Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: Kings 3: Aurelios vs Zhao
Date: Apr 18, 2020

#R1##TD2#
Little drives through with a takedown into Bonner's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Little advances position into side control!
Little is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Little is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Bonner is trying to escape and Little transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Bonner is forced to tap! Nice work there by Little! Very nice indeed!

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

Event: RRFC Challengers 32
Date: Apr 15, 2020

#R1#
Corona shoots in but Ryan avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ryan circles away from the clinch attempt
and Ryan counters with a left to the body.
Corona fails with a takedown attempt.
Ryan connects with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T1#
Corona takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Corona follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Ryan misses with a straight left.
Ryan plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Ryan throws a head kick that Corona semi-blocks.
Nice takedown defense from Ryan. No joy for Corona on that attempt.
Jack Ryan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommy Corona.
Ryan keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Corona fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Corona shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ryan as he avoids it easily.
Ryan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Corona misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ryan swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T2#
Corona tries to clinch
and Ryan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ryan looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Ryan keeps the fight on the outside.
Ryan went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Ryan punishes Corona's body with a nice straight punch.
Ryan lands a jab to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Corona with a poor takedown
and Ryan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#TD2#
Corona bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Ryan tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck. #SUB2#
Ryan tries to buck Corona off so he can stand up but Corona has got his back now - this could be big trouble! He's slapped on a rear naked choke that looks really tight! Ryan falls backwards, slamming Corona to the mat but Corona holds on tight! Ryan is forced to tap and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tommy Corona!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 19, 2020

#R1#
Corona has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Blunt finds it's way round the side to connect with Corona's head.
Corona tries to land a leg kick but Blunt saw it coming and moves away.
Blunt seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Corona wants to clinch up but Blunt keeps it at a distance.
Corona throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Blunt lands a nice shot to the body.
Blunt connects with the punch.
Blunt circles away from the clinch attempt.
Corona tries to score a power double leg takedown but Blunt sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Corona somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Corona darts in trying to clinch
and Blunt counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Blunt fails to land with a series of punches.
Corona takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Blunt with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Corona moves in looking to clinch but Blunt pushes him off.
Blunt connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Corona gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Corona takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Blunt throws a series of punches but Corona moves out of range.
Corona lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Blunt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Corona.
Corona looks to land a combination but Blunt avoids it well.
Blunt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Corona moves away.
Corona follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.#T2#
Corona takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hunt Blunt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Blunt throws a right hand that misses
and Corona counters with a left and a right that stings Blunt.
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!
Blunt sizes up Corona with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nice takedown defense from Blunt. No joy for Corona on that attempt.
Hunt Blunt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommy Corona.
Blunt looks to score with a jab to the body but Corona is just out of range.
A swing and a miss from Blunt.
Corona looks for a takedown but Blunt sprawls well.
Corona on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T3#
Blunt connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Corona takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Corona looks for a takedown but Blunt sprawls well.
Corona tries a head kick but it misses.
A little feinted left hand from Blunt on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Blunt's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Blunt duly obliges.
Corona doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Blunt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sloppy strikes from Corona. Those never looked like landing.
Blunt is looking to counter punch.
Corona shoots in but Blunt avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Blunt was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T4#
Corona takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Blunt scores with a hook to the body. Corona takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
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!
Corona tries to clinch there but Blunt circles away.
Blunt definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Corona misses with a takedown
and Blunt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Corona misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Blunt lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Blunt cracks a nice hook into Corona's ribs.
Corona drops his hands momentarily and Blunt takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hunt Blunt 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#
Horrible takedown attempt by Corona or perhaps it was just good defense by Blunt, which made it look bad.
Corona finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A head kick misses from Corona.
Corona misses with a takedown
letting Blunt counter with a right hand.
Blunt throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Corona on the side of the head.
Blunt slips a jab and a cross from Corona.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blunt misses with a straight left.
Corona keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Corona takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T1#
Blunt connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Corona keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Blunt.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Corona might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Blunt has got the better of the exchanges.
Blunt ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Corona fails to land with a series of punches.
Corona tries to clinch there but Blunt circles away.
Hunt Blunt is winning the standup battle so far.
Blunt throws a jab but it's blocked by Corona.
Blunt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Corona moves away.
Corona swinging wildly here.
Blunt throws a right hand that misses
and Corona makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Blunt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Corona can do to turn this around?#T2#
Corona ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Corona feints the counter takedown.
Corona shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hunt Blunt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommy Corona.
Blunt checks the leg kick.
Corona swings for the body but Blunt moves out of range.
Corona tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Blunt paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Blunt stuffs the takedown attempt from Corona. Corona gets slowly back to his feet.
Corona with a poor takedown
and Blunt counters with a three punch combo that has Corona backing up. Corona nods at Blunt to acknowledge the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blunt scores with a nice head shot.
Blunt throws a body shot but no joy.
Blunt scores with a shot to the body. #T3#
Corona throws a right and a left that both miss.
Blunt throws a hook but Corona blocks it.
And Corona tries to counter it with a takedown but Blunt pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Blunt stuffs the takedown.
Corona misses with a takedown
and Corona takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Corona misses with a takedown
and Blunt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Corona keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Blunt jabs at Corona's body.#T4#
Corona throws a lazy right hand but Blunt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Blunt was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Corona looks for a takedown but Blunt sprawls well.
Corona shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Blunt counters with a nice body shot.
Corona jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Corona misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Blunt digs a good body shot into Corona's ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hunt Blunt dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Blunt thows a left - swing and a miss!
Corona unleashes a big counter combination but Blunt bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Blunt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Corona was well out of range. Poor timing from Blunt.
Corona gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Corona tries to clinch up but Blunt circles away and keeps his distance.
Blunt was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Blunt sizes up Corona with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Blunt ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Blunt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Corona was well out of range. Poor timing from Blunt.
Corona unleashes a big counter combination but Blunt bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Corona shoots in looking for a takedown. Blunt tries to sprawl out of it but Corona keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Blunt manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Blunt jabs Corona right on the nose. Corona blinks but takes it well.#T1#
Blunt lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Blunt throws the left hand but Corona avoids the punch easily.
Corona shoots in looking for a takedown. Blunt tries to sprawl out of it but Corona keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Blunt manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Blunt scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tommy Corona is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2#
Corona walks into a straight right hand from Blunt.
Blunt misses with a hook to the body
and Corona counters with a three punch combo that has Blunt backing up. Blunt nods at Corona to acknowledge the strikes.
Corona avoids the body shot from Blunt.
Corona shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Blunt counters with a straight right hand.
Hunt Blunt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommy Corona.
Corona moves away from the strike by Blunt.
Despite the aggression on Corona's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Corona.
Corona tries to clinch up.
Blunt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T3#
Corona tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Corona shoots for a takedown but Blunt saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Corona shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Blunt counters with a stiff right hand.
Blunt throws a series of punches but Corona moves out of range.
Corona is looking for the big counter here.
Corona has his takedown stuffed
and Blunt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hunt Blunt is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Corona throws a sloppy head kick
and Blunt counters with a two punch combo.
Blunt jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Corona with a lazy takedown attempt
and Blunt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
Blunt misses with an uppercut.
Corona throws a counter combo.
Nice shot lands for Blunt.
Blunt connects with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Corona wants to clinch
and Blunt counters with a nice uppercut.
Blunt looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Corona tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Blunt paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Corona with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Blunt counter with a right hand.
Tommy Corona has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Corona walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hunt Blunt showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Blunt 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 William Peck scores the fight 30:26
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:26
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hunt Blunt!

Event: Conquest VIII: Name v Unknown
Date: Mar 14, 2020

#R1##CL#
The Dirty forces Berry back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
The Dirty pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
The Dirty shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. The Dirty showed some decent athleticism there. #ES2#
Berry manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. The Dirty keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #TD#
The Dirty gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Berry looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The Dirty is just content to waste time from the top position. Berry takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The Dirty wanted to stand there but Berry had control of the position.
The Dirty trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#T1##SUB2#
The Dirty is posturing up here but Berry has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! The Dirty tries to roll out but it's too tight and The Dirty has to tap! Slick submission there by Berry !

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). George Berry !
In defeat, Bob The Dirty stepped up to the mic, saying 'HE WAS THE BETTER FIGHTER MY HAT'S OFF TO HIM...CONGRATS BROTHER!!!!'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 21, 2020

#R1#
Wheeler throws a body shot but no joy.
The Dirty swinging wildly here.
The Dirty misses with a straight right.
Wheeler swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by The Dirty.
That kick from Wheeler tenderised The Dirty's leg. The Dirty is trying to keep his angry face on.
A punch lands to the side of The Dirty 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The Dirty misses with a kick to the body
and Wheeler counters with a right hand to the body.
Wheeler dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on The Dirty. That did some damage!#TD2#
The Dirty drives through with a takedown into Wheeler's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The Dirty tries to free his leg and advance position but Wheeler is retaining full guard.
The Dirty is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Wheeler knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for The Dirty on the ground.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as The Dirty accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T1#
The Dirty won't allow Wheeler to sweep him here.
The Dirty seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The Dirty's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The Dirty throwing strikes from guard but Wheeler blocks nicely.
The Dirty engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The Dirty throws a head kick that misses
and Wheeler counters with a slapping leg kick.
The Dirty stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Wheeler.
Wheeler feints and then cracks The Dirty's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow The Dirty down.
A left lands for Wheeler.
The Dirty shoots in and drives through. Wheeler sprawls well.
The Dirty lands a nice looking body shot.
The Dirty chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Wheeler can pounce on him.
Wheeler scores with a jab. The Dirty acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The Dirty on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Wheeler lands an overhand right.
The Dirty uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wheeler.
The Dirty throws a low kick but it's checked well by Wheeler.
Wheeler is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Wheeler lands with a right hand. #TD2#
The Dirty scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#T3#
The Dirty in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Wheeler wants to control but The Dirty postures up.
The Dirty scoring with punches and elbows.
The Dirty is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Wheeler will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
You can see the frustration on Wheeler's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#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.
The Dirty tries to advance to mount but Wheeler denies him.
The Dirty remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
The Dirty throws an elbow but Wheeler slips to the side and avoids it well.
Wheeler tries to buck The Dirty off but The Dirty is having none of it.
The Dirty working the head with strikes. #SUB2#
The Dirty is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Wheeler looks calm but he's in trouble here. The Dirty gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Wheeler is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! The Dirty lets go of the hold and Wheeler can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bob The Dirty!
In his post fight interview, Bob The Dirty gave a big smile as he said 'HEY KNIGES OLIVER'S THE BETTER MANAGER NOW GO WAKE YOUR FIGHTER UP!!!!!'.

Event: Infinity: Tortured Souls
Date: Jun 12, 2016

#R1#
Horwat takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Horwat showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Flail.
Horwat buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Horwat.
Flail fakes the leg kick and cracks Horwat in the body.
Flail blocks a head kick by Horwat.
Horwat takes one to the side of the head.
Flail throws the kick towards the body but Horwat avoids it.
Horwat keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Flail.
Flail misses with an uppercut.
Flail rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Horwat moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Horwat thumps Flail with a low kick.
Flail misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Horwat counters with a good low kick that Flail was not able to check.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Horwat walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Flail checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T1#
Flail lands with a cross.
Flail avoids the head kick by Horwat.
Horwat on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Flail tries a head kick but it misses.
Flail is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Flail keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Flail throws a nice head kick!
Flail throws a sloppy head kick and Horwat moves out of range easily.
Flail throws out a loose jab but Horwat uses good head movement to avoid it.
Horwat with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Horwat bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Horwat moves out of range of the strikes.
Horwat misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Horwat moves out of range of the strikes.
Horwat shapes to counter with a head kick.
Flail misses with a straight right.
Horwat is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Horwat walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A solid body kick from Flail.
Horwat avoids the head kick by Flail.
Flail scores with a one two! Horwat had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Horwat with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Horwat looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Flail - that will leave a mark!
Horwat moves out of range as Flail strikes.#T3#
Flail lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Horwat backs up against the cage. #CUT#
It looks like Dragan Horwat has been cut.
Horwat tried to score with a low kick but Flail checks it.
Flail throws a hook but Horwat avoids it easily.
Flail misses with a straight right.
Horwat feints a counter leg kick.#CL2#
Horwat clinches up against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Horwat throws an elbow but misses.
Flail makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Flail tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Flail with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Flail misses with a body punch.
Flail tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Horwat lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Flail lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Horwat backwards. #BC#
Flail breaks from the clinch.
A cross from Flail lands.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Flail throws a right and a left that both miss.
Horwat moves away from the strike by Flail.
Flail throws a head kick that half lands. #ROC#
Horwat is rocked!
Flail batters Horwat with a massive right followed by a huge left! Horwat is out on his feet looking like a zombie as Flail lands a final crushing right hand to drop Horwat to the mat with a gruesome thud! Flail is running around like a mad man after that fight and for good reason!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Stone Flail!
Stone Flail bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: COLD BLOODED
Date: May 29, 2016

#R1##CL#
Brandao rushes Mir and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Brandao throws a head punch that misses. #TD2#
Mir drags the fight down to the ground.
Brandao trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Brandao missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB2#
Mir escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Brandao gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Brandao wants to control from the top but Mir keeps moving.
Brandao knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mir on the ground.
Brandao stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mir swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Brandao got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mir has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Brandao has managed to get both his arms back between Mir's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mir can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Brandao controls the pace.#SUB2#
Mir looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Brandao throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mir works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1#
Brandao 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.
Brandao tries to free his leg and advance position but Mir is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Brandao avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Brandao wants to control from the top but Mir keeps moving.
Brandao sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Mir working for a triangle but Brandao defends it easily.
Brandao has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Brandao seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Brandao wants to control from the top but Mir keeps moving. #SUB2#
Mir is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mir keeping moving, preventing Brandao from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Mir looking for subs off his back but Brandao has passed one foot through into half guard.
Mir is looking for a sweep. Brandao is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Brandao trying to pass the guard but Mir defending well.
Brandao is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Mir wants to control but Brandao is keeping busy.
Brandao trying to control from half guard but Mir is working away.
Brandao tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mir knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Mir looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mir wants to control but Brandao is keeping busy.
Brandao looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Brandao moves into full mount! Mir won't be happy about that! #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Mir is trying to escape the mount.
Brandao looking to control but Mir is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Brandao pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Mir 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brandao throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mir is not content to let Brandao control the position.#SUB2#
Mir looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Frank Mir will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Good leg kick by Brandao there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Brandao throws a sloppy head kick and Mir moves out of range easily. #TD#
Brandao scores with a takedown into Mir's guard.
Brandao controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Brandao has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Mir to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Brandao is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Mir pulls down on the head and he's put Brandao to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Frank Mir!
Frank Mir 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: Causing Havoc 65
Date: May 21, 2016

#R1#
A nice leg kick lands there from Sutherland.
Glass doesn't manage to clinch there - Sutherland circles away.
Sutherland fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sutherland connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sutherland works Glass's body with a nice hook.
Glass takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Glass takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sutherland misses the shot to the body.
Glass shoots for a double leg takedown but Sutherland sprawls well. He's pushed Glass's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sutherland chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Glass tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sutherland manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sutherland scores with a leg kick.
Glass dives in and grabs Sutherland's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sutherland pushes down on Glass's head and hops out.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sutherland cracks the inside of Glass's front leg.
Sutherland smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sutherland slips a jab and a cross from Glass.
Glass throws a head kick that misses
and Sutherland counters with a good low kick that Glass was not able to check.
Glass goes for a double leg but Sutherland avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Sutherland continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Martin Glass. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Sutherland connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sutherland misses the shot to the body.
Glass walks forward, straight into a front kick from Sutherland.
Sutherland swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Glass takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sutherland is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Glass rather than just go for the knockout.
Glass closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sutherland circles away.
Sutherland only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Sutherland with a nice cross.
Glass with a poor takedown
letting Sutherland counter with a right hand.
Sutherland wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Glass takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Glass dives in and grabs Sutherland's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sutherland pushes down on Glass's head and hops out.
Sutherland swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sutherland is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A cross from Sutherland lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sutherland, right into the meat.
Sutherland ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Glass moves away.
It looked like Glass was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Sutherland scores with a nice strike.
Glass throws a good cross that connects. #T2#
Sutherland connects with a single shot there.
Sutherland lands a really nice looking cross but Glass seems unphased.
Sutherland throws a nice inside leg kick.
Glass moves in looking to clinch but Sutherland pushes him off.
Glass uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sutherland.
Glass is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sutherland replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Glass blocks it well.
Glass is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Sutherland fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Glass.
Sutherland has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Sutherland scores with a head kick.
Sutherland throws a front kick that sends Glass stumbling back into the cage.
The fight stays on the outside here - Glass looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice defenses there by Glass.
Glass keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Glass drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sutherland sprawls and moves away.#T3#
Sutherland goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Sutherland throws a body shot but no joy.
Sutherland misses with an uppercut. Glass saw that one coming.
Sutherland tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Sutherland.
Sutherland fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Glass.#CL#
Glass moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Sutherland manages to break the clinch.
A slow jab from Sutherland misses its intended target.
Sutherland misses with an uppercut.
Sutherland with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sutherland is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Glass had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Glass is looking to clinch.
Sutherland looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sutherland punishes Glass's body with a nice straight punch.
Glass wants to clinch up but Sutherland keeps it at a distance.
Sutherland dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sutherland throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Glass.#CUT2#
It looks like Martin Glass has been cut.
Sutherland stuffs the takedown attempt from Glass. Glass gets slowly back to his feet. #CL#
Glass closes the distance and pushes Sutherland back into the cage.
Sutherland lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Glass backwards.
Glass missing with knees to the body.
Sutherland tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Glass's elbow.
Sutherland pressing his opponent against the cage. #BC2#
Sutherland manages to break the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sutherland fails to land with a series of punches.
Sutherland buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Good leg kick by Sutherland there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sutherland keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sutherland is looking for the big counter here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dean Sutherland dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Martin Glass's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Sutherland lands a head kick!
Sutherland throws an overhand right that lands on Glass's shoulder, as Glass tries to avoid the shot.
Horrible takedown attempt by Glass or perhaps it was just good defense by Sutherland, which made it look bad.
Glass throws a leg kick that is checked
and Sutherland counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Dean Sutherland seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sutherland throws a nice outside leg kick.
Glass misses with a takedown attempt
and Sutherland counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Glass thinking.
Glass shoots in looking for a takedown. Sutherland tries to sprawl out of it but Glass keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sutherland manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Martin Glass. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sutherland, as that shot connected.
Glass takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Glass shoots in for a double leg but Sutherland sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#T1#
Sutherland lands a leg kick that knocks Glass off balance momentarily.
Dean Sutherland is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A cross from Sutherland lands.
Sutherland lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Sutherland lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Glass backs up against the cage.
Sutherland connects with a body shot.
Glass changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sutherland tries to avoid it but Glass manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sutherland to the ground. Sutherland escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Glass with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sutherland to score with a decent uppercut.
Sutherland scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sutherland tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
No joy there for Sutherland, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Glass tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Glass with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sutherland to score with a decent uppercut.
Glass shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sutherland defends it nicely.#T2#
Glass fails to land the takedown.
Sutherland throws a shot to the body.
Martin Glass is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sutherland turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sutherland throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Glass takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sutherland scores with a kick to the midsection.
Glass misses with a two punch combination.
Sutherland throws a right and a left that Glass avoids nicely.
Glass shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sutherland as he avoids it easily.
Glass moves to clinch but Sutherland breaks away
and Sutherland counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Glass tries to move into range but Sutherland moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Glass. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Sutherland throws a good cross that connects. #T3##CL#
Glass clinches up with Sutherland and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Sutherland breaks the clinch.
Nice cross by Sutherland.
Sutherland lands with a nice body kick.
Sutherland looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sutherland turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Glass doesn't manage to clinch there - Sutherland circles away.
Sutherland scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sutherland lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sutherland displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sutherland bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Glass walks into a jab.
Sutherland lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Glass is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sutherland sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sutherland has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
Glass throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Glass keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sutherland lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Glass circles away quickly and effectively.
Glass on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Glass takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Sutherland misses with a wild body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sutherland.
Sutherland lands a jab to the nose.
Nice straight punches there by Sutherland. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sutherland.
Sutherland throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sutherland.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sutherland misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Good body shot from Sutherland.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dean Sutherland showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Martin Glass's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Glass fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sutherland fails to land with a series of punches.
Glass seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Dean Sutherland seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sutherland throws a good cross that connects.
Glass tries a head kick but it misses.
Glass takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sutherland lands a jab.
Sutherland looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sutherland.
Sutherland throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Glass walks forward, straight into a front kick from Sutherland.
Glass looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Sutherland scores with a hook to the body. Glass takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Glass swinging wildly here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Glass closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T1#
Glass takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Glass misses with a wild combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sutherland lands a front kick.
Glass tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Glass takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sutherland is looking to slow Glass down with leg kicks.
Sutherland cracks the inside of Glass's front leg.
Sutherland connects with a crisp jab.
Sutherland displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Glass misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Glass walks into a stiff left hand from Sutherland.
Sutherland will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Glass went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T2#
Sutherland tests Glass's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sutherland fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Glass.
Sutherland lands a lovely overhand right.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sutherland darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#ROC2#
Glass is rocked!
Glass tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sutherland buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Glass pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sutherland looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sutherland throws a right and a left that Glass avoids nicely.
Sutherland swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sutherland catches Glass with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The crowd cheers as Sutherland lands an impressive looking overhand right. Glass doesn't seem phased though.#T3#
Sutherland takes a swing at Glass's ribcage but misses.
Glass appears to be looking for a big counter.
A jab from Sutherland does it's job there.
Oh Glass is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sutherland lands a nice looking body shot.
Glass seems to have got his legs back now.
Glass takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sutherland lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Glass tries to clinch
and Sutherland cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Glass drops his hands momentarily and Sutherland takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Dean Sutherland is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Some wild striking there from Sutherland.
Glass just misses with a punch to the body.
Sutherland chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sutherland lands with an overhand left.
Sutherland tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Glass was well out of range. Poor timing from Sutherland.
Sutherland fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Glass manages to avoid it.#T4#
Sutherland cracks Glass with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
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!
Glass takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sutherland looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sutherland lands with a thumping leg kick.
Glass looks for a takedown but Sutherland sprawls well.
Sutherland is looking for the big counter here.
Glass's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Glass shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sutherland defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Martin Glass. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Glass takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Sutherland smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Martin Glass has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Glass shoots for a takedown but Sutherland saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dean Sutherland comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sutherland winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 24:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 26:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 24:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dean Sutherland!

Event: KOTB 45: Metralhadora!
Date: May 14, 2016

#R1#
Griffin has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mcgillicutty.
Mcgillicutty showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Griffin.
Mcgillicutty avoids the body shot from Griffin.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mcgillicutty, as that shot connected.
Griffin misses with a right hand
and Mcgillicutty counters with a one-two to the body.
Griffin blocks a head kick by Mcgillicutty.
We've been told by Griffin's head coaches at Thirteenth Legion MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Griffin throws out a loose jab but Mcgillicutty uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mcgillicutty appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Griffin checks the leg kick.
Mcgillicutty misses the shot to the body.
Mcgillicutty lands with a cross.
A big right from Griffin misses.
Griffin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mcgillicutty with a hook.
Griffin misses with a body shot
and Mcgillicutty counters with a stiff right hand.
Mcgillicutty rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Griffin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Griffin appears to be looking for a big counter.#T1#
Griffin fails to land with a series of punches.
Griffin gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Mcgillicutty gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Conrad Mcgillicutty!
Conrad Mcgillicutty is the new super heavyweight champion!
Conrad Mcgillicutty took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'I am back!'.
In defeat, Tito Griffin stepped up to the mic, saying 'Thank you for the fight thank you fans and my opponet you were the better fighter'.

Event: HFC 37:Bronson vs Hussain
Date: May 13, 2016

#R1##CL2#
Hussain closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD2#
Hussain is trying to trip Bronson. He has hold of a leg but Bronson is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Hussain persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Bronson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bronson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hussain loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hussain throws a big right hand that misses.
Hussain postures up and lands a big shot to Bronson's brow. #SUB#
Bronson has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Hussain doesn't defend quickly enough and Bronson has managed to lock this one up! Can Hussain escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Bronson on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Vinny Bronson!
Vinny Bronson retains his welterweight title!
After the big win, Vinny Bronson made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Mohito Fightwear and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: BRFC 33
Date: Apr 30, 2016

#R1##CL#
Army forces Grabonzo back against the ropes and clinches.
Army misses with a short punch on the inside.
Grabonzo tries for a takedown. No joy.
Army gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Grabonzo.
Grabonzo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Army pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Brazilian Army has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alfonso Grabonzo.
Grabonzo takes a shot to the head.
Army tries to throw a body punch but Grabonzo avoids it by throwing Army back against the ropes. #TD2#
Grabonzo pulls guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Grabonzo has a closed guard, preventing Army from standing up. #SU#
Army stands and steps away. Grabonzo gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grabonzo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Alfonso Grabonzo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Army works over Grabonzo's head and body with a nice combination.
Grabonzo shoots in but no luck this time.
Army looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Army lands a jab to the nose.
Grabonzo tries to clinch up but Army circles away and keeps his distance.
Army lands with a straight right. Grabonzo didn't see that one coming.#KD#
Oh, that's a big right hand from Army and Grabonzo goes tumbling to the canvas! Army follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard. #ROC#
Grabonzo is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Grabonzo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Grabonzo is still in real trouble! Can Army finish him?
Army is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Grabonzo trying to control here.
Grabonzo seems to have recovered his senses.#SUB2#
Grabonzo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Grabonzo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Grabonzo wants to get back to full guard.
Army will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T2##SUB2#
Grabonzo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Grabonzo is looking for a sweep. Army is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Army is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Grabonzo wants to get back to full guard.
Grabonzo keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Grabonzo actively working from the bottom here.#T3#
Grabonzo is looking for a sweep. Army is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Grabonzo punching from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Army lands a jab to the head.
Army lands with an overhand left.
Army throws a good cross that connects. #ROC#
Grabonzo is rocked!
Grabonzo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Army is fending him off so far but Grabonzo persists. Nope, Army circles away and we're back to standing.
Army rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Grabonzo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A jab from Army does it's job there.
Grabonzo is still on wobbly legs! Can Army finish him?
Grabonzo tries for a takedown but Army sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Grabonzo is aggressively charging in as Army backs up avoiding any damage. Army tosses out a jab and Grabonzo runs right into it face first! Grabonzo is out cold! Army dropped down on all fours and is barking in Grabonzo's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Brazilian Army!
Brazilian Army decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
Alfonso Grabonzo spoke after the fight, saying 'I'll be back stronger then ever. Lots of respect to my opponent he deserves the win. To myfans thank you for the support '.

Event: Death Squad 297:Cropp v Berti
Date: Apr 16, 2016

#R1##CL2#
Savolainen moves into range and clinches up with Skinner.
Skinner is trying to break the clinch but Savolainen has him pressed against the cage.
Skinner gets underhooks to prevent Savolainen's takedown attempt.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Savolainen has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Skinner has a couple of punches blocked by Savolainen.
Skinner lands a hook that snaps the head of Savolainen backwards.
Skinner tries to break free but Savolainen pushes him back against the cage.
Savolainen drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Skinner gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Savolainen is trying to drag Skinner to the mat but Skinner just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Eric Skinner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jaakko Savolainen.
Skinner lands a shot to the body.
Skinner lands a nice uppercut.
Skinner swings wildly with an uppercut but Savolainen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Savolainen drops down looking for an ankle pick but Skinner pulls his leg out and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savolainen shoots in and drives through. Skinner sprawls well.
Skinner was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Savolainen shoots in but Skinner avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Savolainen looks winded!
Skinner throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Savolainen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Savolainen walks into a stiff left hand from Skinner.#CUT#
It looks like Jaakko Savolainen has been cut.
A telegraphed right hand from Skinner misses the target. #T1#
Savolainen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Skinner throws out the jab.
Savolainen feints a counter leg kick.
Skinner connects with a crisp jab.
Skinner throws a nice looking combination but Savolainen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A nice side step and Savolainen releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Eric Skinner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
Savolainen closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Skinner quickly recovers to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Skinner preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #SUB2#
Savolainen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Skinner has managed to free his arm - good work.
Skinner tries to get to full guard but Savolainen has control of the leg.
Skinner is looking to control Savolainen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Skinner avoid being mounted?
Savolainen prevents Skinner from improving his position.
Savolainen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Skinner tries to get to full guard but Savolainen has control of the leg.
Skinner is looking to control Savolainen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Skinner avoid being mounted?#T2#
Skinner is controlling Savolainen's position as best he can from this difficult position.#SUB2#
Savolainen is looking for a kimura here.
Savolainen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Savolainen prevents Skinner from improving his position.
Skinner moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Savolainen connects with a couple of short punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Savolainen postures up in Skinner's guard and throws a big left but Skinner blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Savolainen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T3##SUB2#
Savolainen drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Savolainen jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Skinner 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.
Savolainen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Skinner is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Skinner is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Savolainen is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Savolainen throwing strikes but missing.
Skinner trying to keep a closed guard but Savolainen is proving a slippery customer. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Savolainen stopping the sweep attempt from Skinner.
Savolainen is looking to work some ground and pound but Skinner has wrist control.
Skinner lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Skinner wants to control from the top but Savolainen keeps moving.
Savolainen throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Skinner showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Savolainen has his foot on Skinner's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Skinner works his way back into a safe position though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Savolainen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Skinner doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Skinner manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Savolainen looking for a sweep. Not yet Savolainen, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eric Skinner dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jaakko Savolainen's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Skinner misses with a series of wild punches.
Skinner throws a series of punches but Savolainen moves out of range.
Skinner fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Savolainen moves away from the strike by Skinner.
Skinner dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Skinner throws a right hand that Savolainen ducks under and follows up with a left that Savolainen also avoids with ease.
Savolainen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Skinner.
Savolainen takes a jab right on the kisser.
Skinner looks to land a left hand but Savolainen moved out of range nicely.
Savolainen takes one to the chin there.
Skinner thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Savolainen if he has to take too many more of those.
Savolainen staying out of range there.
Skinner throws a body punch but Savolainen moves out of range.
Savolainen fails with the takedown
and Skinner counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Savolainen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Savolainen is breathing heavily.
Savolainen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Skinner defends it nicely.
Eric Skinner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jaakko Savolainen.#T1#
Skinner is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Savolainen.
Nice defenses there by Savolainen.#CL2#
Savolainen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Skinner, pushing him back against the cage.
Skinner swings wildly with an uppercut but Savolainen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Skinner digs a right hand into Savolainen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Savolainen's gas tank.
Savolainen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Savolainen. #BC#
Skinner manages to break the clinch.
Savolainen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Skinner lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Skinner throws the kick towards the body but Savolainen avoids it.
Skinner is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Savolainen can do to turn this around?
Skinner displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Savolainen.
Skinner swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Savolainen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Savolainen wants to clinch.#T2#
Savolainen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Skinner as he jumps to the side.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Skinner throws a right and a left that Savolainen avoids nicely.
Savolainen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A jab from Skinner finds it's way through Savolainen's defenses.
Skinner connects with a body shot that sends Savolainen's belly button to the back.
Skinner takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Savolainen closes this distance looking for a takedown but Skinner circles away.
Savolainen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Skinner moves away.
Savolainen takes a kick to the side of the head.
Nice takedown defense from Skinner. No joy for Savolainen on that attempt.
Savolainen looks for a takedown but Skinner sprawls well.
Skinner displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A left lands for Skinner.
Skinner scores with a nice right hand. #T3#
Skinner bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Savolainen's head backwards.
Savolainen tries for a takedown but Skinner sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Savolainen tries to move into range but Skinner moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Skinner clobbers Savolainen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #ROC#
Savolainen is rocked!
Skinner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Savolainen was well out of range. Poor timing from Skinner.
Skinner will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Savolainen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Skinner.#CL2#
Savolainen clinches up with Skinner and pushes him back against the cage.
Skinner lands a nice uppercut.
Skinner throws a head punch that misses.
Skinner lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Savolainen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Skinner has a couple of punches blocked by Savolainen.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Savolainen takes a shot to the head. #CUT#
That has opened up Jaakko Savolainen's cut even more.
Skinner pushes Savolainen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Savolainen throws a head punch that misses.
Skinner makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T4#
Skinner misses with some punches.
Skinner throws a head punch that misses.
Skinner working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Skinner softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Savolainen is still on wobbly legs! Can Skinner finish him?
Skinner lands with a left to the head.
Savolainen is looking for a takedown.
Skinner swings wildly with an uppercut but Savolainen uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Skinner.
Skinner is pressed up against the cage. Savolainen has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Skinner down to the mat. Skinner avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Skinner throws a looping overhand right but Savolainen ducks down to avoid it.
Skinner throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Savolainen seems to have recovered his senses.
Savolainen slips under a jab from Skinner.
Savolainen slips a jab and a cross from Skinner.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Skinner slaps away a takedown attempt from Savolainen, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Skinner feints and then cracks Savolainen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Savolainen down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eric Skinner dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jaakko Savolainen's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Skinner misses with a looping left.
Skinner connects with a jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Skinner stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Skinner wants it to stay on the feet.
Skinner is looking for a counter combo.
Nice uppercut there from Skinner.
Skinner misses with a jab, cross combination.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Skinner, as that shot connected.
A punch combination from Skinner misses.
Nice takedown defense from Skinner. No joy for Savolainen on that attempt.
A jab from Skinner finds it's way through Savolainen's defenses.
Skinner catches Savolainen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nice shot by Skinner.
Savolainen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Skinner swats away the attempt to clinch by Savolainen.
Skinner scores with a nice head shot.
Skinner swinging wildly here.
Savolainen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Savolainen ducks under a wild hook from Skinner.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Savolainen! But no joy.
Eric Skinner is winning the standup battle so far.
Savolainen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Skinner throws out the jab. #TD2#
Savolainen looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SUB2#
Savolainen 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.
Savolainen stopping the sweep attempt from Skinner.
Savolainen won't allow Skinner to get back to his feet.
Skinner seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Skinner manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Skinner throws a punch but it's blocked by Savolainen. #BC#
Skinner escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Savolainen ducks under a wild hook from Skinner.
Savolainen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A right-left combo lands from Skinner. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Savolainen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Skinner as he avoids it easily.
Eric Skinner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jaakko Savolainen.
Savolainen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Skinner.
Savolainen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Skinner scores with a nice head shot.
Savolainen looks for a takedown but Skinner sprawls well.
Skinner keeps the fight on the outside.
It looked like Skinner wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Skinner goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Jaakko Savolainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Savolainen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Savolainen there as he acknowledges the shot.
Skinner missing with a left hand there. Savolainen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Skinner tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Savolainen is able to avoid easily.
Skinner is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Savolainen.
Savolainen fails with the takedown.
Skinner throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Savolainen counters with a straight right hand.
Savolainen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Skinner's waist but Skinner gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Savolainen off to one side.
Skinner throwing a counter right hand but Savolainen manages to avoid it.
Skinner rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Savolainen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T3#
Savolainen with a poor takedown
and Skinner counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#
The cut above Jaakko Savolainen's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Skinner throws a right and a left that both miss.
Savolainen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Skinner but Skinner pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Skinner lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Skinner looks to land a left hand but Savolainen moved out of range nicely.
Nice takedown defense from Skinner. No joy for Savolainen on that attempt.
Savolainen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Skinner defends it nicely.
Skinner scores with a shot to the body.
Savolainen looks for a takedown but Skinner sprawls well.
A jab from Skinner finds it's way through Savolainen's defenses. #T4#
Skinner throws a right and a left that Savolainen avoids nicely.
Savolainen tries to counter by closing the distance.
Skinner throws a shot from downtown. Savolainen moves away and avoids it.
A slow jab from Skinner misses its intended target.
Savolainen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Skinner.
Skinner misses with a straight right.
Savolainen doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Savolainen shoots in and drives through. Skinner sprawls well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Skinner swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jab by Skinner.
A slow jab from Skinner misses its intended target.
Skinner uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Skinner misses with a jab, cross combination.
Skinner takes a swing at Savolainen's ribcage but misses.
Savolainen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jaakko Savolainen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Skinner misses with a hook. Savolainen ducked under it nicely.
Skinner fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Skinner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Skinner was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.

And that's the end of the fight!
Eric Skinner showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Skinner, 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 30:25
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:25
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:26

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

Event: BRFC 30
Date: Apr 09, 2016

#R1#
Grabonzo shoots for a double leg takedown but Spike sprawls well. He's pushed Grabonzo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Grabonzo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Spike paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Good leg kick by Spike there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Grabonzo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Spike pinned against the ropes. Spike gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Spike is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Grabonzo with a body shot.
Spike fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Grabonzo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Spike defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alfonso Grabonzo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grabonzo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Spike's waist but Spike gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Grabonzo off to one side.
Spike tries to bum rush Grabonzo with a series of wild strikes but Grabonzo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Spike lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Grabonzo is defended easily by Spike.
Spike looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Grabonzo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Spike avoids it really well and circles away.
Grabonzo is breathing heavily.#T1#
Spike connects with a good right hand that stumbles Grabonzo. Grabonzo circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Alfonso Grabonzo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spike will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A nice inside leg kick there by Spike. That's going to slow Grabonzo down.
Grabonzo dives in and grabs Spike's left leg, looking for a takedown. Spike pushes down on Grabonzo's head and hops out.
Grabonzo fails with a takedown attempt.
Spike's coach down at Bonsai Club MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Spike's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#TD2#
Spike looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Spike sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Grabonzo's guard. #SUB#
Grabonzo actively working from the bottom here.
Spike slows the pace down in half guard. #T2#
Let's hope that Spike 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.
Spike prevents Grabonzo from improving his position.#SUB#
Grabonzo looking for submissions off his back.
Spike wants to control but Grabonzo is keeping him busy.
Spike is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Spike wants to free his trapped foot but Grabonzo is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Grabonzo actively working from the bottom here.
Well, if Spike is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #T3#
Grabonzo moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Grabonzo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Spike looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Spike trying to control but Grabonzo is working from the bottom.
Grabonzo 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.
Spike wants to control from the top but Grabonzo keeps moving. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Grabonzo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Spike controls the pace.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#SUB#
Grabonzo has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Spike doesn't defend quickly enough and Grabonzo has managed to lock this one up! Can Spike escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Grabonzo on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Alfonso Grabonzo!
Alfonso Grabonzo took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, OG King Of Laundry (Fast Response 80%) for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: Havoc Midweek Madness 7
Date: Mar 30, 2016

#R1#
Jones looks to land a left hand but Nipplestein moved out of range nicely.
Jones throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL2#
Jones moves into range and clinches up with Nipplestein.
Nice body punch from Jones - that landed with a thud.
Nipplestein blocks an uppercut.
Nipplestein lands a right hand.
Nipplestein is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jones pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Jones avoids a wild elbow strike from Nipplestein.
Nipplestein is trying to drag Jones to the mat but Jones just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Nipplestein lands with a short shot to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Mike Jones has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones misses with a body punch.
Jones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jones jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Nipplestein walks away with a smile on his face. Jones gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt. #T1#
Nipplestein shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jones but Jones pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Norman Nipplestein. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones throws an overhand right that lands on Nipplestein's shoulder, as Nipplestein tries to avoid the shot.
Nipplestein appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#CL2#
Jones clinches up against the cage.
Jones misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jones is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Nipplestein is defending well.
Jones misses with the head strike.
Jones misses with some punches.
Nipplestein slowing the pace effectively.
Jones scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nipplestein stalls.
Jones misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Nipplestein breaks the clinch. #T2#
Jones throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD#
and Nipplestein decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Jones's guard.
Nipplestein prevents Jones from getting back to his feet.
Nipplestein slips nicely into half guard.
Jones wants to get back to his feet.
Jones is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Jones really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nipplestein. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Nipplestein lands with a punch from half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jones can do anything to dispel that myth.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ground and pound from Nipplestein.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Nipplestein drops an elbow to the side of Jones's head.
Nipplestein looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Jones wants to get back to his feet.
Jones is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nipplestein is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T3#
Nipplestein lands strikes from half guard.
Nipplestein working the head and body with strikes.
Nipplestein is looking to take a break and control but Jones is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jones pushes Nipplestein off looking to stand but Nipplestein dives back in and keeps control. #SUB#
Nipplestein is working for a kimura but Jones is defending it quite comfortably.
Nipplestein lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Jones tries to roll over but Nipplestein keeps him under control.#SUB#
Nipplestein is looking for a kimura here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Nipplestein lands a nice short elbow.#T4#
Jones wants to get back to his feet.
Nipplestein wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jones keeps working.
Nipplestein stops Jones from getting back to his feet.
Nice strikes from Nipplestein there.
Nipplestein landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Nipplestein takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Jones missing with punches from the bottom.
Jones is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Nipplestein is working for a submission of some sort.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Nipplestein is working for a submission of some sort.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Norman Nipplestein dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mike Jones's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Jones scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jones misses with a takedown attempt - Nipplestein sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jones doesn't manage to clinch there - Nipplestein circles away.
Jones throws a jab but it's blocked by Nipplestein. #TD#
Nipplestein drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nipplestein postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Nipplestein is pushing down on Jones's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jones is fighting to maintain full guard but Nipplestein has managed to sneak the leg through.
Nipplestein drops an elbow to the side of Jones's head.
Nipplestein 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.
Nipplestein drops an elbow to the side of Jones's head.
We've been hearing that Nipplestein has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Nipplestein working over Jones with some ground and pound. Jones looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Norman Nipplestein overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nipplestein trying to control the pace. #T1#
Nipplestein slips a nice elbow through Jones's hands, connecting with Jones's forehead.
Nipplestein scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Nipplestein lands with a punch from half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Nipplestein connects with a nice short shot to Jones's temple. #ROC#
Jones is rocked!
Jones looks like he's trying to stand up.
Jones is still in real trouble! Can Nipplestein finish him?
Nipplestein landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Nipplestein wants to control but Jones is keeping him busy.
Jones seems to have recovered his senses.#SUB#
Nipplestein is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Nipplestein is keen to just control but Jones is a slippery customer.#T2#
Jones tries to kick Nipplestein off but Nipplestein keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Jones taking some punishment here, with Nipplestein in his half guard.
Jones missing with punches from the bottom.
Nipplestein slips a nice elbow through Jones's hands, connecting with Jones's forehead.
Nipplestein wants to control but Jones is keeping him busy.
Ground and pound from Nipplestein.
Nipplestein seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Jones on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Nipplestein is keen to just control but Jones is a slippery customer.
Nipplestein seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Nipplestein is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jones can do to turn this around?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nipplestein works his way into full mount!
Nipplestein lands a big shot there that rocks Jones but he's holding on and managing to survive for now. #T3##SUB#
Nipplestein looking for a guillotine from mount but Jones is having none of it.
Jones is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Nipplestein cracks Jones with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena. #SUB#
Nipplestein working for a guillotine from mount but Jones is in no mood to give up.
Nipplestein looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Jones covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Norman Nipplestein!
After winning the bout, Norman Nipplestein thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Death Squad 290:Floyd v Cropp
Date: Mar 26, 2016

#R1#
Savolainen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Savolainen doesn't manage to clinch there - Hillgrund circles away.
Hillgrund stuffs the takedown.
Savolainen misses with a takedown
and Hillgrund counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#
It looks like Jaakko Savolainen has been cut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jaakko Savolainen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hillgrund slaps away a takedown attempt from Savolainen, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Savolainen tries to clinch but Hillgrund is having none of it.
Hillgrund changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Savolainen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hillgrund.
Hillgrund feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Savolainen's calf.
Hillgrund misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savolainen with a lazy takedown attempt #TD2#
so Hillgrund counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Hillgrund advances position into side control!#SUB2#
Hillgrund tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hillgrund has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Savolainen is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Thirteenth Legion MMA, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Savolainen takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain. #T1#
Savolainen is looking for a sweep.
Hillgrund trying to control the position but Savolainen is working away.
Hillgrund works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Savolainen is looking to regain half guard here but Hillgrund keeps moving and retains side control.
Hillgrund scores with punches from side control.
Savolainen tries to bench press Hillgrund off him but Hillgrund keeps the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hillgrund cracks Savolainen with a big right hand but Savolainen just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Savolainen tries to buck Hillgrund off but Hillgrund is having none of it.
Savolainen manages to get back to half guard.
Savolainen is looking for a sweep. Hillgrund is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hillgrund seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Savolainen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T2##SUB2#
Hillgrund 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.
Hillgrund missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB2#
Hillgrund is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Savolainen defends it well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Savolainen moves into full guard.
Savolainen keeping moving, preventing Hillgrund from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Savolainen is looking for a triangle but Hillgrund pushes his legs off easily.
Hillgrund trying to control but Savolainen is working from the bottom.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Hillgrund working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.#T3#
Savolainen being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Savolainen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hillgrund trying to control the position from guard on top but Savolainen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hillgrund scoring with punches to the head and body.
Savolainen throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Hillgrund wants to control from the top but Savolainen keeps moving. #SUB#
Savolainen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Savolainen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Hillgrund got a little sloppy there for a moment and Savolainen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hillgrund has managed to get both his arms back between Savolainen's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Savolainen has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Hillgrund is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Savolainen.
Hillgrund in side control lands a decent elbow.
Hillgrund lands an elbow.
Hillgrund creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Savolainen is not content to let Hillgrund control the position.
Hillgrund working the head with strikes.
Savolainen is looking to regain half guard here but Hillgrund keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hillgrund working the head and body with strikes.
Savolainen is trying to escape the position but Hillgrund is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harald Hillgrund dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jaakko Savolainen's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Hillgrund looks to throw the jab but Savolainen is out of range. #TD#
Savolainen shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Savolainen was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#SUB#
Savolainen tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hillgrund is trying to get back to half guard.
Hillgrund wants to control but Savolainen postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hillgrund is looking for a sweep.
Savolainen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Savolainen looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hillgrund managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Savolainen. #T1#
Hillgrund is looking to reverse the position.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Hillgrund. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.#SUB#
Savolainen tries for a kimura but Hillgrund is defending well.
Hillgrund is looking for a sweep.
Savolainen lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Harald Hillgrund has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hillgrund can't do much from the bottom here.
Savolainen scoring with punches from side control. #CUT#
It looks like Harald Hillgrund has been cut.#SUB#
Savolainen thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Hillgrund manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Nice strikes from Hillgrund there. #T2#
Hillgrund takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Hillgrund trying to control the action but Savolainen is working from the bottom.
Savolainen gets back to full guard.
Savolainen keeping moving, preventing Hillgrund from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Savolainen working for submissions but it's allowed Hillgrund to get to half guard.
Hillgrund scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB2#
Hillgrund is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB2#
Hillgrund is looking for a kimura here. #T3#
Hillgrund is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB#
Savolainen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hillgrund pulls his head out easily.
Hillgrund working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Hillgrund wants to pass the guard but Savolainen is defending well.
Hillgrund working over Savolainen with some ground and pound. Savolainen looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB#
Savolainen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Hillgrund wants to work for an arm triangle but Savolainen is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T4#
Hillgrund slips a nice elbow through Savolainen's hands, connecting with Savolainen's forehead.
Savolainen slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hillgrund makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB#
Savolainen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hillgrund working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hillgrund preventing the sweep.
Hillgrund working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Savolainen's head.
Hillgrund throwing strikes but missing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Hillgrund got a little sloppy there for a moment and Savolainen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hillgrund has managed to get both his arms back between Savolainen's legs - danger averted.
Hillgrund postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Harald Hillgrund will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Savolainen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hillgrund sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Savolainen somewhat.
Hillgrund connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hillgrund defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Savolainen.
Nice body punch from Hillgrund.
Nice takedown defense from Hillgrund. No joy for Savolainen on that attempt.
Hillgrund tries to counter by closing the distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jaakko Savolainen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fighters circling - Hillgrund throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hillgrund bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hillgrund scores with a sloppy right hand. Savolainen should have avoided that one.
Hillgrund throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hillgrund fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Savolainen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hillgrund darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Savolainen misses with a takedown attempt - Hillgrund sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hillgrund now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Hillgrund throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hillgrund lands a jab to Savolainen's midsection.
Hillgrund has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hillgrund fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Savolainen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hillgrund as he jumps to the side.
Hillgrund unleashes a big counter combination but Savolainen bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Savolainen fails with the takedown
and Hillgrund counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Savolainen dives in and grabs Hillgrund's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hillgrund pushes down on Savolainen's head and hops out.
Savolainen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hillgrund waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Savolainen.#CL2#
Hillgrund clinches up against the cage.
Hillgrund goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hillgrund lands with a short shot to the head.
Hillgrund lands on the inside with an uppercut. #CUT2#
Jaakko Savolainen's cut is getting worse.#T2#
Hillgrund misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Hillgrund - that landed with a thud.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hillgrund lands a hook that snaps the head of Savolainen backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Hillgrund fails to land.
Savolainen takes a shot to the head.
Hillgrund misses with the head strike.
Hillgrund pushes Savolainen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hillgrund has a couple of punches blocked by Savolainen. #TD#
Savolainen successfully pulls guard.
Hillgrund postures up and lands a big shot to Savolainen's brow.
Hillgrund postures up and lands a big shot to Savolainen's brow.
Hillgrund lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Savolainen has his foot on Hillgrund's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hillgrund works his way back into a safe position though.
Hillgrund passes Savolainen's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hillgrund is nestled in close to Savolainen, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB#
Savolainen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hillgrund drops an elbow to the side of Savolainen's head. #ROC2#
Savolainen is rocked!#T3#
Hillgrund working Savolainen over with strikes.
Oh Savolainen is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hillgrund lands a nice short elbow.
Savolainen is trying to get back to full guard.
Savolainen seems to have got his legs back now.
Hillgrund sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Savolainen is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hillgrund scores with a couple of nice shots.
Hillgrund content to control rather than advance.
Hillgrund drops an elbow to the side of Savolainen's head.
Harald Hillgrund is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Savolainen tries to get to full guard but Hillgrund has control of the leg.
Hillgrund is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T4##SUB#
Savolainen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hillgrund is controlling the pace.
Hillgrund is trying to control. Savolainen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jaakko Savolainen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB#
Savolainen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hillgrund working over Savolainen with some ground and pound. Savolainen looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

And that's the end of the fight!
Harald Hillgrund comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hillgrund 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 26:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 26:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harald Hillgrund!
Harald Hillgrund 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.

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