Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: Gladiators 21 Bravo vs Snot
Date: May 12, 2017

#R1#
Aoki throws a hook but Carnevore blocks it.
Ilir Carnevore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carnevore loads up on a big right hand but Aoki slips the punch.
Aoki drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CL#
Aoki drives through and clinches with Carnevore against the cage.
Aoki is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD#
Aoki has Carnevore pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Aoki pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Carnevore tumbling to the mat - Aoki dives into Carnevore's guard.
Carnevore keeping moving, preventing Aoki from controlling successfully.
Carnevore is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aoki stands and throws Carnevore's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Carnevore really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Aoki. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Carnevore tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T1#
Aoki working away.
Aoki trying to control the action but Carnevore is working from the bottom.
Carnevore is trying to buck Aoki off.#SUB#
Aoki is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Carnevore has escaped the position, nice work there.
Aoki trying to control the position but Carnevore is working away. #SUB#
Aoki is trying to get an arm triangle but Carnevore is defending well. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Carnevore is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Aoki swings around for an armbar but Carnevore sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Aoki's guard.#SUB#
Aoki is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Carnevore trying to control the position from guard on top but Aoki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aoki wants to sweep here but Carnevore controlling him for the moment. #T3##SUB#
Aoki pushes a forearm under Carnevore's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Carnevore is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Aoki Aoki!
Our winner, Aoki Aoki, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Ascension 0415
Date: Apr 15, 2017

#R1#
Tsuyoshi works Dall's body with a nice hook.
Tsuyoshi 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.
Dall lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dall connects with a solid leg kick.
Dall takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Tsuyoshi misses with a right hand
and Dall counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tsuyoshi looks to score with a jab to the body but Dall is just out of range.
Dall tried to counter with a leg kick but Tsuyoshi avoided it.
Tsuyoshi finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Dall throwing a counter right hand but Tsuyoshi manages to avoid it.
Dall dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tsuyoshi cracks Dall with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Tsuyoshi misses with a hook
and Dall counters with a stiff right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tsuyoshi misses with a body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Dall on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tsuyoshi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dall slips under a jab from Tsuyoshi.
Tsuyoshi fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dall on the side of the head.
Tsuyoshi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Tsuyoshi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tsuyoshi misses with a hook
and Dall counters with a nice uppercut. #CL2#
Tsuyoshi instigates a clinch. #T1#
Dall blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tsuyoshi trying to land knees to the body.
Tsuyoshi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dall avoids it.
Dall on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dall scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A left hand lands to the body for Dall.
I was talking to Dall's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Dall lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tsuyoshi.
Dall is trying to stall.
Dall working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tsuyoshi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dall is defending well for now.
Tsuyoshi prevents a body shot from Dall.
Tsuyoshi missing with knees to the body.
Tsuyoshi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dall.
Dall lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tsuyoshi.
Dall displaying some good clinch control by pressing Tsuyoshi up against the cage.
Tsuyoshi missing with knees to the body.
Dall tries to pull guard but Tsuyoshi forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Tsuyoshi lands a body shot in the clinch. #T2#
Tsuyoshi trying to land knees to the body.
Dall on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #BC#
Dall breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tsuyoshi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dall doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An inside leg kick lands from Tsuyoshi.
Dall throws an overhand right that lands on Tsuyoshi's shoulder, as Tsuyoshi tries to avoid the shot.
Tsuyoshi is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dall with a body shot.
Tsuyoshi motions for Dall to come forward. Tsuyoshi throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A jab from Dall finds it's way through Tsuyoshi's defenses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Dall.
An inside leg kick from Tsuyoshi misses.
Dall connects with a body shot.
Dall stuns Tsuyoshi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A lazy body kick from Tsuyoshi
letting Dall counter with a right hand.
Dall scores with a leg kick.
Tsuyoshi throws a hook but Dall blocks it.#TD#
Dall manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Tsuyoshi on his heels. He'll look to pass Tsuyoshi's guard now, I'm sure.
Dall postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T3#
Dall wants to pass the guard but Tsuyoshi is keeping the position.
Dall passes Tsuyoshi's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Tsuyoshi won't allow Dall to pass to mount.
Dall is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Tsuyoshi reverses the position - he's now on top in Dall's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tsuyoshi won't allow Dall to sweep him here.
Dall is working hard here to advance position.#T4##SUB#
Dall working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tsuyoshi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tsuyoshi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dall working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tsuyoshi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tsuyoshi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Dall has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tsuyoshi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Dall is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bastyn Dall dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Tsuyoshi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dall at a distance.
Tsuyoshi fakes the leg kick and cracks Dall in the body.
Tsuyoshi tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Dall counters with a body kick that stops Tsuyoshi in his tracks momentarily.
Tsuyoshi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Tsuyoshi throws an overhand right that lands on Dall's shoulder, as Dall tries to avoid the shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Dall checks a leg kick.
Dall appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dall. That's going to slow Tsuyoshi down.
Tsuyoshi motions for Dall to come forward. Tsuyoshi throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dall on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tsuyoshi. Tsuyoshi obviously looking to wear him down.
Bastyn Dall is winning the standup battle so far.
Tsuyoshi cracks the inside of Dall's front leg.
Tsuyoshi blocks a jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Dall. That snapped Tsuyoshi's head back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tsuyoshi is looking to clinch but Dall is avoiding it.
Tsuyoshi throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
so Dall counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Tsuyoshi keeping full guard, as Dall tries to pass. #T1#
Dall advances to half guard. #SUB#
Dall is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tsuyoshi defends it well.
Dall passes to full mount!
Tsuyoshi is desperately trying to improve his position but Dall has a good base and remains in mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dall seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Tsuyoshi is holding on tight. #SUB#
Dall goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Tsuyoshi is on top in guard. #T2#
Tsuyoshi trying to control the position from guard on top but Dall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tsuyoshi looking to sit in guard and control but Dall gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Dall advances position into side control!#SUB#
Dall looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T3##SUB#
Dall wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Tsuyoshi, who protects the arm well.
Bastyn Dall overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dall working away.
Tsuyoshi manages to get back to half guard.
Tsuyoshi is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Dall seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Tsuyoshi is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Bastyn Dall!
Bastyn Dall seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: EVO 309: Juggernaut vs Joestar
Date: Apr 12, 2017

#R1#
Mulder feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Volkov's calf.
A head kick from Mulder lands but Volkov takes it in his stride. #CUT2#
It looks like Maxim Vyacheslav Volkov has been cut.
A slow jab from Volkov misses its intended target.
Volkov lands a jab to the head. #CL2#
Mulder moves into the clinch.
Volkov avoiding damage as Mulder throws knees to the body.
Volkov lands with a left to the head.
Mulder misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mulder lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Volkov misses with a punch on the inside.
Mulder tries to work over Volkov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Volkov scores with a hook to the body.
Volkov works on Mulder's body with a couple of short punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Volkov swings wildly with an uppercut but Mulder uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mulder lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Volkov.
Volkov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mulder backwards.
Mulder blocking some punches.
Volkov blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Volkov.
A short right from Mulder on the inside.
Mulder misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T1#
Mulder misses with a body punch.
Mulder is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Volkov is defending well for now.
Volkov lands with a right to the head.
Volkov misses with some punches.
Mulder is trying to stall.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Volkov.
Volkov throws a punch but it's blocked by Mulder.
A nice right hand lands inside from Volkov.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mulder.
A nice left hand lands by Mulder.
Mulder blocks an uppercut.
Mulder misses with some punches.
Mulder tries to land knees in the clinch but Volkov avoids the damage to the body.
Volkov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Volkov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mulder displaying some good clinch control by pressing Volkov up against the cage.
Mulder struggles to land a body shot inside as Volkov controls his hands.
Volkov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mulder misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Volkov blocks a body shot from Mulder.
Mulder is looking to control Volkov's arms but Volkov gets an underhook and turns him. Now Mulder has his back to the cage.
Mulder blocks an uppercut.
Mulder lands a nice knee to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mulder.
Mulder can't find room to land a body shot as Volkov controls the action.
Mulder tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Mulder just misses with a elbow thrown towards Volkov's brow.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mulder creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Good body shot from Volkov.
Mulder working aggressively here.
Volkov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Volkov tries a body shot but Mulder blocks it.
Mulder struggles to land a body shot inside as Volkov controls his hands.
Volkov works on Mulder's body with a couple of short punches.
Mulder throws a head punch that misses.
Mulder lands a right hand.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Volkov.
A head punch on the inside from Mulder fails to land.
Volkov taking a breather.
Mulder goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T3#
Come on Volkov - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Volkov swings wildly with an uppercut but Mulder uses good head movement to avoid it.
Volkov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Volkov can't find room to land a body shot as Mulder controls the action.
Mulder swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Volkov tries to throw a body punch but Mulder avoids it by throwing Volkov back against the cage.
Mulder tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Volkov avoids it.
Volkov lands a hook that snaps the head of Mulder backwards.
Mulder throws a punch but it's blocked by Volkov.
Mulder wants to stall.
Mulder lands with a right to the head.
Volkov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mulders head.
Volkov looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Volkov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Volkov misses with a body punch.
Volkov tries a body shot but Mulder blocks it.
Volkov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Volkov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4#
Mulder blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mulder lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mulder.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Volkov.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mulder.
Mulder goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A left hand lands to the body for Volkov.
Mulder misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Volkov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Volkov working aggressively here.
Mulder misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mulder softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mulder tries a body shot but Volkov blocks it.
Mulder tries to land knees in the clinch but Volkov avoids the damage to the body.
Mulder blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Volkov fails to land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Volkov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mulder is leaning against Volkov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Volkov lands an uppercut.
Volkov blocks a body shot from Mulder.
Volkov dodges an elbow strike from Mulder.
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 Maxim Vyacheslav Volkov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Maxim Vyacheslav Volkov's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Mulder slips a jab and a cross from Volkov.
Volkov sets himself, and Mulder steps forward looking for the clinch! Volkov avoids it this time.
Volkov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Volkov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Volkov scores with a jab to the body.
Mulder staying out of range there.
Mulder works the jab nicely.
Volkov throws a sloppy head kick and Mulder moves out of range easily.
A combination from Volkov does no damage.
Volkov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mulder throws a series of punches but Volkov avoids them all with ease.
A chopping leg kick lands by Volkov.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mulder. Volkov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Volkov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mulder momentarily. #CUT#
It looks like Fox Mulder has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mulder misses with a head kick.
Volkov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Volkov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mulder. That did some damage!
Volkov misses with a body shot. #T1#
Mulder will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Volkov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mulder moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mulder thinks about the counter body kick.
Volkov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Maxim Vyacheslav Volkov is winning the standup battle so far.
Mulder wants to clinch.
Volkov lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Volkov.
Volkov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mulder was well out of range. Poor timing from Volkov.
Maxim Vyacheslav Volkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mulder avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Mulder checks the leg kick nicely there.
Mulder tries to counter with a clinch but Volkov shakes him off and moves away.
Volkov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mulder lands a nice looking body kick.
Volkov misses with a double jab. #T2#
Volkov tries a head kick but it misses. #CL2#
Mulder closes the distance and pushes Volkov back into the cage.
Mulder makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Mulder as the two fighters clinch.
Mulder blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Volkov misses with the head strike.
Mulder lands a shot to the body.
Mulder tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Volkov avoids it.
Volkov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mulder lands with a right to the head.
Volkov throws a head punch that misses.
Volkov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mulder lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Mulder takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Mulder misses with a short punch on the inside.
Volkov takes a shot to the head.
Volkov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mulder lands with a right to the head. #T3#
Volkov presses Mulder against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Volkov misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Mulder fails to land.
Mulder lands a body punch.
Volkov has a couple of punches blocked by Mulder.
Volkov misses with some punches.
Mulder lands an elbow just above Volkov 's eye.
Mulder lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Volkov has a couple of punches blocked by Mulder.
Mulder misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mulder's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mulder scores with a nice hook to the head.
Volkov lands a nice uppercut.
Volkov prevents a body shot from Mulder.
Volkov tries a body shot but Mulder blocks it.
Mulder softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mulder lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Volkov blocks an uppercut.
Mulder fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mulder misses with a hook to the ribs. #T4#
Mulder controlling the action here for a moment.
Mulder softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Volkov pushes Mulder back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Volkov tries to work over Mulder's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mulder is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Volkov is keeping busy.
Mulder lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mulder swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mulder throws an elbow but it misses.
Volkov takes an elbow to the temple.
Mulder taking a breather.
Volkov blocking some punches.
Volkov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Volkov blocking some punches.
Volkov lands with a light punch inside.
Volkov trying to stall but Mulder improves his position.
Mulder cracks Volkov with a nice body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mulder misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Fox Mulder will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Volkov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Volkov misses with a body punch #CL2#
and Mulder counters by moving into the clinch.
Mulder working aggressively here.
Volkov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mulder lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Volkov backwards.
Mulder looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Volkov avoiding damage as Mulder throws knees to the body.
Mulder lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Volkov.
Mulder misses with some punches.
Volkov tries to throw a body punch but Mulder avoids it by throwing Volkov back against the cage.
Volkov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mulder lands a body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Mulder.
Mulder lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mulder lands with a light punch inside.
Mulder tries to work over Volkov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mulder.
Volkov takes a shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mulder is working Volkov over against the cage.
Volkov is working Mulder over against the cage.
Volkov misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Volkov looking to stall.
Mulder lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Volkov backwards.
Mulder tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Volkov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mulder lands a hook to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Mulder scores with a nice short uppercut.
Volkov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mulder.
Volkov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mulder lands a body punch.
Volkov swings wildly with an uppercut but Mulder uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mulder creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right from Mulder on the inside.
Mulder misses with a punch to the body.
Volkov misses with some punches.
Mulder scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mulder has a couple of punches blocked by Volkov. #T2#
Volkov scores with a shot to the side of Mulder's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mulder blocks an uppercut.
Mulder doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mulder lands an elbow inside.
Mulder scores a nice knee to the body.
Mulder doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mulder misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Volkov.
A shot in the inside from Mulder.
Mulder misses with some punches.
Mulder swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Volkov struggles to land a body shot inside as Mulder controls his hands.
Volkov tries a body shot but Mulder blocks it.
Volkov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mulder scores with a nice hook to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mulder creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mulder tries to throw a body punch but Volkov avoids it by throwing Mulder back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Mulder.
Volkov takes an elbow to the forehead.
Fox Mulder seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Volkov blocks an uppercut.
Volkov blocking some punches. #T3#
A right hand to the body from Volkov.
A shot in the inside from Volkov.
Volkov has Mulder pushed against the cage.
Mulder throws a head punch that misses.
Mulder goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Volkov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mulder has Volkov pressed against the cage.
Mulder blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Volkov struggles to land a body shot inside as Mulder controls his hands.
Mulder lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Volkov.
Volkov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Volkov can't find room to land a body shot as Mulder controls the action.
Volkov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mulders head.
Mulder lands a hook that snaps the head of Volkov backwards.
Mulder misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Mulder stalls.
Volkov working aggressively here.
Volkov can't find room to land a body shot as Mulder controls the action.
Volkov lands a shoulder strike.
Volkov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mulder blocking some punches.
Volkov can't find room to land a body shot as Mulder controls the action.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch on the inside from Volkov fails to land.
Volkov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Volkov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Volkov pushes Mulder back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Volkov has a couple of punches blocked by Mulder.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Volkov.
Mulder lands a right hand.
A right hand to the body from Mulder.
Volkov lands with a left to the head.
Volkov misses with a hook from the clinch.
A hook to the body from Volkov.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: D43 Anderson v Hardy
Date: Apr 01, 2017

#R1#
Norlin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kalervo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Norlin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kalervo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kalervo missing with a left hand there. Norlin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Norlin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kalervo lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Norlin defending well as Kalervo loads up on a big left hand.
Norlin looks to score with a jab to the body but Kalervo is just out of range.
Kalervo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kalervo throws a body shot but no joy.
Norlin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kalervo.
Norlin scores with a sloppy right hand. Kalervo should have avoided that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norlin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kalervo moves away.
Kalervo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Norlin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kalervo.
Norlin misses with a body punch
and Kalervo counters with a stiff right hand.
Norlin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #T1#
Norlin looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Norlin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kalervo was well out of range. Poor timing from Norlin.
Kalervo misses with a body kick.
Kalervo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Norlin really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kalervo fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Norlin is out of range.
Norlin throws a body punch but Kalervo moves out of range.
Kalervo doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Norlin throws a one two combo.
Kalervo on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kalervo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Norlin.
Norlin lands with a nice body punch.
Kalervo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kalervo walks into a stiff left hand from Norlin.
A jab from Kalervo finds it's way through Norlin's defenses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Norlin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Norlin lands a really nice looking cross but Kalervo seems unphased. #T2#
Norlin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Norlin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kalervo throws a poor cross that misses #CL#
and Norlin moves into the clinch.
Norlin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kalervo avoids it.
Kalervo lands a hook that snaps the head of Norlin backwards.
Norlin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kalervo avoids it.
Norlin looking to throw knees to the head but Kalervo is blocking nicely.
Kalervo tries to work over Norlin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kalervo avoiding damage as Norlin throws knees to the body.
Norlin tries a knee to the head but Kalervo blocks it.
Kalervo blocks an uppercut.
Norlin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Norlin throws a knee to the head but misses.
Norlin misses with a punch on the inside.
Norlin misses with a knee to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kalervo.
Norlin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kalervo is defending well for now.
Kalervo managing to block the knees to the body from Norlin. #T3#
Kalervo misses with a body punch.
Kalervo gets through Norlin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Norlin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kalervo is defending well for now.
Norlin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kalervo.
Norlin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kalervo misses with a punch to the body.
Kalervo misses with an elbow strike.
Kalervo comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Norlin scores with a knee to the head.
Norlin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Our sources have told us that Norlin has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Kalervo lands a shoulder strike.
Kalervo can't find room to land a body shot as Norlin controls the action.
Norlin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kalervo avoids it.
Kalervo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Norlin trying to land knees to the body.
Norlin scores with a knee to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Norlin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kalervo.
Kalervo managing to block the knees to the body from Norlin.
Norlin takes a shot to the head. #T4#
Kalervo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kalervo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kalervo misses with a punch on the inside.
Norlin tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kalervo throws a head punch that misses.
Kalervo scores with a shoulder strike.
Kalervo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kalervo pushes off an throws an elbow but Norlin leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kalervo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Norlin misses with a knee strike.
Kalervo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Norlin is defending well for now.
Kalervo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Norlin.
Kalervo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Norlin is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kalervo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Norlin missing with knees to the body.
Norlin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kalervo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
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 Petter Norlin will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Kalervo takes a jab right on the kisser.
Norlin is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Norlin swings for the body but Kalervo moves out of range.
Kalervo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Norlin.
Norlin throws a series of punches but Kalervo avoids them all with ease.
Norlin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kalervo manages to avoid it.
Kalervo misses with a hook.
Norlin jabs at Kalervo's body.
Norlin lands a lovely overhand right.
Petter Norlin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Norlin misses with a hook to the body
and Kalervo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kalervo throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norlin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kalervo manages to avoid it.
Kalervo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Norlin.
Kalervo slips a straight right by Norlin.
Norlin misses with a double jab.
Kalervo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Kalervo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Norlin blocks a jab.
Kalervo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Norlin moves away.
Norlin seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Kalervo scores with a nice head shot.
Kalervo tries a low kick but Norlin avoids it.
Sloppy strikes from Norlin. Those never looked like landing.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kalervo.
Kalervo tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Norlin is able to avoid easily.
Some wild striking there from Norlin.
Kalervo wants to counter the offense by Norlin and move into the clinch position.
Kalervo attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kalervo ducks under a wild hook from Norlin.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kalervo! But no joy.
Norlin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kalervo counters with an inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kalervo. Norlin does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Kalervo lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Norlin just misses with a punch to the body.
Norlin misses with a wild body shot.
Norlin on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kalervo misses with a hook. Norlin ducked under it nicely.
Norlin throws a body shot but no joy.
Kalervo lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kalervo.
Kalervo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Norlin.
Norlin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Norlin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kalervo.
Kalervo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Norlin.
Petter Norlin is winning the standup battle so far.
Kalervo misses with a hook.#CL2#
Kalervo drives through and clinches with Norlin against the cage.
Norlin misses with some punches. #T3#
Kalervo lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kalervo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kalervo presses Norlin against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Norlin tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Norlin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kalervo throws an elbow but misses.
Norlin tries a knee to the head but Kalervo blocks it.
Norlin throws an elbow that misses.
Kalervo managing to block the knees to the body from Norlin.
Norlin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Norlin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kalervo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kalervo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Norlin throws a knee to the head but misses.
Norlin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kalervo.
Untamo Kalervo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Norlin unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kalervo.
Norlin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kalervo avoids it.
Kalervo lands an uppercut.#T4#
Kalervo lands a good knee to the midsection. Norlin won't want to take too many of those.
Norlin with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kalervo pushes off an throws an elbow but Norlin leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kalervo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Norlin missing with knees to the body.
Kalervo working Norlin over with knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Kalervo.
Kalervo misses with a body punch.
Norlin has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Kalervo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kalervo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Norlin's elbow.
Kalervo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Kalervo.
Kalervo creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Norlin's defenses.
Kalervo lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT2#
It looks like Petter Norlin has been cut.
Kalervo landing knees to the head.
Kalervo throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kalervo lands an elbow that stopped Norlin in his tracks for a moment.
Norlin looking to throw knees to the head but Kalervo is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Untamo Kalervo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Petter Norlin's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Norlin sizes up Kalervo with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Norlin throws a lazy right hand but Kalervo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kalervo tries to counter with a clinch but Norlin shakes him off and moves away.
A slow jab from Kalervo misses its intended target.
Norlin misses with a body shot.
Kalervo just misses with a punch to the body.
Norlin wants to clinch but Kalervo slips to the side
and Kalervo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kalervo with a body punch. A glancing blow. #CL2#
Kalervo has managed to clinch.
Norlin blocks an elbow strike.
Norlin avoiding damage as Kalervo throws knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norlin blocks an uppercut.
Kalervo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Norlin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kalervo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kalervo managing to block the knees to the body from Norlin.
Norlin avoids the elbow strike from Kalervo, against the cage. #T1#
Kalervo lands an elbow that stopped Norlin in his tracks for a moment.
A hook to the body from Kalervo.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kalervo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Norlin tries to land knees in the clinch but Kalervo avoids the damage to the body.
Norlin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kalervo.
Norlin blocks an elbow strike.
Kalervo avoiding damage as Norlin throws knees to the body.
Kalervo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Norlin.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kalervo throws an elbow but misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kalervo.
Norlin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kalervo.
Norlin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kalervo avoids it.
Norlin missing with knees to the body.
Kalervo utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Norlin lands a nice knee to the body.
Kalervo misses with a punch to the body.
Kalervo scores with a nice hook to the head.#T2#
Norlin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kalervo is defending well for now.
Kalervo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Knees in the clinch landing for Norlin.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Norlin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kalervo.
Kalervo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Norlin avoiding damage as Kalervo throws knees to the body.
Norlin trying to land knees to the body.
Norlin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kalervo is defending well for now.
Kalervo managing to block the knees to the body from Norlin.
Norlin misses with a knee strike.
Kalervo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Norlin tries to land a knee to the head but Kalervo blocks with his arms.
Kalervo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Norlin backwards.
Norlin working aggressively here.
Kalervo avoiding damage as Norlin throws knees to the body.
Norlin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kalervo pushes Norlin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3#
Norlin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kalervo is defending well for now.
Norlin unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kalervo lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Norlin missing with knees to the body.
Norlin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kalervo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Norlin looking to throw knees to the head but Kalervo is blocking nicely.
Norlin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kalervo lands a nice shot to the body.
Kalervo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Norlin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kalervo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kalervo lands a nice knee to the body.
Kalervo connects with a knee to the head.
Kalervo lands an elbow inside.
Kalervo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kalervo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Norlin backwards.
Kalervo scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Norlin blocking some punches.
Norlin trying to land knees to the body.
Untamo Kalervo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
A short uppercut from Kalervo.
Kalervo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Petter Norlin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#ROC2#
Norlin is rocked!
Kalervo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Norlin misses with a knee to the head.
Kalervo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kalervo misses with a punch to the body.
Norlin prevents a body shot from Kalervo.
Norlin trying to land knees to the body.
Norlin managing to block the knees to the body from Kalervo.
Kalervo lands with a left to the head.
Norlin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kalervo.
Kalervo lands a good knee to the midsection. Norlin won't want to take too many of those.
Kalervo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Norlin.
Kalervo tries to throw a body punch but Norlin avoids it by throwing Kalervo back against the cage.
Kalervo lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kalervo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Norlin with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kalervo pushes Norlin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Untamo Kalervo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kalervo 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight for Untamo Kalervo!
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight for Untamo Kalervo!
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight for Untamo Kalervo!

Untamo Kalervo wins by unanimous decision!

Event: Ascension 0401
Date: Apr 01, 2017

#R1#
Kroblur avoids the body shot from Aarnio.
Aarnio has a takedown stuffed.
Aarnio misses with a left hand
and Kroblur counters with a nice uppercut.
Aarnio on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A punch combination from Kroblur misses.
Aarnio throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kroblur counters with a nice body shot.
Kroblur scores with a hook.
Kroblur tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Aarnio was well out of range. Poor timing from Kroblur.
Kroblur cracks Aarnio with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Aarnio keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And Aarnio counters with a quick kick to the body but Kroblur blocks it.
Aarnio throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #TD#
Kroblur gets caught flat footed, as Aarnio shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Kroblur has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Aarnio can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kroblur wants to sweep but no luck.
Kroblur keeping moving, preventing Aarnio from controlling successfully. #T1#
Kroblur looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've been hearing that Aarnio has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Aarnio trying to control the position from guard on top but Kroblur is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aarnio makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kroblur looking to hit a scissor sweep but Aarnio is one step ahead there.
Aarnio trying to control the position from guard on top but Kroblur is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Kroblur has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Aarnio can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kroblur keeping moving, preventing Aarnio from controlling successfully. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kroblur is on top in guard. #REVB#
Kroblur missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB#
Aarnio has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kroblur can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Aarnio looking to control.
Kroblur lands a couple of digs.
Kroblur lands a couple of elbows.
Kroblur landing with the ground and pound.
Aarnio really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kroblur chips away with some ground and pound.
Kroblur throws a big right hand that misses.
Kroblur lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kroblur postures up. #T3#
Kroblur throws a big elbow that misses.
Kroblur working some strikes from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aarnio looking for a sweep. Not yet Aarnio, not yet.
Aarnio manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kroblur manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Aarnio won't allow Kroblur to sweep him here.
Aarnio in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Aarnio lands a couple of elbows.
Aarnio trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Aarnio working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kroblur looking for a sweep. Not yet Kroblur, not yet. #T4#
Aarnio trying to control the position from guard on top but Kroblur is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aarnio 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.
Kroblur wants to sweep but no luck.
Aarnio distracts Kroblur with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Aarnio working some strikes from top position.
Aarnio working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kroblur's head.
Aarnio keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kroblur's head.
Aarnio scoring with some ground and pound.
Kroblur lands a decent shot there.
Aarnio is pushing down on Kroblur's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kroblur is fighting to maintain full guard but Aarnio has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kroblur wants to improve his position but Aarnio is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matt Kroblur dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Kroblur lands a nice shot that snaps Aarnio's head back.
Kroblur throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Aarnio stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Aarnio throws a body shot but no joy.
Aarnio uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kroblur.
Kroblur lands the left hand.
Kroblur swinging wildly here.
Aarnio is looking to counter punch.
Kroblur is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Aarnio.
Kroblur tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Aarnio was well out of range. Poor timing from Kroblur.
Aarnio looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Aarnio chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kroblur can pounce on him.
Aarnio pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Matt Kroblur seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aarnio scores with a hook.
Kroblur scores with a sloppy right hand. Aarnio should have avoided that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kroblur scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kroblur misses with a hook. Aarnio ducked under it nicely.
Kroblur misses the jab.
Aarnio keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Kroblur takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kroblur stuffs the takedown attempt from Aarnio. Aarnio gets slowly back to his feet.
Aarnio looks for the body kick but Kroblur saw that one coming.
Kroblur drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Aarnio defends it well.
Aarnio ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A big left from Kroblur misses.
Aarnio throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kroblur blocks a head kick by Aarnio.
Kroblur blocks the body kick.
Kroblur stuns Aarnio with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kroblur misses with a few strikes there.
Aarnio misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kroblur has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Aarnio throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kroblur checks a leg kick.
Kroblur scores with a decent looking hook.
Kroblur uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Aarnio.
Kroblur blocks a jab.#T2#
Kroblur walks into a straight right hand from Aarnio.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kroblur smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kroblur catches Aarnio with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kroblur throws a lazy right hand but Aarnio sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kroblur looks to land a left hand but Aarnio moved out of range nicely.
Aarnio slips a jab and a cross from Kroblur.
Kroblur has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kroblur there as he acknowledges the shot.
Aarnio shoots for a double leg takedown but Kroblur sprawls well. He's pushed Aarnio's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kroblur ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Aarnio on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kroblur 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.
Kroblur swings for the body but Aarnio moves out of range.
Kroblur throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kroblur misses with a body shot.
Kroblur darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kroblur slips a jab from Aarnio.
Kroblur tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Aarnio was well out of range. Poor timing from Kroblur.#T3#
An inside leg kick lands from Aarnio.
Kroblur is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Aarnio cracks Kroblur with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#TD2#
Kroblur shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Kroblur was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Kroblur scores with punches from side control.
Kroblur sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Aarnio is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Kroblur misses with the ground and pound.
Aarnio regains half guard.
Aarnio slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kroblur looking to pass the guard.
Aarnio avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kroblur works over Aarnio with some ground and pound from guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aarnio 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.
Aarnio bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kroblur's guard. #REVR#
Aarnio will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T4#
Kroblur looking for a sweep. Not yet Kroblur, not yet.
Kroblur keeps trying to improve his position.
Kroblur lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Aarnio had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kroblur defends it easily.
Kroblur must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Aarnio working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kroblur.
Kroblur landing with the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matt Kroblur 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#
Kroblur misses with a low kick.
Kroblur just misses with a punch to the body.
Kroblur looks to score with a jab to the body but Aarnio is just out of range.
Aarnio is looking for a counter combo.
Kroblur fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Aarnio closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kroblur lands a jab.
Aarnio throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kroblur connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #TD2#
Kroblur scores with a takedown into Aarnio's guard.
Kroblur is looking to work some ground and pound but Aarnio has wrist control.
Kroblur postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB#
Kroblur avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kroblur is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Matt Kroblur has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kroblur cracks Aarnio with a solid left hand.#T1##SUB#
Aarnio working for a triangle but Kroblur defends it easily.
Aarnio trying to keep a closed guard but Kroblur is proving a slippery customer.
Kroblur with a nice head shot there.
Kroblur throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kroblur stopping the sweep attempt from Aarnio.
Kroblur with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Aarnio is on top in guard. #REVR#
Kroblur working a defensive guard but Aarnio manages to pass into side control anyway.
Kroblur tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Jari Aarnio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Kroblur manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Kroblur thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Aarnio's head.
My spies in Raztafarai Training Camp inform me that Kroblur has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Aarnio manages to get to full guard.
Kroblur trying to control but Aarnio is working from the bottom.
Kroblur throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Aarnio works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kroblur scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB#
Aarnio is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kroblur is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Kroblur got a little sloppy there for a moment and Aarnio has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kroblur has managed to get both his arms back between Aarnio's legs - danger averted.
Kroblur lands a couple of elbows.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kroblur preventing the sweep.
Kroblur lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Aarnio working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kroblur. #T3#
Aarnio is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Aarnio manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kroblur manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Aarnio with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kroblur wants to sweep but no luck.
Kroblur is still trying to improve position.#SUB2#
Kroblur throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kroblur trying to keep a closed guard but Aarnio is proving a slippery customer.
Matt Kroblur is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Aarnio postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T4#
Kroblur looking to control.
Aarnio scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kroblur manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Aarnio manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##SUB#
Aarnio is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Aarnio keeping moving, preventing Kroblur from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Aarnio had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kroblur defends it easily.
Kroblur connects with a couple of short punches.
Kroblur content to stall in guard here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Matt Kroblur comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kroblur 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: EVO 306:Bashoro vs Obliteratii
Date: Mar 29, 2017

#R1#
Camacho moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Camacho.
Volkov takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Camacho avoids the body shot from Volkov.
Volkov 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.
Camacho on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Camacho uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Volkov.
Camacho has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Abobomination Training in the buildup to the fight.
Camacho connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Camacho throws a front kick that sends Volkov stumbling back into the cage.
Volkov avoids the head kick by Camacho.
Camacho throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Volkov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Volkov misses with an uppercut.
Volkov throws a poor cross that misses
and Camacho counters with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Camacho is looking to score with low kicks.
Volkov tries to clinch but Camacho moves away
and Camacho counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
A clash of legs there as Camacho blocks the low kick.
Volkov falls off balance throwing a combination #TD#
and Camacho counters with a nice double leg into side control. Volkov won't be happy with that. #ES2#
Volkov throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Volkov 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.#T1#
Camacho avoids a kick to the body.
Volkov lands a nice shot to the body.
Volkov misses with a hook.
A shot to the liver by Volkov. Beautiful body shot.
Camacho fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Volkov manages to avoid it.
Volkov looks to score with a jab to the body but Camacho is just out of range.
Volkov connects with a jab.
Nice shot by Camacho.
Camacho moves away from the strike by Volkov.
Volkov throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Volkov throws a right hand that misses
and Camacho counters with a good, hard body kick but Volkov shrugs it off.
A chopping leg kick lands by Camacho.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Volkov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Camacho swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Camacho keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Volkov.
Camacho goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Volkov lands a slapping body shot.
Volkov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Camacho counters with a stiff right hand.
Volkov throws a right and a left that Camacho avoids nicely. #T2#
Camacho steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Volkov. That one must have hurt.
Camacho lands the left hand.
Camacho lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Volkov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Volkov lands with an uppercut that bounces Camacho off the cage and back into range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Volkov.
Volkov scores with a three punch combo!
Volkov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Camacho counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A punch combination from Camacho misses.
Camacho misses with a head kick.
Maxim Vyacheslav Volkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice uppercut there from Camacho.
Nice body punch from Camacho.
Volkov throws a big shot that misses.
Volkov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Camacho. That did some damage!
Camacho connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Volkov misses with a straight right.
Maxim Vyacheslav Volkov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice uppercut lands for Volkov. That snapped Camacho's head back.
Volkov lands a glancing blow to the side of Camacho's head.#T3#
Camacho looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Camacho pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Camacho throws a big shot that misses.
Volkov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Camacho connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Volkov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Camacho on the side of the head.
Volkov misses with a wild combination.
Camacho darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Volkov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Camacho counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Volkov thinking.
Camacho chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Camacho slips a jab from Volkov.
Volkov misses with a straight left.
Volkov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Volkov moves out of range of the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Camacho connects with an inside leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Volkov. #T4#
Volkov takes one on the button.
Camacho is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Camacho dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Volkov. That did some damage!
Camacho goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CUT#
It looks like Maxim Vyacheslav Volkov has been cut.
Volkov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Camacho is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Volkov scores with a three punch combo!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Camacho.
A lazy left from Volkov finds it's target.
Volkov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Volkov is looking to score with low kicks.
Volkov lands a glancing blow to the side of Camacho's head.
Volkov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Volkov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Camacho manages to avoid it.
Camacho lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Camacho lands with a shot to the body.
Camacho lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Volkov just misses with a punch to the body.
Volkov throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Camacho to counter with a crisp jab.
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 Hector Camacho will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Maxim Vyacheslav Volkov's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Volkov misses with a body shot
and Camacho counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Volkov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Camacho.
Maxim Vyacheslav Volkov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Camacho lands a nice looking body shot.
Volkov misses with a hook. Camacho ducked under it nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Camacho on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Camacho keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Camacho takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Volkov takes one on the button.
A looping hook to the body misses from Camacho. Volkov does a little dance to reset his feet.
A nice leg kick lands there from Camacho.
Camacho connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Volkov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #TD#
Camacho shoots in and gets a takedown into Volkov's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Volkov is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Camacho preventing the sweep.
Volkov working a defensive guard but Camacho manages to pass into side control anyway.
Volkov manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T1#
Camacho regains full guard. Nicely done.
Camacho lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Camacho won't allow Volkov to sweep him here.
Camacho content to stall in guard here.
Camacho missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Camacho won't allow Volkov to sweep him here.
Volkov working a defensive guard here.
Camacho passes into half guard. #T2#
Camacho 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.
Camacho seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Nice strikes from Camacho there.
Camacho is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Volkov wants to hold on but Camacho pushes him away.
Camacho unloading with bombs!#ROC#
Volkov is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Volkov is desperately trying to improve his position but Camacho has a good base and remains in mount.
Volkov is still in real trouble! Can Camacho finish him?
Camacho 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.
Camacho with shots to the head and body - Volkov looks very uncomfortable down there.
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 big strike lands for Camacho! That's really hurt Volkov and he's turned his back - Camacho keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Camacho jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hector Camacho!
Post fight, an emotional Hector Camacho said 'Go ahead and tell everybody, I'm the man, Cortes, its time bro, I'm coming for that belt.'.

Event: Gladiators FN Pepper vs Aoki
Date: Mar 27, 2017

#R1#
Carnevore displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Phillips. #KD#
Carnevore lands a big right hand that sends Phillips crashing to the mat! Carnevore stays standing though and waves Phillips back to his feet!#CUT#
It looks like Maxwell Phillips has been cut.
Phillips shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Carnevore sprawls well. Carnevore wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Phillips gets slowly back to his feet.
Crack! Carnevore connects with the perfect overhand right and Phillips falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Carnevore!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ilir Carnevore!
An out of breath and clearly excited Ilir Carnevore thanked FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!) for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: Ascension 0325
Date: Mar 25, 2017

#R1#
Tsuyoshi clobbers Malmsteen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CUT2#
It looks like Yngwie Malmsteen has been cut.
A big right from Tsuyoshi misses.
Tsuyoshi throws a hook but Malmsteen blocks it.
Malmsteen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tsuyoshi moves away.
No joy there for Tsuyoshi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tsuyoshi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Malmsteen.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tsuyoshi.
Tsuyoshi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Malmsteen wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Tsuyoshi throws a lazy right hand but Malmsteen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Malmsteen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Malmsteen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Malmsteen there as he acknowledges the shot.
Malmsteen avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tsuyoshi.
Fujiwara Tsuyoshi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tsuyoshi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tsuyoshi lands a nice looking body shot.
Tsuyoshi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tsuyoshi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Malmsteen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tsuyoshi slips a jab from Malmsteen.#T1#
Malmsteen avoids the body shot from Tsuyoshi.
Tsuyoshi misses with a lunging right hand
and Malmsteen counters with a stiff right hand.
Tsuyoshi throws a hook to the side of Malmsteen's head but Malmsteen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tsuyoshi throws a body punch but Malmsteen moves out of range.
Malmsteen lands a right hook to the body.
Tsuyoshi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Malmsteen.
Malmsteen tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Tsuyoshi manages to circle out of the way.
Nice straight punches there by Tsuyoshi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tsuyoshi.
Tsuyoshi throws a hook but Malmsteen blocks it.
Malmsteen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Tsuyoshi checks it well.
Malmsteen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tsuyoshi.
A nice leg kick lands there from Malmsteen.
Tsuyoshi throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Malmsteen counter with a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tsuyoshi connects with a nice looking jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Tsuyoshi misses the target.
Malmsteen swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Tsuyoshi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Malmsteen doesn't seem bothered though. #T2#
Tsuyoshi misses with an uppercut #CL#
and Malmsteen counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Malmsteen.
Tsuyoshi lands a nice knee to the body.
Malmsteen has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Tsuyoshi tries to land knees in the clinch but Malmsteen avoids the damage to the body.
Tsuyoshi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Malmsteen.
Malmsteen tries a body shot but Tsuyoshi blocks it.
Malmsteen avoiding damage as Tsuyoshi throws knees to the body.
Malmsteen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A shot in the inside from Malmsteen.
Tsuyoshi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Malmsteen is defending well for now.
Malmsteen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Malmsteen has a couple of punches blocked by Tsuyoshi.
Malmsteen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Malmsteen lands a left hand.
Malmsteen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Malmsteen.
Malmsteen takes a knee to the side of the body.
Tsuyoshi tries to land knees in the clinch but Malmsteen avoids the damage to the body.
Tsuyoshi tries to land knees in the clinch but Malmsteen avoids the damage to the body. #T3#
Tsuyoshi tries to land knees in the clinch but Malmsteen avoids the damage to the body.
Tsuyoshi blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tsuyoshi.
Tsuyoshi trying to land knees to the body.
Malmsteen misses with the head strike.
Malmsteen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Malmsteen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tsuyoshi throws an elbow that misses.
Tsuyoshi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tsuyoshi scores a nice knee to the body.
Malmsteen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tsuyoshi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Malmsteen is defending well for now.
Malmsteen managing to block the knees to the body from Tsuyoshi.
Malmsteen has a couple of punches blocked by Tsuyoshi.
Tsuyoshi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Malmsteen's elbow.
Tsuyoshi utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Still in the clinch, Malmsteen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tsuyoshi putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Malmsteen in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.#T4#
Tsuyoshi putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Malmsteen in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Tsuyoshi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Malmsteen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Malmsteen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Malmsteen misses with a punch to the body.
Malmsteen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Malmsteen avoiding damage as Tsuyoshi throws knees to the body.
Malmsteen avoiding damage as Tsuyoshi throws knees to the body.
Malmsteen tries to work over Tsuyoshi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Malmsteen blocks a body shot from Tsuyoshi.
Malmsteen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Malmsteen avoiding damage as Tsuyoshi throws knees to the body.
Tsuyoshi tries to land knees in the clinch but Malmsteen avoids the damage to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tsuyoshi crunches a lovely knee into Malmsteen's ribcage.
Tsuyoshi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Malmsteen avoiding damage as Tsuyoshi throws knees to the body.
Tsuyoshi tries to land knees in the clinch but Malmsteen avoids the damage to the body.
Tsuyoshi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Malmsteen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fujiwara Tsuyoshi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yngwie Malmsteen's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Malmsteen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Tsuyoshi scores with a sloppy right hand. Malmsteen should have avoided that one.
Tsuyoshi lands a lovely overhand right.
Malmsteen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tsuyoshi thows a leg kick but Malmsteen checks it
and Malmsteen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tsuyoshi throws a wild body kick that Malmsteen sees coming a mile off.
Malmsteen blocks the body kick.
Fujiwara Tsuyoshi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tsuyoshi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tsuyoshi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tsuyoshi throws a leg kick but Malmsteen sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Tsuyoshi throws a body punch but Malmsteen moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malmsteen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tsuyoshi.
A counter left hand to the body from Malmsteen misses its target.
Malmsteen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Tsuyoshi tries a low kick but Malmsteen avoids it.#T1#
Tsuyoshi throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Malmsteen counters with a straight right hand.
Tsuyoshi misses with a straight left.
Malmsteen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Malmsteen throws a body punch but Tsuyoshi moves out of range.
Tsuyoshi cracks Malmsteen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Tsuyoshi misses with a leg kick
and Malmsteen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Malmsteen throws a hook but Tsuyoshi avoids it easily.
Tsuyoshi has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Malmsteen finds it's way round the side to connect with Tsuyoshi's head. #ROC#
Tsuyoshi is rocked!
Tsuyoshi misses with an uppercut
and Malmsteen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tsuyoshi is still on wobbly legs! Can Malmsteen finish him?
Tsuyoshi throws a combination that misses
and Malmsteen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tsuyoshi thinking.
Tsuyoshi is breathing heavily.#CL#
Malmsteen pushes Tsuyoshi up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Malmsteen tries to throw a body punch but Tsuyoshi avoids it by throwing Malmsteen back against the cage.
Tsuyoshi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Malmsteen is defending well for now.
Malmsteen lands a right hand.
A right hook to the body lands for Malmsteen.
Tsuyoshi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Malmsteen avoids it.
Malmsteen has a couple of punches blocked by Tsuyoshi.
Malmsteen misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Tsuyoshi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Malmsteen is defending well for now.
Malmsteen lands with a light punch inside.
Malmsteen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tsuyoshi trying to land knees to the body.
Malmsteen misses with some punches.
Malmsteen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Malmsteen throws a punch but it's blocked by Tsuyoshi.
Malmsteen lands a nice uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Malmsteen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Knees to the body from Tsuyoshi.
Tsuyoshi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Malmsteen is defending well for now.
Malmsteen gets through Tsuyoshi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Malmsteen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Malmsteen managing to block the knees to the body from Tsuyoshi.
Tsuyoshi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tsuyoshi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Malmsteen avoids it.
Tsuyoshi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Malmsteen.
Malmsteen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tsuyoshi throws an elbow that misses.
Tsuyoshi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tsuyoshi tries to land knees in the clinch but Malmsteen avoids the damage to the body.
Malmsteen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Malmsteen scores with a hook to the body.#T3#
Malmsteen lands a hook that snaps the head of Tsuyoshi backwards.
Malmsteen lands a body punch in the clinch.
Malmsteen scores with a shoulder strike.
Tsuyoshi throws an elbow that misses.
Malmsteen lands with a right to the head.
Tsuyoshi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Malmsteen swings wildly with an uppercut but Tsuyoshi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Malmsteen lands a big right hand that drops Tsuyoshi! The killer instinct kicks in and Malmsteen finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Malmsteen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yngwie Malmsteen!

Event: EVO 304: Bashorov vs Kakoullis
Date: Mar 18, 2017

#R1#
Volkov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sokol moves away.
Volkov gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Sokol counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A punch lands to the side of Sokol 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Volkov throws a nice looking combination but Sokol bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL#
Volkov gets tackled into the cage by Sokol. Sokol maintains the clinch.
Sokol prevents a body shot from Volkov.
Volkov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Volkov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Volkov misses with the head strike.
Volkov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sokol blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Volkov.
Sokol throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sokol lands a left hand that snaps the head of Volkov backwards.
Volkov throws a punch but it's blocked by Sokol.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sokol.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sokol scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sokol lands a hook to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Volkov.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sokol.
Volkov tries to work over Sokol's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Volkov has a couple of punches blocked by Sokol. #T1#
Sokol lands a shoulder strike.
Sokol lands a hook to the side of the head.#CUT#
It looks like Maxim Vyacheslav Volkov has been cut.
Sokol misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sokol is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Volkov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sokol lands with a short shot to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Volkov.
Volkov has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Sokol seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Volkov can turn it around.
Sokol lands a nice shot to the body.
Sokol tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short body shot lands from Sokol as the two fighters clinch.
Volkov throws a punch but it's blocked by Sokol.
Volkov works on Sokol's body with a couple of short punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Volkov.
Volkov swings wildly with an uppercut but Sokol uses good head movement to avoid it.
Volkov presses Sokol against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Volkov scores with a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sokol tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Volkov's elbow.
Volkov blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Sokol lands a nice elbow.
Volkov misses with some punches.
Volkov misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice left hand lands by Sokol.
Sokol leaning his opponent against the cage.
Sokol throws a head punch that misses.
Sokol landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Sokol misses with a hook from the clinch.
Volkov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Volkov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Volkov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sokol creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Volkov's defenses.
Volkov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sokol lands a nice shot to the body.
Sokol blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Volkov fails to land.
Sokol fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Volkov. #T3##BC2#
Volkov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sokol with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Maxim Vyacheslav Volkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Volkov tries to keep at a distance but Sokol has taken the fight into the clinch.
Volkov misses with a punch to the body.
Sokol misses with a hook from the clinch.
Volkov tries to throw a body punch but Sokol avoids it by throwing Volkov back against the cage.
Sokol lands a hook that snaps the head of Volkov backwards.
Volkov tries a body shot but Sokol blocks it.
Sokol misses with the head strike.
Volkov gets through Sokol's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Volkov working aggressively here.
Sokol looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Volkov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sokols head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Sokol just misses with a elbow thrown towards Volkov's brow.
Good body shot from Volkov.
A head punch on the inside from Volkov fails to land.
Sokol throws a punch but it's blocked by Volkov.
Sokol lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sokol blocks a body shot from Volkov.
A left hand lands to the body for Sokol. #T4#
Volkov can't find room to land a body shot as Sokol controls the action.
Sokol lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sokol throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Volkovs head.
Volkov working aggressively here.
Volkov blocks an elbow strike.
Volkov misses with the head strike.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Volkov swings wildly with an uppercut but Sokol uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sokol blocks an uppercut.
Sokol lands a damaging elbow.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Volkov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sokol blocks an uppercut.
Sokol throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sokol throws a head punch that misses.
Sokol lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sokol lands a right hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sokol.
Volkov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A shot in the inside from Sokol.
Volkov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcin Sokol dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Maxim Vyacheslav Volkov's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Volkov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sokol.
Sokol blocks a head kick by Volkov.
Volkov feints and then cracks Sokol's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sokol down.
Sokol scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Good exchange - Volkov coming out on top.
Sokol moves out of range of the body kick from Volkov.
Sokol throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Volkov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sokol looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sokol dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Volkov. That did some damage!
Volkov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sokol jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Volkov looks to land a body kick but Sokol moved away.
Sokol moves away from the strike by Volkov.
Volkov misses with a hook.
Volkov throws a jab when Sokol was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkov just misses with a punch to the body.
Volkov misses with a looping left.
Sokol throws a nice inside leg kick.
Volkov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sokol.
A big left from Sokol misses.
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!
Sokol lands a leg kick that knocks Volkov off balance momentarily.
Volkov throws a leg kick which misses Sokol's front leg but catches the back leg as Sokol tries to avoid it. #T1#
Sokol connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Volkov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
As Volkov backs away, Sokol returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Volkov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sokol misses with a low kick.
Volkov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Volkov misses with a looping left.
Volkov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A head kick misses from Volkov.
Volkov swings for the body but Sokol moves out of range.
Volkov scores with a leg kick.
Sokol connects with the punch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sokol throws a jab when Volkov was well out of range.
Volkov throws a half hearted mid kick.
The crowd cheers as Volkov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sokol doesn't seem phased though.
Volkov moves out of range of the strikes.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Volkov lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Sokol has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sokol and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A left and a right from Sokol both land. Nice combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Volkov connects with a body shot.
Volkov throws a right and a left that both miss.#T2#
Volkov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sokol throws a jab when Volkov was well out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Volkov.
A big right from Sokol misses.
Volkov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Volkov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sokol throws a push kick but Volkov slaps the foot to one side.
Volkov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sokol walks into a jab.
Sokol checks a leg kick nicely.
Sokol wants to slow Volkov down by chopping away at his legs.
Sokol takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Volkov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Sokol fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sokol throws a head kick that misses.
Volkov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Volkov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Volkov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sokol moves away.
Sokol connects with a right hand. Volkov shakes it off.
Sokol throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T3#
Volkov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Maxim Vyacheslav Volkov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Volkov throws a hook to the side of Sokol's head but Sokol sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Volkov tries to clinch but Sokol moves out of range.
Volkov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Sokol throwing a counter right hand but Volkov manages to avoid it.
Sokol swinging wildly here.
Sokol tries to score with a low kick but Volkov moves his leg out of the way.
Sokol sizes up Volkov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Donk. Sokol catches Volkov right on the button with a cross.
Volkov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sokol 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.
Sokol scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Maxim Vyacheslav Volkov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sokol checks a leg kick.
Sokol misses with a head kick. #CL#
Sokol has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sokol lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sokol blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Volkov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sokols head.
Sokol trying to stall but Volkov improves his position. #T4#
A short body shot lands from Volkov as the two fighters clinch.
Sokol has a couple of punches blocked by Volkov.
Volkov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sokol lands an uppercut.
Sokol has a couple of punches blocked by Volkov.
Good body shot from Volkov.
Volkov misses with some punches.
Volkov misses with some punches.
Sokol lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Sokol unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Sokol blocks an uppercut.
Volkov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Volkov has a couple of punches blocked by Sokol.
Volkov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Volkov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Volkov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sokol blocks an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Sokol.
Volkov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Maxim Vyacheslav Volkov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Maxim Vyacheslav Volkov's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Volkov moves in looking to clinch but Sokol pushes him off.
Volkov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Volkov misses with the combination.
Sokol chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Volkov can pounce on him.
Sokol connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Volkov misses with a head kick.
Sokol swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Volkov tries to land a leg kick but Sokol saw it coming and moves away.
Volkov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Sokol fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Volkov manages to avoid it.
Nice body kick from Sokol.
Volkov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Sokol.
Volkov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
An inside leg kick from Volkov misses.
Sokol lands a jab to Volkov's midsection.
Volkov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Volkov looks to land a left hand but Sokol moved out of range nicely.
Sokol checks the leg kick.
Sokol lands with a nice body punch. #T1#
Volkov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sokol slips under a jab from Volkov.
Volkov looks to score with a jab to the body but Sokol is just out of range.
Volkov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sokol moves away.
Sokol feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A low kick from Volkov is predictable there
and Sokol counters with a nice uppercut.
Sokol turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sokol darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sokol takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Volkov.
Sokol lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CL#
Sokol rushes Volkov and presses him up against the cage.
Sokol blocks a body shot from Volkov.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sokol creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Marcin Sokol has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Volkov misses with a hook from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Volkov.
Volkov misses with a punch to the body.
Volkov works on Sokol's body with a couple of short punches.
Volkov misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
A nice left hand lands by Sokol.
Volkov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Volkov lands a shot to the body.
Volkov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sokol.
Volkov swings wildly with an uppercut but Sokol uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sokol scores with a shot to the side of Volkov's head.
Sokol misses with the head strike.
Volkov struggles to land a body shot inside as Sokol controls his hands.
Sokol prevents a body shot from Volkov.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sokol.
Volkov trying to control the position but instead, Sokol has worked for underhooks and has pushed Volkov into the cage.
Sokol scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Volkov misses with a punch to the body.
Sokol lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Volkov. #T3#
Volkov misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice left hand lands by Sokol.
Sokol working aggressively here.
Sokol's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Volkov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sokol softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Volkov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sokol blocking some punches.
Sokol lands an elbow just above Volkov 's eye.
Sokol lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #ROC#
Volkov is rocked!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Volkov.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sokol.
Sokol stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sokol scores with a shoulder strike.
Volkov is still on wobbly legs! Can Sokol finish him?
Volkov takes an elbow to the temple.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Volkov.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sokol lands a right hand that snaps the head of Volkov backwards.
Sokol creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Volkov's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Volkov drops to his knees and Sokol pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marcin Sokol!

Event: Ascension 0315
Date: Mar 15, 2017

#R1#
Lockyer throws a front kick that sends Kroblur stumbling back into the cage.
A telegraphed right hand from Lockyer misses the target.
Lockyer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kroblur.
It looked like Kroblur was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lockyer.
Kroblur 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.
Kroblur takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nice shot by Kroblur.
Kroblur throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lockyer fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kroblur has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Lockyer takes one to the chin there.
Good leg kick by Lockyer there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kroblur blocks a head kick by Lockyer.
Lockyer will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kroblur clobbers Lockyer with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kroblur jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A slow jab from Kroblur misses its intended target.
Kroblur throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kroblur throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lockyer stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A cross from Kroblur lands.
Kroblur jabs Lockyer to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A swing and a miss from Kroblur.
Lockyer 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.
Kroblur shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lockyer pinned against the cage. Lockyer gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T1#
Lockyer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kroblur.
Kroblur swings for the body but Lockyer moves out of range.
Lockyer feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kroblurs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Lockyer misses with a body kick.
Kroblur feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lockyers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kroblur misses with a hook
and Lockyer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lockyer lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lockyer walks into a jab.
Kroblur blocks a jab.
Matt Kroblur seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A swing and a miss from Kroblur.
Lockyer moves out of range of the strikes.
Kroblur scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Lockyer throws a jab but it's blocked by Kroblur.
Lockyer is looking to score with low kicks.
Kroblur's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lockyer under the eye.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lockyer takes a swing at Kroblur's ribcage but misses. #T2#
Lockyer looks to score with a jab to the body but Kroblur is just out of range.
Kroblur throws a body shot but no joy.
Jab from Lockyer.
A jab from Lockyer misses.
Kroblur takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kroblur is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Lockyer gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A big left from Lockyer misses.
A right-left combo lands from Kroblur.
Lockyer tries to work over Kroblur's front leg with a kick but Kroblur checks it.
Lockyer slips a jab from Kroblur.
Kroblur digs a good body shot into Lockyer's ribs.
Kroblur scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lockyer doesn't seem bothered though.
Lockyer swings for the body but Kroblur moves out of range.
Kroblur scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A bone on bone clash there as Kroblur blocks the leg kick.
Lockyer scores with a hook.
Lockyer misses with a hook. Kroblur ducked under it nicely.
A lazy left from Kroblur finds it's target.#T3#
Lockyer fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lockyer throws an overhand right that lands on Kroblur's shoulder, as Kroblur tries to avoid the shot.
Kroblur scores with a nice head shot.
Kroblur misses with an uppercut.
Kroblur bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lockyer's head backwards.
Lockyer scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lockyer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kroblur.
Kroblur lands a slapping body shot. #TD#
Kroblur throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Lockyer was covering up waiting for the punch and Kroblur finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Kroblur throws a big right hand that misses.
Kroblur throws an elbow that misses. Lockyer uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kroblur's guard. Nice move by Lockyer!#REVB#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lockyer in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lockyer working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kroblur looking for a sweep. Not yet Kroblur, not yet. #T4#
Lockyer with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lockyer throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB#
Kroblur had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lockyer defends it easily.
Lockyer scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kroblur wants to sweep here but Lockyer controlling him for the moment.
Lockyer would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Kroblur is trying to keep Lockyer in close.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lockyer working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kroblur avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kroblur is trying to control the position from the bottom.
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 Matt Kroblur will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Lockyer dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kroblur. That did some damage!
Kroblur misses with a shot to the body
and Lockyer counters with a straight right hand.
Lockyer closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Lockyer takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Lockyer swinging wildly here.
Kroblur shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lockyer but Lockyer pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lockyer lands a body shot.
Kroblur lands with a hook. Lockyer tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kroblur tries to clinch but Lockyer is having none of it.
Lockyer takes a swing at Kroblur's ribcage but misses.
Lockyer lands a slapping body shot.
Kroblur misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lockyer.
Matt Kroblur is winning the standup battle so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lockyer throws a body punch but Kroblur moves out of range.
Kroblur avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T1#
Lockyer swings for the body but Kroblur moves out of range.
Lockyer throws a lazy right hand but Kroblur sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kroblur half committed to a counter leg kick.
Lockyer throws a looping overhand right but Kroblur ducks down to avoid it.
Kroblur has his takedown stuffed
and Lockyer counters with a straight right hand.
Lockyer swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kroblur.
Kroblur looks to throw the jab but Lockyer is out of range.
Lockyer looks to land a combination but Kroblur avoids it well.
Lockyer misses with an uppercut.
Lockyer scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kroblur doesn't seem bothered though.
Lockyer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kroblur.
Lockyer loads up on a big right hand but Kroblur slips the punch.
Lockyer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kroblur.
Kroblur misses with a leg kick.
Lockyer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kroblur fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lockyer.
Kroblur scoring well with a low kick there.
Kroblur cracks Lockyer with an open hand slap.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kroblur misses with a looping left.
Kroblur displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lockyer throws out the jab.
Darren Lockyer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lockyer.
Lockyer takes one to the chin there.#TD#
Kroblur throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Lockyer was covering up waiting for the punch and Kroblur finishes the takedown easily into guard. #ES2#
Lockyer kicks Kroblur off and gets to his feet.
Kroblur throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lockyer.
Kroblur throws the left hand but Lockyer avoids the punch easily.
Lockyer takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Lockyer lands a jab.
Lockyer looks to land a body kick but Kroblur moved away.
Lockyer blocks a low kick nicely.
Kroblur misses with a right hand
and Lockyer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kroblur goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#T3#
Lockyer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kroblur.
Lockyer throws an overhand right that lands on Kroblur's shoulder, as Kroblur tries to avoid the shot.
Kroblur closes the distance and clinches up with Lockyer, looking for a takedown. Kroblur pushes Lockyer against the cage but Lockyer circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Kroblur. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lockyer looks to land a right hand but Kroblur moved out of range.
Kroblur throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lockyer misses with a hook.
Kroblur shoots in but Lockyer avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kroblur checks a leg kick.
Lockyer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kroblur.
A right-left combo lands from Lockyer.
Lockyer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kroblur sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kroblur swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lockyer checks a leg kick. #TD#
Kroblur scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lockyer manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kroblur's best efforts.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kroblur thows a huge punch but Lockyer dodges it nicely.
Kroblur throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T4#
Kroblur throwing shots but Lockyer is blocking nicely.
Lockyer is trying to stand.
Kroblur thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lockyer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lockyer blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kroblur.
Lockyer wants to get back to his feet.
Lockyer is looking for a sweep. Kroblur is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kroblur throwing shots but Lockyer is blocking nicely.
Kroblur missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kroblur trying to advance position but Lockyer counters by regaining guard.
Lockyer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Darren Lockyer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Kroblur scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lockyer throws a hook but Kroblur avoids it easily.
Kroblur staying out of range there.
Kroblur throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lockyer misses with a leg kick.
Lockyer moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Lockyer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lockyer throws a body punch but Kroblur moves out of range.
Lockyer misses with a right hand
letting Kroblur counter with a right hand.
Lockyer moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kroblur misses with a body kick.
A big left from Lockyer misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kroblur misses with a right hand
and Lockyer counters with a nice uppercut.
Kroblur connects with a body shot.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Kroblur.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lockyer regains half guard, as Kroblur was trying to land strikes. #T1#
Lockyer pushes Kroblur off looking to stand but Kroblur dives back in and keeps control.
Kroblur is trying to control. Lockyer wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kroblur thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Darren Lockyer has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kroblur working Lockyer over with strikes.
Lockyer is looking for a sweep. Kroblur is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kroblur looks to land a strike but Lockyer avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Kroblur working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lockyer looking to control.
Kroblur throws an elbow that misses. Lockyer uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kroblur's guard. Nice move by Lockyer!#REVB#
Kroblur is trying to control the position but Lockyer postures up. #SUB#
Kroblur working for a triangle but Lockyer defends it easily. #SUB#
Kroblur is looking for a triangle but Lockyer pushes his legs off easily. #T2#
Lockyer working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Kroblur looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Lockyer passes into half guard.
Lockyer seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Lockyer is trying to control. Kroblur wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Kroblur looking for submissions off his back.
Lockyer scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T3#
Lockyer wants to stand up but Kroblur is controlling the position.
Lockyer working over Kroblur with some ground and pound. Kroblur looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kroblur is refusing to be controlled, as Lockyer sits in half guard.
Lockyer performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Kroblur tries to get to full guard but Lockyer has control of the leg. #SUB#
Kroblur is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lockyer pulls his head out easily.
Lockyer looks to land a strike but Kroblur avoids it nicely and regains full guard.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kroblur has momentary wrist control but Lockyer slips an elbow through the middle.
Lockyer has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Kroblur is proving hard to escape from.
Kroblur looking for a sweep. Not yet Kroblur, not yet. #SUB#
Kroblur had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lockyer defends it easily.
Lockyer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kroblur is keeping the position for now. #SU2#
Lockyer stands up and waves to Kroblur to follow him.
Lockyer takes a swing at Kroblur's ribcage but misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kroblur has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lockyer finds it's way round the side to connect with Kroblur's head.
Lockyer's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Lockyer duly obliges.
A slow jab from Kroblur misses its intended target.
Lockyer has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Kroblur.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Darren Lockyer.
Well Lockyer 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: Helsinki Fighting League: 52
Date: Feb 25, 2017

#R1#
Infamous takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Norlin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Infamous loads up on a big right hand but Norlin slips the punch.
Norlin takes a swing at Infamous's ribcage but misses.
Infamous throws an overhand right that lands on Norlin's shoulder, as Norlin tries to avoid the shot.
Infamous looks to throw the jab but Norlin is out of range.
Infamous throws a predictable looking body shot
and Norlin counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Infamous thinking.
Norlin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Norlin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Norlin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Infamous fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Norlin manages to avoid it.
Infamous uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Norlin.
Dave Infamous seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Norlin. Infamous does a little dance to reset his feet.
Norlin lands with a nice body punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Infamous shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Infamous throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Norlin fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Infamous drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Norlin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Infamous throws a hook but Norlin blocks it.
Norlin jabs Infamous right on the nose. Infamous blinks but takes it well.#T1#
A lazy left from Infamous finds it's target.
Infamous looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Infamous shoots in for a double leg but Norlin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Infamous looks to land a right hand but Norlin moved out of range.
Infamous scores with a body shot.
Infamous throws a hook but Norlin avoids it easily.
Norlin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Norlin is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Infamous rather than just go for the knockout.
Infamous throws a hook to the side of Norlin's head but Norlin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Norlin's jab looks to have found its range, popping Infamous under the eye.
Infamous throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Norlin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Norlin lands a nice shot to the body.
Infamous has a takedown stuffed.
A jab from Infamous misses.
Infamous lands the left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Infamous takes a swing at Norlin's ribcage but misses.
Norlin steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Infamous.
Norlin lands a jab to Infamous's midsection.
Norlin slips under a jab.#T2#
Nice defenses there by Norlin.
Infamous swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Norlin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Infamous misses with a two punch combination.
A nice combination there by Norlin.
Nice sprawl there from Norlin as Infamous shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave Infamous. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Infamous shoots in looking for a takedown but Norlin manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Infamous's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Infamous takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Norlin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Infamous.
Infamous throwing a counter right hand but Norlin manages to avoid it.
Norlin lands a slapping body shot.
Norlin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Infamous stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Infamous looks to land a right hand but Norlin moved out of range.
Norlin lands with an uppercut that bounces Infamous off the cage and back into range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Infamous.
Infamous keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Infamous swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Infamous throws a body shot but no joy.
Norlin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Infamous.#T3#
Infamous misses with a looping right.
Norlin is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Infamous throws a body shot but no joy.
Infamous on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Norlin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Infamous moves away.
Infamous is looking to counter punch.
Norlin takes a swing at Infamous's ribcage but misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Infamous misses the target.
Norlin connects with a body shot that sends Infamous's belly button to the back.
A jab lands there for Norlin.
Infamous throws a looping overhand right but Norlin ducks down to avoid it. #CL2#
Norlin moves into the clinch.
Norlin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Infamous is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Norlin's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Norlin landing knees to the body.
Infamous is trying to pull guard but Norlin has him pressed against the cage.
Norlin gets underhooks to prevent Infamous's takedown attempt.
Norlin creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Norlin landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Infamous misses with some punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Infamous tries to pull guard but Norlin holds him up against the cage and eventually Infamous drops back down to his feet.
A head punch on the inside from Infamous fails to land. #T4#
Norlin landing knees to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Dave Infamous has been cut.
Infamous tries for a takedown. No joy.
Knees in the clinch landing for Norlin.
Infamous is breathing heavily.
Infamous tries to pull guard but Norlin won't allow it.
Infamous tries to pull guard but Norlin won't allow it.
Norlin with a knee to the head.
Norlin landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Norlin lands an elbow inside that Infamous shrugs off.
Norlin has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Infamous drops down looking for an ankle pick but Norlin pulls his leg out and moves away.
Infamous takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Norlin lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Norlin fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Infamous looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Norlin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Infamous thows a left - swing and a miss!
Norlin closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Infamous throws a lazy right hand but Norlin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Petter Norlin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dave Infamous's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Nice straight punches there by Norlin. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Norlin.
Infamous misses with a straight left.
Norlin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Infamous shoots in looking for a takedown but Norlin manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Infamous's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Norlin scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Infamous doesn't seem bothered though.
Infamous throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Norlin connects with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Infamous.
Infamous throws a body shot but no joy.
Norlin has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Norlin works Infamous's body with a nice hook.
Infamous misses with a straight right.
Infamous takes one on the button.
Norlin misses with a body shot.
Norlin throws a series of punches but Infamous avoids them all with ease.
Norlin scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Norlin takes a swing at Infamous's ribcage but misses.
Jab, jab by Norlin - just one landing.
Infamous throws a combination that misses #CL2#
and Norlin counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Norlin.
Infamous lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T1#
Infamous goes for a takedown in the clinch but Norlin prevents it.
Norlin unloads a knee to the mid-section. Infamous lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Norlin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Infamous backwards.
Norlin lands with a right to the head.
Infamous tries to pull guard but Norlin won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave Infamous. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Infamous is trying to pull guard but Norlin turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Norlin scores with a knee to the head.
Norlin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Norlin lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Norlin unloads a knee to the mid-section. Infamous lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A knee to the head by Norlin.
Knees in the clinch landing for Norlin.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Norlin obliges.
Norlin is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Norlin with a knee to the head.
Norlin lands a knee to the body.
Norlin utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Norlin using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body. #T2#
Norlin using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Norlin connects with a knee to the head.
Norlin works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Norlin scores a nice knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Norlin.
Norlin connects with a knee to the head.
Petter Norlin seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Norlin crunches a lovely knee into Infamous's ribcage.
Norlin is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Norlin.
Norlin scores with a knee to the head.
Norlin connects with a nasty looking knee right to Infamous's face.
Infamous is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Norlin to keep the fight standing.
Norlin landing knees to the head.
A knee to the head by Norlin.
Norlin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Infamous has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Infamous jumps guard but Norlin stands there with Infamous around his waist. Infamous gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Infamous takes a knee to the side of the body. #T3#
Infamous takes a knee right on the jaw!
Norlin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Infamous blocks it with crossed arms.
Infamous drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Norlin gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Norlin gets underhooks to prevent Infamous's takedown attempt.
Norlin connects with a knee to the head.
Norlin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Norlin gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Infamous.
Norlin with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Norlin. #ROC2#
Infamous is rocked!#CUT2#
Dave Infamous's cut is getting worse.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Norlin obliges.
Oh Infamous is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Norlin lands a knee to the head.
Norlin lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Norlin unloads a knee to the mid-section. Infamous lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Norlin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Infamous blocks it with crossed arms.
Norlin with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Infamous managing to block the knees to the body from Norlin.
Infamous jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Norlin walks away with a smile on his face. Infamous gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Infamous is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Infamous scores with a one two! Norlin had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Infamous dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Infamous gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL2#
and Norlin counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #T4#
Norlin unloads a knee to the mid-section. Infamous lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Infamous drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Infamous tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A short body shot lands from Norlin as the two fighters clinch.
Infamous takes a knee to the side of the body.
Norlin scores with a knee to the head.
Infamous wants to take the fight to the mat but Norlin manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Norlin landing knees to the head.
Norlin with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Norlin with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Infamous seems to have got his legs back now.
Norlin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Infamous is defending well for now.
Infamous wants a takedown.
Norlin connects with a nasty looking knee right to Infamous's face. #TD#
Infamous pulls guard successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Infamous had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Norlin defends it easily.
Norlin controls from within his opponent's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.#SUB#
Infamous escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Norlin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Petter Norlin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dave Infamous's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Norlin ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Norlin fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Norlin clobbers Infamous with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nice body punch from Norlin.
Norlin avoids the body shot from Infamous.
Norlin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Infamous.
Infamous's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Norlin connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Infamous scrambles back to his feet.
Norlin takes a swing at Infamous's ribcage but misses.
A big right from Infamous misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Infamous misses the jab.
Infamous misses with a hook.
Norlin jabs Infamous to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Petter Norlin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Infamous cracks Norlin with an open hand slap.
A looping hook to the body misses from Infamous. Norlin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Some wild striking there from Infamous.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Norlin scores with a nice strike.
Infamous takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Norlin lands a right hook to the body. #CL2#
Norlin closes the distance and clinches.
Norlin unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Norlin misses with a knee to the head.
Infamous jumps guard but Norlin turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Norlin lands with a right to the head.
Infamous takes a knee to the side of the body.
Infamous has Norlin pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Norlin manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Norlin landing knees to the head.
Norlin lands a knee to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Norlin with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Norlin obliges.
Norlin landing some nice looking knees to the body. #T2#
Norlin utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Norlin is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Norlin lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Norlin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Infamous tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Norlin smiles and moves away.
Petter Norlin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave Infamous. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Norlin scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters circling - Infamous throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Infamous misses with a hook
and Norlin counters with a right hand to the body.
A combination from Norlin does no damage.
Norlin swings for the body but Infamous moves out of range.
Infamous gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Norlin throws a body shot but no joy.
Infamous takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T3#
Infamous throws a shot from downtown. Norlin moves away and avoids it.
Norlin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Infamous.
Infamous tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Norlin was well out of range. Poor timing from Infamous.
Infamous has his takedown stuffed#CL2#
and Norlin holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Infamous is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Norlin to keep the fight standing.
Norlin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Infamous blocks it with crossed arms.
Norlin misses with a knee strike.
Infamous has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Norlin avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Infamous wants a takedown but no success here.
A head punch on the inside from Infamous fails to land.
Infamous tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Norlin smiles and moves away.
Infamous fails to land the takedown.
Norlin tries to counter with a clinch but Infamous shakes him off and moves away.#T4#
Norlin slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Infamous shoots for a double leg takedown but Norlin sprawls well. He's pushed Infamous's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Norlin lands a nice hook to Infamous's body. Infamous takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Petter Norlin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Norlin swinging wildly here.
Infamous misses the jab.
Donk. Norlin catches Infamous right on the button with a cross.
Infamous pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Infamous walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Norlin misses with the combination.
Infamous throws an overhand right that lands on Norlin's shoulder, as Norlin tries to avoid the shot.
Infamous pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Infamous throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Norlin wants to counter with a clinch but Infamous pushes him away.
Dave Infamous has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A shot to the liver by Norlin. Beautiful body shot.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Petter Norlin!

Event: Ascension 0225
Date: Feb 25, 2017

#R1#
Kroblur moves out of range as McGuire strikes.
McGuire fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kroblur manages to avoid it.
Kroblur throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McGuire on the side of the head.
Kroblur throws a hook to the side of McGuire's head but McGuire sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kroblur throws a looping overhand right but McGuire ducks down to avoid it.
McGuire just misses with a punch to the body.
Kroblur fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McGuire is out of range.
McGuire tries to clinch but Kroblur moves out of range.
Kroblur looks to throw the jab but McGuire is out of range.
McGuire scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kroblur doesn't seem bothered though.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that McGuire 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.
McGuire lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kroblur swings widly with a right hand
and McGuire counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL2#
McGuire clinches with his opponent.
A short uppercut from McGuire.
McGuire lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kroblur doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McGuire doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kroblur tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
Kroblur digs a right hand into McGuire's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McGuire's gas tank.
Kroblur blocks an uppercut.
Kroblur tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McGuire lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kroblur backwards.
McGuire lands a nice uppercut.
Kroblur tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #TD2#
McGuire pulls Kroblur into guard.
Kroblur is looking to work some ground and pound but McGuire has wrist control.#SUB2#
Kroblur got a little sloppy there for a moment and McGuire has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kroblur has managed to get both his arms back between McGuire's legs - danger averted.
Kroblur postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kroblur postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kroblur keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of McGuire's head.#SUB2#
McGuire has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kroblur can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
McGuire is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
McGuire throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T2#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kroblur accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McGuire trying to control the position.
Kroblur wants to control from the top but McGuire keeps moving.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kroblur's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kroblur throws a big right hand that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kroblur postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kroblur is in close to McGuire's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kroblur throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
McGuire trying to control the position. #T3#
Kroblur wants to control from the top but McGuire keeps moving.
Kroblur keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of McGuire's head.#SUB2#
McGuire is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kroblur is aware though and is defending well.
Kroblur postures up.
McGuire preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McGuire is on top in guard. #REVB##SUB#
Kroblur is looking for a triangle but McGuire pushes his legs off easily.
McGuire is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kroblur is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T4#
Kroblur 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.
McGuire trying to control the position from guard on top but Kroblur is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kroblur is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kroblur keeping moving, preventing McGuire from controlling successfully.
McGuire is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Charles McGuire dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Kroblur throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kroblur.
McGuire tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kroblur paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Good shot there by Kroblur.
McGuire is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kroblur tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGuire was well out of range. Poor timing from Kroblur.
Kroblur throws a hook but McGuire avoids it easily.
Kroblur checks the leg kick nicely there.
McGuire takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kroblur throws a one two combo.
Kroblur throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McGuire connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kroblur.
Kroblur jabs at McGuire's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGuire lands a nice hook to Kroblur's body. Kroblur takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
McGuire missing with a left hand there. Kroblur was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kroblur or perhaps it was just good defense by McGuire, which made it look bad.
McGuire is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#T1#
Kroblur misses with a wild combination. #CL2#
McGuire fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kroblur, pushing him back against the cage.
Kroblur struggles to land a body shot inside as McGuire controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from McGuire fails to land.
Kroblur struggles to land a body shot inside as McGuire controls his hands.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Kroblur scores with a nice short uppercut.
McGuire throws a punch but it's blocked by Kroblur.
Nice body punch from McGuire.
McGuire has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kroblur after a bit of a struggle.
Kroblur misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kroblur goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McGuire tries to throw a body punch but Kroblur avoids it by throwing McGuire back against the cage. #T2#
A quick uppercut on the inside from McGuire.
Kroblur tries to work over McGuire's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McGuire is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Charles McGuire seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
McGuire digs a right hand underneath Kroblur's ribcage. Kroblur let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kroblur stalling against the cage.
McGuire goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kroblur prevents McGuire from breaking the clinch.
McGuire tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kroblur goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McGuire trying to stall but Kroblur improves his position.
McGuire scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kroblur blocks an uppercut.
McGuire is trying to pull guard but Kroblur turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
McGuire blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kroblur misses with some punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kroblur blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Kroblur gets underhooks to prevent McGuire's takedown attempt.
Matt Kroblur has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charles McGuire.#TD#
Kroblur ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Kroblur no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
McGuire is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
McGuire's corner is telling him to maintain position.
McGuire wants to control from the top but Kroblur keeps moving.
McGuire looking to pass the guard.
Kroblur wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and McGuire is now in half guard.
McGuire passes to full mount!
Kroblur is trying to escape the mount. #T4#
McGuire controlling his opponent.
Kroblur is bucking up trying to escape but McGuire cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
McGuire prevents Kroblur from getting the reversal.
Kroblur wants to hold on but McGuire pushes him away.
Kroblur sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Kroblur is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of McGuire's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take McGuire's back!
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGuire trying to control the action but Kroblur just sinks the hooks in.
Kroblur scores with punches to the body.
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 Matt Kroblur will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Kroblur waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McGuire.
Good standup being displayed there by McGuire as he connects with a hook.
Kroblur defending well as McGuire loads up on a big left hand.
Kroblur tries to close the distance and clinch but McGuire swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kroblur throws out a powerful jab.
McGuire needs to keep his hands up - Kroblur had a free shot at his head there.
McGuire throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McGuire looks to land a right hand but Kroblur moved out of range.
McGuire looks to score with a jab to the body but Kroblur is just out of range.
McGuire throws a low kick but Kroblur moves out of range easily.
Kroblur lands a right hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire tries to clinch but Kroblur moves away
and Kroblur counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A shot to the body from Kroblur misses
and McGuire counters with a nice body shot.
Kroblur takes one to the chin there.
Kroblur connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGuire throws a head kick but Kroblur moves out of range.
Matt Kroblur seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGuire moves out of range as Kroblur strikes.#T1#
A shot to the liver by McGuire. Beautiful body shot.
Kroblur wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
McGuire looks to land a body kick but Kroblur moved away.
McGuire uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kroblur.
McGuire takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
McGuire misses with a looping right.
Kroblur throws a series of punches but McGuire avoids them all with ease.
Kroblur misses with an uppercut
and McGuire counters with a nice uppercut.
Kroblur throws a jab when McGuire was well out of range.
Kroblur scores with a jab to the body.
A punch combination from Kroblur misses.
McGuire misses with a straight right. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
McGuire doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T2#
Still in the clinch, McGuire scores with a nice short uppercut.
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!
McGuire can't find room to land a body shot as Kroblur controls the action.
Kroblur misses with a body punch.
McGuire swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McGuire lands with a short shot to the head.
Kroblur blocking some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McGuire.
A short body shot lands from Kroblur as the two fighters clinch.
McGuire misses with a body punch.
Kroblur works on McGuire's body with a couple of short punches.
McGuire doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kroblur scores with a shoulder strike. #TD2#
McGuire wants the takedown. Kroblur is fighting it off but McGuire persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Kroblur's guard against the cage.
Kroblur working a defensive guard here.
McGuire throwing strikes but missing. #T3#
Kroblur bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in McGuire's guard. #REVR##SUB2#
McGuire is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kroblur chips away with some ground and pound.
Kroblur landing with the ground and pound.
Kroblur is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kroblur landing with the ground and pound.
Kroblur trying to control the position from guard on top but McGuire is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kroblur throwing strikes from guard but McGuire blocks nicely. #T4#
Kroblur is working McGuire over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kroblur postures up in McGuire's guard and throws a big left but McGuire blocks it.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McGuire is on top in guard. #REVB##SUB#
Kroblur is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kroblur lands a decent punch to the body there.#SUB#
Kroblur escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McGuire gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
McGuire advances to half guard.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charles McGuire!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Charles McGuire made sure he mentioned Voodoo Nutrition, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: Ascension 0218
Date: Feb 18, 2017

#R1#
Tsuyoshi misses with an uppercut. Paavo saw that one coming.
Tsuyoshi throws a series of punches but Paavo avoids them all with ease.
Tsuyoshi misses with a looping left.
Paavo is looking to counter with a body kick.
A shot to the liver by Tsuyoshi. Beautiful body shot.
Paavo doesn't manage to clinch there - Tsuyoshi circles away.
Tsuyoshi throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #CUT2#
It looks like Eliitti Paavo has been cut.
Tsuyoshi throws a leg kick that misses.
Tsuyoshi throws a good cross that connects.
Tsuyoshi throws a leg kick that misses.
Tsuyoshi throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Tsuyoshi misses with a two punch combination.
Tsuyoshi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Paavo misses with a hook. Tsuyoshi ducked under it nicely.
Tsuyoshi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A solid body kick from Paavo.
Paavo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tsuyoshi throws a leg kick
and Paavo counters with a straight right hand.
Tsuyoshi looks to score with a jab to the body but Paavo is just out of range.
Paavo jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Tsuyoshi throws the left hand but Paavo avoids the punch easily.
Tsuyoshi throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Fujiwara Tsuyoshi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tsuyoshi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T1#
Tsuyoshi just misses with a punch to the body.
Tsuyoshi throws a big shot that misses.
Paavo throws a sloppy head kick and Tsuyoshi moves out of range easily. #CL#
Paavo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tsuyoshi, pushing him back against the cage.
Tsuyoshi missing with knees to the body.
Paavo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tsuyoshi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tsuyoshi throws an elbow but it misses.
Tsuyoshi missing with knees to the body.
Paavo avoiding damage as Tsuyoshi throws knees to the body.
Paavo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tsuyoshi backwards.
Paavo managing to block the knees to the body from Tsuyoshi.
Paavo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tsuyoshi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Paavo is defending well for now.
Paavo pushes Tsuyoshi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tsuyoshi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Paavo managing to block the knees to the body from Tsuyoshi.
Tsuyoshi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Paavo.
Paavo managing to block the knees to the body from Tsuyoshi.
Tsuyoshi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Paavo avoids it.#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!
Tsuyoshi missing with knees to the body.
Tsuyoshi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Paavo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Paavo pushes Tsuyoshi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Paavo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Paavo struggles to land a body shot inside as Tsuyoshi controls his hands.
Tsuyoshi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Paavo avoids it.
Tsuyoshi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#TD#
Paavo jumps guard and drags Tsuyoshi to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB#
Paavo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tsuyoshi is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Paavo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tsuyoshi defends it easily.
Tsuyoshi trying to control but Paavo is working from the bottom.
Paavo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tsuyoshi is one step ahead there. #T3#
Paavo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Tsuyoshi has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Paavo is proving hard to escape from.
Paavo looking to control.
Paavo looking for a sweep. Not yet Paavo, not yet.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tsuyoshi 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.
Paavo wants to sweep here but Tsuyoshi controlling him for the moment. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Paavo looking for a guillotine here but Tsuyoshi defends easily. #SUB#
Paavo has his foot on Tsuyoshi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tsuyoshi works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Paavo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Paavo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tsuyoshi 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.
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 Eliitti Paavo will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Eliitti Paavo's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Paavo fails to land with a series of punches.
Tsuyoshi misses with a straight right.
Tsuyoshi digs a good hook to Paavo's body.
Paavo wants to clinch.
Paavo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tsuyoshi.
Tsuyoshi lands with a nice body punch.
Paavo throws a body kick that misses.
Paavo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nice defenses there by Paavo.
Nice shot lands for Paavo.
Tsuyoshi connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paavo catches Tsuyoshi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Tsuyoshi scores with a sloppy right hand. Paavo should have avoided that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jab, jab by Paavo - just one landing.
Paavo connects with a right hand. Tsuyoshi shakes it off.
Paavo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Paavo tries to bum rush Tsuyoshi with a series of wild strikes but Tsuyoshi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T1#
Paavo walks into a left hand.
Tsuyoshi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Tsuyoshi swings for the body but Paavo moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Tsuyoshi misses the target. #CL#
Paavo has taken the fight to the clinch.
Paavo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tsuyoshi tries to land knees in the clinch but Paavo avoids the damage to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Tsuyoshi throws an elbow but misses.
Eliitti Paavo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Paavo scores with a shoulder strike.
Tsuyoshi lands an elbow that stopped Paavo in his tracks for a moment.
Tsuyoshi misses with a body punch.
Paavo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Tsuyoshi just stands there and leans against the cage.
Tsuyoshi can't find room to land a body shot as Paavo controls the action.
Tsuyoshi working Paavo over with knees to the body.
Paavo throws a punch but it's blocked by Tsuyoshi.
A short body shot lands from Paavo as the two fighters clinch.
Tsuyoshi trying to land knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
Paavo manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Paavo is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T2#
Paavo trying to control the position.
Paavo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tsuyoshi's guard. #REVR#
Paavo slips nicely into half guard.
Paavo keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Paavo works his way into full mount!
Paavo controlling the pace for now. #T3#
Paavo trying to control but Tsuyoshi is having none of it.
Eliitti Paavo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tsuyoshi tries to hold on but Paavo pushes him away.
Tsuyoshi is squirming around, avoiding Paavo's attempts to control the action. #SUB#
Paavo wants to finish this one by submission but Tsuyoshi is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Paavo. #SUB#
Paavo has hold of Tsuyoshi's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Tsuyoshi manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Paavo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tsuyoshi is looking to escape. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Paavo avoids the attempt from Tsuyoshi to control.#SUB#
Paavo swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Eliitti Paavo!
After the fight, Eliitti Paavo was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: EVO 155 Bronze Medal
Date: Feb 08, 2017

#R1#
Bang takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #CUT2#
It looks like Miro Bang has been cut.
Bang showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vanzetti.
Bang slips a straight right by Vanzetti.
Vanzetti throws a jab but it's blocked by Bang.
Bang tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bang shoots for a double leg takedown but Vanzetti sprawls well. He's pushed Bang's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Vanzetti moves forwards but Bang connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Vanzetti looks to score with a jab to the body but Bang is just out of range.
Vanzetti fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bang manages to avoid it.
Sacco Vanzetti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck for Bang with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vanzetti throws a series of punches but Bang avoids them all with ease.
Bang blocks a jab.#CL#
Bang rushes Vanzetti and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bang pushes off an throws an elbow but Vanzetti leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Bang 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.
Bang looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miro Bang. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Vanzetti lands with a light punch inside.
Vanzetti lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bang backwards.
Vanzetti misses with a punch on the inside. #TD#
Bang lands a takedown into guard.
Bang trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bang accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Vanzetti wants to get back to his feet but Bang is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Bang with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bang won't allow Vanzetti to get back to his feet.
Bang wants to pass the guard but Vanzetti is keeping the position.
Vanzetti preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Vanzetti is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bang is controlling him.
Bang in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T2#
Bang throws a big right hand that misses.
Vanzetti wants to stand up but Bang is controlling him.
Vanzetti keeping full guard, as Bang tries to pass.
Bang is working hard here to advance position.
Vanzetti is looking to stand up but Bang isn't so interested in that idea. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Vanzetti throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vanzetti stuffs the takedown.#TD#
Vanzetti gets caught flat footed, as Bang shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bang trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bang postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bang tries to free his leg and advance position but Vanzetti is retaining full guard.
Bang throwing strikes from guard but Vanzetti blocks nicely. #T3#
Bang postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #ES2#
Vanzetti pushes Bang off and gets back to his feet. #CL#
Bang forces Vanzetti back against the cage and clinches.
Bang tries to pull guard but Vanzetti won't allow it.
A short right from Vanzetti on the inside.
Vanzetti lands a body shot.
Vanzetti lands a right hand.
Vanzetti misses with a punch to the body.
Vanzetti missing with knees to the body.
Vanzetti cracks Bang with a nice body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vanzetti.
A short uppercut from Vanzetti.
Bang blocks a 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!
Vanzetti prevents a takedown attempt there.
A shot in the inside from Vanzetti. #T4#
Bang blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vanzetti lands with a right to the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Vanzetti.
Vanzetti misses with the head strike. #TD#
Bang gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Vanzetti regains guard.
Bang trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bang loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Vanzetti wants to stand up but Bang is controlling him. #ES2#
Vanzetti manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Vanzetti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bang misses with a takedown attempt - Vanzetti sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bang takes a shot to the body in his stride. #CL2#
Vanzetti instigates a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sacco Vanzetti dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Miro Bang's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Bang tries to clinch but Vanzetti moves out of range.
Vanzetti pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bang shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Vanzetti but Vanzetti pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A telegraphed right hand from Vanzetti misses the target.
Vanzetti throws an overhand right that lands on Bang's shoulder, as Bang tries to avoid the shot.
Sacco Vanzetti is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vanzetti misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bang. #TD#
Vanzetti gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Vanzetti avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bang throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB#
Bang drops back, looking for a kneebar! Vanzetti looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Vanzetti looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Vanzetti! #REVB#
Bang gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T1##SU2#
Vanzetti stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Bang to get to his feet.
Vanzetti lands a leg kick that knocks Bang off balance momentarily.
Vanzetti lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bang at a distance.
Bang avoids the head kick by Vanzetti.
Vanzetti misses with a double jab.
Bang half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bang avoids a punch combination nicely.
Vanzetti fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bang manages to avoid it.
Vanzetti ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bang moves away.
Sacco Vanzetti seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vanzetti throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bang sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vanzetti throws a lazy right hand but Bang sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bang tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Vanzetti manages to circle out of the way.
Vanzetti throws the left hand but Bang avoids the punch easily.
Vanzetti is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.#T2#
Vanzetti pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vanzetti. Bang does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2#
Vanzetti moves into the clinch.
Bang is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bang has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Vanzetti after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miro Bang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vanzetti lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bang.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bang tries to pull guard but Vanzetti holds him up against the cage and eventually Bang drops back down to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vanzetti lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bang backwards.
Vanzetti has a couple of punches blocked by Bang.
Bang is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Vanzetti pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Bang tries a knee to the head but Vanzetti blocks it.
Bang goes for a takedown attempt but Vanzetti pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Vanzetti misses with a wild body shot.
Vanzetti lands with a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vanzetti. Bang does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vanzetti fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bang manages to avoid it.#T3#
Vanzetti lands a jab.
Vanzetti lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bang drops his hands for a split second and Vanzetti immediately capitalizes on the opportunity by smashing a powerful hook into Bang face, sending his mouthguard sailing through the air, much to the delight of the crowd. Vanzetti follows up with a right hand that knocks Bang into next week. He's out cold and this fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Sacco Vanzetti!
During a confident post fight interview, Sacco Vanzetti thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Helsinki Fighting League: 51
Date: Feb 05, 2017

#R1#
John looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Carnevore thuds his right hand into John's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Carnevore goes for a small jab and connects. Now Carnevore goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! John stumbles back but Carnevore runs in with a huge uppercut knocking John to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if John will ever be the same after a knockout like that.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ilir Carnevore!
An out of breath and clearly excited Ilir Carnevore thanked FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!) for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: EVO 295: Perkele vs Joestar
Date: Feb 01, 2017

#R1#
Volkov scores with a sloppy right hand. The Chef should have avoided that one.
The Chef is looking to score with low kicks.
Maxim Vyacheslav Volkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Volkov throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Volkov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The Chef looks for the body kick but Volkov saw that one coming.
The Chef has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Razor Sharp Training Systems in the buildup to the fight.
The Chef lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The Chef connects with a body shot that sends Volkov's belly button to the back.
The Chef scores with a jab to the body.
Volkov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The Chef wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
The Chef throws a wild body kick that Volkov sees coming a mile off.
Sloppy strikes from Volkov. Those never looked like landing.
The Chef misses with a looping left.
Volkov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt The Chef.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The Chef takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Volkov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Volkov lands a jab.
The Chef throws a shot from downtown. Volkov moves away and avoids it.
The Chef fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Volkov lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
The Chef looks to throw the jab but Volkov is out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Volkov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The Chef tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A solid leg kick lands there for Volkov.
The Chef loads up on a big right hand but Volkov slips the punch.
Volkov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1#
The Chef throws a head kick that half lands.
Volkov throws a sloppy head kick and The Chef moves out of range easily.
Volkov lands a head kick!
Volkov throws a jab when The Chef was well out of range.
The Chef doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The Chef scores with a leg kick.
The Chef throws a jab when Volkov was well out of range.
Volkov throws a looping overhand right but The Chef ducks down to avoid it.
Volkov blocks a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Volkov misses the target.
The Chef throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Volkov tries a head kick but it misses.
The Chef buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Volkov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Volkov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from The Chef.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Chef looks to throw the jab but Volkov is out of range.
Despite the aggression on Volkov's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
The Chef swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Volkov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from The Chef finds it's way round the side to connect with Volkov's head.
The Chef throws an overhand right that lands on Volkov's shoulder, as Volkov tries to avoid the shot.
Volkov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but The Chef is out of range.
The Chef misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Volkov.
Volkov is looking for the big counter here.#T2#
The Chef fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Volkov checks it well.
Volkov lands with a nice combination. The Chef backs away looking to recover.
The Chef connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The Chef looks to land a left hand but Volkov moved out of range nicely.
A cross from The Chef lands.
Volkov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt The Chef.
The Chef tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Volkov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jab from Volkov.
Volkov wants to slow The Chef down by chopping away at his legs.
An attempted straight right counter from The Chef misses the target.
Volkov misses with a body punch
and The Chef cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The Chef slips a straight right by Volkov.
The Chef pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Some bone on bone action there as Volkov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
The Chef sizes up Volkov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The Chef lands with an uppercut that bounces Volkov off the cage and back into range.
The Chef checks the leg kick.
The Chef tries to work over Volkov's front leg with a kick but Volkov checks it.
The Chef buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The Chef moves out of range as Volkov strikes.
Volkov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like The Chef wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The Chef tries to clinch but Volkov moves out of range. #T3#
The Chef just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice defenses there by Volkov.
The Chef connects with a good right hand that stumbles Volkov. Volkov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Volkov blocks a leg kick.
Volkov lands a really nice looking cross but The Chef seems unphased.
A bone on bone clash there as Volkov blocks the leg kick.
The Chef throws a body shot but no joy.
Volkov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Volkov dodges the punch combination from The Chef.
Volkov scores with the left hand. The Chef knows he should have avoided that one.
The Chef stalks Volkov and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Volkov's face. Volkov staggers backwards, shaken.#CUT#
It looks like Maxim Vyacheslav Volkov has been cut.
Volkov throws a sloppy head kick and The Chef moves out of range easily.
Volkov missing with a left hand there. The Chef was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Chef attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Volkov connects with a good right hand that stumbles The Chef. The Chef circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The Chef ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Volkov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The Chef bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Volkov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps The Chef's head backwards.#T4#
Volkov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Volkov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The Chef steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Volkov.
Volkov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The Chef keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Volkov.
Volkov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from The Chef.
Volkov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as The Chef throws out the jab.
Volkov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A head kick misses from Volkov.
The Chef 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.
Nice body kick there by Volkov.
The Chef takes a swing at Volkov's ribcage but misses.
Volkov defending well as The Chef loads up on a big left hand.
The Chef tried to score with a low kick but Volkov checks it.
Volkov was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Volkov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Volkov blocks a low kick nicely.
The Chef misses with a low kick.
Volkov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
The Chef is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
The Chef takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Volkov throws a shot from downtown. The Chef moves away and avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Raekwon The Chef will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Maxim Vyacheslav Volkov's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
The Chef throws the kick towards the body but Volkov avoids it.
Raekwon The Chef is winning the standup battle so far.
Volkov scores with a nice head shot.
The Chef looks to land a left hand but Volkov moved out of range nicely.
Volkov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The Chef throws a leg kick which misses Volkov's front leg but catches the back leg as Volkov tries to avoid it.
The Chef misses with an uppercut. Volkov saw that one coming.
Volkov tried to score with a low kick but The Chef checks it.
The Chef throws the left hand but Volkov avoids the punch easily.
Decent striking displayed by The Chef there.
The Chef avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Volkov tries a head kick but it misses.
The Chef avoids a punch combination nicely.
The Chef tries to counter by clinching up but Volkov breaks away and moves out of range.
A jab from Volkov misses.
Volkov misses with a straight left.
Volkov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Volkov looks to land a right hand but The Chef moved out of range.
The Chef fires out a quick counter leg kick but Volkov just manages to avoid it.
The Chef explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Volkov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by The Chef.
Volkov throws a leg kick but The Chef checks it.
The Chef swings for the body but Volkov moves out of range.
It seemed like Volkov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
The Chef slips under a jab.
Volkov throws an overhand right that lands on The Chef's shoulder, as The Chef tries to avoid the shot.
Volkov looks to land a body kick but The Chef moved away.
The Chef throwing a counter right hand but Volkov manages to avoid it.
Volkov blocks the body kick.
The Chef throws a solid leg kick but Volkov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at The Chef.
The Chef throws a chopping leg kick but Volkov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
The Chef misses with a looping left.
A chopping leg kick lands by The Chef.
The Chef lands the left hand.
The fighters circling - The Chef throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Volkov misses with a hook
and The Chef counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Volkov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Volkov slips under a jab from The Chef.
The Chef lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The Chef throws a body shot but no joy.
Volkov misses with a body shot.
The Chef throws a big counter combination but Volkov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
The Chef swings for the body but Volkov moves out of range.
Volkov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Volkov looks to land a body kick but The Chef moved away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Volkov checks the leg kick.#T2#
A decent looking cross lands there for Volkov.
The Chef ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Volkov moves away.
Volkov scores with a head kick.
Volkov takes a swing at The Chef's ribcage but misses.
Volkov feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to The Chef's calf.
Crunch! Volkov slams his shin into The Chef's torso.
A looping hook to the body misses from Volkov. The Chef does a little dance to reset his feet.
The Chef lands a body shot.
The Chef throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
The Chef ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Volkov moves away.
The Chef wants to clinch.
Volkov tries to land a front kick but The Chef steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Volkov.
The Chef checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Volkov looks to land a combination but The Chef avoids it well.
The Chef 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.
Volkov blocks a leg kick.#T3#
The Chef cracks Volkov with an open hand slap.
Volkov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Volkov checks a leg kick.
The Chef connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Volkov's hands.
The Chef on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Volkov. Volkov obviously looking to wear him down.
Volkov lands with a nice body kick.
The Chef loads up on a big right hand but Volkov slips the punch.
Volkov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The Chef takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The Chef throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Volkov misses with a kick to the body.
Volkov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Maxim Vyacheslav Volkov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The Chef tests Volkov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A telegraphed right hand from The Chef misses the target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fight stays on the outside here - The Chef looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Volkov throws a nice outside leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from The Chef misses the target.
Volkov takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T4#
The Chef misses with a body shot. #CL#
The Chef moves into range and clinches up with Volkov.
Volkov swings wildly with an uppercut but The Chef uses good head movement to avoid it.
Volkov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with The Chef's elbow.
The Chef works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The Chef misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
The Chef's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A head kick from Volkov lands but The Chef takes it in his stride.
Volkov throws a body punch but The Chef moves out of range.
The Chef throws a lazy uppercut
and Volkov counters with a left to the body.
The Chef misses with a looping right.
A head kick misses from Volkov.
Volkov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Volkov crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from The Chef - the referee stops the clock and Volkov gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says The Chef. Volkov manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
The Chef changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The Chef throws a leg kick but Volkov moved away.
Volkov misses with an uppercut. The Chef saw that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Maxim Vyacheslav Volkov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Maxim Vyacheslav Volkov'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#
Volkov slips a straight right by The Chef.
The Chef throws a quick inside leg kick.
The Chef throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
The Chef lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Volkov scores with a nice body kick.
Volkov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Volkov throws a nice looking combination but The Chef bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The Chef tries to close the distance and clinch but Volkov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Volkov works over The Chef's head and body with a nice combination.
The Chef blocks a head kick by Volkov.
The Chef throws a body kick that misses.
Volkov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
The Chef lands a leg kick that knocks Volkov off balance momentarily.
The Chef will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Volkov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from The Chef.
Volkov misses with a low kick as The Chef jumps back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Chef sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A swing and a miss from Volkov.
The Chef moves in looking to clinch but Volkov pushes him off.
The Chef thuds a left hand into Volkov's body.#T1#
The Chef takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
That kick from Volkov tenderised The Chef's leg. The Chef is trying to keep his angry face on.
Volkov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between The Chef's hands.
The Chef paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A big right from The Chef misses.
The Chef lunges at Volkov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Volkov's hand.
The Chef misses with a straight right.
A head kick misses from Volkov.
Volkov misses with a low kick as The Chef jumps back.
Volkov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The Chef wants to clinch up but Volkov keeps it at a distance.
The Chef connects with a leg kick. Volkov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
The Chef swings away with a leg kick that misses.
The Chef loads up on a big right hand but Volkov slips the punch.
Volkov connects with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The Chef with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The Chef takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Volkov moves out of range of the strikes.#T2#
Volkov ducks under a wild hook from The Chef.
Volkov shapes to counter with a head kick.
The Chef will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Volkov lands a nice shot that snaps The Chef's head back.
Volkov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Volkov cracks the inside of The Chef's front leg.
The Chef takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The Chef connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nice straight punches there by The Chef. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of The Chef.
Volkov catches The Chef with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Volkov misses with an uppercut.
The Chef feints and then cracks Volkov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Volkov down.
Volkov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A looping hook to the body misses from Volkov. The Chef does a little dance to reset his feet.
The Chef checks the leg kick nicely there.
Volkov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The Chef throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Volkov misses with a body shot.
The Chef pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Volkov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Volkov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The Chef jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The Chef has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Volkov.#T3#
Some wild striking there from The Chef.
The Chef fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Volkov on the side of the head.
Volkov thumps The Chef with a low kick.
No joy there for Volkov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Volkov misses with a body kick.
Volkov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The Chef throws out a loose jab but Volkov uses good head movement to avoid it.
The Chef tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Volkov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Volkov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. The Chef manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Volkov avoids the body shot from The Chef.
Volkov misses with a series of wild punches.
As Volkov backs away, The Chef returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
The Chef throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The Chef backing away here, and Volkov unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
The Chef looks to score with a jab to the body but Volkov is just out of range.
The Chef with a hook.
The Chef digs a good hook to Volkov's body.
The Chef lands with an uppercut that bounces Volkov off the cage and back into range.#T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Volkov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from The Chef.
Volkov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Volkov throws out a leg kick but The Chef moves out of range and Volkov only half commits.
The Chef seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Volkov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The Chef slips a jab from Volkov.
Volkov clobbers The Chef with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The Chef blocks the body kick.
Volkov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Volkov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from The Chef.
The Chef throws a leg kick but Volkov sees it coming and moves out of range.
Volkov throws out a counter right but The Chef avoids it with no problem.
Some wild striking there from Volkov.
The Chef blocks a head kick by Volkov.
A counter left hand to the body from The Chef misses its target.
The Chef with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #CL#
The Chef instigates a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Volkov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The Chef trying to stall but Volkov improves his position.
Volkov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of The Chef backwards.
Volkov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Maxim Vyacheslav Volkov.
Well Volkov 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: Ascension 0128
Date: Jan 28, 2017

#R1#
No luck for Kroblur with that takedown attempt.
Good shot there by Sturd Jr.
Kroblur 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.#TD2#
Sturd Jr throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kroblur was covering up waiting for the punch and Sturd Jr finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Kroblur looking to control.
Sturd Jr trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kroblur keeping moving, preventing Sturd Jr from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kroblur tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sturd Jr must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sturd Jr controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Sturd Jr passes into half guard.
Sturd Jr seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kroblur does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T1#
Kroblur tries to roll over but Sturd Jr keeps him under control.
Sturd Jr is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Kroblur!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kroblur is trying to escape the mount.
Sturd Jr looking to control and managing it successfully.
Sturd Jr with shots to the head and body - Kroblur looks very uncomfortable down there.
Kroblur is working to get back to half guard.
Kroblur tries to lock up and control but Sturd Jr gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kroblur is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #T2#
Sturd Jr postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Kroblur looks a forlorn figure.
Sturd Jr in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Kroblur is looking to get to half guard.
Sturd Jr looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sturd Jr tries to control but Kroblur wriggling away.
Sturd Jr is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Kroblur tries to hold on but Sturd Jr pushes him away. #T3#
Kroblur regains half guard.
Kroblur wants to control but Sturd Jr is keeping busy.
Sturd Jr seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kroblur does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Kroblur looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sturd Jr frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Kroblur is looking to improve his position but Sturd Jr isn't that keen on the idea.
Sturd Jr looking to control and managing it successfully. #T4#
Sturd Jr lands a couple of good shots and Kroblur has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Kroblur takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Sturd Jr wants to control but Kroblur is keeping busy.
Sturd Jr is riding his opponent, not letting Kroblur buck him off.
Sturd Jr lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Sturd Jr keeps control of the position as Kroblur tries to break free.
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!
Kroblur breaks Sturd Jr's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Sturd Jr wants to sweep here but Kroblur controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Sturd Jr dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Sturd Jr on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kroblur. Kroblur obviously looking to wear him down.
Sturd Jr takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sturd Jr connects with a leg kick. Kroblur looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kroblur steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sturd Jr.
Kroblur swinging wildly here.
Kroblur shoots in for a double leg but Sturd Jr sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sturd Jr changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kroblur on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sturd Jr throws a looping overhand right but Kroblur ducks down to avoid it.
Sturd Jr gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kroblur scores with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kroblur with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kroblur scores with a decent looking hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A decent looking cross lands there for Kroblur.
Sturd Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD2#
Sturd Jr scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Kroblur is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Sturd Jr is thwarting Kroblur's attempts to control the position.
Sturd Jr is keen to just control but Kroblur is a slippery customer.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Sturd Jr in particular looking to stall.
Sturd Jr's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Kroblur is looking to improve his position.
Kroblur works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kroblur looking to control but Sturd Jr passes into half guard. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Sturd Jr not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kroblur wants to improve his position but Sturd Jr is controlling well.
Sturd Jr not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kroblur has hold of Sturd Jr's hands but Sturd Jr slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Sturd Jr lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Sturd Jr working Kroblur over with strikes.
Kroblur wants to improve his position but Sturd Jr is controlling well.
Sturd Jr scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kroblur on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kroblur works his way to full guard. Good work.#T3##SUB#
Kroblur is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sturd Jr is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Kroblur looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kroblur working a defensive guard but Sturd Jr manages to pass into side control anyway.
Sturd Jr working the head and body with strikes.
Kroblur tries to bench press Sturd Jr off him but Sturd Jr keeps the position.
Kroblur struggling a bit here.
Sturd Jr trying to control the action but Kroblur is working from the bottom.
Kroblur tries to improve position but can't.
Sturd Jr cracks Kroblur with a big elbow. #T4#
Kroblur is trying to escape the position but Sturd Jr is controlling the position.
Kroblur sneaks back into half guard.
Sturd Jr scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Sturd Jr controlling the pace.
Ground and pound from Sturd Jr. #SUB#
Kroblur looking for submissions off his back.
Sturd Jr not doing much here.
Sturd Jr trying to control from half guard but Kroblur is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Sturd Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Kroblur. Sturd Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Matt Kroblur is winning the standup battle so far.
Kroblur takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sturd Jr connects with a leg kick. Kroblur looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #TD2#
Sturd Jr shoots in and gets a takedown into Kroblur's guard.#SUB#
Kroblur looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Sturd Jr passes into side control.
Kroblur takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Sturd Jr lands an elbow.
Sturd Jr trying to control the action but Kroblur is working from the bottom.
Kroblur taking punishment in the form of punches.
Jason Sturd Jr has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sturd Jr in side control, just content to control the action for now.
More stalling from Sturd Jr.#T1#
Sturd Jr is looking to take a break and control but Kroblur is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kroblur is trying to improve his position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Sturd Jr trying to control the action but Kroblur is working from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kroblur is being controlled here.
Kroblur sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Kroblur is looking to control Sturd Jr's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kroblur avoid being mounted?
Sturd Jr looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kroblur with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kroblur wants to improve his position but Sturd Jr is controlling well.
Kroblur makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kroblur.
Sturd Jr looking to pass the guard.
Sturd Jr distracts Kroblur with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T3#
Sturd Jr wants to control from the top but Kroblur keeps moving. #SUB#
Kroblur is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sturd Jr is aware though and is defending well.
Sturd Jr wants to control from the top but Kroblur keeps moving.
Sturd Jr is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB#
Kroblur escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sturd Jr gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kroblur wants to sweep but no luck.
Sturd Jr lands a couple of elbows.
Kroblur trying to control the position. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Sturd Jr controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kroblur looking for a sweep. Not yet Kroblur, not yet.
Sturd Jr landing some decent shots from guard.
Sturd Jr in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB#
Kroblur is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sturd Jr is aware though and is defending well.
Sturd Jr controls from within his opponent's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sturd Jr trying to control but Kroblur is working from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Sturd Jr really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Kroblur misses with a hook
and Sturd Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sturd Jr cracks a nice hook into Kroblur's ribs.
Sturd Jr ducks under a wild hook from Kroblur.#TD#
Sturd Jr tries to sprawl but Kroblur drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Kroblur thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sturd Jr's head.
Sturd Jr is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kroblur's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kroblur's back!
Sturd Jr trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Sturd Jr lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Sturd Jr controlling well, preventing Kroblur from escaping the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A bit of a pause in the action here. Sturd Jr controlling the positon.
Sturd Jr trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Kroblur is taking damage to the body and head. #T1#
The referee is taking a good look at Kroblur as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Sturd Jr!
Oooh a big shot gets through from Sturd Jr. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Kroblur trying to control but not successfully.
Sturd Jr is riding his opponent, not letting Kroblur buck him off.
Sturd Jr is continuing to stall.
Kroblur prevents Sturd Jr from getting a body triangle.#T2#
A bit of a pause in the action here. Sturd Jr controlling the positon.
Sturd Jr is controlling the position but Kroblur somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Kroblur wants to get back to full guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Sturd Jr lands a nice short elbow.
Sturd Jr thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kroblur is looking to get back to full guard here but Sturd Jr has managed to pass to side control instead.#T3#
Kroblur is looking to reverse the position.
Sturd Jr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kroblur keeps working.
Kroblur being controlled for a moment.
Kroblur parries the strikes from Sturd Jr easily there. Sturd Jr is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Kroblur to escape.
Kroblur tries to bench press Sturd Jr off him but Sturd Jr keeps the position.
Kroblur is not content to let Sturd Jr control the position. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Sturd Jr scores with punches from side control.
Sturd Jr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kroblur keeps working.
Sturd Jr lands some shots froms side control.
Kroblur is looking to reverse the position.
Sturd Jr working the head and body with strikes.
Sturd Jr is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Kroblur will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Sturd Jr dominated that fourth 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. This is the final round!
#R5#
Sturd Jr shoots in for a takedown but Kroblur shows good takedown defense.
Kroblur connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sturd Jr's hands.
A big left from Kroblur misses.
Sturd Jr feints a counter leg kick.
Sturd Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A leg kick checked by Kroblur.#TD2#
Sturd Jr shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kroblur napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Kroblur being controlled for a moment.
Kroblur is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Sturd Jr off and has taken his back!
Sturd Jr wants to escape the position.
Kroblur biding his time, controlling Sturd Jr. #T1#
You can see the frustration on Sturd Jr's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Kroblur gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Sturd Jr can't escape the position.
Sturd Jr avoids the strikes from Kroblur.
I really don't envy Sturd Jr right now.
Sturd Jr covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Sturd Jr turns into Kroblur and is now in his guard.
Sturd Jr in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB#
Kroblur has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Sturd Jr is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Kroblur.
Sturd Jr wants to control but Kroblur is keeping him busy.
Sturd Jr cracks Kroblur with an elbow. That is naaassty.#T2#
Kroblur being controlled for a moment.
Sturd Jr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kroblur keeps working.
Kroblur wants to control but Sturd Jr postures up.
Kroblur is trying to escape the position but Sturd Jr is controlling the position.
Sturd Jr trying to control the position but Kroblur is working away.
Kroblur tries to strike from the bottom but misses.#T3#
Sturd Jr controlling the position from side mount.
Kroblur wants to control but Sturd Jr postures up.
Matt Kroblur has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sturd Jr taking a breather here.
Sturd Jr working away.
Kroblur is being controlled here.
Kroblur manages to work his way to half guard, despite Sturd Jr's best efforts.
Sturd Jr is thwarting Kroblur's attempts to control the position.
Kroblur wants to improve his position but Sturd Jr is controlling well. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kroblur wants to clinch.
Sturd Jr is looking to land body kicks.
A clash of legs there as Kroblur blocks the low kick.
Kroblur with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kroblur throws an off balance right hand
and Sturd Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kroblur slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CUT#
It looks like Jason Sturd Jr has been cut.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kroblur swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#TD2#
Sturd Jr closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kroblur to the mat! Kroblur manages to get full guard.
Sturd Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Kroblur is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kroblur trying to strike off his back.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Sturd Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sturd Jr 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 45:50
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 45:50
Judge George Francis scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Sturd Jr!
Jason Sturd Jr is the new middleweight champion!
A very excited looking Jason Sturd Jr 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: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 28, 2017

#R1##TD2#
Hermano shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Boyle manages to get to full guard.
Boyle striking off his back but it's not causing Hermano any problems.
Hermano tries to free his leg and advance position but Boyle is retaining full guard.
Boyle doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Boyle 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.
Boyle lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Hermano is looking for a triangle but Boyle pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Boyle stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Hermano has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Boyle manages to get his head free but now Hermano has transitioned to an armbar! Boyle grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Hermano! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Niego Hermano!

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

#R1#
Carnevore listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Carnevore uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Merdaka has time to react.#ROC#
Merdaka is rocked!
Merdaka's coach down at Helsinki Fight Club was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Merdaka's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Carnevore throws a hook but Merdaka avoids it easily.
Merdaka fails to land with a series of punches.
Merdaka swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Carnevore appears to be looking for a big counter.
Merdaka throws out a loose jab but Carnevore uses good head movement to avoid it.
Merdaka takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Merdaka is still on wobbly legs! Can Carnevore finish him?
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Carnevore shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Merdaka takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Carnevore sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Merdaka bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ilir Carnevore!
Ilir Carnevore really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: POWERS 66
Date: Jan 18, 2017

#R1#
A punch combination from Dub misses.
Tsuyoshi swings for the body but Dub moves out of range.
Dub throws a body punch but Tsuyoshi moves out of range.
Tsuyoshi lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Tsuyoshi looks to land a left hand but Dub moved out of range nicely.
Tsuyoshi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dub manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jab by Dub.
Tsuyoshi avoids the head kick by Dub.
Tsuyoshi lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Dub backs up against the cage. #ROC2#
Dub is rocked!
Dub looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
It seemed like Tsuyoshi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Oh Dub is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dub throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tsuyoshi cracks Dub with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Dub tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Tsuyoshi pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Dub is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fujiwara Tsuyoshi!
A very excited looking Fujiwara Tsuyoshi rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: EVO 01182017
Date: Jan 18, 2017

#R1#
Irhin sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Nice body kick from Speedman.
Irhin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Speedman manages to avoid it.
Speedman tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Irhin manages to circle out of the way.
Irhin connects with a high kick. #CUT2#
It looks like Tugg Speedman has been cut.
Donk. Speedman catches Irhin right on the button with a cross.
Irhin throws a sloppy head kick and Speedman moves out of range easily.
Irhin misses with a wild combination.
Irhin lands a jab-cross combination.
Irhin throws a jab but it's blocked by Speedman.
A thudding body kick lands there by Speedman!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Irhin cracks Speedman with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A lazy left from Speedman finds it's target.
Speedman fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Irhin checks it well.
Speedman turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Irhin misses with a body shot.
Irhin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Speedman swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Irhin connects with a body shot.#CL#
Speedman rushes Irhin and presses him up against the cage.
Speedman misses with a body punch. #T1#
Irhin blocks a body shot from Speedman.
Speedman can't find room to land a body shot as Irhin controls the action.
Speedman struggles to land a body shot inside as Irhin controls his hands.
Irhin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A knee to the head by Irhin.
Speedman is working Irhin over against the cage.
Knees to the body from Irhin.
Speedman misses with a punch to the body.
Irhin struggles to land a body shot inside as Speedman controls his hands.
Irhin tries to land knees in the clinch but Speedman avoids the damage to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Speedman.
Irhin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Speedman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Knees to the body from Irhin.
Irhin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Speedman.
Irhin blocks a body shot from Speedman.
Speedman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Irhin.
Speedman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Irhin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Speedman avoids it.#T2#
Irhin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Speedman's elbow.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A head punch on the inside from Speedman fails to land.
Speedman on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Speedman swings wildly with an uppercut but Irhin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Speedman misses with a body punch.
Speedman on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Speedman.
Speedman avoiding damage as Irhin throws knees to the body.
Irhin trying to land knees to the body.
Speedman blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Irhin taking a breather.
Irhin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Speedman has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Irhin crunches a lovely knee into Speedman's ribcage.
Speedman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Irhin's elbow.
Speedman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Irhins head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Speedman.
Irhin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Speedman is defending well for now.
Speedman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Speedman. #T3#
Irhin tries to work over Speedman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Speedman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Irhin blocks a body shot from Speedman.
Irhin blocks a body shot from Speedman.
Irhin tries to work over Speedman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Irhin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Speedman.
Speedman managing to block the knees to the body from Irhin.
Speedman avoiding damage as Irhin throws knees to the body.
Irhin missing with knees to the body.
Speedman misses with the head strike.
Speedman lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Irhin backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Irhin.
Speedman blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Irhin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Speedman's elbow.
Speedman lands an uppercut.
Irhin lands a knee to the body.
Speedman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Irhin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Irhin throws an elbow but it misses.
Irhin trying to stall but Speedman improves his position. #T4#
Irhin misses with a knee to the head.
Speedman on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Speedman stalling.
Speedman lands a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Speedman blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Speedman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Irhin's elbow.
Irhin blocking some punches.
Irhin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Speedman is defending well for now.
Speedman can't find room to land a body shot as Irhin controls the action.
Irhin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Speedman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Speedman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Speedman avoiding damage as Irhin throws knees to the body.
Speedman makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Speedman takes a knee to the side of the body.
A nice left hand lands by Speedman.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Speedman lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Speedman fails to land.
Speedman struggles to land a body shot inside as Irhin controls his hands.
Irhin tries a knee to the head but Speedman blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Artem Irhin will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tugg Speedman's cut.
That's time! Speedman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Speedman scores with a kick to the body.
Irhin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Artem Irhin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Speedman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Irhin.
Speedman looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Speedman moves into range and clinches up with Irhin.
Speedman lands with a right to the head.
Irhin pushes Speedman back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Speedman throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Irhin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Artem Irhin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Irhin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Irhin misses with a right hand
and Speedman counters with a low kick, right behind Irhin 's knee.
Speedman takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Irhin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Speedman.
Irhin is looking for the big counter here.
Speedman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It seemed like Irhin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Speedman moves out of range of the leg kick from Irhin.
Speedman quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Irhin checks a leg kick nicely.
Irhin takes one on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Irhin falls off balance throwing a combination #CL#
and Speedman counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Irhin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
Speedman working aggressively here.
Irhin is working Speedman over against the cage.
Speedman managing to block the knees to the body from Irhin.
Irhin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Speedman.
Speedman avoiding damage as Irhin throws knees to the body.
Irhin looking to throw knees to the head but Speedman is blocking nicely.
A head punch on the inside from Speedman fails to land.
Irhin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Speedman is defending well for now.
Speedman tries to throw a body punch but Irhin avoids it by throwing Speedman back against the cage.
Irhin blocking some punches.
Speedman avoiding damage as Irhin throws knees to the body.
Irhin tries to land knees in the clinch but Speedman avoids the damage to the body.
Irhin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Speedman avoids it.
Irhin tries to throw a body punch but Speedman avoids it by throwing Irhin back against the cage.
Irhin blocking some punches.
Irhin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Speedman avoids it.
Irhin blocks an uppercut.
Speedman tries a body shot but Irhin blocks it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #T2#
Speedman avoiding damage as Irhin throws knees to the body.
Irhin tries a body shot but Speedman blocks it.
Speedman working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Speedman avoiding damage as Irhin throws knees to the body.
Irhin prevents a body shot from Speedman.
Irhin trying to land knees to the body.
A hook to the body from Speedman.
A nice left hand lands by Speedman.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Irhin can't find room to land a body shot as Speedman controls the action.
Irhin prevents a body shot from Speedman.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Irhin.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Speedman.
Speedman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Speedman lands with a left to the head.
Irhin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Speedman is defending well for now.
Nice body punch from Speedman - that landed with a thud.
Irhin is breathing heavily.
Irhin trying to land knees to the body.
A body shot lands from Speedman.
Nice body punch from Speedman - that landed with a thud.
Speedman tries a body shot but Irhin blocks it. #T3#
Speedman lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Irhin.
Speedman lands a left hand.
Speedman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Irhins head.
Irhin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Speedman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Speedman managing to block the knees to the body from Irhin.
Irhin wants to stall.
Speedman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Speedman.
Irhin with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tugg Speedman has scored more points in the clinch so far.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Speedman creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Speedman throws a head punch that misses.
Speedman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Irhin's elbow.
Irhin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Speedman.
A nice right hand lands inside from Speedman.
Speedman misses with a punch on the inside.
Irhin trying to land knees to the body.
Irhin misses with a punch to the body.
Speedman works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #T4#
Speedman lands a left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Speedman avoiding damage as Irhin throws knees to the body.
Irhin missing with knees to the body.
Irhin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Speedman avoids it.
A right handed body shot lands from Speedman.
Speedman lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Irhin or not.
Speedman working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Speedman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Good body shot from Speedman.
Speedman tries to throw a body punch but Irhin avoids it by throwing Speedman back against the cage.
Speedman avoiding damage as Irhin throws knees to the body.
A short left from Speedman.
Irhin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Speedman lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right from Speedman on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Speedman.
Speedman misses with a punch to the body.
Speedman stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Speedman throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Speedman creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tugg Speedman dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tugg Speedman's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Speedman misses with a kick to the body.
Irhin throws a lazy head kick
and Speedman counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Irhin lands a jab to the nose.
Speedman feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Irhin's calf.
Speedman throws a nice inside leg kick. #CL#
Speedman has Irhin up against the cage in a clinch.
Speedman managing to block the knees to the body from Irhin.
Speedman misses with some punches.
Irhin blocking some punches.
Speedman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Irhin can do to turn this around?
Speedman tries to throw a body punch but Irhin avoids it by throwing Speedman back against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Good body shot from Irhin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Speedman tries to throw a body punch but Irhin avoids it by throwing Speedman back against the cage.
Speedman swings wildly with an uppercut but Irhin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Irhin is trying to maintain a safe position but Speedman gets an underhook and turns Irhin into the cage.
Speedman lands a right hand. #T1#
Speedman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Irhin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Speedman avoids it.
A head punch on the inside from Speedman fails to land.
Irhin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Speedman avoids it.
Irhin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Speedman is defending well for now.
Speedman scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Irhin.
Irhin is trying to maintain a safe position but Speedman gets an underhook and turns Irhin into the cage.
Irhin trying to land knees to the body.
Irhin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Speedman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Speedman lands a body shot.
Speedman managing to block the knees to the body from Irhin.
Speedman avoiding damage as Irhin throws knees to the body.
Speedman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Irhin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Speedman lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Irhin.
Speedman pushes Irhin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Irhin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Speedman is defending well for now.
Speedman softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T2#
A short left from Speedman.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Speedman lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Speedman pushes Irhin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Speedman lands a left hand.
Irhin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Speedman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short body shot lands from Speedman as the two fighters clinch.
Speedman misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Irhin.
Irhin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Irhin blocking some punches.
Irhin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Irhin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Speedman lands a nice uppercut.
Irhin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Speedman.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Irhin.
Speedman scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short uppercut from Speedman.
Speedman lands a shot to the body.
Good body shot from Speedman.
Speedman makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T3#
Irhin missing with knees to the body.
Speedman lands a hook to the side of the head.
Speedman lands with a light punch inside.
Irhin tries to throw a body punch but Speedman avoids it by throwing Irhin back against the cage.
Irhin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Speedman.
Speedman works on Irhin's body with a couple of short punches.
A short left from Speedman.
Speedman on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Speedman lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Speedman lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Speedman works on Irhin's body with a couple of short punches.
Irhin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Irhin blocking some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Speedman. #ROC#
Irhin is rocked!
A nice right hand lands inside from Speedman.
Irhin is still on wobbly legs! Can Speedman finish him?
A short body shot lands from Speedman as the two fighters clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Speedman lands with a short shot to the head.
Speedman lands a shot to the body.
A right hand to the body from Speedman.
Speedman pushes Irhin against the cage. Speedman is working some dirty boxing. Speedman pushes off with a quick right hook! Irhin goes down! Irhin tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Speedman moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tugg Speedman!
An out of breath Tugg Speedman thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

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