Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: HFC 307 Wolf vs Stenson
Date: Apr 01, 2017

#R1#
Boskins tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sloan swivels and escapes.
Boskins blocks a jab.
Boskins shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sloan as he jumps to the side.
Sloan jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Boskins swinging wildly here.
Sloan lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Sloan.
Sloan scores with a three punch combo!
Boskins lands a nice hook to Sloan's body. Sloan takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Boskins misses with a takedown
and Sloan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dwayne Boskins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sloan throws a head kick that misses.
Boskins misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cameron Sloan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Boskins shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Boskins was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Boskins throws a strike aimed at the side of Sloan's head but Sloan avoids it well.#T1#
Boskins happy to just control the position for now.
Sloan is trying to get back to his feet.
Sloan is trying to escape the position but Boskins is controlling the position.
Sloan avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Boskins. #SUB#
Boskins has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Sloan is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Boskins yanks on the arm and Sloan is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Boskins.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dwayne Boskins!
Dwayne Boskins managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Cartel Elite Supps, into his post fight interview.

Event: AD432: Army of fighters
Date: Mar 29, 2017

#R1#
Blye wants to clinch up but Smith keeps it at a distance.
Smith drops down looking for a counter takedown but Blye sprawls and moves away.
Blye misses with a left hand
and Smith connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lucas Blye seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blye is trying hard to land a takedown here. Smith sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Smith is looking to clinch.
Blye swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Blye swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Smith looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Smith changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Blye lands with an overhand left.
Blye checks a low kick from Smith.
Blye swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Smith lands a high kick!
Blye misses with a looping right.
Smith attempts a counter takedown but Blye avoids it well and moves away.#TD2#
Blye drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blye tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Blye is working Smith over with some ground and pound from side control.
Blye lands a nice forearm strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Blye creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Smith sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Blye throws a strike aimed at the side of Smith's head but Smith avoids it well.
Smith defending against the ground and pound.
Blye lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Smith down. #SUB2#
Blye is trying to get an arm triangle but Smith is defending well.
Smith tries to improve position but can't.
Smith struggling a bit here.
Blye scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Smith to see if he's OK.
Blye wants to control but Smith is keeping him busy.
Smith tries to buck Blye off but Blye is having none of it.#T2#
Blye working away.
Blye lands an elbow. #SUB2#
Blye is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Smith knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Smith is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Blye wants to control but Smith is keeping him busy.
Blye has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Blye fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Smith tries to bench press Blye off him but Blye keeps the position.
Smith can't do much from the bottom here. #T3#
Smith manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Smith winds up and cracks Blye with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Blye wants to improve his position but Smith is controlling well.
Smith is just content to waste time from the top position. Blye takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Blye is on top in guard. #REVB#
Blye lands a couple of elbows.
Blye trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Blye looking to pass the guard. #T4#
Smith keeping moving, preventing Blye from controlling successfully.
Blye controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Smith trying to control the position.
Blye wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Smith keeping full guard, as Blye tries to pass.
Blye lands a couple of digs.
Blye loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lucas Blye dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Blye fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Smith tries to counter with a takedown but Blye is quick to defend against it.
Blye throws a body punch but Smith moves out of range.
Smith circles away from the clinch attempt.
Smith misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Smith throws a nice looking combination but Blye bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Smith with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Smith staying out of range there.
Smith throws the left hand but Blye avoids the punch easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Blye! But no joy.
Decent striking displayed by Blye there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blye slips a straight right by Smith.#TD#
Smith scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Smith thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Blye's head.
Blye is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Smith slows the pace down in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith drops an elbow to the side of Blye's head.
Blye tries to roll over but Smith keeps him under control.
Smith is trying to control the action in half guard but Blye is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Smith is working for a submission of some sort.
Smith is looking to pass Blye's guard but actually Blye recovers to full guard. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Smith throws a big elbow that misses.
Blye is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Blye avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Smith throwing strikes but missing. #T3#
Smith looking to sit in guard and control but Blye gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Smith bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Blye's guard. #REVR#
Blye keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Smith stays in close to Blye's body and controls the position.
Blye is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Smith throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Blye works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Smith has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T4#
Blye keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Smith postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Blye is on top in guard. #REVB#
Blye throws an elbow that misses. Smith uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Blye's guard. Nice move by Smith!#REVR#
Smith won't allow Blye to sweep him here.
Smith is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Blye is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Smith landing some decent shots from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy Smith dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Smith throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A little jabbing left from Blye on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Blye dives in for a single leg takedown but Smith sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD2#
Blye shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Blye missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Blye works his foot free and advances to mount.
Smith 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith gets back to full guard.
Blye scoring with punches to the head and body.
Blye prevents Smith from getting back to his feet. #T1#
Blye looking to pass the guard.
Smith can't keep his opponent in guard - Blye advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Smith regains full guard. Nicely done.
Blye throws a big right hand that misses.
Smith seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Blye tries to free his leg and advance position but Smith is retaining full guard.
Blye throws a big right hand that misses.
Smith managing to control the position.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Blye from controlling successfully. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Blye stopping the sweep attempt from Smith.
Smith working a defensive guard here.
Smith lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Blye pulls Smith in close to his closed guard and prevents Smith from doing any damage or advancing position.
Smith trying to control but Blye is working from the bottom.
Smith throwing strikes from guard but Blye blocks nicely. #T3#
Smith postures up in Blye's guard and throws a big left but Blye blocks it.
Blye is trying to keep Smith in close.
Blye wants to sweep but no luck. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Smith tries to clinch but Blye moves out of range.
Blye looks for a takedown but Smith sprawls well.#TD2#
Blye gets a double leg takedown into Smith's guard.
Blye wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving. #T4#
Smith controlling Blye's posture.
Smith looking to hit a scissor sweep but Blye is one step ahead there.
Blye postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Blye trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lucas Blye has got the better of the ground game so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Blye throwing strikes from guard but Smith blocks nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Lucas Blye.
I think Blye has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Lucas Blye!
As Lucas Blye got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: I want that Belt!'.

Event: DUEL#55 Esposito vs Bartlet
Date: Mar 26, 2017

#R1#
Low looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fish misses with a low kick as Low jumps back.
Low takes one on the button.#CL2#
Fish drives through and clinches with Low against the cage.
Low trying to control the position but instead, Fish has worked for underhooks and has pushed Low into the cage.#BC2#
Fish breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Fish forces Low back against the cage and clinches.
Low gets through Fish's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Low lands a nice uppercut.
Fish tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Low avoids it.
Fish blocks a body shot from Low.
Fish tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Low is trying to stall.
Fish works on Low's body with a couple of short punches.#T1#
Fish wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Fish fails to land. #BC2#
Fish's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Low moves out of range as Fish strikes.
Low is looking to counter punch.
Fish throws a jab when Low was well out of range.
Low misses with a head kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fish! But no joy.
Fish steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Low.
Fish lands a leg kick that knocks Low off balance momentarily.
Fish misses with a straight left.
Fish dives in and grabs Low's left leg, looking for a takedown. Low pushes down on Fish's head and hops out.
Low fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#TD#
Fish gets caught napping as Low dives in and scores a takedown. Fish manages to retain guard.
Fish looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
Low trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB2#
Fish looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fish looking to hit a scissor sweep but Low is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Fish looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Low trying to control the position from guard on top but Fish is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Low in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T3#
Low working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Low is looking to work some ground and pound but Fish has wrist control.
Low throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Low trying to control the position from guard on top but Fish is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Fish is looking for a triangle but Low pushes his legs off easily.
Low has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Low lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Fish bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Low's guard. #REVB#
Low keeping full guard, as Fish tries to pass.
Low keeping moving, preventing Fish from controlling successfully. #T4#
Fish trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Low manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Fish is trying to keep Low in close.
Low is working Fish over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Fish avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Fish is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SUB2#
Fish looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Low passes into side control.
Low throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Fish is not content to let Low control the position.
Fish tries to improve position but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Short Low dominated that round.
That's time! Low's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Low throws a jab when Fish was well out of range.
Low scores with a jab to the body.
Low is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fish can do to turn this around?
Low throws a hook but Fish avoids it easily.
Fish with the counter takedown but Low avoids it easily.
Low throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Fish tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Low was well out of range. Poor timing from Fish.#TD#
Low darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Low takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fish is looking for a sweep. Low is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fish won't allow Low to pass to mount.
Fish trying to control from the bottom. #T1#
Low is looking to take a break and control but Fish is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Low scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Fish is looking for a sweep. Low is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Low 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.
Low trying to mount his opponent but Fish defends it. #SUB2#
Fish is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Low pulls his head out easily.
Fish is trying to control but can't.
Low trying to pass the guard but Fish defending well.
Low throwing shots but Fish is blocking nicely. #T2#
Fish is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Low's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Low's back!
Low wants to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Fish is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Low defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB2#
Low showing good submission defense here. #SUB2#
Fish looking for the choke from the back.
Low is trying to stand back up. #T3#
Low trying to control but not successfully.
Fish missing with punches from the back.
Fish struggling to keep hold of the position.
Short Low overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fish is trying to stick to Low's back but Low is turning into Fish. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Fish's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Low.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Low tries to free his leg and advance position but Fish is retaining full guard. #T4#
Low looking to sit in guard and control but Fish gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Fish throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Low works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Low keeping moving, preventing Fish from controlling successfully.
Fish wants to pass the guard but Low is keeping the position.
Fish looking to sit in guard and control but Low gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Low stands up over Fish, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Low won't allow Fish to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Short Low dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
A shot to the body from Low misses
and Fish counters with a straight right hand.
Low tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Fish misses with a hook.
Fish throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Low blocks a leg kick.
Low attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Fish throws a right hand that misses
and Low counters with a left and a right that stings Fish.
Low takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Low stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Fish ducks under a wild hook from Low.
And Fish tries to counter it with a takedown but Low pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Fish doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Low counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Low pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Low staying out of range there.
Jab, jab by Low - just one landing.
Low takes a swing at Fish's ribcage but misses.
Low shoots and misses
and Fish counters with an inside leg kick.
Low throws a hook to the side of Fish's head but Fish sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fish throws out a counter right but Low avoids it with no problem.
Low misses with a straight left.
Fish has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Fish there as he acknowledges the shot.
Low takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Fish moves out of range as Low strikes.
Albert Fish seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Low tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fish paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Low lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Low misses with a wild body shot.
Low throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Low throws a right and a left that Fish avoids nicely.
Fish cracks Low with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fish throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fish throws a body shot but no joy.
A low kick from Fish is predictable there
and Low counters with a slapping leg kick.
Fish walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T3#
Low pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jab, jab by Low - just one landing.
Fish misses with a straight left.
A big left from Low misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Low checks a leg kick.
Fish tries to work over Low's front leg with a kick but Low checks it.
Low throws a shot from downtown. Fish moves away and avoids it.
Fish slips a straight right by Low.
Fish feints the counter takedown.
Fish stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Fish thuds his right hand into Low's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Low doesn't manage to clinch there - Fish circles away. #T4#
Low stuns Fish with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Fish looks for a takedown but Low sprawls well.
Short Low is winning the standup battle so far.
Fish steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Low.
Fish throws out a counter right but Low avoids it with no problem.
Fish throws a series of punches but Low avoids them all with ease.
Albert Fish has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Low lands a jab to Fish's midsection.
Fish misses with a hook
and Low connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Low will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And Fish tries to counter it with a takedown but Low pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Short Low is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fish tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

And that's the end of the fight!
Short Low showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Low, 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: AD426: First Down
Date: Mar 11, 2017

#R1#
Henry keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Henry swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Henry misses with a head kick.
Smith shoots for a double leg takedown but Henry sprawls well. He's pushed Smith's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Smith uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Henry.
Smith defending well as Henry loads up on a big left hand.
Smith tries for a takedown but Henry circles away easily
and Henry counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimmy Smith. 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.
Nice cross by Smith.
Henry on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T1#
Nice defenses there by Smith.#KD2#
Henry lands a left and a right that send Smith crashing to the mat, dazed. Henry thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#
Smith is rocked!
Henry goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Oh Smith is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jab from Henry.
Henry drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Henry swinging wildly here.
Smith seems to have got his legs back now.
Henry loads up on a big right hand but Smith slips the punch.
Smith misses the jab.#T2#
Smith tries for a takedown but Henry sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Smith throws a low kick but Henry moves out of range easily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Smith.#TD#
Smith closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Smith lands in his opponent's guard.
Smith throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Henry works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Smith accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Smith in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Henry is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Henry is on top in guard. #REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Henry with a flurry of punches that miss.
Henry landing with the ground and pound.
Smith working a defensive guard here.
Henry postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Henry 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.
Henry trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Henry preventing the sweep.
Smith is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Henry from controlling successfully.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Henry 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. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Henry misses with an uppercut.
Smith was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Henry moves away.
Henry misses with the combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Henry dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Smith lands a nice looking body kick.
No luck for Smith with that takedown attempt.
Henry rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smith moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Henry ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
Henry takes one to the chin there.
Henry has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith throws a low kick, looking for Henry's leg but Henry calmly moves out of range.
Henry fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Smith lands a two punch combo. #T1#
Smith missing with a left hand there. Henry was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little jabbing left from Henry on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Henry misses with a body kick. #TD#
Smith changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Henry looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Henry tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Smith wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
You can see the frustration on Henry's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Henry tries to improve position but can't.
Smith is looking to take a break and control but Henry is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Henry taking punishment in the form of punches. #T2#
Henry is trying to improve his position.
Smith staying calm.
Henry dodges the ground and pound from Smith.
Smith tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Henry has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Henry can't do much from the bottom here. #T3#
Henry takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Smith scoring with punches and elbows.
Smith cracks Henry with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Henry manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Smith regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Henry.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Henry from controlling successfully.
Henry slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T4#
Henry chips away with some ground and pound.
Henry trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Henry controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Henry missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy Smith dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Smith throws a body punch but Henry moves out of range.
Henry walks into a jab.
Henry fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Henry misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Smith connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Henry throws a looping overhand right but Smith ducks down to avoid it.
Smith jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Jimmy Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith throws a wild body kick that Henry sees coming a mile off.
Henry throws a sloppy head kick and Smith moves out of range easily.
Good shot there by Henry.#T1#
Henry throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Henry scores with a head kick.
Smith throws a hook to the side of Henry's head but Henry sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Henry lands a jab to the nose.
Henry tries to bum rush Smith with a series of wild strikes but Smith uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Smith avoids a punch combination nicely. #KD2#
Henry drops Smith with a beautiful combination! Smith stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Henry is looking for the KO!#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!
Smith throws a big shot that misses.
Henry uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Henry tests Smith's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Henry misses with a straight right.
Smith motions for Henry to come forward. Smith throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Smith buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Smith staying out of range there.
Henry takes one to the chin there.
Smith shoots and misses
and Henry cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Smith!
Smith throws a big shot that misses.
Smith tests Henry's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Good shot there by Henry.
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Henry throws out a counter right but Smith avoids it with no problem.
Smith throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Smith fails with an attempt to clinch.
Henry moves out of range as Smith strikes.
Henry throws a counter combo.#T4#
Henry swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Henry throws a looping overhand right but Smith ducks down to avoid it.
Henry comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Henry pushes Smith away with a front kick.
Smith cracks a nice hook into Henry's ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Henry scores with a nice right hand.
Smith swings widly with a right hand
enabling Henry to counter with a crisp jab.
Smith with a poor takedown
and Henry counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Henry comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Henry has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: AD420: Bla or BlaBla
Date: Feb 18, 2017

#R1#
Alves takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Smith defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Alves .
Smith stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Smith wants it to stay on the feet.
Smith scores with a head kick. Alves tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CUT#
It looks like Renzo Alves has been cut.
Smith uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Alves .
Smith tries to counter with a takedown but Alves is quick to defend against it.
Alves lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#TD2#
Alves fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Smith sprawls well initially but Alves persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Alves prevents Smith from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Alves .
Smith is not content to let Alves control the position.
Smith is looking for a sweep. Alves is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
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!
Smith is trying to control but can't.
Smith pushes Alves off looking to stand but Alves dives back in and keeps control.
Alves seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T1#
Alves trying to control from half guard but Smith is working away.
Smith is looking for a sweep. Alves is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Alves thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Smith's head.
Alves missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Alves thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Smith tries to get to full guard but Alves has control of the leg.
Alves looks to land a strike but Smith avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Alves trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Alves postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Alves loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Alves trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Smith is on top in guard. #REVR##T2#
Alves looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith postures up in Alves 's guard and throws a big left but Alves blocks it.
Alves manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Smith manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Alves postures up in Smith's guard and throws a big left but Smith blocks it.
Alves postures up in Smith's guard and throws a big left but Smith blocks it.
Smith working a defensive guard here.
Alves working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Smith's head.
Smith keeping full guard, as Alves tries to pass.
Alves throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Smith looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Alves wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Smith wants to sweep here but Alves controlling him for the moment.
Alves has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Alves trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alves throws an elbow that misses. Smith uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Alves 's guard. Nice move by Smith!#REVR#
Alves seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Alves trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Smith lands a couple of elbows.#SUB2#
Smith avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Alves wants to get back to his feet but Smith is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T4#
Smith makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Alves is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Smith postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Smith controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Smith scoring with punches to the head and body.
Smith is working Alves over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB2#
Alves is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Smith defends well.
Smith won't allow Alves to get back to his feet.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Alves is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alves keeping full guard, as Smith tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jimmy Smith will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Renzo Alves 's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Alves fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Smith avoids it really well and circles away.
Alves misses with a double jab #CL#
and Smith counters by clinching up.
Alves tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smith tries to work over Alves 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Alves drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #TD2#
Alves turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!#ES#
Smith throws Alves to one side and escapes!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alves keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alves cracks Smith with a good jab.#T1##CL#
Smith has closed the distance and engaged Alves in a clinch. #TD2#
Alves has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Smith regains guard immediately.
Alves throws an elbow that misses. Smith uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Alves 's guard. Nice move by Smith!#REVR#
Alves working a defensive guard here.
Smith is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Smith tries to free his leg and advance position but Alves is retaining full guard.
Smith postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Smith is working Alves over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Alves looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Smith puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Alves wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
Smith looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Alves has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Smith is working away from the top position though.
Alves is controlling Smith's trapped leg to prevent Smith from advancing to side control.
Alves is trying to stand back up but Smith is controlling him
Alves wants to improve his position but Smith is controlling well.
Jimmy Smith overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Alves taking some punishment here, with Smith in his half guard.
Alves is controlling Smith's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Alves has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Smith is working away from the top position though.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Alves actively working from the bottom here.
Alves wants to improve his position but Smith is controlling well. #T3#
Nice strikes from Smith there.
Alves is looking to improve his position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Smith lands a nice short elbow.
Alves wants to improve his position but Smith is controlling well.
Smith slips a nice elbow through Alves 's hands, connecting with Alves 's forehead.
Smith is trying to control. Alves wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Alves works his way to full guard. Good work.
Alves has momentary wrist control but Smith slips an elbow through the middle.
Smith with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#ROC#
Alves is rocked!
Smith stopping the sweep attempt from Alves .
Alves is still in real trouble! Can Smith finish him?
Smith postures up.
Alves seems to have recovered his senses.#T4##SUB2#
Alves looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Alves being controlled here, momentarily.
Alves 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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Alves is on top in guard. #REVB#
Alves is looking to work some ground and pound but Smith has wrist control.
Smith seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy Smith dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Renzo Alves 's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Alves misses with a lunging right hand
and Smith counters with a three punch combo that has Alves backing up. Alves nods at Smith to acknowledge the strikes.
Smith avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Alves fails in his attempt to clinch.
Smith scoring well with a low kick there.
Alves will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Alves looks to land a right hand but Smith moved out of range.
The fighters circling - Alves throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Smith lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith shoots for a double leg takedown but Alves sprawls well. He's pushed Smith's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Alves throws a jab when Smith was well out of range.
Smith is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Alves can do to turn this around?
Smith swinging wildly here.
A little jabbing left from Alves on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#TD#
Smith scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Alves tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.#T1#
Smith has the hooks in. Alves is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Alves is still trying to improve position.
Smith avoiding Alves 's attempts to control his hands.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Smith.
Alves trying to control the position but Smith manages to sink in the hooks.
Alves takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Alves takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Smith keeps control of the position as Alves tries to break free. #T2#
Smith wants to control but Alves is keeping busy.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Smith.
Alves grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
You can see the frustration on Alves 's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Smith is trying to stick to Alves 's back but Alves is turning into Smith. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Smith's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Alves .
Alves postures up in Smith's guard and throws a big left but Smith blocks it.
Smith pulls Alves in close to prevent any damage.
Alves throws a big right hand that misses.
Alves with a flurry of punches that miss.
Smith is pulling down on Alves 's head to control his posture.
Alves trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Alves throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T3#
Smith looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Alves accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jimmy Smith is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Alves postures up in Smith's guard and throws a big left but Smith blocks it.
Alves throwing strikes from guard but Smith blocks nicely.
Alves is working Smith over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Alves wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Smith wants to sweep here but Alves controlling him for the moment.
Alves throws an elbow that misses. Smith uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Alves 's guard. Nice move by Smith!#REVR#
Smith won't allow Alves to sweep him here. #T4#
Alves keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Smith stopping the sweep attempt from Alves .
Smith working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Alves 's head.
Alves is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Alves missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Renzo Alves has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alves throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Alves seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Smith does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Alves looks to land a strike but Smith avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Smith trying to keep a closed guard but Alves is proving a slippery customer.
Alves postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: DUEL#42 Riccuito vs Vakarchuk
Date: Feb 11, 2017

#R1##CL2#
Fish has Hyrkanian up against the cage in a clinch.
Hyrkanian looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Fish putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Hyrkanian in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Fish with a knee to the head.
Fish blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hyrkanian misses with a punch on the inside.
Fish tries to work over Hyrkanian's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hyrkanian working aggressively here.
Fish misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hyrkanian.
Nice body punch from Fish.
Fish leaning against his opponent.
Fish lands with a left to the head.
Fish lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hyrkanian misses with some punches.
Fish scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hyrkanian tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fish gets through Hyrkanian's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fish scores with a shot to the side of Hyrkanian's head.
A short body shot lands from Fish as the two fighters clinch.
Hyrkanian tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fish scores with a shoulder strike.
Fish is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Fish lands a hook that snaps the head of Hyrkanian backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Fish. #T1#
Fish is leaning against Hyrkanian and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Fish lands a body shot.
Fish lands a knee to the body.
Fish stalling in the clinch. #BC2#
Fish breaks the clinch. #CL#
Hyrkanian fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Fish, pushing him back against the cage.
Fish landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Fish taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Fish.
Nice body punch from Fish - that landed with a thud.
Hyrkanian takes a knee to the side of the body. #BC2#
Fish breaks from the clinch.
Fish shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Hyrkanian eats them both and turns towards Fish to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Fish gets a clinch.
Fish lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hyrkanian backwards.
Hyrkanian takes an elbow to the forehead.
Fish pushes Hyrkanian back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hyrkanian swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fish lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hyrkanian or not. #T2##BC2#
Fish manages to break the clinch.
Hyrkanian 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.
Fish connects with a high kick. #ROC2#
Hyrkanian is rocked!
Hyrkanian looks up at the clock. Bad move! Fish lands a right hand from hell, dropping Hyrkanian. Fish pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Albert Fish!
Albert Fish took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, VIRAL COMBAT for their support in the buildup to the fight.
Subotai Hyrkanian was interviewed post fight and said '...you lucky you know it'.

Event: HFC 300 Shankoli vs Seppo
Date: Feb 10, 2017

#R1#
Kjolby staying out of range there.
Kjolby tries to counter by clinching up but Sloan breaks away and moves out of range.
Sloan looks for the body kick but Kjolby saw that one coming.
Kjolby misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kjolby really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Sloan scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kjolby doesn't seem bothered though.
Kjolby is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sloan let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Sloan blocks a head kick by Kjolby.
Sloan appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kjolby tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #TD#
Kjolby closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Sloan quickly recovers to half guard.
Sloan is trying to stand.
Kjolby sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Sloan is trying to stand up here but Kjolby is controlling him well.
Sloan is trying to escape back to his feet but Kjolby uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Sloan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kjolby. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kjolby taking a breather here. #T1#
Sloan pushes Kjolby away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Kjolby gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Kjolby tries to move into full mount but can't pass Sloan's legs.
Sloan wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Kjolby happy to just control the position for now. #SUB#
Kjolby wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sloan, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Kjolby has an Americana. Sloan didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Kjolby is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Kjolby hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Arne Kjolby!
Arne Kjolby decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: DUEL#39 Silver vs Hell
Date: Jan 29, 2017

#R1#
Fish with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Komaroff to score with a decent uppercut.
Komaroff walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Fish checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Fish cracks a nice hook into Komaroff's ribs.
Komaroff lands with a nice body punch.
Komaroff fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Fish checks it well.
Komaroff looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Fish swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fish is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Komaroff connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Fish's hands.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Komaroff, right into the meat.
Komaroff will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Komaroff lands a nice shot that snaps Fish's head back.
Komaroff throws an overhand right that lands on Fish's shoulder, as Fish tries to avoid the shot.
Komaroff misses with a looping right.
Fish misses with a takedown attempt - Komaroff sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Komaroff half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T1#
Komaroff just misses with a punch to the body.
Komaroff darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Komaroff tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fish sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Komaroff somewhat.
Komaroff connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Komaroff throws a sloppy head kick and Fish moves out of range easily.
Komaroff tries for a takedown but Fish circles away easily
and Fish counters with a nice uppercut.
Komaroff misses with a looping left.
Komaroff swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jab, jab by Fish - just one landing. #T2#
Fish misses with a looping right.
Komaroff tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Fish is able to avoid easily.
Fish just misses with a punch to the body.
Fish darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #TD#
Komaroff fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Fish sprawls well initially but Komaroff persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fish tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Komaroff has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Komaroff postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Fish looks a forlorn figure.
Komaroff has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Fish's face.
Komaroff lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Fish hang on?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Komaroff is in the full mount, landing strikes. #T3#
Fish taking shots to the head. #ROC#
Fish is rocked!
BOOM! Komaroff connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Fish is still in real trouble! Can Komaroff finish him?
Fish is working to get back to half guard.
Komaroff softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and Fish is out cold! Komaroff jumps to his feet and celebrates on the cage with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vasili Komaroff!
A very excited looking Vasili Komaroff made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Helsinki Fighting League: 50
Date: Jan 27, 2017

#R1#
Jaksinen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jaksinen slaps away a takedown attempt from Soderberg, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Soderberg throws a leg kick that is checked
and Jaksinen counters with a straight right hand.
Jaksinen tries to clinch up.
Espo Jaksinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Soderberg takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Soderberg shoots in but no luck this time.
Soderberg slips a straight right by Jaksinen.
A quick step to the side and Soderberg tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jaksinen throws a good cross that connects.
Soderberg misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rufus Soderberg. 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.
Jaksinen moves out of range as Soderberg strikes.
Jaksinen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Soderberg feinted with a counter takedown.
Jaksinen 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. #T1#
Jaksinen lands a jab-cross combination. #CL2#
Jaksinen has managed to clinch.
Soderberg tries to pull guard but Jaksinen won't allow it. #BC#
Soderberg escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jaksinen lands a body shot.
Soderberg looks to land a right hand but Jaksinen moved out of range.
Soderberg throws a body punch but Jaksinen moves out of range.
Jaksinen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Soderberg was well out of range. Poor timing from Jaksinen.
Jaksinen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jaksinen throws a lazy head kick #TD#
and Soderberg counters with a takedown into side control. #ES2#
Jaksinen bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Soderberg looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Soderberg lands a nice hook to Jaksinen's body. Jaksinen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Soderberg misses the jab.
Jaksinen throws a big counter head kick but Soderberg avoids it with no problem.#T2#
A head kick misses from Jaksinen.
Jaksinen throws a sloppy head kick and Soderberg moves out of range easily.
Soderberg ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jaksinen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Soderberg on the side of the head.
Jaksinen goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Jaksinen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Soderberg on the side of the head.
Jaksinen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jaksinen misses with a head kick.
A head kick by Jaksinen misses
and Soderberg counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A punch lands to the side of Jaksinen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Soderberg throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Soderberg looks to throw the jab but Jaksinen is out of range. #T3#
Soderberg fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Soderberg uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jaksinen.
Jaksinen keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jaksinen scores with a decent looking hook.
Soderberg blocks a head kick by Jaksinen. #KD2#
Jaksinen lands a big head kick that sends Soderberg tumbling to the mat! Jaksinen takes a step backwards and waves Soderberg back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Soderberg is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Soderberg misses the shot to the body.
Oh Soderberg is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jaksinen stuns Soderberg with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Soderberg avoids the head kick by Jaksinen.
Jaksinen lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Soderberg head around and knocks him out cold! Jaksinen hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Espo Jaksinen!
Our winner, Espo Jaksinen, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Rufus Soderberg was interviewed post fight and said 'I'm not done. I'm not done. '.

Event: AD413: Tyler #19
Date: Jan 25, 2017

#R1#
Bishop shoots in for a double leg but Smith sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Smith waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bishop.
Bishop throws a body kick that misses
and Smith counters with a stiff right hand.
Arthur Bishop seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Smith drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bishop sprawls and moves away.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bishop.
Bishop throws a front kick aimed at Smith's knee but Smith avoids it well.
Bishop fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.
Bishop with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Smith to score with a decent uppercut.
Bishop shoots and misses
and Smith counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bishop attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Smith swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#TD#
Smith scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Smith scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bishop is trying to maintain the position but Smith is very close to passing his half guard.
Smith is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T1#
Smith thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bishop's head.
Smith wants to free his trapped foot but Bishop is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Bishop keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bishop is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Smith trying to mount his opponent but Bishop defends it.
Smith passes to side control.
Bishop stuck in half guard on the bottom here.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Smith is chipping away with strikes.
Smith trying to control the position but Bishop is working away.
Smith throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Smith controlling from side mount.
Smith creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Bishop sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Smith working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Smith in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Bishop tries to improve position but can't. #T3#
Bishop is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Smith in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Smith scoring with punches from side control.
Bishop manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Bishop tries to pass the half guard into mount. Smith knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Bishop working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Smith's thigh. Smith counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Bishop is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Smith keeping moving, preventing Bishop from controlling successfully.
Smith looking to control.
Smith has a closed guard, preventing Bishop from standing up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith managing to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy Smith dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Bishop moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Bishop escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bishop is looking to clinch but Smith is avoiding it.
Smith shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bishop but Bishop pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bishop with the counter takedown but Smith avoids it easily.
Bishop shoots in but no luck this time.
Smith swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Smith scores with a shot to the body.
Bishop swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bishop can do to turn this around?
Bishop wants to clinch up but Smith keeps it at a distance.
Smith looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith connects with a right hand. Bishop shakes it off.
Bishop misses with an uppercut. Smith saw that one coming.
Smith throws a series of punches but Bishop moves out of range.
Bishop throws a looping overhand right but Smith ducks down to avoid it. #CL#
Smith closes the distance and pushes Bishop back into the cage.#T1#
Smith is pressed up against the cage. Bishop has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Smith down to the mat. Smith avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Bishop avoids the body shot from Smith.
Bishop tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Good work by Smith as he checks the leg kick.
Bishop tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Smith manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Bishop moves into the clinch.
Bishop is trying to break free.
Bishop can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action.
Bishop working hard to break the clinch.
Bishop drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Smith gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Jimmy Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arthur Bishop.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bishop. #T2#
Smith drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Smith wants to take the fight to the mat but Bishop manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Smith controlling the action here for a moment.
Smith tries to land knees in the clinch but Bishop avoids the damage to the body.
Bishop lands a right hand.
Smith is trying to drag Bishop to the mat but Bishop just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Bishop prevents a takedown attempt there. #T3#
Bishop tries a body shot but Smith blocks it.
Bishop lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Bishop controls the action.
Bishop working aggressively here.
Bishop tries a body shot but Smith blocks it.
Bishop has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Smith is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Bishop avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage. #TD#
Smith turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!#T4#
Bishop is trying to control Smith's posture but Smith avoids it.
Smith throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Smith sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Bishop is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Bishop sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Bishop is trying to get back to full guard.
Bishop is staying active underneath Smith, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bishop avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Smith.
Smith is keen to just control but Bishop is a slippery customer.
Bishop wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Arthur Bishop will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Bishop tries to clinch up.
Smith half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Bishop does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bishop misses with a body kick.
Bishop looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
Smith drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bishop sprawls and moves away.
Bishop fails with an attempt to clinch.
Smith connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#TD#
Smith scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Smith winds up and cracks Bishop with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Bishop won't allow Smith to pass to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Smith seems to be working for a kimura but Bishop defends the submission attempt.
Bishop tries to roll over but Smith keeps him under control.#T1#
Bishop is refusing to be controlled, as Smith sits in half guard.
Bishop is trying to escape back to his feet but Smith uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Check out the look on Smith's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Smith in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Smith taking a breather here.
Bishop is trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
The referee asks Smith politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Smith prefers to stall for the moment though.
Smith is chipping away with strikes.
Smith scoring with punches and elbows.
Bishop is looking for a sweep.
Smith looks up at the clock and then as Bishop takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Smith smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Smith trying to control the action but Bishop is working from the bottom.
Bishop is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T3#
Smith is stalling here. Bishop is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Smith seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Bishop has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Smith tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bishop wants to control but Smith is keeping him busy.
Bishop misses with the ground and pound.
Smith gets back to half guard.
Bishop takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T4#
Bishop is trying to control the action in half guard but Smith is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Smith wants to improve his position but Bishop is controlling well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Smith won't allow Bishop to pass to mount.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmy Smith!
A determined Jimmy Smith didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!

Event: DUEL#37 Pinaglabanan vs Ibaka
Date: Jan 22, 2017

#R1#
McBain lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Fish misses with a double jab.
McBain misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fish.
Fish fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McBain has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Fish cracks the inside of McBain's front leg.
McBain lands a jab to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Albert Fish has been cut.
A jab from Fish finds it's way through McBain's defenses.
McBain swings widly with a right hand
enabling Fish to counter with a crisp jab.
McBain cracks Fish with a right hand to the side of the head.
Fish lands with a thumping leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McBain, as that shot connected. #ROC#
Fish is rocked!
McBain throws a lazy uppercut
and Fish connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fish connects with a nice looking jab.
McBain misses with an uppercut.
Fish is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
McBain fails to land with a series of punches.
Fish paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A shot to the liver by McBain. Beautiful body shot.
McBain throws a lazy uppercut
and Fish counters with a straight right hand.
McBain scores with a nice right hand.
McBain lands a nice shot that snaps Fish's head back.
Fish lands a nice hook to McBain's body. McBain takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
McBain ducks under a wild hook from Fish.
McBain scores with a decent looking hook.
Fish moves out of range of the strikes.
Peter McBain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fish misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McBain.
It looked like McBain was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Fish.
McBain has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Fish misses with a looping right.
A little feinted left hand from McBain on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McBain takes one to the chin there.
McBain takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Fish digs a good hook to McBain's body. #T2#
McBain misses with an uppercut
and Fish counters with a thumping low kick.
McBain throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fish counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McBain looks to score with a jab to the body but Fish is just out of range.
McBain connects with a right hand. Fish shakes it off.
McBain throws an off balance right hand #TD2#
and Fish counters with a takedown into side control.
McBain tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sloppy strikes there by Fish.
You can see the frustration on McBain's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Fish avoids the strikes from the bottom by McBain.
You can see the frustration on McBain's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Fish is looking to take a break and control but McBain is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McBain 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.#T3#
McBain is looking to reverse the position.
Fish wants to control but McBain is keeping him busy.
McBain sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
McBain taking some punishment here, with Fish in his half guard.
McBain is pressing down on Fish's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
McBain escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fish gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fish stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McBain swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fish passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T4##SUB2#
Fish thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
McBain tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Fish is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SUB2#
Fish wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by McBain, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Fish wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by McBain, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Fish wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by McBain, who protects the arm well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Albert Fish dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Albert Fish's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Fish stuns McBain with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
McBain misses with an uppercut.
Fish swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fish looks to land a right hand but McBain moved out of range.
Fish lands an overhand right.
McBain fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Fish looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
McBain throws out a loose jab but Fish uses good head movement to avoid it.
McBain slips under a jab.
McBain throws out a powerful jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McBain waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fish.
McBain is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Fish slips under a jab from McBain.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Fish. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
McBain needs to keep his hands up - Fish had a free shot at his head there.
The fighters circling - McBain throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McBain takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T1#
McBain misses the shot to the body.
Fish fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McBain on the side of the head.
McBain misses with a hook. Fish ducked under it nicely.
Fish lands a glancing blow to the side of McBain's head.
Fish has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McBain with a nice cross.
Albert Fish seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McBain is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fish.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fish. McBain does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fish looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
McBain lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
McBain misses with an uppercut.
Fish steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McBain.
A jab from Fish finds it's way through McBain's defenses.
Fish lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A telegraphed right hand from McBain misses the target.
Fish changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
McBain throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McBain slips a straight right by Fish.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Fish. McBain shrugs it off though.
Nice defenses there by Fish.
Fish misses with a straight left.
Fish ducks under a wild hook from McBain.
Fish connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McBain momentarily.
Fish keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McBain.
Fish throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big right from McBain misses.
McBain moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Fish, as that shot connected. #T3#
McBain lands a slapping body shot.
McBain misses with a few strikes there.
McBain rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Fish counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McBain looks to land a right hand but Fish moved out of range.
Nice shot lands for Fish.
McBain is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fish.
A jab lands there for Fish.
Fish lands a nice looking body shot.
A combination from Fish does no damage.
Fish moves away from the strike by McBain.
A shot to the liver by Fish. Beautiful body shot.
Fish lunges at McBain with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McBain's hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McBain lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #T4#
Fish tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McBain manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McBain lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fish at a distance.
Fish misses with an uppercut.
Fish dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McBain. That did some damage!
McBain scores with a jab to the body.
McBain scores with a jab to the head.
McBain misses with a looping left.
Fish looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
McBain's jab looks to have found its range, popping Fish under the eye.
Fish uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McBain.
Fish is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McBain.
It looked like McBain wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McBain thows a left - swing and a miss!
McBain works Fish's body with a nice hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McBain scores with a hook to the body. Fish takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Fish uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McBain.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Albert Fish will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Albert Fish's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Fish takes one to the side of the head.
McBain missing with a left hand there. Fish was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little jabbing left from Fish on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fish takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Fish is still on wobbly legs! Can McBain finish him?
Fish uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McBain.
McBain misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fish.
A little jabbing left from Fish on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fish seems to have recovered his senses.
McBain scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fish doesn't seem bothered though.
McBain throws out a powerful jab.
Fish does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
McBain is looking to counter punch.
McBain misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fish takes one to the chin there.
Fish misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McBain.
McBain misses with a left hand
and McBain takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McBain throws a right hand that misses
letting Fish counter with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McBain misses with a series of wild punches. #T1#
Fish steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McBain.
A jab from McBain misses.
McBain fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fish manages to avoid it.
McBain displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fish throws out the jab.
Fish lands with an overhand left.
A swing and a miss from McBain.
And Fish tries to counter it with a takedown but McBain pushes his down on his head and steps out.
McBain misses with a hook to the body
and Fish counters with a slapping leg kick.
A slow jab from McBain misses its intended target.
McBain misses with an uppercut.
Fish was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Fish is on the wrong end of a nice combination from McBain.
A slapping leg kick lands for Fish.
McBain connects with the punch.
Peter McBain has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
McBain misses with a right hand
and Fish connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McBain has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Fish finds it's way round the side to connect with McBain's head.
McBain is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
McBain jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McBain misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fish.
Fish scores with a jab to the body.
McBain throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fish cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McBain throws a lazy uppercut
and Fish counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fish blocks a jab.
Fish with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
McBain misses with a wild body shot.
Fish lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
No joy there for McBain, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fish is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McBain misses with a hook
and Fish counters with a low kick, right behind McBain 's knee.
McBain 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.#T3#
McBain loads up on a big right hand but Fish slips the punch.
McBain misses with a hook
and Fish counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fish uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McBain.
Fish avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fish uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McBain.
McBain misses with a looping right.
Fish appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Albert Fish is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
McBain misses with a double jab.
Fish appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
McBain looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#TD2#
Fish scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
McBain tries to improve position but can't.
Fish trying to control the position but McBain is working away.
McBain is trying to improve his position.#T4#
Fish wants to lay and pray for a moment but McBain keeps working.
Fish might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control McBain haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
McBain manages to work his way to half guard, despite Fish's best efforts.
Fish content to control rather than advance.
Albert Fish has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
McBain is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fish pulls his head out easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Albert Fish.
Well Fish 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 John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Albert Fish!
Albert Fish gave a mention to VIRAL COMBAT in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: Helsinki Fighting League: 49
Date: Jan 20, 2017

#R1#
Sullivan misses with a takedown
and Soderberg counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sullivan thinking.
Soderberg scores with a punch to the head.
Sullivan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Soderberg is fending him off so far but Sullivan persists. Nope, Soderberg circles away and we're back to standing.
Soderberg swings for the body but Sullivan moves out of range.
Soderberg looks to score with a jab to the body but Sullivan is just out of range.
Soderberg connects with a high kick. #CUT2#
It looks like Jeremy Sullivan has been cut.
Sullivan has a takedown stuffed.
Soderberg changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeremy Sullivan. 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.
Sullivan fails with the takedown
and Soderberg counters with a three punch combo that has Sullivan backing up. Sullivan nods at Soderberg to acknowledge the strikes.#TD#
Sullivan shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Soderberg's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sullivan is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T1#
Sullivan looking to pass the guard.
Sullivan won't allow Soderberg to sweep him here.
Sullivan postures up in Soderberg's guard and throws a big left but Soderberg blocks it.
Sullivan has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Sullivan working some strikes from top position.#SUB2#
Soderberg has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sullivan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Soderberg working a defensive guard here.
Sullivan distracts Soderberg with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Soderberg keeping moving, preventing Sullivan from controlling successfully.
Sullivan chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Soderberg looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Sullivan passes into side control.
Sullivan scores with punches from side control. #T2##SUB#
Sullivan tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Sullivan has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Sullivan is trying to get an arm triangle but Soderberg is defending well.
Soderberg parries the strikes from Sullivan easily there. Sullivan is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Soderberg to escape.
Soderberg tries to bench press Sullivan off him but Sullivan keeps the position.
Sullivan lands a decent elbow from side control.
Sullivan 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.
Soderberg is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Soderberg is still trying to improve position.
Sullivan in side control lands a decent elbow.
Sullivan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Soderberg keeps working.
Soderberg is trying to improve his position.#T3#
Sullivan working the head with strikes.
Sullivan connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Soderberg some visible discomfort.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Soderberg wants to control but Sullivan postures up.
Soderberg takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#SUB#
Sullivan is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Soderberg is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Sullivan trying to control the action but Soderberg is working from the bottom.
Sullivan lands a decent elbow from side control.
Sullivan scoring with punches from side control. #T4##SUB#
Sullivan is trying to get an arm triangle but Soderberg is defending well.
Soderberg can't do much from the bottom here.
Soderberg takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Soderberg is trying to control Sullivan's posture but Sullivan avoids it.
Soderberg tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sullivan wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Sullivan is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Soderberg is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Soderberg is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Sullivan off and has taken his back!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
I really don't envy Sullivan right now.
Soderberg struggling to land strikes to the head as Sullivan covers up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jeremy Sullivan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jeremy Sullivan's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
A slow jab from Soderberg misses its intended target.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sullivan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sullivan avoids a kick to the body.
Sullivan appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#CL#
Sullivan closes the distance and pushes Soderberg back into the cage.
Sullivan fails to pull guard. #TD2#
Soderberg ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Soderberg no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Soderberg 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.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sullivan's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sullivan preventing the sweep.
Sullivan sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Sullivan scoring with punches to the head and body. #T1#
Soderberg keeping moving, preventing Sullivan from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Soderberg looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sullivan is pushing down on Soderberg's leg trying to pass to half guard. Soderberg is fighting to maintain full guard but Sullivan has managed to sneak the leg through.
Sullivan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Soderberg can do to turn this around?
Sullivan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Soderberg does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Soderberg looking for submissions off his back.
Sullivan working Soderberg over with strikes.
Sullivan takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Sullivan trying to control the action but Soderberg is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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. Sullivan connects with a nice short shot to Soderberg's temple.
Soderberg is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sullivan scores with a couple of nice shots.
Sullivan looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Soderberg is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sullivan scores with a couple of nice shots.#ROC#
Soderberg is rocked!#T2#
Soderberg trying to control but Sullivan postures up.
Soderberg is still in real trouble! Can Sullivan finish him?#SUB2#
Soderberg looking for submissions off his back.
Soderberg seems to have recovered his senses.#SUB#
Sullivan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Sullivan performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Sullivan 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.
Soderberg is trying to get back to full guard.
Soderberg on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Sullivan controlling the position here and throwing strikes from the top. Nice elbow lands there... and another... and another... oh, Soderberg is out! Sullivan gets to his feet and admires his work - nice finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jeremy Sullivan!
A victorious Jeremy Sullivan thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Rufus Soderberg was interviewed post fight and said 'I'm not done. I'm not done. '.

Event: HFC 296 Klitschko vs Wade
Date: Jan 14, 2017

#R1#
Thoreson is looking to clinch.
Sloan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thoreson.
Thoreson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sloan pushes Thoreson away with a front kick.#TD#
Thoreson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Sloan manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Thoreson has a takedown stuffed.
Thoreson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sloan counters with a nice body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thoreson lands a slapping body shot.
Thoreson checks a low kick from Sloan.
Sloan misses with a head kick.
Thoreson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sloan.
Sloan tries a head kick but it misses.
Sloan lands a slapping body shot.
Sloan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Thoreson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Sloan tries to bum rush Thoreson with a series of wild strikes but Thoreson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T1#
Sloan scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nice cross by Thoreson.
Sloan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Thoreson.
Sloan falls off balance throwing a combination
and Thoreson counters with a low kick, right behind Sloan 's knee.
Sloan misses with a straight left.
Thoreson throws a leg kick but Sloan sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Thoreson misses with a wild combination.
Cameron Sloan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sloan checks a leg kick nicely.
Sloan looks to score with a jab to the body but Thoreson is just out of range.
Thoreson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Sloan.
Sloan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Thoreson scoring well with a low kick there.
Thoreson pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thoreson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sloan connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Thoreson scrambles back to his feet.
Thoreson throws a body punch but Sloan moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sloan! But no joy.
Sloan throws out a loose jab but Thoreson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sloan throws a low kick, looking for Thoreson's leg but Thoreson calmly moves out of range.
Sloan misses with a wild body shot.
Sloan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thoreson.
Thoreson just misses with a punch to the body.
Sloan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thoreson.
Thoreson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sloan manages to avoid it.
Thoreson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mats Thoreson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fight stays on the outside here - Thoreson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Thoreson tries to clinch but Sloan moves out of range.
Cameron Sloan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thoreson throws a body punch but Sloan moves out of range.
No luck for Thoreson with that takedown attempt.
Sloan leaves Thoreson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T3#
Thoreson throws out a leg kick but Sloan moves out of range and Thoreson only half commits.
Sloan scores with a punch to the head.
Sloan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Despite the aggression on Sloan's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Sloan lands a two punch combo.
Sloan fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Thoreson is out of range.
Sloan slips a straight right by Thoreson.
Thoreson dives in and grabs Sloan's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sloan pushes down on Thoreson's head and hops out.
Thoreson throws a right and a left that Sloan avoids nicely.
Sloan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Thoreson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sloan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Thoreson throws a sloppy head kick and Sloan moves out of range easily.
Sloan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#CL#
Thoreson has managed to clinch.
Thoreson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Sloan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Our sources have told us that Thoreson has been working on his elbows in the gym.#T4#
Sloan misses with a body punch.
Sloan doesn't land with the attempted 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!
Sloan lands a nice uppercut.
Sloan tries to work over Thoreson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sloan pushes off an throws an elbow but Thoreson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Thoreson pressing his opponent against the cage.
Sloan tries a body shot but Thoreson blocks it.
Thoreson stalling against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cameron Sloan dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Sloan checks a leg kick nicely.
Sloan throws a series of punches but Thoreson moves out of range.
Thoreson throws a quick counter head kick but Sloan was just out of range.
Mats Thoreson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sloan looks to land a combination but Thoreson avoids it well.
Thoreson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sloan now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Thoreson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Thoreson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sloan was well out of range. Poor timing from Thoreson.
Sloan misses with a combination
and Thoreson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Thoreson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thoreson darts in looking for a takedown but Sloan gets double underhooks and turns Thoreson into the cage.
Sloan appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Thoreson defending well as Sloan loads up on a big left hand.
Sloan throws an overhand right that lands on Thoreson's shoulder, as Thoreson tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thoreson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Sloan counters with a nice kick to the body.
Thoreson throws a combination that misses
and Sloan counters with a nice uppercut.
Sloan cracks Thoreson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Thoreson tries for a takedown but Sloan sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mats Thoreson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sloan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Cameron Sloan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A clash of legs there as Thoreson blocks the low kick.
Thoreson wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#T1#
Sloan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thoreson manages to avoid it.
Thoreson is looking to wear down Sloan with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Sloan just misses with a punch to the body.
Crunch! Sloan slams his shin into Thoreson's torso.
Thoreson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sloan connects with the punch.
Sloan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Sloan. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Sloan lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Thoreson backs up against the cage.
Sloan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Thoreson.
Sloan cracks Thoreson with an open hand slap.
Sloan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A bone on bone clash there as Sloan blocks the leg kick.
Sloan throws a jab when Thoreson was well out of range.
Sloan misses with a double jab
and Thoreson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Thoreson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sloan goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#T2#
Thoreson throws a right hand that misses
letting Sloan counter with a right hand.
Thoreson throws a head kick but Sloan moves out of range.
Sloan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #TD#
Thoreson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Sloan to the mat! Sloan manages to get full guard.
Thoreson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Sloan wants to get back to his feet but Thoreson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Thoreson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Thoreson content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T3#
Sloan is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Thoreson is controlling him well.#SU#
Thoreson decides to stand back up. Thoreson steps back and let's Sloan get back to his feet.
Sloan misses with the body kick
and Thoreson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sloan thinking.
Thoreson swinging wildly here.
Sloan avoids a punch combination nicely. #T4#
Sloan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Thoreson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sloan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Thoreson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Thoreson lands a leg kick that knocks Sloan off balance momentarily.
Thoreson is looking to chop away at Sloan's legs.
Sloan throws a nice looking combination but Thoreson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Thoreson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Thoreson throws a head kick but Sloan moves out of range.
Sloan misses with a two punch combination.
Sloan lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Thoreson.
A little jabbing left from Sloan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Danga de danga de dang - Sloan scores with a four punch combination!
Sloan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sloan throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Thoreson has a takedown stuffed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cameron Sloan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Thoreson throws a head kick that misses.
A shot to the liver by Sloan. Beautiful body shot.
Sloan throws a right and a left that Thoreson avoids nicely.
Sloan scores with a jab to the head.
Sloan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Thoreson counters with a low kick, right behind Sloan 's knee.
Thoreson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sloan's waist but Sloan gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Thoreson off to one side.
Thoreson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sloan throws a right and a left that both miss.#TD#
Sloan tries to sprawl but Thoreson drives through with a takedown into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sloan can do anything to dispel that myth.#ES2#
Sloan makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sloan throws a shot from downtown. Thoreson moves away and avoids it.
Thoreson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sloan misses with a two punch combination.
Sloan connects with the punch.
A jab from Sloan misses.
A nice combination there by Sloan. #T1#
A good leg kick by Thoreson.
Sloan is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sloan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Thoreson.
Sloan throws a body kick that misses
and Thoreson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Thoreson.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Thoreson.
Sloan throws a lazy body kick
and Thoreson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Thoreson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sloan was well out of range. Poor timing from Thoreson.
Sloan stuffs the takedown attempt from Thoreson. Thoreson gets slowly back to his feet.
Sloan is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mats Thoreson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thoreson lands with a good body shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Thoreson.#T2#
Thoreson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sloan lands a two punch combo.
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!
Thoreson dives in and grabs Sloan's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sloan pushes down on Thoreson's head and hops out.#TD#
Thoreson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Thoreson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#ES2#
Sloan explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Thoreson misses the shot to the body.
Thoreson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Thoreson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thoreson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Thoreson avoids the body shot from Sloan.
A punch combination from Sloan misses.
Sloan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sloan looks to score with a jab to the body but Thoreson is just out of range.
Sloan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thoreson moves away.
Thoreson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sloan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #T3#
Jab from Sloan.
Sloan lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Sloan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Thoreson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sloan thuds a left hand into Thoreson's body.
Sloan checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Sloan swinging wildly here.
Thoreson shoots in for a double leg but Sloan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sloan lands a jab-cross combination.
Sloan listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sloan takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#ROC2#
Thoreson is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thoreson wants to clinch but Sloan slips to the side
and Sloan counters with a big right hand! Oh Thoreson is in trouble here! Sloan follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cameron Sloan!
A very excited looking Cameron Sloan made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Helsinki Fighting League: 47
Date: Jan 07, 2017

#R1#
Soderberg gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
No joy there for Booger, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Booger misses with a wild body shot.
Booger displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Soderberg throws out the jab.
Booger changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Soderberg enables Booger to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Soderberg manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Booger stands and throws Soderberg's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Soderberg tries to improve position but can't.
Soderberg can't do much from the bottom here.
Booger is putting a hurting on Soderberg here, landing some big shots from side control.
Soderberg is trying to improve his position.
Soderberg wants to control but Booger postures up.
Booger lands some shots froms side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Soderberg is looking to regain half guard here but Booger keeps moving and retains side control.
Soderberg wants to control but Booger postures up.
Soderberg is looking to regain half guard here but Booger keeps moving and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on Soderberg's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T1#
Booger cracks Soderberg with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Booger landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Soderberg takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Booger in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Booger lands an elbow.
Booger throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Soderberg takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Soderberg is looking to regain half guard here but Booger keeps moving and retains side control.
Booger lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Soderberg down.
Soderberg tries to bench press Booger off him but Booger keeps the position.
Booger tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Booger lands some shots froms side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Soderberg is looking to reverse the position.
Booger scoring with punches from side control.
Booger lands an elbow. #T2#
Booger is putting a hurting on Soderberg here, landing some big shots from side control. #ROC#
Soderberg is rocked!
A big shot lands for Booger! That's hurt Soderberg! Will he recover? Booger fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chris Booger!
A relieved looking Chris Booger thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Rufus Soderberg was interviewed post fight and said 'I'm not done. I'm not done. '.

Event: AD407: Evolution
Date: Jan 04, 2017

#R1#
Beckett keeps the fight on the outside.
Smith lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Beckett throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
so Smith counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Beckett preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Smith working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Beckett working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Smith.
Beckett wants to hit a switch here but Smith passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Beckett there!
Beckett avoids a series of strikes thrown by Smith.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Beckett because Smith loaded up on that one.
Smith wants to control the pace but Beckett is squirming around nicely. #T1#
A nice elbow there by Smith.
Beckett is squirming around, avoiding Smith's attempts to control the action.
Smith putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Smith throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Beckett hang on?
Smith takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Smith lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Smith lands a big shot there that rocks Beckett but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Beckett wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Smith. #T2#
Smith cracks Beckett with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Smith throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Smith with good strikes from the mount here!
Beckett is trying desperately to improve position.
Beckett is working hard here to advance position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Beckett is in a horrible position here. Smith smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Beckett tries to lock up and control but Smith gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T3#
Beckett taking shots to the head.
The referee warns Beckett that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Smith looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Beckett can't escape the position.
Beckett regains half guard.
Smith not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Beckett works his way to full guard. Good work.
Smith looking to sit in guard and control but Beckett gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Beckett distracts Smith with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T4#
Smith wants to sweep here but Beckett controlling him for the moment.
Beckett wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Beckett lands a couple of digs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy Smith dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Beckett does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jim Beckett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Beckett walks into a left hand.
Beckett throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Danga de danga de dang - Smith scores with a four punch combination!
Nice sprawl there from Beckett as Smith shoots in.
Beckett attempts a counter takedown but Smith avoids it well and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beckett misses with a hook.
Beckett misses with a double jab.
A slow jab from Beckett misses its intended target. #T1#
Beckett misses with a leg kick
and Beckett takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Beckett throws a lazy right hand but Smith sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Smith checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
An inside leg kick lands from Smith.
Smith avoids the body shot from Beckett.
Smith looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Beckett is fending him off so far but Smith persists. Nope, Beckett circles away and we're back to standing.
Smith attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Beckett throws a shot to the body.
Smith gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Smith pivots, looking for a leg kick but Beckett is out of range and Smith settles back down.
Beckett feinted with a counter takedown.
Beckett connects with a nice looking jab. #T2#
Smith throws a nice inside leg kick.
Smith steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Beckett.
Smith shoots in for a double leg but Beckett sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jim Beckett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Smith.
Beckett misses with a straight left.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Beckett looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Beckett throws out a leg kick but Smith moves out of range and Beckett only half commits.
Beckett scores with the left hand. Smith knows he should have avoided that one.
Beckett fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.
Smith let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Jab from Smith.
Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Smith throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range. #CL2#
Smith has closed the distance and engaged Beckett in a clinch. #T3##BC#
Beckett manages to break the clinch.
Smith throws a jab when Beckett was well out of range.
Beckett circles away from the clinch attempt
and Beckett counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Beckett looks to throw the jab but Smith is out of range.
Beckett scores with a nice body kick. #CL2#
Smith closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Beckett escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A bone on bone clash there as Smith blocks the leg kick.
Beckett walks into a stiff left hand from Smith.
Jim Beckett is winning the standup battle so far.#T4#
Smith checks a leg kick.
Smith wants to clinch but Beckett slips to the side
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd cheers as Beckett lands an impressive looking overhand right. Smith doesn't seem phased though.#ROC#
Smith is rocked!
Smith fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Smith is still on wobbly legs! Can Beckett finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice jab there from Smith.
Smith seems to have recovered his senses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smith looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A swing and a miss from Beckett.
Beckett throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Jim Beckett will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Beckett misses with a hook.
Beckett lands the left hand.
Smith staying out of range there.
Smith misses with a looping right.
Smith moves out of range as Beckett throws a body kick.
Beckett chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith misses with a looping left.
Beckett changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Beckett connects with a body shot.
Beckett loads up on a big right hand but Smith slips the punch.
Beckett waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smith.#T1#
Beckett slaps away a takedown attempt from Smith, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Beckett throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Smith.
Smith throws a body punch but Beckett moves out of range.
Beckett moves out of range as Smith strikes.
Beckett throws out a powerful jab.
Smith tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Beckett defends well and Smith ends up having to push Beckett into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Beckett throws a big shot that misses.
Smith swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#TD#
Beckett gets a double leg takedown into Smith's guard.#ES2#
Smith pushes Beckett off and scrambles back to his feet. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Beckett scores with a shot to the body.
Beckett just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith feints the counter takedown.
Smith walks into a straight right hand from Beckett.
Beckett goes for a double leg but Smith avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Smith continues to drive forward.#TD2#
Smith looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Beckett on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Smith slips a nice elbow through Beckett's hands, connecting with Beckett's forehead.#T3#
Smith tries to pass to full mount but Beckett defends it.
Beckett controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Beckett taking some punishment here, with Smith in his half guard.
Beckett manages to get to full guard.
Smith won't allow Beckett to sweep him here. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Smith wants to control from the top but Beckett keeps moving.
Jimmy Smith has got the better of the ground game so far.
Beckett is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Smith in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB#
Beckett looking for a guillotine here but Smith defends easily.
Smith wants to control from the top but Beckett keeps moving.
Smith is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: DUEL#26 Myles vs Gaultier
Date: Dec 04, 2016

#R1#
Fish scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fish lands a nice shot to the body.
Albert Fish seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fish thuds his right hand into Worm's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Fish looks to throw the jab but Worm is out of range.
Fish misses with an uppercut. #TD2#
Fish changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Worm looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Worm tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fish trying to control the position but Worm is working away.
You can see the frustration on Worm's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Fish is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Worm has escaped the position, nice work there. #T1#
Worm struggling a bit here.
Worm is trying to get back to half guard.
Fish in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Worm manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Fish is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SUB2#
Fish is working for a kimura but Worm is defending it quite comfortably.
Fish sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Worm defending well though.
Fish is keen to just control but Worm is a slippery customer.
Worm trying to hold on to Fish's head to control him but Fish postures up. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Fish is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Worm!
Fish thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Fish throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Worm really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Worm wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Fish.
Fish throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Poor strikes thrown by Fish there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Worm tries to hold on but Fish pushes him away.
Worm keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Fish lands with some strikes.#T3#
Worm blocking the ground and pound.
Worm wants to hold on but Fish pushes him away.
Worm 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.#SUB2#
Fish 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.
Fish looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Worm trying to hold on to Fish's head to control him but Fish postures up. #SUB2#
Fish is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Worm doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Fish. #T4#
Fish sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Worm defending well though.
Worm gets back to full guard.
Worm seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Fish content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Fish in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fish trying to control but Worm is working from the bottom.
Fish with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Albert Fish dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Worm moves forwards but Fish connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Worm uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fish.
Worm feinted with a counter takedown.#TD#
Worm manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Fish on his heels. He'll look to pass Fish's guard now, I'm sure.
Albert Fish has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Fish looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fish manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Worm manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##SUB#
Worm working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fish doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fish manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Worm working for a triangle but Fish defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Fish is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Worm has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Fish is looking to defend but Worm has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Fish! Worm pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Fish taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Grey Worm!
Grey Worm thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: MFN 363
Date: Nov 27, 2016

#R1#
Smith slips a jab and a cross from Hossein.
Smith throws a half hearted mid kick.
Smith throws a body kick that misses.
Hossein misses with a wild body shot.
Smith is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Hossein dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hossein throws a nice inside leg kick.
A low kick from Hossein is predictable there #TD2#
and Smith counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Hossein is refusing to be controlled, as Smith sits in half guard.
Smith missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hossein tries to get to full guard but Smith has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Smith is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hossein trying to control but Smith postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Smith looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Smith sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hossein defending well though.
Smith controlling the pace.
Smith is trying to control the action in half guard but Hossein is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
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. Smith connects with a nice short shot to Hossein's temple.
Hossein preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hossein is not content to let Smith control the position.
Smith slows the pace down in half guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Sadiq Hossein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hossein connects with a jab.
Hossein throws a right and a left that Smith avoids nicely. #CL2#
Smith darts in and clinches Hossein up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Hossein pushes Smith back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hossein misses with the head strike.
Smith digs a right hand into Hossein's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hossein's gas tank. #T3#
Smith just leaning against Hossein, taking a breather.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hossein.
Hossein tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hossein has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
Hossein prevents the takedown attempt. #BC2#
Smith breaks from the clinch.
Smith throws a wild body kick that Hossein sees coming a mile off.
Hossein fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.
Hossein looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
Smith throws a head kick that misses.
Smith digs a good hook to Hossein's body.
A shot to the liver by Smith. Beautiful body shot.
Smith moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Hossein misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
Smith looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hossein lands a slapping body shot.
Smith goes for a double leg but Hossein avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hossein continues to drive forward.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.#T4#
Hossein slips under a jab from Smith.
A little feinted left hand from Hossein on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hossein scores with a sloppy right hand. Smith should have avoided that one.
Smith doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hossein cracks a nice hook into Smith's ribs.
Hossein lands a nice hook to Smith's body. Smith takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Smith throws a jab but it's blocked by Hossein.
Hossein just misses with a punch to the body.
Hossein is looking to wear down Smith with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Hossein tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from Hossein.
Hossein looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
Smith is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hossein slips under a jab from Smith.#TD2#
Smith throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hossein was covering up waiting for the punch and Smith finishes the takedown easily into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Smith accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jimmy Smith will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
A punch lands to the side of Hossein 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hossein swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An inside leg kick from Smith misses.
Hossein feints and then cracks Smith's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Smith down.
Hossein avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hossein.
Hossein scores with a jab to the body.
Hossein throws a body punch but Smith moves out of range.
Hossein misses with a hook
and Smith counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hossein throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hossein swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some wild striking there from Smith.
Hossein tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from Hossein.
Smith tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Smith tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hossein swivels and escapes.
Hossein misses the body punch
and Smith counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Hossein looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hossein misses the shot to the body.
Hossein defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Smith.
It looked like Hossein was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Smith.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hossein.
A countering left hand to the body from Smith misses.
Hossein pivots, looking for a leg kick but Smith is out of range and Hossein settles back down.
Hossein pivots, looking for a leg kick but Smith is out of range and Hossein settles back down.
Hossein digs a good body shot into Smith's ribs.
A big left from Smith misses.
Smith misses with a body kick.
Hossein is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Hossein ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
Hossein throws a body shot but no joy. #TD2#
Smith shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Smith wants to control from the top but Hossein keeps moving. #T2##SUB#
Hossein has an active guard here but Smith has managed to pass into half guard.
Smith is looking to advance position but Hossein won't allow it.
Hossein trying to control but Smith postures up.
Hossein tries to get to full guard but Smith has control of the leg.
Smith landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T3#
Smith looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hossein with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Smith is trying to control the action in half guard but Hossein is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Smith slows the pace down in half guard.
Hossein trying to hold on to Smith's head to control him but Smith postures up.
Hossein tries to get to full guard but Smith has control of the leg.
Smith not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hossein is looking to improve his position.
Smith has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hossein makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hossein.
Hossein working a defensive guard here.
Smith works over Hossein with some ground and pound from guard.
Smith controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Hossein keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hossein misses with a wild body shot.
A lazy left from Smith finds it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Smith throws a head kick but Hossein moves out of range.
Smith is looking to score with low kicks.
Hossein misses with a wild body shot.
Smith with the counter takedown but Hossein avoids it easily.
Hossein thows a body kick. Smith tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Smith scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hossein looks to land a combination. Smith sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
Hossein swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#TD2#
Smith shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Hossein wants to get back to full guard.
Smith looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Smith lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T1#
Hossein manages to get to full guard.
Hossein looking for a sweep. Not yet Hossein, not yet.
Smith postures up in Hossein's guard and throws a big left but Hossein blocks it.
Jimmy Smith has got the better of the ground game so far.
Smith working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hossein looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Smith trying to control but Hossein is working from the bottom. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Hossein trying to keep a closed guard but Smith is proving a slippery customer.
Smith in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Hossein misses with a wild body shot.
Hossein fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Smith.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hossein.
Hossein swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Smith avoids the body shot from Hossein.
Hossein throws a jab but it's blocked by Smith.
Smith looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Smith attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hossein with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Smith to score with a decent uppercut.
Hossein throws out a loose jab but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Hossein looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
Smith connects with a body shot that sends Hossein's belly button to the back.
Hossein just misses with a punch to the body.
Hossein takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses.
Jimmy Smith is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sadiq Hossein is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hossein throws a leg kick
and Smith counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Smith takes a jab right on the kisser.
Smith is looking to slow Hossein down with leg kicks.
Hossein tries to work over Smith's front leg with a kick but Smith checks it.
Jab from Smith.
Hossein swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Smith counters with a stiff right hand.
Hossein looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
Smith feints the counter takedown.
Hossein throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nice sprawl there from Hossein as Smith shoots in.
A thudding body kick lands there by Hossein!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A shot to the body from Hossein misses
and Smith counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T4#
Smith keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Smith darts in looking for a takedown but Hossein gets double underhooks and turns Smith into the cage.
Hossein misses the shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hossein. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hossein throws a body punch but Smith moves out of range.
Smith only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Hossein misses with a body punch
and Smith cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#TD2#
Smith shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hossein is trying to defend but Smith finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Smith trying to mount his opponent but Hossein defends it.
Hossein is looking for a sweep. Smith is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jimmy Smith.
I've got Smith winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: Helsinki Fighting League: 42
Date: Nov 26, 2016

#R1#
Barnard connects with a leg kick. Soderberg looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Barnard lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Soderberg circles away quickly and effectively.
Soderberg is trying hard to land a takedown here. Barnard sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Barnard keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Soderberg.
Barnard throws a counter combo.
Barnard swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Soderberg quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Barnard has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Soderberg jabs Barnard right on the nose. Barnard blinks but takes it well.
Soderberg catches Barnard with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Soderberg lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Soderberg steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Barnard.
Barnard with a nice cross.
A shot to the liver by Soderberg. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barnard swinging wildly here.
Barnard stuffs the takedown.
Barnard looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice shot by Barnard.#T1#
Barnard scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #CUT2#
It looks like Rufus Soderberg has been cut.
Barnard throws a left and a right that both miss #TD#
and Soderberg counters with a shoot takedown. Barnard fights it but they end up in guard.
Barnard seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Soderberg's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Soderberg throws a strike but Barnard rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Soderberg not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Barnard is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Soderberg is looking for a triangle but Barnard pushes his legs off easily. #T2#
Soderberg is trying to control the position but Barnard postures up.
Soderberg is really struggling to control Barnard but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Soderberg is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Barnard is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Barnard passes into half guard.
Barnard content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SU2#
Barnard stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Barnard throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Soderberg fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rufus Soderberg. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Soderberg takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Soderberg digs a good hook to Barnard's body.
Soderberg is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Barnard.
Soderberg misses with a two punch combination.
Horrible takedown attempt by Soderberg or perhaps it was just good defense by Barnard, which made it look bad.
Barnard closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Barnard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Soderberg.
Soderberg throws a body punch but Barnard moves out of range. #T4#
Barnard will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Good leg kick by Barnard there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barnard stalks Soderberg and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Soderberg's face. Soderberg staggers backwards, shaken.
Soderberg takes a swing at Barnard's ribcage but misses.
Barnard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Soderberg manages to avoid it.
Kobus Barnard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Barnard throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Soderberg.
A punch combination from Barnard misses.
Soderberg throwing a counter right hand but Barnard manages to avoid it.
Barnard thows a left - swing and a miss!
It looked like Soderberg was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Barnard.
Barnard shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Soderberg eats them both and turns towards Barnard to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Soderberg slips under a jab from Barnard.
A big right from Soderberg misses.
It seemed like Barnard was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kobus Barnard dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rufus Soderberg's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Barnard misses with the combination.
Barnard has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A right-left combo lands from Barnard.
A looping hook to the body misses from Soderberg. Barnard does a little dance to reset his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Barnard! But no joy.
Soderberg shoots and misses
and Barnard counters with a straight right hand.
Soderberg swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Barnard feints a counter leg kick.
Barnard throws a nice looking combination but Soderberg bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Barnard throws a head kick that half lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnard thuds a left hand into Soderberg's body.
Barnard pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Soderberg back to the cage. Barnard follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Left hook, right uppercut from Barnard.
Soderberg shoots for a takedown but Barnard saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#T1#
Barnard will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Soderberg misses with a wild body shot.
Barnard just misses with a punch to the body.
Barnard misses with a body shot.
A combination from Barnard does no damage.
Soderberg is looking to wear down Barnard with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Soderberg slips under a jab.
Soderberg throws a big shot that misses.
Soderberg catches Barnard with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Soderberg sizes up Barnard with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Barnard slaps away a takedown attempt from Soderberg, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rufus Soderberg. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Soderberg throws a lazy uppercut
and Barnard counters with a nice body shot.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Barnard fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Soderberg has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Barnard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Soderberg shoots in but Barnard avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Barnard digs a good body shot into Soderberg's ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barnard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Soderberg appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Barnard looks to land a combination. Soderberg sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Soderberg fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
It seemed like Barnard was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Soderberg misses with a left hand
and Barnard counters with a nice leg kick. #T3#
Barnard looks to land a left hand but Soderberg moved out of range nicely.
Barnard throws a nice looking combination but Soderberg bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Barnard catches Soderberg with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Soderberg ducks right into an uppercut from Barnard.
Kobus Barnard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Soderberg slips a jab and a cross from Barnard.
A nice leg kick lands there from Barnard.
Barnard catches Soderberg with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Barnard lands with a cross.
Soderberg fails to land with a series of punches.
Soderberg looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Barnard swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Soderberg showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Barnard. #T4#
Soderberg shoots in looking for a takedown. Barnard tries to sprawl out of it but Soderberg keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Barnard manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Soderberg misses with the combination.
Soderberg throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barnard sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Soderberg walks into a left hand.
Soderberg misses with a jab to the body
enabling Barnard to counter with a crisp jab.
Barnard lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Barnard.
Barnard throws a nice looking combination but Soderberg bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Barnard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kobus Barnard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rufus Soderberg's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Barnard misses with an uppercut.
Soderberg looks to land a right hand but Barnard moved out of range.
Barnard lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nice shot lands for Barnard.
Barnard moves out of range of the strikes.
Soderberg looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Barnard throws a series of punches but Soderberg moves out of range.
Soderberg appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Soderberg on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnard throws a nice looking combination but Soderberg bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Barnard misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Barnard.
Barnard lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Barnard.#T1#
Barnard slips a jab and a cross from Soderberg.
Barnard moves away from the strike by Soderberg.
Soderberg shoots in for a takedown but Barnard shows good takedown defense.
Barnard lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #ROC2#
Soderberg is rocked!
Barnard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Oh Soderberg is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Barnard throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Soderberg feinted with a counter takedown.
Soderberg seems to have got his legs back now.
Soderberg looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Soderberg has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Soderberg misses with a straight left.
Soderberg tries to move into range but Barnard moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Soderberg scores with a leg kick.
Soderberg gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Barnard counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Rufus Soderberg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Soderberg misses the shot to the body.
Barnard connects with a crisp jab.
Barnard goes for a small jab and connects. Now Barnard goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! Soderberg stumbles back but Barnard runs in with a huge uppercut knocking Soderberg to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if Soderberg will ever be the same after a knockout like that.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kobus Barnard!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Kobus Barnard waved his t-shirt featuring Lion Fightwear's logo in front of the cameras.
Rufus Soderberg was interviewed post fight and said 'I'm not done. I'm not done. '.

Event: Death Squad 356:Blye v Marlo
Date: Nov 12, 2016

#R1#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Smith.
Lovric thows a left - swing and a miss!
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch but Lovric swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lovric throws a shot to the body. #CL2#
Smith has taken the fight to the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Smith.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Smith.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lovric.
With the fighters up against the cage, Lovric throws an elbow but misses.
Smith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lovric.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith blocks an uppercut.
Lovric lands a hook that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Lovric tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow.
Smith lands a right hand.
Lovric misses with an elbow over the top.#T1##TD2#
Smith gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Lovric regains guard.
Smith is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Smith controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Lovric has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Smith can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Lovric is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith connects with a couple of short punches.
Lovric looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Smith puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Lovric regains full guard. Nicely done.
Smith is stalling in the full guard.
Smith with a flurry of punches that miss. #T2#
Lovric has Smith pulled in close to control his posture.
Smith is in close to Lovric's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Smith trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Smith chips away with some ground and pound.
Smith tries to free his leg and advance position but Lovric is retaining full guard.
Smith landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB#
Lovric looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Smith passes into side control.
Smith working the ground and pound.
Lovric tries to improve position but can't. #T3#
Lovric regains half guard.
Lovric is trying to get back to full guard.
Smith wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lovric keeps working.
Smith looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Smith thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Smith landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Smith lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ground and pound from Smith. #T4#
The fighters are battling for position here. Lovric manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Smith working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lovric has Smith pulled in close to control his posture.
Lovric utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lovric is trying to control the position but Smith postures up.
Smith loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lovric looking for a sweep. Not yet Lovric, not yet.
Smith scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB#
Lovric escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Smith gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Smith trying to control but Lovric is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy Smith dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Smith shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lovric counters with a stiff right hand. #TD2#
Smith shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Lovric is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Smith pulls his head out easily.
Lovric is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Smith scores with a couple of nice shots.
Smith working Lovric over with strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lovric is not content to let Smith control the position.
Smith lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Jimmy Smith has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lovric wants to control but Smith is keeping busy. #T1#
Nice strikes from Smith there.
Smith is controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Lovric is defending against the submission attempts here by Smith.
Smith scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Smith with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Lovric wants to get back to full guard but Smith has mounted him!#T2#
Smith controlling from the full mount.
Lovric wants to hold on but Smith pushes him away.
Lovric regains half guard.
Smith missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lovric wants to get back to full guard.
Lovric is working hard here to advance position.
Smith lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Smith is trying to control the action in half guard but Lovric is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T3#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Smith lands a nice short elbow.
Lovric on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Smith seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lovric does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Smith lands strikes from half guard.
Smith slows the pace down in half guard.
Ground and pound from Smith.
Smith drops an elbow to the side of Lovric's head.
Lovric wants to control but Smith is keeping busy. #T4#
Lovric tries to get to full guard but Smith has control of the leg.
Lovric wants to control but Smith is keeping busy.
Smith working over Lovric with some ground and pound. Lovric looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Lovric wants to get back to full guard.
Smith scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Lovric is trying to stand back up but Smith is controlling him
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lovric wants to get back to full guard.
Smith is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Smith landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Smith looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Smith scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Lovric is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Smith lands a nice short elbow.
Lovric is trying to get back to full 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. Smith connects with a nice short shot to Lovric's temple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith lands with a punch from half guard.
Smith looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Smith with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Smith is trying to control. Lovric wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T1#
Smith sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lovric defending well though.
Lovric has hold of Smith's hands but Smith slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Smith wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lovric keeps working.
Smith throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lovric is trying to maintain the position but Smith is very close to passing his half guard.
Smith slows the pace down in half guard.
Smith lands strikes from half guard.
Goran Lovric has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Smith takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB#
Lovric looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Smith is looking to advance position but Lovric won't allow it. #SUB#
Lovric is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Smith pulls his head out easily.
Smith lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Lovric wants to control but Smith is keeping busy. #T3#
Smith scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB#
Lovric looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Smith pushes past his half guard into mount!
Jimmy Smith is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lovric is desperately trying to improve his position but Smith has a good base and remains in mount.
The referee warns Lovric that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Lovric is squirming around, avoiding Smith's attempts to control the action.
Smith prevents Lovric from getting the reversal.
Smith landing strikes from the mount.
Smith lands a couple of nice shots there from mount. #ROC2#
Lovric is rocked!
Smith landing shots from mount.
Oh Lovric is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Smith controlling the pace for now.
Smith with shots to the head and body - Lovric looks very uncomfortable down there.
Smith postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Lovric badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Smith around the waist but Smith pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Smith is the winner by TKO! Smith jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jimmy Smith!
Jimmy Smith took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
Goran Lovric was interviewed post fight and said 'I'm sorry! I'll back stronger'.

Event: DUEL#18 Anderson vs Garavito
Date: Oct 30, 2016

#R1##TD#
Juan closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Fish quickly recovers to half guard.
Fish is concentrating on defense, preventing Juan from advancing position.
Fish is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SUB#
Juan is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Fish is just riding it out for now. Juan eventually gives up the hold.
Juan scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Juan is looking to advance position but Fish won't allow it.
Juan is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Juan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Fish wants to improve his position but Juan is controlling well. #T1#
Fish keeps trying to improve his position.
Juan is pressing down on Fish's thigh, looking to free his foot. Fish is holding on for now.
Fish wants to control but Juan is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Juan frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Fish is bucking up trying to escape but Juan cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#SUB#
Juan swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Fish is now in Juan's guard. A big mistake from Juan there, giving up the dominant position!
Juan wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Juan is looking for a triangle here but Fish uses the submission attempt to pass into side control. #T2#
Juan tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Fish wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
Fish is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Juan is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Juan is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Fish off and has taken his back!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Juan working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Juan missing with strikes. #SUB#
Juan working for a choke but Fish is defending well.
Fish is defending well here and trying to improve his position. #T3##SUB#
Fish is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Juan gets his way! #SUB#
Juan looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB#
Fish defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Juan avoiding Fish 's attempts to control his hands.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Juan is looking to finish with some ground and pound!#T4#
You can see the frustration on Fish's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later. #SUB#
Fish is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Juan gets his way! #SUB#
Fish won't enjoy being in this position. Juan looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Fish is tapping - it's over boys! Juan picks up the submission victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Sean Juan!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Sean Juan waved his t-shirt featuring KAISER Nutrition - Q160/$250's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: Death Squad 352:Bane v Breaker
Date: Oct 29, 2016

#R1#
Nice defenses there by Smith.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Matic 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.
Matic jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Smith appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#CL2#
Matic rushes Smith and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Smith drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Matic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smith is looking for a takedown.#BC2#
Matic manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Matic tries a low kick but Smith avoids it.
Hardijan Matic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight stays on the outside here - Matic looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Matic tries to clinch there but Smith circles away.
Smith jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.#T1#
Matic lands a nice shot to the body.
Matic will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Smith tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Matic swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimmy Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Smith gets a takedown into half guard.
Matic wants to control but Smith is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Matic is trying to stand up here but Smith is controlling him well.
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.
Smith perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Matic wants to get back to his feet.
Smith tries to pass to full mount but Matic defends it.
Still in half guard, Smith seems content to control.#T2#
Matic is trying to stand back up but Smith is controlling him
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Smith throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Smith is trying to control. Matic wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Hardijan Matic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smith shoots in but Matic avoids the takedown attempt easily.#CL2#
Matic fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Smith, pushing him back against the ropes.
Matic tries a body shot but Smith blocks it.
Matic lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Matic.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A frustrated look appears on Matic's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Matic prevents the takedown attempt. #T3#
Matic dodges an elbow strike from Smith.
Smith goes for a takedown in the clinch but Matic prevents it.
Matic lands a right hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Matic wants to break free but Smith has control.
Matic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Matic is trying to break free.
Matic lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Come on Matic - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Matic digs a right hand into Smith's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Smith's gas tank. #BC2#
Matic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #TD#
Smith drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Smith showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T4#
Smith is in close to Matic's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Matic working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Smith.
Smith throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Matic works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Smith's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Matic wants to stand but Smith is controlling the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Smith 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.
Matic keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Matic moves forwards but Smith connects with a nice, crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hardijan Matic dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Matic fails with an attempt to clinch.
Matic jabs Smith to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Smith misses with a few strikes there.
Matic 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.
The fighters circling - Matic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Matic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Matic landing knees to the head.
Matic is trying to push Smith away but Smith has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.#BC2#
Matic breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick and Matic moves out of range easily.
Smith blocks a head kick by Matic.
It looked like Smith was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A punch combination from Matic misses.
Smith tries to counter with a takedown but Matic is quick to defend against it.
Smith takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T1#
Smith moves out of range as Matic strikes.
Smith works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Smith throws a hook but Matic blocks it.
Smith lands a jab to the head. #TD#
Matic gets caught flat footed, as Smith shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Smith stops Matic from standing up.
Smith stopping the sweep attempt from Matic.
Smith working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Matic's head.
Smith throws a strike but Matic rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Smith is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Matic trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Smith is on top in guard. #REVR#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Smith trying to control but Matic is working from the bottom.
Matic wants to stand and escape but Smith is having none of it.
Smith preventing the sweep.
Smith stops Matic from standing up.
Smith wants to control from the top but Matic keeps moving. #T3#
Smith throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Matic keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Smith throws a big right hand that misses.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Smith controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Matic digs a good body shot into Smith's ribs.
Smith bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Matic is looking to clinch but Smith is avoiding it.
Matic moves away from the strike by Smith.
Matic throws a head kick but Smith moves out of range. #T4#
Smith is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Matic.
Matic scores with a nice head shot.
Matic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith. #CL2#
Matic clinches up with Smith and pushes him back against the ropes.#BC2#
Matic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smith fails in his attempt to clinch.
Smith blocks a low kick nicely.
Smith tried to counter with a leg kick but Matic avoided it.#CL#
Smith clinches with his opponent. #TD#
Smith has clasped his hands together around Matic's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith cracks Matic with a big elbow.
Smith working the ground and pound.
Smith lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Hardijan Matic will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Smith swats away the attempt to clinch by Matic.
Smith throws a poor cross that misses
and Matic counters with a two punch combo.
Smith lands with a thumping leg kick.
Matic throws out a powerful jab.
Smith takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#ROC2#
Smith is rocked!
Matic looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
Oh Smith is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A big right from Matic misses.
Smith on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Matic paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Matic checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Matic is looking to clinch. #T1#
Matic fails with an attempt to clinch.
Smith half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Matic takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses.
Matic misses with an uppercut.
Smith seems to have got his legs back now.
Matic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A nice leg kick lands there from Matic.
Matic throws out a loose jab but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matic uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Smith has time to react.
Matic tries to clinch
and Smith counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Smith stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Matic.
Smith fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Matic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Matic throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T2#
Matic throws a sloppy head kick #TD#
and Smith counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith is taking a breather. Matic says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Matic is trying to stand.
Smith is trying to control. Matic wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Smith is thwarting Matic's attempts to control the position.
Matic is looking to escape.
Smith is trying to control. Matic wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Matic connects with an inside leg kick.
Smith shoots for a double leg takedown but Matic sprawls well. He's pushed Smith's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Matic misses with a telegraphed body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Smith on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Matic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
Jimmy Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Matic tries to clinch but Smith moves out of range.
Smith throws a hook to the side of Matic's head but Matic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The fighters circling - Matic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Matic misses with a looping left.
A counter left hand to the body from Smith misses its target.
Matic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith half committed to a counter leg kick.
Matic throws a right hand that misses
and Smith connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
Smith avoids the body shot from Matic.
Hardijan Matic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A punch lands to the side of Matic 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Matic throws a chopping leg kick but Smith manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Matic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
Smith keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith tries to counter with a takedown but Matic is quick to defend against it.
Matic misses with a body punch
and Smith counters with an outside leg kick.
Matic throws a lazy right hand but Smith sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Matic drives through and clinches with Smith against the ropes.
Smith throws an elbow that misses.
Matic can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Matic.
Smith drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Matic gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hardijan Matic is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Matic controls his hands.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hardijan Matic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Matic 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hardijan Matic!
Hardijan Matic took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Perkele! for their support in the buildup to the fight.

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