Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: CFC 503
Date: Jul 30, 2022

#R1#
Williams takes a swing at Munt's ribcage but misses.
Munt is looking for the big counter here.
Williams throws a lazy head kick
and Munt counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#It looks like Buzz Williams has been cut.
Williams tries a head kick but it misses.
Williams checks a leg kick.
Williams showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Munt.
Munt jabs at Williams's body.
Williams throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #KD2#
and Munt counters with a combination of strikes to the head and body that crumple Williams! #ROC2#Williams is rocked!
Williams is breathing heavily.
Munt uses his free foot to push down on Williams's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Williams.
Oh Williams is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Munt postures up and throws a big right hand. BOOM! Right on the button! Williams is out cold - huge knockout for Munt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Bob Munt!

Event: EMPIRE FN4
Date: Jul 23, 2022

#R1#
Perlain misses with a series of wild punches.
Durst feints a jab promting Perlain to slip. Durst then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Perlain slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CUT2#It looks like Macuhica Perlain has been cut.
Durst lands with a right that hurts Perlain. Perlain looks to clinch but Durst throws a short knee that drops Perlain. This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Lex Durst!

Event: Big Wave 7
Date: Jul 09, 2022

#R1##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short uppercut from Madison. #CUT#It looks like Valja Se Po Podu has been cut.#BC#
Madison breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD2#
Po Podu manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Madison on his heels. He'll look to pass Madison's guard now, I'm sure.
Madison wants to sweep but no luck.
Madison is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Po Podu is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Madison has his hands on Po Podu's head, controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Po Podu stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Madison swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Po Podu pushes down on Madison's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T1#
Po Podu moves into full mount! Madison won't be happy about that! #SUB2#
Po Podu working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Madison looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Po Podu! Submission of the night perhaps?

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Valja Se Po Podu!
An out of breath and clearly excited Valja Se Po Podu thanked Nutritional Shaved Ice for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: WVT 14: Ihantala v Mogg
Date: Jul 06, 2022

#R1#
A swing and a miss from Stone.
McPherson staying out of range there.#TD2#
McPherson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
McPherson thows a huge punch but Stone dodges it nicely.
Stone trying to control from the bottom.
McPherson lands strikes from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stone trying to hold on to McPherson's head to control him but McPherson postures up.
Stone has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Stone is trying to get back to full guard.
McPherson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McPherson is thwarting Stone's attempts to control the position.
McPherson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Stone is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Stone might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
McPherson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T1#
Stone on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
McPherson prevents Stone from improving his position.
Stone keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Stone on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
McPherson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Stone with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #ROC2#Stone is rocked!
McPherson slips a nice elbow through Stone's hands, connecting with Stone's forehead.
Oh Stone is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
McPherson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
McPherson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
McPherson lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Stone quite badly. Stone pulls McPherson in close trying to recover. McPherson postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Stone on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Stone doesn't seem to be complaining too much.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Turd McPherson!
During a confident post fight interview, Turd McPherson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: EMPIRE FN3
Date: Jul 02, 2022

#R1##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Lawson enables Mikaelson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Lawson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Lawson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mikaelson is one step ahead there.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Mikaelson has eaten all the pies!
Mikaelson postures up in Lawson's guard and throws a big left but Lawson blocks it. #SUB#
Lawson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mikaelson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mikaelson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mikaelson is stalling in the full guard.
Lawson looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Lawson is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Mikaelson frees his head nicely. Oh but Lawson has switched to an armbar! Mikaelson is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Jack Lawson!

Event: EMPIRE FN3
Date: Jul 02, 2022

#R1##CL2#
Oid gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Oid looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Oid lands a left hand.
Duarte can't break the clinch.
Duarte being controlled against the cage.
Oid blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Duarte is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Duarte tries to break free but Oid pushes him back against the cage.
Oid has a couple of punches blocked by Duarte.
A frustrated look appears on Duarte's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Duarte wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Oid lands a body shot in the clinch.
Oid scores with a nice hook to the head.
Duarte jumps guard but Oid turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oid tries to land a knee to the head but Duarte blocks with his arms.
Oid digs a right hand into Duarte's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Duarte's gas tank.
Oid keeps control of Duarte as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC#
Duarte breaks the clinch. #CL#
Duarte instigates a clinch. #T1#
Duarte is trying to break free.
Oid working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Oid tries to work over Duarte's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Oid stalling the fight.
Oid throws a punch but it's blocked by Duarte.
Duarte is trying to break the clinch but Oid has him pressed against the cage.
Oid misses with a knee strike.
Oid can't find room to land a body shot as Duarte controls the action.
Duarte landing knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Duarte.
Duarte wants to get back to striking at distance but Oid won't allow it.
Duarte lands a left hand that snaps the head of Oid backwards.
Oid avoiding damage as Duarte throws knees to the body.
Duarte is trying to pull guard but Oid turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Duarte working hard to break the clinch.
Oid has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Duarte seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Oid can turn it around.#TD#
Duarte ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Duarte no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Duarte is trying to control the position but Oid postures up. #T2#
Oid prevents Duarte from getting back to his feet.
Duarte seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oid trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Duarte bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Oid's guard. #REVR#
Duarte throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Oid works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Duarte has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Duarte trying to control the position from guard on top but Oid is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Duarte loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Oid wants to stand but Duarte is controlling the position. #SU#
Oid is working an open guard so Duarte takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#T3#
Duarte dives in for a single leg takedown but Oid sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Francisco Duarte. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Oid stops a takedown attempt from Duarte.
Duarte tries to pull guard but Oid holds him up against the cage and eventually Duarte drops back down to his feet.
Duarte is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Oid is keeping busy.
Duarte tries to circle away but Oid has him pinned against the cage.
Oid has Duarte pressed against the cage, preventing Duarte from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A head punch on the inside from Oid fails to land.
A left hand lands to the body for Oid. #TD#
Duarte has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Oid uses from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Oid postures up in Duarte's guard and throws a big left but Duarte blocks it.
Duarte is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T4#
Duarte keeping full guard, as Oid tries to pass.
Duarte knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Oid on the ground.
Duarte avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Duarte is trying to keep Oid in close.
Duarte keeping moving, preventing Oid from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Aster Oid is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL#
Duarte closes the distance and clinches.
Duarte wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Oid has him pressed against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Francisco Duarte will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Oid lands with a thumping leg kick. #CL#
Duarte closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Duarte wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Duarte is trying to push Oid away but Oid has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Duarte blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Duarte is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Oid to keep the fight standing.
A frustrated look appears on Duarte's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Duarte blocks an uppercut.
Duarte missing with knees to the body.
Oid lands a nice shot to the body. #BC#
Duarte breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Duarte bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duarte throws a nice looking combination but Oid bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Oid is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Duarte tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Oid defends well and Duarte ends up having to push Oid into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Oid will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Duarte up against the cage.
Duarte's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#T1#
Duarte's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Duarte wants to get back to striking at distance but Oid won't allow it.
Duarte wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Oid tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Duarte's elbow.
Oid fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Duarte jumps guard but Oid turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Francisco Duarte. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Duarte wants to get back to striking at distance but Oid won't allow it.
Oid blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A right hand to the body from Oid.
Duarte wants to break free but Oid has control.
Oid scores with a nice hook to the head.
Oid keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Duarte's efforts to push away.
Aster Oid seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Duarte wants a takedown but no success here. #T2#
Duarte is trying to break the clinch but Oid is controlling him.
Oid lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Duarte is trying to push Oid away but Oid has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Oid keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Duarte's efforts to push away.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Oid 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.
Oid misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Duarte is trying to push Oid away but Oid has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Duarte wants to break the clinch but can't.
Duarte blocks a body shot from Oid.
Oid working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Duarte has had enough of the clinch but Oid keeps him there for the moment.
Oid misses with a punch on the inside.
Oid prevents Duarte from breaking the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Oid fails to land.
Duarte tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #T3#
Oid is looking to control Duarte's arms but Duarte gets an underhook and turns him. Now Oid has his back to the cage.
Oid blocks the elbow strike.
Duarte fails to pull guard.
Oid tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Duarte's elbow.
A frustrated look appears on Duarte's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Duarte lands a body punch.
Duarte misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Oid.
Duarte wants to break the clinch but can't.
Duarte is looking to break free of the clinch but Oid has double underhooks.
Duarte tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Oid just stands there and leans against the cage.
Duarte is trying to push Oid away but Oid has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Duarte tries to break the clinch but Oid is controlling the position.
Oid scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC#
Duarte escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Duarte breaks the clinch. #T4#
Oid takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Duarte connects with a high kick.
Duarte lands a high kick!
Francisco Duarte is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Duarte plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#ROC#Oid is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Oid closes the distance and clinches.
Oid is still on wobbly legs! Can Duarte finish him?
A short right from Oid.
Duarte blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Duarte wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Duarte wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Oid has him pressed against the cage.
Oid seems to have recovered his senses.
Oid tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Oid misses with a short punch on the inside.
Duarte wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Duarte tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Oid smiles and moves away.
Oid moves out of range of the body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Aster Oid will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Oid keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick. #CL2#
Oid moves into the clinch.
Duarte is trying to break the clinch but Oid is controlling him.
Duarte wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Oid has him pressed against the cage.
Oid prevents Duarte from breaking the clinch.
Duarte pushes off an throws an elbow but Oid leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Duarte fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Duarte fails to pull guard.
Oid goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Oid doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Oid keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Duarte's efforts to push away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in the clinch, Oid scores with a nice short uppercut.
Duarte wants to break the clinch but can't.
Duarte is trying to push Oid away but Oid has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Oid.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Duarte jumps guard but Oid turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Francisco Duarte. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Oid has a couple of punches blocked by Duarte.
Oid leaning against his opponent.
Oid doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Oid has Duarte pressed against the cage, preventing Duarte from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Duarte can't break the clinch.
Oid throws a head punch that misses.
Duarte tries to break the clinch but Oid is controlling the position.
Duarte wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Oid has him pressed against the cage.
Duarte is looking to break free of the clinch but Oid has double underhooks.
Duarte is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Oid tries to throw a body punch but Duarte avoids it by throwing Oid back against the cage.
Duarte tries to circle away but Oid has him pinned against the cage.
Duarte tries to circle away but Oid has him pinned against the cage.
Oid misses with a short punch on the inside.
Duarte wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Duarte has had enough of the clinch but Oid keeps him there for the moment.
Duarte wants to get back to striking at distance but Oid won't allow it.
A head punch on the inside from Duarte fails to land.
Duarte is trying to break the clinch but Oid has him pressed against the cage. #BC#
Duarte breaks from the clinch.
Oid slips a jab and a cross from Duarte.
Duarte's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Duarte duly obliges.
Nice sprawl there from Oid as Duarte shoots in.#CL2#
Oid moves into range and clinches up with Duarte.
Duarte looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Oid has Duarte pressed against the cage.
Duarte blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Duarte blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Oid misses with a punch on the inside.
Duarte lands a nice elbow. #T3#
Oid throws a head punch that misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Oid as Duarte tries to tie him up.
Duarte has had enough of the clinch but Oid keeps him there for the moment.
Oid misses with a punch to the body.
Duarte wants to break the clinch but can't.
Duarte fails to pull guard.
Duarte doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Duarte breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice sprawl there from Oid as Duarte shoots in.#CL2#
Duarte gets tackled into the cage by Oid. Oid maintains the clinch.
Oid is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Duarte wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Oid has him pressed against the cage.#T4#
Oid misses with the head strike.
Duarte blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Duarte is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Oid to keep the fight standing.
Duarte can't break the clinch.
Duarte is trying to pull guard but Oid turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Duarte is trying to break free.
Duarte lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Duarte's face as he tries to break the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Oid.
Duarte is trying to force a seperation but Oid has the dominant position.
Duarte tries to break free but Oid pushes him back against the cage.
Duarte has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Duarte is looking to break free of the clinch but Oid has double underhooks.
Duarte jumps guard but Oid turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Oid tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aster Oid comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Oid 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:29
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: CFC 495: Jimenez v Bang
Date: Jun 26, 2022

#R1#
Williams swinging wildly here.
Munt feints the counter takedown.
A head kick from Williams lands but Munt takes it in his stride. #CUT#It looks like Bob Munt has been cut.
A nice leg kick lands there from Williams.
Williams pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Munt throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A nice leg kick lands there from Williams.
Munt throws a left and a right that both miss
and Williams counters with a head kick. That will keep Munt thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Williams. Munt shrugs it off though.
Williams changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Munt looks winded!
Williams thows a body kick. Munt tries to catch it but that hurt him. #T1#
Williams connects with a body shot that sends Munt's belly button to the back.
Munt stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Williams.
Williams fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Williams.
Williams connects with a nice cross there... Munt is looking wobbly and Williams recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Munt to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Williams jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Buzz Williams!

Event: EMPIRE FN2
Date: Jun 25, 2022

#R1#
Perlain lands a nice leg kick that just misses Vidal's sensitive parts.
Perlain throws a combination that misses
and Vidal counters with a one-two to the body. #CL#
Perlain gets tackled into the cage by Vidal. Vidal maintains the clinch. #BC#
Vidal breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vidal moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Perlain connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CL#
Vidal takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Perlain escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Vidal gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
Vidal breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Perlain thows a leg kick but Vidal checks it #KD#
and Vidal counters with a crisp one two that drops Perlain! Vidal thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Perlain to his feet! Perlain is in big trouble!#ROC#Perlain is rocked!#CL#
Vidal instigates a clinch.
Perlain is still on wobbly legs! Can Vidal finish him?#TD#
Vidal jumps guard.
Vidal 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#
Vidal lands a big elbow - Perlain is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Vidal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nacho Vidal!

Event: EMPIRE FN2
Date: Jun 25, 2022

#R1#
Durst rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Zubov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Durst lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Zubov throws the left hand but Durst avoids the punch easily.
Durst lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Durst will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Durst misses with a jab, cross combination. #CL#
Zubov takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
Zubov jumps guard and drags Durst to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Durst prevents Zubov from getting back to his feet.
Zubov looking for a sweep. Not yet Zubov, not yet.
Durst really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Zubov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Zubov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Durst's guard. #REVR#
Durst is looking to stand up but Zubov isn't so interested in that idea.
Zubov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Durst looking for a sweep. Not yet Durst, not yet.
Zubov trying to control the position from guard on top but Durst is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zubov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T1#
Zubov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Durst works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Zubov stops Durst from standing up.
Durst will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Zubov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Durst keeping moving, preventing Zubov from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zubov won't allow Durst to sweep him here.
Zubov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Zubov slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Zubov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Zubov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Zubov won't allow Durst to sweep him here.
Zubov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Durst is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Zubov landing with the ground and pound.
Durst controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zubov scoring with some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Zubov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Durst preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Durst trying to control the position.
Zubov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T3#
Zubov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Durst works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Durst can do anything to dispel that myth.
Durst is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Zubov wants to stand but Durst has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Zubov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Zubov wants to stand but Durst is controlling his posture from full guard.
Durst controlling the position.
Durst wants to stand up but Zubov is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Zubov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Durst throws a series of punches but Zubov avoids them all with ease.
Zubov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Durst throws a series of punches but Zubov avoids them all with ease.
Zubov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Durst swinging wildly here.
Durst looks winded!
The fight stays on the outside here - Zubov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Durst lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Zubov backs up against the cage. #TD#
Zubov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Zubov lands in his opponent's guard.
Zubov trying to control the position from guard on top but Durst is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zubov postures up and lands a big shot to Durst's brow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zimmer Zubov dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##TD#
Zubov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Durst sprawls well initially but Zubov persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Zubov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Zubov is thwarting Durst's attempts to control the position.
Durst is refusing to be controlled, as Zubov sits in half guard.
Zubov passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Durst!
Zubov lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zubov lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Durst tries to lock up and control but Zubov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Zubov scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Durst?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Durst is looking to improve his position but Zubov isn't that keen on the idea.
Zubov lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent. #T1#
Zubov with the ground and pound from mount. #ROC#Durst is rocked!#SUB#
Zubov looking for a guillotine from mount but Durst is having none of it.
Durst is still in real trouble! Can Zubov finish him?
Zubov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Durst is trying to stand up.
Durst is breathing heavily.
Durst takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Zubov's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zimmer Zubov!

Event: CFC 494: IsMore v Inarritu 2
Date: Jun 22, 2022

#R1#
The fighters circling - Jukola throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Walcott throws out a counter right but Jukola avoids it with no problem.
Walcott misses with an uppercut
and Walcott takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jukola swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Jukola takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jukola.
Jukola swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Walcott drops his hands momentarily and Jukola takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jukola turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Eero Jukola seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jukola moves away from the strike by Walcott.
A quick step to the side and Jukola tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jukola pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jukola misses with the body kick
and Walcott counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jukola slips a straight right by Walcott.
Jukola appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Walcott uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jukola.
Walcott lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Jukola misses with a body punch
enabling Walcott to counter with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jukola tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Walcott was well out of range. Poor timing from Jukola.#CL2#
Walcott has managed to clinch. #T1#
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
I was talking to Jukola's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Jukola lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Walcott backwards.
Walcott tries to work over Jukola's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Walcott blocks a body shot from Jukola.
Jukola lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Walcott gets underhooks to prevent Jukola's takedown attempt.
Walcott tries to work over Jukola's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Walcott.
Jukola doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Walcott misses with a punch on the inside.
Jukola blocking some punches.
A hook to the body from Walcott.
Walcott blocks a body shot from Jukola.
Walcott tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Walcott lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jukola backwards.
Jukola content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Walcott throws a punch but it's blocked by Jukola.
Walcott throws a punch but it's blocked by Jukola. #T2#
Jukola works on Walcott's body with a couple of short punches.
Jukola misses with a short punch on the inside.
Walcott misses with a short punch on the inside.
Walcott misses with some punches.
Walcott digs a right hand underneath Jukola's ribcage. Jukola let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Walcott lands a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Walcott doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Walcott works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Walcott misses with a punch on the inside.
Walcott scores with a nice hook to the head.
Walcott tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jukola's elbow.
Walcott lands an uppercut.
Good body shot from Jukola.
Walcott stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Walcott throws a head punch that misses.
Walcott blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Walcott lands an uppercut.
Jukola misses with a body punch.
Walcott scores with a nice hook to the head.#T3#
Walcott lands a body shot.
Walcott has a couple of punches blocked by Jukola.
Walcott has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Jukola seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Walcott can turn it around.
Walcott misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Walcott lands with a short shot to the head.
Walcott lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jukola backwards.
Jukola misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jukola misses with a punch on the inside.
Walcott lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jukola backwards.
Walcott lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jukola backwards.
Jukola taking a breather.
Jukola struggles to land a body shot inside as Walcott controls his hands.
Walcott misses with a body punch.
Jukola stalling.
Walcott tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jukola lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jukola.
Walcott blocks an uppercut.
Walcott doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jukola lands a nice uppercut.#T4#
Walcott doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
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!
Walcott prevents a body shot from Jukola. #TD#
Jukola pulls guard successfully.
Jukola trying to control the position.
Jukola pulls Walcott in close to his closed guard and prevents Walcott from doing any damage or advancing position.
Jukola tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Walcott looking to sit in guard and control but Jukola gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jukola is stalling in the full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tommy Walcott dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Jukola throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Walcott cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jukola lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jukola fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Walcott on the side of the head.
Walcott misses the jab.
Jukola lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Walcott at a distance.
Jukola tries to land a front kick but Walcott steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jukola misses with a body punch
and Walcott counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jukola cracks Walcott with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Eero Jukola is winning the standup battle so far.
Jukola throws a hook to the side of Walcott's head but Walcott sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A jab from Jukola finds it's way through Walcott's defenses.
Jukola wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good standup being displayed there by Jukola as he connects with a hook.
Walcott throws a body punch but Jukola moves out of range.
Walcott ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
Jukola throws out a leg kick but Walcott moves out of range and Jukola only half commits.
Jukola 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.
Walcott let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Walcott misses with a straight right.
Walcott lands a jab to Jukola's midsection.#CL2#
Walcott fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jukola, pushing him back against the cage.
Walcott working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Walcott pushes Jukola back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Walcott misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Walcott.
Walcott tries to work over Jukola's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jukola goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jukola goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jukola lands a nice shot to the body.
Walcott blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jukola misses with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Jukola scores with a nice short uppercut.#T2#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Walcott creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jukola fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jukola lands with a right to the head.
Walcott misses with a body punch.
Jukola throws a head punch that misses.
Walcott misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jukola.
Walcott swings wildly with an uppercut but Jukola uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jukola lands with a light punch inside.
Jukola misses with the head strike.
A short left from Jukola.
Walcott tries to throw a body punch but Jukola avoids it by throwing Walcott back against the cage.
Jukola prevents a body shot from Walcott.
Jukola's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Walcott blocks an uppercut.
Walcott struggles to land a body shot inside as Jukola controls his hands.
Jukola misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3##BC2#
Walcott manages to break the clinch.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Jukola.
Tommy Walcott is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jukola throws a low kick, looking for Walcott's leg but Walcott calmly moves out of range.
Jukola misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jukola throws a shot from downtown. Walcott moves away and avoids it.
Jukola throws a solid leg kick but Walcott takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jukola.
Walcott scores with a nice strike.
Jukola feints and then cracks Walcott's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Walcott down.
Jukola tries a low kick but Walcott avoids it.
Jukola fails with a takedown attempt.
A lazy body kick from Jukola
letting Walcott counter with a right hand. #T4#
Walcott connects with an inside leg kick.
Walcott fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jukola tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Walcott swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jukola tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Walcott was well out of range. Poor timing from Jukola.
Walcott misses with an uppercut.
A big right from Jukola misses.
Walcott misses with a right hand
and Jukola makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Walcott really felt that one!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Walcott misses with a straight right.
Walcott throws the left hand but Jukola avoids the punch easily.
Jukola throwing a counter right hand but Walcott manages to avoid it.
Jukola keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jukola swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Jukola throws a body kick that misses
and Walcott counters with a stiff right hand.
Walcott cracks Jukola with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Walcott ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jukola moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Eero Jukola will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Jukola throws a leg kick
and Walcott counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Walcott misses with a wild body shot.
Jukola throws an overhand right that lands on Walcott's shoulder, as Walcott tries to avoid the shot.
Walcott keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jukola misses with a left hand
and Walcott counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Walcott displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jukola throws out the jab.
Walcott swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jukola fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Walcott manages to avoid it.
Jukola misses with a wild body shot.
Walcott lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A bone on bone clash there as Walcott blocks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jukola misses with a body shot.
Jukola fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Walcott manages to avoid it.
Jukola misses with a left hand
and Walcott counters with a nice uppercut.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jukola, as that shot connected. #T1#
Jukola looks to land a right hand but Walcott moved out of range.
A little jabbing left from Walcott on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A shot to the body from Jukola misses
and Walcott counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jukola throws a leg kick but Walcott sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Walcott throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jukola.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jukola. That's going to slow Walcott down.
Walcott works Jukola's body with a nice hook.
Jukola takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jukola throws a leg kick
and Walcott counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jukola slips a straight right by Walcott.
Jukola is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Walcott just misses with a punch to the body.
Jukola is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jukola misses with a hook
and Walcott counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jukola misses with a low kick as Walcott jumps back.
Walcott uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jukola.
Jukola takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Walcott throws an off balance right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Walcott checks a leg kick.
Jukola throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jukola cracks Walcott with a right hand to the side of the head.
Walcott takes a swing at Jukola's ribcage but misses.
Jukola connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Walcott wants to clinch up but Jukola keeps it at a distance.
Jukola misses with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Jukola misses the target.
Walcott was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#T3#
Jukola feints and then cracks Walcott's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Walcott down. #CL2#
Walcott closes the distance and clinches.
Walcott working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Walcott stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Tommy Walcott seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Walcott blocking some punches.
Jukola blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Jukola scores with a nice short uppercut.
Walcott throws a head punch that misses.
Walcott lands a body punch.
Walcott fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Walcott misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jukola misses with a hook from the clinch.
Walcott doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jukola lands a right hand that snaps the head of Walcott backwards.
Walcott swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Walcott misses with a hook to the ribs.
Walcott tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jukola's elbow. #T4#
Jukola lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Walcott misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jukola taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Walcott misses with a punch on the inside.
Jukola gets through Walcott's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Walcott misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jukola scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jukola tries a body shot but Walcott blocks it.
Walcott blocks an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Walcott.
Jukola displaying some good clinch control by pressing Walcott up against the cage.
Jukola lands a nice uppercut.
Jukola fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jukola blocks an uppercut.
Jukola can't find room to land a body shot as Walcott controls the action.

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 Eero Jukola.
I think Jukola 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 29:30
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Tommy Walcott!
Our winner, Tommy Walcott, 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: EMPIRE FN1
Date: Jun 11, 2022

#R1#
Messervey fails with an attempt to clinch.
Messervey tries to clinch there but Mikaelson circles away.
Mikaelson tries to clinch but Messervey moves out of range.
Messervey throws a body punch but Mikaelson moves out of range.
Mikaelson throws a right and a left that Messervey avoids nicely. #CL#
Messervey has taken the fight to the clinch.
Messervey lands with a right to the head. #CUT#It looks like Steve Mikaelson has been cut.
Mikaelson is trying to pull guard but Messervey turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC2#
Mikaelson breaks from the clinch.
Messervey connects with a leg kick.
A nice leg kick from Messervey, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mikaelson should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mikaelson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#CL#
Messervey darts in and clinches Mikaelson up against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Messervey - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters. #BC2#
Mikaelson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1##CL#
Messervey moves into the clinch.
Messervey is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mikaelson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Messervey looking for a takedown.
A frustrated look appears on Messervey's face as he tries to break the clinch. #TD2#
Mikaelson gets a trip takedown into half guard.

Messervey kicks off Mikaelson and gets to his feet.
Mikaelson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Messervey moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromMikaelson.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mikaelson.
Jack Messervey is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mikaelson fails with a takedown attempt.
Messervey changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Jack Messervey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Mikaelson.#CL#
Messervey gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Messervey is trying to pull guard but Mikaelson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD2#
Mikaelson manages to pull guard.
Messervey postures up.
Messervey trying to control the position from guard on top but Mikaelson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mikaelson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Messervey stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mikaelson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Messervey preventing the sweep. #T3#
Messervey postures up in Mikaelson's guard and throws a big left but Mikaelson blocks it.
Messervey throwing strikes but missing.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Messervey is looking to work some ground and pound but Mikaelson has wrist control.
Mikaelson managing to control the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Mikaelson closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Messervey's guard.

Messervey scrambles and gets back to his feet. #TD2#
Mikaelson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Messervey tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Mikaelson is in Messervey's guard.#T4#
Messervey is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mikaelson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Messervey looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mikaelson is one step ahead there.
Mikaelson is fighting to break Messervey's control of his arms but Messervey is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Messervey dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Steve Mikaelson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD2#
Mikaelson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Messervey to the ground. Mikaelson is now in Messervey's guard.
Mikaelson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Messervey is keeping the position for now.
Messervey is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Messervey has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Mikaelson is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Messervey.#SU2#
Mikaelson stands up and we're back to a striking position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mikaelson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mikaelson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Messervey pinned against the cage. Messervey gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T1#
A nice leg kick from Messervey, right into the meat of the thigh.
Messervey misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #TD2#
Mikaelson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Messervey is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Messervey is trying to stand. #T2#
Messervey trying to control but Mikaelson postures up. #SUB2#
Mikaelson wants to work for an arm triangle but Messervey is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Mikaelson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Messervey sees it coming and defends easily.
Messervey is trying to get back to full guard.
Ground and pound from Mikaelson.
Mikaelson tries to pass to full mount but Messervey defends it. #ES#
Messervey kicks Mikaelson off and gets back to his feet.#T3#
Messervey motions for Mikaelson to come forward. Messervey throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
As Messervey backs off Mikaelson throws a huge counter combo but Messervey manages to avoid it all.
The fight stays on the outside here - Messervey looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jack Messervey is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mikaelson fails with the takedown.#CL#
Mikaelson gets tackled into the cage by Messervey. Messervey maintains the clinch.
Mikaelson wants to break free but Messervey has control.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Mikaelson has eaten all the pies!
Messervey can't get the takedown.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Mikaelson.#TD2#
Mikaelson is trying to trip Messervey. He has hold of a leg but Messervey is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Mikaelson persists though and gets the takedown into guard.

Messervey has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Mikaelson off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #T4#
Messervey moves to clinch but Mikaelson breaks away #TD2#
and Mikaelson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Messervey's guard.
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!
Messervey is trying to keep Mikaelson in close.
Messervey has a closed guard, preventing Mikaelson from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Messervey wants to sweep here but Mikaelson controlling him for the moment.
Messervey trying to keep a closed guard but Mikaelson is proving a slippery customer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Jack Messervey will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Steve Mikaelson'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#
A combination from Messervey does no damage.
Mikaelson tries to counter with a clinch but Messervey shakes him off and moves away.#TD2#
Mikaelson dives in and scores a takedown into Messervey's guard.
Mikaelson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Mikaelson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Mikaelson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Mikaelson looking to pass the guard. #ES#
Messervey is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Mikaelson presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Mikaelson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mikaelson misses with a two punch combination.
Messervey is looking to clinch but Mikaelson is avoiding it.
Messervey scores with a kick to the midsection.#T1#
Mikaelson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #TD2#
Mikaelson shoots in and bounces Messervey off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

Messervey is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Messervey has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Mikaelson after a bit of a struggle.
Messervey is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Mikaelson to keep the fight standing.#TD#
Messervey has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Mikaelson uses from the top position.
Messervey working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mikaelson.
Mikaelson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T2#
Mikaelson working some strikes from top position.
Mikaelson is looking to stand up but Messervey won't let him.
Messervey not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mikaelson 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.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Mikaelson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T3##SUB#
Mikaelson avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jack Messervey is winning the standup battle so far.
Messervey fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mikaelson shoots in but no luck this time.
Messervey fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mikaelson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Messervey avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mikaelson just misses with a punch to the body.
A combination from Messervey does no damage.
Mikaelson swats away the attempt to clinch by Messervey.
Messervey doesn't manage to clinch there - Mikaelson circles away. #T4#
Messervey doesn't manage to clinch there - Mikaelson circles away.
Messervey fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mikaelson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mikaelson.
As Mikaelson tries to get set, Messervey tries to push him back and clinch up but Mikaelson manages to avoid the attempt.
Messervey tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mikaelson was well out of range. Poor timing from Messervey.
Messervey avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Messervey tries to clinch but Mikaelson is having none of it.
Mikaelson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD2#
Mikaelson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Messervey sprawls well initially but Mikaelson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Messervey is trying to control but can't.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mikaelson controlling the action here.
Messervey has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mikaelson is working away from the top position though.

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 Jack Messervey.
Well Messervey 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Messervey!
In his post fight interview, Jack Messervey gave a big smile as he said 'That was Bussin'.

Event: EMPIRE FN1
Date: Jun 11, 2022

#R1#
Oid is looking to clinch.
Zeppelin is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Zeppelin throws a sloppy head kick and Oid moves out of range easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Oid looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Oid wants to clinch.
Zeppelin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Oid.
Oid tries to clinch there but Zeppelin circles away.
Oid fails with an attempt to clinch.
Oid tries to clinch #TD#
and Zeppelin counters with a single leg into guard. Oid didn't expect that.
Oid not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oid looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Zeppelin won't allow Oid to get back to his feet.
Zeppelin has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Oid looks winded!
Zeppelin postures up.
Zeppelin throws a big right hand that misses. #T1#
Zeppelin content to stall in guard here. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Decent striking displayed by Zeppelin there.
Oid throws a sloppy head kick and Zeppelin moves out of range easily. #TD#
Zeppelin shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Oid's guard.
Zeppelin scoring with punches to the head and body.
Oid is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Zeppelin controlling from the top position.
Zeppelin distracts Oid with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T2#
Oid not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Oid looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Oid looking to control.
Zeppelin trying to control but Oid is working from the bottom.
Zeppelin showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Zeppelin preventing the sweep.
Oid keeping full guard, as Zeppelin tries to pass. #SU#
Zeppelin gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Oid misses with a jab, cross combination. #T3#
Oid avoids the head kick by Zeppelin.
Oid fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zeppelin throwing a counter right hand but Oid manages to avoid it.#TD#
Zeppelin scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Zeppelin passes to full mount!
Zeppelin cracks Oid with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Zeppelin content just to control the position here.
Zeppelin cracks Oid with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Zeppelin lands a big elbow.
Oid keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Zeppelin tries to control but Oid wriggling away.
Oid in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. #T4#
Oid tries to improve his position but instead Zeppelin has taken his back!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zeppelin has the hooks in. Oid is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Oid looking very determined here, making life difficult for Zeppelin.
Zeppelin throwing damaging strikes from the back! Oid could be in trouble here! #SUB#
Zeppelin working for a choke but Oid is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zeppelin avoiding Oid 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB#
Zeppelin looking to break Oid's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Oid remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Zeppelin will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB#
Zeppelin looking for the choke from the back.
You can see the frustration on Oid's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kyle Zeppelin dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Oid gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Oid tries to throw a body punch but Zeppelin avoids it by throwing Oid back against the cage. #TD#
Zeppelin has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Oid regains guard immediately.

Oid pushes Zeppelin off and scrambles back to his feet.
Zeppelin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Oid can do to turn this around?
Oid fails with an attempt to clinch.
Oid moves to clinch but Zeppelin breaks away #TD#
and Zeppelin counters with a takedown into side control.
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!
Oid struggling a bit here.
Oid tries to escape but Zeppelin is in control.
Oid tries to improve position but can't.
Zeppelin working away.
Oid wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Oid is breathing heavily.#SU#
Zeppelin decides to stand up, so the ref orders Oid to his feet. #T1##TD#
Zeppelin closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Oid wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Zeppelin is working for a submission of some sort.
Zeppelin not doing much here.
Oid misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Oid keeping control of the position.
Oid trying to control here. #T2#
Zeppelin takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Zeppelin perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Oid is looking to get back to is feet but Zeppelin passes into side control.
Zeppelin landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Oid is trying to control Zeppelin's posture but Zeppelin avoids it.
Oid tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Zeppelin wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Oid can't do much from the bottom here.
Zeppelin controlling from side mount. #SUB#
Zeppelin is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Oid is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T3#
Oid holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Oid can't do much from the bottom here.
Oid tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SU#
Zeppelin decides to stand back up.
Oid tries to clinch up.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Zeppelin. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#TD#
Zeppelin closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Oid is trying to maintain the position but Zeppelin is very close to passing his half guard.
Oid is pressing down on Zeppelin's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#ES2#
Oid pushes Zeppelin off and scrambles back to his feet.
Oid tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD#
and Zeppelin counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Oid has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Zeppelin is on him like a limpet, forcing Oid back against the cage.
Zeppelin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Oid is trying to stall. #TD#
Zeppelin lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Zeppelin content to control rather than advance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Kyle Zeppelin will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3##CL2#
Oid closes the distance and pushes Zeppelin back into the cage.
Zeppelin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Oid backwards.
Zeppelin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Oid tries a body shot but Zeppelin blocks it.
Oid fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Oid goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Oid working aggressively here.
Oid throws a punch but it's blocked by Zeppelin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oid works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Oid goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #TD#
Zeppelin jumps guard.
Oid prevents Zeppelin from getting back to his feet.
Oid in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Zeppelin has his hands on Oid's head, controlling the position.
Oid throws a big right hand that misses.
Oid with a flurry of punches that miss.
Zeppelin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Zeppelin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Oid clinches up with Zeppelin and pushes him back against the cage.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Zeppelin changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Oid fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Aster Oid is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Oid wants to clinch up but Zeppelin keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Oid clinches with his opponent.
Oid lands a right hand.
Oid can't find room to land a body shot as Zeppelin controls the action.
Oid cracks Zeppelin with a nice body shot.
Zeppelin is trying to break free.
Oid misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zeppelin tries to pull guard but Oid won't allow it.
Oid swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Oid lands a nice uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Oid.
Oid swings wildly with an uppercut but Zeppelin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zeppelin tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Oid smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kyle Zeppelin. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3##CL2#
Oid moves into the clinch.
Oid scores with a nice hook to the head.
Oid working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Oid goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Oid.
Oid misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A body shot lands from Oid.
Oid tries to work over Zeppelin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Oid lands a body punch.
Oid scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T4##TD#
Zeppelin has picked Oid up - he's going for a ride! Zeppelin dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.

Oid pushes Zeppelin off and gets back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Oid moves into range and clinches up with Zeppelin.
Oid misses with a hook to the ribs. #TD#
Zeppelin has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Oid clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!

Oid is trying to get back to his feet. He's worked up on to his knees and now he's on his feet with his head on the canvas, trying to shake Zeppelin off. It looks like it's working - Zeppelin slides off, much to his dismay, and we're back to standing! Oid displaying calm under pressure there.
Zeppelin misses with a head kick.
Oid doesn't manage to clinch there - Zeppelin circles away. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Zeppelin misses with a punch to the body.
Aster Oid has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kyle Zeppelin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Oid tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zeppelin's elbow.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aster Oid comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Zeppelin 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Kyle Zeppelin!

Event: CTBA
Date: Jun 10, 2022

#R1#
Galute slips under a jab from Ridderinkhof.
Aad Ridderinkhof seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Galute pushes Ridderinkhof up against the ropes in a clinch.#BC#
Galute escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Galute gets a clinch.
Galute leaning his opponent against the ropes.#BC#
Galute breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Galute drives through and clinches with Ridderinkhof against the ropes.
Galute stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Ridderinkhof is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.#BC#
Galute breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ridderinkhof throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Galute instigates a clinch.
Galute is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Ridderinkhof wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Galute has him pressed against the ropes.#T1##BC#
Galute breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Galute instigates a clinch.
Galute lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ridderinkhof is trying to break the clinch but Galute is controlling him.
Ridderinkhof scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC2#
Ridderinkhof breaks the clinch. #CL#
Galute pushes Ridderinkhof up against the ropes in a clinch.
Galute is working Ridderinkhof over against the ropes.
Ridderinkhof wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Galute presses Ridderinkhof against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Galute scores with a nice hook to the head.
Galute scores with a shoulder strike. #BC#
Galute breaks the clinch. #CL#
Galute moves into range and clinches up with Ridderinkhof.#BC#
Galute breaks from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Galute instigates a clinch.
Ridderinkhof takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT#It looks like Aad Ridderinkhof has been cut.#BC#
Galute manages to break the clinch. #T2#
A jab lands there for Ridderinkhof.#KD#
Ridderinkhof walks into a straight right hand and goes down! Galute rushes to a neutral corner so the count doesn't get delayed but Ridderinkhof has made it back to his feet on 5. He's OK so we're back to the action.
Ridderinkhof misses the jab.#CL#
Galute moves into the clinch.
Galute is struggling to control the position.
Ridderinkhof tries to break the clinch but Galute is controlling the position. #BC#
Galute manages to break the clinch.
A big right from Ridderinkhof misses. #CL#
Galute instigates a clinch.
Ridderinkhof can't break the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Galute. #BC#
Galute manages to break the clinch.
Aad Ridderinkhof is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ridderinkhof misses with an uppercut. Galute saw that one coming.
Galute tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ridderinkhof looks to land a left hand but Galute moved out of range nicely.#CL#
Galute rushes Ridderinkhof and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Ridderinkhof wants to break free but Galute has control. #BC#
Galute breaks from the clinch. #T3##CL#
Galute has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ridderinkhof working hard to break the clinch.
Ridderinkhof has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A head punch on the inside from Ridderinkhof fails to land.
Ridderinkhof wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Galute working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Galute avoiding damage.
Ridderinkhof misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Galute manages to break the clinch.
Galute scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#CL#
Galute clinches up with Ridderinkhof and pushes him back against the ropes.#BC#
Galute breaks from the clinch.
Galute takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Galute wants to clinch up but Ridderinkhof keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Galute closes the distance and clinches.
Ridderinkhof has had enough of the clinch but Galute keeps him there for the moment.#BC#
Galute manages to break the clinch. #T4#
Galute tries to clinch up.
Galute dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ridderinkhof. That did some damage!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Galute slips under a jab.
Galute with a nice cross.
Ridderinkhof throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Galute stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Galute tries to clinch there but Ridderinkhof circles away.
Ridderinkhof misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Galute.
Galute is looking to clinch but Ridderinkhof is avoiding it.
Ridderinkhof stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Galute.
Ridderinkhof misses with a lunging right hand
and Galute counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ridderinkhof throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Galute sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Galute connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ridderinkhof missing with a left hand there. Galute was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL#
Galute has closed the distance and engaged Ridderinkhof in a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Galute lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ridderinkhof backwards. #BC#
Galute pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Galute doesn't manage to clinch there - Ridderinkhof circles away.
Galute's corner calls for a 1-2. Galute obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #ROC#Ridderinkhof is rocked!
Galute keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ridderinkhof.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Leopold Galute should take that round, based on the knockdown.
The cut man is working on Aad Ridderinkhof's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Nice cross by Ridderinkhof.#CL#
Galute gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ridderinkhof wants to break free but Galute has control. #BC#
Galute escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Galute fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ridderinkhof looks to land a left hand but Galute moved out of range nicely.
Galute tries to clinch but Ridderinkhof moves out of range. #CL#
Galute gets a clinch. #BC#
Galute escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Galute fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ridderinkhof connects with a crisp jab.
Galute defending well as Ridderinkhof loads up on a big left hand. #CL#
Galute closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galute working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A frustrated look appears on Ridderinkhof's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ridderinkhof is trying to break the clinch but Galute has him pressed against the ropes.
Ridderinkhof misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ridderinkhof working hard to break the clinch.
Galute lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
Galute's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Ridderinkhof can't break the clinch.
Ridderinkhof wants to break free but Galute has control.
Galute keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ridderinkhof's efforts to push away.
Ridderinkhof is trying to force a seperation but Galute has the dominant position.#BC#
Galute breaks from the clinch.
Galute punishes Ridderinkhof's body with a nice straight punch.#CL#
Galute pushes Ridderinkhof up against the ropes in a clinch.
Ridderinkhof wants to break the clinch but can't.
A short right from Galute.
Galute throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ridderinkhof is breathing heavily.#BC2#
Ridderinkhof escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Galute pushes Ridderinkhof up against the ropes in a clinch.
Ridderinkhof tries to break free but Galute pushes him back against the ropes.#T2#
Ridderinkhof is trying to break free.#BC#
Galute escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Galute tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Ridderinkhof paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Galute closes the distance and clinches.
Ridderinkhof is trying to force a seperation but Galute has the dominant position.#BC2#
Ridderinkhof breaks from the clinch.
Ridderinkhof with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Galute to score with a decent uppercut.
Leopold Galute is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Galute has Ridderinkhof up against the ropes in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Leopold Galute has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ridderinkhof misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Galute breaks from the clinch.
Ridderinkhof throws a looping overhand right but Galute ducks down to avoid it.
A counter left hand to the body from Galute misses its target.
Galute is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Galute is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ridderinkhof can do to turn this around?
Ridderinkhof misses with a hook.
Galute lands a body shot. #T3##CL#
Galute closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Galute breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ridderinkhof throws a looping overhand right but Galute ducks down to avoid it.
Galute tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ridderinkhof swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Galute keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ridderinkhof scores with a hook to the body. Galute takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #CL#
Galute moves into range and clinches up with Ridderinkhof.
Galute lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ridderinkhof backwards.
A short uppercut from Galute.
Galute slows down the pace here. #BC#
Galute pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ridderinkhof just misses with a punch to the body.
Galute tries to clinch there but Ridderinkhof circles away.
Ridderinkhof lands with a straight right. Galute didn't see that one coming.
Ridderinkhof lands a slapping body shot. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Galute moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CL#
Ridderinkhof gets tackled into the ropes by Galute. Galute maintains the clinch. #BC#
Galute breaks from the clinch.
A low kick lands for Galute.
Galute digs a good body shot into Ridderinkhof's ribs.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Galute connects with a single shot there.
Ridderinkhof swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Galute wants to clinch.
Galute moves in looking to clinch but Ridderinkhof pushes him off.
Galute tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Ridderinkhof manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Ridderinkhof gets tackled into the ropes by Galute. Galute maintains the clinch. #BC#
Galute manages to break the clinch.
Galute tries to close the distance and clinch but Ridderinkhof swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Galute tries to clinch but Ridderinkhof moves out of range.
Galute scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ridderinkhof takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CL#
Galute moves into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Leopold Galute dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Aad Ridderinkhof'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#
Galute tries to clinch but Ridderinkhof is having none of it.
Ridderinkhof getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CL#
Galute gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Galute breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Galute clinches up against the ropes.#BC#
Galute manages to break the clinch.
Galute doesn't manage to clinch there - Ridderinkhof circles away.
Ridderinkhof doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#CL#
Galute rushes Ridderinkhof and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Ridderinkhof tries to circle away but Galute has him pinned against the ropes.#BC2#
Ridderinkhof breaks from the clinch.
Nice shot lands for Galute.
Ridderinkhof avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Galute takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Galute escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ridderinkhof avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice straight punches there by Ridderinkhof. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ridderinkhof.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ridderinkhof jabs at Galute's body.#T1#
Ridderinkhof swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ridderinkhof misses the shot to the body.
Ridderinkhof takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Galute tries to clinch up.#CL#
Galute rushes Ridderinkhof and presses him up against the ropes.
Ridderinkhof tries to work over Galute's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Galute avoiding damage.
Ridderinkhof is trying to break the clinch but Galute has him pressed against the ropes.
Galute working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Galute softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.#BC#
Galute breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ridderinkhof misses the shot to the body.
Galute ducks under a wild hook from Ridderinkhof.
Galute moves in looking to clinch but Ridderinkhof pushes him off.
Ridderinkhof keeps the fight on the outside.
Ridderinkhof avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Galute tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Galute is looking to clinch.
Aad Ridderinkhof has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Leopold Galute is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2##CL#
Galute pushes Ridderinkhof up against the ropes in a clinch.
Galute controlling the action here for a moment.
Ridderinkhof is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Galute leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Ridderinkhof misses with a short punch on the inside.
Galute gets through Ridderinkhof's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ridderinkhof tries to break the clinch but Galute is controlling the position. #BC#
Galute's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Galute changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Galute wants to clinch.#T3##CL#
Galute clinches.
Ridderinkhof is looking to break free of the clinch but Galute has double underhooks.
Ridderinkhof tries a body shot but Galute blocks it. #BC#
Galute breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Galute moves in looking to clinch but Ridderinkhof pushes him off.#CL#
Galute moves into range and clinches up with Ridderinkhof.
Ridderinkhof tries to break free but Galute pushes him back against the ropes.
Galute pushes Ridderinkhof back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ridderinkhof is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.#BC#
Galute breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ridderinkhof throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Galute sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL#
Galute clinches.
Galute leaning against his opponent.
Ridderinkhof lands an uppercut.#T4#
Galute has Ridderinkhof pressed against the ropes, preventing Ridderinkhof from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC#
Galute breaks the clinch. #CL#
Galute drives through and clinches with Ridderinkhof against the ropes. #BC#
Galute breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ridderinkhof circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL#
Galute closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
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#
Galute's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Galute is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ridderinkhof slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Galute slips under a jab.
Galute connects with a body shot that sends Ridderinkhof's belly button to the back.
Ridderinkhof scores with a decent looking hook.
Galute uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ridderinkhof.
Ridderinkhof misses the shot to the body. #CL#
Galute closes the distance and clinches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Leopold Galute showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Galute 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:26
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:26
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leopold Galute!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Leopold Galute waved his t-shirt featuring HELLBENT's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 02, 2022

#R1#
Hantz shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Perlain defends it nicely.
Hantz digs a good hook to Perlain's body.
Perlain throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hantz swings for the body but Perlain moves out of range.
As Hantz looks to move away, Perlain throws a big counter combo but Hantz just gets out of the way.
Hantz on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Perlain looks for a takedown but Hantz sprawls well.
Perlain wants to land a leg kick but Hantz is out of range.
Hantz looks to land a combination but Perlain avoids it well.
Perlain lands with a nice combination. Hantz backs away looking to recover.#CUT#It looks like Tom Hantz has been cut.
Perlain tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hantz swivels and escapes.#TD2#
Hantz looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Perlain!
Perlain bucks up and tries to throw Hantz off but instead Hantz has got his back!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hantz controlling well, preventing Perlain from escaping the position. #T1##SUB2#
Hantz is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Perlain has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB2#
Hantz has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB2#
Perlain defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Hantz 's arms.
Perlain is trying to stand back up.
Perlain trying to control the hands but Hantz breaks the grip.
Hantz biding his time, looking for the opening. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Hantz looking for the RNC.
Perlain can't escape the position.
Hantz controlling the position well here. Perlain rolled but Hantz kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Perlain wants to escape the position.
Hantz missing with punches from the back.
I would not like to be Perlain right now. #T3#
Hantz punches the canvas rather than the man.
Perlain covering up well under a series of strikes from Hantz .
Hantz missing with strikes from the back.
Perlain is really stuck here. #SUB2#
Hantz working for the choke.
Good control from Hantz .#T4#
Hantz keeps control of the position as Perlain tries to break free. #SUB2#
Hantz is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Perlain is defending well though. Hantz let's go of the attempt for now.
Hantz really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Perlain.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Perlain is trying to get back to his feet but Hantz has full control of the position and if anything, Perlain has just worked his way into a worse spot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tom Hantz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tom Hantz 's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Perlain fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Perlain gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Perlain is trying to keep Hantz in close.
Hantz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SU2#
Hantz gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Perlain throws a head kick but Hantz moves out of range.
Perlain cracks Hantz with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perlain circles away from the clinch attempt.
Perlain shoots for a takedown but Hantz saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
No luck for Hantz with that takedown attempt. #TD2#
Hantz shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Perlain manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hantz stays in close to Perlain's body and controls the position. #T1#
Perlain wants to get back to his feet but Hantz passes into half guard.
Hantz missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Perlain tries to get to full guard but Hantz has control of the leg.
Hantz is controlling the pace.
Perlain is trying to stand up here but Hantz is controlling him well. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hantz sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Perlain defending well though.
Perlain wants to get back to full guard.
Perlain is looking to escape.
Perlain tries to roll over but Hantz keeps him under control.
Perlain knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hantz on the ground.
Hantz passes the guard and advances to mount!
Perlain is trying desperately to improve position.
Hantz tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T3#
Hantz misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Perlain holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Hantz tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Perlain is looking to get to half guard.
Hantz content just to control the position here.
You get the feeling that Perlain really doesn't like being in this position too much. #T4#
Perlain is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hantz misses with a head shot.#SUB2#
Hantz is working for a guillotine from mount but Perlain frees his head quite easily. #SUB2#
Hantz looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Hantz throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Perlain because Hantz loaded up on that one.
Perlain can't escape the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hantz content just to control the position here.
Hantz throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tom Hantz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tom Hantz 's cut.
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#
Perlain lands with a nice combination. Hantz backs away looking to recover.
Perlain leaves Hantz with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Perlain throws a leg kick but Hantz moved away.
Hantz unleashes a big counter combination but Perlain bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Hantz shoots in looking for a takedown but Perlain manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hantz 's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hantz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Perlain stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Perlain slaps away a takedown attempt from Hantz , before circling back to the center of the mat.
Macuhica Perlain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Hantz .
Perlain pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Perlain goes for a double leg but Hantz avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hantz continues to drive forward.
Hantz has Perlain pressed against the cage, preventing Perlain from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Perlain is trying to break the clinch but Hantz is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perlain digs a right hand underneath Hantz 's ribcage. Hantz let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A nice left hand lands by Hantz .
Hantz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hantz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#BC2#
Hantz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Perlain looks for a takedown but Hantz sprawls well.
Tom Hantz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Hantz closes the distance and clinches up with Perlain, looking for a takedown. Hantz pushes Perlain against the cage but Perlain circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Hantz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hantz avoids a kick to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Perlain.
Hantz looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hantz shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Perlain but Perlain pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hantz moves forwards but Perlain connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hantz dodges the punch combination from Perlain.
Perlain misses with a head kick.
Hantz fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Perlain misses with a low kick.#T2#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Perlain.
Hantz throws a counter combo.
Perlain with a nice cross.
Hantz gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Perlain.
Hantz plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Perlain bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hantz 's head backwards.
Nice sprawl there from Hantz as Perlain shoots in.
Perlain throws a leg kick but Hantz checks it.
Macuhica Perlain is winning the standup battle so far.
Perlain displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hantz throws out the jab.
The crowd cheers as Perlain lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hantz doesn't seem phased though.
A clash of legs there as Hantz blocks the low kick.
Perlain closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hantz circles away.
A nice combination there by Perlain. #CL2#
Hantz has closed the distance and engaged Perlain in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Perlain. #BC2#
Hantz manages to break the clinch. #T3#
Hantz misses with a takedown attempt
and Perlain counters with a leg kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Perlain.
Hantz goes for a double leg but Perlain avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Perlain continues to drive forward.
Perlain connects with a right hand. Hantz shakes it off.
Perlain throws a leg kick but Hantz moved away.
Perlain scores with a shot to the body.
Hantz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Perlain.
Perlain throws a wild body kick that Hantz sees coming a mile off.
Hantz defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Perlain.#TD2#
Hantz scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Perlain is looking to get back to is feet but Hantz passes into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An elbow from Hantz crashes against the mat. #SU2#
Hantz has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Hantz shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Perlain sprawls well. Perlain wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hantz gets slowly back to his feet.
Perlain looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Macuhica Perlain has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Hantz displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Perlain.
Perlain attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hantz is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Perlain fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hantz thumps Perlain with a low kick.
Hantz shoots in looking for a takedown but Perlain manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hantz 's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Perlain.
Hantz looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hantz closes this distance looking for a takedown but Perlain circles away.
Some wild striking there from Hantz .
Tom Hantz is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A nice inside leg kick there by Perlain. That's going to slow Hantz down.

And that's the end of the fight!
Macuhica Perlain showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hantz 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tom Hantz !

Event: QFC Tournament 1104 Round 4
Date: May 28, 2022

#R1#
Tauwi closes the distance and clinches up with Munt, looking for a takedown. Tauwi pushes Munt against the cage but Munt circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Tauwi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Munt throws a series of punches but Tauwi moves out of range.
Munt is throwing punches like he's double parked. Oh my word! Huge right hand from Munt shuts the power down on Tauwi. Lights out, game over! Munt is your winner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Bob Munt!

Event: QFC Tournament 1104 Round 3
Date: May 27, 2022

#R1#
Nurmagomedov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nurmagomedov moves away from the strike by Munt.
Nurmagomedov feinted with a counter takedown.
Nurmagomedov looks up at the clock. Bad move! Munt lands a right hand from hell, dropping Nurmagomedov. Munt pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bob Munt!

Event: QFC Tournament 1104 Round 2
Date: May 26, 2022

#R1#
Munt looks to score with a jab to the body but Chriss is just out of range.
Chriss dodges the punch combination from Munt.
Munt misses with a double jab.
Munt tries a low kick but Chriss avoids it.
A nice side step and Chriss releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Munt swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #TD2#
Chriss gets a double leg takedown into Munt's guard.

Munt wriggles free and stands up.
A left and a right from Munt both land. Nice combination. #CUT#It looks like Marquis Chriss has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chriss circles away from the clinch attempt.
Munt misses with a two punch combination.
Munt throws a half hearted mid kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Munt misses the target. #TD2#
Chriss shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Munt manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Chriss showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T1#
Chriss wants to control from the top but Munt keeps moving.
Chriss content to stall in guard here.
Munt 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.
Munt avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Munt keeping moving, preventing Chriss from controlling successfully.
Chriss with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Chriss landing some decent shots from guard.
Chriss won't allow Munt to sweep him here. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Munt preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Chriss prevents Munt from getting back to his feet.
Chriss trying to control the position from guard on top but Munt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Munt wants to sweep but no luck.
Chriss content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Munt will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Chriss stopping the sweep attempt from Munt.
Munt wants to stand but Chriss is controlling the position.
Munt has momentary wrist control but Chriss slips an elbow through the middle.
Chriss is in close to Munt's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Munt is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Munt working a defensive guard but Chriss manages to pass into side control anyway.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Check out the look on Chriss's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Munt is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #T3#
Chriss is looking to take a break and control but Munt is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Chriss tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Chriss in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Chriss trying to control the action but Munt is working from the bottom.
Chriss has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Munt sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Chriss is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Chriss scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Chriss thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Munt's head.
Munt wants to improve his position but Chriss is controlling well.
Chriss is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Chriss stops Munt from getting back to his feet.
Chriss is keen to just control but Munt is a slippery customer.
Munt pushes Chriss off but Chriss dives into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Marquis Chriss will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Marquis Chriss's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Munt throws a right and a left that Chriss avoids nicely.
Munt tries to clinch there but Chriss circles away.
Chriss takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Chriss throws a right hand that Munt ducks under and follows up with a left that Munt also avoids with ease.
Chriss misses with a body shot. #CL2#
Chriss fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Munt, pushing him back against the cage.
Munt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chriss is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#BC#
Munt breaks from the clinch.
Munt tries to clinch but Chriss is having none of it.
Munt throws a low kick but it's checked well by Chriss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Munt connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#KD#
Munt drops Chriss with a left right combo! Munt follows him down to the ground into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chriss manages to work his way to half guard, despite Munt's best efforts.
Chriss holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T1#
Munt thows a huge punch but Chriss dodges it nicely.
Chriss is looking to escape.
Munt missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Munt throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Chriss gets back to full guard.
Chriss wants to control but Munt passes easily into half guard.
Munt missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Munt is just content to waste time from the top position. Chriss takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Chriss is looking to stand up but Munt isn't so interested in that idea.
Munt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chriss can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Chriss is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Chriss is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Munt trying to control the position from guard on top but Chriss is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Munt will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Munt connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Chriss momentarily.
A nice combination there by Munt.
Bob Munt is winning the standup battle so far.
A swing and a miss from Munt.
Munt tries to clinch there but Chriss circles away.
Munt moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CL2#
Chriss closes the distance and pushes Munt back into the cage.
Chriss tries to score a body lock takedown but Munt shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Chriss is breathing heavily.
Chriss drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Munt gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Bob Munt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marquis Chriss.
Chriss wants to take the fight to the mat but Munt manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#T4#
Munt scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Munt lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Munt lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Chriss can't get the takedown.
Munt tries to break free but Chriss pushes him back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Munt.
Munt stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Munt creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Munt misses with some punches.
Munt lands a right hand.
A right hook to the body lands for Munt.
Munt throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Munt lands a shoulder strike.
Munt digs a right hand into Chriss's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Chriss's gas tank.
A nice left hand lands by Munt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bob Munt dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Marquis Chriss's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Munt throws a series of punches but Chriss avoids them all with ease.
Chriss looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL2#
Chriss fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Munt, pushing him back against the cage.
Chriss drops down looking for an ankle pick but Munt pulls his leg out and moves away.
Munt scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bob Munt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Munt lands a jab to the head.
Munt lands a really nice looking cross but Chriss seems unphased.
Munt tries to clinch but Chriss moves out of range.
Chriss circles away from the clinch attempt.
Munt is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Munt tries to score with a low kick but Chriss moves his leg out of the way.
Chriss takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Munt throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Munt swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Chriss connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#TD2#
Chriss scores with a takedown into Munt's guard.#T1#
Chriss scoring with some ground and pound.
Chriss lands a couple of elbows.
Munt 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.
Chriss postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Chriss content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Chriss drops back looking for a leg! Munt is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Munt manages to kick Chriss off! Chriss jumps back into Munt's guard.
Munt looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chriss is one step ahead there. #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.
Chriss working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Munt's head.
Munt looking to control.
Marquis Chriss has got the better of the ground game so far.
Munt is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Chriss wants to control from the top but Munt keeps moving. #ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Munt manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Munt is trying to break the clinch but Chriss is controlling him.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Munt is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#TD2#
Chriss has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Munt regains guard immediately.
Chriss throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bob Munt is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Munt is trying to control the position but Chriss postures up.
Chriss trying to control but Munt is working from the bottom.
Chriss trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Chriss with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Munt wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Munt is looking to stand up but Chriss isn't so interested in that idea.
Chriss looking to pass the guard.
Chriss trying to control the position from guard on top but Munt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chriss looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Chriss throws a hook but Munt blocks it.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Chriss keeps the fight on the outside.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Chriss.
Chriss has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Chriss there as he acknowledges the shot.#CL#
Munt forces Chriss back against the cage and clinches.#TD2#
Chriss has clasped his hands together around Munt's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Munt struggling a bit here.
Munt is pushing Chriss's head away, looking to escape. Chriss manages to hold on to the position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Munt tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Chriss working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Marquis Chriss has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Munt has one of Chriss's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.

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 Bob Munt.
I think Munt 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 Darius Henderson scores the fight for Bob Munt!
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight for Bob Munt!
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight for Bob Munt!

Bob Munt wins by unanimous decision!

Event: QFC Tournament 1104 Round 1
Date: May 25, 2022

#R1#
Munt rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lusignan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Munt lands a head shot.#CL#
Lusignan gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Munt lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lusignan being controlled against the cage.
Munt gets underhooks to prevent Lusignan's takedown attempt.
Munt is looking to control Lusignan's arms but Lusignan gets an underhook and turns him. Now Munt has his back to the cage.
Munt lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lusignan.
Lusignan can't get the takedown.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Lusignan has had enough of the clinch but Munt keeps him there for the moment.
Lusignan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Munt keeps control of Lusignan as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T1#
Munt lands with a short shot to the head.
Munt taking a breather.
Munt lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lusignan backwards.
Munt keeps control of Lusignan as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Munt lands with a right to the head.
Lusignan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Munt wants to stall.
Lusignan looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Guy Lusignan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Munt lands a left hand. #BC#
Lusignan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bob Munt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Munt sizes up Lusignan with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CL2#
Munt clinches with his opponent.
Lusignan jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Munt walks away with a smile on his face. Lusignan gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Lusignan is breathing heavily.
Munt is looking to clinch but Lusignan is avoiding it. #T2##CL2#
Munt fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lusignan, pushing him back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Munt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Munt makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Munt lands a nice shot to the body.
Munt wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Munt lands with a right to the head.
Still in the clinch, Munt scores with a nice short uppercut.
Munt lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lusignan backwards.
Munt is trying to break the clinch but Lusignan is controlling him.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Munt.
A body shot lands from Munt. #KD2#
Munt drops Lusignan with a big right hand! Munt charges in looking to finish - Lusignan manages to keep Munt in his guard and seems to have recovered somewhat. #ROC2#Lusignan is rocked!
Munt gets to his feet and stands over Lusignan, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Lusignan felt that one! Munt unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Lusignan from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bob Munt!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 24, 2022

#R1#
Po Podu has a takedown stuffed.#TD2#
Po Podu drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Stone controlling the position.
Po Podu slips nicely into half guard.
Po Podu looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Po Podu stops Stone from getting back to his feet.
Po Podu trying to control the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Po Podu frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Stone is trying desperately to improve position.
Po Podu content just to control the position here. #T2#
It looks like Po Podu might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Po Podu thowing shots but they're missing.
Po Podu takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Stone is working to get back to half guard.
Po Podu controlling the pace for now.
Po Podu won't let Stone get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now. #T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Po Podu looking to control and managing it successfully.
Po Podu avoids the attempt from Stone to control.
Po Podu controlling from the full mount.
Let's hope that Po Podu has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Po Podu.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Stone is in all sorts of trouble here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Po Podu controlling his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Valja Se Po Podu dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Po Podu fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Stone is looking for a counter combo.#CL#
Stone fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Po Podu, pushing him back against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Stone - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Po Podu prevents a takedown attempt there.
Stone stops a takedown attempt from Po Podu.
Stone lands a left hand that snaps the head of Po Podu backwards.
Po Podu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stone presses Po Podu against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Stone.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stone tries to throw a body punch but Po Podu avoids it by throwing Stone back against the cage.
Po Podu prevents a body shot from Stone.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stone.
Stone wants a takedown but no success here.
Stone doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T1##BC#
Stone's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stone tries to close the distance and clinch but Po Podu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Po Podu with the counter takedown but Stone avoids it easily.
Stone is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Po Podu misses with a low kick as Stone jumps back.
Po Podu tries a head kick but it misses.
Stone went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Po Podu misses with a takedown
and Stone counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#It looks like Valja Se Po Podu has been cut.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#TD2#
Po Podu drives through with a takedown into Stone's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Po Podu controlling from the top position.
Po Podu passes Stone's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Po Podu performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T2#
Po Podu moves into full mount! Stone won't be happy about that!
Po Podu throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Stone because Po Podu loaded up on that one.
Po Podu controlling the position easily from mount. #T3#
Yet more stalling tactics from Po Podu.
Stone is desperately trying to improve his position but Po Podu has a good base and remains in mount.
Stone knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Po Podu on the ground.
Po Podu controlling from the full mount. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Po Podu is continuing to stall.
Stone really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Po Podu controlling his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Valja Se Po Podu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Valja Se Po Podu's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Po Podu throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range. #TD2#
Po Podu closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Po Podu lands in his opponent's guard.
Stone looking to hit a scissor sweep but Po Podu is one step ahead there.
Po Podu controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Po Podu slips nicely into half guard.
Po Podu thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T1#
Po Podu keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Stone missing with punches from the bottom.
Stone is trying to get back to full guard.
Po Podu passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Stone!
Po Podu won't let Stone get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now. #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.
Po Podu controlling from mount.
Stone is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Po Podu controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB2#
Po Podu looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Stone wants to hold on but Po Podu pushes him away.#T3#
Po Podu controlling the pace for now.
Stone holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Po Podu tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Po Podu controlling from the full mount.
Po Podu looking to finish with strikes here! #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Stone wants to try and get back to his feet.
Po Podu controlling the position easily from mount.
Po Podu should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Vincent Stone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Valja Se Po Podu is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 26:30
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 26:30
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Valja Se Po Podu!
After the big win, Valja Se Po Podu made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Nutritional Shaved Ice and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 07, 2017

#R1#
Laiho throws a nice looking combination but Pikkarainen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pikkarainen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Laiho on the side of the head.
Laiho throws a right and a left that Pikkarainen avoids nicely.
Some wild striking there from Laiho.
Laiho throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pikkarainen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Laiho lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Pikkarainen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Laiho counters with a series of strikes. Pikkarainen will be more careful next time no doubt.
Laiho scores with a three punch combo! #CUT2#
It looks like Pekka Pikkarainen has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Pikkarainen moves into the clinch.
Pikkarainen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #TD#
Pikkarainen has clasped his hands together around Laiho's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Pikkarainen taking a breather here.
Pikkarainen working away.#T1#
Pikkarainen controls the position from side control.
Pikkarainen is chipping away with strikes.
Pikkarainen controls the position.
Pikkarainen lands a decent elbow from side control.
Pikkarainen tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Pikkarainen content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T2#
Laiho takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Pikkarainen lands an elbow.
Pikkarainen taking a breather here.
Pikkarainen cracks Laiho with a big elbow.
Pikkarainen looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Laiho is avoiding damage well.
You can see the frustration on Laiho's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T3#
The referee asks Pikkarainen politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Pikkarainen prefers to stall for the moment though.
Pikkarainen tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Laiho struggling a bit here.
Pikkarainen tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Laiho is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Pikkarainen working the head with strikes.
Pikkarainen gets to mount! Laiho was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Pikkarainen lands a nice shot to the head. #T4#
Pikkarainen raining down shots from the mount!
Pikkarainen tries to control but Laiho wriggling away.
Laiho tries to hold on but Pikkarainen pushes him away.
Pikkarainen has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Laiho's face.
Pikkarainen working Laiho over with strikes here.
Pikkarainen postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Laiho looks a forlorn figure.
Pikkarainen looking to control but Laiho is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Pikkarainen has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Laiho's face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pekka Pikkarainen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pekka Pikkarainen's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Pikkarainen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Laiho.
Laiho lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Pikkarainen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Pikkarainen just misses with a punch to the body.
Pikkarainen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Laiho.#TD#
Pikkarainen changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Laiho looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Laiho is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Pikkarainen has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Pikkarainen content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Pekka Pikkarainen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Laiho tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Pikkarainen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laiho tries to escape but Pikkarainen is in control.
Pikkarainen cracks Laiho with a big right hand but Laiho just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go. #T1#
You can see the frustration on Laiho's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Laiho seems a little lost for a moment, as Pikkarainen dominates the positioning.
Pikkarainen has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Laiho manages to get back to half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Pikkarainen in particular looking to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Laiho trying to control here.
Still in half guard, Pikkarainen seems content to control.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pikkarainen lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Pikkarainen slips a nice elbow through Laiho's hands, connecting with Laiho's forehead.
Pikkarainen takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Pikkarainen connects with a nice short shot to Laiho's temple.
Pikkarainen content to control rather than advance.
Pikkarainen slips a nice elbow through Laiho's hands, connecting with Laiho's forehead.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Pikkarainen lands a nice short elbow.#T3#
Laiho wants to improve his position but Pikkarainen is controlling well.
Pikkarainen is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Pikkarainen stalling.
Laiho wants to control but Pikkarainen is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Pikkarainen controlling the action here.
Laiho blocking the ground and pound attempt from Pikkarainen. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Pikkarainen connects with a nice short shot to Laiho's temple.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pikkarainen wants to pass to mount but Laiho is defending the position.
Laiho wants to control but Pikkarainen is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Pikkarainen lands strikes from half guard.
Laiho is looking for a sweep. Pikkarainen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Laiho trying to control here.
Laiho connecting with a few gentle strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Laiho taking some punishment here, with Pikkarainen in his half guard.
Laiho controlling the position well.
Pikkarainen seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pekka Pikkarainen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Pekka Pikkarainen's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Pikkarainen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Laiho was well out of range. Poor timing from Pikkarainen.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Pikkarainen is defended easily by Laiho.
Laiho fails to land with a series of punches.
Laiho throws a series of punches but Pikkarainen avoids them all with ease.
Arttu Laiho is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Laiho tries to keep at a distance but Pikkarainen has taken the fight into the clinch.
Pikkarainen is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Laiho is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Laiho wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pikkarainen has him pressed against the cage.#T1##TD#
Pikkarainen has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Laiho clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#ES2#
Pikkarainen has his opponent's back but Laiho is looking to stand. He manages to get to his feet and shakes off Pikkarainen.
Laiho throws a sloppy head kick and Pikkarainen moves out of range easily.
Pikkarainen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Laiho feints the counter takedown.
Pikkarainen lands a really nice looking cross but Laiho seems unphased.
Pikkarainen takes a jab right on the kisser.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A swing and a miss from Pikkarainen.
Pikkarainen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Laiho can do to turn this around?
Pikkarainen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Laiho as he avoids it easily.
Laiho lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pekka Pikkarainen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pikkarainen avoids the head kick by Laiho.
Laiho misses with the combination.
A little feinted left hand from Pikkarainen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T2##TD#
Pikkarainen decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Pikkarainen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB2#
Laiho looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Still in half guard, Pikkarainen seems content to control.#T3#
Laiho trying to control but Pikkarainen postures up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Pikkarainen has taken the fight to the clinch.
Pikkarainen has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Laiho after a bit of a struggle.
Pikkarainen is trying to drag Laiho to the mat but Laiho just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#BC2#
Laiho pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Pikkarainen forces Laiho back against the cage and clinches.
Pikkarainen goes for a takedown attempt but Laiho pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #T4#
Pikkarainen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#TD#
Pikkarainen shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Pikkarainen showed some decent athleticism there. #ES2#
Laiho manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Pikkarainen keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pikkarainen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pikkarainen is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Laiho pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Laiho wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
Laiho breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Arttu Laiho has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pekka Pikkarainen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pikkarainen throws an overhand right that lands on Laiho's shoulder, as Laiho tries to avoid the shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Arttu Laiho comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Pikkarainen 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pekka Pikkarainen!

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