Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: Angry Birds War 82
Date: Nov 21, 2017

#R1##CL2#
Carlsson drives through and clinches with Bin Zayed against the cage.
Bin Zayed can't break the clinch.
Bin Zayed has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC2#
Carlsson breaks from the clinch.
Bin Zayed misses with a series of wild punches. #CL#
Bin Zayed clinches.
Bin Zayed can't break the clinch.
Bin Zayed trying to control the position but instead, Carlsson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bin Zayed into the cage.
Bin Zayed wants to break the clinch but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Carlsson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bin Zayed walks into a straight right hand from Carlsson.#CL#
Bin Zayed fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Carlsson, pushing him back against the cage.
Bin Zayed content to slow the pace in the clinch. #T1#
Bin Zayed slows down the pace here. #BC2#
Carlsson manages to break the clinch.
Carlsson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Carlsson thows a body kick. Bin Zayed tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Carlsson.#CL2#
Carlsson instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Carlsson breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Carlsson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bin Zayed, pushing him back against the cage.
Bin Zayed tries to break free but Carlsson pushes him back against the cage.
Bin Zayed can't break the clinch. #BC2#
Carlsson breaks the clinch.
Bin Zayed misses with a body kick. #TD2#
Bin Zayed gets caught napping as Carlsson dives in and scores a takedown. Bin Zayed manages to retain guard.
Bin Zayed might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bin Zayed pulls Carlsson in close to his closed guard and prevents Carlsson from doing any damage or advancing position.
Carlsson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bin Zayed pulls Carlsson in close to his closed guard and prevents Carlsson from doing any damage or advancing position.
Bin Zayed keeping moving, preventing Carlsson from controlling successfully.
Carlsson passes Bin Zayed's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Carlsson wants to pass the guard but Bin Zayed is defending well. #SUB2#
Carlsson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bin Zayed has managed to free his arm - good work. #T3#
Carlsson trying to control from half guard but Bin Zayed is working away. #SUB2#
Carlsson is working for a submission of some sort.
Bin Zayed regains full guard. Nicely done.
Bin Zayed wants to sweep but no luck. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Carlsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Bin Zayed is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Carlsson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bin Zayed preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bin Zayed manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Carlsson manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##ES2#
Carlsson pushes Bin Zayed off and gets back to his feet.
Bin Zayed misses with a body kick.
Bin Zayed moves in looking to clinch but Carlsson pushes him off.
Carlsson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Carlsson scores with a sloppy right hand. Bin Zayed should have avoided that one.
Carlsson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bin Zayed misses with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Carlsson 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#
Carlsson lands a body shot.
Carlsson throws a series of punches but Bin Zayed moves out of range.
Carlsson is looking to slow Bin Zayed down with leg kicks.
Bin Zayed tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Muhhamad Bin Zayed is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Carlsson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A combination from Bin Zayed does no damage. #TD2#
Carlsson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Carlsson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Carlsson trying to control the position but Bin Zayed is working away.
Carlsson advances nicely into full mount.
Carlsson tries to control but Bin Zayed wriggling away.
Bin Zayed tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T1##SUB2#
Bin Zayed defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Carlsson.
Bin Zayed working to try and regain half guard.
Bin Zayed wants to control but Carlsson is having none of it.
Bin Zayed regains half guard.
Bin Zayed is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Carlsson 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. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bin Zayed trying to hold on to Carlsson's head to control him but Carlsson postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Carlsson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Carlsson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bin Zayed defending well though.
Carlsson thows a huge punch but Bin Zayed dodges it nicely.
Carlsson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T3#
Bin Zayed is looking for a sweep. Carlsson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bin Zayed trying to hold on to Carlsson's head to control him but Carlsson postures up. #SUB2#
Carlsson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bin Zayed has managed to free his arm - good work.
Carlsson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bin Zayed keeps working.
Carlsson trying to control from Bin Zayed's half guard. Bin Zayed has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Carlsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Bin Zayed is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bin Zayed tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Carlsson paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Bin Zayed closes the distance and pushes Carlsson back into the cage.#BC2#
Carlsson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Carlsson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Carlsson.
Carlsson is breathing heavily.
Bin Zayed managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Carlsson.
Carlsson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Carlsson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Carlsson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bin Zayed wants to control but Carlsson postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Carlsson 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! This is the final round!
#R3#
Bin Zayed misses with a double jab. #TD2#
Carlsson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Bin Zayed wants to control but Carlsson is keeping busy.
Bin Zayed gets back to full guard.
Carlsson wants to control from the top but Bin Zayed keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bin Zayed trying to control the position here.
Carlsson passes into half guard. #T1#
Carlsson trying to control the pace.
Bin Zayed regains full guard. Nicely done.
Bin Zayed looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Bin Zayed holds on and takes a little breather.
Carlsson wants to control from the top but Bin Zayed keeps moving. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bin Zayed has Carlsson pulled in close to control his posture.
Carlsson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bin Zayed bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Carlsson's guard. #REVR#
Carlsson wants to stand and escape but Bin Zayed is having none of it. #ES2#
Carlsson has his feet on Bin Zayed's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Carlsson works Bin Zayed's body with a nice hook.
Carlsson tries to clinch up.
David Carlsson seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Bin Zayed gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#T3##BC2#
Carlsson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Muhhamad Bin Zayed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Carlsson moves into range and clinches up with Bin Zayed.
Bin Zayed leaning against his opponent.
Bin Zayed is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Carlsson as Bin Zayed tries to tie him up.
Bin Zayed is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Carlsson is keeping busy.
Carlsson is struggling to control the position.#BC2#
Carlsson breaks the clinch. #T4#
A head kick misses from Carlsson.
Bin Zayed tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Carlsson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Carlsson lands with a kick to the temple. Bin Zayed shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Bin Zayed dodges the punch combination from Carlsson.
Carlsson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL2#
Carlsson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bin Zayed, pushing him back against the cage.
Bin Zayed has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Bin Zayed is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Bin Zayed stalling in the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Carlsson is struggling to control the position.
Bin Zayed stalling in the clinch but Carlsson improves position.

And that's the end of the fight!
David Carlsson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Carlsson 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Carlsson!

Event: ABW 65 Swift Jr - Douglas
Date: Sep 21, 2017

#R1#
Veljanovski swings away with a leg kick that misses.#TD#
Carlsson gets a takedown into half guard.
Veljanovski has his hands clasped together around Carlsson's back. He's all about the action.
Carlsson is pressing down on Veljanovski's thigh, looking to free his foot. Veljanovski is holding on for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Veljanovski on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carlsson is keen to just control but Veljanovski is a slippery customer.
Veljanovski holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #SUB#
Carlsson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Veljanovski has managed to free his arm - good work. #T1##SUB#
Carlsson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Carlsson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Veljanovski has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Carlsson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Veljanovski is just riding it out for now. Carlsson eventually gives up the hold.
Carlsson working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Veljanovski's thigh. Veljanovski counters though and makes it back to full guard. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Carlsson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Veljanovski is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Veljanovski has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Veljanovski really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Carlsson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SU2#
Veljanovski stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Veljanovski throws a body kick that misses.
Maro Veljanovski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
Carlsson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Carlsson working the strikes but Veljanovski uses the opportunity to regain half guard. #T3#
Carlsson trying to control from Veljanovski's half guard. Veljanovski has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Carlsson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Veljanovski is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Carlsson postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Veljanovski is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Carlsson, into his guard. #REVB#
Carlsson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SU2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Veljanovski decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Veljanovski looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#TD#
Carlsson gets a double leg takedown into Veljanovski's guard.
Carlsson throwing strikes from guard but Veljanovski blocks nicely. #T4#
Veljanovski managing to control the position. #SUB#
Carlsson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Veljanovski looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Veljanovski looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Veljanovski! #REVB#
Carlsson is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
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 David Carlsson will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Veljanovski swings and misses with a hook to the body. #TD#
Carlsson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Veljanovski's guard.
Carlsson is looking to advance position but Veljanovski has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB##SU2#
Veljanovski get's back to his feet.#TD#
Carlsson shoots in and bounces Veljanovski off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Carlsson looking to sit in guard and control but Veljanovski gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##ES#
Carlsson scrambles and gets back to his feet.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#TD#
Carlsson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Veljanovski manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#T1##SUB#
Carlsson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Veljanovski manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Carlsson has Veljanovski in his guard.#REVB#
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SU2#
Veljanovski gets to his feet - Carlsson follows without any prompting.
Veljanovski throws a leg kick
and Carlsson counters with a three punch combo that has Veljanovski backing up. Veljanovski nods at Carlsson to acknowledge the strikes.#CL#
Carlsson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Veljanovski trying to land knees to the body.
Carlsson misses with a punch to the body. #TD#
Carlsson drags the fight down to the ground. #SU2#
Veljanovski stands up from Carlsson's guard - Veljanovski perhaps looking for a knockout. #T2##TD#
Carlsson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Veljanovski is trying to control Carlsson's posture but Carlsson avoids it.
Veljanovski is holding Carlsson down, trying to stall.
Veljanovski tries to buck Carlsson off but Carlsson is having none of it.
Veljanovski can't do much from the bottom here.
Veljanovski is not content to let Carlsson control the position. #T3#
The ground and pound from Carlsson seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Veljanovski tries to bench press Carlsson off him but Carlsson keeps the position.
David Carlsson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Carlsson looking to control but instead Veljanovski has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Veljanovski is holding on to half guard well.#SUB#
Carlsson is looking for a kimura here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Veljanovski can do anything to dispel that myth.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Carlsson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Carlsson is pressing down on Veljanovski's thigh, looking to free his foot. Veljanovski is holding on for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Carlsson is looking for a kimura but Veljanovski is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Carlsson to get the leverage.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Carlsson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Veljanovski can do to turn this around?
Carlsson is trying to control. Veljanovski wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Carlsson dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Carlsson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#TD#
Veljanovski gets caught napping as Carlsson dives in and scores a takedown. Veljanovski manages to retain guard.
Carlsson wants to control from the top but Veljanovski keeps moving.
Carlsson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Veljanovski preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Carlsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Veljanovski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Veljanovski is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Carlsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Veljanovski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#T1#
Carlsson throwing strikes but missing. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Veljanovski swats away the attempt to clinch by Carlsson.
Veljanovski throws a looping overhand right but Carlsson ducks down to avoid it. #TD#
Carlsson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Veljanovski's guard.
Veljanovski keeping moving, preventing Carlsson from controlling successfully.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Veljanovski is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##SU2#
Veljanovski decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. #T2#
Carlsson is looking to clinch but Veljanovski is avoiding it.
Carlsson moves out of range of the body kick.
Carlsson feinted with a counter takedown.
Veljanovski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Carlsson.
Veljanovski misses with an uppercut. #TD#
Carlsson shoots in and bounces Veljanovski off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Carlsson throws a big elbow that misses.
Carlsson trying to control but Veljanovski is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Veljanovski pulls Carlsson in close to his closed guard and prevents Carlsson from doing any damage or advancing position.#T3#
Carlsson trying to control but Veljanovski is working from the bottom.
Carlsson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Carlsson trying to control but Veljanovski is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Veljanovski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Veljanovski misses with a straight right.
Carlsson is looking to clinch. #TD#
Veljanovski gets caught napping as Carlsson dives in and scores a takedown. Veljanovski manages to retain guard.#SUB#
Carlsson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Veljanovski is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Veljanovski has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##SU2#
Veljanovski gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Veljanovski just misses with a punch to the body. #TD#
Carlsson shoots in and bounces Veljanovski off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Veljanovski controlling the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to David Carlsson.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Carlsson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Carlsson!

Event: KFC 33: Butcher vs Cobb
Date: Sep 09, 2017

#R1##CL2#
Swanson closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Swanson successfully pulls guard.
Swanson wants to stand up but Packalen is controlling him.
Packalen postures up and lands a big shot to Swanson's brow.
Swanson wants to stand and escape but Packalen is having none of it.
Packalen wants to control from the top but Swanson keeps moving.
Packalen passes Swanson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Swanson is trying to stand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Packalen wants to take a breather but Swanson is having none of it.
Packalen stops Swanson from getting back to his feet. #SUB#
Packalen is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Swanson is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Teemu Packalen!
After winning the bout, Teemu Packalen thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Charles Swanson had this to say: 'Im sorry to everyone I let down I promise that I'll be back stronger.'.

Event: ABW 57 McBreezer - Bengtsson
Date: Aug 29, 2017

#R1#
Carlsson is looking to clinch but Maichuso is avoiding it.
Maichuso wants to counter with a clinch but Carlsson pushes him away.
Carlsson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Carlsson.#TD#
Carlsson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Maichuso keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Maichuso should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Maichuso is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Carlsson trying to mount his opponent but Maichuso defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Maichuso wants to get back to full guard.
Carlsson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Carlsson is looking to stall here but Maichuso recovers full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maichuso has his hands on Carlsson's head, controlling the position.
Let's hope that Maichuso has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#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.
Carlsson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Carlsson closes the distance but Maichuso moves to the side #TD2#
and Maichuso counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Carlsson is looking to get back to is feet but Maichuso passes into side control.
Carlsson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Maichuso wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SU2#
Maichuso stands up and we're back to a striking position. #CL2#
Maichuso moves into the clinch.#T3#
Maichuso with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #TD#
Carlsson successfully pulls guard.
Carlsson wants to sweep but no luck.
Carlsson is working hard here to advance position.#SU2#
Maichuso stands and steps away. Carlsson gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #TD#
Carlsson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Maichuso tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Carlsson is in Maichuso's guard.
Carlsson is breathing heavily.#SU#
Carlsson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #CL2#
Maichuso has taken the fight to the clinch.
Carlsson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Maichuso's efforts to push away.
Carlsson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T4#
Carlsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Maichuso jumps guard but Carlsson stands there with Maichuso around his waist. Maichuso gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Maichuso is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#TD#
Maichuso is fighting off a takedown attempt but Carlsson is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Maichuso to the mat. Maichuso regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Maichuso tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Maichuso is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Carlsson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Carlsson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Maichuso fails in his attempt to clinch. #TD#
Carlsson shoots in and gets a takedown into Maichuso's guard.#SU#
Carlsson stands and steps away. Maichuso gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Carlsson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Maichuso can do to turn this around?#TD#
Carlsson closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Maichuso's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maichuso is pulling down on Carlsson's head to control his posture.
David Carlsson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carlsson trying to control but Maichuso is working from the bottom.
Carlsson tries to free his leg and advance position but Maichuso is retaining full guard. #T1#
Carlsson stays in close to Maichuso's body and controls the position.
Carlsson being controlled here momentarily.
Carlsson stopping the sweep attempt from Maichuso.
Carlsson looking to pass the guard.
Maichuso wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Carlsson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Maichuso works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Maichuso has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Maichuso clinches with his opponent. #TD#
Carlsson has clasped his hands together around Maichuso's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Carlsson advances nicely into full mount.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Carlsson throwing strikes here but Maichuso is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage. #T3#
Carlsson tries to control but Maichuso wriggling away. #SUB#
Carlsson moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Maichuso has worked his arm free - good work by Maichuso!
Maichuso wants to control but Carlsson postures up.
Maichuso is looking to reverse the position.
Maichuso regains half guard there - taking advantage of Carlsson's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Maichuso trying to control here. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Maichuso is pressing down on Carlsson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Maichuso trying to control the position here.
Carlsson looking to sit in guard and control but Maichuso gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Carlsson is on top in guard. #REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Carlsson dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Carlsson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Maichuso to the mat! Maichuso manages to get full guard.
Maichuso utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Carlsson throws a big right hand that misses.
Carlsson looking to pass the guard.
Carlsson throwing strikes but missing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maichuso looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Maichuso has Carlsson pulled in close to control his posture.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#T1#
Carlsson trying to move into half guard but instead Maichuso has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Carlsson is trying to control the position but Maichuso postures up.
Carlsson is striking but Maichuso is not phased and passes to half guard.
Carlsson trying to control but Maichuso postures up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Maichuso wants to stand up but Carlsson has a hold of him and won't allow it. #T2#
Carlsson tries to get to full guard but Maichuso has control of the leg.
Carlsson trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no! #SU2#
Maichuso stands up from mount. Strange move.
Maichuso tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Carlsson closes the distance but Maichuso moves to the side #TD2#
and Maichuso counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Carlsson!
Carlsson is looking to regain half guard here but Maichuso keeps moving and retains side control. #T3##SU2#
Maichuso decides to stand back up. Maichuso steps back and let's Carlsson get back to his feet.
Maichuso wants to clinch.
Maichuso throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maichuso fails in his attempt to clinch.
Maichuso closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Carlsson misses with a shot to the body #TD2#
and Maichuso counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Maichuso.
Carlsson wants to get back to his feet but Maichuso passes into half guard. #T4##REVR##SU2#
Maichuso postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Carlsson to stand up.
David Carlsson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Carlsson looking to score a takedown here. Maichuso is defending well but Carlsson drives through and ends up in Maichuso's guard.
Carlsson tries to free his leg and advance position but Maichuso is retaining full guard.
Carlsson trying to control but Maichuso is working from the bottom.
Carlsson looking to sit in guard and control but Maichuso gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Carlsson controls Maichuso momentarily but Maichuso frees himself.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jose Maichuso.
I think Carlsson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Carlsson!

Event: KFC 26: Mann vs Potter II
Date: Jul 08, 2017

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Packalen.
It looked like Hunt was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Packalen.
Hunt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Packalen fails with the takedown#KD#
and Hunt counters with a nice right hand that sends Packalen toppling to the canvas! Packalen scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Hunt finish him?!#ROC#
Packalen is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Teemu Packalen has been cut.
Hunt lands an uppercut, right on the button! Packalen tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tim Hunt!
Tim Hunt took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Aspire Clothing for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: KFC Fight Night St Pete
Date: Jun 24, 2017

#R1#
Kennedy cracks Packalen with a right hand to the side of the head.
Packalen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Packalen shoots in for a takedown but Kennedy shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kennedy scores with a nice strike.
Kennedy throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Packalen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#KD#
Kennedy cracks Packalen with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Kennedy has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Packalen to stand back up!#ROC#
Packalen is rocked!
Kennedy seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Packalen with a poor takedown
and Kennedy makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Liam Kennedy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Teemu Packalen.#KD#
Kennedy feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Packalen sprawling to the canvas! Packalen rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Kennedy finish him?!
Packalen is still on wobbly legs! Can Kennedy finish him?
Sloppy strikes from Kennedy. Those never looked like landing.
Packalen with the counter takedown but Kennedy avoids it easily.
Liam Kennedy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Packalen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Packalen seems to have recovered his senses.
Packalen has his takedown stuffed
and Kennedy counters with a nice body shot.
Kennedy cracks Packalen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kennedy lands with a nice body punch.
Kennedy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kennedy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Packalen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#T2#
A punch lands to the side of Packalen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kennedy lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kennedy smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kennedy flashes Packalen a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Packalen's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Packalen crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Kennedy punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Liam Kennedy!
Liam Kennedy spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: Angry Birds War 31
Date: Jun 16, 2017

#R1#
Rouhani shoots in for a takedown but Burnside shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A left lands for Burnside.#KD2#
Burnside lands a big uppercut and Rouhani crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Rouhani looks OK. Burnside waves Rouhani back to his feet!#CUT2#
It looks like Mehdi Rouhani has been cut.#KD2#
Burnside cracks Rouhani with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Rouhani looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Burnside finish him? #ROC2#
Rouhani is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rouhani shoots and misses
and Burnside rattles Rouhani with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Rouhani tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Burnside dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Rouhani stiff and motionless on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Magnus Burnside!

Event: KFC 22: Mann vs Ramos
Date: Jun 03, 2017

#R1#
A lazy left from Burns finds it's target.
Nice shot lands for Burns.
Burns throws a shot from downtown. Packalen moves away and avoids it.
Packalen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Packalen shoots in and drives through. Burns sprawls well.
Burns swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Packalen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Burns misses with a straight left.
And Packalen tries to counter it with a takedown but Burns pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Burns fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Packalen checks it well.
Burns keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD#
Burns closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Packalen to the mat! Packalen manages to get full guard. #SUB2#
Packalen has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Burns doesn't defend quickly enough and Packalen has managed to lock this one up! Can Burns escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Packalen on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Teemu Packalen!
A victorious Teemu Packalen thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Herbert Burns was interviewed post fight and said 'I will be back stronger and my next opponent better watch out! '.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 14, 2017

#R1##KD2#
Jackman cracks Rouhani with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Jackman has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Rouhani to stand back up!#ROC2#
Rouhani is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Mehdi Rouhani has been cut.
Rouhani misses with a takedown attempt #CL2#
and Jackman holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Oh Rouhani is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A body shot lands from Jackman.
Rouhani goes for a takedown attempt but Jackman pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Rouhani seems to have got his legs back now.
Jackman chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rouhani has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mehdi Rouhani. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Jackman has taken the fight to the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jackman.
Jackman is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Rouhani tries for a takedown but Jackman manages to get underhooks.
Rouhani taking a breather.
Jackman scores with a shoulder strike.
Jackman lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jackman lands a big right hand that drops Rouhani! The killer instinct kicks in and Jackman finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Jackman!

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

Event: KFC 17: Azevedo vs Paine
Date: May 06, 2017

#R1#
Esposito tries for a takedown but Packalen circles away easily#TD#
and Packalen counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Packalen.
Packalen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Esposito is keeping the position for now.
Packalen wants to control from the top but Esposito keeps moving.
Packalen is looking to work some ground and pound but Esposito has wrist control.#SUB#
Packalen drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Esposito manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Packalen has Esposito in his guard.#REVB#
Esposito controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Packalen looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Esposito would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Packalen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Esposito tries to free his leg and advance position but Packalen is retaining full guard.
Packalen seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Packalen throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Esposito sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Packalen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Packalen tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Esposito got a little sloppy there for a moment and Packalen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Esposito has managed to get both his arms back between Packalen's legs - danger averted.
Packalen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Esposito trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Packalen working for a triangle but Esposito defends it easily.
Esposito slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Packalen keeping full guard, as Esposito tries to pass.
Packalen is trying to control the position from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Esposito throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Packalen tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Esposito is in Packalen's guard.#T3#
Esposito trying to control but Packalen is working from the bottom.
Packalen is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
Packalen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Esposito is stalling in the full guard.
Esposito missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Packalen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Esposito defends well.#SUB#
Packalen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Esposito is aware though and is defending well.
Esposito looking to sit in guard and control but Packalen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Esposito 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.
Esposito is trying to keep Packalen in close.
Packalen passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Esposito struggling a bit here.
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 Teemu Packalen will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Esposito darts in looking for a takedown but Packalen gets double underhooks and turns Esposito into the cage.
Packalen feinted with a counter takedown.
Esposito shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Packalen sprawls well. Packalen wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Esposito gets slowly back to his feet.
Esposito fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Packalen attempts a counter takedown but Esposito avoids it well and moves away.
Teemu Packalen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aires Esposito.
Packalen displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Esposito.
Esposito closes this distance looking for a takedown but Packalen circles away.
Packalen attempts a counter takedown but Esposito avoids it well and moves away.
Packalen slaps away a takedown attempt from Esposito, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Packalen drops down looking for a counter takedown but Esposito sprawls and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Esposito or perhaps it was just good defense by Packalen, which made it look bad. #TD2#
Esposito shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#ES#
Packalen kicks off Esposito and gets to his feet. #T1##TD2#
Esposito closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Esposito lands in his opponent's guard.
Esposito trying to stand up but can't free himself from Packalen's guard.
Packalen trying to keep a closed guard but Esposito is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Packalen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T2#
Packalen tries to strike from the bottom.
Esposito trying to control the position from guard on top but Packalen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Esposito trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Esposito wants to control from the top but Packalen keeps moving.
Teemu Packalen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Esposito shoots in for a double leg but Packalen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Esposito fails with the takedown.#TD#
Packalen closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Esposito quickly recovers to half guard.#T3#
Packalen trying to control the action but Esposito is working from the bottom.
Packalen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Packalen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Esposito keeps working.
Esposito is trying to get back to full guard.
Packalen wants to free his trapped foot but Esposito is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Packalen is working for a submission of some sort. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Packalen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Esposito makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Esposito.
Packalen is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Esposito keeping moving, preventing Packalen from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Esposito has control of Packalen's left arm, preventing Packalen from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Teemu Packalen dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Esposito gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD#
and Packalen decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Esposito's guard.
Packalen lands a couple of digs.
Packalen working some strikes from top position.
Packalen is pushing down on Esposito's leg trying to pass to half guard. Esposito is fighting to maintain full guard but Packalen has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Packalen is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Packalen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Esposito can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Esposito looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Packalen passes to side control.
Esposito gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! #T1#
Packalen is looking to work his way around to Esposito's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Packalen punishing his opponent with strikes.
Esposito is desperately trying to improve his position but Packalen has a good base and remains in mount.
Packalen controlling from mount.
Packalen cracks Esposito with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Esposito is squirming around, avoiding Packalen's attempts to control the action.
Esposito sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Packalen is looking to take a break and control but Esposito is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Esposito is pressing down on Packalen's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Esposito is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Esposito wants to stand and escape but Packalen is having none of it.
Packalen pushing down on Esposito's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Packalen is just content to waste time from the top position. Esposito takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Packalen wants to control from the top but Esposito keeps moving. #T3##SUB2#
Esposito isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Packalen stacks Esposito on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Packalen!
Packalen trying to control the action but Esposito is working from the bottom.
Esposito wants to control but Packalen postures up.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Packalen wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Esposito, who protects the arm well.
Esposito struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Packalen tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Packalen thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Aires Esposito has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Teemu Packalen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Packalen is looking to take a break and control but Esposito is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Teemu Packalen!
A very excited looking Teemu Packalen 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: KFC 13: San Diego vs Azevedo
Date: Apr 22, 2017

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Hunt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Packalen moves away.
Packalen drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hunt sprawls and moves away.
Hunt wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Packalen swings widly with a right hand #KD2#
and Hunt counters with a crisp right hand that drops Packalen! Hunt lets Packalen back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Packalen throws a low kick but Hunt avoids it.
Hunt doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Hunt scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Packalen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hunt counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T1##KD2#
Hunt cracks Packalen with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Packalen looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Hunt finish him? #ROC2#
Packalen is rocked!
Packalen shoots and misses
and Hunt counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tim Hunt!
An out of breath and clearly excited Tim Hunt thanked Aspire Clothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: Angry Birds War 7
Date: Apr 20, 2017

#R1##CL#
Bloggs gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Rouhani has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bloggs avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bloggs leaning against his opponent.
Bloggs wants to get back to striking at distance but Rouhani won't allow it.
Rouhani is trying to maintain a safe position but Bloggs gets an underhook and turns Rouhani into the cage.
Bloggs goes for a takedown attempt but Rouhani pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #TD2#
Rouhani closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #ES#
Bloggs throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Rouhani fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bloggs shoots in but Rouhani avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rouhani is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#CL#
Rouhani gets tackled into the cage by Bloggs. Bloggs maintains the clinch. #T1##TD#
Bloggs pulls Rouhani into guard.
Rouhani postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rouhani working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Bloggs had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rouhani defends it easily.#SUB2#
Rouhani postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Bloggs is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Rouhani, into his guard. #REVR#
Rouhani can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bloggs controls the pace.
Rouhani looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
Bloggs forces his way into half guard.
Rouhani gets full guard.
Rouhani is adopting a defensive guard.
Bloggs throwing strikes from guard but Rouhani blocks nicely.
Bloggs slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SU#
Bloggs stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T3#
Rouhani fails with the takedown.
Ackroyd Bloggs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mehdi Rouhani.
Bloggs stuffs the takedown.
Nice takedown defense from Bloggs. No joy for Rouhani on that attempt.
Rouhani looks for a takedown but Bloggs sprawls well.
Rouhani shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bloggs as he avoids it easily. #CL#
Bloggs fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rouhani, pushing him back against the cage.
Bloggs goes for a takedown attempt but Rouhani pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Rouhani fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bloggs changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#CL#
Bloggs fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rouhani, pushing him back against the cage.#TD#
Bloggs ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Bloggs no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #ES#
Bloggs has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Rouhani off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #T4#
Bloggs connects with the punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rouhani dives in and grabs Bloggs's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bloggs pushes down on Rouhani's head and hops out.#CL#
Rouhani tries to keep at a distance but Bloggs has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bloggs is leaning against Rouhani and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Rouhani wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bloggs has him pressed against the cage.
Rouhani has Bloggs pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bloggs manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Rouhani looks winded!
Bloggs prevents the takedown attempt.
Bloggs has had enough of the clinch but Rouhani keeps him there for the moment.
Bloggs goes for a takedown attempt but Rouhani pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Bloggs lands a slapping body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ackroyd Bloggs dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Rouhani fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bloggs sprawls well initially but Rouhani persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Bloggs is controlling Rouhani's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Bloggs is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rouhani's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rouhani's back!
Bloggs misses with punches from the back.
Rouhani tries to escape but Bloggs has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Rouhani is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Rouhani is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rouhani is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Bloggs just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Rouhani really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bloggs. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bloggs seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Rouhani for as long as he can get away with.#T1#
Bloggs lands with a hammerfist to the side of Rouhani's head.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Bloggs controlling the positon.
Rouhani trying to control but not successfully. #SUB#
Bloggs working for a choke but Rouhani is defending well.
Bloggs avoiding Rouhani 's attempts to control his hands. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bloggs controlling well, preventing Rouhani from escaping the position.
Rouhani keeps trying to improve his position.
Rouhani trying to get back to his feet but Bloggs is in full control for now.
Rouhani turns into Bloggs and is now in his guard.
Rouhani wants to control from the top but Bloggs keeps moving.
Bloggs is controlling Rouhani's posture.#T3##SUB#
Rouhani avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Rouhani postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Bloggs is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Rouhani, into his guard. #REVR#
Ackroyd Bloggs overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Rouhani throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rouhani wants to sweep but no luck.
Bloggs not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Bloggs wants to control from the top but Rouhani keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bloggs missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ackroyd Bloggs dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Bloggs shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rouhani as he avoids it easily.
Bloggs swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Rouhani. No joy for Bloggs on that attempt.
Rouhani throws a big shot that misses.
Rouhani throws a head kick that misses.
Rouhani shoots in for a double leg but Bloggs sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rouhani tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bloggs defends well and Rouhani ends up having to push Bloggs into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Rouhani with a lazy takedown attempt #CL#
and Bloggs holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Ackroyd Bloggs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mehdi Rouhani.#BC2#
Rouhani manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bloggs pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Rouhani back to the cage. Bloggs follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Ackroyd Bloggs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Rouhani feints and as Bloggs raises his hands in defense, Rouhani changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Rouhani takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bloggs controlling Rouhani's posture.
Rouhani looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Bloggs wants to sweep here but Rouhani controlling him for the moment.
Rouhani trying to control the position from guard on top but Bloggs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bloggs is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Rouhani advances to half guard.
Bloggs is trying to control but can't. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Rouhani is working for a kimura but Bloggs is defending it quite comfortably.
Bloggs trying to hold on to Rouhani's head to control him but Rouhani postures up.
Bloggs tries to roll over but Rouhani keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Rouhani is trying to work for a kimura but Bloggs is defending well.
Bloggs trying to control from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Bloggs throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Despite the aggression on Rouhani's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Rouhani shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rouhani shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bloggs as he avoids it easily.
Rouhani tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bloggs swivels and escapes.
Bloggs shoots in for a takedown but Rouhani shows good takedown defense. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Rouhani wants a takedown.
Bloggs is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bloggs as Rouhani tries to tie him up. #T4#
Rouhani avoiding damage as Bloggs throws knees to the body.
Rouhani tries for a takedown. No joy.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Bloggs.
Rouhani is looking to control Bloggs's arms but Bloggs gets an underhook and turns him. Now Rouhani has his back to the cage.
Bloggs prevents Rouhani from breaking the clinch.
Bloggs drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #BC#
Bloggs breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mehdi Rouhani has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ackroyd Bloggs is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rouhani misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ackroyd Bloggs!
Ackroyd Bloggs got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 04, 2017

#R1#
Jaattela doesn't manage to clinch there - Laaksonen circles away.
Jaattela defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Laaksonen.
Laaksonen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jaattela misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
Laaksonen clinches with his opponent. #BC#
Laaksonen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Laaksonen slips under a jab.#KD#
Laaksonen lands a big right hand that sends Jaattela crashing to the mat! Laaksonen stays standing though and waves Jaattela back to his feet!#ROC#
Jaattela is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jaattela drops his hands for a split second and Laaksonen immediately capitalizes on the opportunity by smashing a powerful hook into Jaattela face, sending his mouthguard sailing through the air, much to the delight of the crowd. Laaksonen follows up with a right hand that knocks Jaattela into next week. He's out cold and this fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jerry Laaksonen!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 03, 2017

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Packalen misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Grove counters with a nice double leg into side control. Packalen won't be happy with that. #SU2#
Grove decides to stand up, so the ref orders Packalen to his feet. #TD#
Packalen throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Grove tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Packalen is in Grove's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Packalen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Grove swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grove keeping moving, preventing Packalen from controlling successfully.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Grove holds on and takes a little breather.
Grove utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T1#
Packalen is in close to Grove's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Packalen is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Packalen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Grove looking to hit a scissor sweep but Packalen is one step ahead there.
Grove wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Grove working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Packalen.
Packalen wants to control from the top but Grove keeps moving.
Packalen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Grove is keeping the position for now.
Packalen preventing the sweep. #T2#
Packalen trying to control but Grove is working from the bottom.
Grove can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Packalen controls the pace.
Grove seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Grove is on top in guard. #REVB##SU2#
Grove stands and steps away. Packalen gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #TD#
Packalen shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Grove is trying to defend but Packalen finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Grove is not content to let Packalen control the position.#T3#
Packalen is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Grove is squirming around, avoiding Packalen's attempts to control the action.
Grove is looking to get to half guard.
Packalen throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Grove looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!#SUB#
Packalen is looking for the choke from the back position but Grove is controlling his hands well.
Packalen 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.#T4#
Packalen lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Grove trying to control the hands but Packalen won't let him. #SUB#
Packalen looking for the choke from the back.
Grove is really stuck here. #SUB#
Packalen is working hard for the rear naked choke here. #SUB#
Grove is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Packalen gets his way!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Grove tries to roll but Packalen sticks to his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Teemu Packalen dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##TD#
Packalen throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Grove was covering up waiting for the punch and Packalen finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Packalen is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Packalen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Packalen advances to half guard.
Grove is staying active underneath Packalen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Grove is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Grove blocking the ground and pound attempt from Packalen.
Packalen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Grove can do to turn this around?#T1#
Grove trying to control from the bottom.
Packalen controlling the action here. #SUB#
Packalen is working for a kimura but Grove is defending it quite comfortably.
Teemu Packalen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Packalen prevents Grove from improving his position.
Grove controlling the position well. #SUB#
Packalen is looking for a kimura here. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Grove is not content to let Packalen control the position.#SUB#
Packalen is looking for a kimura here.
Packalen trying to control from half guard but Grove is working away.
Packalen is really struggling to control Grove but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T3#
Grove has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Packalen is working away from the top position though.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD#
Packalen darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Packalen seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB#
Packalen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Grove has managed to free his arm - good work.
Packalen prevents Grove from improving his position.#T4#
Packalen trying to pass the guard but Grove defending well.
Grove is looking for a sweep. Packalen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Grove wants to control but Packalen is keeping busy. #SUB#
Packalen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Packalen is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Teemu Packalen dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3##TD#
Packalen shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Packalen is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Grove controlling the position for now.#T1#
Grove is staying active underneath Packalen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Grove is concentrating on defense, preventing Packalen from advancing position.
Grove wants to improve his position but Packalen is controlling well.
Grove trying to control from the bottom. #SUB#
Packalen 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.
Packalen wants to free his trapped foot but Grove is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Grove is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Packalen wants to work for an arm triangle but Grove is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Packalen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Grove is just riding it out for now. Packalen eventually gives up the hold.
Grove is trying to control but can't.
Packalen throwing shots but Grove is blocking nicely. #T3##SUB#
Packalen wants to work for an arm triangle but Grove is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Packalen tries to pass to full mount but Grove defends it.
Grove keeping control of the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD#
Packalen shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Packalen showed some decent athleticism there. #T4##SUB#
Packalen seems to be working for a kimura but Grove defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Packalen is looking for a kimura but Grove is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Packalen to get the leverage.
The fighters are battling for position here. Grove manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Packalen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Grove is pulling down on Packalen's head. It's preventing any offense from Packalen, at least for the moment.
David Grove has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Teemu Packalen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Packalen content to stall in guard here.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 31, 2017

#R1#
Monday ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rouhani misses with a takedown attempt
and Monday counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Rouhani gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Monday counters with a nice body shot.
Rouhani looks winded!
Rouhani shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Monday makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Mike Monday has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mehdi Rouhani.
Monday throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Rouhani crumples to the floor and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Mike Monday!
Mike Monday decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 20, 2017

#R1#
Collins cracks Packalen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Collins looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#TD#
Packalen looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SUB#
Packalen 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.
Collins is looking for a sweep. Packalen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Packalen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Collins defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Packalen in particular looking to stall.
Packalen takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T1##SUB#
Packalen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Collins is just riding it out for now. Packalen eventually gives up the hold.
Packalen is looking to stall here but Collins recovers full guard.
Packalen content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB2#
Collins is looking for a triangle but Packalen pushes his legs off easily.
Collins keeping moving, preventing Packalen from controlling successfully.
Packalen is pushing down on Collins's leg trying to pass to half guard. Collins is fighting to maintain full guard but Packalen has managed to sneak the leg through.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2##SUB#
Packalen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Collins has managed to free his arm - good work.
Packalen wants to control but Collins is keeping him busy.
Packalen passes to side control. #SUB#
Packalen is working to tighten his grip on Collins's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Collins has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Packalen is really squeezing tight and eventually Collins passes out! Packalen breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Teemu Packalen!
A relieved looking Teemu Packalen 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: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 11, 2017

#R1#
Torbar fails in his attempt to clinch.
Torbar is looking to clinch but Zao is avoiding it.
Torbar slips under a jab.#CL2#
Zao moves into the clinch.
Zao lands a shoulder strike.
Zao makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Torbar is trying to break the clinch but Zao has him pressed against the cage.
A short left from Zao.
Still in the clinch, Zao scores with a nice short uppercut.
Zao throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Zao throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Torbars head.
Zao pushes Torbar back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zao pushes Torbar back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Torbar wants to get back to striking at distance but Zao won't allow it.
Zao lands with a short shot to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Zao working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice left hand lands by Zao. #ROC2#
Torbar is rocked!
Zao misses with a hook from the clinch.
Oh Torbar is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Torbar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zao misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zao misses with a punch on the inside.
Zao throws a punch but it's blocked by Torbar.
Torbar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zao misses with a punch on the inside.
Zao misses with a hook from the clinch.
Torbar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Zao fails to land. #T1#
Zao misses with a short punch on the inside.
Torbar seems to have got his legs back now.
Nice body punch from Zao.
Torbar is trying to maintain a safe position but Zao gets an underhook and turns Torbar into the cage.
Zao lands a right hand.
Zao creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Torbar's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Torbar drops to his knees and Zao pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). AJ Zao!
A pretty intense looking AJ Zao took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 23, 2017

#R1#
Torbar throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD#
and Boyko counters with a shoot takedown. Torbar fights it but they end up in guard. #SU#
Boyko decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Torbar throws a sloppy head kick and Boyko moves out of range easily.
Torbar moves into range and connects with a jab.
Torbar tries to clinch #TD#
and Boyko counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Boyko.
Boyko is in close to Torbar's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Boyko could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Boyko keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Torbar's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Boyko is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Boyko throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Boyko is looking to work some ground and pound but Torbar has wrist control.
Boyko trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T1#
Boyko is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Boyko postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Boyko slips nicely into half guard.
Boyko looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SU#
Boyko stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Torbar to get to his feet. #TD#
Boyko throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Torbar was covering up waiting for the punch and Boyko finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Boyko distracts Torbar with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T2#
Boyko with a flurry of punches that miss.
Boyko is looking to work some ground and pound but Torbar has wrist control.
Boyko loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Boyko keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Torbar's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boyko trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SU#
Boyko decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Boyko misses with a head kick.
Torbar tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD#
and Boyko counters with a single leg into guard. Torbar didn't expect that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boyko is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Boyko landing some decent shots from guard. #T3#
Boyko not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Boyko slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Torbar takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Boyko prevents Torbar from escaping the position.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Boyko working the ground and pound from side control.
Torbar looks winded!
Boyko in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
A lull in the action here as Boyko stalls from top position.
Torbar takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Torbar being controlled for a moment.
Boyko works to advance to full mount. Torbar defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pavlo Boyko dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Torbar gets caught flat footed, as Boyko shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Boyko stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Torbar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boyko trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pavlo Boyko overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Boyko slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Boyko stands and throws Torbar's legs to the side, diving into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Boyko thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Boyko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Torbar can do to turn this around?
Boyko scores with a couple of short elbows.#T1##SUB#
Boyko has an Americana. Torbar didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Boyko is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Boyko hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Pavlo Boyko!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 19, 2017

#R1##TD#
Korhonen looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Torbar!
Torbar looks winded!#SUB#
Korhonen is working to tighten his grip on Torbar's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Torbar has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Korhonen is really squeezing tight and eventually Torbar passes out! Korhonen breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Olavi Korhonen!
Olavi Korhonen bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 17, 2017

#R1#
Nurminen wants to clinch#TD#
and Packalen counters with a shoot takedown. Nurminen fights it but they end up in guard.
Packalen works over Nurminen with some ground and pound from guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nurminen has momentary wrist control but Packalen slips an elbow through the middle.
Packalen stands and throws Nurminen's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Packalen passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Nurminen!
Packalen controlling from mount.
Packalen postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Nurminen looks a forlorn figure. #ROC#
Nurminen is rocked!
Packalen postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Nurminen in real trouble here! The ref calls for Nurminen 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 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Teemu Packalen!
Our winner, Teemu Packalen, 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: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 17, 2017

#R1#
Korhonen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Torbar looks winded!
Korhonen lands with a hook. Torbar tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CUT#
It looks like Maro Torbar has been cut.
Torbar doesn't manage to clinch there - Korhonen circles away.
Korhonen swinging wildly here.
Korhonen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD#
Korhonen drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Korhonen connects with a couple of short punches.
Korhonen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Korhonen slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Korhonen seems to be looking for submissions.
Torbar keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Korhonen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1##SUB#
Korhonen is working for a submission of some sort.
Korhonen performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB#
Korhonen 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.
Korhonen trying to mount his opponent but Torbar defends it. #T2##SUB#
Korhonen is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Korhonen is looking for a kimura here. #T3#
Korhonen is looking to advance position but Torbar won't allow it. #SUB#
Korhonen is trying to work for a kimura but Torbar is defending well.
Korhonen slows the pace down in half guard. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Korhonen seems to be looking for submissions.
Korhonen works his way into full mount!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Korhonen dominating with strikes here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Olavi Korhonen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Maro Torbar's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##TD#
Korhonen shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Olavi Korhonen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Korhonen maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Torbar could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Korhonen has cracked it and Torbar is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Korhonen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Olavi Korhonen!
A less than humble Olavi Korhonen misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

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