Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: DUEL#23 Garavito vs Riccuito
Date: Nov 26, 2016

#R1#
Ponjev avoids the head kick by Habana.
Ponjev waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Habana.
Bryan Habana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Habana swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ponjev misses with a straight left.
As Ponjev backs away, Habana returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Habana avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Habana connects with an inside leg kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ponjev is defended easily by Habana.
Habana misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Habana clinches with his opponent.
Habana can't find room to land a body shot as Ponjev controls the action.
Ponjev blocks an elbow strike from Habana.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ponjev creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Habana connects with a knee to the head.
Ponjev letting Habana take a breather here.#T1#
A head punch on the inside from Ponjev fails to land.
Habana tries to land a knee to the head but Ponjev blocks with his arms.
Ponjev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Ponjev.
Ponjev is looking to control Habana's arms but Habana gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ponjev has his back to the cage.
Habana landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Habana scores a nice knee to the body.
Ponjev is struggling to control the position.
Ponjev lands a right hand that snaps the head of Habana backwards.
Habana taking a breather.
Habana misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Habana working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Habana misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Habana misses with a body punch.
Ponjev lands a nice uppercut.
Habana tries to work over Ponjev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Ponjev has Habana pressed against the cage, preventing Habana from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Habana missing with knees to the body.
Habana tries to stall but Ponjev uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Habana throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Ponjev misses with some punches.
Habana pushes Ponjev back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Habana throws an elbow but it misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Habana throws an elbow but misses.
Habana misses with a punch to the body.
A short body shot lands from Habana as the two fighters clinch.
Ponjev pushes off an throws an elbow but Habana leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Ponjev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Habana wants to get back to striking at distance but Ponjev won't allow it.
Habana blocks a body shot from Ponjev.
Ponjev working aggressively here.
Habana effectively controlling the action here.
Habana throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ponjev blocks it with crossed arms. #T3#
Habana working hard to break the clinch.
Habana avoids the elbow strike from Ponjev, against the cage.
Ponjev effectively controlling the action here.
Habana stalling.
Ponjev has Habana pressed against the cage.
Ponjev lands with a light punch inside.
Ponjev is looking for a takedown.
Habana lands with a left to the head.
Ponjev on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Habana unloads a knee to the mid-section.#TD2#
Ponjev has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Habana is trying to keep an underhook but Ponjev manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Ponjev wants to take a breather but Habana is having none of it.
Habana is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ponjev's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ponjev's back!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ponjev tries to break free. #T4#
Good control from Habana.
Habana lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Habana has the hooks in. Ponjev is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Habana biding his time, looking for the opening.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bryan Habana dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Habana lands with a thumping leg kick.
A jab lands there for Habana.
Ponjev looks to land a combination but Habana avoids it well.
Habana fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ponjev is out of range. #CL#
Habana has taken the fight to the clinch. #TD2#
Ponjev gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Ponjev thows a huge punch but Habana dodges it nicely.
Habana wants to control but Ponjev is keeping busy.
Nice strikes from Ponjev there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ponjev not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ponjev looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Habana with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T1#
Ponjev takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ponjev lands with a punch from half guard.
Nice strikes from Ponjev there.
Sam Ponjev has got the better of the ground game so far.
Habana is doing well to control the position and prevent Ponjev from advancing to side control.
Ground and pound from Ponjev.
Habana wants to control but Ponjev passes into side.
Ponjev trying to control the position but Habana is working away.
Habana is trying to get back to half guard.
Habana wants to control but Ponjev postures up.#T2#
The ground and pound from Ponjev seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Habana wants to control but Ponjev postures up.
Ponjev controlling the position from side mount.
You can see the frustration on Habana's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Habana avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Ponjev.
Ponjev has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ponjev tries to score with some ground and pound. Habana controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Sloppy strikes there by Ponjev.#T3#
Ponjev is looking to take a break and control but Habana is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ponjev working away.
Habana is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Habana's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Habana is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Ponjev throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Habana works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Ponjev seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T4#
Habana controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Habana trying to control but Ponjev postures up.
Habana makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Habana.
Habana is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Habana is looking to sweep but instead, Ponjev has passed into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sam Ponjev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Ponjev circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ponjev has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Habana tries to close the distance and clinch but Ponjev swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Habana is looking to chop away at Ponjev's legs.
Habana is looking to clinch.
Ponjev drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Habana defends it well.
Habana throws out a powerful jab.
Ponjev misses with a hook.
A bone on bone clash there as Ponjev blocks the leg kick.
Ponjev drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Habana defends it well.
Ponjev defending well as Habana loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Habana throws a chopping leg kick but Ponjev manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Habana swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bryan Habana is winning the standup battle so far.
A lazy body kick from Habana
and Ponjev counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL2#
Ponjev closes the distance and clinches.
Habana stalling. #T1##BC#
Habana breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Habana lands with a shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Habana.
Habana throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ponjev misses with a takedown attempt - Habana sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Habana, right into the meat.
Ponjev checks the leg kick nicely there.
Habana lands with a kick to the temple. Ponjev shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CL#
Habana clinches with his opponent.
Ponjev misses with some punches.
Ponjev goes for a takedown attempt but Habana pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #T2#
Habana gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD2#
and Ponjev decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Habana'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!
Habana trying to control the position.
Ponjev wants to control from the top but Habana keeps moving.
Ponjev trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Habana manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Ponjev looking to control. #T3#
Habana controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Ponjev is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Habana is aware though and is defending well.
Ponjev looking to hit a scissor sweep but Habana is one step ahead there. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Habana advances position into side control!
Ponjev is trying to control Habana's posture but Habana avoids it.
Ponjev is looking for a sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ponjev can't do much from the bottom here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bryan Habana showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Habana 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bryan Habana!
Bryan Habana bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: DUEL#21 Hunter vs Myles #3
Date: Nov 19, 2016

#R1#
Edilhson swings widly with a right hand
and Maverick makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Edilhson misses with a low kick.
A clash of legs there as Maverick blocks the low kick.
Edmundo Edilhson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maverick connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Edilhson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Donk. Edilhson catches Maverick right on the button with a cross.
Edilhson throws a lazy uppercut
and Maverick counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Edilhson throws a right hand that misses
and Maverick counters with a thumping low kick.
Edilhson throws a right and a left that Maverick avoids nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Edilhson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Maverick feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Edilhson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Maverick moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sloppy strikes from Edilhson. Those never looked like landing.
Edilhson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Maverick was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Maverick scores with a jab to the head. #T1#
Edilhson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maverick moves away.
Edilhson is looking to clinch but Maverick is avoiding it.
An attempted straight right counter from Maverick misses the target.
Maverick avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Maverick swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Maverick misses with a straight left.
Edilhson tries to clinch
and Maverick counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Maverick bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Edilhson throws a leg kick
and Maverick counters with a nice low kick that buckles Edilhson's knee momentarily.#CL2#
Edilhson moves into range and clinches up with Maverick.
Edilhson keeps control of Maverick as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC#
Maverick breaks the clinch.
Edilhson connects with a solid leg kick.
Maverick dodges the punch combination from Edilhson.
Edilhson throws a poor cross that misses
and Maverick counters with a left to the body. #T2#
Maverick circles away from the clinch attempt.
Maverick scores with a jab. Edilhson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Maverick blocks a low kick nicely.
Edilhson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Edilhson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maverick moves out of range as Edilhson throws a body kick.
Decent striking displayed by Edilhson there.
Edilhson lands with a shot to the body.
Edilhson scores with a nice right hand.
Maverick avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A quick step to the side and Maverick tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Maverick. Edilhson shrugs it off though.
Edmundo Edilhson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Edilhson looks to clinch
and Maverick counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Maverick lands a slapping body shot.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Maverick.
Edilhson throws a right hand that misses
and Maverick counters with an inside leg kick. #T3#
Maverick shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The fighters circling - Edilhson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Edilhson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Maverick throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Edilhson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Maverick jabs Edilhson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Edilhson wants to clinch but Maverick slips to the side
and Maverick counters with a leg kick.
Edilhson throws a poor cross that misses
and Maverick counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Maverick defending well as Edilhson loads up on a big left hand.
Maverick throws a nice head kick!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Edilhson tries to land a front kick but Maverick steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Edilhson throws a lazy uppercut
and Maverick counters with a straight right hand.
Maverick has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Maverick there as he acknowledges the shot.
Edilhson misses with a right hand
and Maverick counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4#
Edilhson connects with a looping right hand.
Maverick is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Maverick cracks Edilhson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Edilhson tries to clinch up but Maverick circles away and keeps his distance.
Maverick throws a quick counter head kick but Edilhson was just out of range.
Edilhson throws a poor cross that misses
and Maverick counters with a thumping low kick.
Edilhson throws a lazy uppercut
letting Maverick counter with a right hand. #CL2#
Edilhson forces Maverick back against the cage and clinches.
Edilhson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Maverick is defending well for now.#BC2#
Edilhson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Edilhson misses the jab.
Maverick scores with a nice body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Edilhson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Maverick counter with a right hand.
Maverick takes a swing at Edilhson's ribcage but misses.
Edilhson throws a shot from downtown. Maverick moves away and avoids it.
Maverick bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dan Maverick dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Edilhson misses with a leg kick
and Edilhson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Edilhson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Maverick counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Both fighters circling a little - Maverick finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Maverick scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#ROC#
Edilhson is rocked!
Edilhson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Edilhson slips a jab from Maverick.
Edilhson misses with the combination.
Edilhson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Maverick half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Edmundo Edilhson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A combination from Edilhson does no damage.
A jab from Maverick misses.
Edilhson misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Maverick to counter with a crisp jab.
Edilhson throws a right hand that misses
letting Maverick counter with a right hand.
Edilhson is still on wobbly legs! Can Maverick finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Edilhson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Maverick swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T1#
Edilhson looks to land a left hand but Maverick moved out of range nicely.
Maverick lands with a straight right. Edilhson didn't see that one coming.
Edilhson tries to land a body kick
and Maverick counters with a leg kick.
Edilhson throws a lazy uppercut
letting Maverick counter with a right hand.
Edilhson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Maverick counters with a flying knee that drops Edilhson! Maverick dives in and finishes the fight with a flurry of strikes from the mount!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dan Maverick!
A victorious Dan Maverick thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Edmundo Edilhson was interviewed post fight and said 'Great fight "The Lone Wolf" Booker McQuade I managed to get you in an armbar the first fight but you won fair and square this time I will be back to get my title tho!'.

Event: GFC 50: Fireball vs Fadden
Date: Nov 12, 2016

#R1#
Georges fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
No luck for Georges with that takedown attempt.
Georges fails with a takedown attempt.
Alexander Schelokov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Guy Georges.#TD2#
Georges is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Schelokov's half guard.
Georges has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Schelokov is looking to get to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Georges looking for a guillotine from mount but Schelokov is having none of it.
Georges breaks from Schelokov's wrist control and lands an elbow. #ROC2#
Schelokov is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Alexander Schelokov has been cut.
Schelokov is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at HFC Training Center that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.#T1##SUB2#
Georges working for a guillotine from mount but Schelokov is in no mood to give up.
Oh Schelokov is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB2#
Georges throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Schelokov has his hands clasped together but Georges breaks the hold and Schelokov is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Georges!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Guy Georges!

Event: DUEL#18 Anderson vs Garavito
Date: Oct 30, 2016

#R1#
Ponjev's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dick under the eye.#TD#
Dick gets the takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dick lands some shots froms side control.
Ponjev tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Dick is trying to get an arm triangle but Ponjev is defending well.
We've been hearing that Dick has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#SUB#
Dick tries for a kimura but Ponjev is defending well. #SUB#
Dick is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ponjev has escaped the position, nice work there.
Ponjev can't do much from the bottom here.
Dick lands an elbow. #SUB#
Dick thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Ponjev is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T1#
Ponjev gets full guard.
Dick preventing the sweep.
Dick has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ponjev keeping full guard, as Dick tries to pass.
Dick stopping the sweep attempt from Ponjev.
Dick passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Dick working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Dick working the head with strikes.
The ground and pound from Dick seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Dick misses with the ground and pound.
Ponjev regains half guard.
Dick landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB#
Dick wants to work for an arm triangle but Ponjev is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Dick missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T2##SUB#
Dick is looking for a kimura here.
Ponjev moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Dick passes into half guard.
Ponjev trying to control from the bottom.
Ponjev regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ponjev keeping full guard, as Dick tries to pass. #SUB2#
Ponjev is looking to cinch up a triangle. Dick throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Ponjev's body to avoid the submission. Ponjev has instead reached around Dick's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Ponjev arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Sam Ponjev!
A very excited looking Sam Ponjev made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: DUEL#15 Blaine vs Anderson
Date: Oct 09, 2016

#R1#
Maverick darts in looking for a takedown but Coach gets double underhooks and turns Maverick into the cage.
Coach throws a sloppy head kick and Maverick moves out of range easily.
Coach misses with a looping left.
Coach misses with a body shot.
It seemed like Maverick was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Coach scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Coach throws a hook but Maverick blocks it.
Maverick ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Coach moves away.
A jab from Maverick finds it's way through Coach's defenses.
Coach throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coach defending well as Maverick loads up on a big left hand.
Maverick slips under a jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Maverick! But no joy.
A slapping leg kick lands for Coach.
Coach scores with a decent looking hook.#T1#
Coach swings for the body but Maverick moves out of range.
Coach keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Maverick.
Coach is looking to counter punch.
Maverick swings for the body but Coach moves out of range.
Coach wants to clinch.
Coach throws a one two combo. #CUT#
It looks like Dan Maverick has been cut.
Maverick steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Coach.
Maverick thinks about the counter body kick.
Maverick gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Coach.
The fighters circling - Coach throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It seemed like Maverick was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T2#
Maverick staying out of range there.
Maverick waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Coach.
Coach tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maverick was well out of range. Poor timing from Coach.
Coach misses with a looping right.
Maverick takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Coach takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Coach scores with a jab. Maverick acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Coach scores with a hook.
The crowd cheers as Coach lands an impressive looking overhand right. Maverick doesn't seem phased though.
Maverick dodges the punch combination from Coach.
Maverick tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Coach throws a jab when Maverick was well out of range.#T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Maverick misses the target.
Coach with a nice cross.
Coach blocks a jab.
Maverick defending well as Coach loads up on a big left hand.
Coach misses the shot to the body.
Coach tries to clinch but Maverick is having none of it.
Maverick looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Head Coach seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Coach slips a straight right by Maverick.
Maverick slips a straight right by Coach.
Coach throws a body shot but no joy.
Coach feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Maverick's calf.#CL#
Coach rushes Maverick and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A hook to the body from Maverick. #T4#
Coach'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.
Maverick takes a shot to the head.
Maverick tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Coach blocking some punches.
Maverick tries to throw a body punch but Coach avoids it by throwing Maverick back against the cage.
Maverick swings wildly with an uppercut but Coach uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Coach manages to break the clinch.
Coach swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Maverick shapes to counter with a head kick.
Coach throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maverick looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maverick lands a nice shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Head Coach dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dan Maverick's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Maverick moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Coach lands a jab to the head. #CL#
Maverick tries to keep at a distance but Coach has taken the fight into the clinch.
Maverick blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Coach blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Maverick takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Coach misses with a knee to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Coach breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Maverick is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Coach keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Coach lands with a kick to the ribs. #T1#
Maverick scores with a crisp jab that stopped Coach in his tracks.
Maverick avoids the body shot from Coach.
Coach misses with a double jab.
Maverick now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Coach tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Maverick counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Coach is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Maverick.
Maverick ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Coach scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A head kick misses from Maverick.
Coach looks to land a left hand but Maverick moved out of range nicely.
Maverick takes one to the side of the head. #T2#
Maverick slips a straight right by Coach.
The crowd cheers as Maverick lands an impressive looking overhand right. Coach doesn't seem phased though.#TD2#
Maverick looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Coach!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The referee asks Maverick politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Maverick prefers to stall for the moment though.
Maverick working away.
Coach is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Maverick misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Maverick throwing strikes but Coach manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control! #T3#
Coach throwing strikes but missing, from side control. #SUB#
Coach is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Maverick is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Maverick gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Coach winds up and cracks Maverick with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Coach wants to control but Maverick is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maverick trying to control from the bottom.
Maverick has hold of Coach's hands but Coach slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Maverick has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Coach is working away from the top position though.
Maverick controlling the position well.
Maverick slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T4#
Coach trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Coach preventing the sweep.
Coach might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Coach forces his way into half guard.
Still in half guard, Coach seems content to control.
Maverick gets back to full guard.
Coach scoring with some ground and pound.
Maverick trying to control the position here.
Maverick is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Head Coach dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dan Maverick's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Maverick gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Maverick slips under a jab from Coach.
Maverick moves out of range of the strikes.
A nice side step and Maverick releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Maverick shoots in but no luck this time. #CL#
Coach has managed to clinch.
Maverick wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Coach tries to work over Maverick's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maverick misses with a hook from the clinch.
Maverick tries to work over Coach's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Coach tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Maverick avoiding damage as Coach throws knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, Coach scores with a nice short uppercut.#T1#
Coach misses with a knee strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Coach.
Coach misses with a body punch.
Coach pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Coach blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Maverick has a couple of punches blocked by Coach.
Coach stalling.
Maverick prevents a body shot from Coach.
Maverick tries for a takedown but Coach manages to get underhooks.
Maverick tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Coach avoiding damage.
Coach lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dan Maverick has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Coach using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Maverick tries for a takedown. No joy.
Head Coach has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Maverick.
Coach landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Maverick takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#BC#
Coach breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Maverick staying out of range there.
Coach throws a low kick but Maverick avoids it.
Maverick throws out a counter right but Coach avoids it with no problem.
Good shot there by Coach.
The fighters circle momentarily. Coach darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maverick scores with a decent looking hook.
Coach throws out a leg kick but Maverick moves out of range and Coach only half commits.
Coach looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T3#
Coach lands a head shot.
Coach tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Coach dips to his left and cracks Maverick with an uppercut!
Coach scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Maverick staying out of range there.
Maverick looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Coach misses with a two punch combination.
Maverick looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Coach thows a left - swing and a miss!
Maverick looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Coach is fending him off so far but Maverick persists. Nope, Coach circles away and we're back to standing.
Maverick tries for a takedown but Coach circles away easily
letting Coach counter with a right hand.
Maverick throws a lazy right hand but Coach sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Maverick. #T4#
Maverick looks to throw the jab but Coach is out of range.
Coach takes a jab right on the kisser.
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!
Maverick shoots and misses
and Coach counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL#
Coach gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Coach lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Head Coach is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Coach missing with knees to the body.
Coach lands an elbow inside. #BC#
Coach manages to break the clinch.
Nice uppercut lands for Coach. That snapped Maverick's head back.
Nice cross by Coach.
Maverick misses with a looping right.
Maverick walks into a left hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Head Coach showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Coach 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Head Coach!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 03, 2016

#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Showtime looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Georges feints the counter takedown.
Georges lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Showtime tries to close the distance and clinch but Georges swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD2#
Georges closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Showtime's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Georges stopping the sweep attempt from Showtime.
Georges trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Georges passes Showtime's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Showtime tries to roll over but Georges keeps him under control.
Georges passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Showtime!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice elbow there by Georges.
Georges won't let Showtime get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now. #T1##SUB2#
Georges is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Showtime to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Showtime shrugs it off. #SUB2#
Georges is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Showtime can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning. #SUB2#
Showtime defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Georges.
Showtime tries to hold on but Georges postures up.
Showtime taking shots to the head.
A nice elbow there by Georges.
Georges postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Showtime in real trouble here! The ref calls for Showtime to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Guy Georges!

Event: DUEL#14 Myles vs Juan
Date: Oct 02, 2016

#R1#
A slow jab from Ponjev misses its intended target.
McGuinness throws a counter combo.
Ponjev tries to clinch up.
McGuinness misses the shot to the body.
McGuinness slips a straight right by Ponjev.
McGuinness misses with a right hand
and Ponjev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McGuinness thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sam Ponjev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ponjev shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McGuinness pinned against the cage. McGuinness gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McGuinness! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuinness moves out of range of the strikes.
McGuinness takes a swing at Ponjev's ribcage but misses.
McGuinness misses with a lunging right hand
and McGuinness takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Ponjev misses with a body shot.
Ponjev is looking to clinch but McGuinness is avoiding it.
McGuinness throws out a counter right but Ponjev avoids it with no problem.
Connor McGuinness is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McGuinness is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
McGuinness is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ponjev.
Ponjev throwing a counter right hand but McGuinness manages to avoid it.
Ponjev drops his hands momentarily and McGuinness takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ponjev looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? McGuinness is fending him off so far but Ponjev persists. Nope, McGuinness circles away and we're back to standing.
Ponjev takes a swing at McGuinness's ribcage but misses.
Ponjev swings for the body but McGuinness moves out of range.
McGuinness throws out a counter right but Ponjev avoids it with no problem.
McGuinness jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McGuinness fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ponjev ducks under a wild hook from McGuinness.#T2#
Ponjev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McGuinness.
McGuinness will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ponjev fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sam Ponjev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ponjev misses with a right hand
letting McGuinness counter with a right hand.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as McGuinness checks a leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
No luck for Ponjev with that takedown attempt.
A nice side step and McGuinness releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A punch combination from Ponjev misses.
McGuinness rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ponjev moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sloppy strikes from McGuinness. Those never looked like landing.
Ponjev appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ponjev rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McGuinness counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ponjev thinking. #T3#
McGuinness throws a body shot but no joy.
Ponjev is looking to counter punch.
Ponjev blocks a jab.
McGuinness lands a nice shot that snaps Ponjev's head back.
McGuinness avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McGuinness throws a looping overhand right but Ponjev ducks down to avoid it.
Ponjev smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
McGuinness throws a series of punches but Ponjev avoids them all with ease.
Ponjev fails with a takedown attempt.
It seemed like McGuinness was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ponjev's jab looks to have found its range, popping McGuinness under the eye.#T4#
McGuinness fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ponjev looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
McGuinness connects with a crisp jab.
The fighters circling - McGuinness throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McGuinness scores with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGuinness ducks under a wild hook from Ponjev.
McGuinness misses the shot to the body.
Ponjev misses with a straight right.
A countering left hand to the body from McGuinness misses.
McGuinness misses with a hook. Ponjev ducked under it nicely.
Ponjev feinted with a counter takedown.
McGuinness connects with a jab.
Ponjev misses with a series of wild punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Connor McGuinness dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
McGuinness slaps away a takedown attempt from Ponjev, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD#
Ponjev bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
McGuinness is trying to control Ponjev's posture but Ponjev avoids it.
McGuinness is looking to reverse the position.
McGuinness is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Ponjev off and has taken his back!
McGuinness scores with punches from the back.
McGuinness is looking to control Ponjev but Ponjev is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Ponjev avoids the strikes from McGuinness. #T1#
McGuinness lands an elbow to the side of the head.
You can see the frustration on Ponjev's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later. #SUB2#
Ponjev showing good submission defense here.
McGuinness missing with strikes from the back.
Ponjev looking very determined here, making life difficult for McGuinness.
McGuinness lands with a hammerfist to the side of Ponjev's head.
Ponjev has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from McGuinness.#T2#
McGuinness controlling well, preventing Ponjev from escaping the position. #SUB2#
Ponjev showing good submission defense here.
Ponjev tries to escape the position. #SUB2#
McGuinness is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Ponjev is really stuck here.
Connor McGuinness has got the better of the ground game so far.
McGuinness gets his hands free as Ponjev looks to control. #SUB2#
McGuinness has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Ponjev! Can he survive? No! He's out! McGuinness gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Connor McGuinness!
Connor McGuinness decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 29, 2016

#R1#
Georges avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Henry tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Henry tries to clinch there but Georges circles away.
Henry is trying hard to land a takedown here. Georges sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD2#
Georges closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Henry to the mat! Henry manages to get full guard.
Georges is pushing down on Henry 's leg trying to pass to half guard. Henry is fighting to maintain full guard but Georges has managed to sneak the leg through.
Henry 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.
Henry tries to get to full guard but Georges has control of the leg.
Henry works his way to full guard. Good work.
Henry is trying to keep Georges in close.
Georges looking to pass the guard.
Henry tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Georges tries to free his leg and advance position but Henry is retaining full guard.
Henry tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Henry looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Henry continues to stall.#T1#
Georges stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Henry swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Georges is still trying to improve position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Henry is adopting a defensive guard.
Georges pushing down on Henry 's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Henry is looking to control Georges's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Henry avoid being mounted?
Henry is looking for a sweep. Georges is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Georges passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Henry ! #T2##SUB2#
Georges wants to finish this one by submission but Henry is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Georges.
Henry wants to hold on but Georges pushes him away.
Henry is wriggling around trying to escape. #SUB2#
Georges working for a submission but Henry is keeping him at bay.
Henry is working to get back to half guard.
Georges working the ground and pound effectively. #SUB2#
Georges working for a guillotine from mount but Henry is in no mood to give up. #SUB2#
Georges working for a guillotine from mount but Henry is in no mood to give up.
Henry knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Georges on the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Henry bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#T3##SUB2#
Georges looking for a guillotine here but Henry defends easily.
Henry controlling from the top position.
Henry trying to control the position from guard on top but Georges is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Georges had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Henry defends it easily.
Henry preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Georges is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Henry looking to sit in guard and control but Georges gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T4#
Henry looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Georges pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Henry is keeping the position for now.
Henry 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.
Georges stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Henry swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Henry has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
More hug and hope from Henry .
Georges looking to pass the guard.
Georges pushes down on Henry 's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Georges is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Henry is just riding it out for now. Georges eventually gives up the hold.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Guy Georges dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Henry dives in for a single leg takedown but Georges sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Henry fails with a takedown attempt.
Henry tries to clinch but Georges is having none of it. #TD2#
Henry gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Georges works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Henry won't allow Georges to pass to mount.
Henry is trying to control but can't.
Georges wants to pass to mount but Henry is defending the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Henry manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Guy Georges has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Georges tries to free his leg and advance position but Henry is retaining full guard.
Henry working a defensive guard here.
Georges wants to pass the guard but Henry is keeping the position.#T1#
Georges is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Henry wants to sweep here but Georges controlling him for the moment.
Henry is trying to control the position but Georges postures up.
Georges stopping the sweep attempt from Henry .
Georges wants to pass the guard but Henry is keeping the position.
Henry trying to keep a closed guard but Georges is proving a slippery customer.
Georges preventing the sweep.
Georges wants to pass the guard but Henry is keeping the position.#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.
Georges won't allow Henry to sweep him here.
Henry not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Henry managing to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Georges with a body punch. A glancing blow. #TD2#
Georges drives through with a takedown into guard.
Henry looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Georges passes Henry 's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Georges passes to full mount!
Henry keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Georges scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Henry ? #T3##SUB2#
Georges working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Henry turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Georges off and cradles Henry 's limp body as Georges celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Guy Georges!

Event: Holmgang 16
Date: Sep 17, 2016

#R1#
Ehrmantraut walks into a jab.
Brown swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Brown misses with a wild body shot.
Michael Ehrmantraut seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brown blocks a jab.
Ehrmantraut connects with an inside leg kick.
Brown misses with a low kick.
A punch combination from Brown misses.
Ehrmantraut feints the counter takedown.
Ehrmantraut's coach down at ~T~ Troid - Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Ehrmantraut's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Brown drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ehrmantraut misses with a straight left.
Brown just misses with a punch to the body.
Ehrmantraut changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Brown misses with a head kick.
Ehrmantraut feints the counter takedown.
Ehrmantraut thuds a left hand into Brown's body.
Ehrmantraut scores with a nice right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
Ehrmantraut scores with a takedown into Brown's guard.
Ehrmantraut postures up.
Ehrmantraut distracts Brown with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T1#
Brown avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Brown keeping moving, preventing Ehrmantraut from controlling successfully.
Ehrmantraut throws an elbow that misses. Brown uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ehrmantraut's guard. Nice move by Brown!#REVR#
Ehrmantraut looking to control.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Ehrmantraut is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ehrmantraut looking to hit a scissor sweep but Brown is one step ahead there.
Brown throwing strikes but missing. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Brown working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Brown controlling from the top position.
Brown wants to control from the top but Ehrmantraut keeps moving.
Ehrmantraut trying to keep a closed guard but Brown is proving a slippery customer.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Ehrmantraut is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T3#
Brown would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Brown throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD2#
and Ehrmantraut counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Brown trying to control the position here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ehrmantraut is looking to pass into half guard but Brown pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Brown is in guard.#REVR#
Brown engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Brown stopping the sweep attempt from Ehrmantraut.#T4#
Ehrmantraut keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully.
Brown preventing the sweep.
Brown pushing down on Ehrmantraut's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Ehrmantraut tries to roll over but Brown keeps him under control.
Brown looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Brown is looking for a kimura but Ehrmantraut is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Brown to get the leverage.
Ehrmantraut trying to control from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Bosco Brown will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Ehrmantraut throws a looping overhand right but Brown ducks down to avoid it.
Ehrmantraut misses with an uppercut.
Brown lands a two punch combo.
Brown throws a head kick but Ehrmantraut moves out of range.
Ehrmantraut slips a straight right by Brown.
Brown throws the kick towards the body but Ehrmantraut avoids it.
Brown just misses with a punch to the body.
Bosco Brown is winning the standup battle so far.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brown. Ehrmantraut does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brown connects with a solid leg kick.
Ehrmantraut throws a one two combo. #CUT2#
It looks like Bosco Brown has been cut.
Brown connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ehrmantraut is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A big right from Ehrmantraut misses.
Ehrmantraut tries a head kick but it misses.
Ehrmantraut throws the left hand but Brown avoids the punch easily.
Ehrmantraut thows a body kick. Brown tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Bosco Brown is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Ehrmantraut tries to clinch but Brown is having none of it.
Ehrmantraut lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ehrmantraut.
Ehrmantraut fails in his attempt to clinch.
Brown misses with a wild body shot.
Ehrmantraut throws a hook to the side of Brown's head but Brown sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ehrmantraut misses with a few strikes there.
Brown walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Brown scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CUT#
It looks like Michael Ehrmantraut has been cut.#KD#
Brown sends Ehrmantraut crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Brown is motioning to the referee to let Ehrmantraut up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#
Ehrmantraut is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ehrmantraut loads up on a big right hand but Brown slips the punch.
As Ehrmantraut looks to move away, Brown throws a big counter combo but Ehrmantraut just gets out of the way.
Ehrmantraut is still on wobbly legs! Can Brown finish him?
Ehrmantraut just misses with a punch to the body.
Brown attempts a counter takedown but Ehrmantraut avoids it well and moves away.
Brown drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Ehrmantraut's head, knocking him out cold! Brown is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.

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

Event: GFC 40: Wong vs Yakovlev
Date: Sep 17, 2016

#R1#
A head kick misses from Abbott.
A jab from Abbott finds it's way through Georges's defenses.
Abbott lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CUT#
It looks like Guy Georges has been cut.#TD2#
Georges closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Abbott's guard.
Georges tries to free his leg and advance position but Abbott is retaining full guard.
Abbott looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Georges trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Georges keeps trying to improve his position.
Georges being controlled here momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Georges pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Abbott is keeping the position for now.
Abbott looking to control. #T1#
Georges tries to free his leg and advance position but Abbott is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Georges is still trying to improve position.
Abbott bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Georges's guard. #REVR#
Abbott postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB2#
Georges is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Abbott defends well.
Georges looking for a sweep. Not yet Georges, not yet.
Abbott slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Abbott lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Georges keeping moving, preventing Abbott from controlling successfully. #T2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Abbott stopping the sweep attempt from Georges.#SUB2#
Georges is looking for a triangle but Abbott pushes his legs off easily.
Georges 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.
Abbott landing with the ground and pound.
Abbott working some strikes from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Abbott working some strikes from top position.
Abbott postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#ROC#
Georges is rocked!
Abbott connects with a couple of short punches.
Georges is still in real trouble! Can Abbott finish him?
Abbott has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Abbott arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Georges's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Brenden Abbott!
Brenden Abbott tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: GFC 36: Schulmann vs Waldo 2
Date: Sep 07, 2016

#R1#
Georges dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Georges gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Haber counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Georges just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd cheers as Haber lands an impressive looking overhand right. Georges doesn't seem phased though.
Georges lands with a kick to the temple. Haber shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CUT2#
It looks like Uri Haber has been cut.
Haber scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#TD2#
Georges decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Georges tries to pass the half guard into mount. Haber knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Haber trying to control but Georges postures up.
Haber tries to roll over but Georges keeps him under control.
Georges is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Haber! #SUB2#
Georges working for a submission but Haber is keeping him at bay. #SUB2#
Georges jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Haber is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Haber and Georges has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Haber wants to control but Georges postures up.
Georges tries to advance to mount but Haber denies him. #SUB2#
Georges looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Haber gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Haber is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Georges is looking for a kimura but Haber is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Georges to get the leverage. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Georges is looking to pass Haber's guard but actually Haber recovers to full guard. #SUB#
Georges looking to improve position, pressing down on Haber's thigh with his hand. Haber seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Georges paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Georges's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Haber picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Uri Haber!
A very excited looking Uri Haber rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: DUEL#10 Ponjev vs Silver
Date: Sep 04, 2016

#R1#
Silver throws an overhand right that lands on Ponjev's shoulder, as Ponjev tries to avoid the shot.
Silver lands a big head kick that sends Ponjev to the canvas! Silver follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Billy Silver!
Billy Silver is the new middleweight champion!
Billy Silver decided to call for a title shot in his post fight interview, which was very strange given the fact this fight was for a title and he's already the champion. I guess that's what getting punched in the head does for you.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 04, 2016

#R1#
Maverick bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Pozsar's head.
Pozsar tries to move into range but Maverick moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Pozsar misses with a few strikes there.
Maverick changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A right-left combo lands from Pozsar. #CUT2#
It looks like Dan Maverick has been cut.
Pozsar's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Pozsar duly obliges.
Maverick throws a head kick that half lands.
Pozsar goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maverick connects with the punch.
Maverick throws a big shot that misses.
Pozsar is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Pozsar tests Maverick's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pozsar swinging wildly here.
Some wild striking there from Pozsar.
Pozsar throws a nice looking combination but Maverick bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T1#
Maverick will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Pozsar misses with a left hand
and Maverick counters with a straight right hand.
Pozsar tries a head kick but it misses.
Maverick throws a solid leg kick but Pozsar takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Maverick.
Pozsar throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Maverick swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pozsar throws a combination. Maverick tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Pozsar is looking to land body kicks.
Pozsar scores with a punch to the head.#TD#
Maverick drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maverick controlling the position from side mount.
Pozsar is trying to improve his position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Pozsar can do anything to dispel that myth.#T2#
Pozsar is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Maverick grinds an elbow into Pozsar's temple.
Pozsar tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Maverick wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Maverick cracks Pozsar with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Maverick lands a nice forearm strike.
Pozsar tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Maverick presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Maverick avoids the attempt from Pozsar to control.#T3#
Maverick is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Pozsar can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Maverick is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Pozsar can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Maverick with good strikes from the mount here!
Maverick lands with some strikes.
Maverick landing shots from mount.
Pozsar tries to hold on but Maverick pushes him away.
Maverick takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Pozsar is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Maverick landing shots from mount.
Pozsar bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maverick pulls Pozsar in to control the position. #T4#
Maverick tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pozsar trying to control the position from guard on top but Maverick is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maverick looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pozsar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Maverick swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Maverick manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pozsar manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Pozsar trying to strike off his back.
Pozsar looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Dan Maverick will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dan Maverick's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Maverick scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Maverick takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Maverick listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Maverick throws a lazy right hand but Pozsar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pozsar slips a straight right by Maverick.
Pozsar misses with a few strikes there.
Pozsar goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Pozsar misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Maverick scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Maverick ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tomi Pozsar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pozsar fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tomi Pozsar seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD#
Maverick feints and as Pozsar raises his hands in defense, Maverick changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maverick distracts Pozsar with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T1#
Maverick is in close to Pozsar's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Maverick works over Pozsar with some ground and pound from guard.
Maverick with a nice head shot there.
Maverick lands a couple of elbows.
Maverick looking to pass the guard.
Maverick scoring with punches to the head and body.
Maverick 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.
Maverick working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Pozsar's head.
Pozsar is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Maverick wants to control but Pozsar is keeping busy.
Pozsar wants to pass to mount but Maverick is defending the position. #T2#
Pozsar is trying to control. Maverick wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Maverick wants to improve his position but Pozsar is controlling well.
Pozsar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Maverick keeps working.
Pozsar is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Maverick wants to improve his position but Pozsar is controlling well. #T3#
Maverick controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Maverick is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Pozsar jumps into side control!
Pozsar throws a strike aimed at the side of Maverick's head but Maverick avoids it well.
Maverick manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Pozsar sitting and controlling from the half guard. #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.
Maverick wants to get back to full guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Maverick controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Maverick swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Pozsar counters with a left and a right that stings Maverick. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Pozsar enables Maverick to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Pozsar manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB2#
Pozsar is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Maverick defends well.
Pozsar is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Maverick dives into side control.
Maverick working the ground and pound from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dan Maverick dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dan Maverick's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Maverick lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Pozsar goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Maverick paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Pozsar misses with a double jab
enabling Maverick to counter with a crisp jab.
Maverick is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Pozsar uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Maverick.
Maverick throws a head kick that misses.
Pozsar throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pozsar just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromMaverick.
Maverick getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maverick throws a shot from downtown. Pozsar moves away and avoids it.
Maverick checks a leg kick.
Pozsar tries to land a body kick
and Maverick connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pozsar will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T1#
Maverick blocks a jab.
Tomi Pozsar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Maverick keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pozsar.
Pozsar misses with an uppercut.
Maverick throws a leg kick but Pozsar sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Pozsar misses with a wild combination.
Pozsar tries to bum rush Maverick with a series of wild strikes but Maverick uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Maverick looks to land a right hand but Pozsar moved out of range.
Pozsar doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Maverick moves out of range of the body kick from Pozsar.
Maverick swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Some wild striking there from Pozsar. #T2#
Maverick displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pozsar throws out the jab. #TD#
Maverick drives through with a takedown into Pozsar's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Maverick sitting in guard here, content to control.
Pozsar keeping moving, preventing Maverick from controlling successfully.
Maverick forces his way into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Pozsar is looking to control Maverick's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pozsar avoid being mounted?
Maverick looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Maverick working over Pozsar with some ground and pound. Pozsar looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Maverick lands with a punch from half guard.
Maverick content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Pozsar has hold of Maverick's hands but Maverick slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Maverick is nestled in close to Pozsar, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Maverick looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Pozsar with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Dan Maverick is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Maverick winds up and cracks Pozsar with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Maverick with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Dan Maverick overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Maverick has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB#
Maverick is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB2#
Pozsar is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Maverick pulls his head out easily.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dan Maverick!
Dan Maverick thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Holmgang 11
Date: Aug 27, 2016

#R1#
Chigg feints a jab promting Brown to slip. Chigg then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Brown slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Brown throws a hook to the side of Chigg's head but Chigg sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Brown uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chigg.
Brown connects with a body shot.
Chigg looks to score with a jab to the body but Brown is just out of range.
Brown misses with a wild body shot.
Chigg looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Brown lands a really nice looking cross but Chigg seems unphased.
Brown lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Chigg moves out of range of the body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chigg misses with a body shot
letting Brown counter with a right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Chigg misses the target.
Chigg throws a looping overhand right but Brown ducks down to avoid it. #KD2#
Brown lands a big head kick that sends Chigg tumbling to the mat! Brown takes a step backwards and waves Chigg back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Chigg is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Maya Chigg has been cut.
Chigg on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Brown. Brown obviously looking to wear him down.
Oh Chigg is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Chigg uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Chigg misses the shot to the body.
Brown tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Maya Chigg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brown scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Brown throws a head kick but Chigg moves out of range.
Chigg throws a hook to the side of Brown's head but Brown sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A big right from Chigg misses.
Chigg throws a head kick that misses.
Chigg seems to have got his legs back now.
Brown drops Chigg with a naaaaasty hook - Chigg is in real trouble here! Brown dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bosco Brown!
A relieved looking Bosco Brown thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: GFC 29: Baroni vs Wong
Date: Aug 20, 2016

#R1##TD#
Georges closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Seia did well to prevent Georges getting side control.
Georges wants to pass to mount but Seia is defending the position.
Georges is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Seia!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Seia tries to hold on but Georges postures up.
Georges dominating with strikes here.
BOOM! Georges connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Seia felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB#
Georges moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Seia has worked his arm free - good work by Seia! #SUB#
Georges thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T1##SUB#
Georges looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Georges has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Seia is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Georges yanks on the arm and Seia is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Georges.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Guy Georges!

Event: DUEL#7 Parker vs Ponjev
Date: Aug 14, 2016

#R1#
Ponjev tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Parker paws at him with a jab and circles away.
An inside leg kick from Parker misses. #CL#
Parker closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Parker breaks from the clinch.
Parker lands a nice shot that snaps Ponjev's head back.
Parker throws a sloppy head kick and Ponjev moves out of range easily.
Ponjev tries to close the distance and clinch up but Parker swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Parker staying out of range there.
Ponjev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Parker.#CL2#
Parker tries to keep at a distance but Ponjev has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ponjev misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Parker blocking some punches. #BC#
Parker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
Parker throws a head kick that half lands. #TD2#
Ponjev manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Parker on his heels. He'll look to pass Parker's guard now, I'm sure.
Parker wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Ponjev manages to pass to side control. #REVR#
Ponjev scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Parker wants to control but Ponjev is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ponjev stops Parker from getting back to his feet.
Parker wants to improve his position but Ponjev is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ponjev looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ponjev throws a strike but Parker avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Parker keeping moving, preventing Ponjev from controlling successfully. #T2#
Parker wants to get back to his feet but Ponjev is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Parker utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ponjev throws a strike but Parker rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Ponjev has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Parker can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ponjev has a closed guard, preventing Parker from standing up.
Ponjev has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ponjev is looking to sweep but instead, Parker has passed into half guard.
Parker wants to get back to his feet. #T3#
Parker is controlling the pace.
Parker seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ponjev does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ponjev is looking to improve his position.
Parker sitting and controlling from the half guard. #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.
Parker tries to pass to full mount but Ponjev defends it.
Parker is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Parker is working for a kimura but Ponjev is defending it quite comfortably.
Ponjev keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Parker dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Ponjev moves in looking to clinch but Parker pushes him off.
Parker turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Parker throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ponjev.
Donk. Parker catches Ponjev right on the button with a cross.
Parker looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ponjev misses with an uppercut.
Parker throws a nice inside leg kick.
Peter Parker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Parker scores with a sloppy right hand. Ponjev should have avoided that one.
Ponjev stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Parker.
Peter Parker is winning the standup battle so far.
Parker lands with a hook. Ponjev tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ponjev looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Some bone on bone action there as Ponjev checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Parker lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ponjev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ponjev changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Parker misses with a double jab
and Ponjev counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Parker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A head kick by Parker misses #TD2#
and Ponjev counters with a nice double leg into guard. #ES#
Parker uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Peter Parker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A chopping leg kick lands by Parker.
Ponjev doesn't manage to clinch there - Parker circles away.
Ponjev tries to score a power double leg takedown but Parker sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ponjev somewhat.
Ponjev misses with a kick to the body
and Parker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A cross from Parker lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Parker throws a leg kick which misses Ponjev's front leg but catches the back leg as Ponjev tries to avoid it.
Parker with a nice cross.
Ponjev lands with an overhand left.
Parker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ponjev can do to turn this around?#T2#
Jab by Parker.
Parker looks to land a combination but Ponjev avoids it well.
Parker throws a leg kick but Ponjev sees it coming and checks it nicely. #CL#
Parker closes the distance and pushes Ponjev back into the cage.#BC#
Parker breaks from the clinch.
A head kick by Parker misses #TD2#
and Ponjev counters with a single leg into guard. Parker didn't expect that.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Parker is on top in guard. #REVR#
Ponjev not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Parker tries to stand but Ponjev is controlling from the bottom. #SUB2#
Ponjev working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Parker doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Ponjev is tightening it up a little... Parker has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Parker reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Parker taps out! Nice BJJ there by Ponjev!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Sam Ponjev!
Sam Ponjev is the new middleweight champion!
Sam Ponjev decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Pulse 37
Date: Aug 13, 2016

#R1#
Captain Hook lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Tiura backs up against the ropes.
Nice straight punches there by Captain Hook. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Captain Hook.
Captain Hook throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Captain Hook looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Captain Hook falls off balance throwing a combination #TD2#
and Tiura counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Tiura winds up and cracks Captain Hook with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Tiura is looking to take a break and control but Captain Hook is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tiura works his way into side control.
Tiura has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tiura scores with a couple of short elbows.#SUB2#
Tiura thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Tiura wants to take a breather but Captain Hook manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Tiura. #T1#
Tiura is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Captain Hook is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tiura wants to pass the guard but Captain Hook is keeping the position.
Captain Hook looking for a sweep. Not yet Captain Hook, not yet.
Tiura forces his way into half guard.
Captain Hook is trying to stand up here but Tiura is controlling him well.
Tiura not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
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. Tiura connects with a nice short shot to Captain Hook's temple. #T2##SUB2#
Tiura is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Captain Hook doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Tiura.
Tiura trying to control from half guard but Captain Hook is working away.
Tiura trying to pass the guard but Captain Hook defending well.
Tiura moves nicely into side control.
Tiura lands a few punches from side control.
Captain Hook tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Tiura wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T3##SUB2#
Tiura looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Captain Hook takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#SUB2#
Tiura tries for a kimura but Captain Hook is defending well.
Tiura trying to control the position but Captain Hook is working away. #SUB2#
Tiura is trying to get an arm triangle but Captain Hook is defending well.
Captain Hook gets back to half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T4#
Tiura is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Captain Hook could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Captain Hook is looking to improve his position.
Tiura sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Tiura is nestled in close to Captain Hook, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Tiura is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Tiura is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Tiura missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tiura wants to take a breather but Captain Hook is having none of it.
Captain Hook tries to roll over but Tiura keeps him under control.
Captain Hook might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Tiura scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Takashi Tiura dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Captain Hook misses with a wild combination.
Tiura appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Tiura connects with a body shot that sends Captain Hook's belly button to the back.
Tiura tries to move into range but Captain Hook moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Tiura throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Captain Hook throws a right and a left that Tiura avoids nicely.
Tiura has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Captain Hook throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tiura gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Berg Captain Hook seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Captain Hook swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tiura counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Captain Hook throws a one two combo.
Tiura throws a right and a left that both miss.
Berg Captain Hook is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Captain Hook tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tiura was well out of range. Poor timing from Captain Hook.
Tiura looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tiura throws a shot from downtown. Captain Hook moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Captain Hook throws an overhand right that lands on Tiura's shoulder, as Tiura tries to avoid the shot.
A nice side step and Tiura releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Captain Hook connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Captain Hook cracks the inside of Tiura's front leg.
No joy there for Captain Hook, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Captain Hook takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Captain Hook lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Captain Hook looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tiura is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Captain Hook with a body shot.
Captain Hook throws a combination that misses #TD2#
so Tiura counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Tiura working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Captain Hook's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tiura looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Let's hope that Tiura 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.#T2#
Tiura passes into half guard.
Tiura lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Tiura trying to control the action but Captain Hook is working from the bottom.
Tiura looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Captain Hook with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB2#
Tiura looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Tiura trying to pass the guard but Captain Hook defending well. #T3#
Captain Hook is looking to improve his position.
Tiura seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Tiura works his way into side control.
Tiura advances to mount.
Captain Hook takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#T4#
Tiura pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Tiura raining down hammerfists from mount.
Tiura landing shots from mount.
Tiura in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Tiura tries to control but Captain Hook wriggling away.
Tiura controlling from the full mount.
Tiura wants to control the pace but Captain Hook is squirming around nicely.
Captain Hook working to try and regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Takashi Tiura showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Captain Hook misses with a few strikes there.
Tiura fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Captain Hook manages to avoid it.
Captain Hook pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Tiura back to the ropes. Captain Hook follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Tiura shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Captain Hook as he avoids it easily.
It looked like Captain Hook was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Captain Hook looks to land a combination. Tiura sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#ROC#
Tiura is rocked!
Captain Hook throws a perfectly timed hook that sends Tiura crashing down! Tiura tries to stagger back to his feet but Captain Hook just hammers him until the ref stops the fight! A confused Tiura asks the ref what just happened. Poor fella.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Berg Captain Hook!

Event: Holmgang 6
Date: Jul 31, 2016

#R1#
Nice shot by Banana.
Banana pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Brown scores with a crisp jab that stopped Banana in his tracks.
Banana scores with a jab to the jaw.
Banana throws a sloppy head kick
and Brown counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Molly Banana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Banana throws a wild body kick that Brown sees coming a mile off.
Banana tries a head kick but it misses.
Banana throws a head kick that misses.
Banana moves forwards but Brown connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Banana has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Decent striking displayed by Banana there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Banana is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Banana moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Banana is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brown.
A head kick misses from Banana.
Brown moves out of range of the body kick from Banana.
Banana goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Banana misses with a looping left.
A big left from Banana misses. #T1#
Brown throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Brown connects with a body shot.
Banana throws a head kick that misses.
Banana throws a head kick that misses
and Banana takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC#
Banana is rocked!
Brown throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Banana is still on wobbly legs! Can Brown finish him?
Banana looks winded!
Brown measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Banana! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Bosco Brown!
During a confident post fight interview, Bosco Brown thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Molly Banana had this to say: 'You must defeat Sheng Long to stand a chance!'.

Event: UB7: Body Count
Date: Jul 29, 2016

#R1#
Zimbardo misses with an uppercut.
Lucas Maidana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zimbardo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Good exchange - Zimbardo coming out on top.
Maidana misses with a body kick.
Zimbardo lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Zimbardo throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Maidana's head.
Maidana looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Maidana steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Zimbardo. That one must have hurt.
Maidana looks to land a body kick but Zimbardo moved away.
Zimbardo tries to land a front kick but Maidana steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Maidana looks for the body kick but Zimbardo saw that one coming.
Zimbardo slips under a jab from Maidana.
Zimbardo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Maidana throws out the jab.
Zimbardo thuds his shin into the meat of Maidana's side.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zimbardo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A bone on bone clash there as Zimbardo blocks the leg kick.
A combination from Maidana does no damage. #T1#
A punch lands to the side of Maidana 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Maidana throws a head kick but Zimbardo moves out of range.
Maidana throws a head kick that misses.
Maidana misses with a head kick.
Zimbardo throws a quick counter kick to the body but Maidana avoids it.
Maidana misses with a hook. Zimbardo ducked under it nicely.
Zimbardo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#CL#
Zimbardo instigates a clinch.
Maidana missing with knees to the body.
Maidana tries to break the clinch but Zimbardo is controlling the position.
Maidana wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Maidana misses with the head strike.
A short left from Maidana.
Zimbardo avoiding damage. #BC#
Zimbardo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zimbardo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maidana.
Maidana swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Zimbardo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Maidana.#T2#
Zimbardo tries to clinch but Maidana moves out of range.
Maidana throws a head kick but Zimbardo moves out of range.
Zimbardo slips under a jab.
Zimbardo defending well as Maidana loads up on a big left hand.
Zimbardo lands with a cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maidana loads up on a big right hand but Zimbardo slips the punch.
Zimbardo throws a quick counter head kick but Maidana was just out of range.
Zimbardo dodges the punch combination from Maidana.
Zimbardo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Maidana misses with a lunging right hand
and Maidana takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zimbardo is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Maidana misses with a wild combination.
Zimbardo tries to clinch but Maidana is having none of it.
Maidana blocks a head kick by Zimbardo.
Maidana throws out a counter right but Zimbardo avoids it with no problem.
Maidana throws a big shot that misses.#T3#
Zimbardo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maidana manages to avoid it.
Zimbardo scores with a body shot.
Maidana throws a jab but it's blocked by Zimbardo. #CL#
Zimbardo has Maidana up against the ropes in a clinch.
Maidana misses with a knee to the head.
Zimbardo avoiding damage as Maidana throws knees to the body.
Maidana misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Zimbardo.
Maidana has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Zimbardo avoiding damage. #BC#
Zimbardo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Maidana misses with a straight left.
Maidana blocks a head kick by Zimbardo.
Maidana tries a head kick but it misses.
Maidana misses with a straight left.
Zimbardo appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Maidana throws a head kick that misses.
Zimbardo appears to be looking for a big counter.#T4#
Zimbardo throws a head kick that misses
and Maidana counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zimbardo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zimbardo is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Maidana throws a sloppy head kick and Zimbardo moves out of range easily.
Maidana throws a poor cross that misses
and Zimbardo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#
It looks like Lucas Maidana has been cut.
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!#KD#
Zimbardo lands a big head kick that sends Maidana tumbling to the mat! Zimbardo takes a step backwards and waves Maidana back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Maidana is rocked!
Maidana looks winded!
Maidana looks to land a left hand but Zimbardo moved out of range nicely.
Maidana is still on wobbly legs! Can Zimbardo finish him?
Zimbardo fakes the body blow, causing Maidana to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Maidana goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bruce Zimbardo!

Event: GFC 22: Showdown
Date: Jul 27, 2016

#R1#
Georges shoots in looking for a takedown. Haas tries to sprawl out of it but Georges keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Haas manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Georges goes for a double leg but Haas avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Haas continues to drive forward.
Haas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Georges shoots for a takedown but Haas saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Haas throws a quick counter kick to the body but Georges avoids it.
Dahl Haas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Guy Georges.#TD2#
Haas gets caught napping as Georges dives in and scores a takedown. Haas manages to retain guard.
Georges wants to pass the guard but Haas is keeping the position.
Haas is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Georges is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Georges looking to pass the guard.
Georges is still trying to improve position.
Haas is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Georges is controlling him. #T1#
Haas trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Georges wants to pass the guard but Haas is keeping the position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Haas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Georges blocks a low kick nicely.
Haas seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Haas throws a right hand that misses #TD2#
and Georges decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Haas's guard.
Georges looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Georges works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T2#
Georges passes the guard and advances to mount! #SUB2#
Georges swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Haas is now in Georges's guard. A big mistake from Georges there, giving up the dominant position!
Haas stopping the sweep attempt from Georges.
Haas tries to stand but Georges is controlling from the bottom. #T3#
Georges manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Haas manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Georges tries to free his leg and advance position but Haas is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Georges drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Georges seems to have locked his on tight now - Haas screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Georges, as he picks up the win!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Guy Georges!

Event: DUEL#3 Xezeron vs Williams
Date: Jul 16, 2016

#R1#
McFadden moves to clinch but Ponjev breaks away #TD2#
and Ponjev counters with a nice double leg into guard.
McFadden is looking to stand up but Ponjev isn't so interested in that idea.
Ponjev works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Ponjev is working for a kimura but McFadden is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ponjev thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McFadden keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
McFadden pushes Ponjev off looking to stand but Ponjev dives back in and keeps control.
Ponjev seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McFadden does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
McFadden wants to get back to his feet. #T1#
Ponjev lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ponjev wants to take a breather but McFadden is having none of it.
Ponjev lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ponjev prevents McFadden from standing back up.
Ponjev trying to control from McFadden's half guard. McFadden has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ponjev stops McFadden from standing up.
Ponjev missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McFadden has momentary wrist control but Ponjev slips an elbow through the middle.
Ponjev prevents McFadden from getting back to his feet.
Ponjev is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL2#
Ponjev has McFadden up against the cage in a clinch.
McFadden tries to land a knee to the head but Ponjev blocks with his arms. #T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by McFadden.
Ponjev is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but McFadden is keeping busy.
McFadden tries a body shot but Ponjev blocks it.
McFadden misses with a body punch.
McFadden tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #BC#
McFadden escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McFadden tries to clinch there but Ponjev circles away.
McFadden fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
McFadden pushes Ponjev up against the cage in a clinch.
McFadden is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ponjev is defending well for now.
McFadden tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ponjev avoids it.
Ponjev avoiding damage as McFadden throws knees to the body.
McFadden doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ponjev lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #TD2#
Ponjev has clasped his hands together around McFadden's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Ponjev controlling from side mount. #T4#
Ponjev throwing shots but missing, from side control.
McFadden is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Ponjev asserts his dominance and retains side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ponjev is putting a hurting on McFadden here, landing some big shots from side control.
Ponjev looks up at the clock and then as McFadden takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Ponjev smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
McFadden is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Ponjev has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ponjev lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear McFadden down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sam Ponjev dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Ponjev slips under a jab.
Ponjev circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ponjev feints the counter takedown.
We've been told by McFadden's head coaches at Abobomination Training that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ponjev circles away from the clinch attempt.
McFadden closes the distance but Ponjev moves to the side #TD2#
and Ponjev counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Ponjev keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of McFadden's head.
Ponjev throws a big right hand that misses.
Ponjev prevents McFadden from getting back to his feet.
Ponjev trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ponjev throws an elbow that misses. McFadden uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ponjev's guard. Nice move by McFadden!#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Ponjev is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but McFadden frees his head nicely. Oh but Ponjev has switched to an armbar! McFadden is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Sam Ponjev!
A very excited looking Sam Ponjev made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

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