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Event: Syn 478 - Rutherford vs Wein     
Date:   Oct 17, 2016
#R1##KD2#
Horizon lands a big head kick that sends McGuigan tumbling to the mat! Horizon takes a step backwards and waves McGuigan back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT2#
It looks like Eamonn McGuigan has been cut.
Evan Horizon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Horizon throws a leg kick that is checked
and McGuigan counters with an outside leg kick.
McGuigan takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Horizon scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Horizon misses with a looping right.
A low kick from Horizon is predictable there
and McGuigan counters with a series of strikes. Horizon will be more careful next time no doubt.
Horizon tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Horizon tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and McGuigan is able to avoid easily.
McGuigan jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Horizon attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Horizon throws a leg kick but McGuigan sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Horizon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Horizon.
Horizon misses with a body kick.
A quick step to the side and McGuigan tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Horizon rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McGuigan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Horizon throws a low kick, looking for McGuigan's leg but McGuigan calmly moves out of range. #T1#
Sloppy strikes from McGuigan. Those never looked like landing.
McGuigan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Horizon fakes the leg kick and cracks McGuigan in the body.
McGuigan has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Animal House in the buildup to the fight.
Horizon throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and McGuigan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McGuigan really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Horizon throws a head kick but McGuigan moves out of range.
McGuigan staying out of range there.
McGuigan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Horizon throws a quick inside leg kick.
Horizon avoids the head kick by McGuigan.
Horizon throws a predictable looking body shot
and McGuigan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Horizon throws a leg kick
and Horizon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Horizon throws a head kick but McGuigan moves out of range. #T2#
McGuigan moves out of range of the body kick from Horizon.
A little feinted left hand from McGuigan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Horizon wants to clinch but McGuigan slips to the side
and McGuigan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Horizon misses with a low kick.
It looked like McGuigan was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Horizon.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from McGuigan - that will leave a mark!
McGuigan avoids the head kick by Horizon.
McGuigan throwing a counter right hand but Horizon manages to avoid it.
Horizon throws a hook but McGuigan avoids it easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Horizon.
McGuigan looks to land a left hand but Horizon moved out of range nicely.
McGuigan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Horizon to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#
Eamonn McGuigan's cut is getting worse.
McGuigan moves out of range of the body kick from Horizon.
McGuigan slips under a jab.
It looked like McGuigan was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
McGuigan throws a series of punches but Horizon avoids them all with ease.
Horizon raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
McGuigan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Horizon. #T3#
McGuigan throws a right and a left that Horizon avoids nicely.
Horizon lands a nice looking kick to the body. McGuigan takes a step back to recover.
Horizon misses with a head kick.
An attempted straight right counter from McGuigan misses the target.
Horizon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McGuigan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Horizon moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Horizon jabs McGuigan right on the nose. McGuigan blinks but takes it well.
Horizon misses with a jab, cross combination.
Horizon throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Horizon lands the left hand.#CUT2#
Eamonn McGuigan's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Horizon tries a low kick but McGuigan avoids it.
McGuigan connects with the punch.#T4#
McGuigan fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Horizon checks it well.
McGuigan tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGuigan blocks a head kick by Horizon.
McGuigan ducks under a wild hook from Horizon.
McGuigan looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Horizon swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Horizon throws a hook but McGuigan blocks it.
McGuigan throws a big counter combination but Horizon scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
McGuigan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Horizon. Horizon obviously looking to wear him down.
Horizon throws a leg kick
and McGuigan counters with a left and a right that stings Horizon.
McGuigan moves out of range of the leg kick from Horizon.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGuigan on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
McGuigan chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Horizon can pounce on him.
Horizon lands with a kick to the temple. McGuigan shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Evan Horizon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Eamonn McGuigan's cut.
That's time! McGuigan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
A shot to the body from Horizon misses
and McGuigan counters with a one-two to the body.
Horizon misses with a kick to the body.
Horizon throws a head kick but McGuigan moves out of range.
McGuigan is looking for a counter combo.
Eamonn McGuigan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Horizon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It looked like McGuigan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McGuigan throws a series of punches but Horizon moves out of range.
McGuigan throws a big shot that misses.
Horizon throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Horizon tests McGuigan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McGuigan checks the leg kick.
McGuigan is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horizon is looking to slow McGuigan down with leg kicks.
Horizon swings widly with a right hand
and McGuigan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Horizon tries to clinch but McGuigan moves out of range.
McGuigan scores with a nice head shot.
McGuigan is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#T1#
McGuigan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Horizon. Horizon obviously looking to wear him down.
Horizon walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. McGuigan checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
It looked like McGuigan was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
McGuigan moves out of range of the body kick.
McGuigan moves out of range as Horizon throws a body kick.
Horizon throws a leg kick
and McGuigan counters with a one-two to the body.
Horizon throws a head kick but McGuigan moves out of range.
Horizon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGuigan moves away.
McGuigan tries to clinch but Horizon is having none of it.
Horizon throws a half hearted mid kick.
McGuigan tried to counter with a leg kick but Horizon avoided it.
Horizon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McGuigan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McGuigan avoids the head kick by Horizon. #CL2#
Horizon gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T2#
McGuigan stops a takedown attempt from Horizon.
McGuigan lands a right hand.
McGuigan lands an uppercut.
McGuigan digs a right hand underneath Horizon's ribcage. Horizon let out a lung full of air as it connected.
McGuigan is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Horizon is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Horizon blocking some punches.
Horizon lands with a right to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from McGuigan.
McGuigan is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
McGuigan blocking some punches.
McGuigan lands a body shot.
McGuigan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McGuigan trying to land knees to the body.
Horizon takes a shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from McGuigan fails to land.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from McGuigan.
A short body shot lands from McGuigan as the two fighters clinch.
Horizon slows down the pace here. #T3#
McGuigan blocking some punches.
Horizon misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McGuigan.
McGuigan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Horizon lands an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from McGuigan.
Horizon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Horizon tries to work over McGuigan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McGuigan trying to land knees to the body.
McGuigan blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Horizon misses with a short punch on the inside.
McGuigan blocking some punches.
McGuigan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Horizon blocking some punches. #T4#
Horizon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McGuigan backwards.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Horizon.
Horizon gets through McGuigan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Horizon gets through McGuigan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Horizon takes a shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGuigan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McGuigan stalls.
Horizon swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Horizon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McGuigan dips to his left and cracks Horizon with an uppercut!
McGuigan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McGuigan, right into the meat.
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 Eamonn McGuigan will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Eamonn McGuigan's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Horizon misses with a lunging right hand
and McGuigan counters with a two punch combo.
A jab from Horizon finds it's way through McGuigan's defenses.
McGuigan avoids a kick to the body.
It appears McGuigan was looking to counter with a kick there.
Horizon is looking to land body kicks.
McGuigan went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
McGuigan moves out of range of the body kick from Horizon.
McGuigan quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Horizon throws a shot from downtown. McGuigan moves away and avoids it.
Horizon dodges the punch combination from McGuigan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horizon is looking to land body kicks.
McGuigan tries to clinch but Horizon moves away
and Horizon counters with a stiff right hand.
Horizon comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McGuigan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Horizon.#T1#
Horizon misses with a jab to the body
and McGuigan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Horizon fakes the leg kick and cracks McGuigan in the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Horizon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Horizon throws a nice outside leg kick. #CL#
McGuigan clinches up against the cage.#TD2#
Horizon has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed McGuigan clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
McGuigan turns into Horizon and is now in his guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGuigan trying to control but Horizon is working from the bottom.
Horizon can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as McGuigan controls the pace.
McGuigan wants to control from the top but Horizon keeps moving. #T2#
Horizon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McGuigan trying to move into half guard but instead Horizon has managed to sweep!#REVB#
McGuigan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Horizon is one step ahead there.
McGuigan has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Horizon won't allow McGuigan to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McGuigan trying to control the position. #T3#
McGuigan pulls Horizon in close to prevent any damage.
Horizon stays in close to McGuigan's body and controls the position.
McGuigan's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
McGuigan trying to control the position.
Horizon passes McGuigan's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Horizon wants to lay and pray for a moment but McGuigan keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Well, if Horizon is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
McGuigan regains full guard. Nicely done.
Horizon seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
McGuigan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
McGuigan is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #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.
Horizon pivots, looking for a leg kick but McGuigan is out of range and Horizon settles back down.
McGuigan feinted there with a counter leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Evan Horizon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Horizon 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Evan Horizon!

Evan Horizon spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

 

Event: kilo 14 ???     
Date:   Oct 09, 2016
#R1#
Bergman avoids the head kick by Barca.
Barca lets loose with a powerful body kick. Bergman will feel that in the morning.
Bergman shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Barca as he avoids it easily.
Barca plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CUT2#
It looks like Selfrid Bergman has been cut.
Barca circles away from the clinch attempt.
Barca misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Barca moves out of range of the body kick from Bergman.
Barca misses with a head kick.
Barca throws a combination that misses #CL#
and Bergman counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bergman.
Barca scores with a shot to the side of Bergman's head.
Bergman goes for a takedown in the clinch but Barca prevents it. #BC2#
Barca manages to break the clinch.
Barca misses with a hook.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Barca 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.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Barca, as that shot connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bergman looks for a takedown but Barca sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Selfrid Bergman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barca displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bergman throws out the jab.
Barca swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A decent looking cross lands there for Barca.#T1#
Bergman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Barca.
Hannibal Barca is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#KD2#
Barca lands a big head kick that sends Bergman tumbling to the mat! Barca takes a step backwards and waves Bergman back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Bergman is rocked!
Bergman takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Oh Bergman is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Barca misses the jab.
Barca lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bergman at a distance.
Bergman is breathing heavily.#CL#
Bergman closes the distance and clinches.
Bergman seems to have got his legs back now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2#
Barca breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Barca closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Bergman! Barca dives in looking to finish! Bergman is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hannibal Barca! Hannibal Barca retains his light heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Hannibal Barca thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: Ascension 101     
Date:   Oct 01, 2016
#R1#
Baako loads up on a big right hand but Wallace slips the punch.
Baako misses with a takedown
letting Wallace counter with a right hand.
Wallace throws a low kick, looking for Baako's leg but Baako calmly moves out of range.
Baako 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.
Wallace tries to work over Baako's front leg with a kick but Baako checks it.
Baako misses with a series of wild punches.
Baako works the jab nicely.
Baako misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Baako on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Wallace fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Baako tries to bum rush Wallace with a series of wild strikes but Wallace uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wallace misses with a body shot.
Wallace looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wallace scores with a head kick.
Baako throws a right and a left that Wallace avoids nicely.
Wallace throws a big shot that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wallace slips a straight right by Baako.
Baako takes one on the button.#T1#
Wallace pushes Baako away with a front kick.
Baako uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wallace.
Wallace connects with an inside leg kick.
Baako throws a low kick but Wallace moves out of range easily. #CL2#
Baako forces Wallace back against the cage and clinches.
Baako can't find room to land a body shot as Wallace controls the action.
Baako prevents a body shot from Wallace. #BC2#
Baako's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Baako avoids a kick to the body.
Wallace scores with the left hand. Baako knows he should have avoided that one.
Wallace takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Wallace fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Baako.
Baako misses with a looping left.
Wallace checks the leg kick.
Baako tries to clinch there but Wallace circles away.
Wallace looks to land a body kick but Baako moved away.
Baas Baako seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wallace takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wallace needs to keep his hands up - Baako had a free shot at his head there.#T2#
Baako lands a right hook to the body.
Baako cracks a nice hook into Wallace's ribs.
Baako tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Wallace swivels and escapes.
Wallace swings for the body but Baako moves out of range.
Baako throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
No joy there for Baako, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wallace scores with a nice head shot.
Wallace swinging wildly here.
Baako lands a nice hook to Wallace's body. Wallace takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Wallace takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Baako comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Baako is looking to clinch.
Wallace lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Baako throws a looping overhand right but Wallace ducks down to avoid it.
Wallace fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Baako is out of range.
Baako tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T3#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Baako 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 Wallace has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Wallace and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Wallace moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Wallace throws a chopping leg kick but Baako manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A nice side step and Baako releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Baako swings for the body but Wallace moves out of range.
Baako throws a hook to the side of Wallace's head but Wallace sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Baako swinging wildly here.
Wallace misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Baako.
Baako tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#KD#
Wallace lands a big head kick that sends Baako tumbling to the mat! Wallace takes a step backwards and waves Baako back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Wallace lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#ROC#
Baako is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wallace steps in with a hook that catches Baako right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Wallace follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Baako looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Russell Wallace!
A very excited looking Russell Wallace made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
The defeated Baas Baako had this to say: 'That sucked!'.

 

Event: kilo 11 Barca V Nudd     
Date:   Sep 18, 2016
#R1#
Bikram looks to land a right hand but Bergman moved out of range.
Bikram connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bikram connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#TD#
Bergman looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Bikram!
Bergman throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Bikram works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Bergman sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bikram defending well though.
Bergman throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bikram tries to get to full guard but Bergman has control of the leg.
Bergman thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bikram's head.
Bikram blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bergman.
Bikram is trying to get back to full guard.
Bikram avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bergman. #T1#
Bergman is nestled in close to Bikram, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Bergman is keen to just control but Bikram is a slippery customer.
Bikram manages to get to full guard.
Bikram has his hands on Bergman's head, controlling the position.
Bikram wants to stand and escape but Bergman is having none of it.
Bikram is controlling Bergman's posture.
Bikram utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bikram looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Bergman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bikram works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bergman content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Bikram wants to get back to his feet but Bergman is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Bergman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bergman preventing the sweep.
Bergman looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Bikram avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T3#
Bergman in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bikram working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bergman.
Bergman prevents Bikram from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Bergman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It seemed like Bikram was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A jab from Bikram finds it's way through Bergman's defenses.
Nice defenses there by Bergman.
Bikram looks to land a combination. Bergman sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Bergman shoots for a takedown but Bikram saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bikram throws a sloppy body shot #TD#
and Bergman counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Bergman lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Bikram looks like he's trying to stand up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Bergman sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bikram defending well though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bergman is pressing down on Bikram's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bikram is holding on for now.
Bergman stops Bikram from getting back to his feet.
Bikram blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bergman. #SUB#
Bergman is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bergman throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bergman not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bikram keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Bergman takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
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 Selfrid Bergman will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Bergman connects with a looping right hand.
Bikram lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bergman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bikram swats him away and circles back towards the center.
It seemed like Bikram was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bergman walks into a left hand.
Bergman has a takedown stuffed.
Bikram displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bergman.
Bikram lands a front kick.
Bergman scores with a kick to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bikram bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Selfrid Bergman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bergman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bergman has his takedown stuffed
and Bikram counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Selfrid Bergman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bikram misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T1#
A swing and a miss from Bikram.#TD#
Bergman looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Ground and pound from Bergman.
Bikram is trying to stand.
Bikram is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bikram has hold of Bergman's hands but Bergman slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Bikram is looking to control Bergman's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bikram avoid being mounted?
Bergman throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bergman prevents Bikram from improving his position.
Bikram has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bergman is working away from the top position though.#T2#
Bergman controlling the pace.
Bergman throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bergman throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bikram gets full guard.
Bikram trying to control the position here.
Bikram tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bergman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bikram works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bikram seems keen to control Bergman's posture.#ES2#
Bikram manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#T3#
Bergman drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bergman looking for a takedown. #TD#
Bergman has clasped his hands together around Bikram's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Selfrid Bergman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bikram is not content to let Bergman control the position.
You can see the frustration on Bikram's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bergman has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Bikram!
Bikram can't escape the position.
Bergman lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Bikram wants to control but Bergman is having none of it.
Bikram is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #T4#
Bergman unloads with some shots from mount but Bikram bucks and avoids them well.
Bikram keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Bergman punishing his opponent with strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bergman prevents Bikram from getting the reversal.#SUB#
Bergman looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Bergman trying to control but Bikram is having none of it.
Bergman punishing his opponent with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Selfrid Bergman dominated that second round.
That's time! Bergman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Bikram scores with a jab.#CL#
Bergman takes the fight into the clinch.
Bergman wants to take the fight to the mat but Bikram manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A short right from Bikram on the inside.
Bergman blocking some punches.
Bikram lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short left from Bergman.
Bikram tries to work over Bergman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bergman tries for a takedown but Bikram manages to get underhooks.
Bergman looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Selfrid Bergman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bikram lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bergman is trying to drag Bikram to the mat but Bikram just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Bikram lands with a right to the head.
Bikram misses with a punch to the body.
Bikram misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Bikram misses with some punches. #TD#
Bergman has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Bikram regains guard immediately.
Bikram tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bergman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bikram wants to sweep but no luck.
Bergman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bikram is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bikram working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bergman.
Bikram is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bergman is controlling him.
Bikram pulls Bergman in to control the position.
Bergman trying to control but Bikram is working from the bottom. #T2#
Bikram looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bergman looks to score with a jab to the body but Bikram is just out of range.
Bergman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bikram on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Bergman throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Bergman slips a straight right by Bikram.
Bergman shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bikram cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An inside leg kick lands from Bergman.
Bergman scores with a jab. Bikram acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bikram lets loose with a powerful body kick. Bergman will feel that in the morning.
Bergman buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jab, jab by Bikram - just one landing.
Shanji Bikram has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Bikram lands a front kick.
Bikram misses with a low kick.
Bergman checks a low kick from Bikram.
Bikram takes a swing at Bergman's ribcage but misses.
Bikram swings for the body but Bergman moves out of range.
Bikram paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bergman takes one on the button.
Bikram throws a wild body kick that Bergman sees coming a mile off.
Bergman connects with a looping right hand.
Bergman fails with the takedown.
Bikram is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Bergman throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bikram steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Bikram throws out a leg kick but Bergman moves out of range and Bikram only half commits.
Bergman throws a big shot that misses.#T4#
Bikram cracks Bergman with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bikram fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bergman checks it well.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bergman or perhaps it was just good defense by Bikram, which made it look bad.
Bikram is trying to counter with his kicks.
Bergman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bikram 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!
Bikram misses with a hook.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bikram, right into the meat.
A shot to the liver by Bikram. Beautiful body shot.
A left lands for Bergman.
Bikram throws an overhand right that lands on Bergman's shoulder, as Bergman tries to avoid the shot.
Shanji Bikram seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bikram looks to land a body kick but Bergman moved away.
Bergman feinted with a counter takedown.
Bikram tries to land a body kick#TD#
and Bergman counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bergman.
Bergman in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bikram has Bergman pulled in close to control his posture.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Shanji Bikram.
I think Bergman 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Selfrid Bergman!

 

Event: kilo 7???     
Date:   Sep 03, 2016
#R1#
Barca keeps the fight on the outside.
Barca misses with a double jab.
Bergman connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Barca's hands.
Barca misses with a two punch combination.
Barca throws a nice looking combination but Bergman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bergman is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bergman misses with a looping right.
A leg kick checked by Barca.
An attempted straight right counter from Barca misses the target.
Barca connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bergman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
As Bergman backs away, Barca returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Bergman takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bergman. Barca does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barca uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bergman.
Barca looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barca uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bergman.
Selfrid Bergman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bergman lands a two punch combo.
Barca misses with a wild combination. #T1#
Barca moves forwards but Bergman connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CL#
Bergman tries to keep at a distance but Barca has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Barca breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jab from Barca.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Barca enables Bergman to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Barca manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Bergman connects with a couple of short punches.
Bergman looking to pass the guard.
Barca wants to hit a switch here but Bergman passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Barca there!
Barca is trying desperately to improve position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bergman throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bergman thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch! #SUB2#
Bergman with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Bergman takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Bergman sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Bergman looking to finish Barca with some ground and pound. This is bad for Barca!
Bergman scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Barca?
Bergman punching from mount but Barca doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Barca blocking the ground and pound. #T3#
Bergman thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Barca regains half guard.
Barca moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Bergman wants to pass the guard but Barca is keeping the position.
Barca is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bergman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barca is keeping the position for now.
Bergman is in close to Barca's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T4#
Bergman scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Bergman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bergman wants to control from the top but Barca keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bergman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bergman working some strikes from top position.
Bergman is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Barca trying to keep a closed guard but Bergman is proving a slippery customer.
Bergman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barca avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bergman throws a strike but Barca rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Selfrid Bergman dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Barca swats away the attempt to clinch by Bergman.
Barca misses with a double jab.
Barca punishes Bergman's body with a nice straight punch.
Bergman tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Barca defends well and Bergman ends up having to push Barca into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Barca finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Barca uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bergman has time to react.#CUT#
It looks like Selfrid Bergman has been cut.
Barca waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bergman.
Bergman is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Barca stuffs the takedown.
Bergman is looking to clinch but Barca is avoiding it.
Bergman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bergman avoids a punch combination nicely.
Barca throws a body punch but Bergman moves out of range.
Barca swings for the body but Bergman moves out of range.
Bergman with the counter takedown but Barca avoids it easily.
Barca stuffs the takedown attempt from Bergman. Bergman gets slowly back to his feet.
Hannibal Barca has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Selfrid Bergman.#T1#
Bergman scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Barca swinging wildly here.
Bergman ducks under a wild hook from Barca.
A combination from Barca does no damage.
Bergman tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#TD2#
Bergman scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Barca is not content to let Bergman control the position.
Selfrid Bergman has got the better of the ground game so far.
Barca prevents Bergman from moving into mount.
Bergman is trying to ground and pound but Barca uses the momentary lack of control by Bergman to regain half guard.
Bergman thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T2##SUB2#
Bergman seems to be working for a kimura but Barca defends the submission attempt.
Barca wants to control but Bergman is keeping busy.
Bergman is looking to take a break and control but Barca is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bergman drops an elbow to the side of Barca's head.
Bergman thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bergman prevents Barca from improving his position.
Barca is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bergman scores with a couple of nice shots.#T3#
Bergman is taking a breather. Barca 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.
Bergman trying to control the action but Barca is working from the bottom.
Bergman thows a huge punch but Barca dodges it nicely.
Barca wants to improve his position but Bergman is controlling well.
Bergman thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Barca trying to control but Bergman postures up.
Barca is trying to stand back up but Bergman is controlling him #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bergman connects with a looping right hand.
Barca stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Barca wants it to stay on the feet.
Barca fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bergman slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hannibal Barca is winning the standup battle so far.
Barca throws a low kick but Bergman moves out of range easily.
Bergman scores with a nice right hand.
Barca uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bergman.
Barca tries to bum rush Bergman with a series of wild strikes but Bergman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#TD2#
Bergman scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#ES#
Barca throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Bergman swinging wildly here.
Sloppy strikes from Bergman. Those never looked like landing.
Bergman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bergman clobbers Barca with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
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 Hannibal Barca will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Selfrid Bergman's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Bergman gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Barca.
Bergman getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Barca fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Barca throws a series of punches but Bergman moves out of range.
Hannibal Barca is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sloppy strikes from Bergman. Those never looked like landing.
A left lands for Bergman.
Barca fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bergman on the side of the head.
Bergman throws out a loose jab but Barca uses good head movement to avoid it.
It looked like Barca was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bergman.#CL2#
Bergman clinches up with Barca and pushes him back against the cage.
Bergman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barca scores with a shoulder strike.
Bergman tries for a takedown. No joy.
Barca trying to stall but Bergman improves his position.
Bergman misses with a punch on the inside.
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#
Barca escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bergman tries to clinch up.
Barca ducks under a wild hook from Bergman.#T1#
A good leg kick by Bergman.
Hannibal Barca is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Barca lands with a hook. Bergman tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bergman throws an off balance right hand
and Barca counters with a left and a right that stings Bergman.
Bergman checks a low kick from Barca.
Bergman goes for a double leg but Barca avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Barca continues to drive forward.#CL2#
Bergman clinches up with Barca and pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Bergman manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Barca trying to control but Bergman is working from the bottom.
Bergman wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Bergman has his foot on Barca's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Barca works his way back into a safe position though.
Barca is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T2#
Barca trying to control the position from guard on top but Bergman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bergman looks to score with a jab to the body but Barca is just out of range.
Barca throws the left hand but Bergman avoids the punch easily.#T3#
Barca swings for the body but Bergman moves out of range.
Barca fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bergman manages to avoid it.
Bergman connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bergman shoots in and drives through. Barca sprawls well.
Hannibal Barca has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Selfrid Bergman.
Bergman scores with the left hand. Barca knows he should have avoided that one.
Barca fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bergman manages to avoid it.
Decent striking displayed by Bergman there.
Bergman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bergman tries to score a power double leg takedown but Barca sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bergman somewhat.
Nice shot by Bergman.
Bergman misses with a takedown attempt - Barca sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T4#
Barca with a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Barca misses the target.
Bergman wants to clinch.
Bergman throws a body punch but Barca moves out of range.
It looked like Barca wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bergman swings widly with a right hand
enabling Barca to counter with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
Bergman drives through with a takedown into guard. #ES#
Barca has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Bergman has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Bergman blocks an uppercut.
Barca is trying to push Bergman away but Bergman has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#TD2#
Bergman manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Barca is stalling in the full guard.

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 Hannibal Barca.
I think Barca 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Hannibal Barca!

An out of breath Hannibal Barca thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: Ascension -1     
Date:   Aug 17, 2016
#R1#
Good work by Baako as he checks the leg kick.#TD2#
Baako manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Hoi on his heels. He'll look to pass Hoi's guard now, I'm sure.#ES#
Hoi has his feet on Baako's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Hoi delivers a nice body kick.
Baako fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A jab from Hoi does it's job there.
Baako changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hoi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Baako ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Baako misses with the combination.
Baako 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.
Baako throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Hoi to counter with a crisp jab.
Hoi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Baako paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Baako changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Baako stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hoi.
Baako moves out of range of the body kick.
Hoi throws a hook but Baako avoids it easily.
Baako moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Baako fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hoi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That kick from Hoi tenderised Baako's leg. Baako is trying to keep his angry face on.#T1#
Baako motions for Hoi to come forward. Baako throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hoi throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD2#
and Baako counters with a takedown into side control.
Baako misses with the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hoi wants to control but Baako postures up.
Hoi is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Baako wants to control but Hoi is keeping him busy.
Baako might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hoi haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Baako in side control, throwing shots but Hoi defends. #T2#
Hoi can't do much from the bottom here.
The ground and pound from Baako seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Baako lands an elbow.
Hoi is trying to control Baako's posture but Baako avoids it.
Baako in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Hoi trying to control but Baako flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Hoi covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Hoi trying to get back to his feet but Baako is in full control for now.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Baako's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke. #T3#
Hoi wants to control his opponent's hands but Baako gets his hands free.
Baako punishes Hoi with strikes from the back mount.
Baako is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Hoi up.
Baako has Hoi flattened out and is raining down punches.
Baako really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Hoi.
Hoi covering up well and avoiding damage.
Hoi trying to control the hands but Baako won't let him. #T4#
Baako connects with a big shot to the side of Hoi's head.
Hoi covering up well and avoiding damage.
Hoi covering up well and avoiding damage.
Baako has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Baako tries to keep control of the position but Hoi is staying busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Baako is landing with strikes. Hoi can't take much more of this.
Baako struggling to keep hold of the position.
Baako lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Hoi covering up well under a barage of strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Baas Baako dominated that round.
That's time! Hoi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Hoi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hoi misses with a body kick.
Hoi lands with an overhand left.
We've been told by Hoi's head coaches at The Cooker that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hoi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Baako. #CL2#
Baako has managed to clinch.
Baako takes an elbow to the temple.
Baako goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Baako has a couple of punches blocked by Hoi.
Hoi tries to work over Baako's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hoi lands with a short shot to the head.
Hoi scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC2#
Baako pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hoi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A big left from Hoi misses.
Baako lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Akamai Hoi is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Baako moves into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2#
Baako's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Baako misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hoi.
Baako looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Baako missing with a left hand there. Hoi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jab, jab by Hoi - just one landing. #T1#
Hoi looks to land a body kick but Baako moved away.
Hoi throws a head kick that misses.
Baako ducks under a wild hook from Hoi.
Baako is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Baako tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hoi throws an overhand right that drops Baako like a sack of potatoes! Hoi dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Akamai Hoi!
Akamai Hoi decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Baas Baako had this to say: 'That sucked!'.

 

Event: CEC 464     
Date:   Aug 12, 2016
#R1#
Lo throws a low kick but Singh avoids it.
Singh moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Lo tried to score with a low kick but Singh checks it.
Singh shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Lo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Singh lands a slapping body shot.
Singh wants to clinch up but Lo keeps it at a distance.
Singh misses with the combination.
Singh looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Lo misses the target.
Lo misses with a wild body shot.
Singh staying out of range there.
Singh tries to counter by clinching up but Lo breaks away and moves out of range.
Lo looks to land a left hand but Singh moved out of range nicely.
Lo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T1#
Lo misses with a head kick.
Singh slips a jab from Lo.
Lo connects with a jab.
Lo moves out of range of the body kick from Singh.
Lo throws out a counter right but Singh avoids it with no problem.
Lo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Singh ducks under a wild hook from Lo.
Singh moves out of range as Lo strikes.
Lo throws a hook but Singh avoids it easily.
Singh connects with a crisp jab.
Singh lunges at Lo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lo's hand.
Lo dips to his left and cracks Singh with an uppercut!
Lo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lo throws a looping overhand right but Singh ducks down to avoid it. #T2#
Lo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Singh. That did some damage!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lo tries to land a leg kick but Singh saw it coming and moves away.
Singh was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Lo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Singh looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wi Tu Lo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Singh lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Singh slips under a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lo. Singh does a little dance to reset his feet.
Singh staying out of range there.
Singh uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lo.
Lo misses with a looping right.
Lo looks to throw the jab but Singh is out of range.
Singh takes one to the side of the head.
Lo throws a shot from downtown. Singh moves away and avoids it.
Singh keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T3#
Singh keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Singh uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lo.
Lo throws a lazy uppercut
and Singh counters with a series of strikes. Lo will be more careful next time no doubt.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lo.
A big right from Lo misses.
No joy there for Lo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Singh swivels and escapes.
Singh jabs Lo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A chopping leg kick lands by Singh.
Lo tries to land a leg kick but Singh saw it coming and moves away.
Lo misses with a looping left.
An attempted straight right counter from Singh misses the target.
Lo misses with an uppercut.
Lo digs a good body shot into Singh's ribs.#T4#
Singh checks a leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice defenses there by Singh.
Singh stalks Lo and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Lo's face. Lo staggers backwards, shaken.
Singh takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Singh.
Lo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lo's jab looks to have found its range, popping Singh under the eye.
Lo misses with a straight right.
Lo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Singh.
Singh is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Singh has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lo.
Singh misses with a two punch combination.
A big right from Lo misses.
Lo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Singh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wi Tu Lo dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Lo is looking to chop away at Singh's legs.
Lo throws a shot from downtown. Singh moves away and avoids it.
Lo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Singh.
Lo throws a looping overhand right but Singh ducks down to avoid it.
Singh takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lo takes a swing at Singh's ribcage but misses.
Singh swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Vijay Singh is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lo looks to land a left hand but Singh moved out of range nicely.
Singh ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Singh keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lo.
As Lo tries to get set, Singh tries to push him back and clinch up but Lo manages to avoid the attempt.
Lo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lo misses with a body shot.
Lo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Singh ducks under a wild hook from Lo.
A swing and a miss from Singh.
Singh misses with a double jab.
Lo misses with a hook.
A counter left hand to the body from Singh misses its target.
Lo misses with a lunging right hand
and Singh connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lo throws out a leg kick but Singh moves out of range and Lo only half commits.
Singh lands with a cross.
Lo throws an overhand right that lands on Singh's shoulder, as Singh tries to avoid the shot.
Lo is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.#CL#
Singh gets a clinch.
Lo has a couple of punches blocked by Singh.
Singh swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lo stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Singh tries a body shot but Lo blocks it. #T2#
Lo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Singh misses with some punches.
Lo blocks an uppercut.
Singh tries a body shot but Lo blocks it.
Lo slowing the pace effectively.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Singh creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Singh lands a body shot in the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Singh lands a hook that snaps the head of Lo backwards. #BC2#
Lo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fighters circling - Lo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lo throws an off balance right hand
and Singh counters with an inside leg kick.
Lo misses with a low kick.
Lo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Singh moves away.#T3#
Nice defenses there by Singh.
Singh misses with a wild body shot.
Singh tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Singh moves away.
A little feinted left hand from Singh on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A jab lands there for Lo.
Lo lands a nice looking body shot.
Singh bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lo throws a lazy right hand but Singh sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lo connects with a right hand. Singh shakes it off.
Singh lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lo's sensitive parts.
Singh blocks a leg kick.
Singh on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T4#
A swing and a miss from Lo.
Lo throws a jab but it's blocked by Singh.
Singh ducks under a wild hook from Lo.
Lo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Singh avoids the head kick by Lo.
Singh connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lo. Lo circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lo with a hook.
Singh lands a slapping body shot.
Lo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Singh. That did some damage!
Lo missing with a left hand there. Singh was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lo throws a lazy right hand but Singh sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lo looks to land a right hand but Singh moved out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wi Tu Lo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Lo connects with an inside leg kick.
Lo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Singh counters with a nice uppercut.
Singh defending well as Lo loads up on a big left hand.
Lo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A cross from Singh lands.
No luck for Lo with that takedown attempt.
Lo throws a hook but Singh blocks it.
Lo throws out a leg kick but Singh moves out of range and Lo only half commits.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Singh walks into a jab.
Singh bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lo misses with a lunging right hand
and Singh counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Lo cracks Singh with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Singh throws a nice looking combination but Lo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A jab lands there for Singh.
A jab from Lo misses.
Singh uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lo.
Lo takes a kick to the side of the head.
Singh connects with a right hand. Lo shakes it off.
Lo throws a low kick, looking for Singh's leg but Singh calmly moves out of range.
Wi Tu Lo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice defenses there by Singh.
Lo throws a hook but Singh blocks it.
Singh uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lo.
Lo throws a lazy uppercut
and Singh counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Vijay Singh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Nice defenses there by Singh.
Lo connects with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lo misses with a straight left.
Singh is looking for a counter combo.
Lo walks into a left hand.
Lo looks to score with a jab to the body but Singh is just out of range.
Singh throws a big counter combination but Lo scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Singh wants to clinch up but Lo keeps it at a distance.
Lo misses with a looping left.
Singh moves forwards but Lo connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Singh slips under a jab.
A little feinted left hand from Singh on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Singh's head backwards.#CL#
Singh moves into the clinch successfully.
Singh throws a head punch that misses.
Lo blocks an uppercut. #T3#
Lo tries to work over Singh's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Lo.
Singh swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Singh misses with the head strike.
Singh blocking some punches.
Singh lands a left hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lo.
Wi Tu Lo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Singh misses with the head strike.
Lo pressing his opponent against the cage.
Singh fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Singh tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lo.
Singh misses with a short punch on the inside.
Singh misses with a punch on the inside.
Singh working aggressively here.
Singh misses with a hook from the clinch.
Singh misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Singh fails to land.
Singh tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Singh lands a nice shot to the body.

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 Vijay Singh.
I think Lo 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wi Tu Lo!

Jumping up and down and very excited, Wi Tu Lo waved his t-shirt featuring MayheM sportswear's logo in front of the cameras.

 

Event: Kilo 3 Chandler V Dekkers     
Date:   Aug 07, 2016
#R1#
Pencil staying out of range there.
Pencil feinted with a counter takedown.
Simpson lands a nice shot to the body.
Pencil on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Pencil staying out of range there.
Pencil has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Good the Bad and The Ugly in the buildup to the fight.
Simpson jabs at Pencil's body.
Simpson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Pencil feinted with a counter takedown.
Pencil misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pencil slips under a jab from Simpson.
Pencil drops down looking for a counter takedown but Simpson sprawls and moves away.
Simpson 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.
Pencil slips a jab from Simpson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pencil slips a jab from Simpson.
Pencil throwing a counter right hand but Simpson manages to avoid it.
Simpson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pencil showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Simpson. #T1#
Simpson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pencil was well out of range. Poor timing from Simpson.
Pencil half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Simpson tries a head kick but it misses.
Simpson tries a head kick but it misses.
Sloppy strikes from Simpson. Those never looked like landing.
Pencil attempts a counter takedown but Simpson avoids it well and moves away.
Pencil tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Simpson misses with a double jab.
Pencil attempts a counter takedown but Simpson avoids it well and moves away.
Simpson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Simpson misses with a body shot.
Simpson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pencil slips under a jab.
Pencil tries to counter with a takedown but Simpson is quick to defend against it.
Simpson slips under a jab from Pencil.#CL2#
Simpson moves into the clinch.#T2#
Simpson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pencils head. #BC#
Pencil breaks the clinch.
Pencil bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Simpson's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pencil swats away the attempt to clinch by Simpson.
Sloppy strikes from Simpson. Those never looked like landing.
Pencil attempts a counter takedown but Simpson avoids it well and moves away.
Simpson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pencil moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL2#
Simpson clinches up with Pencil and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Pencil breaks from the clinch.
Pencil takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T3#
Pencil on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Simpson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Pencil dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Simpson. That did some damage!
A jab from Pencil finds it's way through Simpson's defenses.
Simpson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Simpson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pencil swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pencil appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Pencil moves out of range of the body kick from Simpson.
Pencil drops down looking for a counter takedown but Simpson sprawls and moves away.
Simpson tries to clinch but Pencil is having none of it.
Pencil appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Simpson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ben Simpson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pencil throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pencil lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A nice combination there by Pencil. #T4#
Simpson lands a nice shot that snaps Pencil's head back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Danga de danga de dang - Simpson scores with a four punch combination!
Simpson cracks a nice hook into Pencil's ribs.
Pencil uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Simpson.
Simpson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pencil was well out of range. Poor timing from Simpson.
Pencil changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Nice body punch from Simpson.
Simpson looks for the body kick but Pencil saw that one coming.
Simpson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Simpson throws a one two combo.
Simpson gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Pencil counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Pencil takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Simpson throws a jab but it's blocked by Pencil.
Pencil was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ben Simpson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Simpson connects with a single shot there.
Simpson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pencil.
Ben Simpson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Simpson throws a body kick that misses.
Pencil drops down looking for a counter takedown but Simpson sprawls and moves away.
Jab, jab by Simpson - just one landing. #CL2#
Simpson forces Pencil back against the cage and clinches.
Simpson tries to break free but Pencil pushes him back against the cage.
Simpson has a couple of punches blocked by Pencil.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Pencil's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jab, jab by Simpson - just one landing.
Pencil ducks under a wild hook from Simpson.
Pencil tries to counter with a takedown but Simpson is quick to defend against it.
Simpson throws a leg kick which misses Pencil's front leg but catches the back leg as Pencil tries to avoid it. #T1#
Simpson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pencil tries to counter with a takedown but Simpson is quick to defend against it.
Simpson throws an overhand right that lands on Pencil's shoulder, as Pencil tries to avoid the shot.
Simpson tries to clinch but Pencil moves out of range.
Pencil connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#ROC#
Simpson is rocked!
Pencil on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Pencil throws a low kick but Simpson avoids it.
Simpson scores with a hook to the body. Pencil takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Simpson connects with an inside leg kick.
Simpson cracks Pencil with a right hand to the side of the head.
Simpson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pencil drops down looking for a counter takedown but Simpson sprawls and moves away.
Pencil moves out of range of the leg kick from Simpson.
Pencil tries to counter with a takedown but Simpson is quick to defend against it.
Simpson missing with a left hand there. Pencil was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pencil feinted with a counter takedown.#T2#
Simpson throws a lazy uppercut
and Pencil counters with a huge left! Simpson is in big trouble! He's backing up but Pencil isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Simpson from any more damage. A dominating finish by Pencil!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wooden Pencil!
Wooden Pencil is the new middleweight champion!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Wooden Pencil waved his t-shirt featuring Spartan Nutrition 160Q with Proof's logo in front of the cameras.

 

Event: Kilo 2 Collins V Nascimento     
Date:   Aug 06, 2016
#R1#
Brandon shoots for a double leg takedown but Bergman sprawls well. He's pushed Brandon's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Brandon swings for the body but Bergman moves out of range.
Bergman drops down looking for a counter takedown but Brandon sprawls and moves away.
Brandon shoots in looking for a takedown but Bergman manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Brandon's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bergman scores with a kick to the body.
Bergman stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bergman wants it to stay on the feet.
Selfrid Bergman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Junior Brandon.#TD2#
Brandon shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Brandon showed some decent athleticism there.
Bergman wants to improve his position but Brandon is controlling well.
Bergman keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bergman avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Brandon.
Brandon is looking to take a break and control but Bergman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bergman is looking to control Brandon's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bergman avoid being mounted?#T1#
Bergman wants to improve his position but Brandon is controlling well.
Bergman is concentrating on defense, preventing Brandon from advancing position.
Brandon thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bergman's head.
Bergman is staying active underneath Brandon, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bergman works his way to full guard. Good work.
Bergman being controlled here, momentarily.
Brandon sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bergman's guard.
Brandon takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Brandon seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T2#
Bergman is staying active underneath Brandon, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Brandon is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Bergman!
Bergman regains half guard.
Brandon is looking to stall here but Bergman recovers full guard.
Brandon trying to control but Bergman is working from the bottom.
Brandon being controlled here momentarily.
Brandon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bergman swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Brandon won't allow Bergman to sweep him here.
Brandon loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Brandon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bergman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Brandon working some strikes from top position.#CUT2#
It looks like Selfrid Bergman has been cut.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Brandon stays in close to Bergman's body and controls the position.
Brandon trying to control but Bergman is working from the bottom.
Bergman 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#
Bergman lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Brandon 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.#T4#
Brandon blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bergman.
Brandon has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bergman working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Bergman is stalling here. Brandon is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Bergman seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Brandon has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brandon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bergman keeps working.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brandon working the body and head with strikes.
Brandon misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Junior Brandon will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Selfrid Bergman's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Bergman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brandon.
Brandon shoots for a double leg takedown but Bergman sprawls well. He's pushed Brandon's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Brandon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bergman.
Brandon moves away from the strike by Bergman.
Brandon fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bergman avoids it really well and circles away.
Brandon shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bergman pinned against the cage. Bergman gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Selfrid Bergman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Junior Brandon.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bergman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bergman misses with a telegraphed body shot #TD2#
and Brandon counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Brandon trying to control but Bergman is working from the bottom.
Brandon with a flurry of punches that miss. #T1#
Bergman looking for a sweep. Not yet Bergman, not yet.
Brandon trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Bergman manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Bergman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bergman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brandon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bergman with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bergman throws a big elbow that misses.
Bergman throwing strikes from guard but Brandon blocks nicely.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bergman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Brandon looking for a sweep. Not yet Brandon, not yet.
Bergman works over Brandon with some ground and pound from guard.#T2#
Brandon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bergman throwing strikes from guard but Brandon blocks nicely.
Bergman throwing strikes from guard but Brandon blocks nicely.
Bergman preventing the sweep.
Bergman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bergman is in close to Brandon's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bergman throws a big elbow that misses.
Brandon trying to control the position.
Bergman with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T3#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bergman's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Brandon preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bergman throws a strike but Brandon rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB#
Bergman has his foot on Brandon's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Brandon works his way back into a safe position though.
Brandon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bergman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bergman pulls Brandon in close to his closed guard and prevents Brandon from doing any damage or advancing position.
Brandon throwing strikes but missing.
Brandon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bergman wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T4#
Brandon trying to control but Bergman is working from the bottom.
Bergman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Brandon is one step ahead there.
Brandon throwing strikes from guard but Bergman blocks nicely.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brandon is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Brandon fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Selfrid Bergman dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Selfrid Bergman's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Brandon changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Bergman looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Bergman can't do much from the bottom here.
Brandon is looking to take a break and control but Bergman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bergman can't do much from the bottom here.
Brandon is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Bergman will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bergman regains half guard there - taking advantage of Brandon's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Bergman won't allow Brandon to pass to mount. #T1#
Brandon controlling the pace.
Brandon drops an elbow to the side of Bergman's head.
Brandon content to control rather than advance.
Bergman gets back to full guard.
Brandon controls from within his opponent's guard.
Bergman looking for a sweep. Not yet Bergman, not yet. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bergman can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Brandon controls the pace.
Brandon wants to pass the guard but Bergman is keeping the position.
Bergman 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.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Bergman keeping full guard, as Brandon tries to pass.
Bergman is trying to control the position but Brandon postures up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Bergman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brandon was well out of range. Poor timing from Bergman.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Brandon.
Bergman looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bergman scores with a sloppy right hand. Brandon should have avoided that one.
Selfrid Bergman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Brandon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bergman.#CL#
Bergman moves into the clinch.
Bergman drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bergman is looking to take this one to the mat.
Brandon is working for takedown but Bergman is calmly controlling the position for now.
Brandon drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bergman gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Selfrid Bergman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Junior Brandon.
The referee is keeping an eye on Bergman - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Bergman gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Brandon.
Brandon jumps guard but Bergman stands there with Brandon around his waist. Brandon gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #T4##TD#
Bergman gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Brandon gets full guard.
Bergman throws a big elbow that misses.
Bergman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Brandon works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bergman looking to pass the guard.
Brandon is trying to control the position but Bergman postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brandon is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Bergman is working Brandon over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Selfrid Bergman showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bergman 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Selfrid Bergman!

 

Event: SP-ICON:Fireworks     
Date:   Jul 04, 2016
#R1#
Phoenix tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Collins manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Phoenix is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Collins paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#TD#
Collins is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Phoenix's half guard.#SUB#
Collins wants to work for an arm triangle but Phoenix is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Collins controlling the action here.
Collins is keen to just control but Phoenix is a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in half guard, Collins seems content to control.
Phoenix slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Collins content to stall in guard here. #T1##SUB2#
Phoenix is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Collins frees his head nicely. Oh but Phoenix has switched to an armbar! Collins is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Paul Phoenix!
A victorious Paul Phoenix thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: MFN 327: The Uncle Lar Special     
Date:   Jun 29, 2016
#R1#
Uxxarest with a hook.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Uxxarest, right into the meat. #TD#
Uxxarest looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Uxxarest is looking to stand up but Medeiros won't let him.
Uxxarest trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Medeiros lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Medeiros trying to control the position from guard on top but Uxxarest is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Medeiros stands and throws Uxxarest's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Uxxarest is looking for a sweep.
An elbow from Medeiros crashes against the mat. #T1#
Medeiros landing strikes.
You can see the frustration on Uxxarest's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Uxxarest is looking for a sweep.
Medeiros is chipping away with strikes.
Medeiros tries to move to mount but Uxxarest blocks the move with his legs.
Medeiros wants to control for a moment but Uxxarest uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Medeiros trying to mount his opponent but Uxxarest defends it.
Uxxarest trying to control from the bottom.
Uxxarest keeping hold of Medeiros's head, controlling as best he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Medeiros is trying to control. Uxxarest wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Medeiros is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Uxxarest sees it coming and defends easily.
Uxxarest punching from the bottom. #SUB2#
Medeiros seems to be looking for submissions.
Uxxarest wants to get back to full guard.
Medeiros trying to control the action but Uxxarest is working from the bottom.
Medeiros working over Uxxarest with some ground and pound. Uxxarest looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Uxxarest is staying active underneath Medeiros, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T3#
Medeiros passes to full mount!
Medeiros trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Uxxarest is looking to get to half guard.
Uxxarest tries to hold on but Medeiros pushes him away.
Medeiros fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Medeiros lands with some strikes.
Uxxarest wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here. #T4#
Medeiros looking to control but Uxxarest is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Medeiros punishing his opponent with strikes.
Uxxarest regains half guard.#SUB2#
Medeiros wants to work for an arm triangle but Uxxarest is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Uxxarest is trying to stand.
Uxxarest is staying active underneath Medeiros, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Uxxarest is looking to control Medeiros's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Uxxarest avoid being mounted?
Uxxarest wants to get back to his feet.
Uxxarest tries to roll over but Medeiros keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jose Medeiros dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Uxxarest tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Medeiros is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Uxxarest shoots in for a takedown but Medeiros shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Umbra Uxxarest seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Uxxarest displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Medeiros throws out the jab.
Uxxarest takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Medeiros shoots in for a takedown but Uxxarest shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Uxxarest appears to be looking for a big counter.#TD#
Uxxarest drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Uxxarest trying to control the position from guard on top but Medeiros is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Uxxarest postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Medeiros utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Medeiros is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Uxxarest wanted to stand there but Medeiros had control of the position.
Medeiros 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.
Medeiros looking to control. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Medeiros tries for a takedown but Uxxarest sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD#
Uxxarest gets a takedown into half guard.
Medeiros trying to hold on to Uxxarest's head to control him but Uxxarest postures up. #T2##SUB#
Uxxarest seems to be looking for submissions.
Medeiros wants to control but Uxxarest is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Medeiros moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Uxxarest trying to control the position from guard on top but Medeiros is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Medeiros is trying to keep Uxxarest in close.
Jose Medeiros has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Medeiros controlling the position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Uxxarest tries to clinch up but Medeiros circles away and keeps his distance.
Uxxarest throws a right hand that misses #TD2#
and Medeiros counters with a takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Uxxarest's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Uxxarest tries to buck Medeiros off but Medeiros is having none of it.
Medeiros trying to control the action but Uxxarest is working from the bottom.
Medeiros tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #T4#
Medeiros scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Uxxarest to see if he's OK.
Medeiros lands a few punches from side control.
Uxxarest wants to control but Medeiros postures up.
Medeiros working the ground and pound.
Medeiros taking a break here but Uxxarest is having none of it and regains half guard.
Medeiros thows a huge punch but Uxxarest dodges it nicely.
Medeiros wants to take a breather but Uxxarest is having none of it.
Medeiros passes the guard and advances to mount!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Uxxarest wants to control but Medeiros is having none of it.
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 Umbra Uxxarest 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#
A left and a right from Uxxarest both land. Nice combination.
Medeiros shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Umbra Uxxarest is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Uxxarest throws a head kick but Medeiros moves out of range. #TD#
Uxxarest shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Medeiros is trying to defend but Uxxarest finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Medeiros wants to control but Uxxarest is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Medeiros taking some punishment here, with Uxxarest in his half guard. #T1#
Uxxarest seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Medeiros does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Uxxarest working Medeiros over with strikes.
Uxxarest controlling the action here.
Uxxarest working Medeiros over with strikes.
Uxxarest wants to lay and pray for a moment but Medeiros keeps working.
Medeiros is trying to maintain the position but Uxxarest is very close to passing his half guard.
Uxxarest wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Medeiros uses the opportunity to regain full guard. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Uxxarest pushing down on Medeiros's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Medeiros is trying to control but can't.
Uxxarest perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Medeiros gets full guard.
Uxxarest trying to control but Medeiros is working from the bottom.
Uxxarest working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#T3#
Medeiros looking for a sweep. Not yet Medeiros, not yet. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Uxxarest tries to clinch but Medeiros is having none of it.
And Medeiros tries to counter it with a takedown but Uxxarest pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Uxxarest tries to clinch but Medeiros moves out of range.
Uxxarest keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Uxxarest lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Medeiros at a distance. #TD#
Uxxarest closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Medeiros is not content to let Uxxarest control the position.
Medeiros looks to move to half guard but instead Uxxarest has passed into mount! Damn!#T4#
Uxxarest throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Uxxarest throws a strike there. Medeiros manages to avoid it well and slips a leg under to get to half guard.
It looks like Uxxarest is going to stand back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Uxxarest wants to lay and pray for a moment but Medeiros keeps working.

And that's the end of the fight!
Umbra Uxxarest showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Uxxarest 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

 

Event: Destiny 158: Jitsu vs. Iii     
Date:   Jun 25, 2016
#R1#
Matiss attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bergman checks a leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Bergman checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Matiss cracks Bergman with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bergman bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Matiss's head.
A solid body kick from Matiss.
Bergman shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bergman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bergman checks a low kick from Matiss.#CL#
Matiss has taken the fight to the clinch.
Matiss tries a knee to the head but Bergman blocks it. #TD2#
Bergman successfully pulls guard.
Bergman keeping full guard, as Matiss tries to pass.
Matiss won't allow Bergman to sweep him here.
Bergman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T1#
Bergman might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Matiss haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Bergman controlling Matiss's posture.
Bergman keeping full guard, as Matiss tries to pass.
Matiss showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Matiss bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Matiss tries to counter by clinching up but Bergman breaks away and moves out of range.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bergman with a hook.
Bergman fails with a takedown attempt.
Matiss misses with an uppercut.
Bergman with the counter takedown but Matiss avoids it easily.
Bergman gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bergman shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Matiss sprawls well. Matiss wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bergman gets slowly back to his feet.
It looked like Matiss wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mario Matiss has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Selfrid Bergman.
Bergman misses with a series of wild punches.
Matiss misses with a body shot.
Bergman lands with a straight right. Matiss didn't see that one coming.
Bergman goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Matiss attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bergman checks a leg kick.
Mario Matiss is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bergman lands a jab to Matiss's midsection.
Matiss 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. #T3#
Bergman moves out of range of the strikes.
Bergman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Matiss.
Matiss buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bergman throws a looping overhand right but Matiss ducks down to avoid it.
A punch combination from Bergman misses.
Matiss lands a jab to the head.
Matiss slips a jab and a cross from Bergman.
Matiss checks a low kick from Bergman.
Bergman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bergman has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Matiss.
Matiss throws a low kick but Bergman moves out of range easily.
Matiss misses with a wild body shot.
Bergman tries to clinch but Matiss moves out of range. #CL#
Bergman tries to keep at a distance but Matiss has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bergman tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A shot in the inside from Matiss. #T4#
Matiss lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matiss goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Bergman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A jab from Matiss does it's job there.
Matiss tries a low kick but Bergman avoids it.
Matiss moves in looking to clinch but Bergman pushes him off.
Matiss throws a half hearted mid kick.
Matiss lands a leg kick that knocks Bergman off balance momentarily.
Matiss throws a lazy right hand but Bergman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Matiss connects with an inside leg kick.
Bergman tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Matiss scores with a push kick.
Matiss displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bergman.
Matiss keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Matiss half committed to a counter leg kick.
Bergman closes the distance and clinches up with Matiss, looking for a takedown. Bergman pushes Matiss against the cage but Matiss circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Matiss fires out a quick counter leg kick but Bergman just manages to avoid it.
Bergman closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mario Matiss dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Bergman shoots in for a double leg but Matiss sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Matiss wants to clinch.
Matiss dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bergman. That did some damage!
Bergman scores with a shot to the body.
Bergman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Matiss circles away quickly and effectively.
Bergman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Bergman.
Bergman shoots in for a takedown but Matiss shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Matiss is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bergman can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matiss misses with a leg kick.
Matiss scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CUT#
It looks like Selfrid Bergman has been cut.
Matiss pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bergman is out of range and Matiss settles back down.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Matiss.
Bergman moves in looking to clinch but Matiss pushes him off.#TD2#
Bergman scores with a takedown into Matiss's guard.#T1#
Matiss trying to control the position here.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bergman's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Matiss working a defensive guard here.
Bergman working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Matiss's head.
Bergman throwing strikes but missing.
Matiss controlling the position.
Bergman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bergman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Matiss is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Matiss is trying to keep Bergman in close.
Matiss has his hands on Bergman's head, controlling the position.
Bergman working some strikes from top position.
Bergman looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bergman keeps trying to improve his position.
Matiss wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Bergman is now in half guard.
Bergman is keen to just control but Matiss is a slippery customer.#T3#
Bergman throwing shots but Matiss is blocking nicely. #SUB2#
Bergman seems to be working for a kimura but Matiss defends the submission attempt.
Matiss gets back to full guard.
Matiss looking for a sweep. Not yet Matiss, not yet.
Bergman throwing strikes but missing.
Matiss 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.
Matiss is trying to keep Bergman in close. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Matiss throws a chopping leg kick but Bergman manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Bergman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Matiss lands a leg kick that knocks Bergman off balance momentarily.
Bergman smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bergman swings for the body but Matiss moves out of range.
Matiss fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bergman looks to throw the jab but Matiss is out of range.
Matiss misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bergman with the counter takedown but Matiss avoids it easily.
Bergman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matiss was well out of range. Poor timing from Bergman.
Bergman misses with a right hand
and Matiss counters with a nice body kick.
Bergman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matiss moves away.
Matiss dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bergman. That did some damage!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Matiss throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bergman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Matiss.
Bergman misses the jab.
Bergman shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Matiss but Matiss pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Selfrid Bergman will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Selfrid Bergman's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Bergman walks forward, straight into a front kick from Matiss.
Bergman moves away from the strike by Matiss.
Matiss fails with an attempt to clinch.
Matiss tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bergman paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bergman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Matiss scoring well with a low kick there. #CL#
Matiss clinches with his opponent.
A knee to the head by Matiss.
Matiss lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Matiss looking to throw knees to the head but Bergman is blocking nicely.
Bergman tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bergman has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Matiss after a bit of a struggle.
Matiss lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Matiss gets through Bergman's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bergman is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Matiss gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Mario Matiss has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Selfrid Bergman.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matiss looking to throw knees to the head but Bergman is blocking nicely. #T1#
Bergman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Matiss lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bergman backwards.
Matiss lands a left hand.
Still in the clinch, Matiss scores with a nice short uppercut.
Matiss gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bergman.
Bergman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bergman fails to pull guard.
Matiss missing with knees to the body.
Matiss lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bergman backwards.
Matiss throws a punch but it's blocked by Bergman.
Bergman scores with a nice hook to the head.
Matiss crunches a lovely knee into Bergman's ribcage.
Matiss lands a good knee to the midsection. Bergman won't want to take too many of those.
Bergman tries to pull guard but Matiss holds him up against the cage and eventually Bergman drops back down to his feet.
Bergman avoiding damage as Matiss throws knees to the body.
Matiss pushes Bergman back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T2#
Matiss working aggressively here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matiss just leaning against Bergman, taking a breather.
Matiss lands a nice uppercut.
Matiss stalling in the clinch but Bergman improves position.
Matiss scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Bergman avoiding damage as Matiss throws knees to the body.
A short right from Matiss.
Matiss working Bergman over with knees to the body.
Bergman jumps guard but Matiss stands there with Bergman around his waist. Bergman gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Matiss is working Bergman over against the cage.
Matiss lands a right hand. #CUT#
That has opened up Selfrid Bergman's cut even more.
Matiss utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A short right from Matiss on the inside. #T3#
Matiss landing knees to the body.
Bergman takes a shot to the head.
Mario Matiss has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Matiss stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Matiss is stalling here.
Bergman's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Matiss scores with a hook to the body.
Bergman is trying to pull guard but Matiss has him pressed against the cage.
Matiss pushes Bergman back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Matiss lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bergman backwards.
Matiss using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Matiss lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bergman backwards.
Matiss tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bergman is working for takedown but Matiss is calmly controlling the position for now.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Matiss creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #ROC#
Bergman is rocked!
Matiss lands a hook that snaps the head of Bergman backwards.
Bergman is still on wobbly legs! Can Matiss finish him?#T4#
Matiss lands a big knee! That's hurt Bergman! Oh, he's all over the place! Matiss lands another knee that sends Bergman to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mario Matiss!
Mario Matiss decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: Syn Cuatrocientos Cincuenta     
Date:   Jun 16, 2016
#R1##CL2#
Jabneel drives through and clinches with McGuigan against the cage.
McGuigan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McGuigan can't find room to land a body shot as Jabneel controls the action.
Jabneel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McGuigan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jabneel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McGuigan really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Jabneel presses McGuigan against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jabneel lands a left hand that snaps the head of McGuigan backwards.
Jabneel lands a body shot.
McGuigan is breathing heavily.
A shot in the inside from Jabneel. #CUT2#
It looks like Eamonn McGuigan has been cut.
Jabneel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jabneel lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McGuigan takes a shot to the head.
Jabneel makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jabneel has a couple of punches blocked by McGuigan. #KD2#
Jabneel drops McGuigan with a big right hand! Jabneel charges in looking to finish - McGuigan manages to keep Jabneel in his guard and seems to have recovered somewhat. #ROC2#
McGuigan is rocked!
Jabneel gets to his feet and stands over McGuigan, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! McGuigan felt that one! Jabneel unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save McGuigan from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jucal Jabneel!

 

Event: UVT 371: Round IV     
Date:   Jun 05, 2016
#R1##TD#
Turkinen dives in and scores a takedown into Bishop's guard.
Turkinen looking to sit in guard and control but Bishop gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Turkinen is adopting a defensive guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Turkinen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Turkinen has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Turkinen looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bishop sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Turkinen looking for a sweep. Not yet Turkinen, not yet.
Bishop trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T1##SUB#
Turkinen is looking for a triangle but Bishop pushes his legs off easily.
Turkinen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bishop manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Turkinen looking to pass the guard.
Turkinen throws an elbow that misses. Bishop uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Turkinen's guard. Nice move by Bishop!#REVB#
Bishop throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bishop trying to control the position from guard on top but Turkinen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bishop is fighting to break Turkinen's control of his arms but Turkinen is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Bishop works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T2#
Bishop is looking to take a break and control but Turkinen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Turkinen tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Bishop has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Turkinen is desperately trying to improve his position but Bishop has a good base and remains in mount.
Turkinen tries to lock up and control but Bishop gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Turkinen is looking to get to half guard.
Bishop looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Turkinen is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Turkinen tries to hold on but Bishop pushes him away.
Turkinen working to try and regain half guard. #T3#
Turkinen is working hard here to advance position.
Turkinen wants to control but Bishop is having none of it.
Bishop landing strikes, looking to finish!
Turkinen is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bishop looking to finish with strikes here!
Bishop is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Bishop wants to control but Turkinen has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Turkinen regains full guard. Nicely done.
Bishop trying to control but Turkinen is working from the bottom. #T4#
Bishop trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Turkinen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Turkinen trying to keep a closed guard but Bishop is proving a slippery customer.
Bishop preventing the sweep.
Turkinen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Turkinen managing to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Turkinen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bishop stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Turkinen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bryan Bishop dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Bishop throws a jab when Turkinen was well out of range.
Turkinen appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#TD#
Turkinen closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
We've been hearing that Turkinen has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Bishop trying to control but Turkinen postures up.
Turkinen is looking to take a break and control but Bishop is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Turkinen trying to control from Bishop's half guard. Bishop has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Turkinen is looking to work some ground and pound but Bishop has wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turkinen throws a big right hand that misses.
Turkinen lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Turkinen looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Turkinen has gone for a leg lock! Bishop slips out almost immediately though and dives into Turkinen's guard.#REVB##T1#
Turkinen trying to control the position here.
Turkinen looking to control.
Turkinen controlling the position.
Bishop with a flurry of punches that miss.
Turkinen has control of Bishop's left arm, preventing Bishop from doing any damage.
Bishop trying to control but Turkinen is working from the bottom.
Turkinen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bryan Bishop has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bishop preventing the sweep.
Turkinen wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Bishop with a flurry of punches that miss. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Turkinen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bishop drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Turkinen defends it well.#TD2#
Turkinen gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Bishop to score an easy takedown into full guard.#ES#
Turkinen scrambles and gets back to his feet. #CL#
Turkinen clinches with his opponent. #BC#
Turkinen breaks the clinch.
Bryan Bishop is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T3#
Bishop dives in for a single leg takedown but Turkinen sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Turkinen appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Turkinen is defended easily by Bishop.
Bishop drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Turkinen defends it well.
Turkinen moves out of range of the body kick.#CL#
Turkinen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Turkinen unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bishop lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Bishop wants to take the fight to the mat but Turkinen manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD#
Turkinen gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Bishop regains guard.
Bishop has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bishop keeping full guard, as Turkinen tries to pass.
Turkinen working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bishop's head.#T4#
Turkinen lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Turkinen trying to control but Bishop is working from the bottom.
Turkinen stopping the sweep attempt from Bishop.
Turkinen postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Turkinen throws an elbow that misses. Bishop uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Turkinen's guard. Nice move by Bishop!#REVB#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Turkinen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bishop preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jaako Turkinen dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Turkinen clinches.
Bishop is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD#
Turkinen tightens his grip and picks Bishop up, before dumping him to the ground. Bishop manages to land in guard.
Turkinen wants to control from the top but Bishop keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Turkinen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Turkinen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bishop trying to control the position.
Turkinen wants to control from the top but Bishop keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turkinen throws a big right hand that misses.
Bishop working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Turkinen. #T1#
Turkinen is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Turkinen wants to control from the top but Bishop keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Turkinen tries for a takedown but Bishop circles away easily#TD2#
so Bishop counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Turkinen keeping moving, preventing Bishop from controlling successfully.
Turkinen seems keen to control Bishop's posture.
Turkinen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Turkinen is controlling Bishop's posture.#T2#
Bishop is looking to work some ground and pound but Turkinen has wrist control.
Turkinen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bishop's guard. #REVR#
Turkinen wants to control from the top but Bishop keeps moving.
Bishop seems keen to control Turkinen's posture.
Turkinen trying to control but Bishop is working from the bottom.
Turkinen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Turkinen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Turkinen throws a big elbow that misses. #T3#
Bishop looking for a sweep. Not yet Bishop, not yet.
Turkinen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bishop works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Turkinen is looking to pass into half guard but Bishop pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Bishop is in guard.#REVB#
Bishop is looking to work some ground and pound but Turkinen has wrist control.
Turkinen is pulling down on Bishop's head to control his posture.
Turkinen controls Bishop momentarily but Bishop frees himself.
Bishop working some strikes from top position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Turkinen holds on and takes a little breather.
Turkinen controls Bishop momentarily but Bishop frees himself. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4##CL#
Turkinen darts in and clinches Bishop up against the cage.
Turkinen taking a breather.
The referee calls for Turkinen to work.
Turkinen drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jaako Turkinen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bishop wants to break free but Turkinen has control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bishop drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #TD#
Turkinen turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Turkinen manages to end up in side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jaako Turkinen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Turkinen 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:28
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jaako Turkinen!

An out of breath Jaako Turkinen thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: Destiny 154: Nah vs. Britton     
Date:   May 28, 2016
#R1#
Bergman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Riddick throws a head kick but Bergman moves out of range.
Bergman throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #TD2#
Bergman looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Riddick looks like he's trying to stand up.
Riddick tries to roll over but Bergman keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Riddick keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Bergman seems to be working for a kimura but Riddick defends the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riddick blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bergman.
Riddick moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T1#
Bergman trying to control but Riddick is working from the bottom.
Riddick is trying to keep Bergman in close.
Bergman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Riddick not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bergman stands and throws Riddick's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Bergman scores with a couple of short elbows.
Bergman working the head with strikes.
Bergman creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ground and pound from Bergman seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #T2#
Bergman landing strikes.
Riddick tries to buck Bergman off but Bergman is having none of it.
Bergman landing a few strikes.
Bergman has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Riddick is not content to let Bergman control the position.
Riddick is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Bergman in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Bergman misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Bergman throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Riddick dodges the ground and pound from Bergman.#SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bergman tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bergman has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Riddick defending against the ground and pound. #T3##SUB2#
Bergman looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Bergman cracks Riddick with a big right hand but Riddick just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Bergman misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Riddick is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Bergman is controlling him well.
An elbow from Bergman crashes against the mat.
Bergman misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Riddick trying to remain calm as Bergman controls from the top position.
Bergman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Riddick keeps working.
Riddick is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T4#
Bergman creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Riddick sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Riddick tries to buck Bergman off but Bergman is having none of it.
Bergman looks up at the clock and then as Riddick takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Bergman smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Riddick is trying to buck Bergman off.
Bergman fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Riddick is working to avoid the ground and pound but Bergman connects with a decent elbow.
Bergman postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Riddick takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Riddick is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Riddick takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Selfrid Bergman dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Bergman throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#TD2#
Bergman darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Bergman missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Riddick is trying to stand.
Bergman sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Riddick defending well though.
Bergman thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Riddick's head.
Bergman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bergman thows a huge punch but Riddick dodges it nicely.
Bergman working Riddick over with strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bergman takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Bergman is stalling here. Riddick is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Bergman seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Riddick has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Riddick looks up at the clock and then as Bergman takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Riddick smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude! #T1#
Riddick working away.
Riddick scores with a couple of short elbows.
Bergman is looking for a sweep.
Riddick scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Bergman to see if he's OK.
Riddick grinds an elbow into Bergman's temple.
Bergman is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Riddick's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bergman manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T2#
Riddick trying to control the position from guard on top but Bergman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Riddick with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bergman managing to control the position.
Riddick pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bergman is keeping the position for now.
Riddick is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T3#
Riddick preventing the sweep.
Riddick wants to stand but Bergman has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Riddick lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bergman circles away quickly and effectively.
Jab by Bergman.
Bergman attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Riddick misses with a body kick.
Riddick fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bergman on the side of the head.
Riddick has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Riddick has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Riddick there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bergman throws a leg kick but Riddick sees it coming and moves out of range.
Richard B Riddick is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bergman misses with a hook.
Bergman misses with a takedown attempt - Riddick sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T4#
Riddick thumps Bergman with a low kick.
Riddick looks to land a left hand but Bergman moved out of range nicely.#CL#
Riddick gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Riddick trying to land knees to the body.
Riddick trying to land knees to the body.
Bergman has Riddick pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Riddick manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Bergman is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Riddick to keep the fight standing.
Richard B Riddick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Selfrid Bergman.
Riddick scores a nice knee to the body.
Bergman tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bergman blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC2#
Bergman breaks the clinch.
Riddick throws a hook to the side of Bergman's head but Bergman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Riddick throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Riddick takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
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 Richard B Riddick will probably get the nod.
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#
Bergman steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Riddick. That one must have hurt.
Bergman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Riddick swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Riddick works over Bergman's head and body with a nice combination.#CUT#
It looks like Selfrid Bergman has been cut.
Riddick connects with a looping right hand.
Riddick with a nice cross.
No joy there for Bergman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Riddick throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Richard B Riddick is winning the standup battle so far.
Bergman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Riddick appears to be looking for a big counter.
Bergman slips under a jab.
Riddick misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bergman tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Bergman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Riddick.
Bergman changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
No joy there for Riddick, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bergman shoots in but Riddick avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Riddick keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bergman.#T1#
Riddick throws the kick towards the body but Bergman avoids it.#CL2#
Bergman moves into the clinch successfully.
Riddick drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bergman gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Riddick tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Riddick is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bergman is defending well for now.
Riddick lands a body punch.
Riddick pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Riddick with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Riddick missing with knees to the body.
Riddick with an attempt at a knee that misses. #TD2#
Bergman has Riddick pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Bergman pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Riddick tumbling to the mat - Bergman dives into Riddick's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bergman trying to control the position from guard on top but Riddick is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Bergman postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Riddick looking for a sweep. Not yet Riddick, not yet.
Bergman passes Riddick's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Bergman missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Riddick is not content to let Bergman control the position.
Riddick is looking to escape.
Riddick on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bergman trying to control the action but Riddick is working from the bottom. #T3#
Bergman working the head and body with strikes.
Bergman working Riddick over with strikes.
Riddick blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bergman.
Riddick on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Bergman passes to full mount!
Riddick is trying to escape the mount.
Bergman can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Riddick is looking to escape. #T4##SUB2#
Bergman working for a guillotine from mount but Riddick is in no mood to give up.
Bergman lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Riddick keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Riddick takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Bergman lands a heavy elbow. #ROC2#
Riddick is rocked!
Bergman postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Riddick in real trouble here! The ref calls for Riddick to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Selfrid Bergman!

 

Event: CEC 448     
Date:   May 27, 2016
#R1#
Gunn rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Singh moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Singh moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Singh lands with a right hand.
A shot to the body from Gunn misses
and Singh counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gunn is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Singh avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Singh misses with a head kick.
Gunn swinging wildly here.
Singh moves away from the strike by Gunn.
Singh avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Singh appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
No joy there for Gunn, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T1#
Singh connects with a right hand. Gunn shakes it off.
Gunn misses with an uppercut
and Singh counters with a nice body shot.
Singh misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gunn moves out of range of the strikes.
Gunn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gunn throws a jab when Singh was well out of range.
A head kick misses from Singh.
Gunn misses with the body kick
and Singh counters with a nice uppercut.
Gunn misses with a double jab
and Singh counters with a nice leg kick.
Nelson Gunn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gunn keeps the fight on the outside.
Singh takes one on the button.#T2#
Singh displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gunn throws out the jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Singh misses the target.
Gunn swings for the body but Singh moves out of range.
Singh steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Gunn.
Gunn misses with a jab to the body
and Singh counters with a stiff right hand.
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!
Gunn throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gunn takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A slow jab from Gunn misses its intended target.
Singh tests Gunn's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gunn looks to clinch
and Singh counters with a left and a right that stings Gunn.
Singh moves out of range as Gunn strikes.
Gunn pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gunn checks a leg kick.#T3#
Singh moves away from the strike by Gunn.
Singh fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Gunn misses with an uppercut
and Singh counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Gunn tries to bum rush Singh with a series of wild strikes but Singh uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Singh fails in his attempt to clinch.
Singh steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gunn.
Singh misses with a double jab
and Gunn counters with a left and a right that stings Singh.
Gunn wants to clinch.
Singh doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Gunn throws a hook to the side of Singh's head but Singh sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T4#
Gunn takes a swing at Singh's ribcage but misses.
Gunn throws a leg kick
enabling Singh to counter with a crisp jab.
Singh has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Gunn misses with a lunging right hand
and Singh counters with a nice uppercut.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Singh.
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!
Gunn scores with a nice right hand.
Singh lands a really nice looking cross but Gunn seems unphased.
Singh misses with a two punch combination.
Gunn gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A telegraphed right hand from Gunn misses the target.
Gunn looks to land a combination but Singh avoids it well.
Some wild striking there from Gunn.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vijay Singh dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Singh throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Gunn might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Singh slips a jab and a cross from Gunn.
Singh tries to counter by closing the distance.
Singh lands a head shot.
Gunn tries to bum rush Singh with a series of wild strikes but Singh uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gunn misses with a wild body shot.
Singh has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Singh throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gunn.
Singh displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Gunn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gunn tries to clinch
and Singh counters with a straight right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Singh avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gunn missing with a left hand there. Singh was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1#
Singh scores with a three punch combo!
Gunn throws a head kick that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#CL2#
Singh moves into the clinch.
Singh lands with a left to the head.
Gunn misses with a short punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Singh.
Gunn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gunn manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Singh has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Singh fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Singh lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gunn.
Singh lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gunn backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Singh.
Gunn displaying some good clinch control by pressing Singh up against the cage.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gunn's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Singh working aggressively here.
Singh avoids the elbow strike from Gunn, against the cage.
Gunn stalling.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Singh creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Singh.
Singh swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Singh working aggressively here.
Gunn is trying to maintain a safe position but Singh gets an underhook and turns Gunn into the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Singh.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Singh.
Gunn is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Gunn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Singh.
Singh scores with a shot to the side of Gunn's head. #T3#
Singh tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gunn lands a nice knee to the body.
Gunn is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Singh lands a shoulder strike.
Gunn tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Singh avoids it.
Singh lands an uppercut.
Singh lands a right hand.
Gunn misses with a hook from the clinch.
Singh misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gunn working aggressively here.
Singh misses with a short punch on the inside.
Singh avoids the elbow strike from Gunn, against the cage.
Gunn is trying to stall.
Gunn tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Singh fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Singh in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Singh takes a shot to the head. #T4#
A short left from Singh.
Gunn creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Singh's defenses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Singh tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right hook to the body lands for Singh.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A nice left hand lands by Singh.
Singh lands with a right to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Singh.
Singh scores with a nice hook to the head.
Singh lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gunn.
Singh cracks Gunn with a nice body shot.
Singh fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Singh.
A short uppercut from Singh.
Singh presses Gunn against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Singh makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Singh works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Still in the clinch, Singh scores with a nice short uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vijay Singh showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Singh moves into the clinch.
Gunn has a couple of punches blocked by Singh.
Singh scores with a shot to the side of Gunn's head.
A nice left hand lands by Gunn.
Gunn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Singh lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Singh scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Singh throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Singh.
Singh scores with a shot to the side of Gunn's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gunn.
Singh lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gunn backwards.
Singh misses with a body punch.
Gunn working aggressively here.
Singh misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gunn blocks an uppercut. #T1#
Gunn stalling in the clinch but Singh improves position.
Gunn misses with a body punch.
Gunn tries to land a knee to the head but Singh blocks with his arms.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A short right from Singh on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Singh.
A hook to the body from Singh.
Singh throws a punch but it's blocked by Gunn.
Singh lands with a short shot to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Singh.
Singh lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Singh swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Singh.
Singh tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gunn's elbow.
Good body shot from Singh.
A short uppercut from Singh.
Singh lands on the inside with an uppercut. #ROC2#
Gunn is rocked!
Singh lands a right hand.
Nelson Gunn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Oh Gunn is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Singh scores with a shoulder strike. #KD2#
Singh drops Gunn onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Gunn is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Singh throws a big uppercut that drops Gunn! More strikes from Singh and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Gunn lies dazed against the cage as Singh celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vijay Singh!
After winning the bout, Vijay Singh thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: Infinity: Caged Torment     
Date:   May 15, 2016
#R1#
Supermies throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Supermies misses with a head kick.
Supermies throws an overhand right that lands on Templar's shoulder, as Templar tries to avoid the shot.
Supermies throws a lazy head kick
and Templar counters with a good, hard body kick but Supermies shrugs it off.
Templar scores with a nice right hand.
Templar on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Templar lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Templar moves into range and connects with a jab.
Templar scores with a crisp jab that stopped Supermies in his tracks.
Templar gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Templar bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Templar 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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Templar has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT#
It looks like Phoenix Templar has been cut.
Templar throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Supermies takes one on the button.#CL#
Supermies has closed the distance and engaged Templar in a clinch.
Templar avoiding damage as Supermies throws knees to the body. #T1#
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Templar just misses with a elbow thrown towards Supermies's brow.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Supermies obliges.
Templar fails to pull guard.
Templar prevents a takedown attempt there.
Supermies tries to throw a body punch but Templar avoids it by throwing Supermies back against the cage.
Templar lands a right hand.
Supermies lands a nice uppercut.
Templar lands an uppercut.
Supermies lands a hook that snaps the head of Templar backwards.
Supermies lands a knee to the head. #ROC#
Templar is rocked!
Templar fails to pull guard.
Templar is still on wobbly legs! Can Supermies finish him?
Supermies stalling. #TD#
Supermies is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Templar can't fight it off and eventually Supermies manages to take the fight to the floor. Templar looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Templar working a defensive guard here.
Supermies trying to control the position from guard on top but Templar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Templar 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.
Supermies scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T2#
Supermies gets to his feet and stands over Templar, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Templar felt that one! Supermies unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Templar from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Simo Supermies!
Simo Supermies seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: Ascension 349     
Date:   May 14, 2016
#R1#
Baako fails in his attempt to clinch.
Baako misses with a takedown attempt
and ONeil counters with a stiff right hand.
We've been informed that ONeil has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Baako takes a swing at ONeil's ribcage but misses.
ONeil circles away from the clinch attempt.
ONeil feints a counter leg kick.
Baako throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
ONeil misses with a body kick.
Baako tries for a takedown but ONeil circles away easily
and ONeil connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
ONeil uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Baako.
ONeil looks for a takedown but Baako sprawls well.
Nice body kick there by ONeil.#CL#
Baako has ONeil up against the cage in a clinch. #BC2#
ONeil escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Baako.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
ONeil regains half guard.#T1#
ONeil wants to get back to full guard.
ONeil regains full guard. Nicely done.
ONeil bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Baako's guard. #REVB#
ONeil trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Baako manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
ONeil keeping moving, preventing Baako from controlling successfully.
ONeil has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Baako has passed into side control.
Baako lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
ONeil manages to work his way to half guard, despite Baako's best efforts.
ONeil holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T2#
ONeil is trying to control but can't.
Baako lands strikes from half guard.
Baako sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. ONeil defending well though.
ONeil is looking to control Baako's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can ONeil avoid being mounted?
Baako passes to side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
ONeil is being controlled here.
We've been hearing that Baako has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Baako looking to punish the body of his opponent here but ONeil is avoiding damage well.
ONeil struggling a bit here.
Baako working the ground and pound. #T3#
ONeil tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Baako wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
ONeil is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
ONeil is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Baako trying to control the position but ONeil is working away.
ONeil is working to avoid the ground and pound but Baako connects with a decent elbow.
Baako misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
ONeil tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Baako easily slips into full mount!
ONeil tries to lock up and control but Baako gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T4#
Baako is in the full mount, landing strikes.
ONeil sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Baako throwing shots but ONeil is blocking nicely.
Baako thows a huge punch but ONeil dodges it nicely.
ONeil is trying to get back to full guard.
Baako seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Baako is trying to control. ONeil wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Baako lands a nice short elbow.
ONeil moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
ONeil looking to hit a scissor sweep but Baako is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Baas Baako dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
A punch combination from Baako misses.
Baako slips a jab from ONeil.
Baako misses with a series of wild punches.
Baako throws a shot from downtown. ONeil moves away and avoids it.
Baako tried to score with a low kick but ONeil checks it.
Baako walks into a stiff left hand from ONeil.
Baako is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by ONeil.
ONeil scores with a decent looking hook.
ONeil tries a low kick but Baako avoids it.
Baako throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Baako looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
ONeil throws a jab when Baako was well out of range.#TD#
Baako bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
ONeil tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Baako wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
ONeil is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Baako off and has taken his back!#T1##SUB2#
Baako is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if ONeil gets his way!
Baako might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Will ONeil go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
ONeil controlling well, preventing Baako from escaping the position.
ONeil controlling from the back.
ONeil is continuing to stall.#SUB2#
Baako defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
ONeil has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
ONeil struggling to keep hold of the position.
ONeil avoiding Baako 's attempts to control his hands.
I would not like to be Baako right now. #T3#
You can see the frustration on Baako's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
ONeil misses with an elbow to the head. #SUB2#
ONeil tightening his grip on Baako, looking for the choke.
ONeil is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Baas Baako overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Baako preventing the rear naked choke attempt from ONeil. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
ONeil punches the canvas rather than the man. #SUB2#
Baako defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of ONeil's arms. #SUB2#
ONeil has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB2#
ONeil is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Baako has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
ONeil struggling to keep hold of the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shaq ONeil showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Jab by Baako.
Baako throws a combination that misses
and ONeil cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
ONeil throws a hook but Baako blocks it.#TD#
Baako drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
ONeil wants to control but Baako postures up.
ONeil takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
ONeil regains half guard, as Baako was trying to land strikes.
Baako trying to mount his opponent but ONeil defends it.
Baako thows a huge punch but ONeil dodges it nicely. #T1#
Baako working over ONeil with some ground and pound. ONeil looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Baako wants to pass to mount but ONeil is defending the position. #SUB2#
ONeil looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Baako working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
ONeil is staying active underneath Baako, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Baako not landing any meaningful shots this time.
ONeil is trying is best to control the position here.
Baako slips a nice elbow through ONeil's hands, connecting with ONeil's forehead.
ONeil trying to control but Baako postures up.
ONeil on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T2#
ONeil trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Baako manages to pass to mount!
ONeil tries to reverse the position but Baako maintains control.
ONeil is squirming around, avoiding Baako's attempts to control the action.
Baako pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.#T3#
ONeil is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
ONeil holds on for dear life.
Baako lands a nice shot to the head. #ROC#
ONeil is rocked!
ONeil is looking to improve his position but Baako isn't that keen on the idea.
Baako is in the full mount, landing strikes.
ONeil is still in real trouble! Can Baako finish him?
ONeil is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
ONeil seems to have recovered his senses.#T4#
Baako postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. ONeil looks a forlorn figure.
Baako is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that ONeil can do to turn this around?
ONeil tries to reverse the position but Baako maintains control.
Baako softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and ONeil is out cold! Baako jumps to his feet and celebrates on the cage with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Baas Baako!
Baas Baako seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: Syn 437 -     
Date:   May 01, 2016
#R1#
Nazarov misses with a hook to the body
and Mutombo counters with a left to the body.
Nazarov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mutombo wants to clinch up but Nazarov keeps it at a distance.
Nazarov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mutombos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nazarov has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Mutombo misses with a left hand
and Nazarov counters with a stiff right hand. #CL#
Mutombo moves into the clinch.
A short uppercut from Mutombo.
Stalling in the clinch from Mutombo.
Nazarov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The referee calls for Mutombo to work.
Nazarov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Mutombo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Mutombo prevents the takedown attempt.
I was talking to Mutombo's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Mutombo misses with a punch to the body.
A shot in the inside from Nazarov.
A head punch on the inside from Mutombo fails to 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!
Nazarov scores with a hook to the body.#BC2#
Nazarov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mutombo connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T1#
Mutombo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nazarov moves away.
Mutombo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nazarov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nazarov throws out a counter right but Mutombo avoids it with no problem.
Mutombo scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Nazarov throws a hook to the side of Mutombo's head but Mutombo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mutombo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nazarov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nazarov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Mutombo scores with a nice strike.
Mutombo scores with a nice strike.
Nazarov throws a looping overhand right but Mutombo ducks down to avoid it.
ZaZa Mutombo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nazarov cracks Mutombo with a good jab.
Mutombo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mutombo misses the body punch
and Nazarov counters with a series of strikes. Mutombo will be more careful next time no doubt.
Mutombo darts in trying to clinch
and Nazarov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
Mutombo loads up on a big right hand but Nazarov slips the punch.
Mutombo doesn't manage to clinch there - Nazarov circles away.
Nazarov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A right-left combo lands from Mutombo.
Nazarov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nazarov scores with a jab. Mutombo acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Mutombo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nazarov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A head kick misses from Mutombo.
Nazarov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mutombo as he jumps to the side.
Mutombo feinted there with a counter leg kick.
ZaZa Mutombo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vadim Nazarov.
Mutombo darts in trying to clinch
and Nazarov counters with a straight right hand.
Nazarov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nazarov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
ZaZa Mutombo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Nazarov looks to throw the jab but Mutombo is out of range.
Nazarov slips a straight right by Mutombo.
Nazarov moves out of range as Mutombo strikes.
A nice side step and Nazarov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Nazarov moves away from the strike by Mutombo.
Nazarov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Mutombo defends it well.
Nazarov misses with an uppercut. Mutombo saw that one coming.
Mutombo lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Mutombo tries to land a body kick
and Nazarov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mutombo lands a high kick!
Mutombo connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mutombo scores with a jab to the body.
Nazarov throws a body shot but no joy.
Mutombo throws a quick counter kick to the body but Nazarov avoids it.
A clash of legs there as Nazarov blocks the low kick.
Nice shot lands for Mutombo.
Nazarov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mutombo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nazarov somewhat.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nazarov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mutombo connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Nazarov scrambles back to his feet.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Nazarov.
Mutombo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nazarov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL#
Mutombo rushes Nazarov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Nazarov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mutombo misses with some punches.
Nazarov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mutombo wants to get back to striking at distance but Nazarov won't allow it. #BC#
Mutombo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nazarov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mutombo is looking to counter punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nazarov misses with a wild body shot.
Mutombo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nazarov counters with a nice uppercut.
Mutombo looks to land a body kick but Nazarov moved away.
Mutombo slips a straight right by Nazarov.
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 ZaZa Mutombo will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Mutombo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nazarov.
Mutombo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD2#
and Nazarov counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Nazarov trying to control from half guard but Mutombo is working away.
Nazarov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Nazarov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nazarov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nazarov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nazarov wants to take a breather but Mutombo is having none of it.
Nazarov thows a huge punch but Mutombo dodges it nicely.
Mutombo manages to get to full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Nazarov preventing the sweep. #T1#
Nazarov is fighting to break Mutombo's control of his arms but Mutombo is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Nazarov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mutombo keeping moving, preventing Nazarov from controlling successfully.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Nazarov postures up in Mutombo's guard and throws a big left but Mutombo blocks it. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mutombo scores with a kick to the midsection.
A punch combination from Mutombo misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nazarov. Mutombo does a little dance to reset his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Mutombo misses the target.#T2#
Mutombo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nazarov.
Mutombo half committed to a counter leg kick.
Mutombo misses with a leg kick.
ZaZa Mutombo is winning the standup battle so far.
Mutombo moves away from the strike by Nazarov.
Nazarov missing with a left hand there. Mutombo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mutombo lands with a shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Nazarov.
Mutombo closes the distance but Nazarov moves to the side
and Mutombo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nazarov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nazarov throws a sloppy body shot
and Mutombo counters with a good low kick that Nazarov was not able to check.
Mutombo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nazarov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A low kick from Mutombo misses #TD2#
and Nazarov counters with a shoot takedown. Mutombo fights it but they end up in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mutombo being controlled here, momentarily.
Nazarov throws an elbow that misses. Mutombo uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Nazarov's guard. Nice move by Mutombo!#REVR##T3#
Mutombo looking to sit in guard and control but Nazarov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Nazarov trying to control but Mutombo is working from the bottom.
Nazarov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nazarov trying to control the position from guard on top but Mutombo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nazarov throws a strike but Mutombo rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Mutombo sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Nazarov's guard.
Mutombo prevents Nazarov from improving his position.
Nazarov keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Mutombo is thwarting Nazarov's attempts to control the position.
Nazarov controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Vadim Nazarov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Nazarov swinging wildly here.
A left and a right from Mutombo both land. Nice combination.
Mutombo throws a leg kick but Nazarov sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nazarov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mutombo.#CL#
Mutombo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nazarov, pushing him back against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Nazarov.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nazarov.
Nazarov takes a shot to the head. #BC2#
Nazarov breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nazarov swings widly with a right hand
and Mutombo counters with a stiff right hand.
Mutombo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mutombo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mutombo throws a sloppy head kick
letting Nazarov counter with a right hand. #T1#
Nazarov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mutombo. That's going to slow Nazarov down.
Mutombo on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nazarov lands with a shot to the body.
Nazarov works Mutombo's body with a nice hook.
Nazarov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nazarov dips to his left and cracks Mutombo with an uppercut!
Mutombo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mutombo throws a poor cross that misses
and Nazarov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mutombo slips a jab and a cross from Nazarov.
Nazarov takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Mutombo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Nazarov finds it's way round the side to connect with Mutombo's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nazarov shoots for a double leg takedown but Mutombo sprawls well. He's pushed Nazarov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nazarov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T2#
Mutombo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The fighters circling - Nazarov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nazarov slips a jab and a cross from Mutombo.
Nazarov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nazarov looks for a takedown but Mutombo sprawls well.
Mutombo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Mutombo moves out of range as Nazarov strikes.
Mutombo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nazarov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mutombo.
Mutombo tries to close the distance and clinch but Nazarov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T3#
Nazarov misses the shot to the body.
Mutombo misses with a body kick.#CL#
Mutombo closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Nazarov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nazarov shoots and misses
and Mutombo counters with a straight right hand.
ZaZa Mutombo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vadim Nazarov.
Good shot there by Mutombo.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short right from Nazarov on the inside.
Mutombo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nazarov's elbow.
Mutombo missing with knees to the body.
Mutombo prevents a body shot from Nazarov.
Mutombo working aggressively here. #BC#
Mutombo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #TD2#
Nazarov looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nazarov lands with a punch from half guard. #T4#
Nazarov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mutombo is trying is best to control the position here.
Mutombo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nazarov.
Nazarov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nazarov working the head and body with strikes.
Ground and pound from Nazarov.
Nazarov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mutombo wants to improve his position but Nazarov is controlling well.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Vadim Nazarov.
I think Nazarov 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Vadim Nazarov!

Our winner, Vadim Nazarov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: gc95     
Date:   Apr 30, 2016
#R1#
Rokicki misses with a double jab
and Simpson counters with a stiff right hand.
Rokicki has been working on his boxing with his coaches at School Of Fighting in the buildup to the fight.
Rokicki delivers a nice body kick.
Simpson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rokicki takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rokicki misses with a wild combination. #CL#
Rokicki moves into the clinch successfully. #TD2#
Simpson has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Rokicki is trying to keep an underhook but Simpson manages to get the takedown into half guard.#ES#
Rokicki pushes Simpson off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rokicki throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Simpson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rokicki is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Rokicki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Simpson was well out of range. Poor timing from Rokicki.
Simpson misses with a looping left.
It appears Rokicki was looking to counter with a kick there.
Rokicki 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.
Rokicki uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Simpson.
Simpson throws a low kick but Rokicki avoids it.#T1#
Left hook, right uppercut from Simpson.
Good shot there by Simpson.
Simpson misses the jab.
Simpson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rokicki.
Simpson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Simpson lands a jab.
Simpson scores with a punch to the head.
Rokicki throws a jab but it's blocked by Simpson.
A big right from Rokicki misses.
Rokicki throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Simpson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rokicki lands a two punch combo.
Simpson 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rokicki walks into a left hand.
A nice inside leg kick there by Simpson. That's going to slow Rokicki down.
Rokicki avoids a punch combination nicely.
Simpson connects with an inside leg kick.#T2#
Rokicki looks to land a right hand but Simpson moved out of range.
Simpson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rokicki, as that shot connected.
Rokicki keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Simpson.
Rokicki ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rokicki chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Simpson can pounce on him.
Simpson scoring well with a low kick there.
Rokicki's jab looks to have found its range, popping Simpson under the eye.
Rokicki misses with a shot to the body
and Simpson counters with a series of strikes. Rokicki will be more careful next time no doubt.
Rokicki scores with a punch to the head.
Simpson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Simpson tries to clinch but Rokicki moves out of range.
Rokicki moves in looking to clinch but Simpson pushes him off.
Simpson moves in looking to clinch but Rokicki pushes him off.
Rokicki avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Simpson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Rokicki checks it well.
Simpson swinging wildly here. #T3#
Rokicki gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Simpson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rokicki counters with a nice uppercut.
Simpson misses with a series of wild punches.
Simpson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rokicki.
Rokicki is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Simpson checks a leg kick.
Rokicki scores with a kick to the midsection.
Simpson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Rokicki checks a low kick from Simpson.
The fighters circling - Simpson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rokicki rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Simpson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Simpson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CL2#
Simpson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rokicki, pushing him back against the cage.
Simpson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Rokicki is defending well.
Simpson blocks a body shot from Rokicki. #T4##BC#
Rokicki breaks from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rokicki is looking to clinch.
Simpson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Simpson blocks the body kick.
Simpson with a nice cross.
Simpson scores with a three punch combo!
Simpson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Simpson avoids the head kick by Rokicki.
Simpson throws a nice looking combination but Rokicki bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rokicki scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A big right from Rokicki misses.
The crowd cheers as Rokicki lands an impressive looking overhand right. Simpson doesn't seem phased though.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rokicki looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Simpson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rokicki throws out the jab.
Simpson blocks a leg kick.#CL2#
Simpson closes the distance and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ben Simpson will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Simpson lands a head shot.
Simpson misses with an uppercut. Rokicki saw that one coming.
Simpson wants to land a leg kick but Rokicki is out of range.
Simpson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Simpson throws a hook but Rokicki avoids it easily.
Simpson avoids the head kick by Rokicki.
Rokicki uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Rokicki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Simpson.
Simpson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rokicki's head.
Rokicki throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Simpson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Rokicki walks into a stiff left hand from Simpson.
Rokicki connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A head kick misses from Simpson.
Rokicki fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rokicki swats away the attempt to clinch by Simpson.
Simpson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T1#
Simpson misses with a hook.
Rokicki cracks Simpson with a good jab.#CL2#
Simpson clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Simpson breaks from the clinch.
Simpson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Simpson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rokicki manages to avoid it.
Simpson throws a hook to the side of Rokicki's head but Rokicki sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A counter left hand to the body from Rokicki misses its target.
Simpson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rokicki throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Simpson misses with a series of wild punches.
Simpson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Rokicki defending well as Simpson loads up on a big left hand.
Rokicki feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Simpson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rokicki moves away.
Rokicki throws a quick counter head kick but Simpson was just out of range.
Simpson misses with a straight left.
Simpson throws a head kick that Rokicki semi-blocks. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Simpson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Simpson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Rokicki connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Simpson takes one on the button.
Rokicki misses with a hook.
Simpson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Simpson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rokicki connects with a body shot that sends Simpson's belly button to the back.
Rokicki misses with a straight left.
Simpson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #CL2#
Simpson clinches up with Rokicki and pushes him back against the cage.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A short right from Rokicki on the inside.
Simpson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Simpson blocks a body shot from Rokicki. #T3#
Simpson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rokicki works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Rokicki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Simpson throws a head punch that misses.
Rokicki creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Rokicki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rokicki misses with an elbow strike.
Rokicki throws a punch but it's blocked by Simpson.
Simpson misses with a punch on the inside.
Rokicki lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Simpson backwards. #BC2#
Simpson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T4#
Rokicki moves out of range as Simpson strikes.
Rokicki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Simpson was well out of range. Poor timing from Rokicki.
Simpson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Simpson throws a jab but it's blocked by Rokicki.
Simpson throws a leg kick that misses.
Rokicki tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Simpson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Simpson lands a jab to Rokicki's midsection.
Simpson throws a series of punches but Rokicki avoids them all with ease.
Rokicki moves into range and connects with a jab. #ROC#
Simpson is rocked!
Rokicki is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Simpson flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Simpson is out cold! Rokicki holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Piotr Rokicki!
Piotr Rokicki retains his middleweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Piotr Rokicki thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: Destiny 149: Sila vs. Machado     
Date:   Apr 23, 2016
#R1#
Bergman fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nice defenses there by Bikram.#TD2#
Bergman drives through with a takedown into guard. #ES#
Bikram manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#TD2#
Bergman gets control of Bikram's arms and successfully pulls guard. Bergman will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SU#
Bikram decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Bikram uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bergman.
Bergman is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bikram sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bikram attempts a counter takedown but Bergman avoids it well and moves away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A punch combination from Bergman misses.
Selfrid Bergman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bikram staying out of range there.
Bikram appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Bergman misses with an uppercut. Bikram saw that one coming.
Bikram appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Bergman throws a lazy right hand but Bikram sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bikram feinted with a counter takedown.
Bergman throws a right and a left that Bikram avoids nicely.
Bikram attempts a counter takedown but Bergman avoids it well and moves away.#T1#
Bergman tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Bergman forces Bikram back against the cage and clinches.#TD2#
Bergman manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Bikram wants to stand and escape but instead Bergman has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Bikram keeping moving, preventing Bergman from controlling successfully.
Bergman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bikram working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bergman.
Bergman postures up in Bikram's guard and throws a big left but Bikram blocks it.
Bergman with a nice head shot there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Bergman throwing strikes from guard but Bikram blocks nicely.
Bergman scoring with punches to the head and body.
Bikram preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bergman with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Bergman working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bikram's head.
Bergman trying to control but Bikram is working from the bottom.
Bergman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bergman is looking to work some ground and pound but Bikram has wrist control.
Bergman throwing strikes from guard but Bikram blocks nicely.
Bergman throwing strikes from guard but Bikram blocks nicely. #T3#
Bikram avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Bergman in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bergman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bikram changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A punch combination from Bergman misses.
Bikram appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Bergman misses with a series of wild punches.
Bikram attempts a counter takedown but Bergman avoids it well and moves away.
Bergman uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bergman wants to clinch up but Bikram keeps it at a distance.
Bikram half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T4#
Bergman lands a really nice looking cross but Bikram seems unphased.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bergman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bergman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bikram half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bergman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bikram swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Bikram enables Bergman to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Bikram manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Bergman trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bergman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #ES#
Bikram has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Bergman off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bergman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bikram checks a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Selfrid Bergman 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#
Bergman misses with a hook.
Bikram half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bergman shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bikram as he jumps to the side.
Bikram feinted with a counter takedown.#TD2#
Bergman shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bergman showed some decent athleticism there.
Bergman thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bikram's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bergman throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bergman trying to control from half guard but Bikram is working away.
Bergman is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T1#
Bikram keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bergman thows a huge punch but Bikram dodges it nicely.
Bergman thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bergman is pressing down on Bikram's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bikram is holding on for now.
Bergman not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bergman throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Bergman is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bikram has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bikram tries to kick Bergman off but Bergman keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Bergman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#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.
Bergman wants to take a breather but Bikram is having none of it.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Bergman working Bikram over with strikes.
Bergman missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bergman sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bikram defending well though. #ES#
Bikram makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#TD2#
Bikram tries to sprawl but Bergman drives through with a takedown into half guard.#ES#
Bikram manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Bergman misses with a wild body shot.
Bikram feinted with a counter takedown.
Bergman takes a swing at Bikram's ribcage but misses.
Bikram appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Selfrid Bergman seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Bergman closes the distance and pushes Bikram back into the cage.
Bikram gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bergman. #T3#
Bergman is trying to drag Bikram to the mat but Bikram just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Shanji Bikram has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Selfrid Bergman.
Bergman is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD2#
Bergman gets control of Bikram's arms and successfully pulls guard. Bergman will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Bergman 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.
Bergman is trying to keep Bikram in close. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bikram won't allow Bergman to sweep him here.
Our spies down at at Rape Academy (7 elite, 6 2x elite) inform us that Bergman has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bergman is trying to keep Bikram in close. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Bergman closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Selfrid Bergman will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Nice defenses there by Bikram.
Shanji Bikram is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bikram takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bergman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bikram attempts a counter takedown but Bergman avoids it well and moves away.
Bergman throws a shot from downtown. Bikram moves away and avoids it.
Bikram attempts a counter takedown but Bergman avoids it well and moves away.
Bergman throws a lazy right hand but Bikram sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bergman throws a hook to the side of Bikram's head but Bikram sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bergman lands with a nice combination. Bikram backs away looking to recover.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bergman throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bikram drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bergman sprawls and moves away.#CL2#
Bergman has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bergman is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bikram gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Bikram wants a takedown but no success here. #T1##TD2#
Bergman has hold of one of Bikram's legs. Bikram is fighting the takedown attempt but Bergman gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Bergman postures up in Bikram's guard and throws a big left but Bikram blocks it.
Selfrid Bergman has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bergman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bergman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bergman trying to control the position from guard on top but Bikram is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bikram wants to stand but Bergman is controlling the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bergman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bergman throws a big elbow that misses.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Bergman throwing strikes but missing. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2##TD2#
Bikram tries to sprawl but Bergman drives through with a takedown into half guard.#ES#
Bikram has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Bergman is on him like a limpet, forcing Bikram back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bergman is trying to drag Bikram to the mat but Bikram just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Bergman is trying to drag Bikram to the mat but Bikram just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Shanji Bikram has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Selfrid Bergman.
Bikram prevents a takedown attempt there. #TD2#
Bergman jumps guard. #T3##SU#
Bergman is working an open guard so Bikram takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Bergman dives in and grabs Bikram's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bikram pushes down on Bergman's head and hops out.
Bikram changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Bergman misses with the combination.
Bikram half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A clash of legs there as Bikram blocks the low kick.
Bergman wants to clinch#TD#
and Bikram counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #ES2#
Bergman has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Bikram is on him like a limpet, forcing Bergman back against the cage.
Bikram has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bergman is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#T4#
Bergman is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bikram is defending well.
Bikram gets underhooks to prevent Bergman's takedown attempt. #BC2#
Bergman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bergman shoots in and drives through. Bikram sprawls well.
Bikram half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bergman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bergman throws a wild body kick that Bikram sees coming a mile off.
Bikram half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bergman misses with a takedown attempt - Bikram sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bikram appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Bergman throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD#
and Bikram counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SUB2#
Bergman looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Shanji Bikram has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bikram takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

And that's the end of the fight!
Selfrid Bergman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bergman 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Selfrid Bergman!

 

 
 
 
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