Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: MMMA 61 Legstrong vs Vurny
Date: Feb 04, 2018

#R1#
Daniels misses with a hook
and Al Haddad counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Al Haddad circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jab by Daniels.
Al Haddad lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Daniels circles away quickly and effectively.
Daniels stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Daniels tries to clinch there but Al Haddad circles away.
Daniels scores with a jab to the body.
Al Haddad takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Al Haddad blocks a head kick by Daniels.
Daniels misses with a looping left.
Al Haddad misses with a double jab.
A swing and a miss from Daniels.
A punch combination from Al Haddad misses.
Daniels let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
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!
Daniels bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Daniels connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Daniels tries to clinch but Al Haddad moves out of range. #CL2#
Daniels fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Al Haddad, pushing him back against the cage.
Al Haddad is trying to maintain a safe position but Daniels gets an underhook and turns Al Haddad into the cage.
Al Haddad lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T1#
Nice elbow from Al Haddad.
Daniels throws a punch but it's blocked by Al Haddad.
Al Haddad creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Al Haddad lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Daniels misses with a hook to the ribs.
Daniels lands a shoulder strike.
Daniels misses with a short punch on the inside.
Al Haddad wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Al Haddad dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A short right from Al Haddad.
Daniels doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Al Haddad scores with a shoulder strike.
Daniels has a couple of punches blocked by Al Haddad.
Stalling in the clinch from Daniels.
Daniels tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Al Haddad's elbow.
Al Haddad looking to slow down the pace here.
Daniels blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Daniels tries to throw a body punch but Al Haddad avoids it by throwing Daniels back against the cage. #T2#
Al Haddad is struggling to control the position.
Daniels trying to control the position but instead, Al Haddad has worked for underhooks and has pushed Daniels into the cage.
Al Haddad is looking to control Daniels's arms but Daniels gets an underhook and turns him. Now Al Haddad has his back to the cage.
Daniels blocks an uppercut.
Daniels has a couple of punches blocked by Al Haddad.
Daniels lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Daniels tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Daniels misses with a body punch.
Al Haddad tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Al Haddad breaks the clinch.
Al Haddad swats away the attempt to clinch by Daniels.
Daniels swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Al Haddad is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Daniels scores with a head kick.
Daniels gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T3#
Daniels avoids the body shot from Al Haddad.
It seemed like Daniels was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Daniels connects with a good right hand that stumbles Al Haddad. Al Haddad circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A decent looking cross lands there for Daniels.#ROC2#
Al Haddad is rocked!
Al Haddad circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Daniels. Al Haddad falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Daniels!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jack Daniels!
A less than humble Jack Daniels misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: IHOF 2.5: Ice Cold Combat
Date: Jan 27, 2018

#R1#
Johnson misses with a low kick as Ines jumps back.
Johnson misses with a leg kick
letting Ines counter with a right hand.
Ines lands a jab-cross combination.
Johnson cracks Ines with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Johnson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ines misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Johnson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
The crowd cheers as Ines lands an impressive looking overhand right. Johnson doesn't seem phased though.
A big left from Ines misses.
Ines misses with the combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ines misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ines swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ines moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Ines connects with a good right hand that stumbles Johnson. Johnson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Johnson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ines pulls his leg out and moves away. #TD#
Johnson closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Ines's guard.#T1#
Johnson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Johnson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Johnson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ines has his hands on Johnson's head, controlling the position.
Johnson postures up and lands a big shot to Ines's brow.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ines can do anything to dispel that myth.
Johnson landing with the ground and pound.
Johnson passes Ines's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Johnson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T2#
Ines tries to roll over but Johnson keeps him under control.#SU#
Johnson escapes and gets back to his feet.
Ines feints a jab promting Johnson to slip. Ines then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Johnson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Ines lands with an uppercut that bounces Johnson off the cage and back into range.
Johnson throws a jab when Ines was well out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
Johnson gets a double leg takedown into Ines's guard.
Johnson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB2#
Ines is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Johnson is aware though and is defending well.
Ines working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Johnson.
Johnson working some strikes from top position.
Johnson trying to control but Ines is working from the bottom.
Johnson cracks Ines with a solid left hand.#T3#
Johnson stands up over Ines, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Johnson is in close to Ines'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.
Ines looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Johnson chips away with some ground and pound.
Johnson throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB2#
Ines has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Johnson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Johnson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ines swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Johnson is working Ines over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Johnson trying to control but Ines is working from the bottom.
Johnson landing some decent shots from guard.
Ines really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Johnson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T4#
Johnson trying to control but Ines is working from the bottom.
Johnson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ines is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Johnson is in close to Ines's body, working some short punches and elbows.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Johnson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ines wants to get back to his feet but Johnson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Johnson is working Ines over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Johnson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ines is keeping the position for now.
Ines has momentary wrist control but Johnson slips an elbow through the middle.
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 Mike Johnson will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL#
Johnson clinches.
Johnson is working for takedown but Ines is calmly controlling the position for now.#BC#
Johnson breaks the clinch.
Ines clobbers Johnson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Johnson misses with a straight left.
Ines fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Johnson on the side of the head.
Paul Ines seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ines connects with a right hand. Johnson shakes it off.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Johnson is trying to drag Ines to the mat but Ines just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ines has a couple of punches blocked by Johnson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ines lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Johnson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ines's brow.
Ines is pushing Johnson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Johnson as Ines tries to tie him up. #T1#
Johnson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ines.
Johnson tries to pull guard but Ines won't allow it.
Ines is pushing Johnson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Ines tries to break free but Johnson pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Johnson is trying to trip Ines. He has hold of a leg but Ines is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Johnson persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Ines is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Johnson is aware though and is defending well.
Johnson throwing strikes but missing.
Johnson chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Johnson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T2#
Johnson won't allow Ines to get back to his feet.
Johnson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Johnson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ines avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ines can't keep his opponent in guard - Johnson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Ines tries to get to full guard but Johnson has control of the leg.
Ines trying to control but Johnson postures up.
Ines wants to improve his position but Johnson is controlling well.
Nice strikes from Johnson there. #T3#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Johnson lands a nice short elbow.
Johnson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Johnson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #ROC#
Ines is rocked!
Ines throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Ines is still in real trouble! Can Johnson finish him?
Johnson throwing shots but Ines is blocking nicely.
Ines seems to have recovered his senses.
Johnson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Johnson is working for a kimura but Ines is defending it quite comfortably.
Ines taking some punishment here, with Johnson in his half guard. #T4#
Ines keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Johnson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ines taking some punishment here, with Johnson in his half guard.
Johnson scores with a big shot! Ines's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Ines! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Johnson!

Event: MMMA 57 Night of Champions 4
Date: Dec 31, 2017

#R1##CL2#
Al Haddad takes the fight into the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Marttinen as the two fighters clinch.
Marttinen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Al Haddad using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Marttinen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A short right from Al Haddad on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Marttinen fails to land.
Al Haddad looking to stall.
Marttinen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Al Haddad's elbow.
Al Haddad throws a punch but it's blocked by Marttinen.
A nice left hand lands by Al Haddad.
Al Haddad blocks a body shot from Marttinen.
Marttinen lands a shoulder strike.
Marttinen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short left from Marttinen.
Marttinen misses with a punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Al Haddad.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Marttinen.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Marttinen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Marttinen throws a punch but it's blocked by Al Haddad.
A head punch on the inside from Al Haddad fails to land. #T1#
Marttinen keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Al Haddad's efforts to push away.#BC#
Marttinen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Marttinen has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Heavy Metal in the buildup to the fight.
Marttinen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Al Haddad.
Marttinen misses with a straight right.
Al Haddad misses with an uppercut.
Marttinen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Al Haddad sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Marttinen misses with an uppercut. Al Haddad saw that one coming.
A big right from Al Haddad misses.
Marttinen connects with a solid leg kick.
Marttinen circles away from the clinch attempt
and Marttinen counters with a leg kick.
Al Haddad on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Marttinen cracks the inside of Al Haddad's front leg.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Al Haddad.
Marttinen lands with a right hand.
Jab from Al Haddad.
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!
Marttinen misses with a left hand
and Al Haddad counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
Marttinen scores with a one two! Al Haddad had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Marttinen tries to land a front kick but Al Haddad steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Al Haddad tries to move into range but Marttinen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Al Haddad on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Marttinen throws a lazy right hand but Al Haddad sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Al Haddad is looking for the big counter here.
Marttinen looks to land a body kick but Al Haddad moved away.
Al Haddad ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Marttinen lands with a kick to the ribs.
Al Haddad misses with a few strikes there.
Marttinen throws a lazy right hand but Al Haddad sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Al Haddad avoids a kick to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Al Haddad! But no joy.
Marttinen slips a jab and a cross from Al Haddad.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Al Haddad checks a leg kick.
Marttinen ducks under a wild hook from Al Haddad.
It looked like Marttinen was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Al Haddad.
Marttinen slips a jab from Al Haddad.
Marttinen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Al Haddad cracks the inside of Marttinen's front leg. #T3#
Al Haddad connects with a looping right hand.
Al Haddad blocks a head kick by Marttinen.
Marttinen tests Al Haddad's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Marttinen lands a nice hook to Al Haddad's body. Al Haddad takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A slow jab from Al Haddad misses its intended target.
Al Haddad looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Marttinen lands a jab to the head.
Marttinen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Al Haddad.
Al Haddad throws a shot to the body.
Marttinen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Al Haddad manages to avoid it.
Al Haddad takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Marttinen misses with a low kick.
Marttinen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
No joy there for Al Haddad, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Al Haddad ducks under a wild hook from Marttinen.
Despite the aggression on Al Haddad's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Al Haddad bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Al Haddad walks into a straight right hand from Marttinen.#T4#
Marttinen works Al Haddad's body with a nice hook.
Marttinen lands a jab to Al Haddad's midsection.
Good standup being displayed there by Marttinen as he connects with a hook.
Al Haddad with a nice cross.
Al Haddad loads up on a big right hand but Marttinen slips the punch.
Marttinen throws a shot from downtown. Al Haddad moves away and avoids it.
Marttinen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Al Haddad throws the left hand but Marttinen avoids the punch easily.
Marttinen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Al Haddad.
Marttinen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Al Haddad fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #CL#
Al Haddad gets tackled into the cage by Marttinen. Marttinen maintains the clinch.
Al Haddad tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Al Haddad misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Still in the clinch, Marttinen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Al Haddad blocks a body shot from Marttinen.
Marttinen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Al Haddad misses with the head strike.
Marttinen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Esko Marttinen dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Marttinen misses with a leg kick.
Marttinen throws a push kick but Al Haddad slaps the foot to one side.
Marttinen misses with a body kick.
Al Haddad goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Marttinen misses with an uppercut. Al Haddad saw that one coming.
Al Haddad throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A jab from Marttinen misses.
Al Haddad misses with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A big right from Marttinen misses.
Marttinen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Al Haddad takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Marttinen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Al Haddad paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Marttinen slips a jab from Al Haddad.
Marttinen throws a lazy right hand but Al Haddad sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Marttinen throws a hook but Al Haddad avoids it easily.
Al Haddad steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Marttinen.
Al Haddad throws a right hand that Marttinen ducks under and follows up with a left that Marttinen also avoids with ease.
Marttinen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marttinen feints and then cracks Al Haddad's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Al Haddad down.
Al Haddad moves away from the strike by Marttinen. #T1#
Marttinen wants to slow Al Haddad down by chopping away at his legs.
Al Haddad misses with a hook
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Al Haddad scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Al Haddad throws an overhand right that lands on Marttinen's shoulder, as Marttinen tries to avoid the shot.
Marttinen misses with a looping right.
Marttinen moves away from the strike by Al Haddad.
Esko Marttinen is winning the standup battle so far.
Marttinen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Marttinen throws the left hand but Al Haddad avoids the punch easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Marttinen.
Al Haddad throws the left hand but Marttinen avoids the punch easily.#CL#
Marttinen clinches up with Al Haddad and pushes him back against the cage.
Al Haddad pushes off an throws an elbow but Marttinen leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Al Haddad can't break the clinch.
Marttinen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Marttinen swings wildly with an uppercut but Al Haddad uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marttinen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Al Haddad backwards.
Marttinen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T2#
Al Haddad is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Marttinen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Al Haddad misses with a punch on the inside.
Marttinen throws a head punch that misses.
Marttinen lands a shoulder strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Marttinen.
Al Haddad has a couple of punches blocked by Marttinen.
Al Haddad blocking some punches.
Al Haddad displaying some good clinch control by pressing Marttinen up against the cage.
Al Haddad lands with a right to the head.
Marttinen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Marttinen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Marttinen.
Marttinen blocks an uppercut.
Al Haddad swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T3#
Marttinen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A nice left hand lands by Marttinen. #BC#
Marttinen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Al Haddad might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Al Haddad is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Marttinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Al Haddad moves away.
Al Haddad checks a leg kick nicely.
Marttinen digs a good hook to Al Haddad's body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Marttinen.
Marttinen slips under a jab from Al Haddad.
Al Haddad just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromMarttinen.
Marttinen misses with a head kick.
Marttinen throws a push kick but Al Haddad slaps the foot to one side.
Marttinen throws a head kick but Al Haddad moves out of range. #CL#
Marttinen clinches.
Marttinen lands a right hand.
Marttinen throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Al Haddad wants to break the clinch but can't.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Al Haddad.
Al Haddad has a couple of punches blocked by Marttinen. #T4#
A short uppercut from Marttinen.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Marttinen as Al Haddad tries to tie him up.
Al Haddad lands with a left to the head.
Marttinen throws a punch but it's blocked by Al Haddad.
Al Haddad softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Marttinen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Al Haddad tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Al Haddad is trying to break free.
Marttinen goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Marttinen breaks the clinch.
Marttinen pushes Al Haddad away with a front kick.
Al Haddad will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Marttinen is looking to score with low kicks.
Al Haddad looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Al Haddad throws a big shot that misses.
Al Haddad lands a jab to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Esko Marttinen dominated that second round.
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#
Marttinen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Al Haddad.
Marttinen lands with a nice body punch.
Al Haddad looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Elias Al Haddad is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Al Haddad throws an off balance right hand
and Marttinen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A punch lands to the side of Al Haddad 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Marttinen looks to land a body kick but Al Haddad moved away.
Al Haddad checks a leg kick.
Al Haddad chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Marttinen can pounce on him.
Al Haddad walks into a jab.
Al Haddad tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marttinen was well out of range. Poor timing from Al Haddad.
Marttinen throws a push kick but Al Haddad slaps the foot to one side.
Marttinen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Al Haddad misses the jab.
Marttinen throws a sloppy head kick
and Marttinen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Al Haddad's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Al Haddad has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Marttinen.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Al Haddad takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Marttinen throws a half hearted mid kick.
Al Haddad on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T1#
Marttinen tries to clinch up.
Marttinen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Al Haddad checks it well.
Marttinen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CL2#
Al Haddad gets a clinch.
Al Haddad just leaning against Marttinen, taking a breather.
Marttinen lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Marttinen.
Nice body punch from Marttinen.
Marttinen misses with a punch to the body.
Marttinen doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Al Haddad breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Marttinen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Al Haddad can do to turn this around?
Marttinen blocks a jab.
Marttinen throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #ROC#
Al Haddad is rocked!
Marttinen lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Al Haddad head around and knocks him out cold! Marttinen hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Esko Marttinen!
A less than humble Esko Marttinen misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: MMMA 51 Cortez vs Legstrong
Date: Nov 25, 2017

#R1##CL2#
Officer moves into the clinch.
Officer misses with a punch on the inside.
Officer lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Officer tries to work over Nelson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Officer misses with some punches.
Officer tries to throw a body punch but Nelson avoids it by throwing Officer back against the cage.
Officer throws a head punch that misses.
Nelson blocking some punches.
Officer misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Nelson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Roy Nelson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Officer tries to clinch but Nelson is having none of it.
Nelson misses with a straight right.
Nelson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nelson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Officer.
Officer throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Nelson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nelson throws a big shot that misses.
Nelson sets himself, and Officer steps forward looking for the clinch! Nelson avoids it this time.
A left lands for Officer.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nelson throws a poor cross that misses
and Officer counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Nelson thinking. #CL2#
Officer has managed to clinch.
Officer tries to throw a body punch but Nelson avoids it by throwing Officer back against the cage. #T1#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Officer.
Nelson tries to circle away but Officer has him pinned against the cage.
Officer has a couple of punches blocked by Nelson.
Officer lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Officer working aggressively here.
Officer throws a head punch that misses.
A shot in the inside from Officer.
Officer is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Nelson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#BC#
Nelson breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Officer forces Nelson back against the cage and clinches.
Officer tries to throw a body punch but Nelson avoids it by throwing Officer back against the cage.
Nelson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Officer digs a right hand underneath Nelson's ribcage. Nelson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Officer throws a punch but it's blocked by Nelson.
A body shot lands from Officer.
Officer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nelson's elbow.
Officer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nelsons head.
Officer pushes Nelson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Officer misses with the head strike. #BC#
Nelson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nelson misses with a double jab.
Nelson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL2#
Officer rushes Nelson and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Nelson manages to break the clinch.
Officer throws a low kick but Nelson moves out of range easily.
Officer is trying hard to land a takedown here. Nelson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Officer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nelson.
Officer connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Nelson's hands.
Officer scores with a shot to the body.
Nelson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Officer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Officer fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Roy Nelson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Police Officer.
A left lands for Nelson.
Nelson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Officer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #T3#
Officer throws out a powerful jab.
Nelson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Officer counter with a right hand.
Nelson avoids the body shot from Officer.
It looked like Nelson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Officer.
Officer is looking to clinch.
A punch lands to the side of Nelson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Officer goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Officer cracks the inside of Nelson's front leg. #CL2#
Officer closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Officer fails to land.
Officer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nelsons head.
Officer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Officer throws a head punch that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nelson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Nelson.
Officer can't find room to land a body shot as Nelson controls the action.
Officer lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Officer softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T4#
Officer working aggressively here.
Officer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nelson blocks an uppercut.
Officer misses with a body punch.
Officer can't find room to land a body shot as Nelson controls the action.
Officer lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Officer misses with the head strike.
Nelson working hard to break the clinch.
Nelson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Officer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nelson backwards.
Nelson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Officer.
Officer wants to take the fight to the mat but Nelson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Officer working aggressively here.
Officer lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Officer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Officer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Officer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Officer pushes Nelson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Police Officer 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#
Officer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nelson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Officer in his tracks.
Officer throws a head kick that misses.
Nelson misses with a straight right.
Officer misses with a series of wild punches.
Officer throws the left hand but Nelson avoids the punch easily.
Officer dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nelson. That did some damage!
Officer jabs at Nelson's body.
Nelson checks a leg kick nicely.#CL2#
Officer moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Nelson manages to break the clinch.
Officer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nelson.
Officer with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nelson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Officer connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nelson. Nelson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nelson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Roy Nelson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A telegraphed right hand from Nelson misses the target.
Officer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Nelson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Officer takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nelson keeps the fight on the outside.
Officer cracks Nelson with an open hand slap.
Officer tries to clinch up but Nelson circles away and keeps his distance.
Nelson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Officer connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Nelson scrambles back to his feet.
Nelson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Officer throws a body punch but Nelson moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Nelson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nelson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Nelson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Officer slips under a jab.
Officer swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Officer throws a body shot but no joy.
Officer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nelson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T2#
Nelson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Officer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Officer has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Officer tries to clinch but Nelson moves out of range.
Officer scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nelson fails to land with a series of punches.
A countering left hand to the body from Officer misses.#CL2#
Officer moves into range and clinches up with Nelson.
Nelson wants to break free but Officer has control.
Officer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Officer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nelson's elbow.
Nelson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Officer lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nelson.
Officer tries for a takedown but Nelson manages to get underhooks. #BC#
Nelson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Officer ducks under a wild hook from Nelson.
Officer closes the distance and clinches up with Nelson, looking for a takedown. Officer pushes Nelson against the cage but Nelson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Roy Nelson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Police Officer.
Officer lands a nice hook to Nelson's body. Nelson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nelson throws an overhand right that lands on Officer's shoulder, as Officer tries to avoid the shot.
Officer doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T3#
Officer swings for the body but Nelson moves out of range.
Officer lands a two punch combo.
Officer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nelson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A telegraphed right hand from Nelson misses the target.
Police Officer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Officer throws a right and a left that both miss.
It looked like Nelson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Officer.
Nelson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Officer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nelson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nelson ducks right into an uppercut from Officer.
Nelson digs a good hook to Officer's body.
Officer fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A slow jab from Nelson misses its intended target.
Officer is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Nelson with a body shot.
Officer lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CL2#
Officer closes the distance and pushes Nelson back into the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC#
Nelson manages to break the clinch.
Nelson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T4#
Nelson slips a jab from Officer.
It looked like Nelson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Officer.
Nelson lands with a right hand.
Officer misses with a series of wild punches.
Nelson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nelson misses with a left hand
and Officer counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Officer wants to clinch but Nelson slips to the side
and Nelson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Officer is breathing heavily.
Nelson thuds a left hand into Officer's body.
Nelson blocks a head kick by Officer.
Nelson lands a nice shot that snaps Officer's head back.
Nelson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Officer moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Officer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Officer dodges the punch combination from Nelson.
Officer throws a jab when Nelson was well out of range.
Nelson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL2#
Nelson tries to keep at a distance but Officer has taken the fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Police Officer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Officer throws a jab but it's blocked by Nelson.
Officer moves out of range of the strikes.
Officer dodges the punch combination from Nelson.
Nelson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Officer.#TD2#
Officer shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Nelson is trying to defend but Officer finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB2#
Officer seems to be looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Nelson is defending against the submission attempts here by Officer.
Officer is pressing down on Nelson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Nelson is holding on for now. #T1##SUB2#
Officer seems to be looking for submissions.
Officer is pressing down on Nelson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Nelson is holding on for now.
Nelson wants to improve his position but Officer is controlling well.
Officer trying to control the action but Nelson is working from the bottom.
Officer stops Nelson from getting back to his feet. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Officer seems to be looking for submissions. #ES#
Nelson manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Officer keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Officer dodges an elbow strike from Nelson.
A left hand lands to the body for Officer.
Officer lands a body shot in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A head punch on the inside from Officer fails to land.
Officer scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Officer has a couple of punches blocked by Nelson.
A right handed body shot lands from Officer.
Officer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right hook to the body lands for Officer.
Nelson takes a shot to the head.
A short right from Officer. #T3##BC#
Nelson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nelson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL2#
Officer moves into the clinch successfully. #BC#
Nelson manages to break the clinch.
Nelson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Officer eats them both and turns towards Nelson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#TD2#
Officer looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Nelson!#SUB2#
Officer is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Nelson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Officer tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Officer has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Roy Nelson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2#
Officer working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Police Officer is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Officer just content to control the position.
Officer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nelson keeps working.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Officer taking a breather here.
Officer wants to control but Nelson is keeping him busy.

And that's the end of the fight!
Police Officer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Officer has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Police Officer!
After the big win, Police Officer made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Humanoid Nutrition (160Q for 180$) and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: MMMA 49 Kelly vs James
Date: Nov 12, 2017

#R1#
Ki Duk lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Catchmaer circles away quickly and effectively.
Ki Duk on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Catchmaer lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jab, jab by Catchmaer - just one landing. #CUT#
It looks like Bong Ki Duk has been cut.
Catchmaer misses with a head kick.
Ki Duk thuds a left hand into Catchmaer's body.#CL2#
Ki Duk clinches up with Catchmaer and pushes him back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ki Duk.
Ki Duk misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Catchmaer breaks from the clinch.
Ki Duk fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ki Duk swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ki Duk swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ki Duk looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Catchmaer blocks a head kick by Ki Duk.
Ki Duk swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ki Duk throws a head kick that misses
and Catchmaer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ki Duk throws a shot from downtown. Catchmaer moves away and avoids it.
Ki Duk wants to land a leg kick but Catchmaer is out of range.
Catchmaer throws a jab when Ki Duk was well out of range.
Ki Duk fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Catchmaer manages to avoid it.#T1#
Ki Duk slips a jab and a cross from Catchmaer.
Ki Duk dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Catchmaer. That did some damage!
Catchmaer looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ki Duk needs to keep his hands up - Catchmaer had a free shot at his head there.
Ki Duk darts in trying to clinch
and Catchmaer counters with a nice uppercut.
Ki Duk 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.
Ki Duk looks for the body kick but Catchmaer saw that one coming. #CL#
Catchmaer clinches up with Ki Duk and pushes him back against the cage.
Ki Duk misses with a punch on the inside.
Catchmaer lands with a light punch inside. #BC#
Catchmaer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ki Duk throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Catchmaer swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Catchmaer lands a really nice looking cross but Ki Duk seems unphased.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Catchmaer takes the fight into the clinch.
Catchmaer lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ki Duk backwards.
Catchmaer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ki Duk blocks an elbow strike from Catchmaer.
Catchmaer content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Ki Duk tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #T2#
Ki Duk missing with knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Ki Duk fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Ki Duk fails to land.
Ki Duk struggles to land a body shot inside as Catchmaer controls his hands.
Ki Duk misses with the head strike.
Catchmaer blocks the elbow strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ki Duk.
Catchmaer scores with a shot to the side of Ki Duk's head.
Ki Duk misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ki Duk looking to throw knees to the head but Catchmaer is blocking nicely.
Ki Duk lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ki Duk working aggressively here.
Catchmaer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ki Duk misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Catchmaer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ki Duk.
Catchmaer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ki Duk backwards.
Catchmaer displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ki Duk up against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ki Duk.#T3#
Ki Duk doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Catchmaer is stalling here.
Ki Duk misses with a short punch on the inside.
Catchmaer misses with some punches.
Ki Duk misses with some punches.
Ki Duk working aggressively here.
Catchmaer throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ki Duk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ki Duk looking to throw knees to the head but Catchmaer is blocking nicely.
Catchmaer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ki Duk lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ki Duk lands with a left to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Ki Duk tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ki Duk misses with some punches.
Catchmaer tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ki Duk blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ki Duk throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
Ki Duk tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ki Duk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Catchmaer lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ki Duk as Catchmaer tries to tie him up.
Catchmaer stalling in the clinch but Ki Duk improves position.
Catchmaer seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Ki Duk is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.
Ki Duk's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ki Duk throws a punch but it's blocked by Catchmaer.
Ki Duk misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC#
Catchmaer breaks the clinch.
Catchmaer on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #CL#
Catchmaer pushes Ki Duk up against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ki Duk.
Ki Duk lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Catchmaer backwards.
Ki Duk misses with a knee strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ki Duk misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ki Duk is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ki Duk misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Catchmaer.
A short body shot lands from Catchmaer as the two fighters clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Bong Ki Duk will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bong Ki Duk's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Ki Duk tries to land a leg kick but Catchmaer saw it coming and moves away.
Catchmaer misses with an uppercut.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bong Ki Duk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Catchmaer has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Ki Duk.#CL#
Catchmaer moves into the clinch successfully.
Catchmaer lands a right hand.
Ki Duk throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Catchmaers head.
Catchmaer 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.
A right hook to the body lands for Catchmaer.
Catchmaer lands an uppercut.#CUT#
That has opened up Bong Ki Duk's cut even more.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Catchmaer just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ki Duk's brow.
A short right from Catchmaer on the inside.
Ki Duk is leaning against Catchmaer and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ki Duk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ki Duk struggles to land a body shot inside as Catchmaer controls his hands.
Catchmaer's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Catchmaer lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ki Duk taking a breather.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Catchmaer takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Catchmaer slowing the pace effectively.#T1##BC#
Catchmaer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ki Duk misses with a head kick.
Catchmaer works Ki Duk's body with a nice hook.
Ki Duk slips under a jab.
Ki Duk just misses with a punch to the body.
Catchmaer cracks Ki Duk with an open hand slap.
Bong Ki Duk is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ki Duk just misses with a punch to the body.
Ki Duk tries a head kick but it misses.
Catchmaer was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Catchmaer jabs Ki Duk to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Gabryel Catchmaer is winning the standup battle so far.
Catchmaer throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Good work by Ki Duk as he checks the leg kick.
Ki Duk tries a head kick but it misses.
Catchmaer swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Catchmaer scores with a nice right hand.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL#
Catchmaer moves into the clinch.
Catchmaer throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ki Duk with an attempt at a knee that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ki Duk tries a knee to the head but Catchmaer blocks it.
Catchmaer lands a right hand. #T2#
Catchmaer swings wildly with an uppercut but Ki Duk uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Catchmaer breaks the clinch.
Ki Duk misses with the body kick
and Catchmaer counters with a nice uppercut.
Ki Duk lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Catchmaer circles away quickly and effectively.
Catchmaer connects with the punch.#CL#
Catchmaer rushes Ki Duk and presses him up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Catchmaer.
Catchmaer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ki Duk backwards. #CUT#
The cut above Bong Ki Duk's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Ki Duk misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Catchmaer.
Catchmaer lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ki Duk backwards.
Ki Duk can't find room to land a body shot as Catchmaer controls the action.
Catchmaer throws an elbow that misses.
Catchmaer pushes Ki Duk back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ki Duk misses with the head strike.
Catchmaer effectively controlling the action here.
Ki Duk misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ki Duk misses with a punch on the inside. #T3#
Ki Duk misses with a hook to the ribs.
Catchmaer misses with a knee strike.
Still in the clinch, Ki Duk scores with a nice short uppercut.
Catchmaer avoiding damage.
Ki Duk tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ki Duk.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Catchmaer blocks an uppercut.
Ki Duk prevents a body shot from Catchmaer. #BC#
Catchmaer breaks the clinch.
Catchmaer avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ki Duk looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
It looked like Catchmaer wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL#
Catchmaer gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Catchmaer blocking some punches.
Ki Duk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Catchmaer is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ki Duk is keeping busy.
Ki Duk looking to throw knees to the head but Catchmaer is blocking nicely. #T4#
Ki Duk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ki Duk lands a body shot.
Ki Duk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Catchmaer lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Catchmaer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ki Duk backwards. #CUT#
Bong Ki Duk's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Catchmaer looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Catchmaer avoids a wild elbow strike from Ki Duk.
Gabryel Catchmaer has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ki Duk misses with a punch on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Catchmaer.
Ki Duk goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Catchmaer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Catchmaer stalling in the clinch.
Ki Duk misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Catchmaer breaks the clinch.
Ki Duk ducks under a wild hook from Catchmaer.
Ki Duk goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Ki Duk uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Catchmaer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gabryel Catchmaer dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bong Ki Duk's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Catchmaer tests Ki Duk's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ki Duk is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Catchmaer rather than just go for the knockout.
Ki Duk misses with a wild body shot.
Ki Duk fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Catchmaer jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nice defenses there by Ki Duk.
Catchmaer avoids a kick to the body.
Ki Duk tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Catchmaer throwing a counter right hand but Ki Duk manages to avoid it.
Ki Duk tries to clinch but Catchmaer is having none of it.
Catchmaer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ki Duk lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Catchmaer misses the shot to the body.
Catchmaer sets himself, and Ki Duk steps forward looking for the clinch! Catchmaer avoids it this time.
Catchmaer scores with a hook.
Ki Duk tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ki Duk dodges the punch combination from Catchmaer.
Ki Duk takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ki Duk throws a head kick but Catchmaer moves out of range.
Catchmaer tries to land a body kick
and Ki Duk makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#T1#
Ki Duk walks into a stiff left hand from Catchmaer.
Ki Duk takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Bong Ki Duk's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Gabryel Catchmaer!
A relieved looking Gabryel Catchmaer thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: MMMA Clown Caos 26
Date: Nov 08, 2017

#R1#
Sirven looks to land a right hand but Sata moved out of range.
Sata avoids the body shot from Sirven.
Sirven misses with an uppercut.
The fighters circling - Sirven throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL#
Sata clinches.
Sirven leaning his opponent against the cage.#TD#
Sata has hold of one of Sirven's legs. Sirven is fighting the takedown attempt but Sata gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Sirven has his hands on Sata's head, controlling the position.
Sirven manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sata manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sirven showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T1#
Sata looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sirven is one step ahead there.
Sirven pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sata is keeping the position for now.
Sata managing to control the position.
Sirven is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Sirven trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sata looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sata trying to keep a closed guard but Sirven is proving a slippery customer.
Sirven trying to control the position from guard on top but Sata is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sata is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sirven stands and throws Sata's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Sirven creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Sata striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Sirven creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Sata is looking to reverse the position.#T3#
Sirven trying to control the action but Sata is working from the bottom.
Sirven scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Sata to see if he's OK.
Sirven happy to just control the position for now.
Sata is trying to get back to half guard.
Sata is trying to escape the position but Sirven is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sata tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Sirven tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Sirven has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Sirven trying to control the position but Sata is working away.
Sirven working the ground and pound from side control.
Sata is not content to let Sirven control the position.
Sirven connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Sata some visible discomfort.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sirven works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
The strikes coming from Sirven are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Sirven lands some shots froms side control.
Sirven tries to score with some ground and pound. Sata controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jacque Sirven dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Sata moves out of range of the strikes.
Sata lands with a straight right. Sirven didn't see that one coming.
Sirven cracks Sata with a good jab.#TD#
Sata is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Sirven's half guard.
Sata seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Sirven tries to roll over but Sata keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sata is thwarting Sirven's attempts to control the position.#T1#
Sirven wants to improve his position but Sata is controlling well.
Sata thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sirven's head.
Sirven flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Sata is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sirven has managed to free his arm - good work.
Sata trying to control from half guard but Sirven is working away.
Sirven slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Sirven is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sata defends well.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sirven bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sata's guard. #REVB#
Sirven slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Sirven working the ground and pound.
Sata is trying to control Sirven's posture but Sirven avoids it. #T3#
Sata tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Sata can't escape the position.
Sata is working hard here to advance position.
Sirven looking to control but Sata is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Sirven prevents Sata from getting the reversal.
Sirven landing strikes, looking to finish!
Sirven putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!#ROC2#
Sata is rocked!
Sirven trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T4#
Sirven lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Sata hang on?
Oh Sata is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sata is working to get back to half guard.
Sata taking shots to the head.
Sirven avoids the attempt from Sata to control.
Sirven unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Sata wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Sirven celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jacque Sirven!
In his post fight interview, Jacque Sirven started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: MMMA 48 Alatalo vs Moors
Date: Nov 04, 2017

#R1#
Al Haddad lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Al Haddad lands with a nice combination. Wietrzny backs away looking to recover.
Al Haddad connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Al Haddad connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Al Haddad scores with a punch to the head.
Al Haddad circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wietrzny needs to keep his hands up - Al Haddad had a free shot at his head there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wietrzny swings for the body but Al Haddad moves out of range.
Wietrzny is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Al Haddad misses with a jab, cross combination.
Al Haddad throws a combination. Wietrzny tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A right-left combo lands from Al Haddad. #ROC2#
Wietrzny is rocked!
Al Haddad lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Oh Wietrzny is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nice shot by Al Haddad.
Elias Al Haddad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Al Haddad uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wietrzny.
Wietrzny drops his hands momentarily and Al Haddad takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Wietrzny closes the distance looking to clinch
and Al Haddad counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
A jab from Wietrzny misses.
Al Haddad tests Wietrzny's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Al Haddad lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Wietrzny walks straight into a right hand from Al Haddad - that's dropped him! Al Haddad jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Wietrzny from any more punishment! Wietrzny complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Elias Al Haddad!
A relieved looking Elias Al Haddad thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: GFO 11: Gorbachenko v Bell
Date: Oct 27, 2017

#R1#
Ines looks to land a left hand but Bala moved out of range nicely.
Nice straight punches there by Bala. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bala.
Ines stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ines is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bala.
Ines throws a hook but Bala blocks it.
Bala takes a swing at Ines's ribcage but misses.
Bala avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
No joy there for Ines, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bala stuns Ines with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bala uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ines.
Bala showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ines.
Bala misses with a series of wild punches.
Bala jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ines lands a jab-cross combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ines walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ines throws out a loose jab but Bala uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bala jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
Bala throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ines avoids the body shot from Bala.
Bala misses with an uppercut. Ines saw that one coming.
Bala throws a looping overhand right but Ines ducks down to avoid it.
Bala throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ines bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ines throws a series of punches but Bala avoids them all with ease.
Ines waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bala.
Ines staying out of range there.
Bala showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ines.
Bala missing with a left hand there. Ines was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bala seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Ines with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ines swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bala slips a straight right by Ines.
Ines scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bala doesn't seem bothered though.
Ines misses with an uppercut.
Ines connects with the punch.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ines swinging wildly here.
Bala throws a lazy uppercut
and Ines counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ines throws a lazy uppercut
and Bala cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A jab from Bala misses.
Ines's corner calls for a 1-2. Ines obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A slow jab from Ines misses its intended target.
Paul Ines seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ines takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ines misses with the combination.
Ines will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A swing and a miss from Bala.
Ines slips under a jab.
Ines bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bala's head backwards.
Ines dodges the punch combination from Bala. #T3#
Nice shot lands for Ines.
Bala throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ines sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ines misses the jab.
Ines goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Ines throws a jab when Bala was well out of range.
Bala fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ines looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bala misses with a hook.
A punch combination from Ines misses.
Ines scores with a shot to the body.
Bala uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ines.
Bala pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bala throws a lazy right hand but Ines sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A punch combination from Ines misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ines throws a low kick but Bala moves out of range easily.
Bala moves out of range of the strikes.
Bala scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ines doesn't seem bothered though. #T4#
Ines will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bala misses with a straight left.
Ines takes one on the button.
Ines swinging wildly here.
Ines will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
An attempted straight right counter from Bala misses the target.
Ines scores with a three punch combo!
Bala misses with a wild combination.
Ines on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bala throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bala loads up on a big right hand but Ines slips the punch.
Bala takes one on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Ines dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Ines with a jab.
Ines misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bala.
An attempted straight right counter from Bala misses the target.
Ines throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bala lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #ROC#
Ines is rocked!
A slow jab from Bala misses its intended target.
Bala throws a body shot but no joy.
Ines misses with a straight right.
Bala lands a nice looking body shot.
Ines waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bala.
Nice shot lands for Ines.
A lazy left from Ines finds it's target.
Ines throws a series of punches but Bala avoids them all with ease.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bala throws a lazy uppercut
and Ines counters with a nice uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Bala misses the target.
Bala throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ines throws a jab but it's blocked by Bala.
Bala takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T1#
A jab from Bala finds it's way through Ines's defenses.
Bala has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Bala tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ines was well out of range. Poor timing from Bala.
Paul Ines seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bala throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bala throws a body punch but Ines moves out of range.
Jab, jab by Bala - just one landing.
Bala slips a jab from Ines.
Ines uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bala.
Ines throws a series of punches but Bala avoids them all with ease.
Ines throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bala sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bala throws an off balance right hand
and Ines counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ines lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bala circles away quickly and effectively.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sloppy strikes from Bala. Those never looked like landing.
Ines misses with a hook.
Bala is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Bala throws an overhand right that lands on Ines's shoulder, as Ines tries to avoid the shot.
Bala cracks Ines with an open hand slap.
Bala throws a big shot that misses.#T2#
Ines swinging wildly here.
Bala dodges the punch combination from Ines.
Bala throws a hook but Ines avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Bala misses its intended target.
Ines missing with a left hand there. Bala was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ines blocks a jab.
Ines misses with a right hand
and Bala counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bala tries to bum rush Ines with a series of wild strikes but Ines uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ines has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bala staying out of range there.
Bala misses with a straight left.
Ines scores with the left hand. Bala knows he should have avoided that one.
Ines keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ines tries to score with a low kick but Bala moves his leg out of the way.
Bala stuns Ines with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T3#
Ines throws a series of punches but Bala avoids them all with ease.
Ines moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ines avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ines fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ines avoids a punch combination nicely.
Paul Ines is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ines misses with a hook.
A big left from Ines misses.
Bala gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ines.
Good exchange - Bala coming out on top.
Bala scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bala with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ines needs to keep his hands up - Bala had a free shot at his head there.
Ines is still on wobbly legs! Can Bala finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bala misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ines.
Ines throws a lazy right hand but Bala sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ines seems to have recovered his senses.
Ines takes one to the side of the head. #T4#
Bala slips under a jab.
Bala lands a slapping body shot.
Bala staying out of range there.
Ines throws a series of punches but Bala avoids them all with ease.
Ines is breathing heavily.
Ines displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bala throws out the jab.
Ines misses with a body shot.
Ines ducks under a wild hook from Bala.
A big right from Ines misses.
Ines throws a right hand that Bala ducks under and follows up with a left that Bala also avoids with ease.
Bala throws out a powerful jab.
Ines ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bala moves away.
Ines defending well as Bala loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bala scores with a jab.
Ines moves forwards but Bala connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ines thows a left - swing and a miss!
A swing and a miss from Ines.
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 Saho Bala will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Bala connects with a nice looking jab.
No joy there for Ines, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ines gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Decent striking displayed by Ines there.
Ines loads up on a big right hand but Bala slips the punch.
Bala lunges at Ines with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ines's hand.
Ines misses with the combination.
Ines gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Bala gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Ines is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Saho Bala!
Saho Bala retains his lightweight title!
Saho Bala 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: Oct 20, 2017

#R1#
No joy there for Totto, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Totto swinging wildly here.
Venczel takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #TD#
Venczel shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Totto tries to get to full guard but Venczel has control of the leg.
Venczel is pressing down on Totto's thigh, looking to free his foot. Totto is holding on for now.
Venczel slips a nice elbow through Totto's hands, connecting with Totto's forehead.
Venczel is trying to control the action in half guard but Totto is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Venczel wants to free his trapped foot but Totto is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Totto has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Venczel is working away from the top position though.#T1##SUB#
Venczel is looking for a kimura here.
Totto wants to control but Venczel is keeping busy.
Totto is trying is best to control the position here.
Venczel slips a nice elbow through Totto's hands, connecting with Totto's forehead.
Venczel keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Venczel trying to control from half guard but Totto is working away.
Venczel thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Totto punching from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Venczel slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB#
Venczel is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Venczel looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Totto flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage. #T3#
Venczel throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Totto tries to get to full guard but Venczel has control of the leg.
Totto tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Venczel is thwarting Totto's attempts to control the position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Venczel throws the left hand but Totto avoids the punch easily.
A punch lands to the side of Venczel 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Venczel throws out a loose jab but Totto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Totto takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Venczel scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Venczel cracks Totto with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Venczel misses with a few strikes there.
Venczel looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Venczel misses the shot to the body.
Venczel tries to score a power double leg takedown but Totto sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Venczel somewhat.#T4#
Totto misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Venczel shoots in but no luck this time.
Totto is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#TD#
Venczel gets a double leg takedown into Totto's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Venczel pushing down on Totto's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Totto works his way to full guard. Good work.
Venczel trying to control but Totto is working from the bottom.
Venczel is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Totto working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Venczel doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Venczel manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Venczel throwing strikes from guard but Totto blocks nicely. #SUB2#
Totto throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zsiga Venczel dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Venczel connects with the punch.#CL#
Venczel has closed the distance and engaged Totto in a clinch.
Venczel lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #BC2#
Totto breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Veron Totto is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Totto throws a combination. Venczel tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Totto connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Venczel momentarily. #TD#
Venczel looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Totto!
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!
Totto is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Venczel wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Totto, who protects the arm well.
Venczel scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Totto to see if he's OK.
Totto is looking to regain half guard here but Venczel keeps moving and retains side control. #T1#
Venczel blocks the strikes from Totto. #SUB#
Venczel is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Totto knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Venczel with the ground and pound but Totto regains half guard under the barage of strikes. #SUB2#
Totto looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Totto works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Venczel 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.
Venczel tries to free his leg and advance position but Totto is retaining full guard. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Venczel trying to control the position from guard on top but Totto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Venczel won't allow Totto to sweep him here.
Venczel trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Totto throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Venczel trying to control but Totto is working from the bottom.
Venczel content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Venczel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Totto can do to turn this around?
Venczel lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Venczel scoring with punches to the head and body.
Venczel controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Totto 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##T3##SUB#
Venczel looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Totto working the head and body with strikes.
Venczel is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Venczel is working hard here to advance position.
Venczel makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Venczel.
Totto connects with a couple of short punches.
Venczel wants to hit a switch here but Totto passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Venczel there!
Totto lands a big elbow. #T4#
Venczel is looking to get to half guard.
Totto connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Totto prevents Venczel from getting the reversal.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Venczel gets back to half guard.
Totto keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Venczel is looking to control Totto's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Venczel avoid being mounted?
Venczel is not content to let Totto control the position.
Zsiga Venczel overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Venczel wants to get back to full guard.
Venczel slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
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 Zsiga Venczel will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Totto throws a shot from downtown. Venczel moves away and avoids it.
Totto lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Venczel circles away quickly and effectively.
No joy there for Totto, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Totto throws a body punch but Venczel moves out of range.
Totto throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Venczel moves into range and connects with a jab.
Totto misses with a hook.
Totto misses with a leg kick.
Venczel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#TD#
Venczel looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Totto!
Venczel trying to control the action but Totto is working from the bottom.
Totto gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Totto trying to control but Venczel postures up. #T1#
Venczel takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Venczel is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Totto doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Venczel.
Totto has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Totto is refusing to be controlled, as Venczel sits in half guard. #SUB#
Venczel looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Totto has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Venczel is working away from the top position though.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Totto tries to roll over but Venczel keeps him under control.
Totto is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Venczel scores with a couple of nice shots.
Venczel seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Totto does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Venczel is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Totto keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Totto is looking to control Venczel's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Totto avoid being mounted?
Totto is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Venczel is staying active.#T3#
Venczel keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Totto is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Venczel scores with a couple of nice shots.
Totto slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Veron Totto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Venczel passes into half guard.
Totto wants to control but Venczel is keeping busy.
Totto avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Venczel.
Totto trying to hold on to Venczel's head to control him but Venczel postures up. #T4#
Totto slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Zsiga Venczel is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Totto trying to control the position.
Venczel trying to control but Totto is working from the bottom.
Venczel won't allow Totto to sweep him here.
Venczel controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Totto looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Venczel trying to control but Totto is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Venczel walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Venczel throws a right and a left that Totto avoids nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Zsiga Venczel.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Venczel, 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Zsiga Venczel!
During a confident post fight interview, Zsiga Venczel thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 19, 2017

#R1##CL2#
Misiek closes the distance and clinches.
Blinder has a couple of punches blocked by Misiek.
Blinder utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Blinder scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Misiek keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Blinder's efforts to push away.
Misiek taking a breather.
Misiek avoiding damage as Blinder throws knees to the body.
Blinder lands a right hand. #TD#
Blinder pulls guard successfully.
Misiek prevents Blinder from getting back to his feet.
Blinder utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Blinder throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Blinder is trying to control the position but Misiek postures up.
Misiek stopping the sweep attempt from Blinder.#T1#
Blinder wants to hit a switch here but Misiek passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Blinder there!
Misiek looking to control but Blinder is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Misiek punishing his opponent with strikes.
Blinder is wriggling around trying to escape.
Misiek trying to control but Blinder is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blinder is wriggling around trying to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Misiek lands a big elbow. #T2#
Blinder bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Misiek tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Misiek scores with a couple of body punches from the bottom.
Misiek 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.
Misiek is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SU#
Blinder stands up and waves to Misiek to follow him.
Misiek changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Blinder shoots in for a double leg but Misiek sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Misiek lands a glancing blow to the side of Blinder's head.
Blinder scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Blinder definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Misiek showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Blinder.
Misiek's coach down at Midnight MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Misiek's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Misiek swings widly with a right hand
and Blinder counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Blinder uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Misiek.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A telegraphed right hand from Misiek misses the target.
As Misiek looks to move away, Blinder throws a big counter combo but Misiek just gets out of the way.
Blinder misses with a head kick.
Misiek swinging wildly here.
Blinder throws a body kick that misses
and Misiek counters with a good, hard body kick but Blinder shrugs it off.
Misiek tests Blinder's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blinder fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Misiek manages to avoid it.
Blinder slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T4#
Blinder lands with a kick to the ribs.
Blinder looks to land a body kick but Misiek moved away.
It seemed like Misiek was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Blinder tries to close the distance and clinch but Misiek swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Blinder rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Misiek moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Blinder tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Misiek manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Misiek jabs Blinder to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Blinder takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The fighters circling - Misiek throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Misiek thows a left - swing and a miss!
Blinder misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Misiek.
Misiek sizes up Blinder with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Blinder throws a nice head kick!
Misiek takes a swing at Blinder's ribcage but misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Misiek. Blinder does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Rafael Misiek will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Blinder scores with a body shot.
Misiek lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Blinder at a distance.
Misiek avoids the body shot from Blinder.
Blinder shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Misiek as he avoids it easily.
Sloppy strikes from Blinder. Those never looked like landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Misiek! But no joy.#CL2#
Misiek fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Blinder, pushing him back against the cage.
Blinder goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Misiek scores with a shoulder strike.
Blinder avoiding damage as Misiek throws knees to the body.
Misiek tries to land knees in the clinch but Blinder avoids the damage to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Misiek.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blinder on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Blinder jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Misiek walks away with a smile on his face. Blinder gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Blinder is looking to wear down Misiek with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Misiek throws a big shot that misses.
Blinder tries to close the distance and clinch up but Misiek swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Misiek tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blinder was well out of range. Poor timing from Misiek.#T1#
Blinder darts in trying to clinch
and Misiek counters with a right hand to the body.
Blinder misses with a low kick.
Rafael Misiek seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Blinder misses with a double jab.
Misiek takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Misiek stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peaky Blinder. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blinder ducks under a wild hook from Misiek.
Blinder lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Misiek circles away quickly and effectively.
Blinder throws a nice looking combination but Misiek bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Peaky Blinder is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Blinder throws a sloppy head kick and Misiek moves out of range easily. #CL2#
Misiek rushes Blinder and presses him up against the cage.
Blinder trying to land knees to the body.
Blinder is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T2#
Misiek misses with a knee strike.
Misiek blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Misiek lands an elbow that stopped Blinder in his tracks for a moment.
Misiek takes a knee to the side of the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Misiek blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Misiek blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Blinder has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Misiek avoiding damage as Blinder throws knees to the body.
Misiek doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Misiek with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Good body shot from Misiek.
Blinder gets through Misiek's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC#
Blinder breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Misiek throws out a leg kick but Blinder moves out of range and Misiek only half commits.
A big right from Misiek misses.
Blinder checks the leg kick.
Misiek takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #T3#
Misiek lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nice defenses there by Blinder.
No joy there for Blinder, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Blinder lands a right hook to the body.
Misiek throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Blinder is looking for a counter combo.
A big left from Blinder misses.
Blinder throws a sloppy body shot
and Misiek counters with a nice low kick that buckles Blinder's knee momentarily.
Blinder fails in his attempt to clinch.
Blinder sets himself, and Misiek steps forward looking for the clinch! Blinder avoids it this time.
Misiek misses with a wild body shot.
Blinder slips a jab and a cross from Misiek.
Misiek dives in and grabs Blinder's left leg, looking for a takedown. Blinder pushes down on Misiek's head and hops out.
As Misiek looks to move away, Blinder throws a big counter combo but Misiek just gets out of the way.
The fight stays on the outside here - Blinder looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T4##TD#
Misiek gets caught flat footed, as Blinder shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blinder looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Misiek 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.#SU#
Misiek is working an open guard so Blinder takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Blinder stuffs the takedown.
Blinder seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Misiek connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Blinder uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Misiek.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Rafael Misiek will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Blinder's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Blinder feints and as Misiek raises his hands in defense, Blinder changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Blinder won't allow Misiek to sweep him here.
Blinder tries to free his leg and advance position but Misiek is retaining full guard.
Misiek looking for a sweep. Not yet Misiek, not yet.
Misiek pulls Blinder in close to prevent any damage.
Misiek keeping moving, preventing Blinder from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Blinder gets to his feet. Misiek looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Misiek scores with a body shot.
Misiek takes a swing at Blinder's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Blinder shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Misiek pinned against the cage. Misiek gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Misiek tries a quick counter leg kick but Blinder is wise to it.#CL2#
Misiek has managed to clinch.
Blinder working aggressively here.
Misiek tries a knee to the head but Blinder blocks it.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Misiek just misses with a elbow thrown towards Blinder's brow.
Blinder missing with knees to the body.
Blinder unloads a knee to the mid-section. Misiek lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. #BC#
Blinder breaks from the clinch.
Misiek shoots for a double leg takedown but Blinder sprawls well. He's pushed Misiek's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Misiek takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Blinder ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Blinder is looking for a counter combo.
A head kick misses from Blinder.
Peaky Blinder has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Blinder throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Blinder is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Blinder throws a sloppy head kick and Misiek moves out of range easily.
Misiek doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Blinder has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Misiek finds it's way round the side to connect with Blinder's head.
Misiek swats away the attempt to clinch by Blinder.
Blinder throws a hook to the side of Misiek's head but Misiek sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Blinder tries a head kick but it misses.
Misiek tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Blinder paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Blinder throws a nice inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blinder lands a lovely overhand right.
Misiek punishes Blinder's body with a nice straight punch.#T3#
Misiek throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Blinder avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Misiek jabs Blinder to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Misiek throws a looping overhand right but Blinder ducks down to avoid it.
Misiek blocks a low kick nicely.
Misiek will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rafael Misiek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blinder swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Misiek cracks Blinder with a good jab.
Blinder scores with a nice body kick.
Blinder tries a head kick but it misses.
A shot to the liver by Blinder. Beautiful body shot.
Rafael Misiek is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Misiek swats away the attempt to clinch by Blinder.#T4#
Blinder fails with a takedown attempt.
Blinder misses with a head kick.
Misiek tries to clinch up.
Misiek stuns Blinder with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Misiek looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Blinder is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blinder looks to land a body kick but Misiek moved away.
Misiek works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Blinder tries to clinch but Misiek is having none of it.
Misiek slips a jab and a cross from Blinder.
Misiek uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Misiek connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rafael Misiek.
I've got Misiek 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Rafael Misiek!
A relieved looking Rafael Misiek thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 19, 2017

#R1#
Masvidal shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Van Hall sprawls well. Van Hall wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Masvidal gets slowly back to his feet.
Diego Masvidal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Hall lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Van Hall.
Van Hall looks to land a combination. Masvidal sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Van Hall getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#ROC2#
Masvidal is rocked!#TD#
Masvidal shoots in and bounces Van Hall off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Oh Masvidal is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Van Hall is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Van Hall looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van Hall wants to stand and escape but Masvidal is having none of it.
Masvidal seems to have got his legs back now.
Masvidal missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Van Hall has momentary wrist control but Masvidal slips an elbow through the middle.
Masvidal is in close to Van Hall's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Van Hall not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Masvidal lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Masvidal postures up in Van Hall's guard and throws a big left but Van Hall blocks it.
Masvidal throwing strikes from guard but Van Hall blocks nicely.
Masvidal missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1#
Masvidal scoring with punches to the head and body.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Van Hall is on top in guard. #REVB##SUB2#
Van Hall 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.
Van Hall scoring with some ground and pound.
Masvidal is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Van Hall is trying to control but can't.
Masvidal lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Masvidal takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Van Hall is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Masvidal 's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Masvidal 's back!
Van Hall controlling well, preventing Masvidal from escaping the position. #T2#
Van Hall throwing damaging strikes from the back! Masvidal could be in trouble here!
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!
Masvidal covers up after that shot from Van Hall.
Masvidal knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Van Hall on the ground.
Masvidal is trying to get back to his feet but Van Hall has full control of the position and if anything, Masvidal has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Van Hall throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Masvidal trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Van Hall keeps control of the position as Masvidal tries to break free.
Van Hall struggling to land strikes to the head as Masvidal covers up.
Van Hall keeps control of the position as Masvidal tries to break free.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Masvidal grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Masvidal trying to control the action but Van Hall just sinks the hooks in. #T3#
Masvidal has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Van Hall.
Can Masvidal hold on?! Van Hall is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Masvidal tries to escape the position.
Van Hall missing with strikes from the back. #SUB2#
Van Hall looking for the choke but no joy.
Will Van Hall go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Masvidal covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Van Hall connects with a couple of big shots that have Masvidal covering up! Oh, this looks bad for Masvidal ! Van Hall fires away with several more unanswered shots and the referee has no choice but to step in! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ruud Van Hall!
A relieved looking Ruud Van Hall thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 09, 2017

#R1#
Good standup being displayed there by Wasa as he connects with a hook.
Sata scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wasa has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Martial Arts Dojo in the buildup to the fight.
Wasa throws a body punch but Sata moves out of range.
Wasa avoids the body shot from Sata.
Wasa takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wasa throws a shot from downtown. Sata moves away and avoids it.
Wasa misses with a hook. Sata ducked under it nicely.
Sata shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Wasa but Wasa pushes him off and we're back to square one.
It looked like Wasa was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sata.
Sata sizes up Wasa with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sata throws a body shot but no joy.
Sata walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sata just misses with a punch to the body.
Wasa lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Wasa misses with a body shot.
Wasa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sata.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sata misses with a right hand
and Wasa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wasa chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wasa throws a sloppy head kick and Sata moves out of range easily. #T1#
Wasa takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A left lands for Wasa.#ROC#
Sata is rocked!
Sata scores with a jab to the body.
Sata is still on wobbly legs! Can Wasa finish him?
Wasa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sata seems to have recovered his senses.
Sata is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Wasa rather than just go for the knockout.
Sata throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wasa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wasa slaps away a takedown attempt from Sata, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Wasa scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nice uppercut there from Wasa.#TD2#
Sata closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Wasa quickly recovers to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sata sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Wasa defending well though. #SUB2#
Sata is looking for a kimura but Wasa is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sata to get the leverage.
Sata missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wasa wants to get back to full guard but Sata has passed into side control.#T2#
Wasa gets back to half guard.
Sata trying to mount his opponent but Wasa defends it.
Wasa is trying to get back to full guard.
Sata tries to pass to full mount but Wasa defends it.
Wasa moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wasa keeping moving, preventing Sata from controlling successfully. #T3#
Wasa seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Sata must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Wasa pushes a forearm under Sata's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Sata is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Masa Wasa!
During a confident post fight interview, Masa Wasa thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 08, 2017

#R1#
Pourramenazanali lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Pourramenazanali.
No luck for Pourramenazanali with that takedown attempt.
Sprint Asap seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Asap looks to land a left hand but Pourramenazanali moved out of range nicely.
Pourramenazanali swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Asap has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Asap throws a jab when Pourramenazanali was well out of range.
Asap takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Pourramenazanali misses with a double jab.
Pourramenazanali throws a hook but Asap blocks it.
Pourramenazanali looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Pourramenazanali displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Asap throws out the jab.
Asap misses with an uppercut. Pourramenazanali saw that one coming.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Asap.
Asap throws a chopping leg kick but Pourramenazanali manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Pourramenazanali is looking for a counter combo.
Asap wants to clinch.
Asap works Pourramenazanali's body with a nice hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters circle momentarily. Pourramenazanali darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Pourramenazanali throws a jab when Asap was well out of range.
Asap misses with a body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#T1##CL#
Pourramenazanali has Asap up against the cage in a clinch.
Pourramenazanali blocks an uppercut.
Pourramenazanali blocking some punches.
Stalling in the clinch from Asap.
Asap blocks a body shot from Pourramenazanali.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pourramenazanali.
Pourramenazanali blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Asap prevents the takedown attempt.
Pourramenazanali looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Amirezza Pourramenazanali. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Asap misses with the head strike. #BC#
Pourramenazanali manages to break the clinch.
Pourramenazanali throws a leg kick but Asap moved away.
Pourramenazanali misses with a double jab.
Asap has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Pourramenazanali finds it's way round the side to connect with Asap's head.
Asap is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pourramenazanali.
Asap misses with a hook. Pourramenazanali ducked under it nicely. #CL2#
Asap clinches up against the cage.
Asap misses with some punches.
Asap lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Asap is trying to stall. #T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Asap.
Asap swings wildly with an uppercut but Pourramenazanali uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD#
Asap is fighting off a takedown attempt but Pourramenazanali is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Asap to the mat. Asap regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Asap is wriggling around but Pourramenazanali manages to pass to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#REVB#
Asap pushes Pourramenazanali off looking to stand but Pourramenazanali dives back in and keeps control.
Pourramenazanali winds up and cracks Asap with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Pourramenazanali stops Asap from getting back to his feet.
Pourramenazanali thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Asap's head.
Asap is trying to stand up here but Pourramenazanali is controlling him well.
Pourramenazanali frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T3#
Asap takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Pourramenazanali in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Pourramenazanali pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Pourramenazanali landing strikes from the mount and Asap is in trouble!
Asap wants to get back to his feet.
Pourramenazanali punching from mount but Asap doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Pourramenazanali scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Asap? #ROC#
Asap is rocked!
A big strike lands for Pourramenazanali! That's really hurt Asap and he's turned his back - Pourramenazanali keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Pourramenazanali jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Amirezza Pourramenazanali!
Amirezza Pourramenazanali seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 08, 2017

#R1#
Gracie Slaughter bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ash looks to throw the jab but Gracie Slaughter is out of range.
Gracie Slaughter feints the counter takedown.
Gracie Slaughter lands with an overhand left.
Gracie Slaughter misses with the combination.
Ash throws a body kick that misses.
Gracie Slaughter on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Gracie Slaughter throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ash scores with a kick to the body.
A slow jab from Gracie Slaughter misses its intended target.
Ash is looking to counter the offense by Gracie Slaughter and move into the clinch.
Gracie Slaughter throws a lazy right hand but Ash sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ash moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A head kick misses from Gracie Slaughter.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ash cracks Gracie Slaughter with a good jab.
Gracie Slaughter slips under a jab from Ash.#CL#
Ash closes the distance and clinches.
Gracie Slaughter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gracie Slaughter goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ash displaying some good clinch control by pressing Gracie Slaughter up against the cage.#T1#
Gracie Slaughter misses with some punches.
Gracie Slaughter has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ash after a bit of a struggle.
Gracie Slaughter throws a punch but it's blocked by Ash.
Gracie Slaughter is looking to take this one to the mat.
Gracie Slaughter blocks an elbow strike.
Gracie Slaughter misses with the head strike. #BC#
Ash breaks from the clinch.
Ash keeps the fight on the outside.
Gracie Slaughter misses with a looping left.
Gracie Slaughter throws a body shot but no joy.
Ash circles away from the clinch attempt
and Ash counters with a stiff right hand.
Gracie Slaughter throws a jab when Ash was well out of range.
The fighters circling - Ash throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ash keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL#
Ash clinches with his opponent. #T2#
Gracie Slaughter trying to land knees to the body.
Gracie Slaughter's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Gracie Slaughter working aggressively here. #BC#
Ash breaks the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Ash. No joy for Gracie Slaughter on that attempt.
Adam Ash has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Renilio Gracie Slaughter.
Ash pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ash fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gracie Slaughter has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Gracie Slaughter doesn't manage to clinch there - Ash circles away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gracie Slaughter avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ash scores with a nice head shot.
Ash scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ash tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gracie Slaughter was well out of range. Poor timing from Ash.
Ash connects with a leg kick. Gracie Slaughter looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Gracie Slaughter ducks under a wild hook from Ash.
Gracie Slaughter fails with an attempt to clinch. #T3#
Gracie Slaughter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ash rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #CL2#
and Gracie Slaughter counters by moving into the clinch.
Ash misses with a body punch.
Ash scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gracie Slaughter misses with an elbow strike.
Knees to the body from Gracie Slaughter.
Gracie Slaughter misses with a punch on the inside.
Gracie Slaughter tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ash just stands there and leans against the cage.
Gracie Slaughter blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gracie Slaughter avoids the elbow strike from Ash, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Gracie Slaughter.
Ash can't find room to land a body shot as Gracie Slaughter controls the action.
Ash blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ash working aggressively here. #BC#
Ash breaks the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Gracie Slaughter. #TD#
Gracie Slaughter gets caught flat footed, as Ash shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ash trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie Slaughter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Gracie Slaughter working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ash doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ash manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ash trying to control but Gracie Slaughter is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Ash avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ash working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Ash has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Gracie Slaughter to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Ash is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Gracie Slaughter pulls down on the head and he's put Ash to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Renilio Gracie Slaughter!
A very excited looking Renilio Gracie Slaughter 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: MMMA Clown Caos 22
Date: Sep 27, 2017

#R1#
Channings shoots in looking for a takedown. Nelson tries to sprawl out of it but Channings keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Nelson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nelson slaps away a takedown attempt from Channings, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Channings is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Channings fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clayton Channings. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Channings shoots for a double leg takedown but Nelson sprawls well. He's pushed Channings's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Channings swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Nelson.
Channings uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nelson.
Channings looks for a takedown but Nelson sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Channings shoots in for a takedown but Nelson shows good takedown defense.
Nelson cracks Channings with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A combination from Nelson does no damage.
Nelson feints a jab promting Channings to slip. Nelson then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Channings slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A combination from Nelson does no damage.
Channings half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A swing and a miss from Nelson.#T1##TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Channings.
Nelson is looking to regain half guard here but Channings keeps moving and retains side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nelson is working to avoid the ground and pound but Channings connects with a decent elbow.
Channings wants to control but Nelson is keeping him busy.
Nelson 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.#SUB#
Channings is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Nelson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Nelson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Channings's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Channings! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Nelson has tapped! This one is allllll over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Clayton Channings!
Clayton Channings seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: GFO V: Grady v Song
Date: Sep 22, 2017

#R1#
Ines lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #CUT#
It looks like Edilson Muniz has been cut.
Muniz tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ines swivels and escapes.
Ines throwing a counter right hand but Muniz manages to avoid it.
Ines stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Muniz gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ines counters with a big right hand! Oh Muniz is in trouble here! Ines follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paul Ines!

Event: MMMA 41 Bestarsson vs Sigit
Date: Sep 16, 2017

#R1#
Al Haddad misses with an uppercut. Hanma saw that one coming.
Nice defenses there by Hanma.
Hanma has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Al Haddad is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Al Haddad throws a jab but it's blocked by Hanma.
We've been told by Al Haddad's head coaches at Midnight MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Al Haddad misses with a double jab
and Hanma counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Elias Al Haddad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hanma misses with a straight right.
Al Haddad slips under a jab from Hanma.
Al Haddad misses with an uppercut. Hanma saw that one coming.
Al Haddad waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hanma.
Hanma looks to throw the jab but Al Haddad is out of range.
A jab from Al Haddad misses.
Al Haddad displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hanma throws out the jab.
It looked like Al Haddad wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hanma thows a left - swing and a miss!
Al Haddad avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanma rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Al Haddad connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hanma tests Al Haddad's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hanma feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Al Haddads jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hanma throws a shot from downtown. Al Haddad moves away and avoids it.
Al Haddad was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A big left from Al Haddad misses. #T1#
Al Haddad lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Al Haddad bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hanma takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hanma rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Al Haddad connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hanma, as that shot connected.
Al Haddad takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Al Haddad throws a series of punches but Hanma moves out of range.
Hanma lands with a hook. Al Haddad tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hanma throws a looping overhand right but Al Haddad ducks down to avoid it.
Al Haddad on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Al Haddad displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hanma throws out the jab.
Al Haddad is looking to counter punch.
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!
Al Haddad waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hanma.
Al Haddad cracks Hanma with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Al Haddad misses with a wild combination.
Hanma is looking to clinch.
Al Haddad moves out of range as Hanma strikes.
Hanma swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Al Haddad is looking to counter punch.#T2#
Al Haddad lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Al Haddad misses with a double jab.
A cross from Hanma lands.
Al Haddad takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hanma is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Al Haddad had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Hanma keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Al Haddad.
Hanma has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hanma there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hanma throws a looping overhand right but Al Haddad ducks down to avoid it.
Al Haddad steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hanma.
Al Haddad misses with a looping left.
Hanma feints the counter takedown.
Hanma slips a jab from Al Haddad.
Al Haddad throws a jab but it's blocked by Hanma.
Al Haddad throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Hanma to counter with a crisp jab.
Al Haddad scores with a nice strike.
Hanma slips a straight right by Al Haddad.
Al Haddad scores with a shot to the body.
Hanma lands with a hook. Al Haddad tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CL2#
Hanma has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hanma misses with a punch to the body.
Al Haddad lands a shoulder strike. #T3#
Hanma misses with the head strike.
Hanma working aggressively here.
Hanma blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hanma makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Al Haddad manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Hanma tries to throw a body punch but Al Haddad avoids it by throwing Hanma back against the cage.
A short right from Hanma on the inside.
Al Haddad misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hanma lands with a light punch inside.
Hanma scores with a shot to the side of Al Haddad's head.
Hanma throws a punch but it's blocked by Al Haddad. #BC#
Al Haddad's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Hanma fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Al Haddad, pushing him back against the cage.
Al Haddad is trying to force a seperation but Hanma has the dominant position.
Hanma misses with a hook from the clinch.
A body shot lands from Hanma.
A short left from Hanma.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Al Haddad. #T4#
Hanma throws a punch but it's blocked by Al Haddad.
Hanma lands a shot to the body.
Al Haddad lands a damaging elbow.
Al Haddad lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hanma backwards.
Hanma misses with a punch to the body.
A short left from Hanma.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hanma.
Hanma has a couple of punches blocked by Al Haddad.
Al Haddad looking to stall.
Al Haddad lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hanma fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hanma lands with a light punch inside.
Al Haddad fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hanma misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hanma makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hanma is working Al Haddad over against the cage.
Al Haddad stalling the fight.
Hanma struggles to land a body shot inside as Al Haddad controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hanma.
Hanma lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Hanma dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Al Haddad throws a jab but it's blocked by Hanma.
Hanma jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Al Haddad misses with a looping left.
Al Haddad throws a one two combo.
Elias Al Haddad is winning the standup battle so far.
A slow jab from Hanma misses its intended target.
Al Haddad is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Hanma walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hanma looks to land a left hand but Al Haddad moved out of range nicely.
Al Haddad rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hanma moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hanma shoots in and drives through. Al Haddad sprawls well.
Hanma uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Al Haddad.
Hanma walks into a stiff left hand from Al Haddad.
Al Haddad bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A slow jab from Hanma misses its intended target.
Al Haddad lands with an overhand left.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Al Haddad pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hanma defending well as Al Haddad loads up on a big left hand.
Al Haddad keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T1##TD2#
Hanma closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Al Haddad's guard.
Hanma trying to control the position from guard on top but Al Haddad is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hanma trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Al Haddad trying to keep a closed guard but Hanma is proving a slippery customer.
Hanma sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hanma stops Al Haddad from standing up.
Al Haddad preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hanma passes Al Haddad's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hanma wants to lay and pray for a moment but Al Haddad keeps working. #T2#
Al Haddad blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hanma.
Al Haddad wants to get back to full guard.
Hanma controlling the pace.
Al Haddad is trying to stand back up but Hanma is controlling him
Hanma is looking to take a break and control but Al Haddad is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hanma working the head and body with strikes.
Hanma has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Al Haddad won't allow Hanma to pass to mount.
Hanma slows the pace down in half guard. #T3#
Hanma tries to pass the half guard into mount. Al Haddad knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #ES#
Al Haddad manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Al Haddad misses with a series of wild punches.
Al Haddad rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hanma moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Al Haddad lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #CL2#
Hanma pushes Al Haddad up against the cage in a clinch.
Hanma tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hanma lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Al Haddad backwards.
Al Haddad lands a shoulder strike.
Hanma scores with a shoulder strike.
Al Haddad misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice right hand lands inside from Al Haddad.
The referee is keeping an eye on Al Haddad - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Hanma misses with the head strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Hanma tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Al Haddad has a couple of punches blocked by Hanma.
Nice body punch from Hanma.
Hanma scores with a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Hanma escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Al Haddad connects with the punch.
Elias Al Haddad is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Hanma fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Al Haddad sprawls well initially but Hanma persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #ES#
Al Haddad has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Hanma is on him like a limpet, forcing Al Haddad back against the cage.
Hanma tries to work over Al Haddad's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Hanma on the inside.
Al Haddad will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Hanma up against the cage.
Jack Hanma seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Elias Al Haddad dominated that second round.
That's time! Al Haddad's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Al Haddad swats away the attempt to clinch by Hanma.
Al Haddad lands a lovely overhand right.
Al Haddad waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hanma.
Hanma lands with a hook. Al Haddad tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hanma tries to clinch but Al Haddad moves out of range.
Al Haddad swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hanma throws a shot from downtown. Al Haddad moves away and avoids it.#CL#
Al Haddad closes the distance and pushes Hanma back into the cage.
Hanma scores with a shoulder strike.
Hanma misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Al Haddad prevents a body shot from Hanma.
Al Haddad stalling in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Al Haddad creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hanma tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Al Haddad is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hanma is keeping busy.
Nice body punch from Hanma - that landed with a thud. #BC2#
Hanma escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T1#
Al Haddad throws a hook but Hanma avoids it easily.
Al Haddad defending well as Hanma loads up on a big left hand.
Al Haddad misses with a hook
and Hanma counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Elias Al Haddad is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A combination from Al Haddad does no damage.
Hanma lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Al Haddad fails to land with a series of punches.
Hanma throws a jab when Al Haddad was well out of range.
Al Haddad throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hanma throws out a counter right but Al Haddad avoids it with no problem.
Al Haddad moves out of range of the strikes.
Al Haddad swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#TD2#
Hanma manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Al Haddad on his heels. He'll look to pass Al Haddad's guard now, I'm sure.
Hanma is looking to work some ground and pound but Al Haddad has wrist control.
Al Haddad keeping moving, preventing Hanma from controlling successfully.
Al Haddad keeping full guard, as Hanma tries to pass.
Al Haddad controls Hanma momentarily but Hanma frees himself. #T2##ES#
Al Haddad uses the cage to get back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Al Haddad throws a hook to the side of Hanma's head but Hanma sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hanma misses with a hook. Al Haddad ducked under it nicely.
Al Haddad takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Al Haddad misses with a hook.
The fighters circling - Al Haddad throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hanma throws a lazy right hand but Al Haddad sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Al Haddad throws a big counter combination but Hanma scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Hanma defending well as Al Haddad loads up on a big left hand.
A little jabbing left from Hanma on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Al Haddad misses with an uppercut.
Hanma shoots in but Al Haddad avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Al Haddad misses with an uppercut.
Al Haddad blocks a jab.
Al Haddad needs to keep his hands up - Hanma had a free shot at his head there.#T3#
Hanma connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hanma throws a big shot that misses.
Hanma uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Al Haddad.
Hanma throws out a counter right but Al Haddad avoids it with no problem.
Hanma bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A jab lands there for Hanma.
Al Haddad misses with a lunging right hand
and Hanma counters with a stiff right hand.
Al Haddad cracks Hanma with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The fighters circling - Al Haddad throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Al Haddad swings away with a body shot that misses
and Al Haddad takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hanma takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Al Haddad tries to move into range but Hanma moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hanma scores with a jab to the head.
Al Haddad getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Al Haddad throws out a loose jab but Hanma uses good head movement to avoid it.
Al Haddad misses with an uppercut #CL2#
and Hanma counters by clinching up.
Hanma misses with a short punch on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #T4#
Hanma misses with a punch to the body.
A body shot lands from Hanma.
Hanma working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Al Haddad fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hanma lands a nice uppercut.
Al Haddad looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nice body punch from Hanma - that landed with a thud.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hanma.
Hanma lands a body punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#BC#
Al Haddad breaks from the clinch.
Al Haddad lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hanma circles away quickly and effectively.
Nice defenses there by Al Haddad.
Hanma catches Al Haddad with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hanma tries to move into range but Al Haddad moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hanma connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Al Haddad staying out of range there.
Hanma throws a lazy right hand but Al Haddad sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hanma keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hanma tries to clinch up but Al Haddad circles away and keeps his distance.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Hanma comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hanma 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Hanma!
Jack Hanma decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Gc160
Date: Jul 29, 2017

#R1#
Donk. Pourramenazanali catches Fardy right on the button with a cross.
Fardy blocks a jab.
A nice side step and Fardy releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Pourramenazanali falls off balance throwing a combination
and Fardy counters with a nice low kick that buckles Pourramenazanali's knee momentarily.
Fardy has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Pourramenazanali.
Pourramenazanali misses with a looping right.
Fardy doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Pourramenazanali lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Fardy throws a body punch but Pourramenazanali moves out of range.
Fardy just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromPourramenazanali.
Fardy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pourramenazanali throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pourramenazanali misses with an uppercut
and Fardy counters with a nice low kick that buckles Pourramenazanali's knee momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fardy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pourramenazanali was well out of range. Poor timing from Fardy.
Pourramenazanali lands a really nice looking cross but Fardy seems unphased.
Pourramenazanali lands a head shot.
Pourramenazanali slips a jab from Fardy.
Fardy's coach down at FIERCE was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Fardy's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#T1##CL#
Pourramenazanali closes the distance and clinches.
Fardy lands a nice uppercut.
Fardy blocks an uppercut.
Pourramenazanali comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#
It looks like Josh Fardy has been cut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pourramenazanali.
Fardy is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#TD#
Pourramenazanali is trying to trip Fardy. He has hold of a leg but Fardy is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Pourramenazanali persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Pourramenazanali wants to control from the top but Fardy keeps moving.
Fardy is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB2#
Fardy working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pourramenazanali doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pourramenazanali manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Pourramenazanali working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T2#
Pourramenazanali working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fardy keeping moving, preventing Pourramenazanali from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Fardy is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Pourramenazanali stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fardy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pourramenazanali 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.
Pourramenazanali connects with a couple of short punches.
Pourramenazanali missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Pourramenazanali throwing strikes from guard but Fardy blocks nicely.
Fardy has a closed guard, preventing Pourramenazanali from standing up. #T3##SUB2#
Fardy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Fardy has his foot on Pourramenazanali's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pourramenazanali works his way back into a safe position though.
Pourramenazanali postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Pourramenazanali trying to control but Fardy is working from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Pourramenazanali is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Pourramenazanali's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Pourramenazanali trying to control but Fardy is working from the bottom.
Fardy is pulling down on Pourramenazanali's head. It's preventing any offense from Pourramenazanali, at least for the moment.
Pourramenazanali trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T4#
Pourramenazanali postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Pourramenazanali lands a couple of digs.
Pourramenazanali trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pourramenazanali wants to control from the top but Fardy keeps moving.
Fardy controls Pourramenazanali momentarily but Pourramenazanali frees himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pourramenazanali not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Fardy looking to control. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Amirezza Pourramenazanali dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Josh Fardy's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Pourramenazanali scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fardy throws a combination that misses
and Pourramenazanali counters with a nice uppercut.
Pourramenazanali throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fardy.
Fardy throws a fast counter high kick but Pourramenazanali manages to duck under it in time.
Fardy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pourramenazanali misses with a straight right.
Nice shot by Fardy.
Fardy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pourramenazanali wants to clinch
and Fardy counters with a low kick, right behind Pourramenazanali 's knee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pourramenazanali ducks under a wild hook from Fardy.
Pourramenazanali throws a shot from downtown. Fardy moves away and avoids it.
Amirezza Pourramenazanali is winning the standup battle so far.
Pourramenazanali misses with an uppercut
and Fardy counters with an outside leg kick.
Pourramenazanali doesn't manage to clinch there - Fardy circles away.
Pourramenazanali is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T1#
Pourramenazanali misses with an uppercut.
Pourramenazanali lands a slapping body shot.
Pourramenazanali with a hook.
Fardy slips under a jab.
Pourramenazanali throws a looping overhand right but Fardy ducks down to avoid it.
Josh Fardy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pourramenazanali fails in his attempt to clinch.
A countering left hand to the body from Fardy misses.
Fardy slips a jab from Pourramenazanali.
Pourramenazanali fails to land with a series of punches.
And Fardy responds with a good body kick, but Pourramenazanali manages to step out the way in time.
Pourramenazanali uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fardy.
Pourramenazanali misses with a combination
and Fardy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pourramenazanali misses with a hook to the body
and Fardy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fardy looks to throw the jab but Pourramenazanali is out of range. #T2#
Pourramenazanali is looking to land body kicks.
Fardy defending well as Pourramenazanali loads up on a big left hand. #CL#
Pourramenazanali has Fardy up against the cage in a clinch.
Pourramenazanali is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fardy can do to turn this around?
Fardy pushes Pourramenazanali back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fardy prevents a body shot from Pourramenazanali.
Pourramenazanali tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fardy.
Fardy lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Pourramenazanali blocking some punches.
Fardy lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fardy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pourramenazanali backwards.
Fardy throws a head punch that misses.
Pourramenazanali blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Fardy fails to land. #T3#
Pourramenazanali misses with some punches.
Fardy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fardy controlling the action here for a moment.
Fardy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pourramenazanali is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Fardy is keeping busy.
Fardy can't find room to land a body shot as Pourramenazanali controls the action.
The referee is keeping an eye on Pourramenazanali - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Fardy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pourramenazanali's elbow.
Fardy lands a left hand. #BC2#
Fardy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fardy needs to keep his hands up - Pourramenazanali had a free shot at his head there.
Pourramenazanali misses with an uppercut.
Fardy dips to his left and cracks Pourramenazanali with an uppercut!#T4#
Nice defenses there by Fardy.
Pourramenazanali ducks right into an uppercut from Fardy.
Pourramenazanali rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fardy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pourramenazanali with a poor takedown
and Fardy counters with a straight right hand.
Amirezza Pourramenazanali seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pourramenazanali shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Fardy eats them both and turns towards Pourramenazanali to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Pourramenazanali falls off balance throwing a combination
and Fardy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pourramenazanali misses with a double jab
and Fardy counters with a nice body kick.
Pourramenazanali throws a leg kick but Fardy sees it coming and moves out of range.
Fardy is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Pourramenazanali with a body shot.
Pourramenazanali connects with a single shot there.
Fardy tries to score with a low kick but Pourramenazanali moves his leg out of the way.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Josh Fardy will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Josh Fardy's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Fardy scores with a jab to the jaw.
A punch combination from Pourramenazanali misses.
Fardy is looking for the big counter here.
Pourramenazanali throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
An inside leg kick from Fardy misses.
Fardy looks to land a right hand but Pourramenazanali moved out of range.
Pourramenazanali misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Fardy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A lazy left from Pourramenazanali finds it's target.
Pourramenazanali throws a series of punches but Fardy moves out of range.
Pourramenazanali misses with a wild combination.
Pourramenazanali swings widly with a right hand
and Fardy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pourramenazanali bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Fardy's head.#T1#
Pourramenazanali throws a nice outside leg kick.
Pourramenazanali plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Fardy slips a straight right by Pourramenazanali.
Fardy appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Pourramenazanali tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fardy misses with a two punch combination.
Pourramenazanali tries a head kick but it misses.
Pourramenazanali throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL#
Pourramenazanali closes the distance and clinches.
Pourramenazanali being controlled against the cage.
Fardy working aggressively here.
Pourramenazanali swings wildly with an uppercut but Fardy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fardy is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #T2#
Pourramenazanali digs a right hand into Fardy's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Fardy's gas tank.
Pourramenazanali creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Pourramenazanali misses with an elbow over the top.
Nice body punch from Fardy - that landed with a thud.
Fardy looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Fardy gets through Pourramenazanali's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fardy misses with an elbow strike.
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!#BC#
Pourramenazanali manages to break the clinch.
Pourramenazanali misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pourramenazanali needs to keep his hands up - Fardy had a free shot at his head there.
Pourramenazanali will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pourramenazanali connects with the punch.#T3#
Fardy throws a lazy uppercut
and Pourramenazanali counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fardy slips a jab from Pourramenazanali.
Pourramenazanali throws a low kick but Fardy moves out of range easily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Pourramenazanali.
Pourramenazanali throws a jab but it's blocked by Fardy.
Fardy flicks out a counter leg kick but Pourramenazanali steps away.
Pourramenazanali loads up on a big right hand but Fardy slips the punch.
Fardy tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Pourramenazanali is able to avoid easily.
Pourramenazanali throws a predictable looking body shot
and Fardy counters with a good low kick that Pourramenazanali was not able to check.
Fardy defending well as Pourramenazanali loads up on a big left hand.
Fardy flicks out a counter leg kick but Pourramenazanali steps away.
Fardy swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Pourramenazanali.
Fardy fails to land with a series of punches. #T4#
Pourramenazanali misses with an uppercut
and Fardy counters with a nice uppercut.
Fardy throws a hook but Pourramenazanali blocks it.
Pourramenazanali throws a body shot but no joy.
Fardy appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#TD#
Pourramenazanali scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
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!
Pourramenazanali sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Fardy defending well though. #SUB#
Pourramenazanali is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB#
Pourramenazanali looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fardy is looking for a sweep. Pourramenazanali is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Amirezza Pourramenazanali showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Pourramenazanali 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 George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Amirezza Pourramenazanali!
A relieved looking Amirezza Pourramenazanali thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: MMMA LA: Patton vs Satan
Date: Jul 12, 2017

#R1#
Flannery has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Flannery shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Catchmaer displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Flannery.
Catchmaer is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CL2#
Catchmaer instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Catchmaer manages to break the clinch.
Catchmaer throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Flannery on the side of the head.
Flannery misses with a takedown attempt - Catchmaer sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Flannery throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Catchmaer's waist but Catchmaer gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Flannery off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Desmond Flannery. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Flannery manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Catchmaer on his heels. He'll look to pass Catchmaer's guard now, I'm sure.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Catchmaer has his hands on Flannery's head, controlling the position.
Flannery stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Catchmaer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Flannery missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Flannery thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Catchmaer is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T1##SUB#
Flannery is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Catchmaer is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Catchmaer has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##SUB#
Flannery is looking for a triangle but Catchmaer pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Flannery pushes a forearm under Catchmaer's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Catchmaer is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Desmond Flannery!
After winning the bout, Desmond Flannery thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: MMMA LA: Patton vs Satan
Date: Jul 12, 2017

#R1#
Al Haddad checks the leg kick.
Deangelo Flagg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Al Haddad lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Flagg gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Al Haddad throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Flagg tries a head kick but it misses.
Al Haddad blocks a head kick by Flagg.
Flagg walks into a jab.
No joy there for Flagg, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Flagg wants to land a leg kick but Al Haddad is out of range.
Flagg throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Flagg on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Al Haddad keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Al Haddad misses with a straight right.
Al Haddad dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Al Haddad lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Flagg backs up against the cage.
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!
Al Haddad throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Flagg stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Flagg misses with a low kick as Al Haddad jumps back.
Nice defenses there by Flagg.
Flagg fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Al Haddad has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Flagg finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Al Haddad will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T1#
Al Haddad on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Flagg. Flagg obviously looking to wear him down.
Flagg thuds his right hand into Al Haddad's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Flagg takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Flagg looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Flagg swinging wildly here.
Al Haddad connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We've been hearing reports that Al Haddad has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Flagg misses with a leg kick
and Al Haddad counters with a one-two to the body.
Flagg tries a head kick but it misses.
No joy there for Al Haddad, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Flagg looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Al Haddad smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Al Haddad uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Flagg.
Flagg throws a head kick but Al Haddad moves out of range.
Al Haddad lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Flagg throws a head kick that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Al Haddad on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Al Haddad throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Al Haddad with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Flagg to score with a decent uppercut.#T2#
Al Haddad throws a left and a right that both miss
and Flagg counters with a nice uppercut.
Flagg fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Flagg moves out of range of the strikes.
Flagg throws a head kick but Al Haddad moves out of range.
That kick from Flagg tenderised Al Haddad's leg. Al Haddad is trying to keep his angry face on.
Al Haddad avoids the head kick by Flagg.
Left hook, right uppercut from Al Haddad.
Flagg misses with a leg kick.
Al Haddad is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Al Haddad scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Flagg scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Al Haddad fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Al Haddad misses with a series of wild punches.
Flagg swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Al Haddad lands a jab to Flagg's midsection.
Flagg lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Flagg uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Al Haddad.
Al Haddad looks to land a combination. Flagg sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Flagg walks into a straight right hand from Al Haddad.#T3#
Some bone on bone action there as Al Haddad checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Al Haddad throws a hook to the side of Flagg's head but Flagg sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Al Haddad keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Flagg misses with a low kick.
Flagg dodges the punch combination from Al Haddad.
Flagg throws a looping overhand right but Al Haddad ducks down to avoid it.
Al Haddad was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Al Haddad throws a right and a left that Flagg avoids nicely.
Flagg misses with a body kick.
Al Haddad is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Flagg tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Al Haddad is able to avoid easily.
Flagg throws a front kick that sends Al Haddad stumbling back into the cage.
Flagg keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Al Haddad.
Al Haddad will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Al Haddad takes a jab right on the kisser.
Flagg waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Al Haddad.
A head kick misses from Al Haddad.
Al Haddad lands a jab-cross combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Al Haddad connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T4#
Al Haddad steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Flagg.
Flagg blocks a jab.
Al Haddad takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Flagg loads up on a big right hand but Al Haddad slips the punch.
Al Haddad jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Flagg misses with a two punch combination.
Al Haddad throws the left hand but Flagg avoids the punch easily.
Al Haddad's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Al Haddad duly obliges.
We've been informed that Flagg has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
A head kick from Flagg lands but Al Haddad takes it in his stride.
Flagg uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Al Haddad.
Flagg misses with a head kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Al Haddad checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A jab from Al Haddad does it's job there.
Flagg misses with a series of wild punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Flagg lands a high kick!
Nice jab there from Al Haddad.
Flagg bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Elias Al Haddad dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Al Haddad swinging wildly here.
Flagg throws a sloppy head kick and Al Haddad moves out of range easily.
Flagg misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Flagg throws a nice outside leg kick.
Flagg moves out of range of the strikes.
It seemed like Flagg was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Al Haddad ducks under a wild hook from Flagg.
Al Haddad throws a body kick that misses.
Flagg tries to counter by closing the distance.
A swing and a miss from Al Haddad.
Al Haddad missing with a left hand there. Flagg was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Flagg misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Flagg pushes Al Haddad away with a front kick.
A head kick misses from Flagg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Haddad blocks a jab.
As Flagg looks to move away, Al Haddad throws a big counter combo but Flagg just gets out of the way.
Flagg thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Al Haddad if he has to take too many more of those.
Al Haddad lands a lovely overhand right.
Al Haddad takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
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!
Al Haddad throws a big shot that misses.
Al Haddad connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Some bone on bone action there as Al Haddad checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #T1#
Flagg connects with a nice looking jab.
Flagg misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A slow jab from Flagg misses its intended target.
Flagg throws a leg kick that misses.
Al Haddad throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Flagg on the side of the head.
Al Haddad scores with a jab to the head.
Al Haddad throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Al Haddad throws a nice looking combination but Flagg bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Al Haddad blocks the body kick.
Al Haddad is looking to counter punch.
Flagg uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Al Haddad.
Flagg connects with a crisp jab.
Flagg moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice uppercut there from Flagg.
Flagg tests Al Haddad's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Flagg cracks Al Haddad with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Flagg lands a right hook to the body.
Good work by Al Haddad as he checks the leg kick.#T2#
Flagg rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Al Haddad counters with a straight right hand.
Al Haddad throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Elias Al Haddad is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A clash of legs there as Al Haddad blocks the low kick.
Flagg lands a head shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Flagg.
Flagg staying out of range there.
Flagg throws a head kick that misses.
Flagg throws a head kick but Al Haddad moves out of range.
Al Haddad pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Al Haddad throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Flagg on the side of the head.
Al Haddad misses with a two punch combination.
Al Haddad throws the left hand but Flagg avoids the punch easily.
Flagg misses with a low kick.
It looked like Al Haddad wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Al Haddad throws an overhand right that lands on Flagg's shoulder, as Flagg tries to avoid the shot.
Al Haddad connects with a single shot there.
A bone on bone clash there as Al Haddad blocks the leg kick.
Al Haddad connects with a body shot.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Al Haddad! #T3#
Flagg swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Al Haddad pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Flagg throws a low kick but Al Haddad avoids it.
Al Haddad takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Flagg swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Flagg throws the kick towards the body but Al Haddad avoids it.
Al Haddad thows a left - swing and a miss!
Some wild striking there from Flagg.
Al Haddad swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Al Haddad throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Al Haddad takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Al Haddad paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Flagg misses with a head kick.
Flagg throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Flagg looks to land a left hand but Al Haddad moved out of range nicely.
Al Haddad lands a jab-cross combination.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Flagg lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Al Haddad has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Al Haddad and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
An inside leg kick from Flagg misses.
Flagg takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Flagg looks to land a right hand but Al Haddad moved out of range.
Flagg misses with a leg kick
and Al Haddad counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Flagg takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
An inside leg kick from Flagg misses.
Al Haddad's corner calls for a 1-2. Al Haddad obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Flagg connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Flagg misses with a low kick as Al Haddad jumps back.
Al Haddad keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Al Haddad connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Flagg momentarily.
Flagg jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Al Haddad throws a hook to the side of Flagg's head but Flagg sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Al Haddad lands with a straight right. Flagg didn't see that one coming.
Al Haddad closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Al Haddad jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Flagg's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Al Haddad connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Flagg scrambles back to his feet.
Flagg throws an overhand right that lands on Al Haddad's shoulder, as Al Haddad tries to avoid the shot.
Al Haddad gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Flagg takes a jab right on the kisser.
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 Elias Al Haddad will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Al Haddad tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
An inside leg kick from Flagg misses.
Flagg looks to land a body kick but Al Haddad moved away.
Flagg displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Al Haddad throws out the jab.
Al Haddad checks the leg kick nicely there.
A clash of legs there as Al Haddad blocks the low kick.
Flagg swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Flagg feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Al Haddad's calf.
Flagg looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Flagg walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Al Haddad checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Al Haddad misses with a two punch combination.
Flagg feints a counter leg kick.
Al Haddad throws a shot from downtown. Flagg moves away and avoids it.
Al Haddad lands a nice hook to Flagg's body. Flagg takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Haddad slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Flagg ducks under a wild hook from Al Haddad.
Flagg fails to land with a series of punches.
Al Haddad was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Al Haddad rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Flagg moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Al Haddad lands a head shot.
Flagg misses with a head kick. #T1#
Flagg throws a sloppy head kick and Al Haddad moves out of range easily.
Flagg listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Flagg has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That kick from Flagg tenderised Al Haddad's leg. Al Haddad is trying to keep his angry face on.
Flagg throws a left and a right that both miss
and Al Haddad counters with a three punch combo that has Flagg backing up. Flagg nods at Al Haddad to acknowledge the strikes.
Flagg throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Flagg swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Flagg thows a leg kick but Al Haddad checks it
and Flagg takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Al Haddad fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Al Haddad scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Al Haddad buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A jab from Flagg misses.
Al Haddad throws a nice looking combination but Flagg bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Flagg tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A big left from Al Haddad misses.
Flagg swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Al Haddad throws a hook but Flagg avoids it easily.
Al Haddad displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Flagg throws out the jab.
Al Haddad throws an overhand right that lands on Flagg's shoulder, as Flagg tries to avoid the shot.
Flagg motions for Al Haddad to come forward. Flagg throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Deangelo Flagg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Al Haddad throws a looping overhand right but Flagg ducks down to avoid it.
Al Haddad walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Flagg looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Flagg cracks Al Haddad with an open hand slap.
Al Haddad misses with a series of wild punches.
Flagg misses with a kick to the body.
Flagg shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Flagg ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Al Haddad moves away.
Flagg throws a hook but Al Haddad blocks it.
Nice cross by Al Haddad.
Elias Al Haddad is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Al Haddad lands a nice shot that snaps Flagg's head back.
Al Haddad takes a kick to the side of the head.
Flagg misses with the body kick
enabling Al Haddad to counter with a crisp jab.
A big left from Al Haddad misses.
Flagg throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Al Haddad misses with an uppercut. #T3#
Al Haddad slips a jab from Flagg.
Al Haddad is looking to counter punch.
Flagg moves out of range as Al Haddad strikes.
Flagg tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Al Haddad was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Flagg looks for the body kick but Al Haddad saw that one coming.
Al Haddad is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Al Haddad lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Flagg throws a shot from downtown. Al Haddad moves away and avoids it.
Al Haddad works the jab nicely.
Flagg slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Al Haddad swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice straight punches there by Al Haddad. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Al Haddad.
Al Haddad scores with a nice head shot.
Flagg takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Al Haddad tries to score with a low kick but Flagg moves his leg out of the way.
A big left from Flagg misses.
Flagg does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Flagg drops his hands momentarily and Al Haddad takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Flagg throws a shot to the body.
Flagg throws a right hand that misses
and Al Haddad counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
Flagg feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Al Haddads jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Flagg throws a leg kick
enabling Al Haddad to counter with a crisp jab.
Al Haddad lands a jab to the nose.
Flagg throws a one two combo. #CL#
Al Haddad gets a clinch.
Flagg throws an elbow that misses.
Flagg is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Al Haddad is keeping busy.
Flagg goes for a takedown attempt but Al Haddad pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A low kick from Flagg misses
enabling Al Haddad to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Flagg throws a wild body kick that Al Haddad sees coming a mile off.
Flagg thows a leg kick but Al Haddad checks it
and Al Haddad counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Al Haddad throws a front kick aimed at Flagg's knee but Flagg avoids it well.
Flagg flicks out a counter leg kick but Al Haddad steps away.
Flagg waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Al Haddad.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: CEC 525
Date: Jul 05, 2017

#R1#
Karhu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sata is trying hard to land a takedown here. Karhu sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Karhu half committed to a counter leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Karhu.
Sata throws a series of punches but Karhu avoids them all with ease.
A decent looking cross lands there for Karhu.
Karhu lands a jab to the head. #CL#
Karhu clinches up with Sata and pushes him back against the cage.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Sata has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Sata is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Karhu pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Karhu misses with a punch to the body.
Karhu swings wildly with an uppercut but Sata uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sata looking to slow down the pace here.
Karhu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Karhu really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karhu trying to land knees to the body.
Karhu misses with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Karhu.
Sata fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Karhu blocks an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Karhu as the two fighters clinch. #T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Karhu.
Sata blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Karhu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Karhu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Karhu struggles to land a body shot inside as Sata controls his hands. #TD2#
Sata has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Karhu clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Sata is throwing strikes but Karhu counters by rolling into a better position. After a scramble, Karhu regains half guard.
Karhu won't allow Sata to pass to mount.
Karhu moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Sata pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Karhu is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Sata trying to control but Karhu is working from the bottom.
Sata is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Sata looking to sit in guard and control but Karhu gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sata pulls Karhu in close to prevent any damage. #T3#
Sata is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sata is trying to hold Karhu in close to prevent damage but Karhu has managed to pass into half guard.
Karhu is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Sata missing with punches from the bottom. #SUB2#
Sata is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Karhu pulls his head out easily. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Karhu controlling the action here.
Sata trying to control here.
Karhu is taking a breather. Sata 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Karhu lands a nice looking body shot.
Karhu scores with a decent looking hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Antti Karhu dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##CL#
Karhu pushes Sata up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sata.
Karhu swings wildly with an uppercut but Sata uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sata prevents a body shot from Karhu.
Karhu missing with knees to the body.
Karhu cracks Sata with a nice body shot.
Karhu tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sata avoids it.
A right hand to the body from Karhu. #TD2#
Sata jumps guard and drags Karhu to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB2#
Sata working for submissions but it's allowed Karhu to get to half guard.
Karhu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sata can do to turn this around?
Karhu prevents Sata from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sata trying to get back to full guard but Karhu takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Antti Karhu overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Sata tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Karhu takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Sata is trying desperately to improve position.
Karhu tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Sata working to try and regain half guard. #T2#
Sata wants to control but Karhu is having none of it.
Sata is in all sorts of trouble here.
Sata is still trying to improve position.
Sata tries to hold on but Karhu postures up.
Karhu looking to control and managing it successfully. #T3#
Sata is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Sata sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Sata trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Karhu manages to pass to mount!
Karhu tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Sata is trying to escape the mount. #T4#
Sata is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Sata swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Karhu tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Sata bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Karhu keeping moving, preventing Sata from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Antti Karhu dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Karhu instigates a clinch.
Karhu lands a nice elbow.
Karhu scores with a shot to the side of Sata's head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Karhu.
Sata blocking some punches.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sata.
A short right from Karhu.
Karhu swings wildly with an uppercut but Sata uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sata doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Karhu throws a punch but it's blocked by Sata.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karhu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sata has a couple of punches blocked by Karhu.
A short uppercut from Karhu.
Karhu has a couple of punches blocked by Sata.
Karhu lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Karhu lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T1#
Karhu throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Karhu scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Karhu has a couple of punches blocked by Sata.
Karhu scores with a shot to the side of Sata's head. #ROC#
Sata is rocked!
Karhu tries a body shot but Sata blocks it.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Karhu just misses with a elbow thrown towards Sata's brow.
Karhu is working Sata over against the cage.
Sata changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Karhu fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Sata takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sata takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Karhu blocks a jab.
Sata shoots in looking for a takedown but Karhu manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sata's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sata changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Karhu tries to avoid it but Sata manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Karhu to the ground. Karhu escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Antti Karhu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akiro Sata.
Sata takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sata misses with a body shot.
Karhu misses with a leg kick
and Sata counters with a right hand to the body. #T2#
Karhu connects with a solid leg kick.
Sata throws a jab but it's blocked by Karhu.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sata chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Karhu can pounce on him.
Karhu thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Sata if he has to take too many more of those.
Sata has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sata there as he acknowledges the shot.
Karhu is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.#CL#
Karhu gets a clinch.
Karhu misses with some punches.
Karhu lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sata or not.
Antti Karhu has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Karhu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sata backwards.
Still in the clinch, Karhu scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sata blocks a body shot from Karhu.
Karhu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sata's elbow.
Sata blocking some punches.
Karhu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Karhu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sata backwards.
Karhu presses Sata against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Karhu lands with a short shot to the head. #T3#
Sata prevents a body shot from Karhu.
Karhu misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Karhu.
Sata tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Karhu smiles and moves away.
Sata swats away the attempt to clinch by Karhu.
Sata throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Karhu throws a leg kick but Sata sees it coming and moves out of range.
Karhu connects with a solid leg kick.
Sata takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sata throws a lazy uppercut
and Karhu counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Karhu tries to score with a low kick but Sata moves his leg out of the way.
Karhu ducks under a wild hook from Sata.
Antti Karhu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sata is defended easily by Karhu.
Karhu moves in looking to clinch but Sata pushes him off.#T4#
Karhu thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Sata if he has to take too many more of those. #CL2#
Sata has closed the distance and engaged Karhu in a clinch.
Karhu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Karhu using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sata has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sata struggles to land a body shot inside as Karhu controls his hands.
Akiro Sata has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sata changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Karhu fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Karhu scores with a body shot.
Karhu throws a head kick that Sata semi-blocks.
Karhu lands with a slapping head kick.
Karhu with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A jab from Karhu finds it's way through Sata's defenses.
Karhu chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A good leg kick by Karhu.
Karhu changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antti Karhu!
Antti Karhu spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

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