Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: SFC29 - Vattalles vs Mouwanga
Date: Jan 20, 2018

#R1#
Obrien fails with an attempt to clinch.
Griffin slips under a jab.
Obrien lands a jab to the nose.
Griffin will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Danga de danga de dang - Griffin scores with a four punch combination!#CUT2#
It looks like Sean Obrien has been cut.
Griffin misses with a low kick as Obrien jumps back.
Obrien tries to close the distance and clinch up but Griffin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Obrien with a jab.#CUT#
It looks like Ryan Griffin has been cut.
A combination from Obrien does no damage.
Ryan Griffin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Griffin throws a series of punches but Obrien moves out of range.
Obrien connects with a nice looking jab.
Griffin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Obrien.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Obrien cracks Griffin with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Griffin falls to his knees and Obrien doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sean Obrien!

Event: SFC27 - TBC
Date: Dec 31, 2017

#R1##TD#
Obrien closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Obrien lands a decent elbow from side control.
Zek is trying to get back to half guard.
Obrien cracks Zek with a big right hand but Zek just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zek is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Zek looks winded!
Obrien throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Zek dodges the ground and pound from Obrien.
Obrien knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Zek on the ground.
Obrien wants to control for a moment but Zek uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Zek can do anything to dispel that myth.
Obrien looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Zek with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Zek has hold of Obrien's hands but Obrien slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Obrien trying to control the action but Zek is working from the bottom. #T1#
Zek is looking to escape.
Obrien landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Zek taking some punishment here, with Obrien in his half guard.
Obrien working the head and body with strikes.
Obrien trying to control the pace.
Obrien seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Obrien is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Obrien is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Zek on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #ROC#
Zek is rocked!#T2#
Obrien controlling the position here and throwing strikes from the top. Nice elbow lands there... and another... and another... oh, Zek is out! Obrien gets to his feet and admires his work - nice finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Sean Obrien!

Event: SFC26 - Christmas Crusades
Date: Dec 23, 2017

#R1#
Furnica tries to land a leg kick but Bradley saw it coming and moves away.
Furnica avoids the head kick by Bradley.
A punch combination from Bradley misses.
Bradley lands with a straight right. Furnica didn't see that one coming.
Bradley scores with a punch to the head.
Bradley throws a sloppy head kick and Furnica moves out of range easily.
Furnica goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bradley with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Furnica misses with a combination
and Bradley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#TD2#
Furnica gets the takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Furnica lands a nice forearm strike.
Furnica taking a breather here.
Furnica wants to stand but Bradley has his arm trapped. #T1#
Bradley taking punishment in the form of punches.
Bradley is looking to regain half guard here but Furnica keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Furnica swings around for an armbar but Bradley sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Furnica's guard.#SUB2#
Bradley got a little sloppy there for a moment and Furnica has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bradley has managed to get both his arms back between Furnica's legs - danger averted.
Bradley looking to sit in guard and control but Furnica gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Bradley is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
Furnica's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Furnica throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB#
Bradley working for a triangle but Furnica defends it easily.
Furnica stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bradley swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Bradley can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Furnica controls the pace.
It looks like Furnica 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Furnica works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Furnica tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bradley knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Furnica looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Furnica's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Furnica pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Furnica shoots for a takedown but Bradley saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
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 Joe Bradley will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Furnica walks into a straight right hand from Bradley.
A looping hook to the body misses from Furnica. Bradley does a little dance to reset his feet.
Furnica's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bradley connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Furnica scrambles back to his feet.
Bradley lands a right hook to the body.
Bradley lands with a slapping head kick. #CUT#
It looks like Viorel Furnica has been cut.#CL#
Bradley forces Furnica back against the cage and clinches.
Bradley trying to control the position but instead, Furnica has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bradley into the cage.
Bradley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Bradley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bradley dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Furnica falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bradley counters with a nice body shot.
Joe Bradley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Furnica shoots in for a double leg but Bradley sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bradley misses with a head kick.
Furnica wants to counter with a clinch but Bradley pushes him away.#T1##CL2#
Furnica has managed to clinch.
Furnica prevents Bradley from breaking the clinch.
Bradley is looking to break free of the clinch but Furnica has double underhooks. #TD2#
Furnica tightens his grip and picks Bradley up, before dumping him to the ground. Bradley manages to land in guard.
Bradley is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Furnica can do to turn this around?
Furnica distracts Bradley with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Bradley throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Furnica controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Furnica lands a couple of elbows.
Furnica is in close to Bradley's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Furnica is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T2#
Bradley is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Furnica is stalling in the full guard.
Bradley trying to keep a closed guard but Furnica is proving a slippery customer. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Furnica blocks a head kick by Bradley.
A head kick misses from Bradley.
Furnica avoids the head kick by Bradley.
Furnica dodges the punch combination from Bradley.
Some wild striking there from Bradley.
Furnica blocks a head kick by Bradley.
Furnica shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bradley sprawls well. Bradley wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Furnica gets slowly back to his feet.
Furnica avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bradley sets himself, and Furnica steps forward looking for the clinch! Bradley avoids it this time.
Bradley throws a head kick that Furnica semi-blocks.
Furnica keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bradley.#T4#
Bradley swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bradley lands with a slapping head kick.
Furnica closes the distance and clinches up with Bradley, looking for a takedown. Furnica pushes Bradley against the cage but Bradley circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Joe Bradley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Viorel Furnica.
Furnica throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bradley.
Joe Bradley is winning the standup battle so far.
Bradley throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bradley misses with a lunging right hand
and Furnica counters with a nice uppercut.
Bradley lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bradley throws an overhand right that lands on Furnica's shoulder, as Furnica tries to avoid the shot.
Furnica fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Furnica has a takedown stuffed.
Bradley scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Furnica doesn't seem bothered though.
Furnica avoids the head kick by Bradley.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Bradley dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Viorel Furnica's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Bradley scores with a punch to the head.
A head kick by Bradley misses #CL2#
and Furnica counters by clinching up.
Furnica has Bradley pressed against the cage, preventing Bradley from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bradley throws an elbow that misses.
Furnica using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bradley has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Furnica lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bradley backwards. #TD2#
Furnica pulls guard.
Bradley throws a big elbow that misses.
Bradley wants to control from the top but Furnica keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Furnica pulls Bradley in close to prevent any damage.
Furnica throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back. #T1#
Furnica utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bradley looking to sit in guard and control but Furnica gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Furnica's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Furnica trying to stand up but can't free himself from Bradley's guard.
Furnica stands and throws Bradley's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T2#
Bradley is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Furnica asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Furnica tries to stand but Bradley is controlling his head.
Furnica controls the position from side control.#T3#
Furnica scoring with punches from side control.
Bradley looks to move to half guard but instead Furnica has passed into mount! Damn!
Furnica dominating with strikes here.
Furnica controlling from the full mount.
Viorel Furnica has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bradley tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Furnica controlling from mount.
Furnica landing strikes from the mount and Bradley is in trouble! #T4#
Bradley wants to control but Furnica is having none of it.
Bradley is in a horrible position here. Furnica smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Furnica is landing with some decent strikes but Bradley is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Furnica working the ground and pound effectively.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bradley wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Viorel Furnica has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Joe Bradley is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Furnica punches Bradley on the ear.

And that's the end of the fight!
Viorel Furnica comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bradley has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Joe Bradley!
After the fight, Joe Bradley was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: The Island Season 7, 170 lbs, Round 1
Date: Dec 07, 2017

#R1#
Daniels tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Garret manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Daniels tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Daniels tries to move into range but Garret moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
James Daniels seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Daniels shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Daniels missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Daniels throwing shots but Garret is blocking nicely.
Garret keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Daniels decides to stand up.
Daniels swings widly with a right hand
and Garret counters with a stiff right hand.
Daniels shoots in but Garret avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T1#
Daniels tries to close the distance and clinch up but Garret swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Garret swats away the attempt to clinch by Daniels.
Garret circles away from the clinch attempt.
Daniels tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Garret counters with a nice uppercut.
Daniels has been working on his boxing with his coaches at King Of Pain in the buildup to the fight.
Daniels shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Garret as he avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Garret on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Daniels tries to close the distance and clinch but Garret swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Daniels gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Garret counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#
It looks like James Daniels has been cut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Daniels. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Garret lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Daniels gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Garret counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Clive Garret is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Daniels ducks right into an uppercut from Garret.
Garret cracks Daniels with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Daniels doesn't manage to clinch there - Garret circles away. #KD2#
Garret cracks Daniels with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Garret has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Daniels to stand back up!#ROC2#
Daniels is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Daniels is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Garret doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Daniels crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Daniels's bad books for that mishap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Clive Garret!
Clive Garret thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: SFC23 - Pichushkin vs Sandow
Date: Nov 18, 2017

#R1##TD#
Martin scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Martin working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards. #CUT#
It looks like JJ Tan has been cut.
Martin throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Martin scores with a couple of short elbows.
Tan takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#ROC#
Tan is rocked!
Martin cracks Tan with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Martin immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Tan is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Martin!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bradley Martin!
After the fight, Bradley Martin was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: TIT 65 - Bartlett v Wilson
Date: Oct 30, 2017

#R1#
Daniels fails in his attempt to clinch.
Blanks dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Blanks dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Daniels gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL2#
and Blanks counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Daniels jumps guard but Blanks turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Daniels prevents Blanks from breaking the clinch.
Blanks avoiding damage as Daniels throws knees to the body.
Daniels drops down looking for an ankle pick but Blanks pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Daniels. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blanks stuffs the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blanks lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Daniels at a distance.
Daniels tries to close the distance and clinch but Blanks swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Blanks scores with a body shot.
Daniels tries to clinch but Blanks is having none of it.
Nice takedown defense from Blanks. No joy for Daniels on that attempt. #T1#
Daniels fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Blanks avoids it really well and circles away.
Blanks takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#TD#
Daniels shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Blanks napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blanks defending against the ground and pound. #ES2#
Blanks bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Blanks fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Daniels tries to score a power double leg takedown but Blanks sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Daniels somewhat.#T2#
Daniels doesn't manage to clinch there - Blanks circles away.
Daniels looks for a takedown but Blanks sprawls well.
Blanks lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Daniels at a distance.
Blanks scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CUT2#
It looks like James Daniels has been cut.
Daniels tries to clinch up.
Blanks stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Blanks wants it to stay on the feet.
Blanks changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Blanks scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#KD2#
Blanks drops Daniels with a right and a left! Blanks comes rushing in but Daniels regains his composure and manages to keep Blanks in guard. #ROC2#
Daniels is rocked!
Daniels is breathing heavily.#SU2#
Blanks stands and steps away. Daniels gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Oh Daniels is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Daniels takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Daniels walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Blanks swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Billy Blanks!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Billy Blanks waved his t-shirt featuring Transform Supplements 's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: SFN St Petersburg 3
Date: Oct 28, 2017

#R1##TD#
Vattalles drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Vattalles controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Vattalles thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Vattalles is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Vattalles chips away with some ground and pound.
Vattalles's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Vattalles 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bradley 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.
Vattalles forces his way into half guard.#T1#
Still in half guard, Vattalles seems content to control.
Vattalles's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Vattalles winds up and cracks Bradley with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB#
Vattalles is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB#
Vattalles in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Bradley tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Vattalles!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mee Vattalles!

Event: SFN St Petersburg 3
Date: Oct 28, 2017

#R1#
Druga connects with a body shot.
A left lands for Druga.
Sean Obrien seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Obrien finds it's way through Druga's defenses.
Druga displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Obrien throws out the jab.
Druga connects with a right hand. Obrien shakes it off.
Druga takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Druga defending well as Obrien loads up on a big left hand.
Druga scores with a jab to the jaw.
Obrien shoots in looking for a takedown. Druga tries to sprawl out of it but Obrien keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Druga manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Druga's jab looks to have found its range, popping Obrien under the eye.
A jab from Druga finds it's way through Obrien's defenses.
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!
Druga rushes Obrien with punches - Obrien moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Obrien goes down! Druga follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lipa Druga!
A very excited looking Lipa Druga made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: SFN St Petersburg 3
Date: Oct 28, 2017

#R1#
Johnson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
De Koning went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Sloppy strikes from Johnson. Those never looked like landing.
De Koning throws a big counter combination but Johnson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
De Koning tries to bum rush Johnson with a series of wild strikes but Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Johnson avoids a punch combination nicely.
De Koning lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Johnson misses with a two punch combination.
De Koning went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
De Koning misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Johnson misses with a body shot
and De Koning counters with a one-two to the body.
De Koning misses with a combination
and Johnson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps De Koning thinking.
De Koning is breathing heavily.
De Koning showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Johnson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson cracks De Koning with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Johnson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T1#
De Koning uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnson.
De Koning really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Johnson tests De Koning's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice shot by Johnson.#ROC2#
De Koning is rocked!
De Koning on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Oh De Koning is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
De Koning takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Johnson lands an uppercut, right on the button! De Koning tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bryan Johnson!
The defeated Nick De Koning had this to say: 'Losing is part of the game. This will only make me stronger as a fighter.'.

Event: SFC21 - Pablos vs Nam
Date: Oct 21, 2017

#R1##TD#
Obrien closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Obrien lands in his opponent's guard.
Obrien knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Krueger on the ground.
Obrien loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Krueger pulls Obrien in to control the position.
Obrien might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Krueger's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB2#
Krueger pushes a forearm under Obrien's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Obrien is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Volt Krueger!

Event: SFC20 - Pichushkin v Pendragon
Date: Oct 14, 2017

#R1#
Obrien ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gacy moves away.
Obrien misses with a combination #TD#
and Gacy counters with a nice double leg into side control. Obrien won't be happy with that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Obrien wants to control but Gacy postures up.
Obrien takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Gacy is staying tight to Obrien's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Gacy trying to control the action but Obrien is working from the bottom.
Obrien is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Obrien is not content to let Gacy control the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Obrien can do anything to dispel that myth.#T1#
Gacy working the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gacy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Obrien keeps working.
Gacy is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Obrien will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Gacy is chipping away with strikes.
Gacy trying to control the position but Obrien is working away.
Gacy in side control lands a decent elbow.
Gacy wants to control but Obrien is keeping him busy. #T2#
Obrien is trying to control Gacy's posture but Gacy avoids it.
Gacy throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Obrien taking a bit of punishment here - Gacy scoring with strikes. #ES2#
Obrien explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Obrien slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Gacy dives in and grabs Obrien's left leg, looking for a takedown. Obrien pushes down on Gacy's head and hops out.
Obrien misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gacy feinted with a counter takedown.
Obrien is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Obrien shoots in for a double leg but Gacy sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Obrien throws a series of strikes that have Gacy backpedaling. #T3#
Nice sprawl there from Obrien as Gacy shoots in.
Obrien tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gacy sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Obrien somewhat.
Gacy feinted with a counter takedown.
Obrien tests Gacy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gacy fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Gacy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gacy has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Obrien finds it's way round the side to connect with Gacy's head. #TD#
Obrien gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Obrien will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position. #T4#
Obrien preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Obrien really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gacy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gacy works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Gacy not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gacy is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Gacy connects with a nice short shot to Obrien's temple.
Gacy working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gacy throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Gacy lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Obrien keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Gacy wants to pass the guard but Obrien is defending well.
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 John Gacy will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Obrien moves into range and connects with a jab.
Gacy shoots in looking for a takedown but Obrien manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gacy's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Obrien punishes Gacy's body with a nice straight punch.
Nice takedown defense from Gacy. No joy for Obrien on that attempt.
Obrien looks to land a left hand but Gacy moved out of range nicely.
Gacy tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Obrien defends well and Gacy ends up having to push Obrien into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Gacy dodges the punch combination from Obrien.
Gacy attempts a counter takedown but Obrien avoids it well and moves away.#TD2#
Obrien shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Obrien showed some decent athleticism there.
Obrien not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T1#
Gacy trying to hold on to Obrien's head to control him but Obrien postures up.
Gacy moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gacy looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Obrien throws a strike but Gacy rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Gacy is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Gacy working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Obrien's head.#ROC#
Obrien is rocked!
Gacy postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Obrien covers up, he's hurt! Gacy keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Gacy and the ref steps in to end the fight! Gacy can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Gacy!

Event: SFN8 Helsinki 2
Date: Oct 07, 2017

#R1#
Martin lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bradley throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Bradley throws a right hand that Martin ducks under and follows up with a left that Martin also avoids with ease.#TD2#
Martin fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bradley sprawls well initially but Martin persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Bradley is looking for a sweep. Martin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Martin throws a strike but Bradley avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Bradley avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Martin is looking to stand up but Bradley won't let him.
Martin trying to control the position from guard on top but Bradley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Martin is working Bradley over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Martin distracts Bradley with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Bradley tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Martin wants to control from the top but Bradley keeps moving. #T1#
Bradley is pulling down on Martin's head to control his posture. #SUB#
Bradley working for a triangle but Martin defends it easily.
Martin distracts Bradley with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Martin working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Bradley keeping moving, preventing Martin from controlling successfully.
Bradley is pulling down on Martin's head to control his posture. #T2#
Bradley keeping moving, preventing Martin from controlling successfully.
Martin chips away with some ground and pound.
Martin looking to pass the guard.
Martin with a flurry of punches that miss.
Martin wants to stand but Bradley is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB#
Bradley has his feet on Martin's thighs here. He's pushed Martin off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Martin screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joe Bradley!
After the fight, Joe Bradley was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: SFN7 London 3
Date: Sep 23, 2017

#R1#
Gutierrez misses with a two punch combination.
Martin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gutierrez manages to avoid it.
Martin stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Martin scores with a jab. Gutierrez acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #TD#
Gutierrez decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Gutierrez thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Martin is trying to get back to full guard.
Gutierrez seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Still in half guard, Gutierrez seems content to control.
Gutierrez drops an elbow to the side of Martin's head.
Martin trying to control from the bottom.
Gutierrez is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
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!
Martin has hold of Gutierrez's hands but Gutierrez slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Gutierrez misses with a head shot. Martin uses the momentum to regain guard. #T1#
Gutierrez not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Gutierrez scoring with punches to the head and body.
Gutierrez trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Martin manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Martin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Martin won't allow Gutierrez to get back to his feet.
Martin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Martin with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Martin throwing strikes but missing. #T2#
Martin with a flurry of punches that miss. #ES#
Gutierrez has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Martin has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Martin breaks the clinch.
Martin looks to land a combination but Gutierrez avoids it well.
Gutierrez is looking for a counter combo.#TD#
Gutierrez fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Martin sprawls well initially but Gutierrez persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gutierrez throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Martin blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gutierrez.
Gutierrez lands with a punch from half guard.
Gutierrez lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Martin pushes Gutierrez off looking to stand but Gutierrez dives back in and keeps control.
Gutierrez lands strikes from half guard.
Gutierrez takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T3#
Martin tries to roll over but Gutierrez keeps him under control.
Martin looks winded!
Martin is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Gutierrez scores with a couple of nice shots.
Gutierrez looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Gutierrez scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Gutierrez landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Gutierrez lands strikes from half guard.
Gutierrez working Martin over with strikes. #ROC#
Martin is rocked!
Gutierrez lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Martin quite badly. Martin pulls Gutierrez in close trying to recover. Gutierrez postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Martin on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Martin doesn't seem to be complaining too much.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Abel Gutierrez!
Abel Gutierrez spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: SFN7 London 3
Date: Sep 23, 2017

#R1#
Bradley throws a hook to the side of Balboa's head but Balboa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bradley tries to close the distance and clinch but Balboa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Balboa sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Bradley swings for the body but Balboa moves out of range.
Balboa takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bradley showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Balboa.
Balboa should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Bradley showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Balboa.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Balboa has eaten all the pies!
Bradley works over Balboa's head and body with a nice combination.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Balboa misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Bradley to counter with a crisp jab.
Balboa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Balboa dives in for a single leg takedown but Bradley sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bradley scores with a head kick. Balboa tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Bradley moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bradley slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Balboa. Those never looked like landing.
Bradley punishes Balboa's body with a nice straight punch.
Bradley cracks Balboa with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bradley lands a jab.#T1#
Balboa shoots for a double leg takedown but Bradley sprawls well. He's pushed Balboa's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bradley fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Balboa.
Bradley throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Bradley scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Bradley is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Balboa on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bradley lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Bradley is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Bradley scores with a head kick. #ROC#
Balboa is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bradley lands a big head kick that sends Balboa to the canvas! Bradley follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joe Bradley!
After the fight, Joe Bradley was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: TIT 49 - Glass v Snow II
Date: Sep 23, 2017

#R1##TD#
Daniels looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Daniels not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Puffernickel has hold of Daniels's hands but Daniels slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Daniels is taking a breather. Puffernickel says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Puffernickel avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Daniels.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice strikes from Daniels there.
Daniels looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T1#
Daniels's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Puffernickel has hold of Daniels's hands but Daniels slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Daniels not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Daniels passes to full mount!
Daniels lands with some strikes.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Daniels cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers! #ROC#
Puffernickel is rocked!
Daniels postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Puffernickel in real trouble here! The ref calls for Puffernickel to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Daniels!
Casper Puffernickel spoke after the fight, saying 'Today was not my day but tomorrow will be a diffrent story '.

Event: SFC18 - Bowman vs Morozov
Date: Sep 16, 2017

#R1#
Gentry fails with a takedown attempt.
Obrien's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Obrien duly obliges. #CUT#
It looks like Jake Gentry has been cut.#CL2#
Obrien tries to keep at a distance but Gentry has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Gentry jumps guard.
Obrien working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Obrien postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Gentry keeping full guard, as Obrien tries to pass.
Gentry working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Obrien.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Obrien landing with the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Gentry escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Obrien gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Obrien wants to control from the top but Gentry keeps moving. #T1#
Obrien loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Our spies down at at Red House inform us that Gentry has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Obrien throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gentry works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Obrien wants to stand but Gentry is controlling his posture from full guard.
Gentry working a defensive guard here.
Obrien wants to get up but he can't break Gentry's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Obrien in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB2#
Obrien avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gentry pulls Obrien in close to his closed guard and prevents Obrien from doing any damage or advancing position.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Gentry has momentary wrist control but Obrien slips an elbow through the middle.
Obrien throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gentry works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Obrien looking to pass the guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Obrien's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Obrien has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Gentry looks winded!
Gentry wants to sweep but no luck.
Obrien stands up over Gentry, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Obrien trying to control but Gentry is working from the bottom.
Obrien lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T3#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gentry is on top in guard. #REVB#
Obrien looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gentry is one step ahead there.
Obrien keeping moving, preventing Gentry from controlling successfully.
Obrien is controlling Gentry's posture.
Obrien knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gentry on the ground.
Gentry throwing strikes from guard but Obrien blocks nicely. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gentry prevents Obrien from getting back to his feet.
Obrien trying to keep a closed guard but Gentry is proving a slippery customer.
Obrien wants to stand and escape but Gentry is having none of it.
Obrien keeping moving, preventing Gentry from controlling successfully.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Gentry takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sean Obrien dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jake Gentry's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Obrien misses with a combination
and Gentry counters with a series of strikes. Obrien will be more careful next time no doubt. #CL2#
Gentry clinches up with Obrien and pushes him back against the cage.
Gentry stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Obrien tries to break the clinch but Gentry is controlling the position.
Gentry drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #TD2#
Gentry ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Gentry no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Obrien keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gentry's head.
Obrien trying to control the position from guard on top but Gentry is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Obrien with a nice head shot there.#T1#
Gentry is pulling down on Obrien's head. It's preventing any offense from Obrien, at least for the moment.
Obrien trying to control but Gentry is working from the bottom.
Obrien scoring with some ground and pound.
Gentry is breathing heavily.
Obrien loads up on a big left hand. Gentry felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Obrien looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Gentry can't hide his disappointment, as Obrien celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sean Obrien!

Event: SFN5 Amsterdam
Date: Aug 26, 2017

#R1#
Martin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#CL2#
Balboa moves into the clinch successfully.
Balboa lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Balboa pushes Martin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Martin tries to stall but Balboa uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Balboa stalling.
Martin managing to block the knees to the body from Balboa.
Martin jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Balboa walks away with a smile on his face. Martin gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Balboa.
Martin connects with a crisp jab.
Balboa throws a combination that misses
enabling Martin to counter with a crisp jab.
Balboa fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Balboa fails to land with a series of punches.
Martin connects with a looping right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Martin misses with a wild combination.
Balboa wants to counter with a clinch but Martin pushes him away.
Balboa is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Martin.#CUT#
It looks like Rocky Balboa has been cut.#T1#
Martin displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Balboa shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Martin counter with a right hand.
Bradley Martin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rocky Balboa.
Martin lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Balboa with a poor takedown
and Martin counters with a nice body shot.
Balboa looks winded!
Martin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Balboa stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Martin ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Martin fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Balboa has eaten all the pies!
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
Martin closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Balboa quickly recovers to half guard.
Martin lands with a punch from half guard.
Martin trying to control the action but Balboa is working from the bottom.
Martin working over Balboa with some ground and pound. Balboa looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Balboa is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Martin scores with a couple of nice shots.
Martin working Balboa over with strikes. #T2#
Martin lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Martin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Martin is looking to take a break and control but Balboa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Balboa is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Martin scores with a couple of nice shots.
Martin is trying to control the action in half guard but Balboa is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Martin working over Balboa with some ground and pound. Balboa looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Martin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Martin drops an elbow to the side of Balboa's head.
Balboa is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Martin scores with a couple of nice shots.
Balboa has hold of Martin's hands but Martin slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T3#
Nice strikes from Martin there.
Nice strikes from Martin there.
Balboa keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Martin will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Martin wants to control but Balboa is keeping him busy.
Martin lands strikes from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Martin not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Nice strikes from Martin there.
Martin is looking to take a break and control but Balboa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Martin looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T4#
Balboa has hold of Martin's hands but Martin slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Martin working the head and body with strikes.
Martin seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Martin working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Martin looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Balboa with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Martin slips a nice elbow through Balboa's hands, connecting with Balboa's forehead.
Balboa avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Martin.
Martin working over Balboa with some ground and pound. Balboa looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Martin drops an elbow to the side of Balboa's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Balboa keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Martin working Balboa over with strikes.
Nice strikes from Martin there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bradley Martin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rocky Balboa's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Balboa tries to clinch
and Martin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Balboa moves in looking to clinch but Martin pushes him off.
Balboa lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Martin circles away quickly and effectively.
Martin lands a jab to the nose.
Martin is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Balboa takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #ROC#
Balboa is rocked!
Martin lands a jab to Balboa's midsection.
Balboa is still on wobbly legs! Can Martin finish him?
Balboa drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Martin dodges the punch combination from Balboa.
Bradley Martin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Balboa falls off balance throwing a combination
and Martin rattles Balboa with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Balboa tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Martin dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Balboa stiff and motionless on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Bradley Martin!
Bradley Martin bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: SFC 16 - Bowman vs Chainz
Date: Aug 19, 2017

#R1#
Griffin displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Obrien.
Griffin is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Obrien will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Griffin darts in trying to clinch
and Obrien counters with a two punch combo.
Obrien tries to clinch up but Griffin circles away and keeps his distance.
Obrien smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Griffin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Obrien's waist but Obrien gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Griffin off to one side.
A slow jab from Obrien misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griffin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Obrien looks to land a combination but Griffin avoids it well.
Griffin now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Griffin takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CUT#
It looks like Ryan Griffin has been cut.#T1#
Obrien wants to clinch up but Griffin keeps it at a distance.
Obrien tries to clinch up.
Griffin is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A punch combination from Obrien misses.
Griffin changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD#
Obrien shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Griffin napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Griffin tries to improve position but can't.
Obrien in side control lands a decent elbow.
Obrien connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Griffin some visible discomfort. #ROC#
Griffin is rocked!
Griffin sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Griffin is still in real trouble! Can Obrien finish him?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Obrien is trying to control. Griffin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Griffin is pressing down on Obrien's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Griffin seems to have recovered his senses.
Griffin lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#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!
Griffin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Obrien lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T2#
Obrien wants to stand but Griffin is controlling his posture from full guard.
Obrien lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Obrien postures up and lands a big shot to Griffin's brow. #SUB2#
Obrien is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Griffin has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Obrien is looking to defend but Griffin has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Obrien! Griffin pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Obrien taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ryan Griffin!
A very excited looking Ryan Griffin made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: SFN4 St Petersburg
Date: Aug 12, 2017

#R1#
Duplesris bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Johnson looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Duplesris throws out a powerful jab.
Duplesris throws a one two combo.
Johnson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Johnson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sloppy strikes from Duplesris. Those never looked like landing.
Duplesris lands a two punch combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Duplesris throws a series of punches but Johnson moves out of range.
Seth Duplesris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Duplesris misses with a few strikes there.
Johnson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Duplesris throws a series of strikes that have Johnson backpedaling.
Nice shot lands for Duplesris.#ROC#
Johnson is rocked!
Johnson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Duplesris connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Johnson scrambles back to his feet.
Johnson is still on wobbly legs! Can Duplesris finish him?
Duplesris swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Johnson! But no joy.
Johnson seems to have recovered his senses.
Johnson misses with a combination
and Duplesris counters with a stiff right hand.
Duplesris throws a right and a left that Johnson avoids nicely. #T1#
Johnson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Duplesris scores with a crisp jab that stopped Johnson in his tracks.
Johnson throws a series of punches but Duplesris avoids them all with ease.
Johnson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Duplesris has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Sydney Fight Team in the buildup to the fight.
Duplesris dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Johnson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Duplesris throws a nice looking combination but Johnson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Duplesris misses with a series of wild punches.
Johnson misses with an uppercut #TD#
and Duplesris counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Duplesris postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Duplesris keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Johnson's head.#T2#
Duplesris cracks Johnson with a solid left hand.
Duplesris 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.
Duplesris slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Duplesris with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Duplesris scoring with some ground and pound.
Duplesris landing with the ground and pound.
Johnson can't keep his opponent in guard - Duplesris advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Duplesris scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T3#
Duplesris working the head and body with strikes.
Duplesris takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Duplesris seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Johnson is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Seth Duplesris!

Event: SFN4 St Petersburg
Date: Aug 12, 2017

#R1#
Bradley gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Gutierrez.
Bradley tries to clinch up.
Bradley misses with a hook. Gutierrez ducked under it nicely.
Gutierrez throws a perfectly timed hook that sends Bradley crashing down! Bradley tries to stagger back to his feet but Gutierrez just hammers him until the ref stops the fight! A confused Bradley asks the ref what just happened. Poor fella.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Abel Gutierrez!
Abel Gutierrez bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: SFN3 London 2
Date: Jul 29, 2017

#R1#
Martin looks to land a combination. Dupuis sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Martin lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Dupuis drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Martin throws a shot to the body.
Martin scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dupuis fails with a takedown attempt.#TD#
Martin feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dupuis utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Martin throwing strikes from guard but Dupuis blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dupuis is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Martin looks like he's trying to stand up.
Martin tries to get to full guard but Dupuis has control of the leg. #T1#
Dupuis throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Martin to regain full guard.
Martin looking to control. #SUB2#
Dupuis has gone for a leg lock! Martin slips out almost immediately though and dives into Dupuis's guard.#REVR#
Dupuis doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom. #SUB2#
Dupuis is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Martin keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Dupuis's head.
Martin working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Dupuis has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Martin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Martin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dupuis on the ground.#SUB2#
Dupuis working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Martin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Martin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dupuis looks winded!#T2#
Martin connects with a couple of short punches.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dupuis keeping moving, preventing Martin from controlling successfully. #SU#
Martin gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Martin with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dupuis gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Martin counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Dupuis walks into a left hand.
Martin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Martin lunges at Dupuis with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dupuis's hand.
Martin lands a body shot. #T3#
Martin looks to land a combination. Dupuis sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Martin!
Martin lands the left hand.
Martin lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Martin bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#ROC#
Dupuis is rocked!
Martin lands a really nice looking cross but Dupuis seems unphased.
Dupuis is still on wobbly legs! Can Martin finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Martin ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dupuis seems to have recovered his senses.
Martin lands a lovely overhand right.#TD#
Dupuis gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Martin to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Martin postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Martin lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dupuis is trying to keep Martin in close.
Dupuis keeping moving, preventing Martin from controlling successfully. #T4#
Martin distracts Dupuis with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Dupuis keeping moving, preventing Martin from controlling successfully.
Martin chips away with some ground and pound.
Martin is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Martin landing some decent shots from guard.
Martin working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Dupuis's head.
Dupuis keeping moving, preventing Martin from controlling successfully.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#SU#
Martin gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Martin pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Dupuis back to the cage. Martin follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bradley Martin dominated that round.
That's time! Martin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Dupuis on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Martin shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Dupuis eats them both and turns towards Martin to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Martin lands with a hook. Dupuis tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Martin getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Martin has knocked Dupuis down with a huge combo! Martin steps away and waves a wobbly Dupuis back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dupuis shoots and misses
and Martin scores with a counter punch that sends Dupuis to the canvas! Martin smells blood - he's punishing Dupuis with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Dupuis has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bradley Martin!
Bradley Martin bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
Marc Dupuis spoke after the fight, saying 'Fuck you'.

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