight right hand.
A combination from Strålman does no damage.
Dilbrandt thuds his right hand into Strålman's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Strålman punishes Dilbrandt's body with a nice straight punch.
Strålman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dilbrandt swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dilbrandt lands a jab to the nose.
Anton Strålman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dilbrandt misses with a body punch
and Strålman counters with a left to the body. #CL#
Dilbrandt clinches up with Strålman and pushes him back against the cage.
I was talking to Dilbrandt's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Dilbrandt has a couple of punches blocked by Strålman.
Strålman misses with a punch to the body.
Dilbrandt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dilbrandt working aggressively here.
Strålman scores with a nice hook to the head.#T3##BC#
Dilbrandt breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dilbrandt tries to bum rush Strålman with a series of wild strikes but Strålman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Strålman slips under a jab.
Strålman lands a leg kick that knocks Dilbrandt off balance momentarily.
Strålman works Dilbrandt's body with a nice hook.
Strålman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dilbrandt manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Strålman with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Strålman misses the jab.
Dilbrandt blocks the body kick.
A low kick lands for Dilbrandt.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dilbrandt.
Strålman misses with a head kick.
Dilbrandt is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Strålman.
Nice cross by Strålman.
Strålman tries to clinch but Dilbrandt is having none of it. #CL#
Dilbrandt gets a clinch.
Strålman misses with some punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dilbrandt doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T4#
Dilbrandt struggles to land a body shot inside as Strålman controls his hands.
Strålman managing to block the knees to the body from Dilbrandt.
Domonic Dilbrandt has scored more points in the clinch so far.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt misses with some punches.
Dilbrandt has Strålman pressed against the cage, preventing Strålman from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Dilbrandt struggles to land a body shot inside as Strålman controls his hands. #BC2#
Strålman breaks the clinch.
Strålman is looking to slow Dilbrandt down with leg kicks.
Strålman takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Strålman slips under a jab from Dilbrandt.
Strålman unleashes a big counter combination but Dilbrandt bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Strålman keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Dilbrandt scores with a nice body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dilbrandt clobbers Strålman with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Strålman checks the leg kick nicely there. #CL2#
Strålman pushes Dilbrandt up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Dilbrandt fails to land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Domonic Dilbrandt dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Strålman takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dilbrandt moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Strålman tries to clinch but Dilbrandt moves out of range.
Good leg kick by Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Strålman can do to turn this around?#CL2#
Strålman gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Strålman is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Strålman has had enough of the clinch but Dilbrandt keeps him there for the moment.
Strålman's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Dilbrandt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Dilbrandt fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Strålman manages to break the clinch.
Strålman tries to clinch but Dilbrandt is having none of it.
Strålman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Strålman manages to avoid it.
Strålman blocks a low kick nicely.
Strålman misses with a series of wild punches.
Dilbrandt tries to counter by clinching up but Strålman breaks away and moves out of range.#T1##CL2#
Strålman has managed to clinch.
Strålman tries to break free but Dilbrandt pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Strålman.
Dilbrandt is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Strålman is defending well for now.
Strålman stalls.
Dilbrandt fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Dilbrandt breaks the clinch.
Dilbrandt throws a nice outside leg kick.
Strålman throws a body punch but Dilbrandt moves out of range.
Strålman bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dilbrandt's head backwards.
A combination from Dilbrandt does no damage.
Strålman moves out of range as Dilbrandt throws a body kick.
Strålman is looking for the big counter here.
Strålman defending well as Dilbrandt loads up on a big left hand. #T2#
Strålman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dilbrandt.
A clash of legs there as Dilbrandt blocks the low kick.
Dilbrandt misses with a kick to the body
and Strålman counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Dilbrandt misses with a wild combination.
Strålman throws a shot from downtown. Dilbrandt moves away and avoids it.
Dilbrandt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Strålman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dilbrandt keeps the fight on the outside.
Dilbrandt defending well as Strålman loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd cheers as Dilbrandt lands an impressive looking overhand right. Strålman doesn't seem phased though.#CL2#
Strålman pushes Dilbrandt up against the cage in a clinch.
Dilbrandt missing with knees to the body.
Strålman trying to control the position but instead, Dilbrandt has worked for underhooks and has pushed Strålman into the cage.
Strålman managing to block the knees to the body from Dilbrandt. #T3#
Dilbrandt misses with a punch to the body.
Dilbrandt misses with a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Dilbrandt. #BC2#
Strålman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dilbrandt throws a head kick that misses.
Strålman tries to clinch but Dilbrandt is having none of it.
Dilbrandt throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Strålman. #CL2#
Strålman has closed the distance and engaged Dilbrandt in a clinch.
Dilbrandt takes a shot to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt prevents the takedown attempt.
Dilbrandt tries to work over Strålman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dilbrandt misses with some punches.
Dilbrandt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Domonic Dilbrandt is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Strålman avoiding damage as Dilbrandt throws knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Dilbrandt fails to land.
Dilbrandt lands a hook that snaps the head of Strålman backwards.
Strålman has a couple of punches blocked by Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt misses with a punch on the inside.
Dilbrandt misses with some punches.
Strålman blocking some punches.
Anton Strålman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dilbrandt misses with a body punch.
Dilbrandt tries a body shot but Strålman blocks it.
Strålman changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Dilbrandt fights it off and pushes away nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good work by Strålman as he checks the leg kick.
Strålman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Strålman lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CUT2#It looks like Domonic Dilbrandt has been cut.
Strålman misses with an uppercut.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Domonic Dilbrandt!
Domonic Dilbrandt really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Voodoo Nutrition logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: SMASH: Dionisy vs Kwon
Date: Feb 27, 2021

#R1##CL#
Strålman fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jones, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Strålman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jones looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jones takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jones throws a shot from downtown. Strålman moves away and avoids it.
Strålman appears to be looking for a big counter.
Strålman blocks a leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jones. #CL#
Strålman closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Strålman wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Strålman on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Jones is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Strålman to keep the fight standing.#BC#
Strålman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jones jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jones swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Strålman counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T1#
Jones throws a head kick but Strålman moves out of range.
Strålman misses with a wild combination.
A decent looking cross lands there for Strålman.
Jones scores with a hook.
Dingleberry Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Strålman is looking to clinch.
Strålman shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jones throws a big shot that misses.
Strålman moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jones walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Strålman seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Strålman lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jones throws a leg kick that misses.
Strålman tries to close the distance and clinch but Jones swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jones throws a hook to the side of Strålman's head but Strålman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones throws a body kick that misses.
Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Strålman is just out of range.
Jones thows a left - swing and a miss!
Anton Strålman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Strålman stalks Jones and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Jones's face. Jones staggers backwards, shaken.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Jones 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.
Jones misses with a hook to the body
letting Strålman counter with a right hand. #CL#
Strålman darts in and clinches Jones up against the cage.
Strålman drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jones gets the underhooks and prevents it. #TD2#
Jones jumps guard.
Strålman tries to stand but Jones is controlling from the bottom.
Jones is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SU#
Strålman stands and steps away. Jones gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Jones takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T3##CL#
Strålman rushes Jones and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jones presses Strålman against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jones slowing the pace effectively.
A short right from Jones on the inside.
Jones is trying to pull guard but Strålman has him pressed against the cage.
Anton Strålman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dingleberry Jones.#BC#
Strålman breaks the clinch.
Strålman scores with the left hand. Jones knows he should have avoided that one.
Strålman moves forwards but Jones connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Strålman moves out of range as Jones throws a body kick. #CL#
Strålman fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jones, pushing him back against the cage.
Jones tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #BC#
Strålman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jones throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Strålman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Strålman appears to be looking for a big counter.
Strålman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Strålman is looking to clinch.
Jones motions for Strålman to come forward. Jones throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T4#
Strålman scores with a leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Strålman lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Strålman ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
A solid leg kick lands there for Strålman.
Strålman takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Strålman closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Jones looks to land a right hand but Strålman moved out of range.
Jones avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Strålman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jones misses with a body punch
and Strålman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Strålman takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Strålman fakes the leg kick and cracks Jones in the body.
Strålman scores with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL#
Jones tries to keep at a distance but Strålman has taken the fight into the clinch.
Strålman lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Anton Strålman dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Jones misses with a straight right.
Strålman buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jones looks to land a right hand but Strålman moved out of range.
Nice defenses there by Strålman.
Jones dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jones needs to keep his hands up - Strålman had a free shot at his head there.
Jones connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jones misses with a hook
and Strålman counters with a two punch combo.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jones.
The fighters circling - Jones throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The fighters circle momentarily. Strålman darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Jones - that will leave a mark!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Strålman goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A swing and a miss from Jones.
Strålman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jones tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Strålman appears to be looking for a big counter.
Jones avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Strålman moves away.#T1#
Strålman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jones manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Strålman gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Strålman just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jones's brow.
Strålman is trying to pull guard but Jones has him pressed against the cage.
Jones is trying to stall. #BC#
Strålman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jones throws a big shot that misses.
Jones misses with a low kick.
Strålman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Strålman checks a leg kick.
Strålman throws a series of strikes that have Jones backpedaling.
Strålman tries to close the distance and clinch but Jones swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jones takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Strålman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jones can do to turn this around?
Jones connects with a right hand. Strålman shakes it off.#T2#
Jones loads up on a big right hand but Strålman slips the punch.
Strålman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jones paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jones appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Strålman slips under a jab from Jones.
A little feinted left hand from Strålman on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jones takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones throws a big shot that misses.
Strålman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jones.
Strålman catches Jones with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Anton Strålman is winning the standup battle so far.
Strålman wants to clinch up but Jones keeps it at a distance.
Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
Strålman looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jones swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big right from Jones misses.
Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Strålman manages to avoid it.
Strålman throws a big counter combination but Jones scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Strålman moves out of range of the strikes.
Strålman went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Strålman connects with a jab.
Strålman avoids the body shot from Jones.
Strålman seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Jones throws a hook to the side of Strålman's head but Strålman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T3#
Strålman throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Strålman slips a straight right by Jones.
Strålman darts in trying to clinch
and Jones counters with a left to the body.
Jones throws a low kick but Strålman moves out of range easily.
Strålman throws a right and a left that Jones avoids nicely.
Jones throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jones throws a leg kick which misses Strålman's front leg but catches the back leg as Strålman tries to avoid it.
Jones throws a hook but Strålman blocks it.#CL#
Strålman darts in and clinches Jones up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Strålman - that landed with a thud.
Jones is stalling here.
Jones misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Strålman's elbow. #T4#
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Strålman takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Strålman lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jones jumps guard but Strålman stands there with Jones around his waist. Jones gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A short right from Jones on the inside.
Jones tries to pull guard but Strålman won't allow it.
Anton Strålman has scored more points in the clinch so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones tries a body shot but Strålman blocks it.
Jones misses with a body punch. #TD2#
Jones has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Strålman uses from the top position.
Strålman is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Dingleberry Jones will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Strålman lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jones's sensitive parts.
Good standup being displayed there by Jones as he connects with a hook.
Strålman tries to clinch there but Jones circles away.
Strålman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Strålman looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Strålman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jones let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
The fighters circle momentarily. Strålman darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jones misses with a body shot
and Strålman counters with an outside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strålman dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jones. That did some damage!
Strålman tries to clinch up.
A nice side step and Jones releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Strålman throws a sloppy head kick and Jones moves out of range easily.
Jones lands a head kick!
Jones misses with a body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Strålman misses the target.#T1#
Strålman moves in looking to clinch but Jones pushes him off.
Jones takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Anton Strålman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Strålman cracks Jones with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jones swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Strålman counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jones with a hook.
Strålman moves out of range of the leg kick from Jones.
Strålman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Strålman moves away.
Strålman is looking for a counter combo.
A good leg kick by Strålman.
Jones throws a wild body kick that Strålman sees coming a mile off.
Strålman seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Jones on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jones avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Strålman moves out of range of the strikes.
Jones throws a nice inside leg kick.
Strålman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Strålman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jones.#T2#
Jones throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Strålman counters with a series of strikes. Jones will be more careful next time no doubt.
Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Strålman is just out of range.
Strålman scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jones tries for a takedown but Strålman circles away easily
enabling Strålman to counter with a crisp jab.
Strålman doesn't manage to clinch there - Jones circles away.
Jones misses with a body kick.
As Jones backs away, Strålman returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Strålman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jones throws a body punch but Strålman moves out of range.
Strålman clobbers Jones with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Strålman throws a combination. Jones tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Strålman scores with a jab.
Jones misses with an uppercut.
Jones misses with a hook.
Strålman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T3#
Jones misses with a hook
and Strålman counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Strålman throws a right and a left that Jones avoids nicely. #CL#
Strålman has managed to clinch.
Jones throws a head punch that misses.
Jones tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jones doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jones's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Strålman managing to block the knees to the body from Jones.
Jones tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Strålman just stands there and leans against the cage.
Anton Strålman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dingleberry Jones.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Strålman as Jones tries to tie him up.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Strålman takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #T4##TD2#
Jones pulls guard effortlessly.
Strålman postures up.
Strålman tries to stand but Jones is controlling from the bottom.
Strålman sitting in guard here, content to control.
Strålman continues to stall.

And that's the end of the fight!
Anton Strålman showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Strålman 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: SMASH: Bee vs Orochi
Date: Feb 06, 2021

#R1#
Top swats away the attempt to clinch by Strålman.
Top lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Strålman tries to clinch up.
Top circles away from the clinch attempt.
Strålman lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Strålman tries to clinch but Top moves out of range.
Strålman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Top circles away quickly and effectively.
Top throwing a counter right hand but Strålman manages to avoid it.
Strålman wants to slow Top down by chopping away at his legs.
Strålman tries to bum rush Top with a series of wild strikes but Top uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strålman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Strålman with a nice calf kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Strålman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
Top blocks a head kick by Strålman. #CL2#
Strålman closes the distance and clinches.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Top throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Top prevents a body shot from Strålman. #BC#
Top breaks from the clinch.
Strålman swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Top counters with a straight right hand.
Strålman is looking to land body kicks.
Strålman with the inside leg kick.
Top looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A clash of legs there as Strålman blocks the low kick.#T2#
Strålman is looking to clinch.
Strålman throws the left hand but Top avoids the punch easily.
Strålman has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Strålman punishes Top's body with a nice straight punch.
Strålman takes a jab right on the kisser.
Top wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#CL2#
Strålman moves into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Strålman working hard to break the clinch.
Top softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Top is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Strålman blocks an elbow strike from Top. #BC2#
Strålman breaks from the clinch.
A nice combination there by Strålman. #T3#
Top lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#CL2#
Strålman moves into the clinch successfully.
Top prevents the takedown attempt.
Strålman wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
With the fighters up against the cage, Top throws an elbow but misses.
Top comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Top misses with an elbow over the top.
Top throws a head punch that misses.
Top lands with a short shot to the head. #BC#
Top breaks from the clinch.
Top ducks under a wild hook from Strålman.
An attempted straight right counter from Top misses the target.
Strålman misses with a two punch combination.
Strålman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T4#
Top pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Top throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Strålman lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Strålman closes the distance looking to clinch
and Top counters with a good low kick that Strålman was not able to check.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Strålman checks a leg kick.
Top tries to work over Strålman's front leg with a kick but Strålman checks it.
Strålman unleashes a big counter combination but Top bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Strålman tries to clinch up but Top circles away and keeps his distance.
Strålman tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Top counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Strålman thinking.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Strålman tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Strålman misses with a looping right.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Thip Top will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Nice uppercut there from Strålman.
Strålman misses with a wild combination.
A head kick misses from Strålman.
Top is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Strålman tries to clinch up but Top circles away and keeps his distance.
Strålman tries to clinch up but Top circles away and keeps his distance.
Top throws a leg kick but Strålman sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Top tries to score with a low kick but Strålman moves his leg out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strålman throws a leg kick that is checked
and Top counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Top throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Strålman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Anton Strålman seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Top avoids the head kick by Strålman.
Strålman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Top manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Strålman is looking to clinch.
A counter left hand to the body from Top misses its target.#CL2#
Strålman gets a clinch. #BC2#
Strålman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Anton Strålman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Strålman tries to clinch but Top is having none of it. #CL2#
Strålman rushes Top and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Top escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Top wants to slow Strålman down by chopping away at his legs.
Strålman looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Strålman throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Top to counter with a crisp jab.
Top keeps the fight on the outside.
Strålman just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromTop.
Strålman throws a poor cross that misses
and Top connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
Strålman with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Top throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Top looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Anton Strålman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Top misses with a body punch
and Strålman counters with a nice uppercut.
Strålman misses with a leg kick
and Top counters with a right hand to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Top keeps the fight on the outside.
Top circles away from the clinch attempt
and Top cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Top throws a leg kick
and Strålman makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Strålman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Top lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Strålman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T3#
Strålman throws an overhand right that lands on Top's shoulder, as Top tries to avoid the shot. #CL2#
Strålman moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Strålman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Top tries a head kick but it misses.
Top throws a half hearted mid kick.
Strålman connects with a looping right hand.
Top circles away from the clinch attempt.
Strålman looks to score with a jab to the body but Top is just out of range.
Strålman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Top swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A combination from Strålman does no damage.
Strålman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #T4##TD#
Top scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
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!#SUB#
Top goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Strålman rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Top's guard! Nice work there by Strålman! #SUB#
Top looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Strålman engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Top working for submissions but it's allowed Strålman to get to half guard.
Strålman wants to stand up but Top has a hold of him and won't allow it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Anton Strålman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Strålman wants to clinch
and Top counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Strålman is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Strålman wants to clinch.
Top appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Strålman jabs at Top's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strålman on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Both fighters circling a little - Top finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Strålman tries to clinch but Top is having none of it.
Strålman checks the leg kick nicely there. #T1#
Top will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Strålman looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Strålman walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Top checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Top quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Strålman misses with a straight left.
Strålman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Top swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Strålman tries to close the distance and clinch but Top swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Strålman fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Top.
Strålman tries to clinch but Top is having none of it.
Strålman throws a right hand that Top ducks under and follows up with a left that Top also avoids with ease.
It looked like Top wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Strålman jabs Top right on the nose. Top blinks but takes it well.
Strålman defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Top.
Anton Strålman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Strålman misses with a head kick. #T2#
Strålman fails to land with a series of punches.
Top shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Strålman tries to clinch up.
Strålman lands with a shot to the body.
Top takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Top takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Strålman misses with a hook.
Strålman throws a jab but it's blocked by Top.
Strålman throws a combination. Top tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Strålman closes the distance but Top moves to the side
and Top counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T3#
Strålman tries to bum rush Top with a series of wild strikes but Top uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Strålman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Top moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Strålman is trying to drag Top to the mat but Top just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#BC#
Top's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Top throws a half hearted mid kick.
A head kick misses from Top.
Strålman looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Top slips a jab and a cross from Strålman.
Strålman misses with a series of wild punches. #T4#
Top misses with a leg kick
and Strålman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Strålman cracks a nice hook into Top's ribs.
Strålman throws a shot from downtown. Top moves away and avoids it.
Strålman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Top manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
As Strålman backs away, Top returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Strålman is looking to clinch.
Top misses with a few strikes there.
Strålman misses with a double jab
and Top counters with a leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A slow jab from Strålman misses its intended target.
Strålman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Top paws at him with a jab and circles away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Anton Strålman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Strålman 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anton Strålman!
Anton Strålman spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: SMASH: Mazziotti vs Pawlik
Date: Jan 16, 2021

#R1#
Strålman paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nice body kick from Strålman.
Anto looks for a takedown but Strålman sprawls well.
Strålman lands a nice leg kick that just misses Anto's sensitive parts.
Anto shoots for a takedown but Strålman saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Strålman lands a two punch combo.
A head kick misses from Strålman.
An inside leg kick lands from Strålman.
Strålman throws a quick inside leg kick.
Strålman connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Anto fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ameqran Anto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Strålman takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anto will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #TD#
Anto shoots in and gets a takedown into Strålman's guard.#T1#
Anto trying to control but Strålman is working from the bottom.
Anto loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Anto working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Anto working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Anto accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Strålman wants to stand up but Anto is controlling him.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Strålman holds on and takes a little breather.
Anto throws a strike but Strålman rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB#
Anto looking for subs off his back but Strålman has passed one foot through into half guard. #SU2#
Strålman decides to stand up. #T2#
Strålman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Anto.
Strålman misses with a body kick.
Strålman takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Strålman attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Anto changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A combination from Anto does no damage.
Strålman's coach down at whitey's gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Strålman's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Strålman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Strålman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Anto takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nice uppercut there from Strålman.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Strålman stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Strålman wants it to stay on the feet.
Strålman swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Anto.
Strålman scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Anto doesn't seem bothered though. #T3#
Strålman swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD#
and Anto counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Strålman! #SUB#
Anto looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Strålman manages to work his way to half guard, despite Anto's best efforts.
Anto missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Anto throwing shots but Strålman is blocking nicely.
Strålman wants to improve his position but Anto is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Anto is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Strålman sees it coming and defends easily.
Anto trying to control the pace. #T4#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Anto stops Strålman from getting back to his feet.
Anto throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Strålman is trying to get back to full guard.
Anto 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.
Anto is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Strålman reverses the position - he's now on top in Anto's guard. #SUB#
Anto looking for a guillotine here but Strålman defends easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SU2#
Strålman decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Anton Strålman 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#
Strålman tries to close the distance and clinch but Anto swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Strålman looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ameqran Anto is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Anto misses with a wild combination.
Strålman throws a series of punches but Anto moves out of range.
A combination from Anto does no damage.
Anto will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Anto looks to land a combination but Strålman avoids it well.
Strålman tries to clinch but Anto is having none of it.
Strålman connects with an inside leg kick.
Anto will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anto jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Strålman! But no joy.
Anto shoots in for a takedown but Strålman shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Anto swats away the attempt to clinch by Strålman.#T1##CL2#
Strålman clinches with his opponent. #BC2#
Strålman breaks the clinch.
Anto misses with a double jab
and Strålman counters with a three punch combo that has Anto backing up. Anto nods at Strålman to acknowledge the strikes.
Anto misses with a takedown attempt - Strålman sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Strålman is looking to slow Anto down with leg kicks.
Anton Strålman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Anto shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Strålman as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ameqran Anto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Strålman throws a head kick but Anto moves out of range.
Anto is looking for a counter combo.
Strålman connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Anto changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Strålman tries to avoid it but Anto manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Strålman to the ground. Strålman escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Anto takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Strålman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Anto throws a nice looking combination but Strålman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anto fails with a takedown attempt.
Strålman is looking for the big counter here.
Anto just misses with a punch to the body.
Strålman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Anto closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Strålman avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jab by Strålman.
Anto lands a two punch combo. #CL2#
Strålman has taken the fight to the clinch.
Anto is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Strålman is defending well for now.
A shot in the inside from Strålman.
Anto is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Strålman to keep the fight standing.#T3#
Anto is looking to control Strålman's arms but Strålman gets an underhook and turns him. Now Anto has his back to the cage.
Nice body punch from Strålman - that landed with a thud.
Anto has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Strålman avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Strålman is defending well against a takedown attempt.#BC2#
Strålman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Strålman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #CL2#
Strålman has managed to clinch. #BC2#
Strålman manages to break the clinch.
A low kick lands for Strålman.
Strålman scores with a crisp jab that stopped Anto in his tracks.
Anto falls off balance throwing a combination
and Strålman counters with a thumping low kick.
Anto cracks Strålman with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sloppy strikes from Strålman. Those never looked like landing. #T4#
Strålman misses with a few strikes there.
Strålman wants to clinch.
Anto misses with the combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anto has a takedown stuffed.
Strålman lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Strålman tries to clinch but Anto moves out of range.
Anto attempts a counter takedown but Strålman avoids it well and moves away.#CL2#
Strålman clinches. #BC2#
Strålman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Anto throws a series of punches but Strålman moves out of range.
Strålman fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Anton Strålman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Anto shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Strålman sprawls well. Strålman wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Anto gets slowly back to his feet.
Strålman swinging wildly here.
Strålman throws a low kick but it's checked well by Anto.
Strålman moves out of range of the strikes.#CL2#
Anto tries to keep at a distance but Strålman has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Strålman manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strålman slips a jab and a cross from Anto.
A little jabbing left from Strålman on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Anto looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL2#
Strålman instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Strålman breaks from the clinch. #TD#
Anto looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Strålman!

Strålman explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! #T1#
Anto is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Strålman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Anto paws at him with a jab and circles away.
As Strålman looks to move away, Anto throws a big counter combo but Strålman just gets out of the way.
Anto shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Strålman looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Anton Strålman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Strålman scores with a leg kick.
Strålman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Strålman as Anto shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ameqran Anto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Strålman is looking to clinch.
Anto misses with a hook
and Strålman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL2#
Strålman rushes Anto and presses him up against the cage.
Strålman has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Anto is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Anto is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Strålman to keep the fight standing.
With the fighters up against the cage, Strålman throws an elbow but misses. #TD#
Anto jumps into guard, dragging Strålman to the mat. #T2##SU2#
Strålman gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Strålman thuds a left hand into Anto's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Strålman scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Anto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Strålman feints a counter leg kick.
Anto connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Strålman throws a right hand that Anto ducks under and follows up with a left that Anto also avoids with ease.
Anto went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Anto jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Strålman is looking to clinch.
Anto connects with a leg kick. #CL2#
Strålman has Anto up against the cage in a clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #BC2#
Strålman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T3#
Strålman jabs Anto right on the nose. Anto blinks but takes it well.
Anto circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ameqran Anto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Strålman moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Anto jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Anto dives in and grabs Strålman's left leg, looking for a takedown. Strålman pushes down on Anto's head and hops out.
Anto misses with a takedown
and Strålman counters with a nice uppercut.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Strålman lands a really nice looking cross but Anto seems unphased. #CL2#
Strålman drives through and clinches with Anto against the cage.
Anto jumps guard but Strålman stands there with Anto around his waist. Anto gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Anto tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Strålman smiles and moves away.
Anto fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T4##CL2#
Strålman clinches up with Anto and pushes him back against the cage.
Anto wants a takedown.
Anton Strålman is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A hook to the body from Strålman.
Strålman scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2#
Strålman manages to break the clinch.
Strålman tries to clinch there but Anto circles away.
Strålman throws a right and a left that Anto avoids nicely.
Anto shoots for a takedown but Strålman saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Anto misses with a takedown attempt - Strålman sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Strålman thumps Anto with a low kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Anton Strålman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Strålman 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 William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: SMASH: Lacplesis vs Dong
Date: Dec 12, 2020

#R1#
Strålman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Strålman throws a jab but it's blocked by Kyle.
Kyle has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Kyle throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Strålman. Kyle does a little dance to reset his feet.
Strålman misses with a straight right.
Strålman misses with a hook. Kyle ducked under it nicely.
Strålman tries to clinch up.
Kyle tests Strålman's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Strålman throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strålman tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Kyle instigates a clinch.
Kyle tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Strålman's elbow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kyle.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Strålman. #T1#
Strålman blocks a body shot from Kyle. #BC2#
Kyle escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Strålman throws a leg kick but Kyle sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Strålman is looking to clinch.
Kyle throws a leg kick
and Strålman counters with a stiff right hand.
Strålman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kyle manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Strålman ducks under a wild hook from Kyle.
Kyle fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Strålman.
Strålman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Strålman throws a one two combo.
Kyle slips a jab and a cross from Strålman.
Strålman moves out of range as Kyle strikes.#T2#
Kyle throws a lazy body kick
and Kyle takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL#
Strålman clinches up with Kyle and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Strålman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Strålman has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kyle finds it's way round the side to connect with Strålman's head.
Strålman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kyle manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kyle keeps the fight on the outside.
Kyle throws out a loose jab but Strålman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kyle works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kyle lands an overhand right.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kyle. That's going to slow Strålman down.
We've been told by Strålman's head coaches at whitey's gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kyle has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Strålman finds it's way round the side to connect with Kyle's head. #CL#
Strålman clinches with his opponent.
Kyle tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Strålman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fighters circling - Kyle throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T3##CL#
Strålman moves into range and clinches up with Kyle.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Strålman.
Strålman wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kyle has a couple of punches blocked by Strålman.
Kyle works on Strålman's body with a couple of short punches.#BC2#
Kyle escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Strålman throws a poor cross that misses
and Kyle connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kyle throws a low kick, looking for Strålman's leg but Strålman calmly moves out of range.
Kyle pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Strålman is looking to clinch but Kyle is avoiding it.
Strålman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Strålman checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Strålman throws a sloppy head kick and Kyle moves out of range easily.
Anton Strålman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Strålman moves out of range of the strikes.#T4#
Strålman lands a leg kick that knocks Kyle off balance momentarily.
Strålman lands a nice shot to the body.
Strålman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kyle.
Nice body punch from Kyle. #CL#
Strålman clinches up with Kyle and pushes him back against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#BC2#
Kyle breaks from the clinch.
Strålman lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kyle's sensitive parts.
Kyle throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Strålman cracks Kyle with an open hand slap.#CL2#
Kyle clinches with his opponent.
Strålman throws a head punch that misses.
Kyle tries to work over Strålman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kyle tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kyle tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Strålman's elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Anton Strålman will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Strålman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A low kick from Kyle misses
and Strålman counters with a three punch combo that has Kyle backing up. Kyle nods at Strålman to acknowledge the strikes.
Strålman tries to close the distance and clinch but Kyle swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Anton Strålman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Strålman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Strålman doesn't manage to clinch there - Kyle circles away.
Kyle takes a swing at Strålman's ribcage but misses.
Strålman feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Kyle thuds a left hand into Strålman's body.
Strålman is looking to clinch but Kyle is avoiding it.
Strålman misses with a double jab
and Kyle counters with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Strålman gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Strålman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kyle misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Kyle breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
Strålman throws a one two combo.
Kyle looks to throw the jab but Strålman is out of range.
A swing and a miss from Kyle.
An attempted straight right counter from Strålman misses the target.
Kyle throws a nice outside leg kick.
Strålman scoring well with a low kick there.
Strålman on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kyle. Kyle obviously looking to wear him down.
A chopping leg kick lands by Strålman.
Strålman tries to clinch but Kyle is having none of it.
Kyle throws a lazy right hand but Strålman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kyle keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Strålman is looking to clinch.
Anton Strålman is winning the standup battle so far.
That kick from Kyle tenderised Strålman's leg. Strålman is trying to keep his angry face on.
Strålman doesn't manage to clinch there - Kyle circles away.
Strålman looks to land a combination but Kyle avoids it well. #T2#
Kyle scores with a three punch combo!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A clash of legs there as Strålman blocks the low kick.
Good leg kick by Strålman.
Some wild striking there from Strålman.
Kyle flicks out a counter leg kick but Strålman steps away.
Strålman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kyle counters with a solid body kick. #CL#
Strålman moves into range and clinches up with Kyle.
Kyle tries to work over Strålman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Strålman tries to break the clinch but Kyle is controlling the position.
Kyle prevents a body shot from Strålman. #BC2#
Kyle breaks from the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Strålman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T3#
Strålman darts in trying to clinch
and Kyle counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Strålman fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Strålman takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CL#
Strålman clinches.
Strålman throws an elbow but it misses.
Kyle goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Kyle breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kyle misses with a low kick.
Strålman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kyle slips under a jab from Strålman.
Kyle circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kyle counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
Kyle connects with a solid leg kick.
Strålman misses with a looping right.
Strålman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kyle moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Strålman throws a nice outside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Strålman doesn't manage to clinch there - Kyle circles away.
Kyle tries a quick counter leg kick but Strålman is wise to it.
Strålman doesn't manage to clinch there - Kyle circles away.
Kyle pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kyle looks to score with a jab to the body but Strålman is just out of range.
Kyle lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Strålman circles away quickly and effectively.
Kyle keeps the fight on the outside.
Kyle looks to throw the jab but Strålman is out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Chrys Kyle will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Strålman is looking to score with low kicks.
Kyle swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Strålman with a hook.
Strålman looks to clinch
and Kyle counters with a nice low kick that buckles Strålman's knee momentarily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Strålman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kyle throws a low kick but Strålman moves out of range easily.
A low kick lands for Strålman.
Kyle tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Strålman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kyle looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jab by Strålman.
Strålman looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Strålman doesn't manage to clinch there - Kyle circles away. #T1#
Strålman on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Strålman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kyle misses with a low kick as Strålman jumps back.
Kyle throws a leg kick but Strålman sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Strålman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kyle paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Strålman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Strålman throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kyle throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Strålman wants to clinch.
Strålman misses with a head kick. #T2#
Kyle loads up on a big right hand but Strålman slips the punch.
Strålman appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Strålman checks the leg kick nicely there.
Strålman seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Kyle connects with an inside leg kick.
Strålman moves in looking to clinch but Kyle pushes him off.
Kyle motions for Strålman to come forward. Kyle throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kyle throws out a leg kick but Strålman moves out of range and Kyle only half commits.
Kyle throws a head kick that misses.
Strålman scores with a head kick. Kyle tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CL#
Strålman closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Strålman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Strålman swinging wildly here.
Strålman feints and then cracks Kyle's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kyle down. #T3#
Kyle takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Strålman delivers a nice body kick.
Strålman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kyle manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kyle looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Strålman wants to clinch but Kyle slips to the side
and Kyle counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kyle throws a leg kick but Strålman sees it coming and moves out of range.
Strålman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kyle paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Strålman takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A little feinted left hand from Strålman on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Strålman tries to clinch but Kyle moves out of range.
Kyle looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Strålman lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Strålman misses with a head kick.
Kyle looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kyle lands the left hand.#T4#
Kyle misses with a looping left.
Strålman swinging wildly here.
A head kick misses from Strålman.
Strålman misses with a double jab
and Kyle counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL#
Strålman moves into range and clinches up with Kyle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kyle tries to throw a body punch but Strålman avoids it by throwing Kyle back against the cage.
Kyle scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC#
Strålman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kyle. That's going to slow Strålman down.
A left and a right from Strålman both land. Nice combination.
Strålman chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kyle can pounce on him. #CL#
Strålman gets in close and instigates a clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Anton Strålman showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Strålman 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: SMASH: Bundy vs Oxlade
Date: Nov 21, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL#
Strålman closes the distance and pushes Van Der Dusse back into the cage.#BC#
Strålman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Strålman misses with a low kick as Van Der Dusse jumps back.
Strålman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Van Der Dusse manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Strålman gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Van Der Dusse wants a takedown but no success here.
Van Der Dusse lands a left hand.
Van Der Dusse is looking for a takedown.#BC#
Strålman breaks the clinch. #TD2#
Van Der Dusse shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Strålman napping and manages to drive through into side control!#ES#
Strålman throws Van Der Dusse to one side and escapes!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Der Dusse shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Strålman pinned against the cage. Strålman gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Anton Strålman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthon Van Der Dusse.
Van Der Dusse will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #CL#
Strålman closes the distance and pushes Van Der Dusse back into the cage.#BC2#
Van Der Dusse breaks the clinch. #T1#
Strålman connects with a leg kick.
Van Der Dusse fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Strålman on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Strålman tries to bum rush Van Der Dusse with a series of wild strikes but Van Der Dusse uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've been told by Strålman's head coaches at whitey's gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Anthon Van Der Dusse seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Strålman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Good leg kick by Strålman.
Van Der Dusse throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Strålman's waist but Strålman gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Van Der Dusse off to one side.
A counter left hand to the body from Strålman misses its target.
Nice sprawl there from Strålman as Van Der Dusse shoots in.#CL#
Strålman clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Strålman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Van Der Dusse shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Strålman sprawls well. Strålman wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Van Der Dusse gets slowly back to his feet.
Strålman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Van Der Dusse was well out of range. Poor timing from Strålman.
Van Der Dusse lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Strålman tries to score with a low kick but Van Der Dusse moves his leg out of the way.#CL#
Strålman rushes Van Der Dusse and presses him up against the cage.
A body shot lands from Strålman.
Van Der Dusse is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Strålman is defending well.#T2#
Van Der Dusse can't get the takedown.
Van Der Dusse changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Strålman fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Strålman slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van Der Dusse on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Strålman connects with a leg kick. #CL#
Strålman has Van Der Dusse up against the cage in a clinch.
Strålman is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Strålman goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Strålman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Strålman throws a push kick but Van Der Dusse slaps the foot to one side.
Van Der Dusse closes the distance and clinches up with Strålman, looking for a takedown. Van Der Dusse pushes Strålman against the cage but Strålman circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Strålman throws a nice head kick!
Van Der Dusse misses with a series of wild punches. #T3#
Strålman fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Van Der Dusse.
Van Der Dusse tries for a takedown but Strålman circles away easily
and Strålman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Van Der Dusse shoots in for a double leg but Strålman sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Van Der Dusse tries to move into range but Strålman moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Van Der Dusse fails to land the takedown.
Van Der Dusse looks winded!#CL#
Strålman closes the distance and clinches.
Van Der Dusse wants a takedown but no success here.
Van Der Dusse drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Van Der Dusse goes for a takedown attempt but Strålman pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Van Der Dusse.#T4#
Van Der Dusse stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Strålman.
Van Der Dusse will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Van Der Dusse gets underhooks to prevent Strålman's takedown attempt.
Strålman has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Van Der Dusse after a bit of a struggle.
Strålman lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Der Dusse has Strålman pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Strålman manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A shot in the inside from Strålman. #BC#
Strålman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Strålman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Strålman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Strålman defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Van Der Dusse.
Van Der Dusse swats away the attempt to clinch by Strålman.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anton Strålman dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##CL#
Strålman clinches up against the cage.
Strålman lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Strålman prevents the takedown attempt. #TD#
Strålman has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Van Der Dusse regains guard immediately.
Strålman is standing up over Van Der Dusse. Van Der Dusse looks to escape but Strålman dives into side control. #REVB##SU#
Strålman decides to stand back up.
Strålman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Van Der Dusse can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A solid leg kick lands there for Strålman. #CL2#
Van Der Dusse clinches up with Strålman and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Strålman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Strålman smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Strålman forces Van Der Dusse back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Van Der Dusse breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1##TD2#
Van Der Dusse decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Strålman looks like he's trying to stand up.
Van Der Dusse not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Strålman controlling the position well.
Van Der Dusse thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Van Der Dusse throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Strålman wants to get back to his feet.
Van Der Dusse thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Strålman looks like he's trying to stand up.
Van Der Dusse looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T2#
Strålman wants to get back to his feet.
Strålman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Van Der Dusse has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Van Der Dusse wants to lay and pray for a moment but Strålman keeps working. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Van Der Dusse dives in and grabs Strålman's left leg, looking for a takedown. Strålman pushes down on Van Der Dusse's head and hops out.
Nice sprawl there from Strålman as Van Der Dusse shoots in.
Anton Strålman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthon Van Der Dusse.
Strålman lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Anton Strålman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Strålman scores with a three punch combo!
No luck for Van Der Dusse with that takedown attempt.
Van Der Dusse is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Strålman misses with a wild combination.
Van Der Dusse changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Strålman doesn't manage to clinch there - Van Der Dusse circles away.
Van Der Dusse is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Van Der Dusse shoots in and drives through. Strålman sprawls well.#T3#
Strålman slaps away a takedown attempt from Van Der Dusse, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Van Der Dusse showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Strålman.
Anton Strålman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Strålman scores with a hook to the body. Van Der Dusse takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #CL#
Van Der Dusse tries to keep at a distance but Strålman has taken the fight into the clinch.
Strålman is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD#
Strålman successfully pulls guard.
Van Der Dusse in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Strålman has his hands on Van Der Dusse's head, controlling the position.
Strålman avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T4#
Strålman controlling Van Der Dusse's posture.
Strålman preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES#
Strålman has his feet on Van Der Dusse's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Van Der Dusse changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Strålman tries to avoid it but Van Der Dusse manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Strålman to the ground. Strålman escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Strålman changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Van Der Dusse.
Van Der Dusse shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Strålman as he jumps to the side.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice leg kick from Strålman, right into the meat of the thigh. #CL#
Strålman rushes Van Der Dusse and presses him up against the cage.
Strålman gets through Van Der Dusse's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Strålman controlling the action here for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anton Strålman dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Strålman misses with a head kick.
Strålman works Van Der Dusse's body with a nice hook.
Strålman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nice body punch from Strålman.
Van Der Dusse fails to land with a series of punches. #CL#
Strålman fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Van Der Dusse, pushing him back against the cage.
Van Der Dusse tries for a takedown. No joy.
Strålman lands with a left to the head.
Van Der Dusse misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Der Dusse wants to take the fight to the mat but Strålman manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Strålman lands a hook that snaps the head of Van Der Dusse backwards.
Van Der Dusse takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Van Der Dusse has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Strålman avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Anton Strålman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthon Van Der Dusse.#BC#
Strålman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
Van Der Dusse chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Strålman can pounce on him.
Van Der Dusse shoots in and drives through. Strålman sprawls well.
Van Der Dusse fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL#
Strålman has Van Der Dusse up against the cage in a clinch.
Strålman has Van Der Dusse pressed against the cage.
Van Der Dusse's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Strålman lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Van Der Dusse.
A right hook to the body lands for Strålman.
Anton Strålman has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Strålman prevents the takedown attempt.
Van Der Dusse is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Strålman pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A short right from Strålman on the inside.
Strålman taking a breather.#T2#
Strålman lands a shot to the body.
Strålman working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Van Der Dusse is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Van Der Dusse is working for takedown but Strålman is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD#
Strålman manages to pull guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Strålman is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Strålman manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#BC#
Strålman manages to break the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Van Der Dusse.
Van Der Dusse shoots in for a double leg but Strålman sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Strålman connects with a nice looking jab. #T3#
Strålman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #TD2#
Van Der Dusse closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Strålman to the mat! Strålman manages to get full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Strålman is on top in guard. #REVR#
Strålman is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Strålman tries to free his leg and advance position but Van Der Dusse is retaining full guard.
Strålman is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Strålman stops Van Der Dusse from standing up. #T4##SU#
Strålman gets to his feet. Van Der Dusse looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Anthon Van Der Dusse has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Anton Strålman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Strålman looks to land a combination. Van Der Dusse sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Van Der Dusse tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Strålman defends well and Van Der Dusse ends up having to push Strålman into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#CL#
Strålman closes the distance and clinches.
Van Der Dusse looking for a takedown.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Van Der Dusse misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC#
Strålman manages to break the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Strålman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A chopping leg kick lands by Strålman.
Strålman tests Van Der Dusse's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Van Der Dusse's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Strålman fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.

And that's the end of the fight!
Anton Strålman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Strålman 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: SMASH: McQuirre vs Stralman
Date: Oct 31, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL2#
Strålman moves into range and clinches up with McQuirre.
Strålman prevents a body shot from McQuirre.
McQuirre throws a head punch that misses.
McQuirre struggles to land a body shot inside as Strålman controls his hands.
McQuirre has a couple of punches blocked by Strålman.
McQuirre misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
McQuirre breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McQuirre looks to land a right hand but Strålman moved out of range.
Strålman tries to clinch there but McQuirre circles away.
McQuirre throws a quick inside leg kick.
McQuirre misses with a jab, cross combination.
Strålman appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
McQuirre lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Strålman circles away quickly and effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strålman misses with a left hand
and McQuirre counters with a straight right hand.#CL2#
Strålman fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McQuirre, pushing him back against the cage.
Strålman is struggling to control the position.
Strålman lands a right hand.
Strålman can't find room to land a body shot as McQuirre controls the action. #T1##TD2#
Strålman has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed McQuirre clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
McQuirre trying to get back to his feet but Strålman is in full control for now.
Strålman controlling the position well here. McQuirre rolled but Strålman kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
McQuirre is trying to get back to his feet but Strålman has full control of the position and if anything, McQuirre has just worked his way into a worse spot.#ES#
McQuirre manages to escape to his feet. #CL#
McQuirre clinches up against the cage.
Strålman blocking some punches.
McQuirre misses with some punches.
McQuirre working aggressively here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McQuirre tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2##BC#
McQuirre breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McQuirre tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Strålman was well out of range. Poor timing from McQuirre.
Strålman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McQuirre circles away quickly and effectively.
Anton Strålman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Strålman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McQuirre.
Strålman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McQuirre sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Strålman swings widly with a right hand
and McQuirre cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Strålman scores with a head kick.
McQuirre looks to land a left hand but Strålman moved out of range nicely.
McQuirre fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Strålman manages to avoid it.
McQuirre misses with a hook. Strålman ducked under it nicely. #CL#
McQuirre drives through and clinches with Strålman against the cage. #BC#
McQuirre manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Strålman gets in close and instigates a clinch.
McQuirre has a couple of punches blocked by Strålman. #BC2#
Strålman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T3#
McQuirre walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Strålman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McQuirre misses with a wild body shot.
Strålman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McQuirre manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McQuirre throws a jab when Strålman was well out of range.#CL#
McQuirre takes the fight into the clinch.
Strålman softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McQuirre tries to work over Strålman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Strålman lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McQuirre backwards.
McQuirre misses with the head strike.
McQuirre tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McQuirre tries to work over Strålman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
McQuirre pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McQuirre takes a swing at Strålman's ribcage but misses. #T4#
McQuirre connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Strålman's hands.
McQuirre loads up on a big right hand but Strålman slips the punch.
McQuirre misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McQuirre walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Strålman has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
A cross from Strålman lands.
McQuirre jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The fighters circling - Strålman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McQuirre looks to land a left hand but Strålman moved out of range nicely.
McQuirre lands with a straight right. Strålman didn't see that one coming.
Strålman doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Strålman with the inside leg kick. #CL#
McQuirre drives through and clinches with Strålman against the cage.
Strålman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McQuirre misses with some punches.
Strålman lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McQuirre.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harry McQuirre dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL2#
McQuirre tries to keep at a distance but Strålman has taken the fight into the clinch.
McQuirre lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Strålman backwards.
Strålman wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #BC#
McQuirre manages to break the clinch.
Strålman throws a series of punches but McQuirre moves out of range.
McQuirre lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Strålman 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.
McQuirre dodges the punch combination from Strålman.
A shot to the liver by Strålman. Beautiful body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McQuirre scores with a shot to the body.
Strålman fails with an attempt to clinch.
McQuirre swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
McQuirre ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Strålman moves away.#T1#
McQuirre throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL2#
Strålman gets a clinch.
Strålman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Strålman tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McQuirre is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Strålman can do to turn this around?
Strålman blocking some punches.
McQuirre doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Harry McQuirre has scored more points in the clinch so far.
McQuirre tries to throw a body punch but Strålman avoids it by throwing McQuirre back against the cage.
McQuirre misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Strålman manages to break the clinch.
McQuirre connects with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Strålman clinches up with McQuirre and pushes him back against the cage.
McQuirre lands with a right to the head.
Strålman misses with a knee to the head.
McQuirre misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Strålman tries for a takedown but McQuirre manages to get underhooks.
McQuirre lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #T2#
Strålman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McQuirre.
McQuirre throws a punch but it's blocked by Strålman.
Strålman pushes off an throws an elbow but McQuirre leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
McQuirre tries to work over Strålman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McQuirre doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McQuirre working aggressively here.
McQuirre using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Strålman has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #BC2#
Strålman manages to break the clinch.
Strålman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McQuirre looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
McQuirre rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Strålman counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Strålman jabs at McQuirre's body.
Strålman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McQuirre.
McQuirre circles away from the clinch attempt.
Strålman tries to clinch up but McQuirre circles away and keeps his distance.#T3#
McQuirre dodges the punch combination from Strålman.
Strålman wants to clinch up but McQuirre keeps it at a distance.
Strålman wants to clinch up but McQuirre keeps it at a distance.
Strålman tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and McQuirre cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McQuirre circles away from the clinch attempt#KD#
and McQuirre counters with a crisp one two that drops Strålman! McQuirre thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Strålman to his feet! Strålman is in big trouble!#ROC#Strålman is rocked!
Strålman tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Strålman scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Strålman ducks under a wild hook from McQuirre.#T4#
McQuirre misses with an uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Strålman.
McQuirre throws a shot from downtown. Strålman moves away and avoids it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McQuirre throws a shot from downtown. Strålman moves away and avoids it.
Strålman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McQuirre is looking to counter punch.
No joy there for McQuirre, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Strålman lands a right hook to the body.
Harry McQuirre is winning the standup battle so far.
Strålman misses with the combination.
Strålman blocks a head kick by McQuirre.
Strålman tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Strålman clinches up with McQuirre and pushes him back against the cage.
McQuirre throws a punch but it's blocked by Strålman.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Anton Strålman will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
McQuirre moves out of range as Strålman strikes.
McQuirre takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
McQuirre looks to land a combination but Strålman avoids it well.
McQuirre works the jab nicely.
Strålman tries to close the distance and clinch up but McQuirre swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Strålman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McQuirre.
Strålman looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Strålman fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
McQuirre connects with a body shot.
A clash of legs there as McQuirre blocks the low kick.
Strålman wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strålman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McQuirre circles away quickly and effectively.
McQuirre throws a front kick aimed at Strålman's knee but Strålman avoids it well. #T1#
Nice defenses there by Strålman.
Strålman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McQuirre manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Strålman scores with a one two! McQuirre had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from McQuirre misses the target.
Strålman throws a jab but it's blocked by McQuirre.
McQuirre half committed to a counter leg kick.
Strålman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Strålman fails in his attempt to clinch.
McQuirre checks a low kick from Strålman.
Harry McQuirre is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Strålman throws an overhand right that lands on McQuirre's shoulder, as McQuirre tries to avoid the shot.
Strålman pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces McQuirre back to the cage. Strålman follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Strålman tries to close the distance and clinch but McQuirre swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McQuirre lands a nice hook to Strålman's body. Strålman takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Strålman misses with a shot to the body
and McQuirre makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
McQuirre throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T2##CL2#
Strålman closes the distance and pushes McQuirre back into the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McQuirre tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Strålman's elbow.
Strålman blocks an uppercut.
I was talking to McQuirre's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Strålman can't find room to land a body shot as McQuirre controls the action.
McQuirre has a couple of punches blocked by Strålman.
Strålman tries for a takedown but McQuirre manages to get underhooks.
McQuirre prevents the takedown attempt. #BC2#
Strålman breaks the clinch.
Strålman takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#CL2#
McQuirre gets tackled into the cage by Strålman. Strålman maintains the clinch.
A body shot lands from McQuirre.
McQuirre has a couple of punches blocked by Strålman.
McQuirre misses with a body punch.
McQuirre misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
A short right from Strålman.
Still in the clinch, McQuirre scores with a nice short uppercut.
Strålman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Strålman tries to break free but McQuirre pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Strålman manages to break the clinch.
McQuirre circles away from the clinch attempt.
Strålman tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and McQuirre counters with a nice uppercut.
A nice leg kick lands there from Strålman.
Strålman throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Strålman takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McQuirre checks the leg kick nicely there.
McQuirre thows a leg kick but Strålman checks it
and Strålman counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
McQuirre avoids the head kick by Strålman. #CL2#
Strålman has taken the fight to the clinch.
McQuirre swings wildly with an uppercut but Strålman uses good head movement to avoid it.
McQuirre working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McQuirre doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
McQuirre pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McQuirre will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Strålman lands a nice hook to McQuirre's body. McQuirre takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #CL2#
Strålman has McQuirre up against the cage in a clinch.
Strålman misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Harry McQuirre did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4#
Strålman fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Strålman tries to close the distance and clinch up but McQuirre swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Strålman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McQuirre.
Strålman doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Strålman is looking to clinch.
McQuirre throws a right and a left that both miss.
McQuirre circles away from the clinch attempt.
McQuirre getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CL2#
Strålman closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
McQuirre misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Strålman creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McQuirre misses with a hook from the clinch.
McQuirre doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Strålman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McQuirre throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from McQuirre fails to land. #T1#
McQuirre with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
McQuirre working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Strålman. #BC2#
Strålman breaks from the clinch.
Strålman scores with a jab to the body.
Strålman misses with the combination.
Strålman fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McQuirre has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
McQuirre swings for the body but Strålman moves out of range.
McQuirre misses with a hook. Strålman ducked under it nicely.
McQuirre on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Strålman. Strålman obviously looking to wear him down.
McQuirre swats away the attempt to clinch by Strålman.#T2##CL2#
Strålman forces McQuirre back against the cage and clinches.
Strålman is looking to break free of the clinch but McQuirre has double underhooks.
McQuirre misses with some punches.
Strålman trying to stall but McQuirre improves his position.
Strålman blocking some punches.
McQuirre throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Strålmans head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McQuirre lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Strålman backwards.
Strålman blocks a body shot from McQuirre. #BC#
McQuirre breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Strålman fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McQuirre has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Strålman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Strålman misses with a wild combination. #T3#
Nice cross by McQuirre.
McQuirre listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Strålman throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McQuirre on the side of the head.
McQuirre throws a hook to the side of Strålman's head but Strålman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It seemed like Strålman was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Strålman takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Strålman is still on wobbly legs! Can McQuirre finish him?
McQuirre looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McQuirre scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Strålman seems to have recovered his senses.
McQuirre fails to land with a series of punches. #CL2#
Strålman has McQuirre up against the cage in a clinch.
McQuirre scores with a shot to the side of Strålman's head. #T4#
McQuirre struggles to land a body shot inside as Strålman controls his hands.
Strålman wants to get back to striking at distance but McQuirre won't allow it.
McQuirre misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Strålman has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by McQuirre after a bit of a struggle. #BC#
McQuirre escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Strålman has McQuirre up against the cage in a clinch.
McQuirre with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Strålman is looking for a takedown.#BC#
McQuirre pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A punch combination from Strålman misses.
Strålman looks to throw the jab but McQuirre is out of range.
McQuirre swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Strålman is clearly trying to counter these attacks from McQuirre with a body shot.
Strålman attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
McQuirre swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harry McQuirre had his way with Anton Strålman in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - 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.#R5#
McQuirre throws a nice looking combination but Strålman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Strålman wants to clinch
and McQuirre counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
McQuirre dodges the punch combination from Strålman.
Strålman lands with a good body shot.
Strålman misses with a wild combination.
A counter left hand to the body from McQuirre misses its target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strålman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McQuirre fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Strålman closes the distance looking to clinch
and McQuirre cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1##CL2#
Strålman instigates a clinch.
Strålman prevents a body shot from McQuirre.
A head punch on the inside from McQuirre fails to land. #BC#
McQuirre escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McQuirre misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Strålman.
Strålman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Strålman misses with a double jab.
Strålman tries to clinch but fails miserably
and McQuirre counters with a stiff right hand.
Strålman tries to work over McQuirre's front leg with a kick but McQuirre checks it.
Strålman 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.
McQuirre swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
McQuirre cracks Strålman with an open hand slap.
McQuirre scoring well with a low kick there. #T2#
Strålman tries to clinch but McQuirre moves out of range.
Strålman lands with a nice body punch.
McQuirre slips a jab and a cross from Strålman.
McQuirre avoids a punch combination nicely.
Strålman misses with a low kick as McQuirre jumps back.
Strålman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Strålman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from McQuirre. Strålman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Strålman misses with an uppercut.
McQuirre takes one to the chin there.
Strålman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T3##CL#
McQuirre forces Strålman back against the cage and clinches.
McQuirre can't find room to land a body shot as Strålman controls the action.
Strålman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McQuirre is working Strålman over against the cage.
McQuirre makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC#
McQuirre breaks the clinch.
Strålman throws a right and a left that both miss.
McQuirre looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McQuirre misses with a straight right.
Strålman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Strålman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Strålman slips a straight right by McQuirre.
McQuirre looks to land a left hand but Strålman moved out of range nicely.
Harry McQuirre is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4##CL2#
Strålman closes the distance and pushes McQuirre back into the cage.
A short uppercut from Strålman.
Strålman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Strålman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Strålman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Strålman throws a head kick that misses
and McQuirre counters with a straight right hand.
Anton Strålman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Strålman throws a leg kick that misses.
Sloppy strikes from McQuirre. Those never looked like landing.
McQuirre throws a series of punches but Strålman moves out of range.
Strålman misses with a wild combination.
Strålman throws a low kick but McQuirre moves out of range easily.

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 Harry McQuirre.
Well McQuirre 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 49:47
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 49:47
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harry McQuirre!
Harry McQuirre retains his featherweight title!
Harry McQuirre decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: SMASH: Mazziotti vs Pawlik
Date: Sep 12, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Strålman misses with a right hand
and Bing Bang counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Strålman doesn't manage to clinch there - Bing Bang circles away.
Bing Bang throws a counter combo.
Strålman seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#CL#
Strålman closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Bing Bang manages to break the clinch.
Strålman tries to clinch up but Bing Bang circles away and keeps his distance.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bing Bang! But no joy.
Strålman tries to clinch but Bing Bang moves out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bing Bang checks a leg kick.
Strålman connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strålman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bing Bang.
Bing Bang is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#CL#
Strålman rushes Bing Bang and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bing Bang tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #T1##BC#
Strålman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bing Bang slips a jab and a cross from Strålman.
Strålman throws a half hearted mid kick.
Strålman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bing Bang manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Strålman lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Strålman fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
We've been informed that Bing Bang has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Strålman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bing Bang swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bing Bang wants to counter the offense by Strålman and move into the clinch position.
Strålman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bing Bang flicks out a counter leg kick but Strålman steps away.#CL#
Bing Bang tries to keep at a distance but Strålman has taken the fight into the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Strålman creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Strålman blocks an uppercut.
Strålman is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bing Bang tries a knee to the head but Strålman blocks it.
Bing Bang tries a knee to the head but Strålman blocks it.
Bing Bang working Strålman over with knees to the body.
Bing Bang tries to throw a body punch but Strålman avoids it by throwing Bing Bang back against the cage.
Bing Bang doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Strålman's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bing Bang fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Strålman doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T3#
Strålman lands with a light punch inside.
Bing Bang lands a shoulder strike.
Strålman lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Strålman avoiding damage as Bing Bang throws knees to the body.
Bing Bang scores with a shot to the side of Strålman's head. #BC2#
Bing Bang pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sloppy strikes from Strålman. Those never looked like landing.
Bing Bang steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Strålman.#CL#
Strålman has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bing Bang blocks a body shot from Strålman.
A shot in the inside from Strålman.
Strålman is looking to break free of the clinch but Bing Bang has double underhooks.
Bing Bang tries a knee to the head but Strålman blocks it. #T4#
Bing Bang trying to land knees to the body.
Strålman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bing Bang misses with some punches.
Strålman avoiding damage as Bing Bang throws knees to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Strålman is looking to break free of the clinch but Bing Bang has double underhooks.
Bing Bang can't find room to land a body shot as Strålman controls the action.
Bing Bang prevents a body shot from Strålman.
Strålman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bing Bang trying to land knees to the body.
Bing Bang blocks an elbow strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Strålman.
Bing Bang tries to land a knee to the head but Strålman blocks with his arms.
Bing Bang looking to throw knees to the head but Strålman is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Anton Strålman will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
A low kick from Strålman is predictable there
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Strålman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Strålman looks to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Strålman looks to score with a jab to the body but Bing Bang is just out of range.#CL#
Strålman closes the distance and clinches.
Strålman cracks Bing Bang with a nice body shot.
Bing Bang landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Strålman's face as he tries to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bing Bang swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bing Bang tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bing Bang tries to work over Strålman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bing Bang misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1##BC#
Strålman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Strålman wants to clinch but Bing Bang slips to the side
and Bing Bang makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#CL#
Strålman clinches with his opponent.
Strålman misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bing Bang. #BC2#
Bing Bang's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Strålman clinches.
Bing Bang misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Bing Bang manages to break the clinch.
Strålman wants to clinch.
Anton Strålman is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
Strålman tries to clinch up.
Bing Bang wants to counter the offense by Strålman and move into the clinch position.
Bing Bang moves out of range as Strålman strikes.
Strålman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bing Bang paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bing Bang takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Strålman lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Bing Bang backs up against the cage.
Strålman doesn't manage to clinch there - Bing Bang circles away.
Strålman sets himself, and Bing Bang steps forward looking for the clinch! Strålman avoids it this time.
Bing Bang takes a body punch but keeps moving.
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!
Bing Bang slips under a jab.
Bing Bang looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Strålman is looking to clinch but Bing Bang is avoiding it.
Bing Bang only half commits to the counter leg kick.#T3#
Strålman throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bing Bang counters with a leg kick.
Strålman throws a body punch but Bing Bang moves out of range.
Strålman throws a right and a left that Bing Bang avoids nicely.
Anton Strålman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Strålman tries to clinch but Bing Bang moves out of range.
Bing Bang looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Strålman throws a leg kick
and Bing Bang counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A punch combination from Strålman misses.
Bing Bang swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A swing and a miss from Strålman.
Strålman sets himself, and Bing Bang steps forward looking for the clinch! Strålman avoids it this time.#CL#
Strålman closes the distance and clinches.
Bing Bang goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bing Bang misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T4#
Bing Bang has a couple of punches blocked by Strålman.
Bing Bang throws a knee to the head but misses.
Strålman blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Strålman is trying to force a seperation but Bing Bang has the dominant position.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Bing Bang on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Strålman has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bing Bang is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bing Bang tries a knee to the head but Strålman blocks it.
Strålman lands a left hand.
Bing Bang dodges an elbow strike from Strålman.
Bing Bang tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bing Bang with an attempt at a knee that misses. #BC#
Strålman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
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 Anton Strålman will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Strålman ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bing Bang circles away from the clinch attempt.
Strålman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bing Bang tries to counter by closing the distance.
A nice inside leg kick there by Strålman. That's going to slow Bing Bang down.
Strålman throws a low kick, looking for Bing Bang's leg but Bing Bang calmly moves out of range.
Strålman sets himself, and Bing Bang steps forward looking for the clinch! Strålman avoids it this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strålman misses with a wild body shot.
Anton Strålman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Strålman throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bing Bang finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Strålman fails in his attempt to clinch. #T1##CL#
Bing Bang gets tackled into the cage by Strålman. Strålman maintains the clinch.
Bing Bang tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Strålman's elbow.
Bing Bang misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bing Bang tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bing Bang misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Strålman.
Strålman tries to land a knee to the head but Bing Bang blocks with his arms.
Strålman is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bing Bang is defending well.
Bing Bang with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #TD#
Strålman pulls Bing Bang into guard.
Bing Bang pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Strålman is keeping the position for now.
Strålman 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.#T2##ES#
Strålman scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Ching Chang Bing Bang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Strålman is looking to clinch but Bing Bang is avoiding it.
Strålman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bing Bang looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A combination from Strålman does no damage.
Strålman sets himself, and Bing Bang steps forward looking for the clinch! Strålman avoids it this time.#CL#
Strålman clinches with his opponent.
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!
Strålman is trying to break free.
Strålman lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3#
Bing Bang looking to throw knees to the head but Strålman is blocking nicely.
Bing Bang misses with a hook to the ribs.
Strålman misses with a punch on the inside.
Strålman has had enough of the clinch but Bing Bang keeps him there for the moment.
Bing Bang lands a nice uppercut.
Bing Bang misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bing Bang struggles to land a body shot inside as Strålman controls his hands.
Bing Bang works on Strålman's body with a couple of short punches.
Bing Bang with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bing Bang lands with a light punch inside.
Bing Bang lands a knee to the body. #BC#
Strålman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T4#
A slapping leg kick lands for Strålman.
A big left from Strålman misses.
Bing Bang is looking for the big counter here.
Anton Strålman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The fighters circle momentarily. Strålman darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bing Bang blocks a head kick by Strålman.
As Strålman backs off Bing Bang throws a huge counter combo but Strålman manages to avoid it all.
Bing Bang blocks a jab.
Strålman misses with a body shot.
Bing Bang steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Bing Bang checks the leg kick.
Bing Bang thinks about the counter body kick.
Strålman fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Strålman is looking to clinch but Bing Bang is avoiding it.
Bing Bang unleashes a big counter combination but Strålman bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Strålman is looking to score with low kicks.

And that's the end of the fight!
Anton Strålman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Strålman, 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 George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anton Strålman!
A less than humble Anton Strålman misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: GC 362 Moonlight Battlefield
Date: Aug 29, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Day shoots for a double leg takedown but Strålman sprawls well. He's pushed Day's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD#
Day looking to score a takedown here. Strålman is defending well but Day drives through and ends up in Strålman's guard.
Strålman trying to keep a closed guard but Day is proving a slippery customer.
Strålman pulls Day in close to prevent any damage.
Day seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Day tries to free his leg and advance position but Strålman is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strålman is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Strålman keeping full guard, as Day tries to pass. #T1#
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Day wants to control from the top but Strålman keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Strålman has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Day throws a hook but Strålman blocks it.#CL2#
Strålman forces Day back against the cage and clinches.
Day wants a takedown.
Day is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mikey Day. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Strålman tries a body shot but Day blocks it. #BC2#
Strålman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice defenses there by Strålman.#T2#
Strålman lands a jab to Day's midsection.
Some bone on bone action there as Day checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Day looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL#
Day closes the distance and clinches.
Day changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Strålman fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Strålman scores with a jab.
Day throws a low kick but Strålman moves out of range easily.
Day is trying hard to land a takedown here. Strålman sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL#
Day gets a clinch.
Strålman is trying to break the clinch but Day has him pressed against the cage.
Day wants a takedown.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Strålman tries to throw a body punch but Day avoids it by throwing Strålman back against the cage.
Strålman is trying to break the clinch but Day has him pressed against the cage. #T3#
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #BC2#
Strålman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Day shoots and misses
and Strålman counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Day is lucky that one didn't land flush. #CL#
Day moves into range and clinches up with Strålman.
Day is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Strålman gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Strålman creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #BC2#
Strålman breaks the clinch.
No joy there for Day, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A countering left hand to the body from Strålman misses.#CL#
Strålman tries to keep at a distance but Day has taken the fight into the clinch.
Strålman wants to break free but Day has control. #T4##TD#
Day pulls guard.
Strålman wants to stand but Day is controlling his posture from full guard.
Day looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Strålman must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Strålman 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.
Day tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Day is pulling down on Strålman's head. It's preventing any offense from Strålman, at least for the moment.
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 Mikey Day will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Strålman attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Day tries to counter with a takedown but Strålman is quick to defend against it.#CL2#
Strålman instigates a clinch.
A short right from Strålman.
Strålman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Day can't get the takedown.
Strålman can't find room to land a body shot as Day controls the action.
Day looking for a takedown. #BC#
Day breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Strålman pushes Day up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Day taking a breather.
Strålman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Day trying to stall but Strålman improves his position. #TD#
Day gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. #T1#
Strålman 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.
Day trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Strålman trying to keep a closed guard but Day is proving a slippery customer.
We've been hearing good reports from Day's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Day trying to control but Strålman is working from the bottom.
Day is looking to pass into half guard but Strålman pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Strålman is in guard.#REVB#
Strålman preventing the sweep. #T2#
Day wants to improve his position but instead Strålman has moved into half guard.
Day won't allow Strålman to pass to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Strålman is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Day tries to get to full guard but Strålman has control of the leg.
Strålman wants to stand up but Day is controlling the position. #T3#
Day works his way to full guard. Good work.
Strålman sitting in guard here, content to control.
Mikey Day overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Day looking for a sweep. Not yet Day, not yet.
Day controls Strålman momentarily but Strålman frees himself. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Day drives through and clinches with Strålman against the cage.
Day is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mikey Day. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The referee is keeping an eye on Day - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Day is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Strålman gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#BC2#
Strålman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Day tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Strålman swivels and escapes.
Strålman misses with a few strikes there. #TD#
Day shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Strålman napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Day tries to move to mount but Strålman blocks the move with his legs.
Day wants to lay and pray for a moment but Strålman keeps working.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Strålman tries to buck Day off but Day is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anton Strålman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Day dives in for a single leg takedown but Strålman sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Day moves out of range of the leg kick from Strålman.#TD#
Day feints and as Strålman raises his hands in defense, Day changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Day trying to control the position from guard on top but Strålman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Day is stalling in the full guard.
Day wants to pass the guard but Strålman is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Day trying to control the position from guard on top but Strålman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Strålman tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Day controlling from the top position.
Day wants to control from the top but Strålman keeps moving.
Day is stalling in the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL#
Day clinches.
Day goes for a takedown in the clinch but Strålman prevents it.
Strålman can't break the clinch. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Day is trying to pull guard but Strålman has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mikey Day. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Strålman is trying to push Day away but Day has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Day tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A right handed body shot lands from Day.
Strålman throws a head punch that misses.
Strålman looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Day has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Strålman is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Day tries to pull guard but Strålman holds him up against the cage and eventually Day drops back down to his feet.
Strålman lands a left hand.
Strålman can't break the clinch. #T3#
Strålman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Day is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Strålman scores with a nice hook to the head.
Strålman wants to stall.
Strålman working hard to break the clinch.
Day has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Strålman is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Strålman tries for a takedown but Day manages to get underhooks.
Strålman slowing the pace effectively.
Day has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Strålman avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#T4#
Day is trying to pull guard but Strålman turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Day swings wildly with an uppercut but Strålman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Strålman is working Day over against the cage.#BC2#
Strålman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Strålman throws a body punch but Day moves out of range.
Strålman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Strålman misses with a two punch combination.
Strålman changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Strålman tries to clinch but Day is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Day ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Strålman darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Strålman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jab from Strålman.

And that's the end of the fight!
Anton Strålman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Strålman 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 George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anton Strålman!
Anton Strålman decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: GC 359 Krieg vs Ruas
Date: Aug 08, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Strålman throws a right and a left that Amodei avoids nicely.
Strålman blocks a head kick by Amodei.
It seemed like Strålman was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Strålman bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Strålman throws a sloppy head kick and Amodei moves out of range easily.
Strålman moves in looking to clinch but Amodei pushes him off.
Strålman ducks under a wild hook from Amodei.
Strålman scores with a hook.
Strålman tries to clinch there but Amodei circles away.
Strålman misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Amodei cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Amodei misses with a straight right.
The crowd cheers as Amodei lands an impressive looking overhand right. Strålman doesn't seem phased though.
Amodei tries to score with a low kick but Strålman moves his leg out of the way.
Strålman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Amodei moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Strålman shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
As Strålman backs away, Amodei returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#CL2#
Strålman rushes Amodei and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Amodei has Strålman pressed against the cage, preventing Strålman from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Amodei swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T1#
Amodei lands a body shot.
Strålman blocking some punches.
Strålman is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Amodei gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Amodei fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Amodei avoids the elbow strike from Strålman, against the cage.
Amodei can't find room to land a body shot as Strålman controls the action.
Amodei working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Strålman is trying to break the clinch but Amodei has him pressed against the cage.
Strålman blocks an uppercut.
Amodei misses with a hook to the ribs.
Amodei swings wildly with an uppercut but Strålman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Amodei has a couple of punches blocked by Strålman. #BC2#
Strålman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Amodei keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Strålman moves into range and clinches up with Amodei.#BC2#
Strålman breaks the clinch. #T2#
Strålman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Amodei moves away.
Amodei throws an overhand right that lands on Strålman's shoulder, as Strålman tries to avoid the shot.
Strålman throws a combination. Amodei tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Amodei throws out a loose jab but Strålman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Strålman doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Amodei throws out a loose jab but Strålman uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL2#
Strålman fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Amodei, pushing him back against the cage.
Strålman blocks a body shot from Amodei.
Strålman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Amodei scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Amodei misses with a short punch on the inside.
Amodei pushes Strålman back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Amodei lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Amodei has Strålman pressed against the cage, preventing Strålman from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Amodei scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nice body punch from Amodei.
Strålman is stalling here. #T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Amodei.
Strålman blocks an uppercut.
Strålman blocking some punches.
Amodei misses with a short punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Strålman.
Come on Amodei - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Strålman has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Amodei seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Strålman can turn it around.
Amodei lands a nice uppercut.#BC2#
Strålman breaks from the clinch.
Strålman throws a low kick but Amodei avoids it.
Amodei is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Strålman lands a head kick!
Amodei misses with an uppercut. #CL2#
Strålman has Amodei up against the cage in a clinch. #BC2#
Strålman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T4#
Strålman misses with a low kick.
Strålman takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Strålman checks the leg kick nicely there.
The fighters circling - Strålman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Strålman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Amodei throwing a counter right hand but Strålman manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Strålman closes the distance and pushes Amodei back into the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Strålman blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Strålman.
Amodei tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Strålman is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #BC2#
Strålman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Amodei throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Strålman. Amodei does a little dance to reset his feet.
Strålman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Amodei.
Strålman tries to close the distance and clinch but Amodei swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Giuseppe Amodei will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Amodei works the jab nicely.
Strålman lands an overhand right.
Amodei avoids a punch combination nicely.
Strålman fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Strålman's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Strålman duly obliges.
Strålman closes the distance looking to clinch
and Amodei counters with a thumping low kick.
Strålman throws a leg kick that is checked
and Amodei counters with a body kick that stops Strålman in his tracks momentarily.
Strålman wants to clinch
and Amodei counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Strålman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Amodei moves away.
Anton Strålman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Amodei misses with a takedown attempt - Strålman sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T1#
Strålman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Amodei manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Anton Strålman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Strålman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Amodei sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Strålman staying out of range there.
Amodei takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Amodei misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Strålman breaks the clinch.
Strålman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Strålman has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Strålman scoring well with a low kick there.
Strålman throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Strålman doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Anton Strålman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A big right from Amodei misses.
Amodei throws a head kick that misses.
Strålman's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Amodei connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Strålman scrambles back to his feet.
Amodei throws a leg kick
and Strålman makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Strålman throws out a powerful jab.
Amodei is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Strålman.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Strålman slips under a jab.
Strålman feints a counter leg kick.
Amodei misses with a looping right.
Strålman throws a low kick but it's checked well by Amodei.
Strålman doesn't manage to clinch there - Amodei circles away.
Strålman throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Amodei stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Amodei looks to land a right hand but Strålman moved out of range.
Strålman raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Amodei avoids a punch combination nicely.
Amodei throws a lazy uppercut
and Strålman counters with a left to the body.
Strålman throws a series of punches but Amodei avoids them all with ease.
Amodei misses with an uppercut.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Amodei.
Strålman walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Amodei checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T3#
Strålman throws a body punch but Amodei moves out of range.
Strålman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Strålman lands with a nice body punch.
Strålman misses with a wild body shot.
Strålman fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Amodei has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Amodei checks a low kick from Strålman.
Amodei scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Strålman doesn't seem bothered though.
Strålman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Amodei paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Amodei misses with a wild body shot.
Strålman tries to land a leg kick but Amodei saw it coming and moves away. #CL2#
Strålman rushes Amodei and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Amodei working aggressively here.
Amodei has a couple of punches blocked by Strålman.
Strålman has had enough of the clinch but Amodei keeps him there for the moment.
A short body shot lands from Amodei as the two fighters clinch. #T4#
Amodei misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A shot in the inside from Strålman.
Amodei swings wildly with an uppercut but Strålman uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD2#
Strålman gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Strålman wants to get up but he can't break Amodei's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Strålman wants to control from the top but Amodei keeps moving. #SUB#
Amodei is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anton Strålman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Strålman throws out a leg kick but Amodei moves out of range and Strålman only half commits.
Amodei throws a sloppy body shot
and Strålman counters with a nice body kick.
Strålman on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Strålman thumps Amodei with a low kick.
Amodei keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Strålman is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Amodei rather than just go for the knockout.
A combination from Strålman does no damage.
Strålman moves out of range as Amodei strikes.
Strålman lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Strålman checks a leg kick.
Strålman on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A good leg kick by Amodei.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amodei is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CL2#
Strålman rushes Amodei and presses him up against the cage.
Amodei misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A right hand to the body from Amodei.
Amodei throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Strålmans head. #T1#
Amodei lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Amodei throws a punch but it's blocked by Strålman.
Giuseppe Amodei has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Strålman blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Amodei on the inside.
Amodei misses with the head strike. #TD2#
Strålman manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Amodei looking to sit in guard and control but Strålman gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Strålman wants to pass the guard but Amodei is keeping the position.
Strålman is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T2#
Amodei keeping moving, preventing Strålman from controlling successfully.
Amodei wants to get back to his feet but Strålman is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Strålman looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Amodei looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Strålman trying to control but Amodei is working from the bottom.
Strålman stopping the sweep attempt from Amodei.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#SUB#
Amodei is looking for a triangle but Strålman pushes his legs off easily.
Strålman stopping the sweep attempt from Amodei.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#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.
Amodei feints and then cracks Strålman's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Strålman down.
Strålman throws the kick towards the body but Amodei avoids it.
A counter left hand to the body from Amodei misses its target.
Amodei scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Amodei avoids the head kick by Strålman. #CL2#
Strålman closes the distance and clinches.
Strålman wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Strålman wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Amodei.
Strålman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Amodei's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Strålman.
Strålman wants a takedown but no success here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Strålman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Strålman has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Amodei avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Amodei misses with a punch to the body.
Amodei misses with some punches.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: GC 354 Ruas vs Giant
Date: Jul 04, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL2#
Amodei closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Strålman successfully pulls guard.
Amodei trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Amodei accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Strålman utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Amodei with a flurry of punches that miss.
Strålman avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Strålman avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Amodei with a flurry of punches that miss.
Amodei trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Amodei throwing strikes from guard but Strålman blocks nicely.
Strålman is looking to stand up but Amodei isn't so interested in that idea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amodei is fighting to break Strålman's control of his arms but Strålman is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Amodei working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Amodei loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T1#
Amodei throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Amodei postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Amodei loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Amodei working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Amodei throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Amodei postures up in Strålman's guard and throws a big left but Strålman blocks it.
Amodei stands and throws Strålman's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The ground and pound from Amodei seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Amodei creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Strålman sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Strålman managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Amodei.
Amodei looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Strålman is avoiding damage well.
Amodei lands a nice forearm strike.
Strålman managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Amodei.
The strikes coming from Amodei are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Strålman tries to buck Amodei off but Amodei is having none of it.#T2#
Amodei sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Strålman is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Amodei sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Strålman is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Amodei tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Strålman tries to improve position but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
An elbow from Amodei crashes against the mat.
Amodei looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Strålman is avoiding damage well.
Amodei with the ground and pound but Strålman regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Amodei throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Amodei missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Amodei throwing shots but Strålman is blocking nicely.
Strålman tries to kick Amodei off but Amodei keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Amodei thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #ES#
Strålman kicks off Amodei and gets to his feet. #CL2#
Amodei clinches up against the cage.
Amodei tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
Strålman is pushing Amodei up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A nice left hand lands by Strålman.
Amodei blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Strålman breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Strålman closes the distance and pushes Amodei back into the cage.
Strålman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Amodei has a couple of punches blocked by Strålman.
A head punch on the inside from Amodei fails to land.
Strålman blocking some punches.
Amodei lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Amodei swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Amodei lands with a left to the head.
Amodei misses with a short punch on the inside.
Amodei misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
Amodei fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Strålman lands with a right to the head.
Amodei throws a punch but it's blocked by Strålman.
Amodei working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC#
Strålman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Amodei drives through and clinches with Strålman against the cage.
Amodei working aggressively here. #BC#
Strålman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Amodei closes the distance and clinches.
Amodei swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Strålman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Amodei forces Strålman back against the cage and clinches.
Amodei swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short uppercut from Amodei.
Strålman blocks an uppercut.
Amodei swings wildly with an uppercut but Strålman uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Giuseppe Amodei dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Nice cross by Strålman.#CL2#
Amodei fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Strålman, pushing him back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Amodei scores with a nice short uppercut.
Strålman lands a left hand that snaps the head of Amodei backwards. #CUT#It looks like Giuseppe Amodei has been cut.
Strålman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Amodei lands an uppercut.
I was talking to Strålman's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Amodei lands with a right to the head. #BC#
Strålman manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Strålman gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Amodei lands with a right to the head.
Amodei throws a punch but it's blocked by Strålman.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Amodei.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A shot in the inside from Strålman. #BC#
Strålman manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Amodei drives through and clinches with Strålman against the cage. #BC#
Strålman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Amodei dodges the punch combination from Strålman. #T1#
A good leg kick by Strålman. #CL2#
Amodei clinches up with Strålman and pushes him back against the cage.
Strålman blocking some punches.
Strålman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Amodei fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Amodei misses with a hook from the clinch.
Amodei lands a right hand.
Amodei swings wildly with an uppercut but Strålman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Amodei fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Strålman blocks an uppercut.
Amodei swings wildly with an uppercut but Strålman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Strålman content to slow the pace in the clinch. #T2##BC#
Strålman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Amodei lands with a light punch inside. #BC#
Strålman breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Amodei rushes Strålman and presses him up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Strålman blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Strålman breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Amodei darts in and clinches Strålman up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Amodei. #BC#
Strålman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Amodei closes the distance and pushes Strålman back into the cage.
Amodei lands with a short shot to the head.
Amodei misses with a punch on the inside.
Amodei misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Strålman. #BC#
Strålman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T3##CL2#
Amodei forces Strålman back against the cage and clinches.
Amodei misses with a hook from the clinch.
Amodei misses with the head strike.
Amodei working aggressively here.
Amodei lands with a right to the head.
Giuseppe Amodei seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Strålman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Amodei's elbow.
Amodei has a couple of punches blocked by Strålman.
Amodei tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Strålman takes a shot to the head.
Strålman blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Strålman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
No joy there for Strålman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Strålman listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Giuseppe Amodei seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Strålman gets tackled into the cage by Amodei. Amodei maintains the clinch. #BC#
Strålman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Amodei takes the fight into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Amodei pushes Strålman back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
Amodei tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD#
Strålman pulls guard.
Amodei is looking to work some ground and pound but Strålman has wrist control.
Amodei with a flurry of punches that miss.
Strålman working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Amodei.
Strålman wants to stand up but Amodei is controlling him.
Strålman working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Amodei.
Amodei scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Amodei missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Amodei trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Amodei missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Strålman working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Amodei.
Amodei works over Strålman with some ground and pound from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Giuseppe Amodei showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Giuseppe Amodei's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Amodei moves into the clinch.#BC#
Strålman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Strålman comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#CL2#
Amodei has taken the fight to the clinch.
Amodei tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Amodei misses with some punches.
Strålman blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Strålman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Amodei moves into the clinch successfully. #BC#
Strålman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Amodei slips under a jab from Strålman.#CL2#
Amodei closes the distance and pushes Strålman back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Strålman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Amodei takes a shot right to the bread basket.#CL2#
Amodei rushes Strålman and presses him up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Amodei fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Amodei has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Amodei lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T1#
Amodei swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Strålman blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Strålman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Amodei closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Strålman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Amodei moves into the clinch.
A short left from Amodei.
Amodei has a couple of punches blocked by Strålman.
Amodei lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Amodei working aggressively here.
Strålman blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Strålman breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Amodei pushes Strålman up against the cage in a clinch.
Amodei throws a punch but it's blocked by Strålman. #BC#
Strålman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Amodei gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC#
Strålman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Giuseppe Amodei is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2##CL2#
Amodei gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Strålman jumps guard and drags Amodei to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Amodei has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Strålman is looking to stand up but Amodei isn't so interested in that idea.
Giuseppe Amodei has got the better of the ground game so far.
Amodei content to stall in guard here.
Strålman wants to get back to his feet but Amodei is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Strålman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Amodei content to stall in guard here. #T3#
Let's hope that Amodei has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Strålman lands a nice shot to the body.
Anton Strålman is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Strålman tries to keep at a distance but Amodei has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Strålman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T4#
Strålman throws a shot from downtown. Amodei moves away and avoids it.#CL2#
Amodei closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Amodei lands a left hand.
Amodei blocks an elbow strike.
Strålman stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Anton Strålman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#BC#
Strålman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Amodei instigates a clinch.
Strålman blocks a punch to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Giuseppe Amodei comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Amodei 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Giuseppe Amodei!
A victorious Giuseppe Amodei thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: GC 351 Ruas vs Hiko
Date: Jun 13, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL#
Strålman fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Thomas, pushing him back against the cage.
A short uppercut from Thomas.
Thomas cracks Strålman with a nice body shot.
Thomas misses with a punch on the inside.
Thomas lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Thomas working aggressively here.
Thomas misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Strålman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Strålman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Strålman is looking to chop away at Thomas's legs.
Strålman cracks Thomas with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strålman looks to land a left hand but Thomas moved out of range nicely.
Thomas takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Strålman throws a wild body kick that Thomas sees coming a mile off.#CL#
Strålman rushes Thomas and presses him up against the cage.#T1#
Strålman tries for a takedown but Thomas manages to get underhooks.
Thomas working aggressively here.
Thomas misses with the head strike.
Thomas misses with a body punch. #BC#
Strålman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Strålman misses with a kick to the body. #CL#
Strålman has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC2#
Thomas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Strålman slips a straight right by Thomas.
Strålman scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Thomas has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Strålman swings for the body but Thomas moves out of range.
Thomas throws a hook but Strålman blocks it.
Strålman appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Strålman wants to clinch up but Thomas keeps it at a distance.
A punch combination from Strålman misses.
It seemed like Thomas was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T2#
Thomas stuns Strålman with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Strålman staying out of range there.
Strålman throws a leg kick
and Thomas counters with a stiff right hand.
Thomas throws an off balance right hand
and Strålman counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Strålman scores with a leg kick.
Thomas throws a shot from downtown. Strålman moves away and avoids it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Strålman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Strålman moves into the clinch.
I was talking to Strålman's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Thomas can't find room to land a body shot as Strålman controls the action.
A shot in the inside from Thomas.
Thomas misses with a body punch. #T3#
A head punch on the inside from Thomas fails to land.
Thomas throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Strålmans head.
Thomas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thomas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thomas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thomas misses with a punch on the inside.
Thomas lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Strålman backwards.
Strålman wants to break free but Thomas has control.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thomas.
Strålman wants to get back to striking at distance but Thomas won't allow it.
Strålman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Strålman tries to work over Thomas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Strålman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Strålman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Strålman misses with the combination. #T4#
Strålman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thomas.
Strålman went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Strålman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Strålman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thomas throws out the jab.
Nice defenses there by Strålman.#CL#
Strålman darts in and clinches Thomas up against the cage.
Strålman can't break the clinch.
Thomas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thomas tries to throw a body punch but Strålman avoids it by throwing Thomas back against the cage.
Thomas tries to throw a body punch but Strålman avoids it by throwing Thomas back against the cage.
Thomas is trying to stall. #BC2#
Thomas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slapping leg kick lands for Strålman.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tom Thomas will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Thomas throws a hook but Strålman blocks it.
Thomas throws a lazy uppercut
and Strålman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thomas might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Strålman throws a leg kick
and Thomas counters with a thumping low kick.
Strålman ducks under a wild hook from Thomas.
A quick step to the side and Strålman tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Strålman avoids the body shot from Thomas.
Strålman has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Thomas finds it's way round the side to connect with Strålman's head.
Strålman thuds a left hand into Thomas's body.
Strålman throws a sloppy head kick and Thomas moves out of range easily.
Strålman scores with a nice head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some wild striking there from Strålman.
Strålman tries to close the distance and clinch but Thomas swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Thomas is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Strålman slips a straight right by Thomas.#T1#
Nice defenses there by Strålman.
Strålman is looking to counter punch.
Strålman with a nice calf kick.
Thomas has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Strålman.
Strålman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Anton Strålman is winning the standup battle so far.
Thomas checks a low kick from Strålman.
Thomas looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Strålman is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Strålman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Thomas throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Strålman throws a quick inside leg kick.
Strålman throws out a powerful jab.
Strålman doesn't manage to clinch there - Thomas circles away.
It seemed like Thomas was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Thomas takes a jab right on the kisser. #CL#
Strålman clinches. #T2##BC2#
Thomas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Anton Strålman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thomas keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Strålman misses with a hook
and Thomas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Strålman moves out of range of the strikes.
Strålman wants to clinch but Thomas slips to the side
and Thomas counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Strålman misses with a combination
and Thomas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Strålman scores with a nice head shot.
Strålman lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #CL#
Strålman moves into the clinch.
Thomas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thomas blocking some punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Thomas. #T3##BC2#
Thomas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Strålman moves into the clinch successfully.
Thomas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thomas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thomas can't find room to land a body shot as Strålman controls the action.
Thomas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Strålman's elbow.
Thomas lands a right hand that snaps the head of Strålman backwards.
Thomas prevents a body shot from Strålman.
Strålman is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A shot in the inside from Thomas.
Strålman is working for takedown but Thomas is calmly controlling the position for now.
Strålman can't find room to land a body shot as Thomas controls the action.
Thomas will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Strålman up against the cage.#BC2#
Thomas's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T4#
Strålman looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Thomas throws an overhand right that lands on Strålman's shoulder, as Strålman tries to avoid the shot. #CL#
Strålman pushes Thomas up against the cage in a clinch.
Thomas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Thomas fails to land.
Strålman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thomas throws a head punch that misses.
Thomas misses with a punch to the body.
Strålman leaning his opponent against the cage.
Strålman blocking some punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thomas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Strålman is trying to break free.
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 Anton Strålman 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#
Strålman blocks a jab.
Strålman throws a leg kick but Thomas sees it coming and moves out of range.
Strålman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL#
Strålman darts in and clinches Thomas up against the cage.
Thomas misses with some punches.
Strålman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Strålman blocks an uppercut.
Good body shot from Thomas.
Thomas lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Strålman tries to stall but Thomas uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas throws a head punch that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Thomas.
Thomas swings wildly with an uppercut but Strålman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thomas softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T1#
Strålman has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Thomas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thomas swings wildly with an uppercut but Strålman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good body shot from Thomas.
A head punch on the inside from Thomas fails to land.
Thomas works on Strålman's body with a couple of short punches.
Thomas tries to work over Strålman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thomas prevents Strålman from breaking the clinch.
Thomas content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Thomas pressing his opponent against the cage.
Thomas swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T2#
Thomas misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Strålman breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Thomas moves into range and clinches up with Strålman.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Strålman.
Thomas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thomas is working Strålman over against the cage.
Strålman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tom Thomas seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC2#
Thomas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Strålman throws a right hand that Thomas ducks under and follows up with a left that Thomas also avoids with ease.
Strålman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thomas. Strålman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Strålman looks to score with a jab to the body but Thomas is just out of range.
Thomas misses the shot to the body. #T3##CL#
Strålman has managed to clinch. #BC2#
Thomas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Thomas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Strålman blocks a jab.
Thomas just misses with a punch to the body.
Strålman plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Strålman falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Thomas counter with a right hand.
Strålman lands a jab.
Thomas works the jab nicely.
Strålman loads up on a big right hand but Thomas slips the punch.#T4#
Strålman tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Strålman misses with a wild combination.
Thomas takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Thomas takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Strålman throws a jab when Thomas was well out of range.
Strålman thows a leg kick but Thomas checks it
and Strålman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Strålman moves out of range as Thomas strikes.
Strålman with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Decent striking displayed by Strålman there.
Strålman connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tom Thomas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Thomas 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tom Thomas!
During a confident post fight interview, Tom Thomas thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: GC 349 Starker vs Nickels
Date: May 30, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A lazy left from Ricci finds it's target.
Ricci dodges the punch combination from Strålman.
Ricci throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #CL2#
Strålman clinches up with Ricci and pushes him back against the cage.
Ricci swings wildly with an uppercut but Strålman uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Strålman.
Ricci has a couple of punches blocked by Strålman.
Strålman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ricci tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ricci throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Strålman breaks from the clinch.
Ricci misses with a body shot
and Strålman counters with a one-two to the body.
Ricci misses the shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ricci pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Strålman tries to clinch but Ricci moves out of range.
Strålman scores with a sloppy right hand. Ricci should have avoided that one.
Ricci has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Scrap Squad in the buildup to the fight.
Strålman fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ricci is out of range.
Ricci throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #CL2#
Strålman gets a clinch.
A short left from Ricci.
Ricci tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Strålman's elbow.
Ricci throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ricci swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Strålman working aggressively here.
Strålman putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Ricci in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Strålman is trying to force a seperation but Ricci has the dominant position.
Ricci prevents a body shot from Strålman.
Strålman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Strålman stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Strålman wants to break free but Ricci has control. #T2#
Ricci misses with a punch to the body.
Strålman takes a shot to the head.
Ricci misses with a body punch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A head punch on the inside from Ricci fails to land.
Ricci lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Strålman wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Strålman tries to throw a body punch but Ricci avoids it by throwing Strålman back against the cage.
Strålman blocking some punches.
Strålman is trying to force a seperation but Ricci has the dominant position.
Ricci keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Strålman's efforts to push away.
Strålman is struggling to control the position.
Strålman lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ricci backwards. #T3##BC2#
Strålman breaks the clinch.
Ricci throws a big shot that misses.
Ricci lands an overhand right.
Strålman doesn't manage to clinch there - Ricci circles away.
Strålman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Strålman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ricci takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ricci half committed to a counter leg kick.
Ricci throws a head kick but Strålman moves out of range.
Strålman throws a fast counter high kick but Ricci manages to duck under it in time.
Strålman lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Strålman misses with a head kick.
Ricci throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Strålman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Strålman avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Strålman has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Strålman there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ricci throws a nice inside leg kick. #T4#
Strålman throws a low kick but Ricci moves out of range easily.
Ricci circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ricci misses with a straight left.
Strålman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ricci swings widly with a right hand
and Strålman counters with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Strålman fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ricci has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ricci swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Strålman looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Strålman throws a right and a left that Ricci avoids nicely.
Strålman takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Strålman takes one on the button.
Ricci throws a big shot that misses.
Ricci throws a head kick but Strålman moves out of range.
Strålman unleashes a big counter combination but Ricci bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Ricci looks to score with a jab to the body but Strålman is just out of range.
Strålman misses with a two punch combination.
Strålman tries to clinch there but Ricci circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Albert Ricci dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Strålman with a nice calf kick.
Strålman swings for the body but Ricci moves out of range.
Strålman listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ricci loads up on a big right hand but Strålman slips the punch.
Strålman takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Strålman ducks under a wild hook from Ricci.
Strålman wants to clinch
and Strålman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Strålman lands a nice shot to the body.
Strålman throws a front kick that sends Ricci stumbling back into the cage.
Strålman lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ricci throws a right and a left that Strålman avoids nicely.
Ricci buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Strålman lands with a thumping leg kick.
A jab from Ricci finds it's way through Strålman's defenses.
Ricci tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T1#
Strålman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ricci was well out of range. Poor timing from Strålman.
Albert Ricci is winning the standup battle so far.
Strålman gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CL2#
Strålman pushes Ricci up against the cage in a clinch.
Strålman pressing his opponent against the cage.
Ricci swings wildly with an uppercut but Strålman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Strålman gets through Ricci's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Strålman lands a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Ricci fails to land.
Ricci's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ricci has a couple of punches blocked by Strålman.
Strålman is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ricci is keeping busy.#T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ricci.
Strålman blocks an uppercut.
Ricci fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Strålman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Strålman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Strålman takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #CL2#
Strålman has taken the fight to the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ricci misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ricci misses with the head strike.
Strålman lands with a short shot to the head. #BC2#
Strålman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Anton Strålman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Strålman slips under a jab from Ricci.
Ricci throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Strålman sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T3#
Strålman slips under a jab from Ricci.
Ricci slips a jab and a cross from Strålman.
Strålman slips under a jab from Ricci.
Strålman throws a sloppy head kick and Ricci moves out of range easily.
Strålman throws out a leg kick but Ricci moves out of range and Strålman only half commits.
Ricci misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
No joy there for Strålman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Strålman tries to close the distance and clinch but Ricci swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Strålman.
Strålman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ricci circles away from the clinch attempt.
Strålman ducks under a wild hook from Ricci.
Ricci misses with a hook
and Strålman counters with a two punch combo.
Ricci throws a sloppy head kick and Strålman moves out of range easily.
Ricci tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T4#
Strålman moves in looking to clinch but Ricci pushes him off.
Strålman blocks a head kick by Ricci.
Ricci getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ricci misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice defenses there by Strålman.
Ricci circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ricci throws a poor cross that misses
and Strålman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Strålman scores with a one two! Ricci had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The fighters circling - Ricci throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Strålman thuds his right hand into Ricci's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Strålman is looking to clinch.
Ricci scores with a jab. Strålman acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Strålman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ricci slips a jab from Strålman.
Strålman moves in looking to clinch but Ricci pushes him off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Anton Strålman will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! 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#
Ricci keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ricci throws a nice looking combination but Strålman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Strålman tries to clinch up.
Ricci avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Ricci misses the target.
Strålman takes a swing at Ricci's ribcage but misses.
Ricci throwing a counter right hand but Strålman manages to avoid it.
Strålman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Strålman wants to clinch.
Ricci throws a looping overhand right but Strålman ducks down to avoid it.
Strålman misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ricci moves out of range of the strikes.
A slow jab from Ricci misses its intended target.
Strålman misses with a two punch combination.
Ricci keeps the fight on the outside.
Ricci lands a leg kick that knocks Strålman off balance momentarily.#T1#
Ricci misses the shot to the body.
Ricci cracks a nice hook into Strålman's ribs.
Ricci misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Strålman is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#CL2#
Strålman fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ricci, pushing him back against the cage.
Ricci misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ricci throws a head punch that misses.
Strålman is trying to break free.
Strålman has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Ricci seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Strålman can turn it around.
Strålman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A body shot lands from Ricci. #BC2#
Strålman breaks the clinch.
Ricci takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ricci thows a left - swing and a miss!
Strålman lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#CL2#
Strålman closes the distance and clinches.#T2#
Ricci tries to work over Strålman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Anton Strålman seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ricci.
Ricci lands with a light punch inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ricci misses with a punch on the inside.
Strålman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Strålman manages to break the clinch.
Ricci throws a lazy right hand but Strålman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL2#
Strålman rushes Ricci and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Ricci fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ricci.
Ricci lands with a short shot to the head.
Strålman tries to score a body lock takedown but Ricci shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ricci lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Strålman blocks a body shot from Ricci. #T3#
Ricci misses with a body punch.
Strålman softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ricci takes an elbow to the forehead.
Ricci lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ricci misses with a punch on the inside.
Ricci working aggressively here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ricci.
Strålman lands with a short shot to the head.
Ricci doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ricci throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ricci doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Strålman gets through Ricci's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ricci pushes Strålman back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T4#
Strålman lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ricci lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ricci struggles to land a body shot inside as Strålman controls his hands.
Strålman wants to break the clinch but can't.
A right handed body shot lands from Ricci.
Strålman swings wildly with an uppercut but Ricci uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Strålman breaks the clinch.
Strålman moves out of range as Ricci strikes.
Ricci misses with a looping right.
Ricci throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ricci checks the leg kick nicely there.
Strålman will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ricci throws a poor cross that misses
and Strålman counters with a lovely straight right hand!

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 Albert Ricci.
Well Ricci 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: GAMMA#828 Paulin v Boagrius
Date: May 16, 2020

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Temirov throws a looping overhand right but Strålman ducks down to avoid it.
Strålman tries to close the distance and clinch but Temirov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Temirov was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Temirov throws a big shot that misses.
Strålman went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Temirov takes a swing at Strålman's ribcage but misses.
Strålman lands a jab-cross combination.
Strålman has been working on his boxing with his coaches at whitey's gym in the buildup to the fight.
Strålman lands with a hook. Temirov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Strålman takes a swing at Temirov's ribcage but misses.
Strålman misses with the combination.
Strålman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Temirov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strålman blocks a leg kick.
Temirov misses with a two punch combination.
Temirov throws a jab when Strålman was well out of range.
Temirov keeps the fight on the outside.
Strålman goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Temirov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Temirov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Strålman appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Strålman fails to land with a series of punches.
Strålman lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Strålman.
Temirov keeps the fight on the outside.
Strålman doesn't manage to clinch there - Temirov circles away.
Anton Strålman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Strålman buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Temirov has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Temirov throws a leg kick but Strålman moved away.
Strålman looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Strålman lands a right hook to the body.
Strålman wants to clinch up but Temirov keeps it at a distance.
Strålman throws a sloppy head kick and Temirov moves out of range easily.
Temirov checks a low kick from Strålman.
Strålman cracks the inside of Temirov's front leg.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strålman lands a nice leg kick that just misses Temirov's sensitive parts.
Strålman scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Temirov throws a hook but Strålman avoids it easily.
Temirov scores with a sloppy right hand. Strålman should have avoided that one.
Temirov throws a lazy right hand but Strålman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Strålman misses with a body shot
and Temirov counters with an inside leg kick.
Strålman tries a low kick but Temirov avoids it.
Strålman lands with a good body shot.
Strålman misses with a wild combination.
Temirov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Strålman doesn't seem bothered though.
Strålman lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Temirov is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strålman throws a body kick that misses.
Strålman tries to score with a low kick but Temirov moves his leg out of the way.
Temirov throws a jab but it's blocked by Strålman.
Strålman is looking to clinch.
Strålman tries to clinch up but Temirov circles away and keeps his distance.
Strålman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Temirov.
Strålman is looking to wear down Temirov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.

Strålman closes the distance and clinches.

Temirov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Strålman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Temirov cracks Strålman with a good jab.
Strålman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Temirov.
Temirov misses with a body shot
and Strålman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strålman just misses with a punch to the body.
Temirov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Strålman.
Temirov looks to land a right hand but Strålman moved out of range.
Strålman tries to close the distance and clinch but Temirov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Strålman throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Strålman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Strålman 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.
Despite the aggression on Temirov's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
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!
Temirov throws out a loose jab but Strålman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Temirov throws a hook but Strålman avoids it easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Temirov.

Strålman moves into the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Strålman.
Strålman tries to land a knee to the head but Temirov blocks with his arms.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anton Strålman dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Strålman throws a combination. Temirov tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Temirov scores with a jab. Strålman acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Strålman tries to clinch but Temirov moves out of range.
Temirov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Strålman wants to clinch but Temirov slips to the side
and Temirov counters with a straight right hand.
Strålman scoring well with a low kick there.
A bone on bone clash there as Temirov blocks the leg kick.
Temirov just misses with a punch to the body.
Strålman lands a right hook to the body.
Temirov blocks a head kick by Strålman.
As Strålman backs off Temirov throws a huge counter combo but Strålman manages to avoid it all.
Strålman on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Strålman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Strålman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Despite the aggression on Temirov's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
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!
Temirov misses with a body shot.
A big right from Temirov misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Temirov scores with a hook to the body. Strålman takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Temirov lands a right hook to the body.
Strålman misses with a series of wild punches.
Temirov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Temirov throws a hook to the side of Strålman's head but Strålman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

Strålman forces Temirov back against the cage and clinches.

Temirov manages to break the clinch.
Temirov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Strålman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Strålman clinches up with Temirov and pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Strålman.
Strålman blocks a punch to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Temirov lands a hook that snaps the head of Strålman backwards.
Temirov throws a head punch that misses.

Temirov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Strålman ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Temirov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Strålman at a distance.
Temirov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.

Strålman darts in and clinches Temirov up against the cage.
Temirov working aggressively here.
Strålman is looking for a takedown.

Temirov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Strålman moves away from the strike by Temirov.
Temirov swats away the attempt to clinch by Strålman.
Strålman connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Temirov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Strålman is looking to clinch.

Strålman pushes Temirov up against the cage in a clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.

Temirov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Strålman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Strålman scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Temirov avoids the body shot from Strålman.
Temirov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Strålman blocks a low kick nicely.
Strålman appears to be looking for a big counter.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Temirov throws a hook but Strålman avoids it easily.
Anton Strålman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Temirov swings and misses with a hook to the body.

Strålman drives through and clinches with Temirov against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Strålman fails to land.
Temirov misses with a punch on the inside.

Temirov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Strålman tries to clinch but Temirov moves out of range.
Temirov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Strålman with a body shot.
Temirov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Temirov closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Strålman moves into the clinch.
Strålman lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.

Strålman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Strålman fails to land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ruslan Temirov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Strålman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Temirov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Strålman throws a leg kick that is checked
and Temirov counters with a straight right hand.
A slow jab from Temirov misses its intended target.
Temirov throws a combination that misses
and Strålman counters with a thumping low kick.
Nice cross by Temirov.
Temirov blocks a head kick by Strålman.
Temirov throws out a counter right but Strålman avoids it with no problem.
Strålman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Temirov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Temirov throws an off balance right hand
and Strålman makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Temirov misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Temirov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Strålman connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Strålman moves away from the strike by Temirov.

Strålman closes the distance and clinches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Temirov stalling against the cage.

Strålman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A big left from Strålman misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Temirov.
Temirov throws a leg kick
and Strålman counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ruslan Temirov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Temirov is looking to slow Strålman down with leg kicks.
A low kick from Temirov misses
and Strålman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Strålman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Temirov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Strålman throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Temirov counters with an inside leg kick.
Strålman lands a head shot.
Temirov ducks under a wild hook from Strålman.
Temirov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A big left from Temirov misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strålman darts in trying to clinch
and Temirov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A combination from Strålman does no damage.
Temirov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Strålman walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Temirov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Strålman throws a leg kick which misses Temirov's front leg but catches the back leg as Temirov tries to avoid it.
Temirov throws a right hand that misses
and Strålman counters with a three punch combo that has Temirov backing up. Temirov nods at Strålman to acknowledge the strikes.
Strålman 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.
Strålman is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Temirov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Temirov scores with a punch to the head.
Temirov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Strålman tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Temirov counters with a lovely shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Temirov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Strålman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As Strålman backs off Temirov throws a huge counter combo but Strålman manages to avoid it all.
Temirov misses the jab.
An inside leg kick from Temirov misses.
Strålman tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Temirov counters with a straight right hand.
Temirov lands a nice shot that snaps Strålman's head back.
A jab from Temirov misses.
No joy there for Strålman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Strålman tries to clinch but Temirov moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strålman closes the distance but Temirov moves to the side
and Temirov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Strålman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Temirov checks a leg kick.
Strålman tries to clinch there but Temirov circles away.
A little jabbing left from Temirov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Strålman thumps Temirov with a low kick.
Strålman wants to clinch but Temirov slips to the side
and Temirov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Strålman scores with a sloppy right hand. Temirov should have avoided that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Temirov misses with a wild body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Strålman misses the target.
Temirov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.

Temirov gets tackled into the cage by Strålman. Strålman maintains the clinch.
Temirov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

Strålman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ruslan Temirov.
I think Temirov 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 James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ruslan Temirov!
Our winner, Ruslan Temirov, 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: GAMMA#823 Rones v Balayan
Date: Apr 18, 2020

#R1#
Strålman throws a right and a left that Valdez avoids nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Valdez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Valdez keeps the fight on the outside.
Valdez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Valdez throwing a counter right hand but Strålman manages to avoid it.
Strålman wants to clinch but Valdez slips to the side
and Valdez counters with a nice uppercut.
Strålman lands a jab to Valdez's midsection.#CL2#
Strålman clinches with his opponent.
Strålman blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Strålman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Strålman just misses with a punch to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Valdez misses the target.
Valdez lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CL2#
Strålman rushes Valdez and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Strålman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Good standup being displayed there by Strålman as he connects with a hook.
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!
Strålman throws a hook but Valdez avoids it easily.#CL2#
Strålman rushes Valdez and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T1#
Strålman wants to break the clinch but can't.
Strålman tries to break the clinch but Valdez is controlling the position.
A shot in the inside from Valdez.
Valdez can't find room to land a body shot as Strålman controls the action.
Strålman using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Valdez has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Strålman has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Valdez makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Valdez can't find room to land a body shot as Strålman controls the action.
Strålman content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#BC2#
Strålman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Strålman blocks the body kick.
Strålman throws a leg kick
and Valdez counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Strålman moves in looking to clinch but Valdez pushes him off.
Valdez walks forward, straight into a front kick from Strålman.
Strålman doesn't manage to clinch there - Valdez circles away.
Strålman tries to clinch there but Valdez circles away.
Strålman just misses with a punch to the body.
We've been told by Valdez's head coaches at Crassus that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Valdez swats away the attempt to clinch by Strålman.
Strålman throws a looping overhand right but Valdez ducks down to avoid it.
Valdez tests Strålman's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Strålman tries to clinch but Valdez is having none of it.
Valdez looks for the body kick but Strålman saw that one coming.
A head kick by Strålman misses
letting Valdez counter with a right hand.
Strålman scores with a hook to the body. Valdez takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Valdez with a nice cross.#T3#
Strålman takes one on the button.
Strålman wants to clinch
and Valdez makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A shot to the liver by Strålman. Beautiful body shot.
Strålman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL2#
Strålman closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Valdez swings wildly with an uppercut but Strålman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Valdez lands with a light punch inside. #BC2#
Strålman breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Strålman has closed the distance and engaged Valdez in a clinch.
Valdez has Strålman pressed against the cage.
Strålman throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
Valdez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Valdez taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Strålman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Valdez avoiding damage. #BC#
Valdez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Strålman is looking to clinch but Valdez is avoiding it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Strålman has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Strålman there as he acknowledges the shot.
Valdez scores with a hook.#CL2#
Strålman moves into range and clinches up with Valdez.
A short right from Valdez on the inside. #BC2#
Strålman manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Strålman tries to keep at a distance but Valdez has taken the fight into the clinch.
Valdez misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

DeMario Valdez dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Strålman takes the fight into the clinch.
Valdez is trying to stall.
Valdez lands a hook to the side of the head.
Valdez lands a nice uppercut.
Valdez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Strålman has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Valdez misses with some punches.
The referee calls for Valdez to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valdez working aggressively here.
Strålman being controlled against the cage.
Strålman working hard to break the clinch.#T1#
Valdez misses with a punch on the inside.
Valdez prevents the takedown attempt.
Valdez stalling against the cage.
Strålman lands with a right to the head.
Valdez pushes Strålman back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Strålman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Valdez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Valdez misses with a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from Strålman.
DeMario Valdez has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Strålman tries to break free but Valdez pushes him back against the cage.
Strålman tries to throw a body punch but Valdez avoids it by throwing Strålman back against the cage. #BC2#
Strålman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Strålman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T2#
Strålman scores with a jab to the body.
Strålman wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Valdez lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Valdez is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Strålman looks to land a combination. Valdez sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Valdez misses with a right hand
and Strålman counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Strålman tries to clinch but Valdez moves out of range.
Valdez throws a good cross that connects.
Strålman scores with a three punch combo!
Strålman tries to close the distance and clinch but Valdez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
Valdez instigates a clinch.
Strålman is trying to break the clinch but Valdez has him pressed against the cage.
Valdez leaning his opponent against the cage.#BC#
Valdez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T3#
Strålman lands a nice looking body shot.
Strålman wants to clinch.
Valdez circles away from the clinch attempt
and Valdez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
DeMario Valdez is winning the standup battle so far.
Strålman thows a leg kick but Valdez checks it
enabling Valdez to counter with a crisp jab.
Strålman slips a jab from Valdez.
Strålman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Valdez.
Valdez misses with a body shot.
Strålman scores with a nice strike.#T4#
Good exchange - Valdez coming out on top.
Strålman swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL2#
Strålman has managed to clinch.
Strålman has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Valdez seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Strålman can turn it around.
Valdez digs a right hand underneath Strålman's ribcage. Strålman let out a lung full of air as it connected.#BC2#
Strålman breaks the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Strålman throws a leg kick but Valdez sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Strålman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Strålman is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Valdez rather than just go for the knockout.#CL2#
Strålman moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Strålman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Strålman misses with a straight left.
Anton Strålman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Strålman throws a good cross that connects.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Anton Strålman will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Strålman throws a right hand that misses
and Valdez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
An inside leg kick lands from Strålman.
Strålman doesn't manage to clinch there - Valdez circles away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Strålman.
Strålman attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Valdez scores with a punch to the head.
A head kick from Strålman lands but Valdez takes it in his stride.
Strålman misses with a looping right.
Valdez throws a looping overhand right but Strålman ducks down to avoid it.
Strålman lands a lovely overhand right.
Strålman misses with a wild body shot. #CL2#
Strålman closes the distance and clinches.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Valdez working aggressively here. #T1#
Valdez dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Strålman wants to get back to striking at distance but Valdez won't allow it.
Valdez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Strålman scores with a shoulder strike.
Valdez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Strålman takes a shot to the head.
Strålman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Strålman wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Valdez working aggressively here.
Valdez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Valdez tries to work over Strålman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Strålman blocks an uppercut. #T2#
Valdez lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Valdez lands a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Strålman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Strålman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Valdez bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#ROC#
Strålman is rocked!
Valdez on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
No joy there for Strålman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Strålman fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Valdez tries to keep at a distance but Strålman has taken the fight into the clinch.
Strålman blocking some punches.
Valdez just leaning against Strålman, taking a breather.
Valdez fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Valdez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Strålman has had enough of the clinch but Valdez keeps him there for the moment.
Strålman is trying to break free.
Strålman is trying to break the clinch but Valdez is controlling him.#BC2#
Strålman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A slow jab from Valdez misses its intended target.
Strålman fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Valdez has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Strålman slips under a jab.
A head kick misses from Strålman.
A jab from Valdez does it's job there.
Strålman tries to clinch but Valdez is having none of it.
Valdez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL2#
Valdez gets tackled into the cage by Strålman. Strålman maintains the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Strålman misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T4#
Strålman blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Valdez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Valdez keeps the fight on the outside.
Valdez swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Valdez keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Strålman moves out of range of the strikes.
A nice leg kick lands there from Strålman.
Valdez works Strålman's body with a nice hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Strålman swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Valdez counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #CL#
Valdez moves into the clinch successfully.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Valdez taking a breather.

And that's the end of the fight!
DeMario Valdez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Valdez 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... DeMario Valdez!
DeMario Valdez took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.

Event: GAMMA#818 Bolleke v Slurper
Date: Mar 21, 2020

#R1#
Strålman lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Krakenbreaker throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Strålman on the side of the head.
Krakenbreaker chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Strålman can pounce on him.
Strålman throws a looping overhand right but Krakenbreaker ducks down to avoid it.
A slow jab from Krakenbreaker misses its intended target.
Krakenbreaker misses the jab.
Strålman lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Strålman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Strålman scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
We've been told by Krakenbreaker's head coaches at Da Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jorehan Krakenbreaker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Krakenbreaker scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Strålman scoring well with a low kick there.
Krakenbreaker throws a right and a left that Strålman avoids nicely.
Strålman tries to clinch but Krakenbreaker is having none of it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Krakenbreaker loads up on a big right hand but Strålman slips the punch.
Strålman now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Strålman tries to move into range but Krakenbreaker moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Krakenbreaker missing with a left hand there. Strålman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Krakenbreaker misses with a double jab.
Strålman scores with a body shot.
A big left from Krakenbreaker misses.
Strålman takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#CL2#
Strålman pushes Krakenbreaker up against the cage in a clinch.#T1##BC#
Krakenbreaker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice shot lands for Strålman.
Krakenbreaker throws the left hand but Strålman avoids the punch easily.
Strålman throws a chopping leg kick but Krakenbreaker manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Krakenbreaker scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Krakenbreaker throws a lazy right hand but Strålman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Strålman flicks out a counter leg kick but Krakenbreaker steps away.#CL2#
Strålman moves into the clinch successfully. #BC#
Krakenbreaker breaks from the clinch.
Krakenbreaker connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Krakenbreaker misses with a straight right.
Krakenbreaker slips a straight right by Strålman.
Strålman tries to clinch there but Krakenbreaker circles away.
Strålman walks into a jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Strålman. #CL2#
Strålman moves into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice elbow from Krakenbreaker. #BC#
Krakenbreaker breaks the clinch.
Krakenbreaker throws a one two combo. #T2#
Krakenbreaker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Strålman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Strålman wants to clinch up but Krakenbreaker keeps it at a distance.
Strålman defending well as Krakenbreaker loads up on a big left hand.
Krakenbreaker misses with a straight right.
Strålman scoring well with a low kick there.
Strålman gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Krakenbreaker throws a jab but it's blocked by Strålman.
A head kick misses from Strålman.
Krakenbreaker misses with a left hand
and Strålman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Krakenbreaker really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Strålman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Krakenbreaker manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Strålman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice uppercut lands for Strålman. That snapped Krakenbreaker's head back.
Strålman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Krakenbreaker.
Good leg kick by Strålman there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Strålman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Krakenbreaker paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Krakenbreaker rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Strålman moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Krakenbreaker is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Krakenbreaker looks to score with a jab to the body but Strålman is just out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Strålman misses.
Strålman tries to clinch but Krakenbreaker moves out of range. #T3#
Strålman wants to clinch.
Strålman takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Strålman works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Krakenbreaker digs a right hand underneath Strålman's ribcage. Strålman let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Strålman prevents a body shot from Krakenbreaker.
Krakenbreaker looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Strålman blocks an uppercut.
Krakenbreaker prevents Strålman from breaking the clinch.
Krakenbreaker misses with a punch to the body.
Krakenbreaker lands a shoulder strike. #T4##BC2#
Strålman breaks from the clinch.
Strålman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Krakenbreaker keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Krakenbreaker misses with a hook. Strålman ducked under it nicely.
Krakenbreaker keeps the fight on the outside.
Nice body punch from Krakenbreaker.
Krakenbreaker misses with an uppercut
and Strålman counters with a slapping leg kick.
A jab from Krakenbreaker misses.
Krakenbreaker is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Krakenbreaker throws a big shot that misses.
As Krakenbreaker backs off Strålman throws a huge counter combo but Krakenbreaker manages to avoid it all.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Strålman rushes Krakenbreaker and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Strålman breaks the clinch.
A good leg kick by Strålman.
Krakenbreaker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good work by Krakenbreaker as he checks the leg kick.
Strålman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Krakenbreaker.
Strålman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Krakenbreaker manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Strålman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Krakenbreaker manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Strålman has Krakenbreaker up against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jorehan Krakenbreaker dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
The fighters circling - Krakenbreaker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Strålman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Strålman blocks a jab.
Krakenbreaker is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Krakenbreaker swats away the attempt to clinch by Strålman.
Strålman tries to land a front kick but Krakenbreaker steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Strålman throws a lazy right hand but Krakenbreaker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Strålman blocks a jab.
Krakenbreaker avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Krakenbreaker will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jorehan Krakenbreaker is winning the standup battle so far.
Krakenbreaker throws a jab when Strålman was well out of range.
Strålman slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Strålman misses its intended target.
As Strålman looks to move away, Krakenbreaker throws a big counter combo but Strålman just gets out of the way.
Strålman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Krakenbreaker swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Krakenbreaker moves into range and connects with a jab.
We've been informed that Strålman has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Krakenbreaker throws a nice looking combination but Strålman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A nice side step and Strålman releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Krakenbreaker jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Krakenbreaker throws a body punch but Strålman moves out of range. #T1##CL2#
Strålman closes the distance and clinches.
Strålman working aggressively here. #BC#
Krakenbreaker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A shot to the liver by Krakenbreaker. Beautiful body shot.
Krakenbreaker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Strålman.
Krakenbreaker looks to land a left hand but Strålman moved out of range nicely.
Nice uppercut there from Krakenbreaker.
Krakenbreaker changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Krakenbreaker throws a jab but it's blocked by Strålman.
Krakenbreaker dodges the punch combination from Strålman.
Strålman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Krakenbreaker moves into range and connects with a jab.
Strålman slips under a jab from Krakenbreaker.
Strålman unleashes a big counter combination but Krakenbreaker bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A big right from Krakenbreaker misses.
Krakenbreaker swings away with a body shot that misses
and Strålman counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Krakenbreaker throws a right hand that misses
and Strålman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Krakenbreaker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Strålman can do to turn this around?#T2#
Strålman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Krakenbreaker misses with a body shot.
Strålman throws a leg kick but Krakenbreaker sees it coming and moves out of range.
Krakenbreaker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Krakenbreaker throws a hook but Strålman avoids it easily.
Krakenbreaker throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Krakenbreaker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Strålman.
Krakenbreaker throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Strålman to counter with a crisp jab.
Krakenbreaker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Strålman.
Strålman throws out a counter right but Krakenbreaker avoids it with no problem.
Krakenbreaker misses with a few strikes there.
A little jabbing left from Strålman on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A solid leg kick lands there for Strålman.
Strålman takes a swing at Krakenbreaker's ribcage but misses.
Anton Strålman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Strålman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Krakenbreaker was well out of range. Poor timing from Strålman.
It looked like Krakenbreaker wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Krakenbreaker looks to land a left hand but Strålman moved out of range nicely.
Krakenbreaker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Strålman.
Krakenbreaker throws a lazy right hand but Strålman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A clash of legs there as Krakenbreaker blocks the low kick.
Krakenbreaker seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A combination from Krakenbreaker does no damage. #T3#
Krakenbreaker swats away the attempt to clinch by Strålman.
Strålman tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Krakenbreaker is able to avoid easily.
Krakenbreaker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Despite the aggression on Strålman's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Krakenbreaker on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Strålman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Krakenbreaker lands a jab to the nose.#CL2#
Strålman has closed the distance and engaged Krakenbreaker in a clinch. #BC2#
Strålman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Krakenbreaker throws a hook to the side of Strålman's head but Strålman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Krakenbreaker throws an overhand right that lands on Strålman's shoulder, as Strålman tries to avoid the shot.
Nice jab there from Krakenbreaker.
Strålman doesn't manage to clinch there - Krakenbreaker circles away.
Krakenbreaker throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Strålman on the side of the head.
Krakenbreaker takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Krakenbreaker misses the shot to the body.
Strålman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T4#
Krakenbreaker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Strålman.
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!
Krakenbreaker throws the left hand but Strålman avoids the punch easily.
Krakenbreaker will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Strålman tries to clinch there but Krakenbreaker circles away.
Strålman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Krakenbreaker.
Krakenbreaker scores with a jab to the head. #CL2#
Strålman clinches up with Krakenbreaker and pushes him back against the cage.
Krakenbreaker misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC#
Krakenbreaker breaks the clinch.
Krakenbreaker swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Strålman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Krakenbreaker.
Strålman tries to clinch but Krakenbreaker is having none of it.
Krakenbreaker swings for the body but Strålman moves out of range.
Strålman scores with a leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Strålman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jorehan Krakenbreaker dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Strålman tries to close the distance and clinch but Krakenbreaker swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Krakenbreaker lands a nice hook to Strålman's body. Strålman takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Krakenbreaker misses with a lunging right hand
and Strålman counters with a slapping leg kick.
Strålman doesn't manage to clinch there - Krakenbreaker circles away.
Krakenbreaker throws an off balance right hand
and Strålman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Strålman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Krakenbreaker moves away.
Strålman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Krakenbreaker.
Strålman gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Krakenbreaker lands a nice shot that snaps Strålman's head back.
Krakenbreaker lands with a good body shot.
A jab from Krakenbreaker misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krakenbreaker throws a jab when Strålman was well out of range.
Krakenbreaker throws a hook but Strålman avoids it easily.
Krakenbreaker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Krakenbreaker moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Strålman shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Krakenbreaker eats them both and turns towards Strålman to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
A telegraphed right hand from Krakenbreaker misses the target.
As Krakenbreaker backs off Strålman throws a huge counter combo but Krakenbreaker manages to avoid it all.#T1#
Strålman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Strålman slips under a jab from Krakenbreaker.
Krakenbreaker swats away the attempt to clinch by Strålman.
Strålman misses with a low kick.
Krakenbreaker throws an off balance right hand
and Strålman counters with a three punch combo that has Krakenbreaker backing up. Krakenbreaker nods at Strålman to acknowledge the strikes.
Krakenbreaker scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Krakenbreaker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Strålman sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL2#
Strålman moves into the clinch successfully.
Krakenbreaker misses with a body punch. #BC#
Krakenbreaker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Strålman clinches up with Krakenbreaker and pushes him back against the cage.
Strålman avoids the elbow strike from Krakenbreaker, against the cage.
Krakenbreaker lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Krakenbreaker misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Krakenbreaker manages to break the clinch. #T2#
Strålman wants to clinch.
Strålman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Strålman cracks Krakenbreaker with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Strålman lands a two punch combo. #ROC2#
Krakenbreaker is rocked!
Strålman wants to clinch
and Krakenbreaker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Oh Krakenbreaker is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CL2#
Strålman rushes Krakenbreaker and presses him up against the cage.
Anton Strålman seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Strålman lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC#
Krakenbreaker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Strålman clinches with his opponent.
Krakenbreaker tries a body shot but Strålman blocks it.
Krakenbreaker lands a body shot.
Krakenbreaker misses with a short punch on the inside.
Strålman stalls.
Krakenbreaker throws a punch but it's blocked by Strålman.
Strålman lands with a right to the head.
Krakenbreaker gets underhooks to prevent Strålman's takedown attempt.
A short uppercut from Strålman.
Krakenbreaker has a couple of punches blocked by Strålman. #T3##BC2#
Strålman breaks from the clinch.
Strålman lands with a thumping leg kick.
Strålman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Krakenbreaker jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A left and a right from Krakenbreaker both land. Nice combination.
Krakenbreaker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Strålman.#CL2#
Strålman darts in and clinches Krakenbreaker up against the cage.#BC#
Krakenbreaker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Strålman scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Krakenbreaker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Strålman.
Strålman swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Strålman has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#CL2#
Strålman has closed the distance and engaged Krakenbreaker in a clinch.
Strålman lands a big right hand that drops Krakenbreaker! The killer instinct kicks in and Strålman finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Strålman!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anton Strålman!
Anton Strålman tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: GAMMA#813 Spike v Saric
Date: Feb 22, 2020

#R1#
San Pedro tests Strålman's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Strålman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Strålman misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like San Pedro was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Strålman.
Strålman wants to clinch up but San Pedro keeps it at a distance.
A good leg kick by San Pedro.
Strålman tries to clinch but San Pedro moves away
and Strålman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
San Pedro lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Strålman misses with a combination
and San Pedro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC#
Strålman is rocked!
Strålman fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt San Pedro.
Strålman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but San Pedro moves away.
San Pedro throws a quick counter head kick but Strålman was just out of range.#CL2#
Strålman instigates a clinch.
San Pedro tries a body shot but Strålman blocks it.
San Pedro is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Strålman is defending well for now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
San Pedro tries a body shot but Strålman blocks it.
San Pedro misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
San Pedro misses with a body punch.
A hook to the body from Strålman.
San Pedro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
San Pedro struggles to land a body shot inside as Strålman controls his hands.
Strålman blocking some punches.
A hook to the body from San Pedro.
San Pedro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Strålman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A shot in the inside from San Pedro.
A nice right hand lands inside from San Pedro.
Strålman can't break the clinch.
San Pedro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Strålman's elbow. #TD2#
Strålman successfully pulls guard.
Strålman has control of San Pedro's left arm, preventing San Pedro from doing any damage. #T2#
San Pedro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
San Pedro is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
San Pedro lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #T3#
Strålman scores with a nice right hand.
Strålman lands a jab to San Pedro's midsection.
San Pedro scores with a leg kick.
San Pedro sizes up Strålman with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
San Pedro looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
An inside leg kick lands from San Pedro.
Strålman scores with a jab to the head.
Strålman misses with a wild combination.
Anton Strålman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
San Pedro misses with a straight left.
San Pedro listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T4#
San Pedro takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
San Pedro's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Strålman connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! San Pedro scrambles back to his feet.
San Pedro pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've been informed that Strålman has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Strålman lands with a thumping leg kick. #CL2#
Strålman closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Strålman has San Pedro pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. San Pedro manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Strålman manages to pull guard. #SU#
San Pedro decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Strålman takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nice defenses there by Strålman.
Strålman follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Strålman takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
San Pedro fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Strålman on the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Esteban San Pedro dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Strålman drops his hands momentarily and San Pedro takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Strålman tries to score with a low kick but San Pedro moves his leg out of the way.
Good exchange - Strålman coming out on top.
Strålman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but San Pedro paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A shot to the body from San Pedro misses
and Strålman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
San Pedro throws a wild body kick that Strålman sees coming a mile off.
It seemed like Strålman was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Some bone on bone action there as Strålman checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
San Pedro backing away here, and Strålman unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
San Pedro looks to score with a jab to the body but Strålman is just out of range.
Strålman tries to clinch but San Pedro moves away
and San Pedro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strålman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #CL2#
Strålman rushes San Pedro and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
San Pedro lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Strålman is trying to maintain a safe position but San Pedro gets an underhook and turns Strålman into the cage.
San Pedro misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
San Pedro tries a body shot but Strålman blocks it.
San Pedro swings wildly with an uppercut but Strålman uses good head movement to avoid it.
San Pedro misses with a hook to the ribs.
San Pedro can't find room to land a body shot as Strålman controls the action.
Strålman misses with some punches.
Strålman misses with some punches.
Strålman has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. San Pedro is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Strålman just leaning against San Pedro, taking a breather.
Strålman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
San Pedro throws a head punch that misses.
Strålman wants to take the fight to the mat but San Pedro manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from San Pedro.
San Pedro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
San Pedro throws a head punch that misses.
San Pedro stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
San Pedro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
A short right hand to the side of the head by San Pedro.
San Pedro misses with a hook to the ribs.
San Pedro struggles to land a body shot inside as Strålman controls his hands.
Strålman throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but San Pedro blocks it with crossed arms.
Strålman is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but San Pedro is defending well.
Esteban San Pedro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anton Strålman.
Strålman wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
San Pedro tries a body shot but Strålman blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from San Pedro fails to land.
Strålman is looking for a takedown up against the cage. San Pedro gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
San Pedro lands with a left to the head.
Strålman tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. San Pedro just stands there and leans against the cage.
San Pedro lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Strålman is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short uppercut from San Pedro.
San Pedro misses with a hook to the ribs.
San Pedro working aggressively here.
San Pedro tries to throw a body punch but Strålman avoids it by throwing San Pedro back against the cage.
San Pedro lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Strålman.
San Pedro misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Strålman looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Strålman is trying to force a seperation but San Pedro has the dominant position.
Strålman drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Knees in the clinch landing for San Pedro.
San Pedro lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Strålman backwards.
San Pedro throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
San Pedro throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Strålmans head.
Nice body punch from San Pedro.
San Pedro misses with the head strike.
San Pedro tries a body shot but Strålman blocks it.
San Pedro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
San Pedro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Strålman can do to turn this around?
A shot in the inside from San Pedro.
San Pedro lands a body punch in the clinch.
Strålman prevents a body shot from San Pedro.
San Pedro lands a shoulder strike. #T4#
San Pedro stalling in the clinch.
San Pedro lands a hook to the side of the head.
San Pedro swings wildly with an uppercut but Strålman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Strålman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
San Pedro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
San Pedro misses with the head strike.
San Pedro misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from San Pedro - that landed with a thud.
A head punch on the inside from San Pedro fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for San Pedro.
A head punch on the inside from Strålman fails to land.
Strålman tries to work over San Pedro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Strålman goes for a takedown in the clinch but San Pedro prevents it.
A nice right hand lands inside from San Pedro.
San Pedro working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Esteban San Pedro dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Strålman throws a right and a left that San Pedro avoids nicely.
San Pedro fires out a quick counter leg kick but Strålman just manages to avoid it.
A jab lands there for Strålman.
Strålman looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Esteban San Pedro is winning the standup battle so far.
San Pedro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
San Pedro drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Strålman fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. San Pedro looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Strålman misses with a body shot.
San Pedro is looking to counter punch.
San Pedro tries to work over Strålman's front leg with a kick but Strålman checks it.
San Pedro misses with an uppercut. Strålman saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Strålman 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 San Pedro has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from San Pedro and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Strålman scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
San Pedro feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Strålmans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Strålman tries to close the distance and clinch but San Pedro swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T1##CL2#
Strålman closes the distance and clinches.
A frustrated look appears on Strålman's face as he tries to break the clinch.
San Pedro lands a body shot in the clinch.
San Pedro tries a body shot but Strålman blocks it.
Strålman prevents a body shot from San Pedro.
San Pedro lands a left hand that snaps the head of Strålman backwards.
Strålman blocking some punches.
Strålman tries to pull guard but San Pedro holds him up against the cage and eventually Strålman drops back down to his feet.
Still in the clinch, San Pedro scores with a nice short uppercut.
Esteban San Pedro has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Strålman prevents a body shot from San Pedro.
Strålman throws a head punch that misses.
San Pedro can't find room to land a body shot as Strålman controls the action.
Strålman drops to a knee looking for a takedown but San Pedro gets the underhooks and prevents it.
San Pedro tries to work over Strålman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
San Pedro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Strålman has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by San Pedro after a bit of a struggle.
Esteban San Pedro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anton Strålman.
San Pedro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
San Pedro lands with a left to the head.
San Pedro digs a right hand underneath Strålman's ribcage. Strålman let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Strålman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Strålman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Strålman wants a takedown but no success here.
San Pedro stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
San Pedro can't find room to land a body shot as Strålman controls the action.
San Pedro working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
San Pedro lands with a right to the head.
San Pedro makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Strålman is still on wobbly legs! Can San Pedro finish him?
San Pedro prevents the takedown attempt.
San Pedro tries to work over Strålman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Strålman seems to have recovered his senses.
San Pedro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
San Pedro dodges an elbow strike from Strålman. #T3#
San Pedro lands a left hand that snaps the head of Strålman backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by San Pedro.
San Pedro prevents a takedown attempt there.
Strålman with an attempt at a knee that misses.
San Pedro throws a punch but it's blocked by Strålman.
San Pedro makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
San Pedro misses with a punch to the body.
Still in the clinch, San Pedro scores with a nice short uppercut.
San Pedro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Strålman jumps guard but San Pedro turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
San Pedro unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Strålman! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but San Pedro is unloading with more strikes now! Strålman drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Esteban San Pedro!
A relieved looking Esteban San Pedro thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: GAMMA#808 Ricard v Daghammar
Date: Jan 25, 2020

#R1#
Xiang Pao waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Strålman.
Strålman throws a big counter combination but Xiang Pao scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Xiang Pao throws an off balance right hand
and Strålman counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Xiang Pao feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Strålmans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Good exchange - Xiang Pao coming out on top.
Xiang Pao on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Strålman. Strålman obviously looking to wear him down.
Strålman tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Strålman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Xiang Pao throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Strålman counters with an outside leg kick.
Strålman tries to clinch up but Xiang Pao circles away and keeps his distance.
Xiang Pao turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Xiang Pao there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Strålman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Xiang Pao.
Strålman throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Xiang Pao looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Strålman looks to score with a jab to the body but Xiang Pao is just out of range.
Xiang Pao swings widly with a right hand
and Strålman counters with a head kick. That will keep Xiang Pao thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Xiang Pao listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Strålman tries to clinch up but Xiang Pao circles away and keeps his distance.
Xiang Pao has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Xiang Pao cracks Strålman with an open hand slap.#T1#
Xiang Pao defending well as Strålman loads up on a big left hand.
Strålman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Xiang Pao manages to avoid it.
Strålman wants to clinch up but Xiang Pao keeps it at a distance.
Xiang Pao fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Xiang Pao throws a shot from downtown. Strålman moves away and avoids it.
Strålman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Strålman walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Xiang Pao checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Strålman looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Strålman throws a low kick, looking for Xiang Pao's leg but Xiang Pao calmly moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Xiang Pao! But no joy.
Strålman is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Strålman avoids the head kick by Xiang Pao.
Strålman moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Xiang Pao chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Strålman fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Xiang Pao scores with a jab to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Strålman gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T2##BC2#
Xiang Pao manages to break the clinch.
Strålman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Xiang Pao manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Xiang Pao lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Strålman connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Strålman lands a nice shot to the body.
Strålman throws a right hand that Xiang Pao ducks under and follows up with a left that Xiang Pao also avoids with ease.
Xiang Pao throws a one two combo.
Xiang Pao avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Xiang Pao displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Strålman throws out the jab.
Strålman checks a low kick from Xiang Pao.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Strålman checks a leg kick.
Strålman lands a front kick.
Xiang Pao misses the jab.
Strålman appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Strålman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Xiang Pao throws a jab when Strålman was well out of range.
Xiang Pao fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T3#
Strålman tries to clinch up.
Xiang Pao moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Xiang Pao swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Strålman blocks a leg kick.#CL#
Strålman closes the distance and pushes Xiang Pao back into the cage.
Strålman pushes Xiang Pao back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Xiang Pao tries to land a knee to the head but Strålman blocks with his arms. #BC#
Strålman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Strålman clinches. #BC2#
Xiang Pao escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Xiang Pao lands a nice shot that snaps Strålman's head back.
Xiang Pao throws a head kick that misses.
Strålman throws a right and a left that Xiang Pao avoids nicely.
Strålman takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #T4#
Strålman moves out of range of the leg kick from Xiang Pao.
An attempted straight right counter from Strålman misses the target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Strålman gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Strålman has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Xiang Pao after a bit of a struggle.
Strålman tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Xiang Pao avoids it.
Strålman is looking to take this one to the mat.#BC2#
Xiang Pao manages to break the clinch.
Xiang Pao throws an off balance right hand
and Strålman counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Xiang Pao misses with a looping right.
Strålman tries to clinch but Xiang Pao moves away
and Xiang Pao counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Strålman thinking.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Strålman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Strålman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Xiang Pao paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Xiang Pao throws a good cross that connects.
Xiang Pao checks the leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bo Xiang Pao dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Xiang Pao throws a jab but it's blocked by Strålman.
Strålman shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bo Xiang Pao seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Xiang Pao is looking to slow Strålman down with leg kicks.
Xiang Pao lands with an uppercut that bounces Strålman off the cage and back into range.
Xiang Pao has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Strålman moves in looking to clinch but Xiang Pao pushes him off.
Xiang Pao throws a solid leg kick but Strålman takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao throws a poor cross that misses
and Strålman counters with a stiff right hand.
Strålman is looking to clinch but Xiang Pao is avoiding it.
Strålman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Anton Strålman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Xiang Pao lands a jab.
Strålman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Xiang Pao swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xiang Pao moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Strålman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Strålman throws a sloppy head kick and Xiang Pao moves out of range easily.
Xiang Pao looks to throw the jab but Strålman is out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Xiang Pao. #T1#
Strålman throws a low kick but Xiang Pao moves out of range easily.
Strålman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Decent striking displayed by Xiang Pao there.
Strålman walks into a left hand.
Xiang Pao tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Strålman is able to avoid easily.
Strålman tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Xiang Pao counters with a straight right hand.
Xiang Pao connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Strålman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Xiang Pao swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Xiang Pao scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Strålman works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Strålman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Xiang Pao.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Xiang Pao, right into the meat.
Strålman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Xiang Pao misses with a straight right.
Xiang Pao blocks a low kick nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Xiang Pao checks the leg kick nicely there. #T2#
Strålman tries a head kick but it misses.
Strålman is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Xiang Pao lands with an overhand left.
Xiang Pao scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Xiang Pao missing with a left hand there. Strålman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Strålman looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Xiang Pao takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Strålman motions for Xiang Pao to come forward. Strålman throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Strålman backing away here, and Xiang Pao unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Strålman tries to clinch but Xiang Pao is having none of it.
Strålman swings for the body but Xiang Pao moves out of range.
Strålman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao slips a straight right by Strålman.
Xiang Pao throws a hook but Strålman blocks it.
Strålman tried to counter with a leg kick but Xiang Pao avoided it.
Strålman misses with a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Strålman scores with a leg kick.
Xiang Pao lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Strålman throws a head kick that misses. #T3#
Xiang Pao cracks the inside of Strålman's front leg.
Xiang Pao throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice uppercut there from Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao lands a high kick!
Xiang Pao waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Strålman.
Xiang Pao avoids a punch combination nicely.
Xiang Pao looks to land a right hand but Strålman moved out of range.
Xiang Pao throws a low kick but it's checked well by Strålman.
Xiang Pao swats away the attempt to clinch by Strålman.
Strålman looks to land a combination. Xiang Pao sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The fight stays on the outside here - Strålman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Xiang Pao swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T4#
Strålman just misses with a punch to the body.
Xiang Pao keeps the fight on the outside.
Xiang Pao looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Strålman takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Strålman tries to clinch up but Xiang Pao circles away and keeps his distance.
Xiang Pao appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Strålman looks to land a right hand but Xiang Pao moved out of range.
Xiang Pao lands with an overhand left.
Xiang Pao avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A little jabbing left from Xiang Pao on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Strålman moves to clinch but Xiang Pao breaks away
and Xiang Pao counters with an inside leg kick.
Strålman on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Xiang Pao misses the jab.
Strålman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Xiang Pao swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Xiang Pao throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Strålman throws a big counter combination but Xiang Pao scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Strålman throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bo Xiang Pao showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Strålman doesn't manage to clinch there - Xiang Pao circles away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Strålman.
Xiang Pao lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Xiang Pao cracks Strålman with an open hand slap.
Strålman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Xiang Pao throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Xiang Pao throws an off balance right hand
and Strålman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Strålman checks a leg kick.
Strålman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Strålman has taken the fight to the clinch.
Strålman looking to throw knees to the head but Xiang Pao is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strålman softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC2#
Xiang Pao breaks the clinch.
Strålman looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Xiang Pao throws a hook but Strålman avoids it easily.#T1##CL#
Strålman clinches up against the cage.
Xiang Pao tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Strålman avoids it.#BC#
Strålman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Xiang Pao misses with a straight left.
Strålman wants to clinch.
A slow jab from Xiang Pao misses its intended target.
Strålman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Xiang Pao swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Strålman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice defenses there by Strålman.
Strålman tries to clinch but Xiang Pao is having none of it.
Strålman swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Strålman throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Bo Xiang Pao is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Strålman stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Xiang Pao lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Xiang Pao swats away the attempt to clinch by Strålman.
Xiang Pao misses with a right hand
and Strålman counters with a low kick, right behind Xiang Pao 's knee.
Strålman is looking to clinch but Xiang Pao is avoiding it.
Donk. Xiang Pao catches Strålman right on the button with a cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Strålman will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Xiang Pao! But no joy.
Strålman connects with a right hand. Xiang Pao shakes it off.
Xiang Pao throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Strålman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Strålman walks into a stiff left hand from Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao connects with the punch.
Strålman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Xiang Pao swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Strålman fails in his attempt to clinch. #T3#
Strålman blocks a jab.
Strålman feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Xiang Pao throws a hook but Strålman avoids it easily.#CL#
Strålman pushes Xiang Pao up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Strålman manages to break the clinch.
Strålman takes a jab right on the kisser.
Strålman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Xiang Pao moves away.
Xiang Pao throws out a leg kick but Strålman moves out of range and Xiang Pao only half commits.
Strålman darts in trying to clinch
and Xiang Pao cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Xiang Pao misses with an uppercut. Strålman saw that one coming.
Strålman swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Xiang Pao avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Xiang Pao swats away the attempt to clinch by Strålman.#T4#
Strålman takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Strålman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Xiang Pao.
Strålman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Xiang Pao swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Strålman throws a lazy head kick
and Xiang Pao counters with a leg kick.
Strålman tries to clinch but Xiang Pao moves out of range.
Xiang Pao throws out a counter right but Strålman avoids it with no problem.
Xiang Pao tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Strålman is able to avoid easily.
Anton Strålman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Strålman lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Xiang Pao throws a hook but Strålman avoids it easily.
Xiang Pao scores with a leg kick.
Strålman walks into a left hand. #CL#
Strålman closes the distance and pushes Xiang Pao back into the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Strålman presses Xiang Pao against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bo Xiang Pao comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Xiang Pao 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bo Xiang Pao!
Bo Xiang Pao opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.

Event: GAMMA#802 Jernit v Alzheimer
Date: Dec 14, 2019

#R1#
Kid tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nice shot by Kid.
Strålman throws a body shot but no joy.
Strålman with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kid throws a jab but it's blocked by Strålman.
A left and a right from Strålman both land. Nice combination.
Kid misses with a straight right.
Kid ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kid swats away the attempt to clinch by Strålman.
Strålman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kid throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Strålman stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kid misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kid.
A nice left hand lands by Strålman. #T1#
Kid misses with a hook from the clinch.
Strålman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kid's elbow.
Strålman gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
I was talking to Kid's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Kid goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kid tries to throw a body punch but Strålman avoids it by throwing Kid back against the cage.
Kid misses with some punches.
Kid is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Strålman is defending well.
A head punch on the inside from Kid fails to land.
Kid tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Strålman.
Kid scores with a shoulder strike.
Strålman lands an elbow just above Kid 's eye.
The referee is keeping an eye on Strålman - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters. #TD2#
Strålman manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Kid stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Strålman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kid trying to control the position from guard on top but Strålman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Strålman wants to sweep but no luck.
Kid cracks Strålman with a solid left hand.
Kid wants to pass the guard but Strålman is keeping the position.
Kid throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Strålman works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kid is in close to Strålman's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kid 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.
Kid throwing strikes but missing.
Kid slips nicely into half guard.
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!
Kid controlling the action here. #T3#
Kid thows a huge punch but Strålman dodges it nicely.
Kid has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Kid trying to control but Strålman is having none of it.
Kid throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Kid lands a nice shot to the head. #T4#
Strålman tries to lock up and control but Kid gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
We've been informed that Strålman has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Strålman is trying to escape the mount.
Strålman keeps trying to improve his position.
Kid tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Strålman taking shots to the head.
Strålman tries to hold on but Kid pushes him away.
Kid throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Kid thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Strålman is bucking up trying to escape but Kid cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kid controlling the position easily from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Disco Kid dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Strålman misses with a wild body shot.
Anton Strålman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kid swings for the body but Strålman moves out of range.
Kid connects with a good right hand that stumbles Strålman. Strålman circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Strålman misses with a low kick.
Kid thuds a left hand into Strålman's body.
Strålman swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #CL#
and Kid counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kid.
Strålman dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#BC2#
Strålman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kid swings for the body but Strålman moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kid dodges the punch combination from Strålman.
Strålman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kid appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Strålman lands a jab to the head.
Kid is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Strålman can do to turn this around?
Kid fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Strålman looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kid is looking to wear down Strålman with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T1##CL#
Kid rushes Strålman and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Strålman pushes Kid back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kid working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right from Strålman on the inside.
Strålman is defending well against a takedown attempt.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kid.
Kid lands with a light punch inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Strålman.
Strålman blocking some punches.
Strålman blocks an uppercut.
Kid wants to take the fight to the mat but Strålman manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Strålman lands an elbow inside that Kid shrugs off.
Strålman is trying to pull guard but Kid turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kid has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Strålman avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Disco Kid. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Strålman blocks a body shot from Kid.
Strålman softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Strålman tries for a takedown. No joy. #T2#
Strålman has Kid pushed against the cage.
Kid prevents a takedown attempt there.
Strålman just leaning against Kid, taking a breather.
Kid stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kid blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Strålman is trying to break the clinch but Kid is controlling him.
Strålman misses with some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kid.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#BC2#
Strålman breaks the clinch.
Kid ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Strålman moves away.
Kid misses the body punch
and Strålman counters with a thumping low kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Strålman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kid swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T3#
Strålman misses with a low kick.
Strålman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kid feinted with a counter takedown.
Kid lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Strålman at a distance.
Good leg kick by Strålman there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Strålman's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kid under the eye.
Strålman clobbers Kid with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Strålman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Strålman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Strålman lands with a right hand.
Kid takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T4##CL2#
Strålman rushes Kid and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kid tries to pull guard but Strålman holds him up against the cage and eventually Kid drops back down to his feet.
Strålman lands a nice uppercut.
Strålman pushes Kid back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Strålman holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Strålman lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kid scores with a nice hook to the head.
Strålman's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Kid lands with a light punch inside.
Kid tries for a takedown but Strålman manages to get underhooks.
Kid misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kid fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Anton Strålman will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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#
Strålman tries to clinch but Kid moves out of range.
Kid lands with a hook. Strålman tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CL2#
Strålman closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Strålman misses with a knee to the head.
Kid lands a nice uppercut.
Kid tries to score a body lock takedown but Strålman shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Strålman is looking for a takedown.
Kid can't find room to land a body shot as Strålman controls the action.
Strålman can't get the takedown.
Anton Strålman seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kid has a couple of punches blocked by Strålman.
Kid is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Strålman manages to break the clinch.
Kid is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Strålman.
Strålman moves in looking to clinch but Kid pushes him off.
Kid was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Good shot there by Strålman.#T1#
Kid sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Strålman wants to clinch up but Kid keeps it at a distance.
Strålman looks to land a combination but Kid avoids it well.
Strålman tries a head kick but it misses.
Kid appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Strålman misses with the combination.
Anton Strålman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Strålman moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Strålman misses with a series of wild punches.
Strålman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kid moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Anton Strålman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Strålman lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kid's sensitive parts.
Strålman throws a combination that misses
and Kid counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T2#
Strålman scoring well with a low kick there.
Strålman tries to clinch up but Kid circles away and keeps his distance.
Kid lands with a cross.
Strålman fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kid has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Strålman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kid manages to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Kid on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kid swats away the attempt to clinch by Strålman.
Kid is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Strålman.
Strålman throws a sloppy head kick and Kid moves out of range easily.
It looked like Kid wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Strålman throws a head kick but Kid moves out of range.
Kid is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Strålman.
Strålman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kid takes one to the side of the head.
Kid looks to score with a jab to the body but Strålman is just out of range.#T3#
Strålman drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Strålman thumps Kid with a low kick.
Anton Strålman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Strålman takes the fight into the clinch.
Strålman has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Strålman misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kid.
Kid misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kid has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Strålman after a bit of a struggle.
Strålman tries to land knees in the clinch but Kid avoids the damage to the body.
Strålman blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Strålman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Strålman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kid paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Strålman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kid was well out of range. Poor timing from Strålman.
Kid throws a nice looking combination but Strålman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kid throws a lazy right hand but Strålman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kid slips a jab from Strålman.#T4#
Strålman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kid is looking to counter punch.
No joy there for Strålman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Strålman throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kid misses with the combination.
Strålman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kid.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Strålman is looking to clinch but Kid is avoiding it.
A jab lands there for Kid.#CL2#
Strålman closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A short right from Strålman.
Strålman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Strålman breaks the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Anton Strålman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Strålman 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anton Strålman!
In his post fight interview, Anton Strålman started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: EFC Braz vs Lambton 2
Date: Oct 12, 2019

#R1#
Huhrera tries for a takedown but Strålman sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Strålman has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Huhrera is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Strålman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Huhrera swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Huhrera is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Strålman.
Huhrera has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Huhrera there as he acknowledges the shot.
Strålman defending well as Huhrera loads up on a big left hand.
Huhrera checks a leg kick.
Strålman throws a left and a right that both miss
and Strålman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Strålman throws a head kick that misses.
Strålman fails in his attempt to clinch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Strålman.
Huhrera fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Strålman feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Huhrera 's calf.
Julio Valeron Huhrera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Strålman drives through and clinches with Huhrera against the cage.
Strålman is stalling here.
Strålman can't find room to land a body shot as Huhrera controls the action.
Huhrera misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Strålman. #T1#
Huhrera is pushing Strålman up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Huhrera lands a left hand that snaps the head of Strålman backwards.
Huhrera misses with the head strike.
Huhrera is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Strålman pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Julio Valeron Huhrera . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Huhrera throws an elbow but it misses.
Strålman throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Huhrera blocks it with crossed arms.
Huhrera 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.
Huhrera goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Strålman throws an elbow but it's blocked. #TD#
Huhrera tightens his grip and picks Strålman up, before dumping him to the ground. Strålman manages to land in guard.
Huhrera missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Huhrera trying to control the position from guard on top but Strålman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Huhrera is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Strålman pulls Huhrera in close to his closed guard and prevents Huhrera from doing any damage or advancing position.#T2#
Strålman looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Huhrera thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Strålman is trying to keep Huhrera in close.
Strålman trying to control the position here.
Huhrera looking to sit in guard and control but Strålman gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Huhrera is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Strålman is aware though and is defending well.
Strålman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Strålman wants to stand but Huhrera has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Huhrera looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Huhrera throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Strålman wants to stand but Huhrera has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Huhrera lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Strålman controlling Huhrera 's posture.
Strålman trying to control the position.
Huhrera seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Huhrera trying to control the position from guard on top but Strålman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Strålman wants to stand and escape but Huhrera is having none of it.
Strålman really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Huhrera . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Huhrera postures up in Strålman's guard and throws a big left but Strålman blocks it.
Strålman keeping full guard, as Huhrera tries to pass.
Strålman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Huhrera with a nice head shot there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Huhrera pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Strålman is keeping the position for now.
Huhrera 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.
Huhrera is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
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 Julio Valeron Huhrera will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Strålman scores with a leg kick.
Huhrera throws the left hand but Strålman avoids the punch easily.
Huhrera shoots in for a takedown but Strålman shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Strålman circles away from the clinch attempt
and Strålman counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Huhrera thinking.
Strålman connects with a looping right hand.
Strålman misses with an uppercut
and Huhrera counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Strålman wants to clinch up but Huhrera keeps it at a distance.
Strålman moves forwards but Huhrera connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Good leg kick by Strålman there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strålman thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL#
Huhrera closes the distance and clinches.
Huhrera is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Strålman is keeping busy.
Huhrera tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
Strålman is trying to break the clinch but Huhrera has him pressed against the cage.
Strålman scores with a shoulder strike.
Strålman is trying to pull guard but Huhrera has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Huhrera has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Strålman regains guard immediately.
Strålman is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Strålman is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Strålman keeping moving, preventing Huhrera from controlling successfully.
Strålman looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
Huhrera trying to control the position from guard on top but Strålman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Anton Strålman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Huhrera takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Strålman slaps away a takedown attempt from Huhrera , before circling back to the center of the mat.
That kick from Strålman tenderised Huhrera 's leg. Huhrera is trying to keep his angry face on.
Strålman connects with a body shot that sends Huhrera 's belly button to the back.
Huhrera misses with a looping left.
Strålman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Huhrera attempts a counter takedown but Strålman avoids it well and moves away.
Huhrera takes a swing at Strålman's ribcage but misses.
Strålman now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Strålman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Huhrera throws a right hand that Strålman ducks under and follows up with a left that Strålman also avoids with ease.
Strålman now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T3#
Strålman throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Huhrera 's head.
Strålman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Strålman works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Huhrera walks into a stiff left hand from Strålman.
Huhrera loads up on a big right hand but Strålman slips the punch.
Strålman is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Strålman is looking to slow Huhrera down with leg kicks.
Huhrera slips a jab and a cross from Strålman.
Huhrera appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Huhrera keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Strålman.
Huhrera tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Strålman was well out of range. Poor timing from Huhrera .
Strålman moves away from the strike by Huhrera .
Huhrera throws a right and a left that both miss.
Huhrera avoids the body shot from Strålman.
A little feinted left hand from Huhrera on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Huhrera lands a head shot.
Strålman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Huhrera .
Strålman only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Huhrera tries to clinch up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Huhrera thows a leg kick but Strålman checks it
and Strålman counters with a two punch combo. #T4##CL2#
Strålman closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
Huhrera gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Strålman regains guard.
Huhrera stopping the sweep attempt from Strålman.#ES2#
Strålman pushes Huhrera off and scrambles back to his feet.
Huhrera fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #TD#
Strålman gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Huhrera to score an easy takedown into full guard.#ES2#
Strålman has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Huhrera has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Huhrera goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Strålman - that landed with a thud.
Strålman manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Huhrera tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Strålman's elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anton Strålman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Huhrera throws out a loose jab but Strålman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Strålman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Huhrera takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Huhrera throws a lazy uppercut
and Strålman counters with a right hand to the body.
Huhrera with a poor takedown
and Strålman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Huhrera shoots in for a takedown but Strålman shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Julio Valeron Huhrera is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Strålman closes the distance and clinches.
Nice body punch from Strålman - that landed with a thud.
Huhrera drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Julio Valeron Huhrera . That's going to take a lot out of him.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Huhrera .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huhrera stops a takedown attempt from Strålman.
Huhrera taking a breather.
The referee is keeping an eye on Huhrera - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters. #BC2#
Strålman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
Strålman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Huhrera paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A counter left hand to the body from Huhrera misses its target.
Strålman misses with a double jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Huhrera misses the target.
Huhrera has his takedown stuffed
and Strålman counters with a right hand to the body.
Huhrera showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Strålman.
A quick step to the side and Huhrera tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Huhrera lands with a good body shot.
Huhrera throws an off balance right hand
and Strålman counters with a nice uppercut.
Huhrera jabs Strålman to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Strålman tries to land a leg kick but Huhrera saw it coming and moves away.
Huhrera tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Strålman was well out of range. Poor timing from Huhrera .
Huhrera shoots for a double leg takedown but Strålman sprawls well. He's pushed Huhrera 's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL2#
Strålman has closed the distance and engaged Huhrera in a clinch.
Strålman blocks a body shot from Huhrera .
Huhrera prevents a body shot from Strålman. #T2##TD#
Huhrera has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Strålman is trying to keep an underhook but Huhrera manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Strålman is looking to improve his position.
Huhrera wants to control but Strålman is keeping him busy.
Julio Valeron Huhrera overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Huhrera trying to mount his opponent but Strålman defends it.
Strålman is looking to improve his position.
Strålman keeping hold of Huhrera 's head, controlling as best he can.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Huhrera in particular looking to stall.
Huhrera is trying to control. Strålman wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T3#
Huhrera prevents Strålman from improving his position.
Huhrera trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Huhrera seems to be looking for submissions.
Huhrera drops an elbow to the side of Strålman's head.
Strålman is positioning himself well to prevent Huhrera advancing to mount.
Strålman is looking for a sweep. Huhrera is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Huhrera seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T4#
Huhrera thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Huhrera sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Huhrera working over Strålman with some ground and pound. Strålman looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Strålman tries to roll over but Huhrera keeps him under control.
Strålman is refusing to be controlled, as Huhrera sits in half guard.
Strålman is looking to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Huhrera is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Strålman is just riding it out for now. Huhrera eventually gives up the hold.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Anton Strålman.
I think Strålman 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: NSC 56:
Date: Sep 17, 2019

#R1#
Kubota tries a head kick but it misses.
Strålman feints a counter leg kick.#CL2#
Strålman moves into the clinch.
Strålman blocks a body shot from Kubota.
Kubota misses with a punch on the inside.
Strålman looking to throw knees to the head but Kubota is blocking nicely.
Kubota lands a body shot in the clinch.
Strålman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Strålman.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Strålman.
Kubota misses with some punches.
Strålman prevents a body shot from Kubota.
Kubota lands with a light punch inside.
Kubota lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Strålman blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Strålman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kubota throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kubota has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Strålman.
Strålman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A big right from Kubota misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kubota.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Strålman swings for the body but Kubota moves out of range. #T1#
Strålman lands with a shot to the body.
Strålman looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kubota throws a jab when Strålman was well out of range.
Kubota throws a half hearted mid kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Strålman misses.
Strålman throws a chopping leg kick but Kubota manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kubota avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kubota misses with a looping right.
Strålman plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Strålman tries to clinch but Kubota moves out of range.
Kubota throwing a counter right hand but Strålman manages to avoid it.
Kubota avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kubota misses with a body kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kubota.
Strålman throws a quick inside leg kick.
Takeru Kubota seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Strålman tries to clinch but Kubota moves out of range.
Strålman misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kubota fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Strålman.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kubota's corner calls for a 1-2. Kubota obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Strålman motions for Kubota to come forward. Strålman throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
Kubota checks a low kick from Strålman.
A solid leg kick lands there for Strålman.
Kubota throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kubota throws a body shot but no joy.
Kubota scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Good leg kick by Kubota there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Strålman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kubota lands a body shot.
Strålman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kubota throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Strålman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Strålman moves out of range as Kubota throws a body kick.
Kubota walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Strålman checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kubota lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Strålman fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kubota checks it well.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kubota lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Kubota misses with a body shot.
Strålman tries to clinch up.
Strålman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kubota circles away quickly and effectively.
An attempted straight right counter from Kubota misses the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Takeru Kubota dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Strålman connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kubota connects with a body shot.
Kubota walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Strålman checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Strålman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kubota throws out the jab.
Kubota is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Strålman can do to turn this around?
Strålman throws a quick inside leg kick.
Strålman doesn't manage to clinch there - Kubota circles away.
Kubota is looking to chop away at Strålman's legs.
Kubota shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Strålman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kubota feinted there with a counter leg kick.
No joy there for Strålman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kubota with a hook.
Strålman takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Kubota avoids the body shot from Strålman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strålman moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Strålman tries to clinch but Kubota moves out of range.
Strålman misses with a body kick.
Kubota misses with a body kick.
Kubota on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Strålman. Strålman obviously looking to wear him down.
Kubota checks the leg kick.#T1#
Kubota fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Strålman on the side of the head.
A head kick misses from Kubota.
Kubota tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Strålman was well out of range. Poor timing from Kubota.
Kubota jabs at Strålman's body.
Kubota scores with a nice right hand.
Kubota pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Strålman tries to clinch there but Kubota circles away.
Kubota throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Strålman misses with a double jab.
Strålman slips a straight right by Kubota.
Strålman lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Kubota dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Strålman. That did some damage!
A combination from Strålman does no damage.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kubota darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Takeru Kubota is winning the standup battle so far.
Kubota throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Strålman doesn't manage to clinch there - Kubota circles away.
Strålman wants to clinch.#T2#
Strålman tries to clinch up but Kubota circles away and keeps his distance.
Anton Strålman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Strålman slips under a jab from Kubota.
Strålman misses with the combination.
An attempted straight right counter from Kubota misses the target.
Strålman misses with a few strikes there.
Strålman throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kubota throws a hook but Strålman blocks it.
A little jabbing left from Strålman on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jab, jab by Kubota - just one landing.
Nice uppercut there from Kubota.
Kubota feints and then cracks Strålman's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Strålman down.
Kubota wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kubota fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Strålman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kubota.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kubota misses with an attempted mid kick.
Strålman takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#CL2#
Strålman drives through and clinches with Kubota against the ropes.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Strålman.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Takeru Kubota dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Strålman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kubota throws out a loose jab but Strålman uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice side step and Strålman releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#CL2#
Kubota tries to keep at a distance but Strålman has taken the fight into the clinch.
Strålman blocks an uppercut.
Strålman using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kubota has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kubota lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Strålman tries to work over Kubota's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Strålman misses with a body punch.
Strålman cracks Kubota with a nice body shot.
Kubota misses with a hook to the ribs.
Strålman tries to throw a body punch but Kubota avoids it by throwing Strålman back against the ropes.
Strålman tries to break free but Kubota pushes him back against the ropes.
Kubota has a couple of punches blocked by Strålman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kubota has had enough of the clinch but Strålman keeps him there for the moment.
Strålman pushes Kubota back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Kubota.
Kubota prevents a body shot from Strålman.
Kubota working aggressively here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kubota.
Kubota working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T1#
Kubota can't find room to land a body shot as Strålman controls the action.
Strålman lands with a short shot to the head.
We've been informed that Strålman has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Kubota scores with a shot to the side of Strålman's head.
Strålman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Strålman can't break the clinch. #BC#
Kubota breaks from the clinch.
Strålman blocks a low kick nicely.
Kubota swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Strålman.
Kubota bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kubota delivers a nice body kick.
We've been told by Kubota's head coaches at Diamond Unbreakable that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kubota scores with a nice body kick.
A big right from Strålman misses. #CL2#
Strålman has managed to clinch.
Kubota throws a head punch that misses.
Kubota is trying to force a seperation but Strålman has the dominant position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kubota.
Strålman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Takeru Kubota has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Strålman misses with the head strike.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A short right from Strålman on the inside. #T2#
Kubota struggles to land a body shot inside as Strålman controls his hands. #BC2#
Strålman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kubota misses with a wild body shot.
Kubota dips to his left and cracks Strålman with an uppercut!#CL2#
Strålman takes the fight into the clinch.
Strålman lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kubota struggles to land a body shot inside as Strålman controls his hands.
Kubota misses with a hook to the ribs.
Strålman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Strålman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Strålman lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kubota backwards.
Kubota blocks the elbow strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kubota.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Strålman.
A short right from Strålman on the inside.
Kubota working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC2#
Strålman breaks the clinch.
A big right from Strålman misses.
Kubota takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Takeru Kubota did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R4#
Strålman keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Nice jab there from Kubota.
Kubota cracks Strålman with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kubota throws a push kick but Strålman slaps the foot to one side.
Kubota avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Strålman avoids the head kick by Kubota.
Strålman tries to clinch there but Kubota circles away.
Strålman avoids the head kick by Kubota.
Kubota ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Strålman moves away.
Strålman's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Strålman tries to close the distance and clinch but Kubota swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Strålman thumps Kubota with a low kick.
No joy there for Strålman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kubota throwing a counter right hand but Strålman manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strålman tries to clinch there but Kubota circles away.
Kubota fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Strålman manages to avoid it.
A countering left hand to the body from Strålman misses.
Strålman walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kubota.#CL2#
Strålman instigates a clinch.
Kubota working aggressively here. #BC#
Kubota breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
Kubota tries a low kick but Strålman avoids it.
Strålman tried to score with a low kick but Kubota checks it.
Kubota tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kubota throws out a loose jab but Strålman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Strålman wants to clinch.
Kubota misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nice straight punches there by Kubota. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kubota.
Strålman looks to land a combination but Kubota avoids it well.
Strålman tries to clinch but Kubota moves out of range.
Kubota lands a nice leg kick that just misses Strålman's sensitive parts.
Strålman throws a jab when Kubota was well out of range.
Strålman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kubota.
Kubota explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#CL2#
Kubota gets tackled into the ropes by Strålman. Strålman maintains the clinch.
Kubota lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Strålman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
Kubota lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kubota gets through Strålman's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kubota lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Strålman backwards.
Strålman is stalling here.
Strålman prevents a body shot from Kubota.
Kubota lands a hook that snaps the head of Strålman backwards.
Strålman fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Strålman has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kubota.#BC#
Kubota breaks from the clinch.
Kubota throws a leg kick
and Strålman counters with an outside leg kick.
Kubota lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Strålman tries to clinch up
and Kubota counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Strålman avoids the head kick by Kubota.
Kubota misses with an uppercut. Strålman saw that one coming.
Strålman tries to clinch there but Kubota circles away.
Strålman slips under a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Takeru Kubota had his way with Anton Strålman in that 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R5#
Strålman dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kubota. That did some damage!
Strålman is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Kubota uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Strålman has time to react.
Strålman connects with a solid leg kick.
Kubota slips a straight right by Strålman.
Kubota throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kubota tries to land a front kick but Strålman steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Strålman tries to clinch but Kubota is having none of it.
Kubota connects with a leg kick. Strålman looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kubota just misses with a punch to the body.
Strålman raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Kubota misses with an uppercut.
Strålman misses with an uppercut.
Strålman on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strålman tries to clinch but Kubota moves out of range.
Strålman checks a leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Strålman on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Strålman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kubota was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kubota changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kubota.
Kubota throws a leg kick but Strålman moved away.#T1#
Strålman scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kubota lands a head shot.
Kubota showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Strålman.
Kubota is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kubota misses with a jab to the body
and Strålman counters with a straight right hand.
Kubota lands with a hook. Strålman tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CL2#
Strålman takes the fight into the clinch.
Strålman pushes Kubota back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kubota swings wildly with an uppercut but Strålman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kubota dodges an elbow strike from Strålman.
Strålman using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kubota has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Strålman tries to throw a body punch but Kubota avoids it by throwing Strålman back against the ropes.
Kubota doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kubota as Strålman tries to tie him up. #T2#
Kubota misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kubota struggles to land a body shot inside as Strålman controls his hands.
Kubota goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kubota throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Strålmans head.
Kubota misses with a punch on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kubota misses with a short punch on the inside.
Anton Strålman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kubota tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Strålman's elbow.
Nice body punch from Kubota. #BC2#
Strålman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Strålman tries to clinch up but Kubota circles away and keeps his distance.
Kubota with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Strålman moves out of range of the strikes.
Strålman connects with a single shot there.
Some wild striking there from Strålman.
Strålman walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Takeru Kubota showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kubota 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Takeru Kubota!
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Takeru Kubota!
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Takeru Kubota!

Takeru Kubota wins by unanimous decision!
Takeru Kubota retains his bantamweight title!
Takeru Kubota bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: NSC 49: McDonald vs Tatum
Date: Aug 20, 2019

#R1#
A jab from Tattoo Guy does it's job there.
Tattoo Guy takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Strålman.
A big right from Strålman misses.
Strålman lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Strålman moves out of range of the strikes.
Tattoo Guy misses with a straight right.
Jab, jab by Tattoo Guy - just one landing.
Strålman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tattoo Guy scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Strålman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tattoo Guy.
Tattoo Guy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Strålman manages to avoid it.
Tattoo Guy takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Strålman scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Strålman connects with a high kick.
Tattoo Guy lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Strålman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Strålman avoids the body shot from Tattoo Guy.
Good exchange - Tattoo Guy coming out on top.
Tattoo Guy has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Strålman.
Tattoo Guy moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T1#
Tattoo Guy misses with a hook to the body
and Strålman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Strålman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tattoo Guy manages to avoid it.
Strålman throws a hook but Tattoo Guy blocks it.
Tattoo Guy checks a low kick from Strålman.
Anton Strålman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Strålman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Strålman scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Tattoo Guy is trying hard to land a takedown here. Strålman sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tattoo Guy misses with a right hand
and Strålman counters with a left and a right that stings Tattoo Guy.
Tattoo Guy misses with a hook. Strålman ducked under it nicely.
Tattoo Guy tries to move into range but Strålman moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Strålman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Strålman looks to land a right hand but Tattoo Guy moved out of range.
It looked like Tattoo Guy was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Strålman looks to land a right hand but Tattoo Guy moved out of range.
Strålman tries to score with a low kick but Tattoo Guy moves his leg out of the way.
Strålman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tattoo Guy.
Strålman loads up on a big right hand but Tattoo Guy slips the punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Strålman takes one to the side of the head.
Strålman takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Strålman lands a nice shot to the body. #T2#
Tattoo Guy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Strålman dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tattoo Guy. That did some damage!
Strålman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tattoo Guy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Strålman swings for the body but Tattoo Guy moves out of range.
Tattoo Guy misses with a wild combination.
Strålman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tattoo Guy checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Strålman looks to throw the jab but Tattoo Guy is out of range.
Tattoo Guy takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tattoo Guy blocks a low kick nicely.
Strålman scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Tattoo Guy scores with a nice right hand.
Strålman throws a head kick that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A low kick from Strålman is predictable there
and Tattoo Guy counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Tattoo Guy misses with a body shot.
Nice sprawl there from Strålman as Tattoo Guy shoots in.
Strålman keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Tattoo Guy takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anton Strålman dominated that round.
That's time! Tattoo Guy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Tattoo Guy shoots in looking for a takedown but Strålman manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tattoo Guy's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Strålman throws a nice outside leg kick.
Strålman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tattoo Guy misses with a looping left.
Strålman lands a nice looking body shot.
Tattoo Guy throws a jab but it's blocked by Strålman.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Tattoo Guy checks a leg kick.
A shot to the body from Tattoo Guy misses
and Strålman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Strålman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Strålman tests Tattoo Guy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tattoo Guy looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Strålman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tattoo Guy.
Strålman 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.
It looked like Tattoo Guy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A head kick by Strålman misses
and Tattoo Guy counters with a nice uppercut.
Strålman lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Strålman throws a leg kick but Tattoo Guy sees it coming and moves out of range.
Tattoo Guy darts in looking for a takedown but Strålman gets double underhooks and turns Tattoo Guy into the ropes.
We've been informed that Strålman has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Strålman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Tattoo Guy might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tattoo Guy connects with a body shot that sends Strålman's belly button to the back.
Strålman is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Tattoo Guy.
Strålman avoids the body shot from Tattoo Guy. #T1#
Strålman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tattoo Guy moves away.
Tattoo Guy lands a glancing blow to the side of Strålman's head.
Tattoo Guy scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Strålman doesn't seem bothered though.
Tattoo Guy misses the jab.
It seemed like Strålman was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tattoo Guy closes this distance looking for a takedown but Strålman circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stupid Tattoo Guy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice shot by Strålman.
Strålman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tattoo Guy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Strålman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tattoo Guy manages to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Tattoo Guy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A head kick by Strålman misses #TD#
and Tattoo Guy counters with a shoot takedown. Strålman fights it but they end up in guard.
Strålman pulls Tattoo Guy in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Tattoo Guy trying to control but Strålman is working from the bottom.
Strålman working a defensive guard here.
Tattoo Guy looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Strålman seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Tattoo Guy seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Tattoo Guy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tattoo Guy's corner is telling him to maintain position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Strålman pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tattoo Guy is out of range and Strålman settles back down.
Strålman walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sloppy strikes from Tattoo Guy. Those never looked like landing.
Tattoo Guy loads up on a big right hand but Strålman slips the punch.
Strålman avoids the body shot from Tattoo Guy.
Strålman throws a body shot but no joy.
Good work by Tattoo Guy as he checks the leg kick.
Tattoo Guy was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
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 Stupid Tattoo Guy will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Tattoo Guy throws a big shot that misses.
Strålman takes a swing at Tattoo Guy's ribcage but misses.
Strålman misses with a straight left.
Strålman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tattoo Guy moves away.
Tattoo Guy throws a jab but it's blocked by Strålman.
Strålman misses with an uppercut. Tattoo Guy saw that one coming.
Strålman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tattoo Guy.
Strålman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tattoo Guy.
Tattoo Guy throws a body punch but Strålman moves out of range.
Strålman fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Strålman lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tattoo Guy misses with a looping right.
Tattoo Guy throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tattoo Guy misses with a looping right.
Strålman looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Strålman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tattoo Guy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Strålman! But no joy.
A decent looking cross lands there for Strålman.
Tattoo Guy shoots in for a takedown but Strålman shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Strålman tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Strålman connects with an inside leg kick.
Stupid Tattoo Guy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T1#
Tattoo Guy takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Strålman tries to work over Tattoo Guy's front leg with a kick but Tattoo Guy checks it.
Strålman dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tattoo Guy. That did some damage!
Tattoo Guy throws a hook but Strålman avoids it easily.
Strålman cracks Tattoo Guy with a good jab.
Tattoo Guy throws an off balance right hand
letting Strålman counter with a right hand.
Strålman scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Strålman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Strålman scores with a jab to the body.
A good leg kick by Strålman.
Tattoo Guy takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tattoo Guy fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Strålman misses the shot to the body.
Tattoo Guy feinted with a counter takedown.
Tattoo Guy throws a body punch but Strålman moves out of range.
Strålman takes a jab right on the kisser.
Tattoo Guy lands a nice shot that snaps Strålman's head back.
Strålman dodges the punch combination from Tattoo Guy.
Strålman doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T2#
Tattoo Guy scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Tattoo Guy stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Strålman.
Tattoo Guy avoids the head kick by Strålman.
Tattoo Guy staying out of range there.
Strålman lands a jab.
Strålman defending well as Tattoo Guy loads up on a big left hand.
Tattoo Guy punishes Strålman's body with a nice straight punch.
Tattoo Guy misses the shot to the body.
Strålman lands a jab to Tattoo Guy's midsection.
Strålman gets off balance looking for a body kick
enabling Tattoo Guy to counter with a crisp jab.
Tattoo Guy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Strålman moves away.
Strålman misses with a head kick.
Anton Strålman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tattoo Guy looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Strålman is fending him off so far but Tattoo Guy persists. Nope, Strålman circles away and we're back to standing.
Strålman tests Tattoo Guy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Strålman avoids the body shot from Tattoo Guy.
Tattoo Guy has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Strålman.

And that's the end of the fight!
Anton Strålman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Strålman 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Anton Strålman!
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Anton Strålman!
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight for Anton Strålman!

Anton Strålman wins by unanimous decision!
After the fight, Anton Strålman was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: NSC 43: Wright vs Reilly
Date: Jul 30, 2019

#R1#
A swing and a miss from Scissorhands.
Scissorhands throws a looping overhand right but Strålman ducks down to avoid it.
Scissorhands throws a shot from downtown. Strålman moves away and avoids it.
Scissorhands fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Strålman has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Strålman ducks under a wild hook from Scissorhands.
Strålman has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Strålman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Scissorhands throws out the jab.
Scissorhands gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Strålman.
Strålman ducks under a wild hook from Scissorhands.
Strålman throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Strålman missing with a left hand there. Scissorhands was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Scissorhands avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Strålman throws a body punch but Scissorhands moves out of range.
Strålman throws a quick inside leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Scissorhands 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 Strålman has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Strålman and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strålman tried to score with a low kick but Scissorhands checks it.
A good leg kick by Scissorhands.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Scissorhands swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Strålman connects with a solid leg kick.
Strålman blocks a low kick nicely.
A jab from Scissorhands finds it's way through Strålman's defenses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Scissorhands misses with a straight right.
Strålman looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
Strålman motions for Scissorhands to come forward. Strålman throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Scissorhands on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Strålman thows a leg kick but Scissorhands checks it
and Scissorhands counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Scissorhands slips under a jab.
Strålman jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Strålman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Scissorhands.
Strålman's jab looks to have found its range, popping Scissorhands under the eye.
Strålman swings for the body but Scissorhands moves out of range.
Scissorhands half committed to a counter leg kick.
Strålman scores with a hook to the body. Scissorhands takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Scissorhands throws a leg kick that misses.
Scissorhands throws a big shot that misses.
A slow jab from Strålman misses its intended target.
Strålman moves out of range of the leg kick from Scissorhands.
Strålman throws out a counter right but Scissorhands avoids it with no problem.
Strålman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Scissorhands.
Scissorhands looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Scissorhands scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Strålman moves out of range of the strikes.
Strålman throws a front kick aimed at Scissorhands's knee but Scissorhands avoids it well.
Scissorhands quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Scissorhands keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Scissorhands avoids the head kick by Strålman.
Scissorhands buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Strålman misses with a looping left.
Strålman tries to work over Scissorhands's front leg with a kick but Scissorhands checks it.
Scissorhands was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A lazy left from Scissorhands finds it's target.
Scissorhands throws a shot to the body.
A big left from Scissorhands misses.
Scissorhands misses with an uppercut. Strålman saw that one coming.
A nice side step and Strålman releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Strålman connects with the punch.
Strålman throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Scissorhands.
Scissorhands moves away from the strike by Strålman.
Strålman checks a leg kick nicely.
Scissorhands connects with a solid leg kick.
Strålman lands a lovely overhand right.
Scissorhands throws out a loose jab but Strålman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Scissorhands checks a leg kick nicely.
Strålman misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice defenses there by Strålman.
Scissorhands tried to score with a low kick but Strålman checks it.
Strålman misses with a straight right.
Nice jab there from Strålman.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Anton Strålman will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Strålman bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Scissorhands's head.
Nice straight punches there by Strålman. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Strålman.
Strålman lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Strålman tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Strålman goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Strålman, as that shot connected.
Scissorhands on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Strålman throws a shot from downtown. Scissorhands moves away and avoids it.
Strålman scores with a leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Strålman.
Scissorhands throws a leg kick
and Strålman counters with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Scissorhands fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Strålman is out of range.
Anton Strålman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Scissorhands lands a leg kick that knocks Strålman off balance momentarily.
Strålman throws out a powerful jab.
Scissorhands connects with an inside leg kick.
Strålman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Strålman stuns Scissorhands with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Strålman swings for the body but Scissorhands moves out of range.
Scissorhands tried to counter with a leg kick but Strålman avoided it.
Strålman scores with a leg kick.
Scissorhands tries to work over Strålman's front leg with a kick but Strålman checks it.
A good leg kick by Scissorhands. #T1#
Scissorhands looks for the body kick but Strålman saw that one coming.
Scissorhands tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Strålman is able to avoid easily.
Strålman throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Strålman with a jab.
Strålman stalks Scissorhands and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Scissorhands's face. Scissorhands staggers backwards, shaken.
Scissorhands keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Strålman throws a wild body kick that Scissorhands sees coming a mile off.
Scissorhands checks a low kick from Strålman.
A head kick misses from Strålman.
Scissorhands throws a quick counter kick to the body but Strålman avoids it.
Strålman fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Scissorhands on the side of the head.
A slapping leg kick lands for Strålman.
Strålman lands with a straight right. Scissorhands didn't see that one coming.
Strålman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Strålman has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Scissorhands is looking to slow Strålman down with leg kicks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Scissorhands misses the shot to the body.
Scissorhands has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Strålman scores with a decent looking hook.
Scissorhands misses with a hook. Strålman ducked under it nicely.
Scissorhands throws a nice outside leg kick.
Scissorhands fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Strålman has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T2#
Scissorhands with a jab.
Nice defenses there by Scissorhands.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Scissorhands might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Scissorhands takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Scissorhands swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Strålman throws a sloppy head kick and Scissorhands moves out of range easily.
Strålman blocks the body kick.
Scissorhands takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Scissorhands has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Strålman.
Strålman looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Strålman lunges at Scissorhands with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Scissorhands's hand.
Strålman's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Scissorhands looks to land a right hand but Strålman moved out of range.
Strålman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A swing and a miss from Strålman.
A little feinted left hand from Scissorhands on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Scissorhands scores with a kick to the midsection.
Strålman walks into a stiff left hand from Scissorhands.
A big left from Strålman misses.
Strålman misses with an uppercut. Scissorhands saw that one coming.
Scissorhands throws a jab but it's blocked by Strålman.
Strålman now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anton Strålman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Strålman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Scissorhands.
Edward Scissorhands has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Scissorhands throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Scissorhands throws a body shot but no joy.
Scissorhands throws a body kick that misses.
A leg kick checked by Strålman.
A nice leg kick lands there from Scissorhands.
Strålman lands with a good body shot.
Scissorhands looks to land a left hand but Strålman moved out of range nicely.
Strålman raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Scissorhands is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Strålman's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Scissorhands misses the jab.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Scissorhands 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 Strålman has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Strålman and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Scissorhands takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Strålman cracks Scissorhands with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Scissorhands throws a hook to the side of Strålman's head but Strålman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scissorhands tries to land a leg kick but Strålman saw it coming and moves away.
A little jabbing left from Strålman on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Scissorhands throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Strålman counters with a straight right hand.
Strålman changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Strålman closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Strålman avoids the body shot from Scissorhands.
Strålman lands a head kick. Scissorhands smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #T1#
Scissorhands misses the shot to the body.
Scissorhands fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Scissorhands shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Strålman looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Strålman's corner calls for a 1-2. Strålman obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A lazy body kick from Scissorhands
and Strålman counters with a nice uppercut.
Scissorhands fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Strålman is out of range.
Strålman cracks Scissorhands with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Scissorhands takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Scissorhands takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Scissorhands looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Scissorhands turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Strålman scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Scissorhands attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Scissorhands tries to score with a low kick but Strålman moves his leg out of the way.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Strålman lands with a shot to the body.
Scissorhands throws a right hand that misses
and Scissorhands takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Scissorhands attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Strålman dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Scissorhands. That did some damage!
Scissorhands misses with a looping right.
Strålman feints a counter leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Strålman. That's going to slow Scissorhands down. #T2#
A jab from Scissorhands misses.
Strålman tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Scissorhands throws a front kick aimed at Strålman's knee but Strålman avoids it well.
Anton Strålman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Good shot there by Strålman.
Scissorhands throws a hook to the side of Strålman's head but Strålman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Scissorhands sizes up Strålman with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Scissorhands listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Scissorhands throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Strålman counters with a nice uppercut.
Strålman feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Scissorhands's calf.
Strålman connects with a solid leg kick.
Strålman scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Scissorhands looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Strålman fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice leg kick lands there from Strålman.
Strålman catches Scissorhands with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jab, jab by Scissorhands - just one landing.
Strålman connects with a crisp jab.
Strålman tries to move into range but Scissorhands moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#ROC#
Strålman is rocked!

And that's the end of the fight!
Anton Strålman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Strålman 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Anton Strålman!
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Anton Strålman!
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight for Anton Strålman!

Anton Strålman wins by unanimous decision!
In his post fight interview, Anton Strålman started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: NSC 36: Woo vs Le
Date: Jul 02, 2019

#R1#
Agnarsson looks to land a combination but Strålman avoids it well.
Agnarsson throws a body shot but no joy.
A shot to the body from Agnarsson misses
and Strålman counters with a thumping low kick.
Agnarsson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Strålman.
Strålman takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Agnarsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Agnarsson misses with a wild body shot.
The fighters circling - Strålman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Strålman throws a shot from downtown. Agnarsson moves away and avoids it.
Strålman takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Agnarsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Strålman fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Agnarsson.
Agnarsson loads up on a big right hand but Strålman slips the punch.
Agnarsson swings widly with a right hand
and Strålman counters with a left to the body.
Nice body punch from Strålman.
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!
Agnarsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Agnarsson misses the target.
Strålman lands a leg kick that knocks Agnarsson off balance momentarily.
Agnarsson throws a poor cross that misses
letting Strålman counter with a right hand.
Agnarsson moves into range and connects with a jab.
The fighters circling - Strålman throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
Agnarsson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Strålman throws the kick towards the body but Agnarsson avoids it.
Agnarsson is looking to counter punch.
Strålman lands a nice shot to the body.
Agnarsson misses with a body shot.
Agnarsson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Agnarsson. Strålman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Strålman swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Agnarsson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Strålman connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Agnarsson momentarily.
Strålman throws a body shot but no joy.
Strålman scores with a jab to the body.
Strålman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It seemed like Strålman was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Agnarsson misses with a head kick.
Agnarsson moves away from the strike by Strålman.
Strålman loads up on a big right hand but Agnarsson slips the punch.
Strålman avoids the head kick by Agnarsson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Strålman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Strålman has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Agnarsson slips under a jab from Strålman.
Strålman misses with a hook.
Strålman misses with an uppercut.
As Strålman backs away, Agnarsson returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Strålman's corner calls for a 1-2. Strålman obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T2#
Agnarsson tries to land a front kick but Strålman steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Agnarsson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Agnarsson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Strålman chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Agnarsson can pounce on him.
Strålman connects with a high kick.
Agnarsson lands a body shot.
Agnarsson avoids the head kick by Strålman.
Agnarsson avoids the body shot from Strålman.
Agnarsson tests Strålman's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Strålman fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Agnarsson is out of range.
Agnarsson misses with a left hand
letting Strålman counter with a right hand.
Agnarsson takes a swing at Strålman's ribcage but misses.
Agnarsson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Strålman.
Strålman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Agnarsson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Strålman misses with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Strålman tried to score with a low kick but Agnarsson checks it.
Agnarsson misses with a straight left.
Agnarsson bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Strålman thows a body kick. Agnarsson tries to catch it but that hurt him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anton Strålman dominated that 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.
#R2#
Strålman scores with a jab to the body.
Agnarsson lands with a hook. Strålman tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Agnarsson lands with an uppercut that bounces Strålman off the ropes and back into range.
Anton Strålman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Agnarsson connects with a body shot that sends Strålman's belly button to the back.
Strålman throws a body shot but no joy.
Strålman shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Agnarsson misses with an uppercut. Strålman saw that one coming.
Agnarsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Strålman is just out of range.
Agnarsson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Strålman lands a really nice looking cross but Agnarsson seems unphased.
Strålman lands with a cross.
Strålman throws a jab but it's blocked by Agnarsson.
Agnarsson takes a swing at Strålman's ribcage but misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Strålman lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Strålman lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Strålman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Agnarsson.
Agnarsson throws a solid leg kick but Strålman takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Agnarsson.
Strålman moves away from the strike by Agnarsson.
A head kick misses from Strålman.
Strålman misses with a straight right. #T1#
Agnarsson misses with a head kick.
Strålman lands with a nice body punch.
Agnarsson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Strålman takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Strålman misses with a hook. Agnarsson ducked under it nicely.
Strålman throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Agnarsson has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Agnarsson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Agnarsson just misses with a punch to the body.
Strålman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd cheers as Agnarsson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Strålman doesn't seem phased though.
Agnarsson scores with a jab to the body.
Agnarsson slips under a jab from Strålman.
Strålman chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Agnarsson checks a leg kick nicely.
Agnarsson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Good standup being displayed there by Strålman as he connects with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Strålman chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Strålman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Agnarsson throws out the jab.
A big right from Strålman misses. #T2#
Agnarsson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Agnarsson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Agnarsson wants to land a leg kick but Strålman is out of range.
Agnarsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Strålman moves out of range of the body kick.
Agnarsson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Strålman works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Strålman with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Agnarsson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Agnarsson misses with an uppercut.
Agnarsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Strålman.
Strålman throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Agnarsson on the side of the head.
Strålman throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Strålman scores with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Strålman staying out of range there.
Donk. Strålman catches Agnarsson right on the button with a cross.
Strålman checks the leg kick nicely there.
Strålman thumps Agnarsson with a low kick.
Agnarsson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Strålman was well out of range. Poor timing from Agnarsson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Anton Strålman will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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#
Agnarsson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Strålman swings for the body but Agnarsson moves out of range.
Agnarsson throws a leg kick
and Strålman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Agnarsson looks to throw the jab but Strålman is out of range.
Agnarsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Agnarsson misses with a body shot.
Agnarsson misses with a straight right.
Strålman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Strålman avoids the body shot from Agnarsson.
Strålman loads up on a big right hand but Agnarsson slips the punch.
Agnarsson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Strålman cracks Agnarsson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Strålman tries a low kick but Agnarsson avoids it.
Strålman lands a nice shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Agnarsson checks the leg kick.
Agnarsson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Strålman walks into a jab.
Agnarsson takes a kick to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Agnarsson cracks the inside of Strålman's front leg.
Agnarsson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Strålman manages to avoid it.
Agnarsson jabs at Strålman's body.#T1#
Strålman with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Agnarsson to score with a decent uppercut.
Grimur Agnarsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Strålman throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Strålman throws a poor cross that misses
and Agnarsson counters with a two punch combo.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Strålman 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 Agnarsson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Agnarsson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Strålman slips under a jab.
Strålman blocks a low kick nicely.
Strålman throws a body punch but Agnarsson moves out of range.
Strålman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Agnarsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Strålman.
Agnarsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Strålman.
Strålman throws a body shot but no joy.
Strålman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Strålman throws a nice outside leg kick.
Agnarsson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Agnarsson scores with a shot to the body.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Agnarsson. Strålman shrugs it off though.
Strålman dodges the punch combination from Agnarsson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Agnarsson throws a low kick but Strålman avoids it.#T2#
A swing and a miss from Agnarsson.
Jab from Strålman.
Agnarsson lands a nice looking body shot.
Strålman lands with a hook. Agnarsson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Agnarsson tries to bum rush Strålman with a series of wild strikes but Strålman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Strålman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A little feinted left hand from Agnarsson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Strålman ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Strålman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Agnarsson.
Agnarsson slips a jab from Strålman.
Strålman connects with a body shot.
Strålman avoids the body shot from Agnarsson.
Strålman throws a shot from downtown. Agnarsson moves away and avoids it.
Agnarsson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Strålman.
Strålman is looking to slow Agnarsson down with leg kicks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Agnarsson sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Agnarsson throws a body shot but no joy.
Agnarsson misses with a straight left.
Strålman scores with a kick to the midsection.

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 Grimur Agnarsson.
Well Strålman 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Anton Strålman!
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Anton Strålman!
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Anton Strålman!

Anton Strålman wins by unanimous decision!
A less than humble Anton Strålman misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: NSC 30: Power vs Wright
Date: Jun 11, 2019

#R1#
A nice combination there by Strålman.
Strålman has been working on his boxing with his coaches at whitey's gym in the buildup to the fight.
Strålman misses with a leg kick.
Buchanan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Strålman slips under a jab.
Buchanan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Strålman goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Buchanan with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Strålman to score with a decent uppercut.
Buchanan throws a lazy uppercut
and Strålman counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Strålman misses with a low kick.
Buchanan has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Strålman finds it's way round the side to connect with Buchanan's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Strålman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Strålman scores with a jab to the body.
Buchanan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Strålman.
Strålman changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Strålman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Strålman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Strålman is looking to wear down Buchanan with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Strålman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Anton Strålman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Strålman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Buchanan staying out of range there.
Strålman works Buchanan's body with a nice hook.
Buchanan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T1#
Strålman throws the left hand but Buchanan avoids the punch easily.
Strålman misses with a looping left.
Strålman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Buchanan moves away.
Nice body punch from Strålman.
Buchanan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Buchanan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A shot to the body from Strålman misses
and Buchanan counters with a solid body kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Strålman.
Buchanan tries to bum rush Strålman with a series of wild strikes but Strålman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Strålman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Buchanan throws out the jab.
It looked like Strålman wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Buchanan throws a sloppy head kick and Strålman moves out of range easily.
Strålman throws a nice inside leg kick.
Strålman has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Strålman there as he acknowledges the shot.
Buchanan on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
An inside leg kick from Buchanan misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Buchanan checks a low kick from Strålman.#CL2#
Buchanan forces Strålman back against the ropes and clinches.#T2##BC#
Strålman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Good leg kick by Strålman there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Strålman misses with a low kick as Buchanan jumps back.#CL2#
Buchanan instigates a clinch.
Buchanan misses with the head strike.
Strålman lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Buchanan backwards.
A short uppercut from Strålman.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Strålman creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Strålman scores with a shot to the side of Buchanan's head.
Strålman misses with a punch on the inside.
Strålman blocks an uppercut.
Strålman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Strålman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Strålman lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Buchanan backwards.
Buchanan lands a left hand. #BC#
Strålman manages to break the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Buchanan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Strålman tests Buchanan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Strålman lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Strålman turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anton Strålman dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Strålman throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Buchanan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Strålman.
Buchanan is looking for the big counter here.
A big right from Buchanan misses.
Strålman motions for Buchanan to come forward. Strålman throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Buchanan is looking for the big counter here.
Strålman throws a low kick but Buchanan avoids it.
Buchanan on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Strålman gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ross Buchanan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Buchanan tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Strålman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
It looked like Strålman wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Strålman throws a nice inside leg kick. #CL2#
Buchanan has closed the distance and engaged Strålman in a clinch.
Strålman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Strålman lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Strålman lands with a light punch inside.
Buchanan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short uppercut from Strålman.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Strålman.
Strålman can't find room to land a body shot as Buchanan controls the action. #BC#
Strålman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Strålman feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Buchanan's calf.
Buchanan keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #T1#
Strålman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Buchanan moves away.
Strålman moves into range and connects with a jab.
Strålman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Buchanan can do to turn this around?
Strålman throws out a leg kick but Buchanan moves out of range and Strålman only half commits.
Jab, jab by Strålman - just one landing.
Buchanan takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Strålman throws a low kick but Buchanan moves out of range easily.
Buchanan throws a right hand that misses
and Strålman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Buchanan takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Strålman just misses with a punch to the body.
Buchanan's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Buchanan tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Strålman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Strålman cracks a nice hook into Buchanan's ribs.
Strålman tried to score with a low kick but Buchanan checks it.
Strålman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Strålman lands a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Buchanan throws a body kick that misses.
Strålman tried to score with a low kick but Buchanan checks it.
Buchanan falls off balance throwing a combination
and Strålman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
Buchanan avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A jab from Strålman misses.
Buchanan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Strålman lands an overhand right.
Strålman throws a nice inside leg kick.
Buchanan just misses with a punch to the body.
Strålman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Strålman avoids a kick to the body.
Strålman throws a half hearted mid kick.
Strålman tests Buchanan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Strålman throws a head kick but Buchanan moves out of range.
Strålman lands with a good body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL2#
Buchanan has taken the fight to the clinch.
Buchanan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Strålman lands a left hand that snaps the head of Buchanan backwards.
Strålman gets through Buchanan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Strålman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anton Strålman dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Strålman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Strålman finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Buchanan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Strålman manages to avoid it.
Buchanan throws a sloppy head kick and Strålman moves out of range easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Strålman misses the target.
Buchanan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Buchanan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Strålman lands with a kick to the ribs.
Strålman goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Buchanan motions for Strålman to come forward. Buchanan throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Strålman's jab looks to have found its range, popping Buchanan under the eye.
Strålman connects with a solid leg kick.
Strålman thumps Buchanan with a low kick.
Buchanan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Strålman.
Buchanan takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Strålman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Strålman with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Buchanan checks a low kick from Strålman.
Buchanan is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T1#
Buchanan takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Buchanan drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Strålman keeps the fight on the outside.
Buchanan takes one to the chin there.
Strålman ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ross Buchanan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Buchanan takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Buchanan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Strålman chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Strålman lands a body shot.
A punch combination from Buchanan misses.
Buchanan throws a lazy right hand but Strålman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Strålman jabs at Buchanan's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Buchanan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Strålman swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A jab from Strålman finds it's way through Buchanan's defenses.
Buchanan misses with a kick to the body
and Strålman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Strålman connects with a solid leg kick.
Buchanan takes one to the chin there.#T2#
Strålman avoids a kick to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Strålman. Buchanan does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Strålman crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Buchanan - the referee stops the clock and Strålman gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Buchanan. Strålman manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Anton Strålman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Strålman lands with a hook. Buchanan tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Strålman connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Buchanan has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Buchanan there as he acknowledges the shot.
Anton Strålman is winning the standup battle so far.
Strålman moves into range and connects with a jab.
Strålman moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Strålman.
Buchanan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Strålman is looking to land body kicks.
Buchanan misses with a wild combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Strålman with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A punch lands to the side of Buchanan 's head but he takes it in his stride.

And that's the end of the fight!
Anton Strålman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Strålman 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Anton Strålman!
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Anton Strålman!
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Anton Strålman!

Anton Strålman wins by unanimous decision!
A very excited looking Anton Strålman rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: NSC 22: Power vs Frost
Date: May 14, 2019

#R1#
Strålman throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Miller stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Strålman throws a sloppy head kick and Miller moves out of range easily.
Strålman looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#TD#
Strålman gets caught napping as Miller dives in and scores a takedown. Strålman manages to retain guard.
Miller throws a big right hand that misses.
Strålman utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Miller wants to control from the top but Strålman keeps moving.
Strålman is pulling down on Miller's head. It's preventing any offense from Miller, at least for the moment.
Strålman trying to keep a closed guard but Miller is proving a slippery customer.
Strålman utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller distracts Strålman with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Strålman utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Strålman seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Miller postures up in Strålman's guard and throws a big left but Strålman blocks it. #T1#
Miller scoring with some ground and pound.
Strålman trying to control the position.
Strålman is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Miller throws a big right hand that misses.
Miller postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Miller missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Miller 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.
Strålman working a defensive guard here.
Strålman utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Strålman keeping moving, preventing Miller from controlling successfully.
Miller throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Strålman keeping moving, preventing Miller from controlling successfully.
Miller 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. #T2#
Miller is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Miller makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Miller trying to control but Strålman is working from the bottom.
Strålman avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Miller working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Strålman is trying to keep Miller in close.
Miller trying to control the position from guard on top but Strålman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Strålman utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ken Miller dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Strålman stuffs the takedown.
Strålman cracks a nice hook into Miller's ribs.
Anton Strålman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Strålman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Miller.
Strålman bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Strålman works Miller's body with a nice hook.
Miller changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Strålman tries to avoid it but Miller manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Strålman to the ground. Strålman escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Miller has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ken Miller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Strålman connects with a solid leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Strålman throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Miller's head.
Strålman digs a good body shot into Miller's ribs.
Miller throws a body punch but Strålman moves out of range.
Miller fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Strålman avoids it really well and circles away.
Strålman looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1#
Strålman lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Anton Strålman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Miller fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Strålman throws a body punch but Miller moves out of range.
Donk. Strålman catches Miller right on the button with a cross.
Miller keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Strålman sizes up Miller with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Miller shoots in for a takedown but Strålman shows good takedown defense.
Miller on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Strålman scores with a nice strike.#T2#
Strålman scores with a shot to the body.
Miller shoots in for a double leg but Strålman sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Strålman lands with a right hand.
Strålman misses with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Strålman stuffs the takedown attempt from Miller. Miller gets slowly back to his feet.
Strålman appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nice body kick from Strålman.
Nice uppercut lands for Strålman. That snapped Miller's head back.
Strålman scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Miller lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Strålman at a distance.
Strålman feints and then cracks Miller's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Miller down.
Miller takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Strålman wants to slow Miller down by chopping away at his legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anton Strålman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Miller just misses with a punch to the body.
A big left from Strålman misses.
Miller attempts a counter takedown but Strålman avoids it well and moves away.#TD#
Miller shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Miller showed some decent athleticism there.
Strålman is pressing down on Miller's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Strålman keeping moving, preventing Miller from controlling successfully.
Miller tries to free his leg and advance position but Strålman is retaining full guard.
Miller is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strålman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Miller is one step ahead there.
Miller wants to control from the top but Strålman keeps moving. #T1#
Miller in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Strålman is on top in guard. #REVB#
Strålman won't allow Miller to sweep him here. #SUB#
Miller is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Strålman has his hands clasped together but Miller extends and breaks Strålman's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Miller.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ken Miller!
Ken Miller bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: NSC 18: Ribbler vs Salieri
Date: Apr 30, 2019

#R1#
Strålman misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Coutinho counters with a left to the body.
Anton Strålman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Coutinho shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Strålman but Strålman pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Strålman, right into the meat.
Strålman throws a sloppy head kick
and Coutinho counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Strålman finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Strålman throws a nice head kick! #CUT2#
It looks like Marilson Coutinho has been cut.
Strålman just misses with a punch to the body.
Strålman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Coutinho attempts a counter takedown but Strålman avoids it well and moves away.
Strålman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Strålman feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Coutinhos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Strålman lands a nice looking body shot.
Coutinho scores with a nice right hand.
Strålman fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Coutinho.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Strålman loads up on a big right hand but Coutinho slips the punch.
Strålman doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Strålman lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Strålman just misses with a punch to the body.
Coutinho throws a lazy right hand but Strålman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1#
Strålman avoids a punch combination nicely.
Strålman swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Coutinho uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Strålman.
A slapping leg kick lands for Strålman.
Strålman throws a hook but Coutinho blocks it.
Strålman fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Coutinho has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Strålman throws a low kick but it's checked well by Coutinho.
Strålman wants to slow Coutinho down by chopping away at his legs.
Strålman misses with a wild body shot.
Strålman delivers a nice body kick.
Coutinho jabs at Strålman's body.
Strålman blocks a jab.
Coutinho fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Strålman manages to avoid it.
Coutinho keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd cheers as Coutinho lands an impressive looking overhand right. Strålman doesn't seem phased though.
Strålman swings for the body but Coutinho moves out of range.
Strålman slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Coutinho misses with a body shot. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Coutinho throws a jab when Strålman was well out of range.
Strålman connects with a leg kick. Coutinho looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Strålman lands a nice shot that snaps Coutinho's head back.
Coutinho connects with a good right hand that stumbles Strålman. Strålman circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Strålman displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Coutinho.
Strålman feints a counter leg kick.
Strålman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Coutinho takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Strålman's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Coutinho connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Strålman scrambles back to his feet.
Strålman misses with a leg kick.
Coutinho bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Strålman jabs at Coutinho's body.
Coutinho keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Coutinho looks to land a left hand but Strålman moved out of range nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Coutinho fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Strålman manages to avoid it.
Coutinho moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice shot by Coutinho.
Jab by Strålman.
Strålman throws a jab but it's blocked by Coutinho.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anton Strålman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marilson Coutinho's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Coutinho checks the leg kick.
Coutinho changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Coutinho blocks a head kick by Strålman.
Coutinho throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Coutinho checks a leg kick.
Strålman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Coutinho thuds a left hand into Strålman's body.
Strålman misses with an uppercut
and Coutinho cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Strålman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Coutinho is looking to wear down Strålman with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Coutinho has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Strålman finds it's way round the side to connect with Coutinho's head.
Strålman scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Coutinho goes for a double leg but Strålman avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Strålman continues to drive forward.
Strålman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Coutinho.
It looks like Coutinho has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Jab, jab by Coutinho - just one landing.
Coutinho rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Strålman counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Strålman lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Strålman throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Strålman throws a push kick but Coutinho slaps the foot to one side.
An inside leg kick lands from Strålman. #TD#
Coutinho drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#T1#
Coutinho preventing the sweep.
Coutinho wants to pass the guard but Strålman is keeping the position.
Coutinho works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Strålman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Coutinho lands with a punch from half guard.
Strålman is looking for a sweep. Coutinho is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Coutinho seems to be working for a kimura but Strålman defends the submission attempt.
Coutinho thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Strålman wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Coutinho wants to lay and pray for a moment but Strålman keeps working. #T2#
Coutinho wants to pass the guard but Strålman is defending well. #SUB#
Coutinho is trying to work for a kimura but Strålman is defending well.
Strålman is trying to maintain the position but Coutinho is very close to passing his half guard.
Coutinho sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Strålman defending well though.
Coutinho prevents Strålman from standing back up.
Strålman tries to roll over but Coutinho keeps him under control.#SUB#
Strålman is defending against the submission attempts here by Coutinho.
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 Marilson Coutinho will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Marilson Coutinho's cut.
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#
A slapping leg kick lands for Strålman.
Coutinho fails with a takedown attempt.
Coutinho bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Coutinho tries to counter with a takedown but Strålman is quick to defend against it.
Coutinho fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Strålman looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A solid leg kick lands there for Strålman.
Strålman misses with a low kick as Coutinho jumps back.
Strålman lands with a thumping leg kick.
Coutinho keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Strålman throws a leg kick #TD#
and Coutinho decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Strålman's guard.#SUB#
Coutinho thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Coutinho drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Strålman dives on top into guard.#REVB##SUB#
Strålman got a little sloppy there for a moment and Coutinho has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Strålman has managed to get both his arms back between Coutinho's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T1##SUB#
Coutinho working for a triangle but Strålman defends it easily. #SUB#
Coutinho looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Coutinho has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Strålman can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Strålman wants to get up but he can't break Coutinho's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB#
Coutinho working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Strålman has passed into half guard!
Marilson Coutinho overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Coutinho trying to control from the bottom. #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.#SUB#
Coutinho with the active half guard here but Strålman passes nicely into side control.
Strålman happy to just control the position for now.
Anton Strålman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Strålman wants to stand but Coutinho is controlling his arm.
Strålman controls the position from side control.
Marilson Coutinho has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Strålman really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Coutinho. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Coutinho is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Strålman is trying to control the action in half guard but Coutinho is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Coutinho punching from the bottom. #SUB#
Coutinho is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Strålman pulls his head out easily.
We've been informed that Strålman has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Coutinho flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Anton Strålman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Strålman 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Anton Strålman!
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Anton Strålman!
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Anton Strålman!

Anton Strålman wins by unanimous decision!
After the fight, Anton Strålman was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: NSC 11: Joy vs Salieri
Date: Apr 02, 2019

#R1#
Strålman misses with a low kick.
Norris went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Strålman, right into the meat.
A leg kick checked by Norris.
Norris is looking for a counter combo.
Norris chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Strålman can pounce on him.
Norris misses with a body shot
and Strålman counters with a straight right hand.
Strålman cracks the inside of Norris's front leg.
Norris lands the left hand.
A low kick from Strålman is predictable there
letting Norris counter with a right hand.
Strålman connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Strålman wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Strålman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Norris.
Anton Strålman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Strålman throws a body punch but Norris moves out of range.
Norris moves out of range of the strikes.
Norris keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Norris fails in his attempt to clinch.
Strålman ducks under a wild hook from Norris.#T1#
Strålman throws a front kick aimed at Norris's knee but Norris avoids it well.
Strålman checks a low kick from Norris.
Strålman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Norris loads up on a big right hand but Strålman slips the punch.
Norris swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Norris wants to clinch up but Strålman keeps it at a distance.
Norris swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Strålman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Strålman just misses with a punch to the body.
Norris throws a big counter combination but Strålman scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Strålman connects with a right hand. Norris shakes it off.
Norris avoids the head kick by Strålman.
Norris swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Strålman throws a leg kick but Norris sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Strålman lands a nice shot to the body.
Strålman looks to score with a jab to the body but Norris is just out of range.
Norris swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Norris has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Strålman finds it's way round the side to connect with Norris's head.
Norris 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.
Strålman tries to land a front kick but Norris steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Norris misses with a hook.
Strålman doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Strålman is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Norris rather than just go for the knockout.#T2#
Norris with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Strålman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Strålman thows a leg kick but Norris checks it
enabling Norris to counter with a crisp jab.
Norris throws an off balance right hand
and Strålman counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Strålman lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Strålman thows a leg kick but Norris checks it
and Norris counters with a series of strikes. Strålman will be more careful next time no doubt.
Norris rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Strålman moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Strålman swings for the body but Norris moves out of range.
Strålman throws a sloppy head kick and Norris moves out of range easily.
As Strålman looks to move away, Norris throws a big counter combo but Strålman just gets out of the way.
Strålman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Norris ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Strålman moves away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A slow jab from Strålman misses its intended target.
A shot to the liver by Strålman. Beautiful body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Norris looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Strålman 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.

Anton Strålman dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Norris ducks under a wild hook from Strålman.
Strålman scores with a hook.
Strålman tries a head kick but it misses.
Strålman throws a jab when Norris was well out of range.
Strålman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Norris throws a nice inside leg kick.
Strålman cracks Norris with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Strålman has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Strålman scores with a hook.
Strålman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Norris misses with a straight left.
Strålman swings away with a body shot that misses
and Norris counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Strålman misses with a leg kick
and Norris counters with a straight right hand.
Norris misses with a head kick.
Strålman scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Strålman slips a jab from Norris.
Strålman turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Anton Strålman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Norris just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Norris looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Strålman throws a lazy right hand but Norris sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Strålman misses with a straight right.
Norris looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Strålman cracks the inside of Norris's front leg.
Norris takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A nice leg kick lands there from Strålman.
Norris bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Strålman scores with a jab to the body.
Norris looks to land a body kick but Strålman moved away.
Strålman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Norris.
Strålman throws a leg kick but Norris moved away.
Strålman misses with a left hand
and Norris counters with a three punch combo that has Strålman backing up. Strålman nods at Norris to acknowledge the strikes.
Strålman with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Norris to score with a decent uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Norris stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Strålman.#T2#
Strålman scores with a nice strike.
Norris avoids the head kick by Strålman.
Norris went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Norris tries to clinch but Strålman moves away
and Strålman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Strålman, right into the meat.
Strålman tests Norris's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Norris stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Strålman.
Strålman throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Norris on the side of the head. #CL#
Norris gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Strålman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Norris tries to close the distance and clinch but Strålman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Norris lands with a nice combination. Strålman backs away looking to recover.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Strålman throws a body punch but Norris moves out of range.
Strålman shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Strålman throws a leg kick
and Norris counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anton Strålman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Strålman fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Will Norris has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Strålman on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Strålman throws a leg kick
and Norris counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Strålman lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Strålman sizes up Norris with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Norris tries to close the distance and clinch but Strålman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Strålman misses the shot to the body.
Strålman lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Norris swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Strålman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Strålman lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Norris lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Strålman circles away quickly and effectively.
An inside leg kick lands from Strålman.
Strålman throws a right hand that misses
and Norris counters with a nice body shot.
Good leg kick by Strålman there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Norris throws a nice outside leg kick. #T1#
Strålman is looking to slow Norris down with leg kicks.
Norris gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Strålman.
Strålman throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Strålman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Strålman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Norris is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Norris moves forwards but Strålman connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CL#
Norris clinches up with Strålman and pushes him back against the ropes.
Strålman lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Strålman is looking to break free of the clinch but Norris has double underhooks.
Norris blocks a body shot from Strålman.
Strålman lands with a left to the head.
Norris blocking some punches.
Norris blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Norris fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Norris fails to land.
Strålman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Norris misses with a hook from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short left from Strålman. #T2#
Norris swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Norris working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Norris fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Strålman breaks from the clinch.
Anton Strålman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Norris tries to clinch there but Strålman circles away.
Norris moves out of range of the body kick.
Norris checks the leg kick.
Norris feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Strålman throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Norris counters with a nice body kick.
Norris misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Strålman.
Strålman connects with a nice looking jab.
Strålman throws a leg kick that is checked#KD#
and Norris counters with a combination of strikes to the head and body that crumple Strålman! #ROC#
Strålman is rocked!
Strålman works his way to full guard. Good work.
Strålman is still in real trouble! Can Norris finish him?
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Norris won't allow Strålman to get back to his feet.
Strålman seems to have recovered his senses.
Norris throwing strikes but missing. #SUB#
Norris drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Strålman dives on top into guard.#REVB#

And that's the end of the fight!
Anton Strålman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Strålman 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Anton Strålman!
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Anton Strålman!
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Anton Strålman!

Anton Strålman wins by unanimous decision!
Anton Strålman was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: NSC 5: Hawk vs Scarn
Date: Mar 05, 2019

#R1#
Strålman swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A head kick by Experiment misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Experiment keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Strålman.
Experiment ducks right into an uppercut from Strålman.
Experiment swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Strålman misses with a shot to the body
and Experiment counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Strålman throws a lazy right hand but Experiment sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Strålman fakes the leg kick and cracks Experiment in the body.
Strålman misses with a jab to the body
and Strålman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Experiment throws a leg kick but Strålman sees it coming and moves out of range.
Strålman defending well as Experiment loads up on a big left hand.
Experiment fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Strålman checks it well.
Experiment uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Strålman.
Strålman lands with a shot to the body.
Strålman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Experiment.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Experiment slips a jab and a cross from Strålman.
Experiment feints a counter leg kick.
Strålman tries to score with a low kick but Experiment moves his leg out of the way.
Experiment takes one to the side of the head.
Strålman ducks under a wild hook from Experiment.#T1#
The crowd cheers as Experiment lands an impressive looking overhand right. Strålman doesn't seem phased though.
Experiment misses with a looping left.
Experiment misses the shot to the body.
Strålman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Strålman gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Experiment throws a nice inside leg kick.
Strålman looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Experiment is looking to clinch.
Experiment loads up on a big right hand but Strålman slips the punch.
Strålman blocks a head kick by Experiment.
Experiment fails with an attempt to clinch.
Experiment misses with a jab to the body
and Strålman counters with a head kick. That will keep Experiment thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Strålman walks into a straight right hand from Experiment.
Experiment cracks Strålman with a right hand to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A chopping leg kick lands by Strålman.
Experiment takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Strålman blocks a jab.
Strålman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
Strålman misses with a hook.
Experiment checks a leg kick.
Strålman with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Experiment throws a head kick that misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Experiment.
A head kick misses from Strålman.
Experiment checks a leg kick nicely.
Anton Strålman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A good leg kick by Strålman.
Strålman punishes Experiment's body with a nice straight punch.
Strålman just misses with a punch to the body.
Strålman is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Experiment misses with a wild body shot.
Experiment pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Experiment throws a nice inside leg kick.
Experiment digs a good hook to Strålman's body.
Strålman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Experiment.
Strålman lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
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 Anton Strålman will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Strålman works the jab nicely.
Strålman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Strålman lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Strålman misses with a hook.
Experiment appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A slow jab from Strålman misses its intended target.
Strålman misses with a body kick.
Strålman on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Strålman misses with a body punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Experiment tests Strålman's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Experiment has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Strålman swings for the body but Experiment moves out of range.
Experiment feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Strålman's calf.
Strålman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Strålman lands with a shot to the body.
Strålman throws a looping overhand right but Experiment ducks down to avoid it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A nice leg kick lands there from Strålman.
A leg kick checked by Experiment.
Experiment throws a jab but it's blocked by Strålman.
Strålman jabs Experiment to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T1##CL2#
Experiment clinches up with Strålman and pushes him back against the ropes.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Experiment.
Experiment misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Strålman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Strålman fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Experiment has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Experiment looks to land a right hand but Strålman moved out of range.
Experiment wants to land a leg kick but Strålman is out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Experiment 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Strålman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Experiment.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Strålman, as that shot connected.
Strålman lands a jab to Experiment's midsection.
Strålman moves out of range of the strikes.
Experiment lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Some wild striking there from Experiment.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Strålman connects with a body shot that sends Experiment's belly button to the back.
Strålman motions for Experiment to come forward. Strålman throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
Experiment cracks Strålman with a right hand to the side of the head.
Experiment ducks right into an uppercut from Strålman.
Experiment tries to clinch up.
Strålman connects with a nice looking jab.
Experiment throws a low kick but Strålman moves out of range easily.
A jab from Strålman does it's job there.
Strålman swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Experiment counter with a right hand. #ROC2#
Strålman is rocked!
Experiment chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Strålman can pounce on him.
Strålman throws a shot from downtown. Experiment moves away and avoids it.
Experiment motions for Strålman to come forward. Experiment throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Strålman looks to score with a jab to the body but Experiment is just out of range.
Experiment darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Oh Strålman is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Strålman, right into the meat.
Experiment's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Strålman with a jab.
Strålman seems to have got his legs back now.
Strålman gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Experiment.
Strålman scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
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 Anton Strålman will probably get the nod.
That's time! Strålman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
The fighters circling - Experiment throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Experiment stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Strålman.
A low kick from Strålman is predictable there
and Experiment counters with a big right hand! Oh Strålman is in trouble here! Experiment follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Finnish Experiment!
Our winner, Finnish Experiment, 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: TWGC 24 (135lbs, D2): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jan 20, 2019

Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Joe Jennings (ranked 3314 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anton Strålman (ranked 1166 p4p, 55 weight class). Strålman is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Three Kings. Anton Strålman is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

176 cm
21 yrs
145 lbs

172 cm
26 yrs
140 lbs

Jennings

Strålman

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Joe Jennings! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Anton Strålman!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Cecil Peabody and Alan Glass.

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

Jennings tries to keep at a distance but Strålman has taken the fight into the clinch.

Strålman works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jennings (0) vs (2) Strålman

Jennings escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Strålman gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jennings manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Strålman manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jennings (2) vs (2) Strålman
Strålman is controlling Jennings's posture.
Let's hope that Strålman has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strålman keeping full guard, as Jennings tries to pass.
Strålman controlling Jennings's posture.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jennings is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Strålman wants to sweep but no luck.
Strålman has his hands on Jennings's head, controlling the position.
Jennings stopping the sweep attempt from Strålman.
Jennings wants to pass the guard but Strålman is keeping the position.
Jennings trying to control the position from guard on top but Strålman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Strålman is adopting a defensive guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jennings trying to control the position from guard on top but Strålman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Strålman looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Jennings puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Strålman controlling the position well.
Strålman is looking to improve his position.

Jennings seems to be looking for submissions.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jennings is pressing down on Strålman's thigh, looking to free his foot. Strålman is holding on for now.
Strålman is concentrating on defense, preventing Jennings from advancing position.
Strålman trying to control here.

Jennings seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Strålman is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Joe Jennings!

Event: DARE NYE BLAST
Date: Dec 31, 2018

#R1#
Strålman defending well as Lê loads up on a big left hand.
Strålman is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Lê with a body shot.
Lê tries to close the distance and clinch up but Strålman swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Lê drives through and clinches with Strålman against the cage.
Lê fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lê misses with a punch on the inside.
Lê working aggressively here.
Strålman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lê scores with a shot to the side of Strålman's head.
A right hook to the body lands for Strålman.
Lê misses with the head strike.
Strålman digs a right hand underneath Lê's ribcage. Lê let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A head punch on the inside from Lê fails to land.
Strålman lands a nice uppercut.
A hook to the body from Strålman.
Strålman looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Strålman misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lê.
Strålman working aggressively here.
Lê blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lê.
Strålman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Lê fails to land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Strålman takes a shot to the head.
Strålman blocks a body shot from Lê.
Lê lands an uppercut.#T1#
Strålman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lê tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Strålman's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lê.
Strålman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Strålman creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Lê.
Lê scores with a shoulder strike.
Strålman lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lê lands a left hand.
Lê misses with a hook to the ribs.
Strålman misses with a punch on the inside.
Lê blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Strålman misses with a punch on the inside.
Strålman lands with a short shot to the head.
Good body shot from Lê.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Strålman creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Lê - that landed with a thud.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lê misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Strålman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lê tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Strålman's elbow.
Lê lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Strålman misses with the head strike. #T2#
Lê tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Strålman's elbow.
Lê blocking some punches.
Lê misses with a hook from the clinch.
Strålman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Strålman misses with a punch to the body.
Lê tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Strålman's elbow. #BC2#
Strålman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lê cracks Strålman with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Strålman loads up on a big right hand but Lê slips the punch.
Lê throws a push kick but Strålman slaps the foot to one side.
Strålman takes a swing at Lê's ribcage but misses.
Strålman is looking to slow Lê down with leg kicks.
Strålman tests Lê's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lê fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Strålman misses the shot to the body.
Strålman misses with a head kick.
Lê looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lê throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Strålman counters with a straight right hand.
A swing and a miss from Strålman.
Strålman misses with a straight right. #T3#
Lê turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lê misses with a body kick.
Lê misses with a wild combination.
Lê on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Strålman. Strålman obviously looking to wear him down.
That kick from Strålman tenderised Lê's leg. Lê is trying to keep his angry face on.
A low kick from Strålman misses
and Lê counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lê slips under a jab.
A left lands for Strålman.
Lê keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Strålman moves out of range as Lê strikes.
Lê moves forwards but Strålman connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Lê throws the left hand but Strålman avoids the punch easily.
Strålman swings for the body but Lê moves out of range.
Strålman drops his hands momentarily and Lê takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Lê misses with a right hand
and Strålman counters with a straight right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Strålman throws a push kick but Lê slaps the foot to one side.
A little feinted left hand from Lê on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Strålman misses with a low kick as Lê jumps back.
Strålman misses with a body punch
and Lê connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
Strålman misses the shot to the body.
Strålman throws a leg kick but Lê checks it.
Lê misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Strålman tries to score with a low kick but Lê moves his leg out of the way.
A swing and a miss from Lê.
Strålman tries to work over Lê's front leg with a kick but Lê checks it.
Lê takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Lê with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lê uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Strålman.
Lê misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Strålman.
Lê connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Lê throws a low kick but it's checked well by Strålman.
Strålman just misses with a punch to the body.
Lê throws a body punch but Strålman moves out of range.
Strålman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lê cracks the inside of Strålman's front leg.
A jab from Strålman finds it's way through Lê's defenses.
Strålman misses the shot to the body.
Lê was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Strålman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Anton Strålman will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Lê slips a jab from Strålman.
Quân Lê has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lê displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Strålman throws out the jab.
Nice body punch from Lê.
Lê throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Strålman misses with a body kick.
Lê was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Strålman fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Anton Strålman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Strålman avoids a kick to the body.
Lê misses the shot to the body.
Strålman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lê misses the jab.
Lê lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lê.
Strålman throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strålman takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lê throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Strålman lands an overhand right.
Strålman misses with a body shot.
Lê throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Strålman.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lê keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Strålman.
Lê on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T1#
Lê throws out a powerful jab.
Lê swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Strålman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Strålman defending well as Lê loads up on a big left hand.
Lê throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Strålman counters with an inside leg kick.
Lê throws a shot from downtown. Strålman moves away and avoids it.
Strålman let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Strålman defending well as Lê loads up on a big left hand.
Lê throws a jab when Strålman was well out of range.
Lê throws a push kick but Strålman slaps the foot to one side.
A head kick from Strålman lands but Lê takes it in his stride.
Lê lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lê throws a jab but it's blocked by Strålman.
Strålman attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lê.
Strålman swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lê.
Lê misses with an uppercut. Strålman saw that one coming.
A big right from Lê misses.
Strålman just misses with a punch to the body.
Lê takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T2#
Strålman on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lê pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lê ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lê throws a right hand that misses
letting Strålman counter with a right hand.
Lê chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Strålman can pounce on him.
Strålman tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lê tried to counter with a leg kick but Strålman avoided it.
Strålman looks to score with a jab to the body but Lê is just out of range.
Strålman misses with a head kick.
Strålman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Strålman fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lê is out of range.
Strålman throws a shot from downtown. Lê moves away and avoids it.
Strålman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lê manages to avoid it.
Lê lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Strålman misses with a hook to the body
enabling Lê to counter with a crisp jab.
Strålman scores with a sloppy right hand. Lê should have avoided that one.
Strålman scores with a head kick.
Lê defending well as Strålman loads up on a big left hand.
A big left from Lê misses.
It seemed like Strålman was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Strålman tries to score with a low kick but Lê moves his leg out of the way.
Lê swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T3#
Strålman cracks Lê with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Strålman scoring well with a low kick there.
Strålman throws a wild body kick that Lê sees coming a mile off.
Lê seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Strålman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lê.
Lê throws a shot from downtown. Strålman moves away and avoids it.
Strålman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lê misses with a low kick as Strålman jumps back.
Lê fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lê uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Strålman.
Strålman missing with a left hand there. Lê was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lê scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lê throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Strålman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lê throws a hook to the side of Strålman's head but Strålman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Strålman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL#
Lê clinches up against the cage.
Lê throws a punch but it's blocked by Strålman.
Strålman lands a nice shot to the body.
Strålman lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Strålman throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
Strålman misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Strålman manages to break the clinch.
Strålman moves out of range as Lê strikes.
Lê chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Strålman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Strålman just misses with a punch to the body.
Strålman lands with a kick to the temple. Lê shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Lê misses with an uppercut. Strålman saw that one coming.
Strålman swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lê.
Strålman sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Strålman connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lê momentarily.
Lê takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Strålman throws a looping overhand right but Lê ducks down to avoid it.
A jab from Lê finds it's way through Strålman's defenses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Strålman throws a lazy right hand but Lê sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lê was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Strålman changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Strålman swings for the body but Lê moves out of range.
Strålman closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Strålman connects with a solid leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Anton Strålman will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Lê lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Strålman thumps Lê with a low kick.
Lê throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lê takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Strålman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lê tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Strålman paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Strålman throws out a powerful jab.
Lê fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Strålman is out of range.
Strålman with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Strålman misses with an attempted mid kick.
A jab lands there for Strålman.
Lê throws a hook but Strålman blocks it.
Strålman is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Lê lands a nice shot to the body.
Strålman attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Strålman keeps the fight on the outside.
Lê throws a hook but Strålman avoids it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Strålman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Strålman takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Strålman appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Strålman lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #T1#
Lê loads up on a big right hand but Strålman slips the punch.
Strålman thuds his right hand into Lê's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Lê lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Lê throws a jab when Strålman was well out of range.
Lê tries to clinch up.
Lê throws out a leg kick but Strålman moves out of range and Lê only half commits.
Strålman misses with a body shot
and Strålman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A telegraphed right hand from Strålman misses the target.
Strålman will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Lê appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Lê punishes Strålman's body with a nice straight punch.
Donk. Lê catches Strålman right on the button with a cross.
Strålman throws a head kick that Lê semi-blocks.
Strålman smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Strålman's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
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!
Strålman throws a leg kick but Lê checks it.
Lê throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Strålman on the side of the head.
Strålman sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lê.
Lê misses with a body kick.#T2#
Lê chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Strålman can pounce on him.
Lê throws out a powerful jab.#ROC#
Strålman is rocked!
Strålman walks into a left hand.
Strålman is still on wobbly legs! Can Lê finish him?
Lê throws a wild body kick that Strålman sees coming a mile off.
Lê avoids the head kick by Strålman.
Strålman misses with a low kick.
Lê tries to land a front kick but Strålman steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lê takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Strålman seems to have recovered his senses.
Lê swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lê throws out a loose jab but Strålman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lê thuds a left hand into Strålman's body.
Good standup being displayed there by Strålman as he connects with a hook.
Lê fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Strålman manages to avoid it.
Strålman thuds a left hand into Lê's body.
Lê takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lê looks for the body kick but Strålman saw that one coming.
Strålman comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T3#
Strålman blocks a jab.
Lê throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Strålman lands a really nice looking cross but Lê seems unphased.
Strålman throws an overhand right that lands on Lê's shoulder, as Lê tries to avoid the shot.
Lê half committed to a counter leg kick.
Lê connects with a leg kick. Strålman looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Anton Strålman is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Strålman throws a leg kick which misses Lê's front leg but catches the back leg as Lê tries to avoid it.
Lê looks to land a left hand but Strålman moved out of range nicely.
Lê pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Strålman appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Lê misses with a wild body shot.
Lê misses with a wild body shot.
Lê throws a lazy uppercut
and Strålman counters with a slapping leg kick.
A solid body kick from Strålman.
Strålman slips a jab from Lê.
Strålman cracks Lê with a good jab.
Strålman lands the left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Strålman scoring well with a low kick there.
Strålman takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Lê throws a low kick but Strålman moves out of range easily. #T4#
Strålman lands a leg kick that knocks Lê off balance momentarily.
Strålman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lê moves away.
Strålman scores with a nice right hand.
Lê misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lê avoids the body shot from Strålman.
Lê is looking to counter with a body kick.
A lazy left from Strålman finds it's target.
Strålman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Strålman looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Strålman lands a head shot.
Lê tests Strålman's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lê takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Strålman buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lê uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Strålman.
A telegraphed right hand from Lê misses the target.
Lê throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Strålman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Strålman throws out a counter right but Lê avoids it with no problem.
Strålman lands a jab to Lê's midsection.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Anton Strålman.
I've got Strålman 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: DARE 86
Date: Dec 08, 2018

#R1#
Strålman with a hook.
Strålman throws a shot to the body.
Strålman throws a low kick but Agnarsson moves out of range easily.
Strålman throws a leg kick
letting Agnarsson counter with a right hand.
Agnarsson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Strålman.
Strålman lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Agnarsson ducks under a wild hook from Strålman.
Strålman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Agnarsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Agnarsson slips under a jab from Strålman.
Agnarsson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Strålman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Strålman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Agnarsson throws a right and a left that Strålman avoids nicely.
Strålman attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Agnarsson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Strålman blocks a jab.
Nice shot lands for Strålman.
Strålman lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #T1#
Agnarsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Strålman.
Strålman takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Strålman dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Agnarsson. That did some damage!
Agnarsson walks into a stiff left hand from Strålman.
Agnarsson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Agnarsson tries to clinch but Strålman is having none of it.
Strålman lands with an uppercut that bounces Agnarsson off the cage and back into range.
A combination from Agnarsson does no damage.
Agnarsson throws a body punch but Strålman moves out of range.
Agnarsson backing away here, and Strålman unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Strålman fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Strålman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Agnarsson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Strålman lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Strålman scores with a sloppy right hand. Agnarsson should have avoided that one.
Agnarsson slips a jab from Strålman.
Strålman is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Agnarsson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Strålman on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T2#
Strålman walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Agnarsson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Strålman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Agnarsson misses the shot to the body.
Agnarsson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gentlemans Offence and Defense System in the buildup to the fight.
Agnarsson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Agnarsson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Strålman throws a lazy uppercut
and Agnarsson counters with a straight right hand.
Agnarsson scores with a jab to the body.
Strålman tries a low kick but Agnarsson avoids it.
Strålman misses with a low kick.
Strålman tries to land a leg kick but Agnarsson saw it coming and moves away.
Agnarsson scores with a jab to the body.
A cross from Strålman lands.
Strålman has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Anton Strålman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Strålman fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Agnarsson checks it well.
Strålman throws a body shot but no joy.
A little feinted left hand from Agnarsson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Strålman throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Agnarsson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Strålman thinking. #T3#
Agnarsson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Strålman misses the jab.
Strålman with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Strålman scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Strålman throws a good cross that connects.
Nice uppercut lands for Strålman. That snapped Agnarsson's head back.
Strålman misses the shot to the body.
Strålman misses with an uppercut
and Agnarsson counters with a right hand to the body.
Agnarsson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Strålman turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Strålman throws a low kick but it's checked well by Agnarsson.
Strålman looks to throw the jab but Agnarsson is out of range.
Agnarsson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Strålman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Strålman drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Agnarsson misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
Strålman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Strålman ducks right into an uppercut from Agnarsson.
Agnarsson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Strålman on the side of the head.
Agnarsson tries to clinch up
and Strålman counters with a nice body shot.
Strålman scores with a head kick.
Strålman misses with a straight right.
Agnarsson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Strålman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Strålman looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The crowd cheers as Strålman lands an impressive looking overhand right. Agnarsson doesn't seem phased though.
Agnarsson missing with a left hand there. Strålman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Strålman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Agnarsson moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anton Strålman dominated that round.
That's time! Agnarsson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Strålman throws a sloppy head kick and Agnarsson moves out of range easily.
Strålman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice straight punches there by Agnarsson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Agnarsson.
Strålman connects with a body shot that sends Agnarsson's belly button to the back.
Agnarsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Agnarsson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Strålman lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Agnarsson throws a body punch but Strålman moves out of range.
Agnarsson misses the jab.
Strålman scoring well with a low kick there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good standup being displayed there by Agnarsson as he connects with a hook.
Strålman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Agnarsson moves away.
Agnarsson misses with a double jab.
Agnarsson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Strålman was well out of range. Poor timing from Agnarsson.
Strålman misses with a low kick.
Anton Strålman seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Agnarsson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Strålman moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Strålman moves out of range of the strikes.
Strålman was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Agnarsson has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Agnarsson swings for the body but Strålman moves out of range.
Strålman throws a leg kick but Agnarsson moved away.
A telegraphed right hand from Agnarsson misses the target.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Strålman, right into the meat.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Agnarsson might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Strålman lands with an overhand left.
Strålman misses with a low kick.
Agnarsson throws a body punch but Strålman moves out of range.
Strålman tries to land a body kick
and Agnarsson counters with a two punch combo.
Strålman 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.
As Strålman tries to get set, Agnarsson tries to push him back and clinch up but Strålman manages to avoid the attempt.
Strålman throws a leg kick
and Agnarsson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Strålman tried to score with a low kick but Agnarsson checks it.
An attempted straight right counter from Agnarsson misses the target.
Strålman moves out of range of the strikes.
Strålman scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T2#
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!
Agnarsson swings for the body but Strålman moves out of range.
Strålman throws a leg kick but Agnarsson checks it.
Agnarsson scores with a hook to the body. Strålman takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Strålman throws an off balance right hand
and Agnarsson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Strålman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Agnarsson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Agnarsson avoids the body shot from Strålman.
Agnarsson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Agnarsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Strålman.
Strålman tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Agnarsson is able to avoid easily.
Agnarsson blocks a head kick by Strålman.
Strålman tries a head kick but it misses.
Strålman throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A head kick from Strålman lands but Agnarsson takes it in his stride. #T3#
Strålman walks into a left hand.
Agnarsson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Strålman 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.
Agnarsson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Strålman looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Agnarsson blocks a jab.
Decent striking displayed by Strålman there.
Agnarsson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Strålman was well out of range. Poor timing from Agnarsson.
Strålman throws a leg kick but Agnarsson checks it.
Agnarsson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Strålman throws out the jab.
A little feinted left hand from Agnarsson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Strålman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Agnarsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Strålman.
Strålman slips under a jab.
Agnarsson lands a jab-cross combination.
Agnarsson misses with a left hand
and Strålman counters with an outside leg kick.
Strålman lands with an uppercut that bounces Agnarsson off the cage and back into range.#T4#
Agnarsson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Strålman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Strålman throws a head kick that misses
and Agnarsson counters with a stiff right hand.
Strålman takes a swing at Agnarsson's ribcage but misses.
Agnarsson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Strålman fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Agnarsson is out of range.
Agnarsson blocks a leg kick.
Strålman throws a nice inside leg kick.
Agnarsson moves out of range of the body kick from Strålman.
Agnarsson lands with a right hand.
Agnarsson just misses with a punch to the body.
Agnarsson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Strålman.
Strålman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Agnarsson.
Strålman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Agnarsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Strålman.
Agnarsson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Crunch! Strålman slams his shin into Agnarsson's torso.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Anton Strålman will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds 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#
Strålman walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Agnarsson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Strålman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Strålman doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Strålman tries a head kick but it misses.
Agnarsson lands a jab-cross combination. #ROC#
Strålman is rocked!
Strålman feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Agnarssons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Strålman connects with a single shot there.
Agnarsson throws a poor cross that misses
and Strålman counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Strålman misses with a straight right.
A swing and a miss from Agnarsson.
Strålman pivots, looking for a leg kick but Agnarsson is out of range and Strålman settles back down.
Agnarsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Strålman is just out of range.
Strålman shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Agnarsson lands a jab-cross combination.
Strålman is still on wobbly legs! Can Agnarsson finish him?#T1#
Strålman misses with a low kick.
Strålman scoring well with a low kick there.
Agnarsson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Strålman seems to have recovered his senses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Agnarsson checks a leg kick.
Strålman throws the left hand but Agnarsson avoids the punch easily.
Agnarsson is looking to counter punch.
Agnarsson throws a lazy right hand but Strålman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Agnarsson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Agnarsson misses the jab.
Strålman works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Agnarsson throws a body shot but no joy.
Agnarsson just misses with a punch to the body.
Strålman buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Agnarsson throws a shot from downtown. Strålman moves away and avoids it.
Agnarsson takes a swing at Strålman's ribcage but misses. #T2#
Strålman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Agnarsson.
A slapping leg kick lands for Strålman.
Strålman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Agnarsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Strålman.
Agnarsson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Grimur Agnarsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Agnarsson closes the distance but Strålman moves to the side
and Strålman counters with an inside leg kick.
Agnarsson misses the shot to the body.
Agnarsson misses with a body punch
and Strålman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Strålman, right into the meat.
Agnarsson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Strålman misses with an uppercut
and Agnarsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Strålman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Strålman lands a jab to the head.
Strålman throws a body shot but no joy.
Strålman scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Agnarsson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Strålman doesn't seem bothered though. #T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Agnarsson. Strålman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Agnarsson throws a body shot but no joy.
A slow jab from Agnarsson misses its intended target.
Anton Strålman is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Agnarsson throws a body punch but Strålman moves out of range.
Strålman is trying to counter with his kicks.
Strålman lands an overhand right.
A slapping leg kick lands for Strålman.
A head kick by Strålman misses
letting Agnarsson counter with a right hand.
Jab, jab by Strålman - just one landing.
Agnarsson throws an overhand right that lands on Strålman's shoulder, as Strålman tries to avoid the shot.
Agnarsson moves out of range as Strålman strikes.
Strålman swings widly with a right hand
and Agnarsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Agnarsson missing with a left hand there. Strålman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL#
Agnarsson has closed the distance and engaged Strålman in a clinch. #T4#
Agnarsson throws a head punch that misses.
Agnarsson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Agnarsson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Agnarsson has a couple of punches blocked by Strålman.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC2#
Strålman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Agnarsson clinches with his opponent.
Agnarsson is working Strålman over against the cage.
Strålman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Agnarsson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Strålman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Strålman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Agnarsson.

And that's the end of the fight!
Grimur Agnarsson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Strålman 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anton Strålman!
In his post fight interview, Anton Strålman started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: DARE 79
Date: Nov 10, 2018

#R1#
Strålman throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Brah counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #TD#
Brah gets a takedown into half guard.
Strålman avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Brah.
Brah is trying to control. Strålman wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Strålman is positioning himself well to prevent Brah advancing to mount.
Strålman trying to hold on to Brah's head to control him but Brah postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strålman keeping control of the position. #T1#
Strålman trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Brah unloading with bombs!
Strålman is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Strålman tries to lock up and control but Brah gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Brah is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Strålman avoids a series of strikes thrown by Brah. #SUB#
Brah is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Strålman to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Strålman shrugs it off.
Brah working the ground and pound effectively.
Brah has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T2#
Strålman avoids a series of strikes thrown by Brah.
Strålman keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Brah looking to control but Strålman is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Brah controlling the position easily from mount.
Strålman tries to lock up and control but Brah gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Brah can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Strålman is looking to escape.
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!#T3#
Brah cracks Strålman with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brah controlling from the full mount.
Brah unloading with bombs!
Brah with a couple of short strikes.
Brah trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Strålman is in all sorts of trouble here.
The referee warns Strålman that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head. #T4##SUB#
Brah is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Strålman has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Strålman! #SUB#
Brah is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Strålman is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Brah looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Brah looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Strålman must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Brah working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Strålman doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Strålman manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Brah has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Strålman can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Strålman sitting in guard, not really doing much.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Edgy Brah dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Brah lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Strålman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brah was well out of range. Poor timing from Strålman.
Strålman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Brah shoots in for a takedown but Strålman shows good takedown defense.
A big right from Brah misses.
Brah throws a body shot but no joy.
Strålman takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Brah looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Strålman thuds his right hand into Brah's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Brah misses with a straight right.
Anton Strålman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strålman moves away from the strike by Brah.
Nice shot lands for Strålman.
Brah rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Strålman moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Strålman lands with a shot to the body.
Strålman motions for Brah to come forward. Strålman throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Strålman lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Strålman blocks a head kick by Brah.
Strålman misses with a hook
and Brah counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Strålman misses with a body shot.
Strålman thuds a left hand into Brah's body.
Strålman staying out of range there.
Strålman on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Brah is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Strålman can do to turn this around?
Brah misses with an uppercut
and Strålman counters with an inside leg kick.
Brah tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Strålman defends well and Brah ends up having to push Strålman into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Strålman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brah manages to avoid it.
Brah swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Strålman's coach down at Cozad MMA Rio was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Strålman's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Brah slips under a jab from Strålman.
Brah throws a big counter combination but Strålman scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Brah throws a hook but Strålman avoids it easily.
Brah misses with a hook. Strålman ducked under it nicely.
Strålman throws out a counter right but Brah avoids it with no problem.
Brah throws a body punch but Strålman moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Strålman! But no joy.
Strålman connects with an inside leg kick.#T2#
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!
Strålman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brah manages to avoid it.#TD#
Brah gets a double leg takedown into Strålman's guard.
Strålman pulls Brah in close to his closed guard and prevents Brah from doing any damage or advancing position.
Brah wants to control from the top but Strålman keeps moving.
Strålman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Strålman can't keep his opponent in guard - Brah advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Strålman slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Brah wants to control from the top but Strålman keeps moving. #T3#
Strålman can't keep his opponent in guard - Brah advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Brah trying to control from half guard but Strålman is working away.
Brah looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Brah is working for a submission of some sort.
Strålman moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Brah looking to pass the guard.
Strålman preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Brah passes Strålman's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ground and pound from Brah.
Edgy Brah overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Brah thows a huge punch but Strålman dodges it nicely. #ES2#
Strålman pushes Brah off and gets back to his feet.
Brah clobbers Strålman with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Strålman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Strålman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
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 Edgy Brah will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, 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#
Strålman lands a jab to Brah's midsection.
Strålman swings for the body but Brah moves out of range.
It looked like Brah wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Brah uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Strålman.
Brah was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Strålman connects with a high kick.
Brah throws a jab but it's blocked by Strålman.
Brah avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Strålman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Strålman fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Brah looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Strålman misses with a looping right.
A chopping leg kick lands by Strålman.
Strålman misses with a lunging right hand
and Brah counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brah lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Strålman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brah.
Brah fails with a takedown attempt.
A nice leg kick lands there from Strålman. #T1#
Brah tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Strålman counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Brah has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Brah there as he acknowledges the shot.
Strålman throws a poor cross that misses
and Brah connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Strålman's jab looks to have found its range, popping Brah under the eye.
Brah uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Strålman.
Strålman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Brah takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A good leg kick by Strålman.
Brah is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Brah misses with a body punch
and Strålman makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Brah loads up on a big right hand but Strålman slips the punch.
Strålman takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Brah tries a head kick but it misses. #T2#
Brah chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Strålman can pounce on him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Strålman misses with a looping right.
Strålman moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Strålman misses with a hook to the body
and Brah counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Strålman blocks the body kick.
Strålman uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Brah has time to react.
Brah fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Strålman checks it well.
Strålman moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Brah has a takedown stuffed.
Strålman lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Brah at a distance.
Brah scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Strålman throws a sloppy head kick
and Brah counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
Brah smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Strålman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brah manages to avoid it.
Strålman throws an overhand right that lands on Brah's shoulder, as Brah tries to avoid the shot.
A lazy left from Brah finds it's target.
Strålman avoids a kick to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Strålman. That snapped Brah's head back.
Brah misses with a left hand
and Strålman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Brah throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Strålman throws a low kick but Brah avoids it.
Anton Strålman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
Brah shoots in and gets a takedown into Strålman's guard.
Brah tries to free his leg and advance position but Strålman is retaining full guard.
Brah is looking to work some ground and pound but Strålman has wrist control.
Brah not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T4#
Brah trying to control but Strålman is working from the bottom.
Anton Strålman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brah preventing the sweep.
Strålman wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
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!
Brah wants to control from the top but Strålman keeps moving. #SUB2#
Strålman has an active guard here but Brah has managed to pass into half guard.
Edgy Brah is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Brah is taking a breather. Strålman says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

And that's the end of the fight!
Anton Strålman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Brah 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edgy Brah!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Edgy Brah waved his t-shirt featuring Freebok (85% Laundry)'s logo in front of the cameras.

Event: DARE 74
Date: Oct 20, 2018

#R1#
A punch lands to the side of Strålman 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Websphere checks a leg kick nicely.
Strålman drops his hands momentarily and Websphere takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Strålman moves away from the strike by Websphere.
We've been informed that Websphere has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Strålman smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Strålman takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Websphere uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Strålman.
Anton Strålman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab by Strålman.
Websphere throws a wild body kick that Strålman sees coming a mile off.
A jab from Websphere misses.
Websphere walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Websphere throws the left hand but Strålman avoids the punch easily.
Strålman half committed to a counter leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Websphere.
Strålman looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Websphere chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Strålman can pounce on him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Websphere chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Websphere bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Strålman tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Strålman sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A jab from Websphere misses.
Strålman staying out of range there.#T1##CL2#
Websphere has managed to clinch.
A hook to the body from Strålman.
Strålman working aggressively here.
Websphere fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Strålman tries to work over Websphere's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hand to the body from Strålman.
Strålman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Websphere tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Strålman presses Websphere against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Websphere lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Strålman presses Websphere against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Strålman.
Websphere lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Websphere pushes Strålman back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Websphere creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Strålman lands a body shot.
Strålman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Websphere's elbow.
Strålman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Strålman misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Websphere lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Our sources have told us that Strålman has been working on his elbows in the gym.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Strålman is working Websphere over against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Websphere.
Websphere misses with a hook from the clinch.
Strålman scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC#
Strålman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Strålman misses with a hook. Websphere ducked under it nicely.
Websphere looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Websphere throws a hook but Strålman avoids it easily.
Strålman defending well as Websphere loads up on a big left hand.
Strålman swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Websphere.
Good work by Websphere as he checks the leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Websphere.
Websphere takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Websphere cracks Strålman with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Websphere on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Websphere.
A chopping leg kick lands by Strålman.
Websphere keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T3#
Strålman connects with a body shot that sends Websphere's belly button to the back.
Websphere throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Strålman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Websphere moves away.
Websphere loads up on a big right hand but Strålman slips the punch.
Strålman throwing a counter right hand but Websphere manages to avoid it.
Websphere fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Strålman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Websphere is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Strålman throws a shot from downtown. Websphere moves away and avoids it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Websphere! But no joy.
Strålman tries to land a body kick
and Websphere counters with a nice uppercut.
Strålman swats away the attempt to clinch by Websphere.
Websphere pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Strålman lets loose with a powerful body kick. Websphere will feel that in the morning.
Websphere chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Strålman lands a lovely overhand right.
Websphere uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Strålman.
Websphere connects with an inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Websphere is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T4#
Websphere is looking to land body kicks.
A head kick misses from Strålman.
Nice body kick there by Websphere.
Nice uppercut there from Strålman.
Websphere misses with an uppercut.
Strålman fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Websphere is out of range.
Websphere tries to clinch up.
A nice leg kick lands there from Strålman.
Websphere avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
And Websphere responds with a good body kick, but Strålman manages to step out the way in time.
Strålman is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Strålman throws a nice head kick!
Strålman throws a leg kick but Websphere moved away.
Strålman swings away with a body shot that misses
and Websphere counters with an outside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Websphere throws a body punch but Strålman moves out of range.
Strålman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Websphere checks the leg kick nicely there.
Strålman throws a leg kick that is checked
and Websphere counters with a straight right hand.
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 Anton Strålman will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Websphere throws a nice head kick!
Strålman throws a lazy right hand but Websphere sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Websphere scores with a nice body kick.
Websphere connects with a good right hand that stumbles Strålman. Strålman circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Strålman.
Websphere explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Websphere tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Strålman was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Websphere tries to close the distance and clinch but Strålman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
BM Websphere seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Strålman paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Websphere tries a head kick but it misses.
Strålman half committed to a counter leg kick.
Websphere throws a body kick that misses.
Strålman blocks the body kick.
Strålman connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Strålman throws a chopping leg kick but Websphere manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Websphere connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Websphere scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Strålman is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Strålman lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #T1#
Strålman throws a poor cross that misses
and Websphere cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Strålman moves out of range of the strikes.
Websphere throws a leg kick but Strålman sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Websphere keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Strålman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Strålman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Websphere manages to avoid it.
Websphere avoids the head kick by Strålman.
Websphere scores with a nice head shot.
Strålman takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Websphere lands with a good body shot.
Strålman takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Websphere throws the kick towards the body but Strålman avoids it.
Strålman feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Webspheres jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Strålman throws a big shot that misses.
Websphere tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Websphere avoids the body shot from Strålman. #T2#
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!
Websphere throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Jab from Websphere.
A lazy body kick from Websphere
and Strålman counters with a straight right hand.
Websphere checks a leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Websphere blocks the leg kick.
Strålman tries a head kick but it misses.
Websphere misses with a few strikes there.
Websphere wants to clinch up but Strålman keeps it at a distance.
Websphere moves away from the strike by Strålman.
Websphere fails to land with a series of punches.
Strålman throws a body punch but Websphere moves out of range.
Strålman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Websphere lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Websphere takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Websphere works Strålman's body with a nice hook.
Websphere uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Strålman.
Websphere throws a wild body kick that Strålman sees coming a mile off.#T3#
Websphere throws a head kick that misses.
Strålman moves out of range as Websphere strikes.
Websphere tries to score with a low kick but Strålman moves his leg out of the way.
Websphere misses the shot to the body.
Websphere moves out of range of the leg kick from Strålman.
Websphere looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A big right from Strålman misses.
Good exchange - Websphere coming out on top.
Strålman throws out a loose jab but Websphere uses good head movement to avoid it.
Websphere looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Strålman is looking to counter with head kicks.
Websphere keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Websphere steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Strålman.
Websphere fakes the leg kick and cracks Strålman in the body.
Strålman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Websphere buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Websphere avoids the body shot from Strålman.
Strålman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Websphere. #T4#
A low kick from Websphere is predictable there
and Strålman counters with a low kick, right behind Websphere 's knee.
Strålman takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Websphere misses with a kick to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Strålman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Strålman changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Websphere tries to clinch
enabling Strålman to counter with a crisp jab.
Strålman scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
No joy there for Websphere, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Strålman avoids the head kick by Websphere.
Websphere fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Strålman.
Strålman takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Websphere digs a good body shot into Strålman's ribs.
Strålman fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Strålman motions for Websphere to come forward. Strålman throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nice body kick there by Websphere.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

BM Websphere showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Websphere cracks the inside of Strålman's front leg.
Websphere throws a combination that misses
and Strålman counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Strålman throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A little jabbing left from Websphere on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Strålman gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A big left from Websphere misses.
Websphere throws a half hearted mid kick.
Websphere feints and then cracks Strålman's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Strålman down.
Websphere lands with a straight right. Strålman didn't see that one coming.
Websphere tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Strålman was well out of range. Poor timing from Websphere.
Strålman pivots, looking for a leg kick but Websphere is out of range and Strålman settles back down.
Strålman tried to score with a low kick but Websphere checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strålman ducks under a wild hook from Websphere.
Websphere takes a swing at Strålman's ribcage but misses.
Websphere scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A cross from Strålman lands.
Strålman takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A telegraphed right hand from Websphere misses the target. #T1#
Strålman connects with a leg kick. Websphere looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Strålman will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Websphere throws a hook but Strålman avoids it easily.
Strålman avoids a punch combination nicely.
Strålman looks to score with a jab to the body but Websphere is just out of range.
A clash of legs there as Websphere blocks the low kick.
Websphere flicks out a counter leg kick but Strålman steps away.
Websphere avoids the body shot from Strålman.
Websphere throws an overhand right that lands on Strålman's shoulder, as Strålman tries to avoid the shot.
Strålman was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Websphere scores with a shot to the body.
Strålman lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
The fighters circle momentarily. Websphere darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Websphere throws the kick towards the body but Strålman avoids it.
Websphere thows a left - swing and a miss!
Strålman scores with a head kick. Websphere tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Strålman throws a hook but Websphere blocks it.
Websphere walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Strålman checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T2#
Strålman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Websphere.
A jab from Strålman finds it's way through Websphere's defenses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Strålman throws a shot to the body.
Websphere throws the left hand but Strålman avoids the punch easily.
Websphere takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Strålman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Websphere. #CL2#
Strålman gets tackled into the cage by Websphere. Websphere maintains the clinch.
Websphere dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#BC2#
Websphere escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Websphere's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A big left from Strålman misses.
Websphere lands a nice shot to the body.
Websphere moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Strålman throws a leg kick that is checked
and Websphere counters with a straight right hand.
Strålman throws a low kick but Websphere moves out of range easily.
Websphere counters with a body kick.
Strålman checks a leg kick nicely.
Strålman was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T3#
Jab, jab by Websphere - just one landing.
Strålman throws a body shot but no joy.
Websphere tries to land a front kick but Strålman steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Good leg kick by Strålman there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Strålman slips a straight right by Websphere.
Some wild striking there from Websphere.
Websphere steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Strålman.
Strålman blocks a head kick by Websphere.
Websphere looks to land a right hand but Strålman moved out of range.
Strålman lands a head kick!
Strålman buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Websphere throws the kick towards the body but Strålman avoids it.
Strålman takes a swing at Websphere's ribcage but misses.
Strålman checks the leg kick nicely there. #T4#
Websphere tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Strålman was well out of range. Poor timing from Websphere.
Websphere throws a half hearted mid kick.
Strålman finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Strålman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Websphere.
Strålman throws a sloppy head kick and Websphere moves out of range easily.
Websphere throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Strålman half committed to a counter leg kick.
Websphere throws a chopping leg kick but Strålman manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Strålman appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A swing and a miss from Strålman.
Websphere defending well as Strålman loads up on a big left hand.
Websphere moves out of range as Strålman strikes.
Strålman lands with a thumping leg kick.
Strålman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Strålman blocks the body kick.
Strålman lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Strålman looks to score with a jab to the body but Websphere is just out of range.
Strålman throws a hook but Websphere blocks it.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to BM Websphere.
Well Websphere 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... BM Websphere!

Event: TGC Crucible 24
Date: Jul 04, 2018

#R1#
Strålman misses with an uppercut. Dong saw that one coming.
Dong lands with a right hand.
Strålman takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Strålman cracks Dong with a right hand to the side of the head.
Strålman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dong throws the left hand but Strålman avoids the punch easily.
Dong misses with a wild body shot.
Strålman throws a poor cross that misses
and Dong counters with a thumping low kick.
Strålman lands with a good body shot.
Strålman misses with a looping left.
Strålman scoring well with a low kick there.
Dong delivers a nice body kick.
Strålman lands a right hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Strålman throws a low kick but Dong moves out of range easily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Strålman, right into the meat.
Some bone on bone action there as Dong checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Dong misses with an attempted mid kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Dong blocks the leg kick.
Strålman looks to score with a jab to the body but Dong is just out of range.
Anton Strålman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Strålman lands a slapping body shot.
Dong looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Dong bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Strålman's head backwards.
Strålman is looking to wear down Dong with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Dong tries to work over Strålman's front leg with a kick but Strålman checks it.
Strålman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dong moves away.
Dong now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Strålman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dong only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Dong attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Strålman 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 Dong has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Dong and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Dong looks for the body kick but Strålman saw that one coming.
Strålman throws a nice outside leg kick.
Strålman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dong takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Dong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Strålman comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dong is looking to clinch.
Dong tries to work over Strålman's front leg with a kick but Strålman checks it.
Strålman lands a nice shot that snaps Dong's head back.
A nice inside leg kick there by Strålman. That's going to slow Dong down. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Strålman 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.
Dong is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Strålman with a body shot.
Dong wants to land a leg kick but Strålman is out of range.
Strålman scores with a sloppy right hand. Dong should have avoided that one.
Dong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Strålman lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Strålman moves out of range of the body kick from Dong.
Dong takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Strålman throws a leg kick
and Dong counters with a low kick, right behind Strålman 's knee.
Strålman takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Strålman misses with a low kick.
Dong throws a solid leg kick but Strålman takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Dong.
Dong looks to land a body kick but Strålman moved away.
Dong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Strålman manages to avoid it.
Strålman throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dong.
Strålman dips to his left and cracks Dong with an uppercut!
Strålman tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Dong is able to avoid easily.
Strålman throws a body punch but Dong moves out of range. #T3#
Strålman looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Strålman blocks the body kick.
Dong checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
An inside leg kick from Strålman misses.
The fighters circling - Dong throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Strålman digs a good body shot into Dong's ribs.
Dong gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Strålman moves out of range of the body kick from Dong.
Dong tries to land a front kick but Strålman steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Strålman scores with a head kick.
Strålman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good leg kick by Strålman there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Dong misses the shot to the body.
Strålman throws a sloppy head kick and Dong moves out of range easily.
Dong takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Strålman checks a low kick from Dong.
Dong with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Strålman to score with a decent uppercut.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Strålman turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dong throws a body kick that misses.
Strålman misses with a head kick.
Strålman throws a low kick, looking for Dong's leg but Dong calmly moves out of range.
Strålman lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Strålman throws a solid leg kick but Dong takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Strålman.
Strålman misses with a leg kick
and Dong counters with a good, hard body kick but Strålman shrugs it off.
Dong uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Strålman.
Strålman has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dong.
Dong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Strålman connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dong's hands.
Strålman is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A good leg kick by Dong.
Dong takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dong throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Strålman moves out of range of the leg kick from Dong.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Strålman, as that shot connected.
Dong's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Strålman stuns Dong with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Dong misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anton Strålman dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Strålman finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Dong moves out of range of the leg kick from Strålman.
Dong let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Dong uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Strålman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dong can do to turn this around?
Dong goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Dong misses with a looping right.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Dong.
Strålman blocks a low kick nicely.
Strålman misses the shot to the body.
Anton Strålman is winning the standup battle so far.
Dong takes a swing at Strålman's ribcage but misses.
Strålman moves out of range as Dong strikes.
Strålman is looking to chop away at Dong's legs.
Dong is trying to counter with his kicks.
A good leg kick by Strålman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strålman just misses with a punch to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Strålman.
Strålman lands with a thumping leg kick.
Strålman wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dong throws a body punch but Strålman moves out of range.
Strålman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Dong tries to land a front kick but Strålman steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Strålman lands a jab to the head.
Strålman wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Strålman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A telegraphed right hand from Strålman misses the target.
Strålman lands with a shot to the body.
Strålman is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Dong scores with a body shot.
Dong throws a front kick aimed at Strålman's knee but Strålman avoids it well.
Strålman misses with a looping left.
Dong lands a leg kick that knocks Strålman off balance momentarily.
Dong walks into a straight right hand from Strålman.
Dong misses with a body kick.
Dong throws an overhand right that lands on Strålman's shoulder, as Strålman tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Strålman throws a looping overhand right but Dong ducks down to avoid it.
Strålman jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Dong on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T2#
Dong slips under a jab from Strålman.
Dong lands with a straight right. Strålman didn't see that one coming.
Dong throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Strålman throws a right hand that misses
and Dong counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Dong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dong throws a looping overhand right but Strålman ducks down to avoid it.
Dong checks a low kick from Strålman.
Dong throws a lazy right hand but Strålman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dong checks a leg kick nicely.
Dong shapes to counter with a head kick.
Strålman scores with a hook to the body. Dong takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Strålman swings for the body but Dong moves out of range.
Dong was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Dong takes a swing at Strålman's ribcage but misses.
Strålman just misses with a punch to the body.
Strålman will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Dong goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Strålman lands a slapping body shot. #T3#
Strålman misses with a wild body shot.
Dong on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Strålman connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dong misses with a body kick.
Nice cross by Strålman.
Nice uppercut there from Strålman.
Strålman stuns Dong with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Strålman blocks the leg kick.
Dong goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Dong throws a chopping leg kick but Strålman manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
As Dong backs away, Strålman returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Dong bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Dong might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Strålman has got the better of the exchanges.
Strålman takes a swing at Dong's ribcage but misses.
Dong scores with a nice right hand.
Dong tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Strålman moves out of range of the leg kick from Dong.
Dong lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Strålman misses the shot to the body.
Dong only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Strålman on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Dong misses with a wild body shot.
Strålman scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A chopping leg kick lands by Strålman.
Dong 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.
Strålman cracks Dong with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Strålman lands a jab to the head.
Strålman takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Strålman fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Strålman scores with a nice right hand.
A big right from Strålman misses.
Strålman is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Strålman misses with a low kick.
Dong throws a head kick that misses.
Strålman fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dong.
Strålman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dong manages to avoid 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 Anton Strålman 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Dong is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Strålman appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Strålman takes a swing at Dong's ribcage but misses.
Strålman missing with a left hand there. Dong was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Strålman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dong was well out of range. Poor timing from Strålman.
Dong throws the kick towards the body but Strålman avoids it.
Strålman throws a nice outside leg kick.
Dong dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Strålman. That did some damage!
Dong walks into a jab.
Strålman lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Dong buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dong tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Strålman throws a body punch but Dong moves out of range.
Strålman slips a straight right by Dong.
Dong lands a leg kick that knocks Strålman off balance momentarily.
Strålman connects with a body shot that sends Dong's belly button to the back.#T1#
Strålman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Strålman just misses with a punch to the body.
Dong looks to throw a body kick
and Strålman counters with an inside leg kick.
Strålman throws a leg kick that is checked
and Dong counters with a leg kick.
Dong moves away from the strike by Strålman.
Dong misses the shot to the body.
Dong has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Dong ducks under a wild hook from Strålman.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dong.
Dong lands with an uppercut that bounces Strålman off the cage and back into range.
Strålman works Dong's body with a nice hook.
Strålman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Strålman checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Strålman misses with a body shot.
Dong takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Strålman scores with a shot to the body.
Strålman stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dong.
Yung Hung Dong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Dong misses with a hook. Strålman ducked under it nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Strålman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Strålman blocks the leg kick.
Strålman fires out a quick counter leg kick but Dong just manages to avoid it.
Dong has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Strålman.
Dong lets loose with a powerful body kick. Strålman will feel that in the morning.
No joy there for Strålman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dong was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Strålman lands a leg kick that knocks Dong off balance momentarily.
Dong throws a sloppy head kick
and Strålman counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Strålman lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dong misses with an uppercut. Strålman saw that one coming.
Dong throws a half hearted mid kick.
Strålman jabs at Dong's body.
Strålman tries to move into range but Dong moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Dong throws a leg kick that misses.
Strålman throws a quick inside leg kick.
Good exchange - Strålman coming out on top.#T3#
Strålman throws a wild body kick that Dong sees coming a mile off.
Dong takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Dong throws a leg kick but Strålman sees it coming and moves out of range.
A head kick by Dong misses
and Strålman counters with a left to the body.
Dong ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dong lands a nice leg kick that just misses Strålman's sensitive parts.
Strålman throws a low kick but Dong moves out of range easily.
Dong appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Strålman lands a jab to the head.
Strålman thumps Dong with a low kick.
Dong tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Strålman with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A looping hook to the body misses from Strålman. Dong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dong moves out of range as Strålman strikes.
Strålman thumps Dong with a low kick.
Strålman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dong moves away.
Dong tries to counter by closing the distance.
Dong fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Strålman is out of range. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Strålman.
Strålman lands a nice shot to the body.
Strålman connects with a leg kick. Dong looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Strålman moves out of range of the body kick from Dong.
Dong checks a leg kick.
Dong scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Strålman swings for the body but Dong moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dong! But no joy.
Strålman throws a leg kick which misses Dong's front leg but catches the back leg as Dong tries to avoid it.
Strålman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dong manages to avoid it.
Strålman takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Strålman feints and then cracks Dong's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dong down.
Strålman throws a sloppy head kick and Dong moves out of range easily.
Strålman lands with a kick to the temple. Dong shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Strålman just misses with a punch to the body.
Strålman will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Strålman misses with a leg kick
and Dong counters with a nice kick to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Anton Strålman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Strålman 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anton Strålman!
A less than humble Anton Strålman misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: TGC 62: Steve vs Murley
Date: Jun 23, 2018

#R1#
Strålman throws a jab but it's blocked by Dominguez.
Dominguez blocks a jab.
Dominguez throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nice defenses there by Strålman.
Strålman fires out a quick counter leg kick but Dominguez just manages to avoid it.
Dominguez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Strålman manages to avoid it.
Strålman digs a good body shot into Dominguez's ribs.
Dominguez takes a swing at Strålman's ribcage but misses.
A punch lands to the side of Dominguez 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Strålman lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Dominguez wants to clinch up but Strålman keeps it at a distance.
Strålman avoids a punch combination nicely.
Strålman throws a leg kick
letting Dominguez counter with a right hand.
Strålman throws a leg kick which misses Dominguez's front leg but catches the back leg as Dominguez tries to avoid it.
Strålman scores with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Strålman misses with an uppercut.
It seemed like Dominguez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Strålman connects with a leg kick. Dominguez looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #CL2#
Strålman gets tackled into the cage by Dominguez. Dominguez maintains the clinch.
Strålman tries to throw a body punch but Dominguez avoids it by throwing Strålman back against the cage.
Strålman misses with a punch on the inside.
Strålman makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dominguez lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T1##BC2#
Dominguez breaks the clinch.
Good shot there by Dominguez.
Dominguez throws a hook to the side of Strålman's head but Strålman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dominguez scores with a shot to the body.
Dominguez throws a series of punches but Strålman avoids them all with ease.
Strålman connects with a nice looking jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dominguez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Strålman comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Dominguez 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.
Strålman dodges the punch combination from Dominguez.
Strålman scores with a shot to the body.
Dominguez doesn't manage to clinch there - Strålman circles away.
Dominguez slips a straight right by Strålman.
A good leg kick by Strålman.
Strålman throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Dominguez closes the distance and clinches.
Dominguez has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Strålman is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Dominguez swings wildly with an uppercut but Strålman uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Strålman misses with a hook to the ribs.
A body shot lands from Dominguez.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Strålman.
Strålman throws a head punch that misses.
A shot in the inside from Dominguez.
Dominguez with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Dominguez tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Strålman smiles and moves away.
Strålman catches Dominguez with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CL2#
Dominguez has taken the fight to the clinch. #TD2#
Dominguez pulls guard successfully.
Dominguez is pulling down on Strålman's head. It's preventing any offense from Strålman, at least for the moment.
Strålman pushing down on Dominguez's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Dominguez wants to improve his position but Strålman is controlling well.
Strålman tries to pass to full mount but Dominguez defends it. #T3#
Dominguez wants to improve his position but Strålman is controlling well. #SUB2#
Dominguez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Strålman content to control rather than advance.
Dominguez wants to improve his position but Strålman is controlling well.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Strålman performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Dominguez wants to get back to full guard but Strålman has mounted him!#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Strålman can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dominguez is looking to escape.
Strålman controlling the pace for now.
Dominguez slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dominguez works his way to full guard. Good work.
Dominguez wants to sweep but no luck.
Strålman is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Dominguez wants to sweep here but Strålman controlling him for the moment.
Dominguez controlling Strålman's posture. #SUB2#
Dominguez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
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 Anton Strålman will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
Dominguez dives in and scores a takedown into Strålman's guard.
Strålman working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dominguez.
Strålman wants to sweep here but Dominguez controlling him for the moment.
Dominguez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Strålman is keeping the position for now.
Dominguez throws a big right hand that misses.
Dominguez trying to control but Strålman is working from the bottom.
Dominguez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dominguez trying to control but Strålman is working from the bottom.
Dominguez landing some decent shots from guard.
Strålman looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Dominguez postures up.
Dominguez tries to free his leg and advance position but Strålman is retaining full guard.
Strålman is pulling down on Dominguez's head to control his posture.
Dominguez prevents Strålman from getting back to his feet.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Dominguez passes Strålman's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Strålman wants to improve his position but Dominguez is controlling well.
Strålman gets back to full guard.
Dominguez postures up in Strålman's guard and throws a big left but Strålman blocks it.
Dominguez pushes down on Strålman's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T2#
Dominguez thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dominguez seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Strålman does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Rico Dominguez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Strålman keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Dominguez is pressing down on Strålman's thigh, looking to free his foot. Strålman is holding on for now.
Dominguez lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB2#
Dominguez is working for a kimura but Strålman is defending it quite comfortably.
Strålman wants to control but Dominguez is keeping busy. #T3#
Dominguez tries to pass the half guard into mount. Strålman knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Dominguez working the head and body with strikes.
Dominguez thows a huge punch but Strålman dodges it nicely.
Strålman wants to improve his position but Dominguez is controlling well.
Dominguez drops an elbow to the side of Strålman's head.
Strålman blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dominguez.
Dominguez lands strikes from half guard.
Dominguez not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dominguez scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Dominguez not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T4#
Dominguez is looking to take a break and control but Strålman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dominguez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dominguez throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Strålman looks like he's trying to stand up.
Dominguez thows a huge punch but Strålman dodges it nicely.
Dominguez is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Dominguez sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Strålman defending well though.
Strålman wants to improve his position but Dominguez is controlling well.
Dominguez throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Strålman wants to control but Dominguez is keeping busy.
Dominguez looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Strålman with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Strålman wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rico Dominguez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Strålman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dominguez.
Dominguez scores with a jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Strålman. That's going to slow Dominguez down.
Rico Dominguez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Strålman tests Dominguez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Strålman scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Strålman connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dominguez momentarily.
Dominguez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Strålman moves away.
Dominguez blocks a jab.
Dominguez looks to throw the jab but Strålman is out of range.
Strålman throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dominguez stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nice sprawl there from Strålman as Dominguez shoots in.
Dominguez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dominguez. Strålman does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Strålman loads up on a big right hand but Dominguez slips the punch.
Strålman throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dominguez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dominguez just misses with a punch to the body.
Dominguez feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Strålmans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Strålman takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #T1#
Dominguez goes for a double leg but Strålman avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Strålman continues to drive forward.
Anton Strålman is winning the standup battle so far.
Strålman fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Dominguez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dominguez takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nice takedown defense from Strålman. No joy for Dominguez on that attempt.
Anton Strålman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rico Dominguez.
Strålman cracks the inside of Dominguez's front leg. #CL2#
Dominguez moves into the clinch.
Strålman is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Dominguez is trying to drag Strålman to the mat but Strålman just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A right handed body shot lands from Strålman.
Dominguez tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Strålman avoids it.
Strålman lands a right hand.
Dominguez has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Strålman avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Strålman lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Strålman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dominguez tries a body shot but Strålman blocks it. #T2#
Strålman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Strålman lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rico Dominguez seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Strålman cracks Dominguez with a nice body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Strålman.
Dominguez is looking to break free of the clinch but Strålman has double underhooks.
Strålman lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dominguez backwards. #TD2#
Dominguez pulls Strålman into guard.
Strålman wants to stand but Dominguez has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Dominguez 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.
Strålman engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Strålman preventing the sweep.
Dominguez doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom. #T3#
Strålman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dominguez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Strålman trying to control the position from guard on top but Dominguez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dominguez 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.
Strålman is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dominguez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Strålman is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Strålman misses with a straight left.
Anton Strålman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dominguez throws the left hand but Strålman avoids the punch easily.
Strålman throws a hook but Dominguez blocks it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Strålman, right into the meat.
Dominguez looks to land a left hand but Strålman moved out of range nicely.
Dominguez takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Dominguez lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T4#
Dominguez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Strålman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dominguez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Strålman manages to avoid it.
A jab from Strålman finds it's way through Dominguez's defenses.
Strålman avoids the body shot from Dominguez.
Strålman slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Dominguez scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dominguez fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nice uppercut there from Strålman.
Strålman lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Dominguez slips a straight right by Strålman.
Dominguez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Strålman throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dominguez stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Strålman throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #CL2#
Dominguez forces Strålman back against the cage and clinches.
Dominguez using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Strålman has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dominguez leaning against his opponent.
A short body shot lands from Dominguez as the two fighters clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Anton Strålman showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Strålman 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: TGC 59: Malcolm vs San Diego
Date: Jun 09, 2018

#R1#
Metharom throws a body shot but no joy.
Strålman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Strålman moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Metharom throws an overhand right that lands on Strålman's shoulder, as Strålman tries to avoid the shot.
Strålman connects with a good right hand that stumbles Metharom. Metharom circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Anton Strålman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Strålman pushes Metharom up against the cage in a clinch.
Strålman throws a punch but it's blocked by Metharom.
Strålman tries to throw a body punch but Metharom avoids it by throwing Strålman back against the cage.
Metharom lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Strålman backwards.
Metharom definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Metharom lands a hook to the side of the head.
Metharom lands with a right to the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Strålman struggles to land a body shot inside as Metharom controls his hands.
Metharom blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Metharom working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Strålman works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A head punch on the inside from Strålman fails to land.
Strålman misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Strålman working aggressively here.
Metharom throws a punch but it's blocked by Strålman.
Strålman misses with the head strike.
Strålman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Strålman misses with the head strike.
Strålman lands a right hand.
Strålman cracks Metharom with a nice body shot.
Metharom fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Strålman struggles to land a body shot inside as Metharom controls his hands.
Metharom tries to throw a body punch but Strålman avoids it by throwing Metharom back against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Metharom scores with a shot to the side of Strålman's head.
Strålman has a couple of punches blocked by Metharom.
Strålman lands a right hand that snaps the head of Metharom backwards.
Metharom blocks a body shot from Strålman.
Strålman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Strålman lands a body shot in the clinch.
Strålman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Metharom.
Metharom tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Strålman.
Metharom misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Metharom.
Strålman swings wildly with an uppercut but Metharom uses good head movement to avoid it.
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!
Strålman lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Strålman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Metharom's elbow.
Strålman taking a breather.
Strålman scores with a hook to the body.
Strålman misses with a punch on the inside.
Strålman softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Strålman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Strålman misses with the head strike.
Metharom misses with a punch on the inside.
Strålman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Strålman pushes Metharom back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Strålman pushes Metharom back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Metharom.
Strålman misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Metharom.
Metharom has a couple of punches blocked by Strålman.
Strålman lands a left hand that snaps the head of Metharom backwards.
Strålman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Strålman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Metharom throws a head punch that misses.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Metharom.
Strålman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Strålman lands a right hand.
Metharom blocking some punches.
Strålman makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Metharom misses with a punch on the inside.
Metharom tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Strålman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Strålman lands with a left to the head.
Strålman is working Metharom over against the cage.
Metharom throws a punch but it's blocked by Strålman.
Strålman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Strålman is looking for a takedown.#T4#
Strålman lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Metharom.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Strålman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Strålman lands with a light punch inside.
Metharom goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Strålman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Metharoms head.
Metharom blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Strålman lands a right hand that snaps the head of Metharom backwards.
Metharom tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Strålman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Metharom blocks a body shot from Strålman.
Strålman pushes Metharom back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Metharom taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Strålman misses with the head strike.
Strålman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Strålman stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anton Strålman dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Good shot there by Metharom.
Strålman tries to clinch up.
Strålman scores with a leg kick.
Metharom throws the left hand but Strålman avoids the punch easily.
Metharom steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Strålman.
Metharom looks to land a left hand but Strålman moved out of range nicely.
A punch lands to the side of Strålman 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Strålman misses with a wild combination.
Metharom waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Strålman.
Strålman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Metharom.
Strålman misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strålman scores with the left hand. Metharom knows he should have avoided that one.
Strålman just misses with a punch to the body.
Metharom bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Strålman looks to land a left hand but Metharom moved out of range nicely.
Strålman ducks under a wild hook from Metharom.
Metharom checks a leg kick nicely.#T1#
Strålman takes one to the side of the head.
The fighters circling - Metharom throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Good work by Metharom as he checks the leg kick.
Strålman lands with a nice body punch.
Strålman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Metharom fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Klahan Metharom is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Strålman misses with an uppercut
and Metharom connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Strålman changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Strålman looks to land a right hand but Metharom moved out of range.
Metharom appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Strålman throws an off balance right hand
and Metharom counters with a straight right hand.
Strålman pivots, looking for a leg kick but Metharom is out of range and Strålman settles back down.
Strålman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Metharom.
Metharom keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Strålman.
Strålman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Strålman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Metharom.
Strålman takes one to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Strålman misses the jab.
Strålman misses with a looping right.#T2#
Metharom moves into range and connects with a jab.
Strålman scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Metharom blocks a head kick by Strålman.
Strålman ducks under a wild hook from Metharom.
Metharom avoids the body shot from Strålman.
Metharom lands a body shot.
Metharom is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Strålman lands with a shot to the body.
Strålman is looking to clinch.
Anton Strålman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Metharom swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Metharom on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Strålman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
An attempted straight right counter from Metharom misses the target.
Metharom thows a left - swing and a miss!
Strålman fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Metharom on the side of the head.
Strålman takes a swing at Metharom's ribcage but misses.
Strålman misses with a low kick.
Metharom circles away from the clinch attempt.
Metharom getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T3#
Strålman looks to land a left hand but Metharom moved out of range nicely.
Metharom swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Strålman throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Metharom counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A swing and a miss from Metharom.
Strålman ducks under a wild hook from Metharom.
Strålman lands a leg kick that knocks Metharom off balance momentarily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Strålman.
Strålman scores with a hook.
Strålman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Metharom chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Strålman can pounce on him.
A lazy left from Strålman finds it's target.
A big right from Strålman misses.
Metharom throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Metharom misses the jab.
Strålman lands a high kick!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Strålman throws a leg kick
and Metharom counters with a stiff right hand.
Metharom connects with a jab.
Strålman walks into a straight right hand from Metharom.#T4#
Metharom tries to close the distance and clinch up but Strålman swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Metharom lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Metharom throws a hook but Strålman blocks it.
Strålman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Metharom misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Metharom ducks under a wild hook from Strålman.#CL2#
Strålman closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Strålman struggles to land a body shot inside as Metharom controls his hands.
Metharom working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Metharom stalling the fight.
Metharom blocks an uppercut.
Strålman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Strålman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Strålman pushes Metharom back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Metharom misses with a short punch on the inside.
Metharom lands with a short shot to the head.
Metharom misses with a hook to the ribs.
Strålman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Anton Strålman will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Strålman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Metharom.
Strålman slips under a jab.
Nice defenses there by Strålman.
Metharom swats away the attempt to clinch by Strålman.
Metharom was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Strålman lands a high kick!
Strålman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Strålman with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Strålman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Strålman throws a looping overhand right but Metharom ducks down to avoid it.
Strålman checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Metharom tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
An inside leg kick from Strålman misses.
Metharom looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Metharom keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Metharom throws a big shot that misses.
Metharom avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Strålman throws a leg kick
and Metharom connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Metharom checks a leg kick nicely.
Strålman's jab looks to have found its range, popping Metharom under the eye.
Metharom ducks under a wild hook from Strålman.
A punch combination from Metharom misses.
Strålman throws out a leg kick but Metharom moves out of range and Strålman only half commits.
Metharom throws a hook to the side of Strålman's head but Strålman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Strålman lands a body shot.
Metharom ducks under a wild hook from Strålman.
Metharom misses the shot to the body.
Strålman takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Strålman misses with a straight left.
Metharom slips a jab from Strålman.
Strålman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Metharom manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Metharom is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Metharom jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Metharom drops his hands momentarily and Strålman takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T2#
Strålman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Metharom manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Metharom uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Strålman.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Metharom throws a hook but Strålman avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Strålman! But no joy.
Strålman walks into a jab.
Metharom throws a jab when Strålman was well out of range.
Metharom tries to close the distance and clinch up but Strålman swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Strålman moves out of range of the body kick.#CL#
Metharom gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Strålman works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Metharom looking to stall.
Metharom digs a right hand underneath Strålman's ribcage. Strålman let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Strålman throws a punch but it's blocked by Metharom.
A nice right hand lands inside from Strålman.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Metharom.
Strålman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Strålman blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Metharom. #T3#
Metharom blocking some punches.
Metharom blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Strålman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Strålman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Metharom blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Metharom.
Metharom pushes Strålman back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Strålman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Klahan Metharom has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Strålman misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Metharom.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Strålman struggles to land a body shot inside as Metharom controls his hands.
Strålman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Strålman can't find room to land a body shot as Metharom controls the action.
Strålman misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Metharom tries to throw a body punch but Strålman avoids it by throwing Metharom back against the cage.
Metharom can't find room to land a body shot as Strålman controls the action.
Strålman looking for a takedown.
Strålman throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Strålman on the inside.
Strålman tries to work over Metharom's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Strålman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Strålman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Metharom blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Strålman blocking some punches.
Strålman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Metharom misses with a hook from the clinch.
Strålman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Metharom fails to land.
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!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Strålman.
Metharom tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Metharom.
Strålman tries to throw a body punch but Metharom avoids it by throwing Strålman back against the cage.
Strålman lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Metharom or not.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Anton Strålman.
Well Strålman 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 28:30
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anton Strålman!
Anton Strålman decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: TGC Crucible 17
Date: May 16, 2018

#R1#
Strålman shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Strålman connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cancer. Cancer circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Cancer scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Strålman doesn't seem bothered though.
Cancer doesn't manage to clinch there - Strålman circles away.
Cancer lands a glancing blow to the side of Strålman's head.
Strålman throws a front kick aimed at Cancer's knee but Cancer avoids it well.
Strålman cracks Cancer with a good jab.
Strålman throws a hook but Cancer blocks it.
Cancer seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Cancer 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.
Strålman swings for the body but Cancer moves out of range.
Cancer is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Strålman.
Strålman lands a nice shot that snaps Cancer's head back.
Strålman misses with a hook.
Strålman paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Cancer wants to clinch up but Strålman keeps it at a distance.
A decent looking cross lands there for Strålman.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Strålman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cancer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Strålman ducks under a wild hook from Cancer.
Cancer tries to clinch but Strålman is having none of it.
Anton Strålman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Cancer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
Strålman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cancer tries to work over Strålman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cancer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Strålman lands a body shot in the clinch.
Strålman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cancer's elbow.
Strålman misses with the head strike.
Cancer misses with some punches.
Still in the clinch, Strålman scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cancer misses with a punch on the inside.
Cancer lands with a right to the head.
Still in the clinch, Cancer scores with a nice short uppercut.
Strålman swings wildly with an uppercut but Cancer uses good head movement to avoid it.
A hook to the body from Cancer.
Cancer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short body shot lands from Cancer as the two fighters clinch.
Cancer blocks an uppercut.
Cancer misses with the head strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cancer.
Strålman blocking some punches.
Cancer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Strålman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cancers head. #T2#
Cancer tries a body shot but Strålman blocks it.
Good body shot from Cancer.
A head punch on the inside from Strålman fails to land.
Cancer lands a shoulder strike.
Strålman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Strålman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cancers head.
Strålman throws a punch but it's blocked by Cancer.
Strålman struggles to land a body shot inside as Cancer controls his hands.
Cancer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cancer lands with a light punch inside.
Strålman lands a left hand.
Cancer misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Strålman fails to land.
Cancer pushes Strålman back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Strålman.
Cancer misses with some punches.
Strålman misses with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Cancer.
Cancer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cancer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Strålman backwards.
Cancer struggles to land a body shot inside as Strålman controls his hands.
Cancer prevents a body shot from Strålman.
Strålman blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3#
Strålman lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cancer backwards.
Cancer tries to work over Strålman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Cancer.
Strålman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cancer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cancer.
Cancer misses with some punches.
Cancer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Strålman working aggressively here.
Cancer's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cancer pushes Strålman back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Strålman tries to throw a body punch but Cancer avoids it by throwing Strålman back against the cage.
Cancer lands with a light punch inside.
Strålman lands with a short shot to the head.
Strålman lands with a left to the head.
Strålman lands with a light punch inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Strålman blocks a body shot from Cancer.
Strålman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Strålman.
Cancer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cancer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cancer blocking some punches. #T4#
Strålman throws a head punch that misses.
Strålman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cancer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cancer misses with a body punch.
Cancer presses Strålman against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Strålman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right hand to the body from Strålman.
Strålman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cancers head.
Cancer is working Strålman over against the cage.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Cancer throws a punch but it's blocked by Strålman.
Cancer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Strålman's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cancer.
Strålman prevents a body shot from Cancer.
Strålman stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Strålman prevents a body shot from Cancer.
Strålman swings wildly with an uppercut but Cancer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good body shot from Cancer.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Strålman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Strålman can't find room to land a body shot as Cancer controls the action.
Strålman prevents a body shot from Cancer.
Strålman gets through Cancer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
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 Testicular Cancer will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Nice defenses there by Strålman.
Good standup being displayed there by Strålman as he connects with a hook.
Strålman lunges at Cancer with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cancer's hand.
Cancer fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Strålman jabs Cancer to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Strålman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Strålman.
Cancer lands a really nice looking cross but Strålman seems unphased.
A slapping leg kick lands for Strålman.
Strålman throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cancer slips under a jab from Strålman.
Cancer blocks a head kick by Strålman.
Strålman misses with an uppercut.
Cancer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Strålman.
Strålman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cancer tries to counter by clinching up but Strålman breaks away and moves out of range.
Cancer checks a low kick from Strålman.
Cancer avoids the body shot from Strålman.
Strålman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cancer. Strålman does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Strålman lands a head kick. Cancer smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Cancer throws a hook to the side of Strålman's head but Strålman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Strålman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cancer sizes up Strålman with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A left lands for Strålman.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Cancer checks a leg kick.
Strålman uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cancer has time to react.#CL#
Cancer clinches.
Cancer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cancer's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cancer lands a body punch.
Strålman scores with a nice hook to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cancer scores with a shot to the side of Strålman's head.
Strålman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cancers head.
Strålman lands with a right to the head.
Cancer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cancer scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Strålman misses with a punch on the inside.
Strålman blocks an uppercut.
Cancer misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Strålman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cancer lands a right hand.
Strålman misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Strålman fails to land.
Strålman tries a body shot but Cancer blocks it.
Strålman throws a head punch that misses.
Cancer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short left from Strålman.
A short uppercut from Strålman.
Cancer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cancer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cancer lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right from Cancer.
Strålman is leaning against Cancer and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Strålman lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cancer backwards.
Strålman working aggressively here.
Strålman working aggressively here.
Cancer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cancer lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Strålman or not.
Cancer throws a head punch that misses.
Strålman misses with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Cancer. #ROC#
Strålman is rocked!#T3#
Strålman misses with a punch to the body.
Strålman tries to work over Cancer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Strålman prevents a body shot from Cancer.
Cancer lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Strålman is still on wobbly legs! Can Cancer finish him?
Cancer lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cancer.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cancer.
Strålman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Strålman seems to have recovered his senses.
Cancer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Strålman's elbow.
Strålman swings wildly with an uppercut but Cancer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Strålman is looking to take this one to the mat.
Strålman lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cancer backwards.
Cancer lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cancer misses with a body punch.
A hook to the body from Strålman.
Strålman throws a head punch that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cancer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cancer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Strålman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cancer misses with a body punch.
Strålman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cancer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Strålman throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Strålman.
Strålman lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cancer backwards.
Strålman scores with a shoulder strike.
Cancer misses with a punch to the body.
Strålman gets through Cancer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cancer lands a hook that snaps the head of Strålman backwards.
Strålman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cancer struggles to land a body shot inside as Strålman controls his hands.
Cancer misses with a punch on the inside.
Strålman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cancer prevents a body shot from Strålman.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cancer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cancer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Strålman blocks a body shot from Cancer.
Cancer has a couple of punches blocked by Strålman.
Testicular Cancer has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Strålman lands a body punch in the clinch.
Strålman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cancer's elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Anton Strålman will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Cancer scores with a jab to the jaw.
Anton Strålman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Good standup being displayed there by Cancer as he connects with a hook.
Strålman misses with a hook. Cancer ducked under it nicely.
Strålman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL#
Cancer has managed to clinch.
Cancer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cancer blocking some punches.
Cancer misses with the head strike.
Cancer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Strålman blocks a body shot from Cancer.
Cancer tries a body shot but Strålman blocks it.
Strålman has a couple of punches blocked by Cancer.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Strålman.
Cancer blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strålman lands an uppercut.
Cancer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cancer throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Cancer scores with a hook to the body.
Strålman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Strålman is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Cancer misses with some punches. #T1#
Cancer working aggressively here.
Strålman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Strålman blocking some punches.
Strålman blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Strålman.
Strålman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cancer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Strålman tries to throw a body punch but Cancer avoids it by throwing Strålman back against the cage.
Strålman has a couple of punches blocked by Cancer.
Cancer misses with a punch on the inside.
Cancer misses with a body punch.
Strålman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Strålman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Still in the clinch, Cancer scores with a nice short uppercut.
Good body shot from Cancer.
Strålman tries for a takedown. No joy.
Strålman can't get the takedown.
Strålman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cancer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short left from Cancer.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Strålman. #T2#
Still in the clinch, Cancer scores with a nice short uppercut.
Strålman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cancer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cancer.
A head punch on the inside from Cancer fails to land.
Strålman lands with a right to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Strålman is working Cancer over against the cage.
Strålman takes a shot to the head.
Cancer lands a shot to the body.
A shot in the inside from Cancer.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cancer.
Cancer throws a punch but it's blocked by Strålman.
Strålman misses with a body punch.
Strålman lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cancer throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cancer.
Cancer scores with a shot to the side of Strålman's head.
Strålman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cancer has a couple of punches blocked by Strålman.
Cancer pushes Strålman back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3#
Cancer lands a nice uppercut.
Strålman prevents a body shot from Cancer.
Cancer swings wildly with an uppercut but Strålman uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right hand to the body from Cancer.
Strålman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Strålman lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Strålman makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Strålman.
Cancer lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Strålman misses with some punches.
Cancer lands a shot to the body.
Cancer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cancer misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Strålman.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Cancer blocks an uppercut.
Strålman lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cancer backwards.
Cancer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cancer lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cancer throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
Cancer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cancer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cancer tries a body shot but Strålman blocks it.
Strålman swings wildly with an uppercut but Cancer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Strålman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Strålman misses with a punch to the body.
Strålman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cancer's elbow.
Cancer misses with some punches.
Cancer digs a right hand underneath Strålman's ribcage. Strålman let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Cancer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Strålman backwards.
Cancer lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Strålman.
Cancer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cancer lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Strålman has a couple of punches blocked by Cancer.
Strålman misses with some punches.
Cancer works on Strålman's body with a couple of short punches.
Strålman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cancer.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Strålman.
Strålman has a couple of punches blocked by Cancer.

And that's the end of the fight!
Testicular Cancer showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Cancer 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

Event: TGC Crucible 13
Date: Apr 18, 2018

#R1#
Reynolds misses with a leg kick.
Strålman thows a body kick. Reynolds tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Strålman clobbers Reynolds with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Strålman scores with a leg kick.
A left and a right from Strålman both land. Nice combination.
Reynolds throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Reynolds misses with a body shot
and Strålman makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Reynolds loads up on a big right hand but Strålman slips the punch.
Reynolds avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A slapping body kick lands there for Strålman.
Strålman walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
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!
Strålman throws a low kick but Reynolds moves out of range easily.
Strålman lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Reynolds has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Reynolds slips under a jab.
Strålman misses with a hook.#T1#
Nice defenses there by Reynolds.
Reynolds throws out a counter right but Strålman avoids it with no problem.
Strålman takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Strålman looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Reynolds scoring well with a low kick there.
Reynolds lands a nice hook to Strålman's body. Strålman takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd cheers as Reynolds lands an impressive looking overhand right. Strålman doesn't seem phased though.
Reynolds takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Strålman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reynolds was well out of range. Poor timing from Strålman.
Strålman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reynolds manages to avoid it.
Strålman throws a shot from downtown. Reynolds moves away and avoids it.
Reynolds throws out a counter right but Strålman avoids it with no problem.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Strålman, right into the meat.
Reynolds moves out of range as Strålman throws a body kick.
Reynolds tries a quick counter leg kick but Strålman is wise to it.
Good work by Reynolds as he checks the leg kick.
Reynolds flicks out a counter leg kick but Strålman steps away.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Strålman cracks Reynolds with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Strålman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reynolds moves away.
Strålman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Reynolds.
It looked like Strålman wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Strålman lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Reynolds fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Strålman.
Reynolds takes one to the chin there.
Strålman fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Strålman throws a leg kick that misses.
Reynolds keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Reynolds throws out a counter right but Strålman avoids it with no problem.
Strålman throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Strålman walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Reynolds misses with a hook. Strålman ducked under it nicely.
Strålman throws a half hearted mid kick.
Strålman throws a lazy body kick
and Reynolds counters with an inside leg kick. #T3#
Reynolds takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Reynolds thows a leg kick but Strålman checks it
and Strålman counters with a nice body kick.
A jab lands there for Reynolds.
Strålman throws a head kick that Reynolds semi-blocks.
Reynolds throws a hook but Strålman blocks it.
Reynolds throws a low kick but it's checked well by Strålman.
Reynolds swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Strålman throws a quick counter kick to the body but Reynolds avoids it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Reynolds.
Anton Strålman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reynolds walks forward, straight into a front kick from Strålman.
Strålman bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Reynolds's head backwards.
Good shot there by Reynolds.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Strålman digs a good hook to Reynolds's body.
Strålman connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T4#
Reynolds throws a front kick aimed at Strålman's knee but Strålman avoids it well.
Reynolds connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Strålman misses with a hook.
Strålman throws a body punch but Reynolds moves out of range.
Reynolds throws a series of punches but Strålman avoids them all with ease. #KD2#
Reynolds lands a big head kick that sends Strålman tumbling to the mat! Reynolds takes a step backwards and waves Strålman back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Strålman is rocked!
Strålman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Oh Strålman is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Reynolds throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Strålman looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Strålman goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Reynolds takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Strålman tries to land a body kick
and Strålman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters circling - Strålman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Reynolds throws out a counter right but Strålman avoids it with no problem.
Strålman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reynolds was well out of range. Poor timing from Strålman.
Reynolds now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Strålman throws a body kick that misses.
Strålman throws the kick towards the body but Reynolds avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Anton Strålman will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Reynolds takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Strålman seems to have got his legs back now.
Reynolds throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Strålman fires out a quick counter leg kick but Reynolds just manages to avoid it.
Reynolds lands an overhand right.
Reynolds has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Strålman.
Strålman throws a body shot but no joy.
Reynolds on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Strålman slips a straight right by Reynolds.
Reynolds tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Strålman was well out of range. Poor timing from Reynolds.
Strålman throws a nice inside leg kick.
Reynolds moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reynolds misses with a head kick.
It looks like Strålman has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Reynolds checks a leg kick.
Strålman throws a body kick that misses.
That kick from Reynolds tenderised Strålman's leg. Strålman is trying to keep his angry face on.#KD2#
Reynolds lands a big head kick that sends Strålman tumbling to the mat! Reynolds takes a step backwards and waves Strålman back to his feet - he wants the finish!#T1#
Reynolds throws a wild body kick that Strålman sees coming a mile off.
Strålman quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Reynolds slips a jab and a cross from Strålman.
Reynolds avoids a kick to the body.
BOOM! Reynolds lands a beautiful left hook that drops Strålman. Strålman tries to recover but Reynolds is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Strålman lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cole Reynolds!
Cole Reynolds decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: TGC 48: Hepple vs Human
Date: Mar 24, 2018

#R1##CL#
Ji Woo darts in and clinches Strålman up against the cage.
Ji Woo misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Strålman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Strålman thows a leg kick but Ji Woo checks it #CL#
and Ji Woo counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
I was talking to Ji Woo's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Ji Woo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Strålman lands with a left to the head.
Ji Woo misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Strålman.
Ji Woo misses with the head strike.
Strålman lands with a right to the head.
Strålman lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ji Woo backwards.
Ji Woo tries to throw a body punch but Strålman avoids it by throwing Ji Woo back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ji Woo.
Ji Woo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Strålman is trying to maintain a safe position but Ji Woo gets an underhook and turns Strålman into the cage.
Ji Woo pushes Strålman back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Strålman blocks a body shot from Ji Woo.
Strålman misses with some punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD#
Ji Woo pulls guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ji Woo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Strålman must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T1#
Ji Woo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Strålman controls the pace.
Ji Woo wants to sweep here but Strålman controlling him for the moment.
Strålman wants to control from the top but Ji Woo keeps moving. #SUB#
Ji Woo has his foot on Strålman's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Strålman works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Ji Woo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Strålman defends well.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ji Woo is pulling down on Strålman's head. It's preventing any offense from Strålman, at least for the moment.
Strålman controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Strålman is looking to land body kicks.
Strålman wants to slow Ji Woo down by chopping away at his legs.
Ji Woo feinted with a counter takedown.
Ji Woo misses with a hook to the body
and Strålman counters with a leg kick.
Ji Woo throws a leg kick that is checked
and Strålman counters with a stiff right hand.
Strålman throws a body kick that misses.
Ji Woo feinted with a counter takedown.
Strålman throws a nice inside leg kick. #T3#
Ji Woo blocks a head kick by Strålman.
Ji Woo tried to counter with a leg kick but Strålman avoided it.
Strålman lands a jab to Ji Woo's midsection.
Ji Woo doesn't manage to clinch there - Strålman circles away.
The fighters circling - Strålman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ji Woo digs a good hook to Strålman's body.
A telegraphed right hand from Ji Woo misses the target.
Ji Woo throws a body punch but Strålman moves out of range.
Ji Woo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ji Woo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Strålman misses with a wild body shot.
Strålman throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ji Woo fires out a quick counter leg kick but Strålman just manages to avoid it.
Strålman cracks a nice hook into Ji Woo's ribs.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ji Woo.
Ji Woo takes a jab right on the kisser. #T4#
Strålman misses with an uppercut.
Strålman throws a right hand that misses
and Ji Woo counters with a nice body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Strålman takes a swing at Ji Woo's ribcage but misses.
Strålman throws a leg kick
and Ji Woo makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#TD#
Ji Woo shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Strålman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB#
Ji Woo has gone for a leg lock! Strålman slips out almost immediately though and dives into Ji Woo's guard.#REVB#
Strålman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Strålman stopping the sweep attempt from Ji Woo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Anton Strålman will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Ji Woo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Strålman walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ji Woo checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ji Woo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Anton Strålman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Strålman throws a jab when Ji Woo was well out of range.
Strålman misses with a telegraphed body shot #CL#
and Ji Woo counters by moving into the clinch. #BC2#
Strålman breaks the clinch.
Strålman thuds his shin into the meat of Ji Woo's side.
Strålman cracks Ji Woo with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Strålman misses with an uppercut
and Ji Woo counters with a good, hard body kick but Strålman shrugs it off.
Ji Woo jabs Strålman right on the nose. Strålman blinks but takes it well.
Strålman throws a poor cross that misses
and Ji Woo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Strålman moves into range and connects with a jab.
Strålman buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ji Woo lands a jab to the head. #T1#
Ji Woo connects with a crisp jab.
Strålman lands a nice shot to the body.
Strålman just misses with a punch to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Ji Woo misses the target.
Nice body kick from Ji Woo.
Strålman looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Strålman lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Strålman throws a series of punches but Ji Woo avoids them all with ease.
Nice body kick from Strålman.
Ji Woo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Anton Strålman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ji Woo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Strålman.
Ji Woo connects with an inside leg kick.
Strålman misses the body punch
and Ji Woo counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #T2#
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!
Ji Woo cracks Strålman with an open hand slap.
Ji Woo misses with a hook. Strålman ducked under it nicely.
A big left from Ji Woo misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Ji Woo blocks the leg kick.
Ji Woo swings away with a leg kick that misses.#CL#
Ji Woo has Strålman up against the cage in a clinch.
Strålman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ji Woos head.
Ji Woo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Strålman's elbow.
Strålman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Strålman misses with some punches.
A shot in the inside from Strålman.
Ji Woo misses with a punch to the body.
Come on Strålman - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Ji Woo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
Ji Woo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Strålman has a couple of punches blocked by Ji Woo.
Ji Woo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ji Woo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Strålman's elbow.
Strålman misses with a punch to the body.
Strålman takes a shot to the head.
Strålman has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Ji Woo seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Strålman can turn it around.
Ji Woo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Strålman blocking some punches.
Strålman can't find room to land a body shot as Ji Woo controls the action.
Ji Woo is looking to take this one to the mat.
Ji Woo misses with some punches.
Strålman misses with some punches.
Strålman blocks an uppercut.
Strålman lands a body shot.
Ji Woo tries to throw a body punch but Strålman avoids it by throwing Ji Woo back against the cage.
Strålman misses with a punch to the body.
Ji Woo tries to pull guard but Strålman forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Strålman is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bong Ji Woo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice body punch from Strålman - that landed with a thud. #T4#
Ji Woo misses with a body punch.
Strålman is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Ji Woo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Strålman lands a shoulder strike.
Strålman blocks an uppercut.
Ji Woo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Ji Woo lands a left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Strålman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Strålman lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Strålman lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ji Woo misses with a body punch.
Ji Woo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Strålman lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Strålman working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Ji Woo fails to land.
Ji Woo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ji Woo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Strålman misses with a hook to the ribs.
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 Bong Ji Woo will probably get the nod.
That's time! Ji Woo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Strålman throws a body punch but Ji Woo moves out of range.
Ji Woo throws the left hand but Strålman avoids the punch easily.
Strålman moves forwards but Ji Woo connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Strålman blocks a jab.
Ji Woo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Strålman lands an overhand right.
Strålman throws a nice inside leg kick. #TD#
Ji Woo shoots in and gets a takedown into Strålman's guard.
Ji Woo passes Strålman's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ji Woo is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Strålman!
Strålman is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T1#
Strålman working to try and regain half guard.
Ji Woo takes Strålman's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Strålman is in trouble. #SUB#
Strålman defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard.
Ji Woo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
Strålman stopping the sweep attempt from Ji Woo.
Ji Woo has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Strålman has passed into side control.
Ji Woo is trying to improve his position.
Ji Woo gets back to half guard.
Well, if Strålman 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. #T3#
Ji Woo is trying to get back to full guard.
Ji Woo wants to control but Strålman is keeping busy and won't allow it. #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.
Ji Woo wants to improve his position but Strålman is controlling well.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Strålman is trying to control. Ji Woo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Strålman buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ji Woo throws a leg kick
and Strålman finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Ji Woo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Strålman circles away quickly and effectively.
Ji Woo checks a leg kick.
Strålman lands with a thumping leg kick.

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 Bong Ji Woo.
I think Ji Woo 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bong Ji Woo!
In his post fight interview, Bong Ji Woo started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: TGC 41: San Diego vs Stralman
Date: Feb 03, 2018

#R1#
San Diego throws a good cross that connects.
Strålman has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Nice shot lands for San Diego.
A nice leg kick lands there from Strålman.
A telegraphed right hand from Strålman misses the target.
Anton Strålman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
San Diego moves out of range as Strålman strikes.
San Diego misses with a hook.
San Diego throws out a loose jab but Strålman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Strålman.
San Diego fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Strålman manages to avoid it.
San Diego staying out of range there.
San Diego has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from San Diego there as he acknowledges the shot.
Strålman misses with a low kick.
Strålman scores with a punch to the head.
A jab from San Diego finds it's way through Strålman's defenses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
San Diego instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Strålman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
San Diego tries to close the distance and clinch up but Strålman swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Strålman lands a leg kick that knocks San Diego off balance momentarily.
Strålman lands a jab to the nose.
Strålman slips under a jab.#T1#
Strålman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from San Diego.
San Diego misses with a left hand
and San Diego takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
San Diego misses with a hook.
San Diego misses with a body punch
and Strålman counters with a lovely shot to the body.
San Diego ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Strålman moves away.
San Diego throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
San Diego keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Strålman fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt San Diego.
San Diego throws a left and a right that both miss
and Strålman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jab by Strålman.
A telegraphed right hand from San Diego misses the target.
Strålman just misses with a punch to the body. #CL2#
Strålman has closed the distance and engaged San Diego in a clinch.
Strålman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
San Diego misses with a body punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
San Diego wants to get back to striking at distance but Strålman won't allow it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Strålman as San Diego tries to tie him up.
Strålman lands with a left to the head. #T2#
Strålman misses with a body punch.
Strålman pushes San Diego back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Strålman creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Good body shot from Strålman.
San Diego is trying to break the clinch but Strålman has him pressed against the cage.
Strålman scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Strålman lands a body shot in the clinch.
San Diego blocks a body shot from Strålman.
Strålman lands a hook that snaps the head of San Diego backwards. #BC#
San Diego manages to break the clinch.
San Diego throws a looping overhand right but Strålman ducks down to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Strålman! But no joy.
Strålman throws a push kick but San Diego slaps the foot to one side.
San Diego throwing a counter right hand but Strålman manages to avoid it.
A shot to the body from Strålman misses
and San Diego counters with a right hand to the body.
Strålman fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches San Diego on the side of the head.
Strålman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from San Diego.
Strålman slips under a jab.
San Diego walks into a straight right hand from Strålman.
Strålman tries to land a front kick but San Diego steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A slow jab from San Diego misses its intended target. #T3#
Strålman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
San Diego tries to counter with a takedown but Strålman is quick to defend against it.
San Diego looks to throw the jab but Strålman is out of range.
San Diego scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Strålman is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! San Diego had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
San Diego swings for the body but Strålman moves out of range.
Strålman misses with a looping right.
San Diego misses the jab.
San Diego throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Strålman to counter with a crisp jab.
Strålman getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Strålman throws a solid leg kick but San Diego takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Strålman.
Strålman misses with a looping right.
San Diego tries to counter by clinching up but Strålman breaks away and moves out of range.
Strålman lands a jab.
Strålman throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
San Diego avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
San Diego tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Strålman, as that shot connected.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
San Diego misses with an uppercut.
Strålman wants to clinch up but San Diego keeps it at a distance.
Strålman lands a head shot.#T4#
Strålman throws a lazy right hand but San Diego sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
San Diego lands a glancing blow to the side of Strålman's head.
Strålman slips under a jab from San Diego.
Both fighters circling a little - Strålman finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Strålman keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
San Diego walks forward, straight into a front kick from Strålman.
Strålman thumps San Diego with a low kick.
Strålman clobbers San Diego with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Strålman misses the shot to the body.
Strålman lands with an uppercut that bounces San Diego off the cage and back into range.
San Diego misses with a left hand
and Strålman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Strålman fakes the leg kick and cracks San Diego in the body.
San Diego misses with a hook. Strålman ducked under it nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
San Diego looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
San Diego swings and misses with a hook to the body.
San Diego pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice cross by Strålman.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anton Strålman dominated that round.
That's time! San Diego's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Strålman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from San Diego.
San Diego misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Strålman looks to land a left hand but San Diego moved out of range nicely.
Strålman works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
San Diego closes the distance but Strålman moves to the side
letting Strålman counter with a right hand.
San Diego swings widly with a right hand
and Strålman counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
San Diego lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A left lands for Strålman.
Strålman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Strålman replies with a solid counter kick to the body but San Diego blocks it well.
Strålman bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of San Diego's head.
San Diego looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
San Diego comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Strålman swings for the body but San Diego moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Strålman is looking to slow San Diego down with leg kicks.
San Diego tries to clinch up but Strålman circles away and keeps his distance.
Strålman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #CL#
and San Diego counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by San Diego.
San Diego wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Strålman has him pressed against the cage.
Strålman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#BC#
San Diego breaks from the clinch. #T1#
San Diego lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by San Diego.
San Diego chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Strålman can pounce on him. #CL2#
Strålman pushes San Diego up against the cage in a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by San Diego.
A nice left hand lands by Strålman.
Strålman has a couple of punches blocked by San Diego. #BC#
San Diego breaks the clinch.
San Diego gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Strålman.
San Diego just misses with a punch to the body.
Strålman doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Strålman tests San Diego's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Strålman fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and San Diego has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Strålman lands the left hand.
Strålman lands with a nice body punch.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Strålman.
Strålman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as San Diego throws out the jab.
Strålman throws out a counter right but San Diego avoids it with no problem.
Strålman misses with a body kick.
San Diego tries to close the distance and clinch but Strålman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T2#
Strålman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Strålman tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Anton Strålman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
San Diego goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Strålman dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on San Diego. That did some damage!
San Diego takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #CL#
San Diego rushes Strålman and presses him up against the cage.
San Diego prevents a body shot from Strålman.
San Diego misses with a hook to the ribs.
San Diego misses with the head strike.
Strålman scores with a shoulder strike.
San Diego swings away with an uppercut that misses.
San Diego is trying to force a seperation but Strålman has the dominant position.
San Diego tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Strålman lands a right hand that snaps the head of San Diego backwards.
Strålman lands a hook that snaps the head of San Diego backwards.
San Diego is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Strålman is keeping busy.
Strålman misses with the head strike.
Strålman pushes San Diego back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Strålman.
San Diego lands a nice shot to the body.
San Diego misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from San Diego.
Strålman tries to work over San Diego's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Strålman lands a nice uppercut.
Strålman misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for San Diego.
San Diego works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
San Diego blocking some punches.
San Diego is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Strålman misses with a body punch.
Strålman can't find room to land a body shot as San Diego controls the action.
Nice body punch from Strålman.
Strålman lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Strålman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Strålman digs a right hand into San Diego's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on San Diego's gas tank.
Anton Strålman seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Strålman lands a hook to the side of the head.
San Diego tries to stall but Strålman uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
San Diego looking to stall.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #T4#
Strålman has a couple of punches blocked by San Diego.
Strålman lands a left hand.
San Diego tries to stall but Strålman uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Strålman misses with the head strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Strålman working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Strålman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Strålman presses San Diego against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#BC#
San Diego escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
San Diego walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A big right from Strålman misses.
San Diego throws a combination that misses
and Strålman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Strålman swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Strålman scores with a jab. San Diego acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Strålman looking to land some kicks to the body here.
San Diego drops down looking for a counter takedown but Strålman sprawls and moves away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
San Diego tries to clinch up but Strålman circles away and keeps his distance.
A telegraphed right hand from San Diego misses the target.
San Diego throws a looping overhand right but Strålman ducks down to avoid it.
San Diego misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anton Strålman 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#
The crowd cheers as Strålman lands an impressive looking overhand right. San Diego doesn't seem phased though.
San Diego uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Strålman.
San Diego ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Strålman moves away.
San Diego walks into a left hand.
Strålman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from San Diego.
Strålman scores with a nice head shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Strålman darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Strålman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
San Diego appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
San Diego jabbing away but nothing is landing.
San Diego works the jab nicely.
Strålman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
San Diego walks forward, straight into a front kick from Strålman.
Strålman wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A swing and a miss from Strålman.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Donk. Strålman catches San Diego right on the button with a cross.
San Diego swings for the body but Strålman moves out of range.
Strålman throws a jab but it's blocked by San Diego. #T1#
Nice uppercut there from San Diego.
San Diego blocks a jab.
San Diego misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
San Diego has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Strålman.
Strålman connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Strålman scores with a body shot.
Strålman circles away from the clinch attempt.
Strålman defending well as San Diego loads up on a big left hand.
Strålman doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Strålman thumps San Diego with a low kick.
Strålman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Strålman throws a low kick but it's checked well by San Diego.
San Diego steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Strålman.
San Diego takes one to the chin there.
San Diego wants to clinch.
Strålman lands a nice looking kick to the body. San Diego takes a step back to recover. #T2#
San Diego avoids the body shot from Strålman.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Strålman bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
San Diego on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Strålman. Strålman obviously looking to wear him down.
San Diego takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
San Diego looks to score with a jab to the body but Strålman is just out of range.
Strålman lands a slapping body shot.
A shot to the body from San Diego misses
and Strålman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Strålman tries to clinch there but San Diego circles away.
Strålman thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on San Diego if he has to take too many more of those.
San Diego lands a right hook to the body.
San Diego stuns Strålman with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by San Diego.
San Diego connects with a good right hand that stumbles Strålman. Strålman circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Strålman connects with a good right hand that stumbles San Diego. San Diego circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T3#
Strålman tries to clinch there but San Diego circles away.
Strålman lands a right hook to the body.
San Diego takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Strålman scoring well with a low kick there.
San Diego tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Strålman was well out of range. Poor timing from San Diego.
San Diego keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Strålman changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
San Diego will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
San Diego misses with a left hand
and Strålman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
San Diego swings and misses with a hook to the body.
San Diego on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
San Diego throws a body shot but no joy.
Strålman lands with an uppercut that bounces San Diego off the cage and back into range.
San Diego throws a lazy right hand but Strålman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Strålman feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to San Diego's calf.
Strålman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from San Diego.
A jab from Strålman misses. #T4#
San Diego ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Strålman scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
San Diego misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Strålman.
Strålman throws out a counter right but San Diego avoids it with no problem.
San Diego thows a left - swing and a miss!
San Diego throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
San Diego walks into a jab.
Strålman throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Strålman just misses with a punch to the body.
San Diego checks a leg kick nicely.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Strålman.#CL#
San Diego gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Strålman tries to work over San Diego's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Strålman lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC#
San Diego's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Strålman goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A punch combination from San Diego misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anton Strålman really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R4#
Strålman has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Strålman there as he acknowledges the shot.
San Diego uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Strålman.
San Diego throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Strålman tries to counter with a clinch but San Diego shakes him off and moves away.
Strålman scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Strålman's corner calls for a 1-2. Strålman obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CL2#
Strålman closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Strålman.
Strålman throws a head punch that misses.
Strålman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
San Diego taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
San Diego prevents a body shot from Strålman.
Strålman lands a right hand that snaps the head of San Diego backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strålman throws a punch but it's blocked by San Diego. #BC2#
Strålman breaks from the clinch.
San Diego tries to close the distance and clinch up but Strålman swats him away and circles back towards the center.
San Diego scores with a jab. Strålman acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Strålman dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on San Diego. That did some damage!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
San Diego lands a nice looking body shot. #T1#
San Diego swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Strålman keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Strålman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from San Diego.
Strålman moves into range and connects with a jab.
Strålman lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
San Diego takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
San Diego misses with an uppercut. Strålman saw that one coming.
Both fighters circling a little - Strålman finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
San Diego thuds his right hand into Strålman's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Strålman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from San Diego.
Strålman feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits San Diegos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Strålman tests San Diego's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Strålman lands a glancing blow to the side of San Diego's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
San Diego ducks under a wild hook from Strålman.
Strålman throws a body punch but San Diego moves out of range. #T2#
Strålman throws a hook but San Diego avoids it easily.
Strålman slips a jab from San Diego.
Strålman lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Strålman throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling San Diego to counter with a crisp jab.
Strålman lands a lovely overhand right.
San Diego misses with a jab, cross combination.
Strålman is looking to chop away at San Diego's legs.
San Diego walks into a left hand.
Strålman throws a right hand that misses
and San Diego counters with a nice uppercut.
Strålman paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
San Diego swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Strålman counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Strålman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Strålman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as San Diego throws out the jab. #CL2#
Strålman closes the distance and clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Strålman.
San Diego is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T3#
San Diego blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
San Diego scores with an uppercut up the middle.
San Diego tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Strålman's elbow.
Strålman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Strålman misses with a hook from the clinch.
San Diego prevents a body shot from Strålman. #BC#
San Diego breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
San Diego is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Strålman.
Strålman just misses with a punch to the body.
Strålman lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Strålman moves away from the strike by San Diego.
Strålman fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
San Diego rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Strålman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Strålman misses with a straight right.
San Diego takes one on the button.
Nice defenses there by San Diego.#T4#
Strålman stuns San Diego with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Strålman lands a nice shot that snaps San Diego's head back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Strålman throws a leg kick which misses San Diego's front leg but catches the back leg as San Diego tries to avoid it.
Strålman connects with a leg kick. San Diego looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Strålman swings for the body but San Diego moves out of range.
Strålman connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
San Diego just misses with a punch to the body.
Strålman just misses with a punch to the body.
Strålman lands with a thumping leg kick.
San Diego misses with a looping left.
San Diego wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jab from Strålman.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Strålman blocks a jab.
Strålman lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CL#
San Diego rushes Strålman and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
San Diego is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Strålman is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anton Strålman dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Strålman scoring well with a low kick there.
Strålman lands with a kick to the ribs.
Strålman gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
San Diego looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
San Diego throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
San Diego sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Strålman throws a leg kick that misses.
San Diego fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Strålman manages to avoid it.
Strålman wants to counter with a clinch but San Diego pushes him away.
A looping hook to the body misses from San Diego. Strålman does a little dance to reset his feet.
San Diego misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strålman lands a jab to the nose.
San Diego ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Strålman moves away.
Strålman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Strålman slips under a jab from San Diego.
A jab from Strålman misses. #T1#
San Diego fails in his attempt to clinch.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as San Diego checks a leg kick.
Strålman connects with a looping right hand.
Strålman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by San Diego.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Strålman, right into the meat.
Strålman's jab looks to have found its range, popping San Diego under the eye.
Strålman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Strålman throws a wild body kick that San Diego sees coming a mile off.
San Diego blocks a low kick nicely.
San Diego checks a low kick from Strålman.
Strålman throws a jab when San Diego was well out of range.
A good leg kick by Strålman.
Strålman scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Strålman jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
San Diego uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Strålman has time to react.
Strålman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from San Diego.
Anton Strålman is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
San Diego just leaning against Strålman, taking a breather.
A frustrated look appears on San Diego's face as he tries to break the clinch.
San Diego is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
San Diego swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Strålman scores with a shot to the side of San Diego's head.
San Diego has Strålman pressed against the cage.
San Diego misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Strålman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
San Diego has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
San Diego is looking to break free of the clinch but Strålman has double underhooks.
San Diego misses with a short punch on the inside.
San Diego lands with a short shot to the head.
San Diego misses with a short punch on the inside.
Angelo San Diego has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
San Diego is trying to push Strålman away but Strålman has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Strålman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
San Diego is trying to break the clinch but Strålman is controlling him.
San Diego tries to break free but Strålman pushes him back against the cage.
Strålman has San Diego pressed against the cage, preventing San Diego from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
San Diego is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Strålman. #BC#
San Diego breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Strålman lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
San Diego tries to close the distance and clinch but Strålman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Strålman lands with an uppercut that bounces San Diego off the cage and back into range.
Strålman lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Strålman lands a nice shot to the body.
Strålman throws a leg kick which misses San Diego's front leg but catches the back leg as San Diego tries to avoid it.
Strålman misses the shot to the body.
San Diego lands a hook that stumbles Strålman back into the cage. San Diego follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Strålman to the canvas! San Diego pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Strålman has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Angelo San Diego!
Angelo San Diego retains his bantamweight title!
Angelo San Diego took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, IniTech Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: TGC 37: Cobb vs Sylvia
Date: Jan 06, 2018

#R1#
Dong moves away from the strike by Strålman.
Dong is looking for a counter combo.
Strålman misses with an uppercut. Dong saw that one coming.
Strålman has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Dong is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Anton Strålman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A solid leg kick lands there for Strålman.
Strålman listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Dong takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nice defenses there by Strålman.
Strålman misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Dong makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A big right from Dong misses.
A slow jab from Strålman misses its intended target.
Strålman lets loose with a powerful body kick. Dong will feel that in the morning.
Nice body kick there by Dong.
Strålman defending well as Dong loads up on a big left hand.
Strålman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A left lands for Strålman.
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!
Dong takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A big right from Strålman misses.
Strålman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Strålman throws a hook to the side of Dong's head but Dong sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Strålman scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T1#
Strålman throws an off balance right hand
and Dong counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Strålman. Dong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dong drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Dong misses with a leg kick.
Dong pivots, looking for a leg kick but Strålman is out of range and Dong settles back down.
Strålman looks to score with a jab to the body but Dong is just out of range.
Dong takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Strålman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dong.
Strålman checks the leg kick nicely there.
Dong tries to bum rush Strålman with a series of wild strikes but Strålman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Strålman throws a low kick but Dong avoids it.
Strålman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dong.
Strålman now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Strålman misses with a wild body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Dong 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Strålman changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dong takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Strålman takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Dong pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T2#
Strålman chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Strålman throws out a loose jab but Dong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice shot lands for Strålman.
Strålman throws a shot from downtown. Dong moves away and avoids it.
Strålman feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Dong's calf.
Strålman lands a jab to Dong's midsection.
Strålman scores with a nice body kick.
Strålman misses the shot to the body.
Strålman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dong.
Strålman takes a swing at Dong's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Dong has taken the fight to the clinch.
Strålman tries to throw a body punch but Dong avoids it by throwing Strålman back against the cage.
Strålman tries to work over Dong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dong has a couple of punches blocked by Strålman.
Strålman lands with a right to the head.
Dong throws a punch but it's blocked by Strålman.
Strålman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Strålman can't find room to land a body shot as Dong controls the action. #T3#
Dong misses with a body punch. #TD#
Dong pulls guard.
Dong keeping moving, preventing Strålman from controlling successfully.
Strålman slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Strålman's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB#
Dong working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Strålman doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Strålman manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Strålman controlling from the top position. #T4##SUB#
Strålman got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dong has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Strålman has managed to get both his arms back between Dong's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Dong has his foot on Strålman's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Strålman works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dong working for a triangle but Strålman defends it easily.
Strålman won't allow Dong to sweep him here.
Strålman sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Dong is looking for a triangle but Strålman pushes his legs off easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anton Strålman 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#
Strålman misses the shot to the body.
Strålman works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Dong throws out a leg kick but Strålman moves out of range and Dong only half commits.
Strålman throws the kick towards the body but Dong avoids it.
Strålman throws a nice outside leg kick.
Dong drops his hands momentarily and Strålman takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Strålman jabs Dong right on the nose. Dong blinks but takes it well.
Strålman lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Strålman throws a body shot but no joy.
Dong staying out of range there.
Dong looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A thudding body kick lands there by Dong!
A chopping leg kick lands by Dong.
Strålman checks a leg kick nicely.
Strålman throws an overhand right that lands on Dong's shoulder, as Dong tries to avoid the shot.
Strålman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dong moves away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dong moves forwards but Strålman connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Strålman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dong.
Dong on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T1#
Strålman scores with a hook to the body. Dong takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dong blocks a jab.
Strålman lands a body shot.
Dong has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Strålman scores with a decent looking hook.
Dong takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dong looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Strålman.
Strålman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dong manages to avoid it.
Dong displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Strålman throws out the jab.
Dong checks a leg kick nicely.
Strålman throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dong.
Strålman misses with a body shot.
Strålman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dong.
Strålman smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dong uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Strålman.
Strålman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Strålman stuns Dong with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T2#
Nice shot lands for Dong.
Strålman avoids a kick to the body.
Strålman keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Strålman throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Dong lands with a kick to the ribs.
Strålman thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Dong if he has to take too many more of those.
Strålman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Strålman throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Dong slips under a jab.
Dong on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Strålman checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nice straight punches there by Strålman. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Strålman.
Strålman slips under a jab from Dong.
Dong fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Strålman has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dong takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Strålman misses with a looping left.
A quick step to the side and Dong tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#CL#
Dong forces Strålman back against the cage and clinches.
Nice body punch from Dong. #T3#
A head punch on the inside from Strålman fails to land.
Strålman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dong misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Dong escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Strålman checks a low kick from Dong.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dong.
Dong pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dong takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Strålman misses with a hook. Dong ducked under it nicely.
And Dong counters with a quick kick to the body but Strålman blocks it.
Dong finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Strålman scores with the left hand. Dong knows he should have avoided that one.
Dong cracks the inside of Strålman's front leg.
Dong throws a half hearted mid kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Strålman. Dong does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2#
Strålman rushes Dong and presses him up against the cage.
Strålman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Strålman softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T4#
Strålman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dong's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Dong fails to land.
Strålman works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dong misses with some punches.
Dong has a couple of punches blocked by Strålman.
Strålman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dong's elbow.
Strålman misses with a punch to the body.
Strålman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Strålman letting Dong take a breather here.
Strålman tries to work over Dong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Strålman's elbow.
Dong misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dong lands a right hand.
A short right from Dong on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Strålman digs a right hand into Dong's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dong's gas tank.
Dong misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anton Strålman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Strålman cracks Dong with an open hand slap.
Strålman listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Dong lands a slapping body shot.
Strålman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dong scores with a body shot.
Strålman misses with a straight right.
Anton Strålman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Strålman scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dong has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Strålman.
A nice inside leg kick there by Strålman. That's going to slow Dong down.
Dong looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Dong is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nice straight punches there by Strålman. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Strålman.
Dong walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Strålman checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Strålman punishes Dong's body with a nice straight punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good standup being displayed there by Dong as he connects with a hook.
Dong swings for the body but Strålman moves out of range.
Strålman drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Strålman throws out a leg kick but Dong moves out of range and Strålman only half commits. #T1#
Dong uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Strålman.
Dong quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Dong blocks a leg kick.
Dong moves away from the strike by Strålman.
Strålman tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
An inside leg kick lands from Strålman.
Dong cracks the inside of Strålman's front leg.
Dong lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Strålman lands with a thumping leg kick.
Strålman throws out a loose jab but Dong uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Strålman. That's going to slow Dong down.
Strålman turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Strålman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dong manages to avoid it.
Strålman throws an overhand right that lands on Dong's shoulder, as Dong tries to avoid the shot.
Strålman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dong connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dong keeps Strålman at a distance using the push kick.
Dong is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dong missing with a left hand there. Strålman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Yung Hung Dong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Anton Strålman is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Strålman swings for the body but Dong moves out of range.
Strålman chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Strålman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dong was well out of range. Poor timing from Strålman.
Strålman throws a nice inside leg kick.
Strålman connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Dong checks a leg kick.
Strålman is looking to slow Dong down with leg kicks.
Dong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Strålman.
Strålman blocks the body kick.
Strålman looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Strålman.
Dong keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Strålman scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dong in his tracks.
Strålman throws a body punch but Dong moves out of range.
Strålman lands an overhand right.
Strålman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Strålman misses the target.
Dong walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T3#
Dong looks to land a body kick but Strålman moved away.
Strålman misses with a wild body shot.
Strålman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dong misses with a wild body shot.
Strålman avoids a kick to the body.
Dong on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Dong connects with a right hand. Strålman shakes it off.
Dong motions for Strålman to come forward. Dong throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dong checks a leg kick.
Dong appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Strålman lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Dong looks to land a left hand but Strålman moved out of range nicely.
A slapping leg kick lands for Strålman.
Strålman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dong.
Strålman lands a leg kick that knocks Dong off balance momentarily.
Strålman looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Strålman throws a leg kick which misses Dong's front leg but catches the back leg as Dong tries to avoid it. #T4#
Strålman motions for Dong to come forward. Strålman throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Strålman scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dong misses with a kick to the body.
Strålman blocks a jab.
Strålman was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Strålman misses with a looping left.
Strålman checks the leg kick nicely there.
Dong attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Dong lands a front kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Strålman. That's going to slow Dong down.
Strålman with a hook.
Strålman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Strålman lands a head shot.
Dong throws a body kick that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Strålman slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Dong.
Strålman misses with a wild body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Anton Strålman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Strålman 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: TGC Crucible 5
Date: Nov 29, 2017

#R1#
Hanley with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Agnarsson to score with a decent uppercut.
Agnarsson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hanley stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Agnarsson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hanley moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hanley throws out a counter right but Agnarsson avoids it with no problem.
Agnarsson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hanley's head backwards.
Hanley connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Agnarsson momentarily.
Agnarsson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hanley.
Agnarsson throws a body shot but no joy.
A little jabbing left from Hanley on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Agnarsson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hanley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC2#
Agnarsson is rocked!
Agnarsson misses the body punch
and Hanley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Oh Agnarsson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hanley bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Agnarsson walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Agnarsson limp body while Hanley jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Quincy Hanley!
Quincy Hanley spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: TGC 27: Bush vs Hanley
Date: Oct 28, 2017

#R1#
Hanley slips a straight right by Bush.
Nice straight punches there by Bush. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bush.
Bush throws out a powerful jab.#KD#
Bush sends Hanley crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Bush is motioning to the referee to let Hanley up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#
Hanley is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hanley moves away from the strike by Bush.
Hanley is still on wobbly legs! Can Bush finish him?
Bush rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hanley counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hanley is holding his hands too far apart here. Bush throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Hanley is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dulles Bush!
Dulles Bush retains his bantamweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Dulles Bush thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: TGC Crucible 3
Date: Sep 19, 2017

#R1#
Tavares tries for a takedown but Hanley sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Tavares looks for a takedown but Hanley sprawls well.
Hanley swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#CL2#
Tavares has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hanley lands a right hand.
Hanley scores with a shoulder strike.
We've been informed that Tavares has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Tavares wants a takedown.
Quincy Hanley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Djalo Tavares.
Hanley misses with a punch to the body.
Hanley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hanley. #BC#
Hanley manages to break the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tavares looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tavares tries to clinch but Hanley moves out of range.
Hanley jabs at Tavares's body.
Hanley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tavares moves away.
Tavares keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tavares tries to counter by closing the distance.#TD2#
Tavares closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #ES#
Hanley makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#T1#
Tavares tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hanley swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hanley bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tavares tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hanley manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tavares displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hanley throws out the jab.
Hanley jabs Tavares to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hanley darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #ROC#
Tavares is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Djalo Tavares has been cut.
Hanley measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Tavares! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Quincy Hanley!
Quincy Hanley was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
Djalo Tavares was interviewed post fight and said 'Ami na findau cadera!'.

Event: SFC 18: Hanley x Straterloo
Date: Jul 28, 2017

#R1#
Hanley swings for the body but Straterloo moves out of range.
Straterloo is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hanley with a body shot.
Hanley scores with a crisp jab that stopped Straterloo in his tracks.
Straterloo uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hanley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Straterloo manages to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Straterloo! But no joy.
Hanley throws a lazy uppercut
letting Straterloo counter with a right hand.
Hanley misses the shot to the body.
A cross from Hanley lands.
Straterloo staying out of range there.
Hanley misses with an uppercut. Straterloo saw that one coming.
Straterloo is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Straterloo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hanley.
Hanley loads up on a big right hand but Straterloo slips the punch.
Hanley backing away here, and Straterloo unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Straterloo needs to keep his hands up - Hanley had a free shot at his head there.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Straterloo 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 Hanley has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hanley and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Hanley is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Straterloo. #T1#
Straterloo scores with a push kick.
Hanley drops his hands momentarily and Straterloo takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hanley connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#ROC#
Straterloo is rocked!
Straterloo walks straight into a right hand from Hanley - that's dropped him! Hanley jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Straterloo from any more punishment! Straterloo complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Quincy Hanley!
Quincy Hanley retains his bantamweight title!
A less than humble Quincy Hanley misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: SFC 14: Hanley x Palaktingpuet
Date: Jul 05, 2017

#R1#
Payakarakatong scores with a hook to the body. Hanley takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Payakarakatong is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hanley.
It looked like Hanley wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hanley looks to score with a jab to the body but Payakarakatong is just out of range.
Payakarakatong tries to counter by closing the distance.
A slow jab from Hanley misses its intended target.
Payakarakatong tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hanley is able to avoid easily.
Payakarakatong slips a straight right by Hanley.
Payakarakatong flicks out a counter leg kick but Hanley steps away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Payakarakatong slips a jab and a cross from Hanley.
Payakarakatong appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hanley throws out a loose jab but Payakarakatong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Payakarakatong showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hanley. #T1#
Hanley throws a jab but it's blocked by Payakarakatong.
Payakarakatong tries a quick counter leg kick but Hanley is wise to it.
Good shot there by Hanley.
Payakarakatong showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hanley.
Hanley lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T2#
Payakarakatong on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Payakarakatong fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hanley is out of range.
It looked like Hanley was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Payakarakatong has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hanley finds it's way round the side to connect with Payakarakatong's head.
Payakarakatong tries to move into range but Hanley moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hanley scores with a nice head shot.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Payakarakatong throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hanley counters with a straight right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hanley blocks a jab.
Hanley throws a big counter combination but Payakarakatong scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T3#
Hanley cracks Payakarakatong with a good jab.
Payakarakatong throws a head kick that misses.
Hanley swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hanley throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Payakarakatong sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Despite the aggression on Payakarakatong's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
It looks like Hanley has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Payakarakatong uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hanley.
Payakarakatong now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#CL#
Hanley closes the distance and clinches.
Hanley lands an uppercut.
Hanley lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#BC#
Hanley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A clash of legs there as Hanley blocks the low kick.
Hanley is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T4##CL#
Hanley closes the distance and clinches.
Hanley is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hanley.#BC#
Hanley manages to break the clinch.
A punch combination from Hanley misses.
Payakarakatong was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Payakarakatong gets cracked there but stands up to it.
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!
Hanley displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Payakarakatong throws out the jab.
Payakarakatong misses with an uppercut
and Hanley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Payakarakatong loads up on a big right hand but Hanley slips the punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Quincy Hanley dominated that round.
That's time! Hanley's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Hanley connects with a jab.
Payakarakatong throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Payakarakatong walks into a stiff left hand from Hanley.#ROC#
Payakarakatong is rocked!
Hanley lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Quincy Hanley!
Quincy Hanley is the new bantamweight champion!
Quincy Hanley tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong spoke after the fight, saying 'Sorry Thailand, I'll be back'.

Event: SFC 10: PRIDE IN TOKYO
Date: Jun 10, 2017

#R1#
Hanley lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hanley scores with a jab to the body.
Bate pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hanley was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Hanley thuds a left hand into Bate's body.
Hanley works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bate takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Quincy Hanley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hanley looks to throw the jab but Bate is out of range.
Hanley lands a nice shot to the body.
Hanley dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hanley misses the shot to the body.
Hanley jabs Bate to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Hanley clinches up with Bate and pushes him back against the ropes.
Hanley misses with the head strike.
Hanley effectively controlling the action here.#T1#
Bate wants to get back to striking at distance but Hanley won't allow it. #BC2#
Bate breaks from the clinch.
Hanley is looking to wear down Bate with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Hanley looks to score with a jab to the body but Bate is just out of range.
Hanley scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bate with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hanley to score with a decent uppercut.
Hanley swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bate.
Hanley throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hanley has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Top Dawg in the buildup to the fight.
Bate throws a right hand that Hanley ducks under and follows up with a left that Hanley also avoids with ease.
Hanley punishes Bate's body with a nice straight punch.
Hanley ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bate's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hanley connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bate scrambles back to his feet.
Bate swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hanley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hanley looks to score with a jab to the body but Bate is just out of range.
Hanley misses the body punch
and Bate connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hanley cracks Bate with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CL#
Hanley pushes Bate up against the ropes in a clinch.
Hanley lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hanley lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hanley lands a nice uppercut.
Hanley lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hanley lands a nice uppercut.
Hanley lands on the inside with an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bate.
Bate misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short left from Hanley.
Hanley lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bate backwards. #T3#
Hanley lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bate backwards.
Hanley lands a body shot.
A short right from Hanley.
Hanley prevents a body shot from Bate.
Bate is trying to break free.
Hanley digs a right hand underneath Bate's ribcage. Bate let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hanley working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hanley lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bate scores with a shoulder strike.
Hanley prevents a body shot from Bate.
Hanley lands a shoulder strike.
Bate takes a shot to the head.
Hanley is working Bate over against the ropes.
Hanley lands with a light punch inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hanley lands a left hand. #T4#
Hanley lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bate backwards.
Bate has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hanley gets through Bate's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hanley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Hanley on the inside.
Hanley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bate has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Hanley seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Bate can turn it around.
Hanley lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hanley lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hanley lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bate.
Hanley softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
A shot in the inside from Hanley.
Hanley scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T5#
Hanley pushes Bate back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hanley misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Hanley creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hanley lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bate looks winded!
A short right from Hanley on the inside.
Hanley lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bate backwards.
Hanley lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bate backwards.
Hanley lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bate backwards.
Hanley taking a breather.
Hanley lands a right hand.
Hanley makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bate lands a hook that snaps the head of Hanley backwards.
Bate misses with the head strike.
Hanley lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T6#
Hanley lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bate backwards.
Still in the clinch, Hanley scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hanley swings wildly with an uppercut but Bate uses good head movement to avoid it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hanley.
Hanley blocks a body shot from Bate.
Good body shot from Hanley.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Hanley lands with a light punch inside.
A short uppercut from Hanley.
Hanley presses Bate against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hanley lands a hook that snaps the head of Bate backwards.
Hanley lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Hanley softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hanley.
Hanley slows down the pace here. #T7#
Hanley lands a hook that snaps the head of Bate backwards.
Hanley lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hanley lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Hanley lands with a light punch inside.
Bate's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hanley makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hanley makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hanley blocks a body shot from Bate.
A short uppercut from Hanley.
Hanley lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Hanley lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bate backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short uppercut from Hanley. #T8#
Still in the clinch, Hanley scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hanley digs a right hand underneath Bate's ribcage. Bate let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hanley lands a left hand.
Hanley lands a hook that snaps the head of Bate backwards.
Hanley lands an uppercut.#ROC#
Bate is rocked!
Hanley working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bate is still on wobbly legs! Can Hanley finish him?
Hanley lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hanley softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Hanley lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #KD#
Hanley drops Bate onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Bate is propped up by the ropes and works his way back to his feet!
Bate doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hanley lands with a light punch inside.
Hanley creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Bate with a big uppercut! Bate tries to clinch up but Hanley pushes him back against the ropes and lands another monster strike that crumples Bate to the mat! Bate covers up and Hanley unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Quincy Hanley!
Quincy Hanley decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
Tyler Bate was interviewed post fight and said 'You win or you learn, this will only allow me to propel myself further forward as a fighter. There isn't a great in the sport without a record on their loss. I'll be back and better than ever before and this will not prevent me from my goal of being a three weight world champ.'.

Event: SFC 6: Fergossun x Dravinski
Date: May 14, 2017

#R1#
Sloppy strikes from Schmeldty. Those never looked like landing. #CL#
Hanley rushes Schmeldty and presses him up against the cage.
Hanley lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Schmeldty backwards.
Hanley lands a hook that snaps the head of Schmeldty backwards.
A short right from Hanley.
A short right from Hanley on the inside.
Hanley lands a right hand that snaps the head of Schmeldty backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hanley.
A short right from Hanley.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Schmeldty trying to stall but Hanley improves his position.
Hanley gets through Schmeldty's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#ROC#
Schmeldty is rocked!
Hanley gets through Schmeldty's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Schmeldty is still on wobbly legs! Can Hanley finish him?
A nice right hand lands inside from Hanley.
Hanley unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Schmeldty! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Hanley is unloading with more strikes now! Schmeldty drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Quincy Hanley!
Quincy Hanley bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: SFC 4: Fautanua x Brah
Date: Apr 29, 2017

#R1#
Cooke gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hanley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cooke tests Hanley's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cooke throws a sloppy head kick
and Hanley counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#
It looks like Bailey Cooke has been cut.
Hanley works the jab nicely.
Hanley scores with a hook.
Hanley avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hanley lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #ROC#
Cooke is rocked!
Hanley lands a jab and follows it up with a massive straight that knocks Cooke out cold! Cooke is crumpled in the corner, his head only propped up by the cage! That's one for the organiziational promos right there! Wow, what a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Quincy Hanley!
Quincy Hanley spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: SFC 2: Dugan x Lard
Date: Apr 15, 2017

#R1##CL2#
Hanley has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hanley has Possible pushed against the cage.
Hanley working aggressively here. #BC2#
Hanley's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hanley comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hanley with a hook.#CUT2#
It looks like Kim Possible has been cut.
Possible throws a body shot but no joy.
Jab, jab by Hanley - just one landing. #ROC2#
Possible is rocked!
Hanley ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Oh Possible is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Possible is holding his hands too far apart here. Hanley throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Possible is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Quincy Hanley!
The defeated Kim Possible had this to say: 'I would like to thank RAGS of a RONIN (5206) clothing company and pit bull development for sponsoring me'.

Event: Jutsu Genin Tourney Rd II
Date: Mar 29, 2017

#R1#
Dominguez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hanley counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hanley looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dominguez throws a lazy head kick
and Hanley counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Dominguez misses the body punch
and Hanley counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dominguez thinking.
Dominguez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hanley counters with a left to the body.
Dominguez throws a leg kick
and Hanley counters with a left to the body.
A shot to the body from Dominguez misses
and Hanley counters with a nice body shot. #TD#
Dominguez closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Hanley's guard.
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!
Hanley wants to control the position but Dominguez says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Dominguez is thwarting Hanley's attempts to control the position.#T1#
Dominguez moves nicely into side control.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#SUB#
Dominguez is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Hanley is trying to escape and Dominguez transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Hanley is forced to tap! Nice work there by Dominguez! Very nice indeed!

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

Event: Genin Tourney Rnd 1
Date: Mar 11, 2017

#R1#
A low kick from Nagasaki misses
and Hanley counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Nagasaki thinking. #TD#
Nagasaki closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hanley did well to prevent Nagasaki getting side control.
Nagasaki is trying to control. Hanley wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hanley really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nagasaki. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Nagasaki looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Nagasaki 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.
Hanley on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Hanley trying to hold on to Nagasaki's head to control him but Nagasaki postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nagasaki slips a nice elbow through Hanley's hands, connecting with Hanley's forehead.
Hanley wants to control but Nagasaki is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nice strikes from Nagasaki there.
Nagasaki working over Hanley with some ground and pound. Hanley looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T1#
Nagasaki is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Nagasaki is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Nagasaki 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.
Nagasaki seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Hanley is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hanley gets back to full guard.
Nagasaki content to stall in guard here.
Nagasaki keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hanley's head.#T2#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nagasaki accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hanley can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hanley looking to control.
Nagasaki working some strikes from top position.
Nagasaki scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Nagasaki scoring with some ground and pound.
Nagasaki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hanley is trying to keep Nagasaki in close.
Nagasaki is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Nagasaki scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T3#
Nagasaki cracks Hanley with a solid left hand.
Nagasaki connects with a couple of short punches.
Nagasaki's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Nagasaki keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hanley's head.
Nagasaki throwing strikes but missing.
Nagasaki postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hanley is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nagasaki lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Nagasaki landing with the ground and pound. #T4#
Nagasaki stands up over Hanley, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Nagasaki landing some decent shots from guard.
Nagasaki scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Nagasaki looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Nagasaki is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Nagasaki connects with a couple of short punches.
Nagasaki is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Nagasaki is in close to Hanley's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hanley has momentary wrist control but Nagasaki slips an elbow through the middle.#T5#
Nagasaki stands up over Hanley, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Nagasaki is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hanley not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nagasaki is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Nagasaki scoring with punches to the head and body.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Hanley keeping moving, preventing Nagasaki from controlling successfully.
Nagasaki with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Nagasaki is working Hanley over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hanley can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Nagasaki controls the pace.
Nagasaki scoring with some ground and pound. #T6#
Nagasaki connects with a couple of short punches.
Nagasaki chips away with some ground and pound.
Nagasaki works a leg free and moves into 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. Nagasaki connects with a nice short shot to Hanley's temple.
Nice strikes from Nagasaki there. #ROC#
Hanley is rocked!
Nagasaki takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Hanley is still in real trouble! Can Nagasaki finish him?
Nagasaki is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hanley has hold of Nagasaki's hands but Nagasaki slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Nagasaki wants to take a breather but Hanley is having none of it. #T7#
Hanley tries to get to full guard but Nagasaki has control of the leg.
Hanley seems to have recovered his senses.
Nagasaki lands strikes from half guard.
Nagasaki winds up and cracks Hanley with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Hanley is trying to maintain the position but Nagasaki is very close to passing his half guard.
Nagasaki slips a nice elbow through Hanley's hands, connecting with Hanley's forehead.
Nagasaki passes to full mount!
Nagasaki lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Hanley hang on?
Nagasaki trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Nagasaki content just to control the position here. #T8#
Hanley is wriggling around trying to escape.
Nagasaki scoring with strikes but Hanley is staying in there.
Nagasaki lands a big shot there that rocks Hanley but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Nagasaki looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Hanley covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Santosh Nagasaki!

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