Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: ABW 194 Meat Boy - Smith III
Date: Jan 29, 2019

#R1##KD#
Udovich lands a big uppercut and Skrarski crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Skrarski looks OK. Udovich waves Skrarski back to his feet!#CUT#
It looks like Gabriel Skrarski has been cut.
Skrarski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Udovich.
Skrarski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Udovich moves away.
Udovich throws the left hand but Skrarski avoids the punch easily.
Udovich cracks Skrarski on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Skrarski falls backwards against the cage. Udovich follows up with more strikes that drop Skrarski to his knees. Udovich keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Skrarski! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Simon Udovich!
A victorious Simon Udovich thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: ABW 184 Reynold - Verygood
Date: Dec 18, 2018

#R1#
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Skrarski manages to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Smith.
Skrarski fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Skrarski fails to land the takedown.
Smith throws a quick inside leg kick.
Skrarski's jab looks to have found its range, popping Smith under the eye.
Skrarski slips under a jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Skrarski.#KD#
Skrarski drops Smith with a left and a right! Oh, Smith is hurt - Skrarski dives into side control looking to finish! #ROC#
Smith is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like John Smith has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Skrarski is looking to take a break and control but Smith is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Smith is pushing Skrarski's head away, looking to escape. Skrarski manages to hold on to the position though.#T1#
Skrarski throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Skrarski trying to control the position but Smith is working away.
Smith defending against the ground and pound.
Smith tries to escape but Skrarski is in control.
Smith parries the strikes from Skrarski easily there. Skrarski is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Smith to escape.
Skrarski has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Smith!#SUB#
Skrarski swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Smith is now in Skrarski's guard. A big mistake from Skrarski there, giving up the dominant position!
Smith must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Smith wanted to stand there but Skrarski had control of the position. #T2#
Skrarski wants to sweep here but Smith controlling him for the moment.
Skrarski looking to control. #SUB#
Skrarski had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Smith defends it easily.
Smith postures up. #T3##SU2#
Smith gets to his feet. Skrarski looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Skrarski ducks right into an uppercut from Smith.
Skrarski's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Smith connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Skrarski scrambles back to his feet.#CUT2#
It looks like Gabriel Skrarski has been cut.
John Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fighters circle momentarily. Skrarski darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Smith throws a head kick but Skrarski moves out of range.
Skrarski throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smith.
A head kick misses from Smith.
Skrarski misses with a takedown attempt - Smith sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gabriel Skrarski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Skrarski gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Smith gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Smith!
Post fight, John Smith took to the microphone: 'I'm calling out "The Monster" Eddie Miller (311520) for my next fight, your on a roll and I'm gonna check it!'.

Event: ABW 179 Perez - Gonza
Date: Nov 27, 2018

#R1#
Skrarski uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Pankratios has time to react.
Skrarski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pankratios manages to avoid it.
Skrarski shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Pankratios sprawls well. Pankratios wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Skrarski gets slowly back to his feet.
Skrarski shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pankratios as he avoids it easily.
Skrarski fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gabriel Skrarski. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Pankratios throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Skrarski was covering up waiting for the punch and Pankratios finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Pankratios trying to control the position from guard on top but Skrarski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skrarski definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Skrarski is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Pankratios throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Skrarski works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Skrarski wants to sweep but no luck.
Skrarski working a defensive guard here. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Skrarski misses with a takedown
and Pankratios cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gabriel Skrarski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Skrarski dives in and scores a takedown into Pankratios's guard.#SUB2#
Pankratios has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Skrarski can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Pankratios is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Skrarski defends well.#T2#
Skrarski postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Skrarski's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Skrarski lands a couple of elbows.
Skrarski has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Pankratios has an active guard here but Skrarski has managed to pass into half guard.
Pankratios wants to get back to full guard.
Skrarski is thwarting Pankratios's attempts to control the position.
Pankratios might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Skrarski haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Pankratios makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Pankratios.#SUB2#
Pankratios looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Skrarski passes into side control. #T3#
Pankratios is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Skrarski looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Skrarski is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Pankratios has escaped the position, nice work there.
Pankratios is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Skrarski off and has taken his back!
Pankratios misses with an elbow to the head.
Skrarski rolls, trying to escape but Pankratios keeps control of the position.
Well, with Pankratios on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Skrarski is tapping out... Can he escape the position?#T4#
Pankratios gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Pankratios gets his hands free as Skrarski looks to control.
Pankratios punches Skrarski on the ear.
Pankratios missing with punches from the back.
Skrarski trying to control the hands but Pankratios breaks the grip. #SUB2#
Pankratios patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB2#
Pankratios is looking for the choke from the back position but Skrarski is controlling his hands well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Skrarski really must keep his cool here. He's controlling one of Pankratios's hands and whilst he does that, he's got a chance of escaping the position.
Pankratios scores with punches from the back.
Skrarski tries to escape but Pankratios has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hellas Pankratios dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Pankratios defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Skrarski.#TD2#
Pankratios is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Skrarski's half guard.
Pankratios lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB2#
Pankratios is looking for a kimura here.
Pankratios thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Skrarski's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pankratios is thwarting Skrarski's attempts to control the position.
Pankratios trying to control the action but Skrarski is working from the bottom.
Pankratios 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. #T1#
Skrarski tries to get to full guard but Pankratios has control of the leg.
Skrarski trying to hold on to Pankratios's head to control him but Pankratios postures up.
Pankratios seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Skrarski does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Skrarski manages to get to full guard.
Pankratios throws a big right hand that misses.
Pankratios tries to free his leg and advance position but Skrarski is retaining full guard.
Pankratios 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. #SUB#
Skrarski working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pankratios doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pankratios manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Pankratios slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Pankratios throwing strikes but missing.
Pankratios throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pankratios has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Pankratios is in close to Skrarski's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Pankratios throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Skrarski works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Pankratios trying to control the position from guard on top but Skrarski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Skrarski tries to land a sweep but no joy. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Skrarski thows a left - swing and a miss!
The fight stays on the outside here - Pankratios looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Skrarski shoots in for a takedown but Pankratios shows good takedown defense.
Pankratios throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Skrarski. #CL2#
Pankratios closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Pankratios decides to pull guard.
Skrarski lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Skrarski got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pankratios has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Skrarski has managed to get both his arms back between Pankratios's legs - danger averted.
Skrarski is in close to Pankratios's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Skrarski throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T4#
Skrarski looking to pass the guard.
Pankratios utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Skrarski looking to pass the guard.
Skrarski in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Skrarski postures up and lands a big shot to Pankratios's brow.
Skrarski working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Skrarski trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pankratios controls Skrarski momentarily but Skrarski frees himself.
Skrarski trying to control the position from guard on top but Pankratios is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Pankratios throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hellas Pankratios showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Pankratios stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Pankratios wants it to stay on the feet.
Skrarski misses with a hook
and Pankratios counters with a nice body shot.
Skrarski shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pankratios but Pankratios pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Pankratios avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Pankratios misses.
Pankratios takes a swing at Skrarski's ribcage but misses.
Pankratios has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Pankratios!
Sloppy strikes from Pankratios. Those never looked like landing.
Skrarski checks a leg kick.
Skrarski shoots in but Pankratios avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Pankratios throws a counter combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gabriel Skrarski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Pankratios closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Pankratios lands in his opponent's guard.
Skrarski preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T1#
Skrarski throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Hellas Pankratios has got the better of the ground game so far.
Skrarski working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pankratios. #SUB#
Skrarski throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Skrarski is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pankratios trying to control but Skrarski is working from the bottom.
Pankratios trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Pankratios throws a big right hand that misses.
Pankratios in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pankratios wants to control from the top but Skrarski keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Pankratios tries to score a power double leg takedown but Skrarski sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pankratios somewhat.
Pankratios moves out of range of the strikes.
Skrarski shoots in and drives through. Pankratios sprawls well.
Jab from Skrarski.
Skrarski scores with a decent looking hook.
Skrarski throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Pankratios on the side of the head. #TD#
Skrarski gets a double leg takedown into Pankratios's guard.
Skrarski missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Skrarski won't allow Pankratios to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3##SUB2#
Pankratios looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Skrarski has picked Pankratios up and slammed him! Pankratios can't keep hold of the triangle and Skrarski manages to pass to side control!
Skrarski in side control, throwing shots but Pankratios defends.
Pankratios is trying to control Skrarski's posture but Skrarski avoids it.
Skrarski throws a strike aimed at the side of Pankratios's head but Pankratios avoids it well.
Pankratios managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Skrarski.
Pankratios tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Skrarski wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Pankratios is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Skrarski off and has taken his back!
Skrarski looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T4##SUB2#
Pankratios is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts. #SUB2#
Pankratios is working hard for the rear naked choke here. #SUB2#
Pankratios is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Pankratios throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Pankratios missing with strikes.
Gabriel Skrarski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hellas Pankratios is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Skrarski rolls, trying to escape but Pankratios keeps control of the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hellas Pankratios comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Pankratios 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: ABW 171
Date: Oct 30, 2018

#R1#
Smith scores with a jab.
Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #TD#
Skrarski gets the takedown into side control.
Smith taking punishment in the form of punches.
Skrarski wants to control but Smith is keeping him busy.
Skrarski with the ground and pound but Smith regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Skrarski throwing shots but Smith is blocking nicely.
Smith wants to control but Skrarski is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Skrarski looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Smith with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Skrarski not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Skrarski is stalling here. Smith is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Skrarski seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Smith has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SU2#
Smith has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #T1##TD#
Skrarski looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Smith!
Skrarski throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Skrarski throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Skrarski throws a strike aimed at the side of Smith's head but Smith avoids it well.
Smith tries to escape but Skrarski is in control.
Skrarski has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Smith!
Smith looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Skrarski tries to control but Smith wriggling away.
Smith is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Smith is looking to get to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Skrarski working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #T2#
Skrarski lands a big shot there that rocks Smith but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Smith avoids a series of strikes thrown by Skrarski.
Skrarski postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Smith in real trouble here! The ref calls for Smith to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gabriel Skrarski!
Our winner, Gabriel Skrarski, 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: ABW 165 Lopez - Rones
Date: Oct 04, 2018

#R1#
Skrarski misses with a series of wild punches. #CL#
Brady has Skrarski up against the cage in a clinch.
Brady is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD2#
Skrarski has picked Brady up - he's going for a ride! Skrarski dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#SUB2#
Skrarski wants to work for an arm triangle but Brady is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Skrarski is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Brady is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Skrarski is working for a submission of some sort.
Skrarski is thwarting Brady's attempts to control the position.#T1#
Skrarski is trying to control. Brady wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Skrarski not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Brady is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#SUB2#
Skrarski is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Brady moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Skrarski slips nicely into half guard.
Skrarski is thwarting Brady's attempts to control the position.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Brady moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Skrarski is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Skrarski postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB#
Brady is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Skrarski postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Skrarski wants to pass the guard but Brady is keeping the position.
Brady keeping moving, preventing Skrarski from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Brady had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Skrarski defends it easily.#T3#
Skrarski trying to control the position from guard on top but Brady is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Brady is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Skrarski is aware though and is defending well.
Skrarski scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Skrarski throwing strikes but missing.
Brady wants to sweep but no luck.
Brady thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Brady seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Brady preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Skrarski keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Brady's head.
Brady looking for a sweep. Not yet Brady, not yet.
Skrarski is on the wrong end of a couple of strikes there.
Brady keeping moving, preventing Skrarski from controlling successfully. #T4#
Skrarski distracts Brady with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Skrarski stopping the sweep attempt from Brady.
Brady working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Skrarski.
Brady trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Skrarski is pushing down on Brady's leg trying to pass to half guard. Brady is fighting to maintain full guard but Skrarski has managed to sneak the leg through.
Skrarski lands strikes from half guard.
Ground and pound from Skrarski. #ROC2#
Brady is rocked!
Skrarski lands a big elbow - Brady is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Skrarski!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gabriel Skrarski!
After winning the bout, Gabriel Skrarski thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: ABW 156 Gonza - Bhullar
Date: Aug 28, 2018

#R1#
Skrarski shoots in but no luck this time.
Cage 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.
Cage showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Skrarski. #TD2#
Cage gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Skrarski to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Cage seems keen to control Skrarski's posture.
Skrarski trying to move into half guard but instead Cage has managed to sweep!#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cage wants to control from the top but Skrarski keeps moving.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Skrarski holds on and takes a little breather.
Skrarski looking for a sweep. Not yet Skrarski, not yet. #T1#
Skrarski trying to keep a closed guard but Cage is proving a slippery customer.
Cage controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Skrarski looking for a guillotine here but Cage defends easily.
Skrarski controlling Cage's posture. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Cage prevents Skrarski from getting back to his feet.
Skrarski looking to control.
Skrarski throws some sloppy strikes off his back. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Skrarski takes one to the chin there.
Cage works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#TD2#
Cage gets caught flat footed, as Skrarski shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Skrarski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Skrarski trying to control the position from guard on top but Cage is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Skrarski throwing strikes but missing.
Skrarski throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cage works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Skrarski working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cage on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Cage tries to get out of the position.
Skrarski missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Skrarski wants to control from the top but Cage keeps moving.
Skrarski advances position into side control!
Skrarski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cage keeps working.
Cage on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #T4##SUB2#
Skrarski tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Skrarski working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Skrarski is looking to take a break and control but Cage is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Skrarski working the strikes but Cage uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Skrarski wants to pass the guard but Cage is defending well.
Skrarski throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gabriel Skrarski dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Cage. Skrarski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cage throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Skrarski looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cage lands a nice looking body shot.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Skrarski is defended easily by Cage.
The fighters circle momentarily. Cage darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Cage lands with a right hand.
Skrarski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cage tests Skrarski's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cage stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cage wants it to stay on the feet.
Skrarski throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cage's waist but Cage gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Skrarski off to one side.
Luke Cage has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gabriel Skrarski.
Nice uppercut lands for Cage. That snapped Skrarski's head back. #CUT#
It looks like Gabriel Skrarski has been cut.
Cage takes a swing at Skrarski's ribcage but misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Skrarski! But no joy.
No luck for Skrarski with that takedown attempt.
Cage was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T1#
Cage slaps away a takedown attempt from Skrarski, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Cage swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cage scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Cage comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Cage lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Skrarski circles away quickly and effectively.
Skrarski takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Skrarski is breathing heavily.
A bone on bone clash there as Cage blocks the leg kick. #KD#
Cage lands a big right hand that sends Skrarski crashing to the mat! Cage stays standing though and waves Skrarski back to his feet!#ROC#
Skrarski is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cage cracks Skrarski with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Skrarski tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Cage pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Skrarski is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luke Cage!
Luke Cage 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: ABW 144 Smith - Meat Boy
Date: Jul 12, 2018

#R1#
Riverson tries to land a front kick but Skrarski steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Skrarski has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Riverson is landing a low percentage of strikes.#TD2#
Skrarski darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Riverson has hold of Skrarski's hands but Skrarski slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB#
Riverson looking for submissions off his back.
Riverson has hold of Skrarski's hands but Skrarski slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB#
Riverson actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Riverson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Skrarski seems to be looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riverson taking some punishment here, with Skrarski in his half guard. #SUB#
Riverson looking for submissions off his back.
Riverson is trying to get back to full guard.
Skrarski takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T1##SUB2#
Skrarski is looking for a kimura but Riverson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Skrarski to get the leverage.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Skrarski lands a nice short elbow.
Riverson is trying to get back to full guard.
Riverson gets back to full guard.
Skrarski lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB#
Riverson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Skrarski gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Skrarski throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB#
Riverson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Riverson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Skrarski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Skrarski with a nice head shot there.#T2##SUB#
Riverson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Skrarski can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Riverson keeping moving, preventing Skrarski from controlling successfully.
Skrarski connects with a couple of short punches.
Skrarski chips away with some ground and pound.
Skrarski is working Riverson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB#
Riverson is looking for a triangle here but Skrarski uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Riverson tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Skrarski looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Skrarski is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Riverson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Riverson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Skrarski wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Skrarski working the body and head with strikes. #T3#
Riverson is trying to get back to half guard.
Skrarski scores with punches from side control. #ROC2#
Riverson is rocked!
Riverson tries to bench press Skrarski off him but Skrarski keeps the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Skrarski working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Oh Riverson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Riverson has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Riverson on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
The crowd goes nuts as Skrarski knocks Riverson out cold with a massive hammerfist! Skrarski Jumps to his feet and climbs on top of the cage to celebrate with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Gabriel Skrarski!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Gabriel Skrarski made sure he mentioned Vikai Gear, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: ABW 130 Jones - Perez
Date: May 15, 2018

#R1#
Skrarski fails to land the takedown.
A head kick misses from Riverson.
An attempted straight right counter from Skrarski misses the target.
John Riverson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Skrarski looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Riverson!
Riverson is looking to reverse the position.
Skrarski cracks Riverson with a big elbow.
Riverson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Riverson keeps trying to improve his position.
Riverson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Skrarski sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Riverson defending well though. #SUB2#
Riverson has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Skrarski. Oh but Riverson has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Skrarski goes limp - he's gone! Riverson jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). John Riverson!
After winning the bout, John Riverson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: ABW 127 Bear - Smith
Date: May 03, 2018

#R1#
Nice sprawl there from Skrarski as Diaz shoots in.
Skrarski looks to throw the jab but Diaz is out of range.
Skrarski throws a nice looking combination but Diaz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Skrarski throws a right hand that Diaz ducks under and follows up with a left that Diaz also avoids with ease.
We've been hearing reports that Diaz has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Skrarski misses with a double jab #TD#
and Diaz counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Diaz postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Diaz throws a big right hand that misses.
Skrarski looking to hit a scissor sweep but Diaz is one step ahead there.
Skrarski tries to strike from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skrarski wants to sweep here but Diaz controlling him for the moment.
Diaz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Skrarski keeping moving, preventing Diaz from controlling successfully.
Diaz is really struggling to control Skrarski but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB2#
Skrarski had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Diaz defends it easily.
Diaz working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Diaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Skrarski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diaz tries to free his leg and advance position but Skrarski is retaining full guard.
Diaz 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.
Diaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Skrarski 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.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Diaz pushes down on Skrarski's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Diaz looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Diaz is looking to advance position but Skrarski won't allow it.
Skrarski gets full guard.
Diaz working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Skrarski really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Diaz. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Diaz has gone for a leg lock! Skrarski slips out almost immediately though and dives into Diaz's guard.#REVB#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Skrarski accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Skrarski throwing strikes from guard but Diaz blocks nicely. #T3#
Diaz trying to keep a closed guard but Skrarski is proving a slippery customer. #SUB#
Diaz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Skrarski defends well.
Diaz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB#
Diaz throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Skrarski escapes and throws Diaz's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Diaz is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Skrarski off and has taken his back!#SUB#
Skrarski defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Diaz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T4#
Skrarski postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Diaz has his foot on Skrarski's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Skrarski works his way back into a safe position though.
Skrarski lands a couple of digs.
Diaz keeping full guard, as Skrarski tries to pass.
Skrarski postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Skrarski connects with a couple of short punches.
Skrarski throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Diaz works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Skrarski is looking to work some ground and pound but Diaz has wrist control.
Skrarski looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Gabriel Skrarski 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#
Diaz gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Skrarski.
Skrarski throws a combination. Diaz tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Skrarski scores with a decent looking hook.
Skrarski shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Diaz drops down looking for a counter takedown but Skrarski sprawls and moves away.#TD#
Diaz closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Skrarski to the mat! Skrarski manages to get full guard.
Diaz chips away with some ground and pound.
Diaz chips away with some ground and pound.
Diaz wants to control from the top but Skrarski keeps moving.
Diaz won't allow Skrarski to sweep him here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Diaz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Diaz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Skrarski works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1#
Diaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Skrarski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diaz postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Diaz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Diaz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Skrarski being controlled here, momentarily.
Diaz is working Skrarski over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Skrarski seems keen to control Diaz's posture.
Diaz trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Diaz stays in close to Skrarski's body and controls the position.
Diaz wants to control from the top but Skrarski keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diaz's corner is telling him to maintain position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Skrarski closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Skrarski lands in his opponent's guard.
Skrarski lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Diaz is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
Diaz is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Skrarski is aware though and is defending well.
Skrarski content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T3#
Skrarski postures up and lands a big shot to Diaz's brow.
Skrarski with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB#
Diaz is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Skrarski has his hands clasped together but Diaz extends and breaks Skrarski's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Diaz.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jeff Diaz!
A very excited looking Jeff Diaz made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: ABW 118 Huhrera - Ali
Date: Mar 29, 2018

#R1#
Skrarski defending well as Housasi loads up on a big left hand.
A little jabbing left from Skrarski on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Housasi throws a right hand that Skrarski ducks under and follows up with a left that Skrarski also avoids with ease.
Skrarski fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Housasi goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Skrarski takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CUT#
It looks like Gabriel Skrarski has been cut.#TD2#
Skrarski throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Housasi was covering up waiting for the punch and Skrarski finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Skrarski content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
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!
Housasi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Skrarski.
Housasi wants to get back to his feet but Skrarski is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Skrarski makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Skrarski works over Housasi with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB2#
Skrarski drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Skrarski seems to have locked his on tight now - Housasi screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Skrarski, as he picks up the win!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Gabriel Skrarski!
An out of breath and clearly excited Gabriel Skrarski thanked Vikai Gear for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: ABW 115 Uzo - Distacio Jr
Date: Mar 20, 2018

#R1#
Tobacco cracks Skrarski with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Skrarski shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tobacco pinned against the cage. Tobacco gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Tobacco throws an overhand right that lands on Skrarski's shoulder, as Skrarski tries to avoid the shot.
Skrarski shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tobacco as he jumps to the side.
An attempted straight right counter from Tobacco misses the target.
Tobacco defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Skrarski.
Big Tobacco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gabriel Skrarski.
Tobacco scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tobacco ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tobacco scores with a shot to the body. #KD#
Oooooh!!! Tobacco has knocked Skrarski down with a huge combo! Tobacco steps away and waves a wobbly Skrarski back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT#
It looks like Gabriel Skrarski has been cut.
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!
Skrarski closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tobacco circles away.
Skrarski looks winded!
Tobacco scoring well with a low kick there.
Tobacco moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tobacco throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tobacco lands with a good body shot.#T1#
Tobacco throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tobacco leaves Skrarski with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Skrarski shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tobacco throwing a counter right hand but Skrarski manages to avoid it.
Skrarski shoots in and drives through. Tobacco sprawls well.
Skrarski shoots for a double leg takedown but Tobacco sprawls well. He's pushed Skrarski's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tobacco darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Skrarski 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.
Tobacco scores with a decent looking hook.
Skrarski shoots in for a takedown but Tobacco shows good takedown defense. #KD#
Tobacco feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Skrarski sprawling to the canvas! Skrarski rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Tobacco finish him?! #ROC#
Skrarski is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tobacco buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Skrarski is still on wobbly legs! Can Tobacco finish him?
Tobacco walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Skrarski drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Tobacco swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Skrarski's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Big Tobacco!

Event: ABW 103 Nielsen - Huhrera
Date: Jan 30, 2018

#R1#
Nice sprawl there from Uszatov as Skrarski shoots in.#TD2#
Skrarski closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Uszatov did well to prevent Skrarski getting side control.
Skrarski is looking to stall here but Uszatov recovers full guard.
Skrarski wants to pass the guard but Uszatov is keeping the position.
Skrarski trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Skrarski wants to pass the guard but Uszatov is keeping the position.
Uszatov is trying to control the position but Skrarski postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uszatov controlling the position.
Uszatov trying to keep a closed guard but Skrarski is proving a slippery customer.
Skrarski is looking to work some ground and pound but Uszatov has wrist control.#T1#
Skrarski in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Uszatov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Skrarski loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Uszatov pulls Skrarski in close to his closed guard and prevents Skrarski from doing any damage or advancing position.
Skrarski looking to sit in guard and control but Uszatov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Skrarski can do anything to dispel that myth.
Uszatov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Uszatov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Skrarski wants to sweep but no luck.
Skrarski avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Skrarski looking to hit a scissor sweep but Uszatov is one step ahead there. #T2#
Skrarski seems keen to control Uszatov's posture.
Uszatov throws a big right hand that misses.
Skrarski keeping moving, preventing Uszatov from controlling successfully.
Uszatov throwing strikes from guard but Skrarski blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Uszatov stands up over Skrarski, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Skrarski throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Uszatov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Uszatov stops Skrarski from standing up.
Uszatov throws a big right hand that misses.
Uszatov with a nice head shot there.#T3#
Skrarski working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Uszatov.
Uszatov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Uszatov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Uszatov throws a big elbow that misses.
Skrarski is trying to control the position but Uszatov postures up.
Skrarski avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Uszatov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Uszatov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Skrarski looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Uszatov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Uszatov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T4#
Uszatov is in close to Skrarski's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Uszatov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Uszatov lands a couple of digs.
Uszatov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Uszatov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Skrarski controls Uszatov momentarily but Uszatov frees himself.
Skrarski manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Uszatov manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Skrarski with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#CUT2#
It looks like Konstantin Uszatov has been cut.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Skrarski drops back, looking for a kneebar! Uszatov looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Uszatov looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Uszatov! #REVR#
Uszatov working the ground and pound but Skrarski is defending the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Konstantin Uszatov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Konstantin Uszatov's cut.
That's time! Uszatov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Skrarski is trying hard to land a takedown here. Uszatov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD#
Uszatov closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SUB#
Uszatov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Skrarski defends it well.
Skrarski is trying to get back to full guard.
Skrarski punching from the bottom.
Skrarski has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Uszatov is working away from the top position though.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Uszatov lands a nice short elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uszatov working the head and body with strikes.
Konstantin Uszatov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Uszatov thows a huge punch but Skrarski dodges it nicely.
Uszatov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Skrarski defending well though. #T1#
Skrarski is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Uszatov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Uszatov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Skrarski is not content to let Uszatov control the position.
Skrarski is trying to control but Uszatov manages to pass to mount!
Uszatov 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.
Uszatov lands a heavy elbow. #ROC#
Skrarski is rocked!
Uszatov looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Skrarski 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 1:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Konstantin Uszatov!
A victorious Konstantin Uszatov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: ABW 99 Distacio Jr - Mumba
Date: Jan 18, 2018

#R1#
King slaps away a takedown attempt from Skrarski, before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL2#
King clinches.
King gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A frustrated look appears on King's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Skrarski softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
King is trying to push Skrarski away but Skrarski has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Skrarski goes for a takedown attempt but King pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
King wants to clinch up but Skrarski keeps it at a distance.
King misses with a series of wild punches.
King fails with an attempt to clinch.
King misses with a double jab.
Steve King 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.
King throws the kick towards the body but Skrarski avoids it.
Skrarski steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from King. That one must have hurt.
King pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Skrarski fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gabriel Skrarski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
King scores with a one two! Skrarski had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #T1##TD#
Skrarski shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. King manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Skrarski working some strikes from top position.
Skrarski won't allow King to sweep him here.
King striking off his back but it's not causing Skrarski any problems.
Skrarski trying to control but King is working from the bottom.
King not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Skrarski throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB2#
King has his foot on Skrarski's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Skrarski works his way back into a safe position though.
Skrarski throws a big elbow that misses.
Skrarski lands a couple of digs.
Skrarski throwing strikes from guard but King blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Skrarski advances to half guard.
Skrarski looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Skrarski working King over with strikes.
King is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Skrarski scores with a couple of nice shots.#ROC#
King is rocked!
Skrarski 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.
Skrarski lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt King quite badly. King pulls Skrarski in close trying to recover. Skrarski postures up and lands two really hard shots that put King on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but King doesn't seem to be complaining too much.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gabriel Skrarski!
Gabriel Skrarski gave a mention to Vikai Gear in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: ABW 77 Tektas - Wolf
Date: Nov 02, 2017

#R1#
Uszatov leaves Skrarski with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Skrarski looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD2#
Uszatov fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Skrarski to the ground. Uszatov is now in Skrarski's guard.
Uszatov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Uszatov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Skrarski working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Uszatov.
Uszatov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Uszatov trying to control the position from guard on top but Skrarski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Uszatov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skrarski is trying to keep Uszatov in close.
Uszatov wants to control from the top but Skrarski keeps moving. #T1#
Uszatov preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Uszatov drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Skrarski manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Uszatov has Skrarski in his guard.#REVR#
Skrarski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Uszatov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Uszatov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Skrarski throws an elbow that misses. Uszatov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Skrarski's guard. Nice move by Uszatov!#REVB#
Uszatov postures up and lands a big shot to Skrarski's brow.
Skrarski has momentary wrist control but Uszatov slips an elbow through the middle.
Skrarski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
Uszatov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Uszatov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Uszatov throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Uszatov stands up over Skrarski, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Uszatov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Skrarski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Uszatov won't allow Skrarski to get back to his feet.
Skrarski definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Skrarski preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Uszatov throwing strikes from guard but Skrarski blocks nicely.
Uszatov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Uszatov told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.#T3#
Uszatov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#ROC2#
Skrarski is rocked!
Uszatov cracks Skrarski with a solid left hand.
Oh Skrarski is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Uszatov postures up, still in guard. A huge hammer fist lands that bounces Skrarski's head off the mat! Skrarski is out! He's out! Uszatov jumps to his feet and celebrates with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Konstantin Uszatov!
Konstantin Uszatov thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Angry Birds War 74
Date: Oct 24, 2017

#R1#
Riverson tries a head kick but it misses.
Skrarski fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Riverson avoids it really well and circles away.#TD#
Skrarski closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Riverson quickly recovers to half guard.#SUB2#
Riverson actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Riverson is defending against the submission attempts here by Skrarski.
Riverson is refusing to be controlled, as Skrarski sits in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Riverson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Skrarski is trying to work for a kimura but Riverson is defending well. #SUB2#
Riverson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1##SUB2#
Riverson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Skrarski prevents Riverson from improving his position.#SUB2#
Riverson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Skrarski pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Skrarski is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Skrarski is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Riverson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Skrarski. #SUB#
Skrarski is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Riverson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Skrarski.
Skrarski definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Riverson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Skrarski. #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.#SUB2#
Riverson actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Riverson actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Riverson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Riverson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Skrarski 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.
Skrarski content to control rather than advance.
Skrarski is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Skrarski controlling the action here. #SUB#
Skrarski is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Riverson is just riding it out for now. Skrarski eventually gives up the hold.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##SUB2#
Riverson actively working from the bottom here.
Riverson has hold of Skrarski's hands but Skrarski slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Skrarski working over Riverson with some ground and pound. Riverson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Skrarski sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Riverson tries to roll over but Skrarski keeps him under control.
Riverson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Riverson keeping moving, preventing Skrarski from controlling successfully.
Riverson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Skrarski might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T4#
Skrarski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Riverson looking for a triangle here. Skrarski is fighting it but it looks tight! Riverson pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Skrarski is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). John Riverson!
An out of breath John Riverson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: ABW 66 Athanas - Skrarski
Date: Sep 26, 2017

#R1#
A swing and a miss from Skrarski.
Athanas comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Athanas with a hook.
A head kick misses from Athanas.
Despite the aggression on Skrarski's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Athanas connects with a body shot that sends Skrarski's belly button to the back.
Athanas is looking to slow Skrarski down with leg kicks.
Skrarski looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Athanas misses with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skrarski shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Athanas as he jumps to the side.
Skrarski takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T1#
Athanas takes a swing at Skrarski's ribcage but misses.
Skrarski looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Donk. Athanas catches Skrarski right on the button with a cross.
A cross from Athanas lands.
Athanas connects with a leg kick. Skrarski looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Athanas with a jab.#KD#
Athanas lands a big uppercut and Skrarski crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Skrarski looks OK. Athanas waves Skrarski back to his feet!#ROC#
Skrarski is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Skrarski switches off momentarily and Athanas cracks him with a monster right hand! Skrarski topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Athanas dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Athanas!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ajax Athanas!
Ajax Athanas retains his super heavyweight title!
Ajax Athanas seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: ABW 55 Athanas - Saltsage
Date: Aug 22, 2017

#R1#
Skrarski closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bush circles away.#TD2#
Skrarski shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Bush manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Bush looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Bush throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bush doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
We've been hearing good reports from Bush'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.
Bush trying to keep a closed guard but Skrarski is proving a slippery customer.
Bush has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB#
Bush escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Skrarski gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bush is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB2#
Skrarski drops back looking for a leg! Bush is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bush manages to kick Skrarski off! Skrarski jumps back into Bush's guard.
Bush on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bush tries to get out of the position.#T1#
Skrarski trying to control but Bush is working from the bottom.
Bush keeping full guard, as Skrarski tries to pass.
Bush not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Skrarski throws a big elbow that misses.
Skrarski loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Skrarski content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Skrarski trying to control but Bush is working from the bottom.
Bush is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Skrarski lands a couple of digs.#CUT2#
It looks like George Bush has been cut.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bush working a defensive guard here.
Skrarski scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB2#
Skrarski drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Skrarski jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bush is trying to control the position but Skrarski postures up.
Skrarski in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Skrarski trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Skrarski told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Bush looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bush can't keep his opponent in guard - Skrarski advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Skrarski seems to be working for a kimura but Bush defends the submission attempt.
Bush throws a strike from the bottom that misses. #T3#
Bush is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bush tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Bush is doing well to control the position and prevent Skrarski from advancing to side control.
Skrarski is looking to advance position but Bush won't allow it.
Skrarski passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Bush!
Skrarski pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.#CUT2#
George Bush's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Bush is looking to improve his position but Skrarski isn't that keen on the idea.
Bush tries to hold on but Skrarski postures up.#SUB2#
Skrarski is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Bush can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning. #T4#
Skrarski lands a big elbow. #CUT2#
Jeez, George Bush's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at George Bush's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Gabriel Skrarski!
A relieved looking Gabriel Skrarski 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: ABW 46 Shingen - Steve
Date: Jul 25, 2017

#R1#
Henrique throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD2#
and Skrarski counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Henrique!
Henrique struggling a bit here.
Skrarski working the ground and pound but Henrique is defending the strikes.
Henrique 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.#SUB2#
Skrarski is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Henrique has escaped the position, nice work there.
Skrarski wants to control but Henrique is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skrarski is working Henrique over with some ground and pound from side control. #CUT2#
It looks like Pedro Henrique has been cut.#SUB2#
Skrarski working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Henrique prevents Skrarski from improving position. #T1#
Henrique is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Skrarski goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Henrique rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Skrarski's guard! Nice work there by Henrique!
Henrique would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Henrique throws a big elbow that misses.
Skrarski keeping full guard, as Henrique tries to pass.
Skrarski has Henrique pulled in close to control his posture. #T2#
Skrarski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Skrarski thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Skrarski told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Henrique postures up in Skrarski's guard and throws a big left but Skrarski blocks it.
Skrarski working a defensive guard here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Skrarski can do anything to dispel that myth.
Henrique wants to control from the top but Skrarski keeps moving.
Skrarski pulls Henrique in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Henrique swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD2#
and Skrarski counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Skrarski's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #CUT2#
Pedro Henrique's cut is getting worse.
Skrarski postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#CUT2#
Pedro Henrique's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Pedro Henrique's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Gabriel Skrarski!
A relieved looking Gabriel Skrarski 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: Angry Birds War 34
Date: Jun 19, 2017

#R1#
Skrarski drops his hands momentarily and Bison takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Skrarski goes for a double leg but Bison avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bison continues to drive forward.
Bison definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bison goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CUT#
It looks like Gabriel Skrarski has been cut.
Bison looks to land a combination but Skrarski avoids it well. #CL2#
Skrarski instigates a clinch.
Skrarski is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bison is defending well.
Skrarski prevents Bison from breaking the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Bison's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bison wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bison is trying to force a seperation but Skrarski has the dominant position.
Skrarski lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bison backwards. #CUT2#
It looks like Mick Bison has been cut.
Bison tries to break the clinch but Skrarski is controlling the position.
Skrarski jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bison walks away with a smile on his face. Skrarski gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Mick Bison has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gabriel Skrarski.
Bison throws a right hand that Skrarski ducks under and follows up with a left that Skrarski also avoids with ease.
Skrarski darts in looking for a takedown but Bison gets double underhooks and turns Skrarski into the cage. #TD2#
Skrarski shoots in and bounces Bison off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Skrarski prevents Bison from getting back to his feet. #T1#
Skrarski throwing strikes but missing.
Bison utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Skrarski slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Bison is looking to stand up but Skrarski isn't so interested in that idea.
Bison trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Skrarski is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bison is looking to stand up but Skrarski isn't so interested in that idea. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Skrarski wants to control from the top but Bison keeps moving.
Skrarski stands and throws Bison's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Skrarski is looking to take a break and control but Bison is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Skrarski is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bison is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Skrarski looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Skrarski is trying to get an arm triangle but Bison is defending well. #T3##SUB2#
Skrarski is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bison is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Bison is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Skrarski cracks Bison with a big right hand but Bison just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go. #CUT2#
Mick Bison's cut is getting worse.#ES#
Bison bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Skrarski walks into a stiff left hand from Bison.
Bison defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Skrarski.
Skrarski closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bison circles away.#T4#
Bison misses with a double jab.
Skrarski shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bison defends it nicely.
Mick Bison is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bison will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bison throws a left and a right that both miss #TD2#
and Skrarski counters with a nice double leg into side control. Bison won't be happy with that.
Bison is looking to get back to his feet here but Skrarski is keeping cool and he's managed to take Bison's back.
Bison is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Skrarski is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts. #SUB2#
Bison showing good submission defense here.
Skrarski is punishing Bison with strikes - can he finish him?!
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 Mick Bison will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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##TD2#
Skrarski feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#CUT2#
Mick Bison's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Mick Bison's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Gabriel Skrarski!

Event: ABW Title Tour. QF 170 & +265
Date: May 03, 2017

#R1##TD#
Skrarski shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Riverson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Riverson is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Riverson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Riverson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Skrarski wants to control but Riverson is keeping him busy.
Skrarski 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.
Riverson felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Riverson is looking for a sweep. Skrarski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Riverson is not content to let Skrarski control the position.#SUB2#
Riverson looking for submissions off his back.
Riverson is looking for a sweep. Skrarski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Skrarski looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Skrarski seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T1#
Riverson is pressing down on Skrarski's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Skrarski has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Riverson to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Skrarski is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Riverson pulls down on the head and he's put Skrarski to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). John Riverson!

Event: Angry Birds War 9
Date: Apr 22, 2017

#R1#
Emelianenko tries to score a power double leg takedown but Skrarski sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Emelianenko somewhat.#TD#
Skrarski closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Emelianenko did well to prevent Skrarski getting side control.
Skrarski throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Emelianenko trying to control here.
Skrarski missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Skrarski will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Skrarski prevents Emelianenko from improving his position.
Skrarski thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Emelianenko's head.
Skrarski is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #CUT#
It looks like Fedor Emelianenko has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skrarski lands strikes from half guard.#CUT#
That has opened up Fedor Emelianenko's cut even more.
Emelianenko is staying active underneath Skrarski, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Skrarski passes the guard and advances to mount!
Skrarski with a couple of short strikes.#CUT#
Fedor Emelianenko's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Fedor Emelianenko's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Gabriel Skrarski!
Fedor Emelianenko was interviewed post fight and said 'Keep it real!'.

Event: Angry Birds War - First Blood
Date: Apr 03, 2017

#R1#
Skrarski shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Santos sprawls well. Santos wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Skrarski gets slowly back to his feet.
Santos looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!#TD2#
Skrarski shoots in and gets a takedown into Santos's guard.
Skrarski stands up over Santos, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Skrarski is in close to Santos's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Skrarski's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #ROC2#
Santos is rocked!
Skrarski is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Oh Santos is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SU2#
Skrarski stands up and waves to Santos to follow him. #TD2#
Skrarski closes the distance looking for a takedown. Skrarski picks Santos up and slams him brutally to the floor. Santos is out! He's out cold! Wow, you don't see a finish like that every day!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). Gabriel Skrarski!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 09, 2017

#R1##TD2#
Skrarski scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Bush is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Skrarski off and has taken his back!
Bush is hanging on to Skrarski's back as he tries to escape.
Good control from Bush.#SUB#
Bush is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Skrarski knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Skrarski for a finish.
Skrarski rolls, trying to escape but Bush keeps control of the position.
Bush has good solid back control here.
Skrarski trying to control the action but Bush just sinks the hooks in. #T1##SUB#
Bush is persistently looking for the submission but Skrarski is defending it well.
Bush is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Bush avoiding Skrarski 's attempts to control his hands.
Bush scores with punches from the back.
Skrarski trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T2##SUB#
Bush looking for the choke from the back. #SUB#
Skrarski preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Bush.
Bush looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SUB#
Bush looking to break Skrarski's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Skrarski remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Bush will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Bush has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Skrarski's body.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Skrarski trying to control but not successfully.
Bush controlling the position well here. Skrarski rolled but Bush kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
I really don't envy Skrarski right now. #T3##SUB#
Bush looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Skrarski is controlling Bush 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard.
Skrarski trying to move into half guard but instead Bush has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Bush controlling from the top position.
Bush postures up.
Bush trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Skrarski looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
Skrarski utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bush wants to control from the top but Skrarski keeps moving.
Skrarski tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bush pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Skrarski is keeping the position for now.
Bush has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Skrarski is proving hard to escape from.
Bush throws an elbow that misses. Skrarski uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bush's guard. Nice move by Skrarski!#REVB#
Bush on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bush tries to get out of the position.
Skrarski lands a couple of elbows.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Bush is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Skrarski defends well.
Skrarski trying to control the position from guard on top but Bush is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

George Bush dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
Bush gets caught napping as Skrarski dives in and scores a takedown. Bush manages to retain guard.
Bush is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Skrarski trying to control the position from guard on top but Bush is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bush is trying to keep Skrarski in close.
Skrarski throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Bush looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Skrarski throws a big elbow that misses.
Skrarski throwing strikes but missing. #T1#
Skrarski wants to control from the top but Bush keeps moving.
Skrarski throws an elbow that misses. Bush uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Skrarski's guard. Nice move by Bush!#REVR#
Bush's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Bush keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Skrarski's head.
Bush trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB#
Bush drops back looking for a leg! Skrarski is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Skrarski manages to kick Bush off! Bush jumps back into Skrarski's guard.
Bush trying to control the position from guard on top but Skrarski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2##SUB2#
Bush wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Skrarski's closed guard. He's half up but Skrarski has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Skrarski pivots and extends the arm, Bush falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Skrarski! Well done that man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gabriel Skrarski!

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