Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: EFC Tronstone vs Beecher
Date: Jun 01, 2019

#R1##CL#
Sobota has managed to clinch.
Sobota struggles to land a body shot inside as Lawrence controls his hands.
Lawrence lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sobota backwards.
Sobota blocks an uppercut.
Lawrence lands a body punch.
Lawrence goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lawrence.
Lawrence lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sobota misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Lawrence breaks the clinch.
Lawrence scores with a body shot.
Sobota ducks under a wild hook from Lawrence.
Lawrence showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sobota.
Lawrence throws a counter combo.
Sobota misses with a body shot.
Sobota lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lawrence lands a head kick!
Lawrence 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.
Sobota doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T1#
Some wild striking there from Lawrence.
Lawrence falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sobota cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sobota uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lawrence.
A good leg kick by Lawrence.
Sobota connects with a single shot there.
Lawrence throws a nice looking combination but Sobota bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sobota was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lawrence looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lawrence cracks Sobota with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lawrence.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sobota. Lawrence does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sobota slips under a jab from Lawrence.
A swing and a miss from Lawrence.#T2#
Lawrence scores with a nice strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Sobota takes the fight into the clinch.
Sobota works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lawrence working aggressively here.
Sobota blocking some punches.
Lawrence tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Lawrence fails to land.
A nice left hand lands by Sobota.
Sobota misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lawrence swings wildly with an uppercut but Sobota uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lawrence can't find room to land a body shot as Sobota controls the action.
Lawrence swings wildly with an uppercut but Sobota uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lawrence misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sobota struggles to land a body shot inside as Lawrence controls his hands. #T3#
A short uppercut from Sobota.
Sobota can't find room to land a body shot as Lawrence controls the action.
Sobota goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Sobota - that landed with a thud.
Lawrence swings wildly with an uppercut but Sobota uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sobota lands an uppercut.
Sobota working aggressively here.
Sobota working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lawrence can't find room to land a body shot as Sobota controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sobota.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sobota.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lawrence.
Lawrence blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sobota doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lawrence prevents a body shot from Sobota.
Sobota scores with a shoulder strike.
Sobota gets through Lawrence's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sobota's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lawrence misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Lawrence fails to land.
Sobota lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sobota prevents a body shot from Lawrence.
Lawrence tries a body shot but Sobota blocks it.
Lawrence lands with a left to the head.
Sobota misses with a punch on the inside.
Sobota misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sobota has a couple of punches blocked by Lawrence.
Lawrence lands with a short shot to the head.
Sobota misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sobota lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lawrence lands a shot to the body.
A shot in the inside from Lawrence.
A nice left hand lands by Sobota.
Sobota blocks a body shot from Lawrence.
Sobota throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lawrences head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Johnny Lawrence 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#
Sobota scores with a sloppy right hand. Lawrence should have avoided that one.
Jab, jab by Lawrence - just one landing.
Sobota 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.
Lawrence goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Lawrence misses with a two punch combination.
Lawrence keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sobota.
Lawrence lands with a nice combination. Sobota backs away looking to recover.
Lawrence closes the distance and lands a one-two.
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!
Lawrence chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lawrence tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sobota was well out of range. Poor timing from Lawrence.
Sobota swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Sobota misses with an uppercut. Lawrence saw that one coming.#CL#
Sobota gets a clinch.
Lawrence misses with some punches.
Lawrence can't find room to land a body shot as Sobota controls the action.
A body shot lands from Lawrence.
Lawrence scores with a shoulder strike.
Lawrence misses with some punches. #T1#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lawrence.
Sobota blocks an uppercut.
Sobota blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sobota misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sobota doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sobota creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lawrence lands an uppercut.
Lawrence throws a head punch that misses.
Sobota misses with a body punch.
Lawrence tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sobota makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Lawrence - that landed with a thud.
A short right from Sobota on the inside.
Sobota blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lawrence prevents a body shot from Sobota.
A short right from Sobota.
Lawrence tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
A hook to the body from Lawrence.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lawrence blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lawrence.
Sobota misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sobota misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sobota scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sobota working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch on the inside from Sobota fails to land.
Lawrence working aggressively here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sobota creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC2#
Lawrence's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lawrence lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sobota at a distance.
Lawrence will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lawrence throws a hook to the side of Sobota's head but Sobota sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lawrence tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sobota was well out of range. Poor timing from Lawrence.#T3#
Lawrence just misses with a punch to the body.
Sobota throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sobota uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lawrence.
Sobota blocks a head kick by Lawrence.
Sobota ducks under a wild hook from Lawrence.
Johnny Lawrence seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lawrence cracks a nice hook into Sobota's ribs.
Lawrence moves out of range of the strikes.
Lawrence swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sobota.
Lawrence throws a one two combo.
Lawrence tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lawrence throws the left hand but Sobota avoids the punch easily.
Sobota on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sobota throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It seemed like Lawrence was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lawrence misses with a head kick. #T4#
Lawrence tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sobota was well out of range. Poor timing from Lawrence.
Lawrence lands with a nice combination. Sobota backs away looking to recover.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lawrence throws a hook but Sobota avoids it easily.
Sobota takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Lawrence has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL#
Sobota moves into the clinch successfully.
Lawrence throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sobotas head.
Lawrence can't find room to land a body shot as Sobota controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lawrence. #BC2#
Lawrence breaks the clinch.
Lawrence fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sobota manages to avoid it.
Lawrence connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sobota. Sobota circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sobota. Lawrence does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lawrence swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sobota loads up on a big right hand but Lawrence slips the punch.#CL#
Sobota rushes Lawrence and presses him up against the cage.
Lawrence throws a punch but it's blocked by Sobota.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Lawrence showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Sobota throws a jab when Lawrence was well out of range.
Lawrence throws out a counter right but Sobota avoids it with no problem.
Sobota tries to clinch but Lawrence moves away
and Lawrence counters with a two punch combo.
Sobota throws a lazy right hand but Lawrence sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lawrence lands a slapping body shot.
Lawrence throws a nice looking combination but Sobota bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sobota wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Lawrence scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lawrence lands with a nice body kick.
Lawrence lands a jab-cross combination.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lawrence. That's going to slow Sobota down.
Sobota tries to move into range but Lawrence moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lawrence connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lawrence throws a hook but Sobota blocks it.
Nice body punch from Lawrence.
Sobota uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lawrence. #T1#
Nice body punch from Lawrence.
Lawrence jabs Sobota right on the nose. Sobota blinks but takes it well.
Sobota avoids the head kick by Lawrence.
Sobota seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Sobota moves forwards but Lawrence connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Lawrence swinging wildly here.
Lawrence paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Johnny Lawrence is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lawrence scores with a nice strike.
Lawrence listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Lawrence slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Lawrence throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sobota stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lawrence getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
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!
Lawrence is looking to chop away at Sobota's legs. #T2#
Lawrence lands a jab to Sobota's midsection.
Lawrence connects with a body shot.
Lawrence scores with a hook to the body. Sobota takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lawrence throws a right hand that Sobota ducks under and follows up with a left that Sobota also avoids with ease.
A little feinted left hand from Sobota on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sobota wants to clinch up but Lawrence keeps it at a distance.
Lawrence closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Lawrence throws a nice head kick!
Lawrence looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lawrence circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lawrence fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lawrence uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sobota.
Sobota is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sobota misses with an uppercut. Lawrence saw that one coming.#CL#
Sobota closes the distance and clinches.#T3#
Sobota swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sobota misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lawrence takes a shot to the head.
Lawrence lands with a short shot to the head.
Sobota lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC2#
Lawrence breaks from the clinch.
Lawrence tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sobota with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lawrence to score with a decent uppercut.
A big right from Sobota misses.
A nice side step and Lawrence releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Sobota takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Lawrence fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sobota on the side of the head.
Lawrence looks to land a combination but Sobota avoids it well.
Sobota takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lawrence blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T4#
Sobota blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sobota misses with a body punch.
Sobota working aggressively here.
Sobota lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sobota tries to throw a body punch but Lawrence avoids it by throwing Sobota back against the cage.
Lawrence working aggressively here.
Lawrence misses with a punch on the inside.
Sobota working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lawrence.
Lawrence blocks a body shot from Sobota.
Sobota has a couple of punches blocked by Lawrence.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sobota misses with a body punch.
Sobota blocks a body shot from Lawrence.
Johnny Lawrence is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sobota swings wildly with an uppercut but Lawrence uses good head movement to avoid it.
Leszek Sobota has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lawrence fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Lawrence!
An out of breath Johnny Lawrence thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: EFC Matusov vs Daughtrey
Date: May 04, 2019

#R1#
Sobota lands with a right hand. #CUT#
It looks like Junior Dos Santos has been cut.
Sobota changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dos Santos is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Sobota connects with a nice looking jab.
A big left from Sobota misses.
Dos Santos shoots in looking for a takedown. Sobota tries to sprawl out of it but Dos Santos keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sobota manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sobota keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Dos Santos with a poor takedown
and Sobota counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Leszek Sobota has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Junior Dos Santos.
Dos Santos looks for a takedown but Sobota sprawls well.
Sobota throwing a counter right hand but Dos Santos manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD#
Sobota feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Dos Santos sprawling to the canvas! Dos Santos rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Sobota finish him?! #ROC#
Dos Santos is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dos Santos fails with the takedown
and Sobota counters with a big left hand that crumples Dos Santos! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Leszek Sobota!
In his post fight interview, Leszek Sobota started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: WVT9 Hitme v Griffith
Date: Apr 27, 2019

#R1##TD2#
Vanna gets a double leg takedown into Marbleforge's guard.
Vanna preventing the sweep.
Vanna looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB#
Marbleforge has his foot on Vanna's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Vanna works his way back into a safe position though.
Marbleforge is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Vanna sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Marbleforge is looking for a triangle but Vanna pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Marbleforge is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Vanna defends well.#SUB#
Marbleforge is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Vanna is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vanna is stalling in the full guard. #T1#
It looks like Vanna might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Marbleforge throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #SUB#
Marbleforge looking for a guillotine here but Vanna defends easily. #SUB#
Marbleforge looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Marbleforge is trying to control the position but Vanna postures up. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Marbleforge escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Vanna gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Vanna 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.
Vanna pushes down on Marbleforge's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Vanna is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB#
Marbleforge is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Vanna pulls his head out easily.
Vanna is controlling the pace. #SUB#
Marbleforge looking for submissions off his back.#T3#
Marbleforge trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Marbleforge is desperately trying to improve his position but Vanna has a good base and remains in mount.
Marbleforge throwing hammer fists to the chest of Vanna. What's that going to do exactly?
Vanna controlling from the full mount.
Vanna blocks Marbleforge's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Vanna controlling from mount.
Vanna avoids the attempt from Marbleforge to control.
Marbleforge is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#T4#
Vanna prevents Marbleforge from getting the reversal.
Vanna controlling the position easily from mount.
Marbleforge is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Vanna looking to control and managing it successfully.
Marbleforge tries to hold on but Vanna postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vanna tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcin Vanna dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Marbleforge looks for a takedown but Vanna sprawls well.
Marbleforge shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Vanna pinned against the cage. Vanna gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Marbleforge misses with a takedown #TD2#
and Vanna counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bunnur Marbleforge. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vanna is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Marcin Vanna has got the better of the ground game so far.
Marbleforge trying to keep a closed guard but Vanna is proving a slippery customer. #SUB#
Marbleforge is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Vanna defends well.#T1#
Vanna is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Marbleforge is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Marbleforge has an active guard here but Vanna has managed to pass into half guard. #SUB#
Marbleforge has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Vanna escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Vanna!
Vanna advances nicely into full mount.
Vanna controlling from mount. #T2#
Marbleforge tries to control the position but Vanna now has his back. #SUB2#
Vanna is looking for the choke from the back position but Marbleforge is controlling his hands well. #SUB2#
Marbleforge fending off the submission attempt from Vanna.
Vanna has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Marbleforge trying to control the action but Vanna just sinks the hooks in.
Marbleforge is defending well here and trying to improve his position. #T3#
Marbleforge just trying to survive but Vanna is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Vanna has good solid back control here.
Vanna keeps control of the position as Marbleforge tries to break free.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vanna not allowing Marbleforge to control his hands.
Marbleforge wants to escape the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial. #SUB2#
Vanna is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Marbleforge has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB2#
Vanna is looking for the choke from the back position but Marbleforge is controlling his hands well. #T4#
Vanna is hanging on to Marbleforge's back as he tries to escape. #SUB2#
Marbleforge defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Vanna's arms.
Marbleforge is trying to break free. #SUB2#
Marbleforge has hold of Vanna's leg, trying to break free but it's let Vanna lock up a rear naked choke! This could be big trouble! Marbleforge is turning an unusual color here… he's out! Vanna throws him to one side and jumps onto the cage to celebrate with his fans.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Marcin Vanna!
Marcin Vanna decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: Batoru FC 13
Date: Apr 13, 2019

#R1#
Opstad throws a jab when Grimdal was well out of range.
Opstad shoots for a double leg takedown but Grimdal sprawls well. He's pushed Opstad's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Grimdal is looking to clinch.
Opstad appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Opstad fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CUT#
It looks like Reggie Grimdal has been cut.#TD#
Opstad throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Grimdal was covering up waiting for the punch and Opstad finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SUB#
Opstad drops back, looking for a kneebar! Grimdal looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Grimdal looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Grimdal! #REVB#
Grimdal working away.
Opstad is trying to buck Grimdal off.#T1##SU2#
Grimdal stands up.
Opstad 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.
Grimdal displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Opstad throws out the jab.
Opstad misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
No luck for Opstad with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leon Opstad. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Opstad with a lazy takedown attempt #KD2#
and Grimdal counters with a head kick that drops Opstad to the mat! Opstad scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#ROC2#
Opstad is rocked!#TD#
Opstad shoots in and bounces Grimdal off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Grimdal is wriggling around but Opstad manages to pass to half guard.
Oh Opstad is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#T2##REVB#
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!
Opstad is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Opstad seems to have got his legs back now.#SUB#
Opstad is working for a kimura but Grimdal is defending it quite comfortably.
Opstad winds up and cracks Grimdal with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Opstad is trying to control the action in half guard but Grimdal is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Opstad is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Opstad seems to be looking for submissions. #T3##SUB#
Opstad seems to be looking for submissions.
Opstad seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Grimdal does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Opstad thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Grimdal's head.
Opstad not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SU#
Opstad stands up and beckons Grimdal to join him on the feet.
Opstad shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Grimdal as he avoids it easily.
Opstad fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Grimdal lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T4#
Opstad looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Opstad connects with a jab.#CL#
Opstad moves into the clinch successfully.
Opstad is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Grimdal looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Opstad landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Opstad blocks an uppercut.
Grimdal misses with an elbow strike.
We've been informed that Grimdal has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Opstad blocks an elbow strike.
Opstad has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Grimdal after a bit of a struggle.
Opstad drops down looking for an ankle pick but Grimdal pulls his leg out and moves away.
Opstad shoots in but Grimdal avoids the takedown attempt easily.
As Opstad backs off Grimdal throws a huge counter combo but Opstad manages to avoid it all.
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 Leon Opstad will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Reggie Grimdal's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Opstad shoots in and drives through. Grimdal sprawls well.
Opstad moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromGrimdal.
Opstad closes the distance and clinches up with Grimdal, looking for a takedown. Opstad pushes Grimdal against the cage but Grimdal circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Opstad closes this distance looking for a takedown but Grimdal circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leon Opstad. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Opstad closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Grimdal quickly recovers to half guard.#ES2#
Grimdal manages to escape and get back to his feet! #TD#
Opstad fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Grimdal to the ground. Opstad is now in Grimdal's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Opstad throwing strikes but missing.
Leon Opstad overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Opstad stops Grimdal from standing up. #SUB#
Opstad is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Grimdal is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Grimdal has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Opstad looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Grimdal won't allow Opstad to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Opstad escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Grimdal gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Grimdal must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Grimdal avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Opstad is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Opstad manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#TD#
Opstad is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Grimdal can't fight it off and eventually Opstad manages to take the fight to the floor. Grimdal looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SU#
Opstad stands up from guard. Let's bang! #TD#
Opstad drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Check out the look on Opstad's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter! #SUB#
Opstad is trying to get an arm triangle but Grimdal is defending well.
Opstad in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #T3#
Opstad sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Grimdal is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Opstad landing strikes.
Opstad wants to control but Grimdal is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Opstad goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Grimdal rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Opstad's guard! Nice work there by Grimdal!
Opstad wants to stand and escape but Grimdal is having none of it. #ES#
Opstad has his feet on Grimdal's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Grimdal is looking to clinch but Opstad is avoiding it. #T4#
Opstad throws a sloppy head kick and Grimdal moves out of range easily.
Opstad darts in looking for a takedown but Grimdal gets double underhooks and turns Opstad into the cage.
Opstad tries to score a power double leg takedown but Grimdal sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Opstad somewhat.
Grimdal dodges the punch combination from Opstad.
Opstad shoots and misses
and Grimdal counters with a left and a right that stings Opstad.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
Grimdal gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Opstad to score an easy takedown into full guard.#SUB#
Opstad drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Grimdal dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Grimdal wants to get up but he can't break Opstad's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
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 Leon Opstad will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Reggie Grimdal's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Grimdal stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Grimdal wants it to stay on the feet.
Grimdal tries to clinch up but Opstad circles away and keeps his distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Grimdal looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#TD#
Grimdal gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Grimdal utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB#
Opstad drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Opstad jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Opstad is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Grimdal wants to stand and escape but Opstad is having none of it. #T1#
Opstad lands a couple of digs.#SU#
Opstad decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Opstad shoots in and drives through. Grimdal sprawls well.
Grimdal throws a counter combo.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Opstad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leon Opstad. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Grimdal darts in and clinches Opstad up against the cage.
Grimdal with an attempt at a knee that misses. #BC#
Opstad breaks the clinch.
Grimdal moves in looking to clinch but Opstad pushes him off.
Grimdal walks into a stiff left hand from Opstad.#T2#
Opstad gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Grimdal throws a head kick but Opstad moves out of range.
Grimdal on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Grimdal looks for a takedown but Opstad sprawls well.
Grimdal is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Opstad works Grimdal's body with a nice hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab from Opstad does it's job there.#ROC#
Grimdal is rocked!
Leon Opstad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Opstad shoots in but Grimdal avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T3#
Grimdal tries to clinch up but Opstad circles away and keeps his distance.#TD#
Opstad scores with a takedown into Grimdal's guard.#SUB#
Opstad drops back looking for a leg! Grimdal is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Grimdal manages to kick Opstad off! Opstad jumps back into Grimdal's guard.
Grimdal is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Opstad is controlling him. #SUB#
Opstad drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Opstad seems to have locked his on tight now - Grimdal screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Opstad, as he picks up the win!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Leon Opstad!

Event: WVT6 Brandis v Griffith
Date: Apr 13, 2019

#R1#
Nice straight punches there by Meyer. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Meyer.
Meyer shoots in looking for a takedown. Marbleforge tries to sprawl out of it but Meyer keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Marbleforge manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Marbleforge blocks a head kick by Meyer.
Marbleforge shoots in looking for a takedown. Meyer tries to sprawl out of it but Marbleforge keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Meyer manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Horrible takedown attempt by Marbleforge or perhaps it was just good defense by Meyer, which made it look bad.
Meyer definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meyer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Meyer thuds his shin into the meat of Marbleforge's side.
No joy there for Meyer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Marbleforge unleashes a big counter combination but Meyer bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#CL#
Meyer rushes Marbleforge and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Marbleforge is trying to pull guard but Meyer has him pressed against the cage.
Oscar Meyer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bunnur Marbleforge.#BC#
Meyer breaks the clinch. #CL#
Marbleforge tries to keep at a distance but Meyer has taken the fight into the clinch.
Marbleforge takes a knee right on the jaw! #CUT#
It looks like Bunnur Marbleforge has been cut.
Meyer content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Marbleforge can't break the clinch.
Marbleforge letting Meyer take a breather here.#T2##TD#
Meyer pulls Marbleforge into guard. #SUB#
Meyer has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Marbleforge can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Marbleforge drops back looking for a leg! Meyer is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Meyer manages to kick Marbleforge off! Marbleforge jumps back into Meyer's guard.
Meyer keeping moving, preventing Marbleforge from controlling successfully.
Marbleforge cracks Meyer with a solid left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Marbleforge drops back looking for a leg! Meyer is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Meyer manages to kick Marbleforge off! Marbleforge jumps back into Meyer's guard. #T3#
Meyer is striking off his back. Marbleforge thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Marbleforge throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB2#
Marbleforge is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Meyer is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bunnur Marbleforge!

Event: WVT2 Brandis vs Bell
Date: Mar 29, 2019

#R1#
Seventeen Version Two shoots in but no luck this time.
Marbleforge is looking for a counter combo.
Seventeen Version Two changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Marbleforge tries to avoid it but Seventeen Version Two manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Marbleforge to the ground. Marbleforge escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Seventeen Version Two shoots for a takedown but Marbleforge saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bunnur Marbleforge has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Android Seventeen Version Two.
Seventeen Version Two shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Marbleforge pinned against the cage. Marbleforge gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Seventeen Version Two has a takedown stuffed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marbleforge misses with the combination.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Seventeen Version Two is defended easily by Marbleforge.#T1#
Seventeen Version Two throws a sloppy head kick and Marbleforge moves out of range easily.
As Seventeen Version Two looks to move away, Marbleforge throws a big counter combo but Seventeen Version Two just gets out of the way.#TD2#
Seventeen Version Two closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Marbleforge did well to prevent Seventeen Version Two getting side control.#SUB#
Marbleforge looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Marbleforge keeping control of the position.
Marbleforge is staying active underneath Seventeen Version Two, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Marbleforge has his hands clasped together around Seventeen Version Two's back. He's all about the action.
The fighters are battling for position here. Marbleforge manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T2##SUB#
Marbleforge is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Seventeen Version Two rolls with it to try and escape but Marbleforge cranks on the arm and Seventeen Version Two is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bunnur Marbleforge!

Event: EFC DeSilva vs Page
Date: Mar 23, 2019

#R1#
McCarthy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sobota.
Nice sprawl there from Sobota as McCarthy shoots in.
Sobota swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#TD2#
McCarthy drives through with a takedown into guard.
McCarthy scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB2#
McCarthy drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and McCarthy jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
McCarthy throws a big elbow that misses.
Sobota has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB2#
McCarthy drops back looking for a leg! Sobota is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sobota manages to kick McCarthy off! McCarthy jumps back into Sobota's guard. #SUB2#
McCarthy drops back looking for a leg! Sobota is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sobota manages to kick McCarthy off! McCarthy jumps back into Sobota's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
McCarthy drops back looking for a leg! Sobota is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sobota manages to kick McCarthy off! McCarthy jumps back into Sobota's guard.
Sobota looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1##SUB2#
McCarthy is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Sobota is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sobota working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McCarthy.
McCarthy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sobota keeping full guard, as McCarthy tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Sobota wants to control position but McCarthy is using a can opener to pass guard... He's turned it into a full on guillotine from mount now! Big trouble for Sobota here! He's turning a lovely shade of purple and yep! He's tapping out! I would say world class Jiu Jitsu but is it really? It was nice but let's not get silly about it.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). David McCarthy!

Event: EFC Sobota vs Matusov
Date: Feb 23, 2019

#R1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Matusov.
Sobota throws a hook but Matusov blocks it.
Matusov has his takedown stuffed#CL#
and Sobota counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Sobota.
Matusov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sobota avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Leszek Sobota has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boris Matusov.
Matusov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Sobota gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Matusov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Sobota fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Matusov ducks under a wild hook from Sobota.
Matusov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Sobota defends it well.
Matusov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sobota circles away.
Sobota stuffs the takedown attempt from Matusov. Matusov gets slowly back to his feet.
Matusov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL#
and Sobota moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matusov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Sobota fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Sobota lands with a straight right. Matusov didn't see that one coming.#CL#
Sobota darts in and clinches Matusov up against the cage.#TD2#
Matusov is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Sobota can't fight it off and eventually Matusov manages to take the fight to the floor. Sobota looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#T1#
Matusov tries to free his leg and advance position but Sobota is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Matusov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Matusov being controlled here momentarily.
Sobota keeping moving, preventing Matusov from controlling successfully.
Matusov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sobota swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sobota on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Sobota tries to get out of the position.
Matusov trying to control the position from guard on top but Sobota is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Matusov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Matusov stands and throws Sobota's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Sobota is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Matusov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Matusov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sobota keeps working.
Matusov tries to move into full mount but can't pass Sobota's legs. #SUB2#
Matusov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Matusov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Sobota is not content to let Matusov control the position. #T3##SUB2#
Matusov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Matusov tries for a kimura but Sobota is defending well.
Matusov tries to move to mount but Sobota blocks the move with his legs.
Matusov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sobota keeps working. #SUB2#
Matusov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sobota knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Sobota can't do much from the bottom here. #T4#
Sobota gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! #SUB2#
Matusov working for a submission but Sobota is keeping him at bay.
Sobota is trying to escape the mount.
Sobota has given up his back.
Our spies down at at Lucky Liam's MMA Academy inform us that Matusov has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Sobota is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent. #SUB2#
Sobota defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Matusov's arms.
Sobota wants to escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Boris Matusov dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Matusov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sobota counters with a stiff right hand.
Matusov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sobota makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Matusov has a takedown stuffed.
It looked like Sobota was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Matusov.
Leszek Sobota has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boris Matusov.
Matusov avoids the body shot from Sobota. #TD2#
Matusov darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Sobota trying to hold on to Matusov's head to control him but Matusov postures up.
Sobota is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matusov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Matusov passes to full mount!
Sobota is trying desperately to improve position.#T1#
Matusov looking to control but Sobota is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB2#
Matusov with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Matusov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Matusov avoids the attempt from Sobota to control.
Matusov fails to advance to Sobota's back. #SUB2#
Matusov is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Sobota to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Sobota shrugs it off.
Sobota is squirming around, avoiding Matusov's attempts to control the action. #SUB2#
Matusov is working for a guillotine from mount but Sobota frees his head quite easily. #SUB2#
Matusov is working for a guillotine from mount but Sobota frees his head quite easily. #T2#
Matusov seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Sobota is holding on tight. #SUB2#
Matusov is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Sobota is surviving well by controlling Matusov's body position as best he can.
Sobota can't escape the position.
Matusov content just to control the position here.
Sobota wants to control but Matusov is having none of it.
Matusov mounts Sobota! Really nice guard pass there!
Matusov content just to control the position here. #SUB2#
Matusov working for a submission but Sobota is keeping him at bay.
Sobota is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T3#
Matusov wants to take Sobota's back here but Sobota is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Sobota is desperately trying to improve his position but Matusov has a good base and remains in mount.
Matusov trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB2#
Matusov looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Sobota tries to hold on but Matusov postures up.
Sobota has given up his back. #SUB2#
Sobota is trying to defend against the choke here but Matusov has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Matusov Tightens the hold and Sobota taps out furiously! Matusov displays superior BJJ to win the fight.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Boris Matusov!

Event: ABW 193 Arendse - Point
Date: Jan 24, 2019

#R1#
Carsara looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#KD#
Carsara throws a left that rocks Grimdal and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Carsara dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Grimdal regain composure! #ROC#
Grimdal is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Reggie Grimdal has been cut.#SU#
Carsara decides to stand up, so the ref orders Grimdal to his feet.
Grimdal is still on wobbly legs! Can Carsara finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Carsara misses with a jab, cross combination. #KD#
Carsara lands a big shot that drops Grimdal! Can he finish him? #SU#
Carsara stands up and waves to Grimdal to follow him.
Carsara getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Carsara throws a body punch but Grimdal moves out of range.
Grimdal seems to have recovered his senses.
OH! Grimdal has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Carsara smells blood and charges in for the finish! Carsara unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Grimdal sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Fausto Carsara!
Fausto Carsara decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 19, 2019

#R1#
Marbleforge takes one on the chin but seems OK. #CUT#
It looks like Bunnur Marbleforge has been cut.
Reed definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Reed rushes Marbleforge and presses him up against the cage.
Reed works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Marbleforge looks winded!
Reed is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Reed lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Reed lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Reed stalling.
Reed slowing the pace effectively.
Reed has Marbleforge pressed against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Reed takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Reed gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ben Reed.
Reed throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Marbleforge stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Marbleforge closes this distance looking for a takedown but Reed circles away.#T1#
Marbleforge walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Marbleforge limp body while Reed jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ben Reed!

Event: Batoru FC 6
Date: Dec 29, 2018

#R1#
Turturro throws an off balance right hand
letting Sobota counter with a right hand.
Turturro tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sobota uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Turturro.#CL#
Turturro closes the distance and clinches.
Turturro drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sobota pulls his leg out and moves away. #CL#
Turturro rushes Sobota and presses him up against the cage.
Turturro tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sobota smiles and moves away.
Sobota displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Turturro.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tuccio Turturro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turturro pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#TD#
Turturro fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Sobota to the ground. Turturro is now in Sobota's guard.
Turturro slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T1#
Turturro advances to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sobota preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #SUB#
Turturro is working for a submission of some sort.
Turturro content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Sobota wants to improve his position but Turturro is controlling well. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
Turturro is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sobota is just riding it out for now. Turturro eventually gives up the hold.
Turturro controlling the action here. #T3#
Turturro prevents Sobota from improving his position.
Turturro tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sobota knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Well, if Turturro is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Turturro seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Sobota for as long as he can get away with.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Turturro circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sobota wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#CL2#
Sobota clinches with his opponent.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sobota.
Sobota stops a takedown attempt from Turturro.
Turturro takes a shot to the head.
Turturro tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sobota smiles and moves away.
Turturro misses with a combination #CL2#
and Sobota counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Turturro drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Sobota gets the underhooks and prevents it. #TD#
Turturro drags the fight down to the ground.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Turturro controls Sobota momentarily but Sobota frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tuccio Turturro dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Sobota digs a good body shot into Turturro's ribs.
Turturro tries to land a body kick
and Sobota counters with a left to the body.
Tuccio Turturro is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sobota lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Turturro at a distance.
Sobota lands a jab to Turturro's midsection.
Turturro misses with a takedown #KD2#
and Sobota counters with a crisp one two that drops Turturro! Sobota thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Turturro to his feet! Turturro is in big trouble!#ROC2#
Turturro is rocked!
Turturro looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Turturro looks to clinch
and Sobota counters with a big right hand! Oh Turturro is in trouble here! Sobota follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leszek Sobota!
A very excited looking Leszek Sobota 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: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 28, 2018

#R1##TD2#
Marbleforge manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Yamadaev on his heels. He'll look to pass Yamadaev's guard now, I'm sure.
Marbleforge looking to pass the guard.
Marbleforge is still trying to improve position.#SUB2#
Marbleforge drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Marbleforge jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Marbleforge is looking to work some ground and pound but Yamadaev has wrist control.#SUB2#
Marbleforge is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Marbleforge told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Marbleforge thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamadaev wants to stand and escape but Marbleforge is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Marbleforge trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Yamadaev keeping moving, preventing Marbleforge from controlling successfully.
Marbleforge throws a big elbow that misses.
Marbleforge trying to control the position from guard on top but Yamadaev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Marbleforge is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Yamadaev keeping moving, preventing Marbleforge from controlling successfully.
Marbleforge prevents Yamadaev from getting back to his feet.
Marbleforge is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Yamadaev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #TD2#
Marbleforge scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Marbleforge wants to control but Yamadaev is keeping him busy.
Marbleforge takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB2#
Marbleforge seems to be working for a kimura but Yamadaev defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Marbleforge is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB2#
Marbleforge is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T3#
Yamadaev pushes Marbleforge off looking to stand but Marbleforge dives back in and keeps control. #SUB2#
Marbleforge is looking for a kimura here.
Marbleforge sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Yamadaev defending well though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Marbleforge is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Yamadaev is staying active underneath Marbleforge, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T4##SUB2#
Marbleforge is working for a kimura but Yamadaev is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Marbleforge seems to be looking for submissions.
Yamadaev wants to get back to his feet.
Marbleforge thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Yamadaev's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Marbleforge is working for a submission of some sort.
Marbleforge wants to lay and pray for a moment but Yamadaev keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bunnur Marbleforge dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Marbleforge showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Yamadaev.
Marbleforge is looking for the big counter here.
Yamadaev lands with a right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yamadaev. Marbleforge does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yamadaev throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Marbleforge.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Marbleforge scores with a takedown into Yamadaev's guard.
Marbleforge looking to pass the guard.
Yamadaev keeping moving, preventing Marbleforge from controlling successfully. #T1#
Marbleforge throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Marbleforge throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Yamadaev working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Marbleforge.
Marbleforge throwing strikes but missing.
Yamadaev keeping full guard, as Marbleforge tries to pass.
Marbleforge trying to control the position from guard on top but Yamadaev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marbleforge has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Marbleforge trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Yamadaev wants to get back to his feet but Marbleforge passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Marbleforge is looking for a kimura but Yamadaev is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Marbleforge to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Marbleforge is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Yamadaev has managed to free his arm - good work.
Yamadaev is not content to let Marbleforge control the position.#SUB2#
Marbleforge is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Yamadaev doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Marbleforge.
Marbleforge stops Yamadaev from getting back to his feet. #T3#
Yamadaev avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Marbleforge. #SUB2#
Marbleforge is looking for a kimura here. #SUB2#
Marbleforge is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Marbleforge has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Yamadaev keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Yamadaev is trying to stand. #T4##SUB2#
Marbleforge is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Marbleforge missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Marbleforge not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Yamadaev looks like he's trying to stand up.
Marbleforge is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Marbleforge throwing shots but Yamadaev is blocking nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yamadaev is trying to stand back up but Marbleforge is controlling him #SUB2#
Marbleforge is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Yamadaev doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Marbleforge.
Yamadaev wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bunnur Marbleforge showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Marbleforge shoots for a takedown but Yamadaev saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Marbleforge goes for a double leg but Yamadaev avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Yamadaev continues to drive forward.
Marbleforge fails with a takedown attempt.
Aly Yamadaev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bunnur Marbleforge.
Marbleforge keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamadaev looks to score with a jab to the body but Marbleforge is just out of range.
Marbleforge throws a push kick but Yamadaev slaps the foot to one side.
Yamadaev was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Marbleforge fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Yamadaev misses the target.#T1#
A head kick by Marbleforge misses
and Yamadaev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Yamadaev misses with a straight right.
Yamadaev throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Marbleforge sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Yamadaev misses with a body shot.
Marbleforge is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Yamadaev throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Marbleforge throws a counter combo.
Marbleforge shoots in looking for a takedown but Yamadaev manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Marbleforge's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Yamadaev was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Yamadaev misses the shot to the body. #T2#
Marbleforge takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Marbleforge takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Yamadaev fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Marbleforge looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Yamadaev is looking to wear down Marbleforge with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Yamadaev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Marbleforge gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Marbleforge takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Yamadaev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yamadaev throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T3#
Marbleforge darts in looking for a takedown but Yamadaev gets double underhooks and turns Marbleforge into the cage.
A left lands for Yamadaev.
Marbleforge darts in looking for a takedown but Yamadaev gets double underhooks and turns Marbleforge into the cage.
Marbleforge slips a straight right by Yamadaev.
Yamadaev throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Aly Yamadaev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Yamadaev throws a hook but Marbleforge avoids it easily.
Marbleforge shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Yamadaev pinned against the cage. Yamadaev gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Yamadaev drops down looking for a counter takedown but Marbleforge sprawls and moves away.#T4##TD2#
Marbleforge shoots in and bounces Yamadaev off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Yamadaev knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Marbleforge on the ground.
Marbleforge stops Yamadaev from standing up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Marbleforge is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Marbleforge wants to control from the top but Yamadaev keeps moving.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aly Yamadaev showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Marbleforge 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 28:29
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bunnur Marbleforge!

Event: ABW 180 Bhullar - Maugon
Date: Nov 29, 2018

#R1##CL#
Grimdal instigates a clinch.
Grimdal throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Olegav blocks it with crossed arms. #BC#
Grimdal breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Grimdal moves into the clinch.
Olegav takes a shot to the head.
Grimdal landing knees to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Karin Olegav has been cut.
Grimdal tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #BC#
Grimdal escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #TD2#
Olegav shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Grimdal's guard.#ES#
Grimdal has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Olegav is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
Grimdal breaks the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Grimdal. No joy for Olegav on that attempt.
Olegav shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Grimdal defends it nicely.
Olegav shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Grimdal sprawls well. Grimdal wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Olegav gets slowly back to his feet.
Reggie Grimdal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Karin Olegav.#T1#
Grimdal slaps away a takedown attempt from Olegav, before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL#
Grimdal fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Olegav, pushing him back against the cage.
Grimdal lands an elbow inside.
Grimdal working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC#
Grimdal breaks the clinch. #CL#
Grimdal has closed the distance and engaged Olegav in a clinch. #BC#
Grimdal breaks from the clinch.
Olegav goes for a double leg but Grimdal avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Grimdal continues to drive forward.
As Olegav looks to move away, Grimdal throws a big counter combo but Olegav just gets out of the way.
Grimdal looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#CL#
Grimdal moves into the clinch.#BC#
Grimdal manages to break the clinch.
Reggie Grimdal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grimdal throws a right hand that Olegav ducks under and follows up with a left that Olegav also avoids with ease.
Grimdal feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Olegav's calf.
Grimdal looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T2#
Grimdal tries to close the distance and clinch up but Olegav swats him away and circles back towards the center.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Grimdal moves into range and clinches up with Olegav.#BC#
Grimdal breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Grimdal clinches with his opponent.
Grimdal slowing the pace effectively.#BC#
Grimdal pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Grimdal clinches.
Grimdal lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Grimdal lands an elbow inside. #BC#
Grimdal breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Grimdal has closed the distance and engaged Olegav in a clinch. #BC#
Grimdal manages to break the clinch.
Olegav has a takedown stuffed.
Grimdal tries to close the distance and clinch but Olegav swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T3##CL#
Grimdal darts in and clinches Olegav up against the cage.
Olegav blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Olegav takes a knee to the side of the body.
Grimdal misses with a knee strike.
Grimdal misses with a knee to the head.
Grimdal tries to land a knee to the head but Olegav blocks with his arms. #BC#
Grimdal escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Grimdal darts in and clinches Olegav up against the cage.
Grimdal displaying some good clinch control by pressing Olegav up against the cage.
Grimdal lands a nice knee to the body.
Olegav can't break the clinch.
Olegav is trying to drag Grimdal to the mat but Grimdal just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A knee to the head by Grimdal. #T4##BC#
Grimdal breaks the clinch.
Grimdal wants to clinch up but Olegav keeps it at a distance.
Grimdal throws a leg kick which misses Olegav's front leg but catches the back leg as Olegav tries to avoid it.
Olegav shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Grimdal as he avoids it easily.
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!#CL#
Grimdal moves into the clinch.
Olegav is trying to pull guard but Grimdal turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Grimdal with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Olegav is trying to force a seperation but Grimdal has the dominant position.
Olegav drops down looking for an ankle pick but Grimdal pulls his leg out and moves away.
Grimdal connects with a jab.
Grimdal tries to clinch there but Olegav circles away. #TD2#
Olegav decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Reggie Grimdal dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Karin Olegav's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Olegav fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL#
Olegav gets tackled into the cage by Grimdal. Grimdal maintains the clinch. #BC#
Grimdal escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Grimdal leaves Olegav with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL#
Grimdal forces Olegav back against the cage and clinches.
Olegav looking for a takedown.
Reggie Grimdal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Karin Olegav.
Grimdal scores with a knee to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grimdal throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Olegav blocks it with crossed arms.
Grimdal lands an elbow inside.
Reggie Grimdal has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Grimdal makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC#
Grimdal breaks the clinch. #CL#
Grimdal darts in and clinches Olegav up against the cage.#T1#
Grimdal misses with a knee to the head.
Olegav is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Grimdal to keep the fight standing.
Grimdal scores with a knee to the head. #CUT#
That has opened up Karin Olegav's cut even more.
Olegav tries to break the clinch but Grimdal is controlling the position.
Olegav jumps guard but Grimdal turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Grimdal manages to break the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Grimdal looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Grimdal rushes Olegav and presses him up against the cage.
Grimdal prevents a body shot from Olegav.
Grimdal misses with a knee strike.
Grimdal landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Olegav tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Grimdal comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Grimdal is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Olegav can do to turn this around?#T2##BC#
Grimdal escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Grimdal pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Olegav is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Grimdal with a body shot.
Reggie Grimdal is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Grimdal has taken the fight to the clinch.
Grimdal gets underhooks to prevent Olegav's takedown attempt.
Olegav throws a head punch that misses.
Grimdal lands an elbow inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Olegav wants a takedown but no success here. #BC#
Grimdal breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Grimdal clinches up against the cage.
Olegav drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Grimdal looking to throw knees to the head but Olegav is blocking nicely.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Grimdal.
Grimdal tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #T3#
With the fighters up against the cage, Grimdal throws an elbow but misses.
Knees in the clinch landing for Grimdal.
Grimdal with a knee to the head.
Olegav takes a knee right on the jaw!
Grimdal leaning his opponent against the cage.
Grimdal leaning his opponent against the cage.
Grimdal tries to throw a body punch but Olegav avoids it by throwing Grimdal back against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Grimdal pressing his opponent against the cage. #T4#
Grimdal working Olegav over with knees to the body.
Grimdal with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Grimdal lands an elbow that stopped Olegav in his tracks for a moment. #CUT#
The cut above Karin Olegav's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Olegav tries to pull guard but Grimdal won't allow it.
Grimdal throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Olegav blocks it with crossed arms.
Grimdal looking to throw knees to the head but Olegav is blocking nicely.
Grimdal tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Olegav avoids it.
Olegav tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Grimdal just stands there and leans against the cage.
Grimdal lands a knee to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grimdal creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Olegav's defenses.
Grimdal tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Olegav avoids it.
Grimdal throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Olegav blocks it with crossed arms.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Reggie Grimdal dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Karin Olegav's cut.
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#
Grimdal wants to clinch up but Olegav keeps it at a distance.#TD2#
Olegav drives through with a takedown into guard.
Olegav controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Let's hope that Olegav has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T1#
Olegav trying to control but Grimdal is working from the bottom.
Olegav won't allow Grimdal to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES#
Grimdal is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Olegav presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Grimdal landing knees to the head.
Olegav is trying to drag Grimdal to the mat but Grimdal just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#BC#
Grimdal manages to break the clinch. #T2#
Olegav misses with a takedown attempt - Grimdal sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Olegav shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Grimdal pinned against the cage. Grimdal gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Reggie Grimdal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Karin Olegav.
Olegav takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Grimdal falls off balance throwing a combination
and Olegav counters with a left and a right that stings Grimdal. #CL#
Grimdal darts in and clinches Olegav up against the cage.
Grimdal connects with a knee to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A knee to the head by Grimdal. #CUT#
Karin Olegav's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Grimdal scores with a knee to the head. #BC#
Grimdal's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Grimdal throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Grimdal displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Olegav. #T3#
Grimdal shoots in looking for a takedown but Olegav manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Grimdal's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Olegav unleashes a big counter combination but Grimdal bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Olegav fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Grimdal avoids it really well and circles away.
Grimdal tries to clinch but Olegav is having none of it.
Olegav swats away the attempt to clinch by Grimdal.
That kick from Grimdal tenderised Olegav's leg. Olegav is trying to keep his angry face on.#TD2#
Olegav shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Grimdal is trying to stand. #T4##SUB2#
Olegav is working for a kimura but Grimdal is defending it quite comfortably.
Grimdal is trying to stand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Reggie Grimdal showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Grimdal, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:26
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:26
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Reggie Grimdal!

Event: Batoru FC 2
Date: Nov 10, 2018

#R1#
Sobota scores with a decent looking hook.#CUT2#
It looks like Rocco Dangerfield has been cut.
Sobota connects with a nice looking jab.
Dangerfield misses with a straight right.
Dangerfield keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sobota.
Sobota avoids a kick to the body.
Dangerfield throws a poor cross that misses
and Sobota counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sobota is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Dangerfield takes a swing at Sobota's ribcage but misses.
Sobota lands a jab to Dangerfield's midsection.
Sobota lands with a good body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sobota scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Dangerfield connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sobota momentarily.
Dangerfield ducks under a wild hook from Sobota.
An attempted straight right counter from Dangerfield misses the target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dangerfield misses with a head kick.
Leszek Sobota is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Dangerfield digs a good hook to Sobota's body.
Sobota bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A slow jab from Sobota misses its intended target.
Dangerfield looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Dangerfield misses with a hook. Sobota ducked under it nicely.
Dangerfield looks to land a left hand but Sobota moved out of range nicely.
Dangerfield swings for the body but Sobota moves out of range.
Dangerfield is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Sobota's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Sobota tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dangerfield was well out of range. Poor timing from Sobota.
Sobota takes one to the chin there.
Dangerfield just misses with a punch to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Dangerfield checks a leg kick.
Sobota avoids the head kick by Dangerfield. #T2#
Dangerfield defending well as Sobota loads up on a big left hand.
Dangerfield is looking to counter punch.
Dangerfield throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Sobota is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dangerfield avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dangerfield appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Sobota misses with a left hand
and Sobota takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sobota throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Dangerfield to counter with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dangerfield steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sobota.
Dangerfield throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dangerfield fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sobota manages to avoid it.#T3#
Dangerfield misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sobota.
Dangerfield missing with a left hand there. Sobota was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dangerfield keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dangerfield misses with a hook
and Sobota connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sloppy strikes from Dangerfield. Those never looked like landing.
Sobota misses with a low kick.
Dangerfield looking to land some kicks to the body here. #TD#
Dangerfield fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Sobota to the ground. Dangerfield is now in Sobota's guard.
Sobota wants to sweep here but Dangerfield controlling him for the moment.
Dangerfield trying to control the position from guard on top but Sobota is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sobota can do anything to dispel that myth.#T4#
Dangerfield is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Dangerfield 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.
Dangerfield throws a big right hand that misses.
Dangerfield scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Sobota is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Dangerfield controls from within his opponent's guard.
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 Rocco Dangerfield will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rocco Dangerfield's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Nice defenses there by Sobota.
A lazy body kick from Dangerfield #CL2#
and Sobota moves into the clinch.
Dangerfield blocks an uppercut.
Dangerfield prevents a body shot from Sobota.
Sobota misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dangerfield jumps guard but Sobota turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Sobota pushes Dangerfield back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#TD#
Dangerfield manages to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sobota 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.
Dangerfield wants to sweep but no luck.
Dangerfield trying to keep a closed guard but Sobota is proving a slippery customer. #T1#
Dangerfield has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Sobota trying to control the position from guard on top but Dangerfield is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dangerfield wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#SUB#
Dangerfield working for a triangle but Sobota defends it easily.
Dangerfield being controlled here, momentarily.
Sobota wants to control from the top but Dangerfield keeps moving. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dangerfield pulls Sobota in close to his closed guard and prevents Sobota from doing any damage or advancing position.
Sobota really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dangerfield. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dangerfield 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.
Sobota trying to control but Dangerfield is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dangerfield connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sobota's hands.
Sobota thows a leg kick but Dangerfield checks it #TD#
and Dangerfield counters with a nice double leg into side control. Sobota won't be happy with that.
Dangerfield taking a breather here.
Dangerfield trying to control the action but Sobota is working from the bottom. #T3#
Sobota is looking to regain half guard here but Dangerfield keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Dangerfield is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sobota knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Dangerfield working the ground and pound from side control.
Dangerfield working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Dangerfield remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Sobota is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Dangerfield off and has taken his back!
Dangerfield rolls, trying to escape but Sobota keeps control of the position.
Dangerfield looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Dangerfield's corner are yelling at him, telling him to just focus on controlling Sobota's hands.
Sobota looking to hold on to the position here but Dangerfield rolls and ends up regaining guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dangerfield is adopting a defensive guard.
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 Rocco Dangerfield will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rocco Dangerfield's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Sobota tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dangerfield manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dangerfield throws a series of punches but Sobota moves out of range.
Dangerfield throws a leg kick that is checked
and Sobota counters with a straight right hand.
Dangerfield swinging wildly here.
Sobota lands a right hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Sobota misses its intended target.
Dangerfield throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dangerfield uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sobota.
Leszek Sobota seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dangerfield throws an overhand right that lands on Sobota's shoulder, as Sobota tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
Dangerfield misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sobota.
Dangerfield throws a leg kick
enabling Sobota to counter with a crisp jab.
Dangerfield misses with a hook. Sobota ducked under it nicely.
Dangerfield throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sobota sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dangerfield misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sobota avoids the head kick by Dangerfield.
Dangerfield misses with a head kick.
Sobota misses the shot to the body.
Dangerfield works Sobota's body with a nice hook.
Sobota has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Dangerfield throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dangerfield takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
Dangerfield throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sobota tries to bum rush Dangerfield with a series of wild strikes but Dangerfield uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sobota takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dangerfield jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sobota throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sobota moves in looking to clinch but Dangerfield pushes him off.
Dangerfield throws a chopping leg kick but Sobota manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Dangerfield throws a body kick that misses
and Sobota counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sobota is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
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!
Sobota stuffs the takedown.#T3#
Sobota tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dangerfield bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sobota's head backwards.
Dangerfield looks to land a right hand but Sobota moved out of range.
Sobota tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dangerfield paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dangerfield misses with a hook. Sobota ducked under it nicely.
Sobota scores with a jab.#TD#
Dangerfield fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Sobota sprawls well initially but Dangerfield persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Sobota tries to kick Dangerfield off in order to stand up. Dangerfield Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Sobota gets back to half guard.
Sobota wants to improve his position but Dangerfield is controlling well.
Sobota felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T4#
Sobota has a hand on Dangerfield's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Dangerfield takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dangerfield controlling his opponent.
Dangerfield working Sobota over with strikes here.
Dangerfield looking to control and managing it successfully.
Dangerfield pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Dangerfield controlling his opponent.
Sobota is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Leszek Sobota has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dangerfield takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rocco Dangerfield showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dangerfield, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rocco Dangerfield!
An out of breath Rocco Dangerfield thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: ABW 171
Date: Oct 30, 2018

#R1#
Grimdal defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Valur.
Some wild striking there from Grimdal.
Valur gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Grimdal counters with a series of strikes. Valur will be more careful next time no doubt. #TD2#
Valur dives in and scores a takedown into Grimdal's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grimdal is breathing heavily.
Valur stays in close to Grimdal's body and controls the position.
Grimdal preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Valur is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Grimdal can't keep his opponent in guard - Valur advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Valur has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Valur seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Grimdal does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Valur with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T1##SU2#
Valur stands up from half guard. #TD2#
Valur shoots in and gets a takedown into Grimdal's guard.#SU2#
Valur stands up and waves to Grimdal to follow him. #TD2#
Valur decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Valur wants to free his trapped foot but Grimdal is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Still in half guard, Valur seems content to control.#SUB2#
Valur is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Grimdal is just riding it out for now. Valur eventually gives up the hold. #T2#
Valur works his foot free and advances to mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Valur is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Grimdal has managed to escape the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Grimdal has left one of his arms exposed and Valur doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Grimdal screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gilbert Valur!

Event: ABW 165 Lopez - Rones
Date: Oct 04, 2018

#R1#
Good leg kick by Potamus there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hippo Potamus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Potamus connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That kick from Potamus tenderised Ure's leg. Ure is trying to keep his angry face on.
Potamus dips to his left and cracks Ure with an uppercut!
Potamus scores with a jab. Ure acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nice jab there from Potamus.
A good leg kick by Potamus.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Potamus throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ure sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Ure looks winded!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Potamus.
Potamus looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Potamus listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ure has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ure there as he acknowledges the shot.
Potamus scores with a push kick.
Ure takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Potamus lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A good leg kick by Potamus.
Ure tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Potamus fakes the leg kick and cracks Ure in the body. #T2#
Potamus lands with a right hand.
Potamus feints and then cracks Ure's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ure down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Potamus throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Ure takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Potamus buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Potamus lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Potamus jabs Ure right on the nose. Ure blinks but takes it well.
Potamus turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T3##CL#
Potamus moves into the clinch.
Potamus lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Potamus lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ure or not.
A knee to the head by Potamus. #CUT#
It looks like Phil Ure has been cut.
Potamus lands a nice elbow. #BC#
Potamus breaks from the clinch.
Good shot there by Potamus.
Ure tries to move into range but Potamus moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Potamus fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ure.
Potamus lands a high kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Potamus digs a good hook to Ure's body. #T4#
Potamus digs a good body shot into Ure's ribs.
Potamus scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Potamus thumps Ure with a low kick.
Potamus scores with a kick to the midsection.
Potamus with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Potamus lands a body punch.
Ure has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Potamus.
Potamus throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ures head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hippo Potamus dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Phil Ure's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
A decent looking cross lands there for Potamus.
Potamus throws a nice inside leg kick.
Potamus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ure can do to turn this around?
A nice combination there by Potamus. #CL#
Potamus clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Potamus breaks from the clinch.
Potamus ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That kick from Potamus tenderised Ure's leg. Ure is trying to keep his angry face on.#CL#
Potamus gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ure is breathing heavily.#BC#
Potamus breaks the clinch.
Potamus wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T1#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Potamus.
Potamus lands a nice looking body shot.
Potamus scores with a push kick.
Phil Ure is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Potamus fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hippo Potamus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ure has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Potamus ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Potamus lands a right hook to the body. #T2#
Nice shot by Potamus.
Potamus lands with an uppercut that bounces Ure off the cage and back into range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Potamus lands with a cross.
Ure's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Potamus lands a jab to the nose.#CL#
Potamus clinches up against the cage.
Ure working hard to break the clinch.
Potamus holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Potamus with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #BC#
Potamus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Potamus thuds his right hand into Ure's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T3#
Ure walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Potamus throws a nice inside leg kick.
Potamus lands with a straight right. Ure didn't see that one coming.#ROC#
Ure is rocked!
Potamus scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Potamus moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ure on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ure is still on wobbly legs! Can Potamus finish him?
Potamus drops Ure with a straight right hand, right on the button! Potamus follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hippo Potamus!
During a confident post fight interview, Hippo Potamus thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: GPG: 48
Date: Sep 29, 2018

#R1##TD2#
Marbleforge feints and as Vamvakaris raises his hands in defense, Marbleforge changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Marbleforge working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Marbleforge drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Vamvakaris dives on top into guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Marbleforge working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Vamvakaris doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Marbleforge is tightening it up a little... Vamvakaris has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Vamvakaris reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Vamvakaris taps out! Nice BJJ there by Marbleforge!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Bunnur Marbleforge!
Marcos Vamvakaris spoke after the fight, saying 'Well, it is what it is.... You can't always be on the W - side. Don't count me out yet, though! As Arnie said: "I will be back!"'.

Event: ABW 157 Lopez - Opdvido
Date: Aug 30, 2018

#R1##CL2#
Meechum darts in and clinches Ure up against the cage.#TD2#
Meechum manages to pull guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Ure is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Ure stopping the sweep attempt from Meechum.#SUB#
Ure drops back, looking for a kneebar! Meechum looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Meechum looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Meechum! #REVB##SUB2#
Meechum tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Meechum has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meechum wants to control but Ure is keeping him busy.
Meechum tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T1#
Meechum wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ure keeps working.
Meechum tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Meechum in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Meechum tries to score with some ground and pound. Ure controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Meechum is looking to take a break and control but Ure is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Meechum is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ure is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Meechum misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #SUB2#
Meechum is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ure is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Meechum scores with a couple of short elbows.#T3#
Meechum controlling the position.
Meechum throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#SUB2#
Meechum tries for a kimura but Ure is defending well.
Meechum throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Meechum really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ure. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB2#
Meechum goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Ure has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Meechum but great work by Ure.#T4##SUB#
Ure working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ure is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Ure goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Meechum has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Ure but great work by Meechum.
Meechum wants to control but Ure is keeping him busy.
Meechum is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Ure's shoulder. That is not cool.
Ure is not content to let Meechum control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ure tries to buck Meechum off but Meechum is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harold Meechum dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Meechum moves in looking to clinch but Ure pushes him off.
Ure feinted with a counter takedown.
Phil Ure is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Meechum gets the takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ure sneaks back into half guard.
Meechum is keen to just control but Ure is a slippery customer.
Harold Meechum has got the better of the ground game so far.
Meechum not doing much here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meechum sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ure defending well though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1##SUB#
Meechum thows an elbow strike that misses. Ure gets hold of full guard and has managed to get a loose guillotine attempt. Meechum doesn't seem too bothered but Ure quickly shifts his position and has tightened the hold! Meechum is in big trouble now - he's going a funny colour - he's tapping out! Nice finish there! Meechum really should have spotted the danger earlier though... either incompetence or over-confidence has resulted in a big L on his record.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Phil Ure!

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

#R1#
Rayson lands a body shot.
Rayson lands a nice looking body shot.
Grimdal is breathing heavily.
Grimdal is looking to clinch.
Rayson shapes to counter with a head kick.#KD2#
Rayson feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Grimdal sprawling to the canvas! Grimdal rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Rayson finish him?! #ROC2#
Grimdal is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Reggie Grimdal has been cut.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rayson. That's going to slow Grimdal down.
Oh Grimdal is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grimdal 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.
Grimdal switches off momentarily and Rayson cracks him with a monster right hand! Grimdal topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Rayson dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Rayson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Longburn Rayson!
Longburn Rayson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: GPG: 43
Date: Aug 18, 2018

#R1#
Marbleforge shoots in for a takedown but Steinheiser shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Steinheiser looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Steinheiser tries to score a power double leg takedown but Marbleforge sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Steinheiser somewhat.
Steinheiser fails with a takedown attempt.#TD#
Steinheiser looking to score a takedown here. Marbleforge is defending well but Steinheiser drives through and ends up in Marbleforge's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Marbleforge has his foot on Steinheiser's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Steinheiser works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Steinheiser got a little sloppy there for a moment and Marbleforge has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Steinheiser has managed to get both his arms back between Marbleforge's legs - danger averted.
Steinheiser sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T1##SUB2#
Marbleforge had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Steinheiser defends it easily.
Steinheiser scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Steinheiser with a nice head shot there.
Steinheiser lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Marbleforge working for a triangle but Steinheiser defends it easily.
Steinheiser working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Steinheiser is in close to Marbleforge's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Steinheiser connects with a couple of short punches.#ROC#
Marbleforge is rocked!
Steinheiser stands up over Marbleforge, holding on to his feet. Steinheiser throws the legs to one side and dives in with a huge shot that lands flush on the chin! Marbleforge is out cold! Steinheiser lands a couple more shots and the ref tackles him out of the way! What a brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Lynn Steinheiser!
Lynn Steinheiser took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.

Event: KOFC 117 - Slurper vs Jeffries
Date: Aug 05, 2018

#R1#
Sobota keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
As Boo tries to get set, Sobota tries to push him back and clinch up but Boo manages to avoid the attempt.
Sobota misses the shot to the body.
Sobota lands a jab.
Leszek Sobota seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Boo darts in and clinches Sobota up against the cage.
Boo landing knees to the body.
Boo lands a good knee to the midsection. Sobota won't want to take too many of those.
Sobota is breathing heavily.
Sobota prevents the takedown attempt.
Boo putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Sobota in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Boo drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Leszek Sobota has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jo Boo.
Boo connects with a knee to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Boo.#TD2#
Boo pulls Sobota into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sobota won't allow Boo to sweep him here.
Sobota has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T1#
Boo keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Boo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Our spies down at at Roosters Coop inform us that Boo has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Sobota got a little sloppy there for a moment and Boo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sobota has managed to get both his arms back between Boo's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Boo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sobota is aware though and is defending well.
Sobota is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Boo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sobota can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Boo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sobota defends well.#T2##SUB2#
Sobota is sitting in close to Boo's body. Boo has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Sobota is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Sobota is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Boo.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jo Boo!

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