Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: AW 31
Date: Mar 01, 2020

#R1##CL#
Times rushes Fossmo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Times manages to break the clinch.
Times looks to land a combination but Fossmo avoids it well.
Fossmo doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Fossmo moves away from the strike by Times .
Times throws a body kick that misses.
Times moves out of range as Fossmo throws a body kick.
Times tries to clinch
and Times takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL#
Times closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Times breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Times moves into the clinch.
Fossmo is trying to break the clinch but Times is controlling him.
Fossmo is looking to break free of the clinch but Times has double underhooks.
Times stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that. #T1#
Times working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC#
Times 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Times tries to clinch there but Fossmo circles away.
Fossmo replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Times blocks it well.
Times misses with a hook.
A leg kick checked by Times .#CL#
Times pushes Fossmo up against the cage in a clinch.
Fossmo tries to break free but Times pushes him back against the cage.
Times pushes Fossmo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Fossmo is looking to break free of the clinch but Times has double underhooks. #BC#
Times 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fossmo avoids the body shot from Times .
Fossmo counters with a body kick.
Times tries to clinch up but Fossmo circles away and keeps his distance.
Fossmo throws out a counter right but Times avoids it with no problem.#T2##CL#
Times clinches.
Times stalling against the cage.
Fossmo wants to break the clinch but can't.
Fossmo wants to break the clinch but can't.
Fossmo is trying to break free.
Fossmo wants to break free but Times has control.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #BC2#
Fossmo manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Times has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC#
Times 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Times throws a front kick aimed at Fossmo's knee but Fossmo avoids it well.
Fossmo is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Times with a body shot.
Fossmo blocks a head kick by Times . #T3#
Times is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Times wants to clinch up but Fossmo keeps it at a distance.
Justice Times seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fossmo throws the left hand but Times avoids the punch easily.#CL#
Times gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Times holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Fossmo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #BC#
Times 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Times clinches up against the cage.
Fossmo looking to stall. #T4#
Times tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fossmo avoids it.#BC#
Times pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Times fails with an attempt to clinch.
Times cracks a nice hook into Fossmo's ribs.
Fossmo avoids the head kick by Times .
Fossmo throws out a counter right but Times avoids it with no problem.
Times tries to clinch but Fossmo is having none of it.
Times is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Times throws a head kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Justice Times dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Times tries to clinch up but Fossmo circles away and keeps his distance.
Fossmo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Times misses with a straight left.
Fossmo was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Times throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
letting Fossmo counter with a right hand.
Times is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fossmo can do to turn this around?
Times misses with a lunging right hand
and Fossmo makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#CL#
Times has Fossmo up against the cage in a clinch. #BC#
Times 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Times throws a front kick aimed at Fossmo's knee but Fossmo avoids it well.
Times looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Fossmo slips a jab and a cross from Times .
Justice Times is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Times thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fossmo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Times wants to clinch up but Fossmo keeps it at a distance.
Times throws a head kick but Fossmo moves out of range.
Times fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Fossmo is out of range.
Times tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Fossmo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Times jabs Fossmo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Fossmo avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
And Fossmo responds with a good body kick, but Times manages to step out the way in time.#T2#
Times wants to clinch up but Fossmo keeps it at a distance.
Times backing away here, and Fossmo unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Times swings widly with a right hand
letting Fossmo counter with a right hand.
Fossmo blocks a head kick by Times .
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fossmo! But no joy.
Times throws the kick towards the body but Fossmo avoids it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Times looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And Fossmo responds with a good body kick, but Times manages to step out the way in time.
Times pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fossmo misses with a body kick.#T3#
Times scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A head kick by Times misses
and Fossmo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Times misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It seemed like Fossmo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Times swings widly with a right hand
and Fossmo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL#
Times moves into the clinch.
Fossmo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Times trying to land knees to the body. #BC2#
Fossmo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Times tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fossmo tries a quick counter leg kick but Times is wise to it.
Times tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fossmo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And Fossmo responds with a good body kick, but Times manages to step out the way in time.#T4#
Fossmo blocks a head kick by Times .
Times looks to land a combination but Fossmo avoids it well.
Fossmo appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Times swings for the body but Fossmo moves out of range.
Fossmo is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Times .
Times tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fossmo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fossmo flicks out a counter leg kick but Times steps away.
Times scores with the left hand. Fossmo knows he should have avoided that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Times throws a push kick but Fossmo slaps the foot to one side.
Danga de danga de dang - Times scores with a four punch combination!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Justice Times dominated that second round.
That's time! Times 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Times tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fossmo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fossmo feints a counter leg kick.
Times throws a leg kick
and Fossmo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL#
Times has taken the fight to the clinch.
Times has Fossmo pressed against the cage, preventing Fossmo from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Fossmo tries to break the clinch but Times is controlling the position. #BC#
Times breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Times has managed to clinch. #BC#
Times 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Justice Times is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Times throws a head kick that misses
and Fossmo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Times tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Times moves in looking to clinch but Fossmo pushes him off.
Fossmo throws out a counter right but Times avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Times tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fossmo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fossmo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Fossmo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fossmo appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#CL#
Times takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Times manages to break the clinch.
Times fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fossmo manages to avoid it.
Fossmo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Times wants to clinch but Fossmo slips to the side
letting Fossmo counter with a right hand.
Times misses with a straight left.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fossmo! But no joy.#T2#
Times throws a sloppy head kick and Fossmo moves out of range easily.
Fossmo raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Times cracks a nice hook into Fossmo's ribs.
Times avoids the head kick by Fossmo.
Times throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Times rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Fossmo counters with a nice uppercut.
Times tries to clinch up.#CL#
Times fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Fossmo, pushing him back against the cage.
Fossmo tries to circle away but Times has him pinned against the cage.#BC#
Times pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
Times tries to clinch up.
Fossmo was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Times swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fossmo is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Times ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fossmo moves away.
Times backing away here, and Fossmo unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Times pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fossmo throws out a counter right but Times avoids it with no problem.
Times tries to clinch but Fossmo moves out of range.
Fossmo steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Times throws a low kick but it's checked well by Fossmo.
Fossmo throws a fast counter high kick but Times manages to duck under it in time.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Times lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Fossmo has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Fossmo and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Fossmo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Times tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T4#
The fight stays on the outside here - Times looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fossmo was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A nice combination there by Times .
No joy there for Times , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fossmo flicks out a counter leg kick but Times steps away.
Times throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Times pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Times tries to close the distance and clinch but Fossmo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Justice Times showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Times 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Justice Times !
Justice Times retains his super heavyweight title!

Event: AW 28
Date: Jan 25, 2020

#R1##CL2#
Times instigates a clinch.
Fossmo has had enough of the clinch but Times keeps him there for the moment.#BC#
Fossmo breaks the clinch.
Times will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fossmo is looking to counter punch.
Times misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fossmo.
Times throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #CL2#
Times closes the distance and pushes Fossmo back into the ropes.
Fossmo is trying to push Times away but Times has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fossmo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Fossmo is trying to push Times away but Times has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Fossmo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Fossmo tries to break free but Times pushes him back against the ropes.#BC2#
Times breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Justice Times seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Fossmo tries to keep at a distance but Times has taken the fight into the clinch.#T1#
Fossmo tries to break free but Times pushes him back against the ropes.#BC#
Fossmo breaks the clinch.
Times misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Times swinging wildly here.
Times falls off balance throwing a combination
and Fossmo counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#CL2#
Times instigates a clinch.
Fossmo is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Times looking to slow down the pace here.#T2##BC#
Fossmo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Times wants to clinch
and Fossmo counters with a stiff right hand. #CL2#
Times closes the distance and clinches.
Fossmo is looking to break free of the clinch but Times has double underhooks.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Times .
Fossmo tries to break the clinch but Times is controlling the position.
Fossmo is trying to push Times away but Times has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Fossmo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Times moves in looking to clinch but Fossmo pushes him off.
And Fossmo counters with a quick kick to the body but Times blocks it.#CL2#
Times drives through and clinches with Fossmo against the ropes. #T3#
Fossmo tries to break the clinch but Times is controlling the position. #BC2#
Times breaks the clinch.
Fossmo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Times needs to keep his hands up - Fossmo had a free shot at his head there.
Times is looking to clinch.
Times looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Fossmo fires out a quick counter leg kick but Times just manages to avoid it.
Fossmo keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Times gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Fossmo wants to break the clinch but can't.
Fossmo managing to block the knees to the body from Times . #BC#
Fossmo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T4##CL2#
Times clinches with his opponent. #BC2#
Times pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fossmo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Times tries to clinch up.
Fossmo throwing a counter right hand but Times manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Times has closed the distance and engaged Fossmo in a clinch.
Fossmo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Fossmo wants to break free but Times has control. #BC2#
Times breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fossmo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
Times gets a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Times looking to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Justice Times dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Times tries to clinch there but Fossmo circles away.
Times rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fossmo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fossmo fires out a quick counter leg kick but Times just manages to avoid it.
Some wild striking there from Times .
Times closes the distance looking to clinch
and Fossmo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Times tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fossmo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fossmo quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.#CL2#
Times has Fossmo up against the ropes in a clinch. #T1#
Fossmo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Times has him pressed against the ropes.
Fossmo tries to break the clinch but Times is controlling the position.
Times tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fossmo avoids it.
Fossmo wants to break free but Times has control.
Fossmo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Times throws a punch but it's blocked by Fossmo. #BC#
Fossmo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fossmo is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A head kick by Times misses
and Fossmo counters with a right hand to the body.
Times fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fossmo throws a quick counter kick to the body but Times avoids it.#CL2#
Times closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Times breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Times instigates a clinch. #T2#
Times keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Fossmo's efforts to push away.#BC#
Fossmo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Times has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Times takes a swing at Fossmo's ribcage but misses.
Fossmo throwing a counter right hand but Times manages to avoid it.
Justice Times is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fossmo misses with a wild body shot.
Times checks a leg kick.
Times tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Fossmo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A swing and a miss from Times .
Fossmo fires out a quick counter leg kick but Times just manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Fossmo tries to keep at a distance but Times has taken the fight into the clinch.
Times has Fossmo pressed against the ropes, preventing Fossmo from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Times controlling the action here for a moment. #T3#
Times displaying some good clinch control by pressing Fossmo up against the ropes.
The crowd are getting on Times 's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Fossmo trying to control the position but instead, Times has worked for underhooks and has pushed Fossmo into the ropes.
Fossmo tries to break the clinch but Times is controlling the position. #BC#
Fossmo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fossmo avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL2#
Times takes the fight into the clinch.
Fossmo is trying to break the clinch but Times has him pressed against the ropes. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#BC#
Fossmo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Times doesn't manage to clinch there - Fossmo circles away. #CL2#
Times darts in and clinches Fossmo up against the ropes.
Fossmo is trying to break free.#BC#
Fossmo manages to break the clinch.
Times moves out of range as Fossmo throws a body kick.
Fossmo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A big right from Fossmo misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Times tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fossmo blocks a head kick by Times .
Fossmo appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#CL2#
Times has Fossmo up against the ropes in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Justice Times showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Times has Fossmo up against the ropes in a clinch.
Fossmo looking to slow down the pace here.#BC#
Fossmo breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Times moves into the clinch successfully.
Fossmo wants to break free but Times has control. #BC2#
Times breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Times doesn't manage to clinch there - Fossmo circles away.
Times throws a head kick that misses.
Times tries to clinch but Fossmo is having none of it. #T1#
Times tries a head kick but it misses.
Fossmo quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Fossmo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Times tries to clinch up.
Times tries to clinch but Fossmo moves out of range. #CL2#
Times clinches up against the ropes.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Times keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Fossmo's efforts to push away.
Fossmo is trying to force a seperation but Times has the dominant position.#BC2#
Times manages to break the clinch. #T2##CL2#
Times instigates a clinch.
Times keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Fossmo's efforts to push away.
Times keeps control of Fossmo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Times is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
A frustrated look appears on Fossmo's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Justice Times seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC#
Fossmo breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Times closes the distance and clinches.
Fossmo is trying to force a seperation but Times has the dominant position.
Fossmo wants to break free but Times has control.
Times tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Times escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Times throws a sloppy head kick and Fossmo moves out of range easily. #T3#
A slow jab from Fossmo misses its intended target.
Times lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Times is looking to clinch but Fossmo is avoiding it.
Times displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Times throws a sloppy head kick
letting Fossmo counter with a right hand. #CL2#
Times moves into the clinch.#BC#
Fossmo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sloppy strikes from Times . Those never looked like landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Fossmo misses the target.
Times connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Times swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fossmo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T4#
Times tries to close the distance and clinch but Fossmo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fossmo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Times throws a lazy head kick
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and Fossmo counters with an outside leg kick.
Fossmo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Times .
Fossmo will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Fossmo takes one to the chin there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Times doesn't manage to clinch there - Fossmo circles away.
Fossmo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Times wants to clinch.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Justice Times !
Justice Times is the new super heavyweight champion!

Event: AW 2 7
Date: Dec 23, 2019

#R1#
No luck for Tate Jr with that takedown attempt.
Tate Jr closes the distance and clinches up with Fossmo, looking for a takedown. Tate Jr pushes Fossmo against the cage but Fossmo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Fossmo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tate Jr shoots in looking for a takedown. Fossmo tries to sprawl out of it but Tate Jr keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Fossmo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Curtis Tate Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fossmo leaves Tate Jr with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tate Jr wants to clinch but Fossmo slips to the side
and Fossmo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tate Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Fossmo moves out of range easily. #T1#
Tate Jr moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Tate Jr shoots in for a takedown but Fossmo shows good takedown defense.
Fossmo steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tate Jr.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tate Jr is defended easily by Fossmo.
Fossmo throws a fast counter high kick but Tate Jr manages to duck under it in time.
Tate Jr doesn't manage to clinch there - Fossmo circles away.
Fossmo doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Tate Jr is trying hard to land a takedown here. Fossmo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Fossmo is trying to counter with his kicks.
Tate Jr closes the distance and lands a one-two.#T2#
Tate Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Fossmo moves out of range easily. #TD2#
Tate Jr gets caught napping as Fossmo dives in and scores a takedown. Tate Jr manages to retain guard.
Fossmo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Tate Jr escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fossmo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
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!
Fossmo is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Fossmo wants to control from the top but Tate Jr keeps moving.
Fossmo landing with the ground and pound.
Tate Jr is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fossmo postures up in Tate Jr's guard and throws a big left but Tate Jr blocks it. #T3#
Tate Jr controls Fossmo momentarily but Fossmo frees himself.
Tate Jr is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Fossmo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Fossmo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tate Jr works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fossmo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Fossmo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fossmo working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tate Jr's head.
Fossmo content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Tate Jr controls Fossmo momentarily but Fossmo frees himself.
Tate Jr might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Tate Jr is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T4#
Fossmo cracks Tate Jr with a solid left hand.
Fossmo wants to control from the top but Tate Jr keeps moving.
Fossmo looking to pass the guard.
Fossmo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tate Jr keeping moving, preventing Fossmo from controlling successfully.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Fossmo content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fossmo wants to control from the top but Tate Jr keeps moving.
Tate Jr is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Helge Fossmo dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tate Jr tries to land a knee to the head but Fossmo blocks with his arms.
Tate Jr jumps guard but Fossmo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Tate Jr tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Fossmo just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC#
Tate Jr manages to break the clinch.
Tate Jr lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Fossmo blocks a head kick by Tate Jr.
It seemed like Fossmo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fossmo swats away the attempt to clinch by Tate Jr.#CL#
Tate Jr moves into the clinch.#T1#
Fossmo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Tate Jr lands with a right to the head. #TD#
Tate Jr manages to pull guard.
Fossmo looking to sit in guard and control but Tate Jr gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Fossmo keeping moving, preventing Tate Jr from controlling successfully.
Fossmo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tate Jr's guard. #REVB#
Helge Fossmo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fossmo postures up.
Fossmo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Fossmo postures up in Tate Jr's guard and throws a big left but Tate Jr blocks it.
Tate Jr keeping moving, preventing Fossmo from controlling successfully.
Fossmo cracks Tate Jr with a solid left hand.#T2#
Tate Jr is looking to stand up but Fossmo isn't so interested in that idea.
Fossmo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tate Jr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fossmo is one step ahead there.
Fossmo landing some decent shots from guard.
Fossmo trying to control the position from guard on top but Tate Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fossmo tries to free his leg and advance position but Tate Jr is retaining full guard.
Tate Jr trying to keep a closed guard but Fossmo is proving a slippery customer. #SUB#
Fossmo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tate Jr has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fossmo has managed to get both his arms back between Tate Jr's legs - danger averted.#T3#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Fossmo's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Tate Jr wants to control but Fossmo passes easily into half guard.
Tate Jr is refusing to be controlled, as Fossmo sits in half guard.
Tate Jr is trying to stand up here but Fossmo is controlling him well.
Fossmo lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB2#
Fossmo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tate Jr doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Fossmo. #SUB2#
Fossmo is looking for a kimura here. #T4#
Fossmo lands strikes from half guard.#SUB2#
Fossmo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tate Jr has managed to free his arm - good work.
Fossmo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tate Jr does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tate Jr is pressing down on Fossmo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Tate Jr is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Fossmo is controlling him.
Fossmo working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Curtis Tate Jr will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - 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#
Tate Jr is looking to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fossmo! But no joy.
A head kick by Tate Jr misses
and Fossmo counters with a nice uppercut.
Tate Jr looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fossmo stuffs the takedown attempt from Tate Jr. Tate Jr gets slowly back to his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fossmo! But no joy.
Fossmo moves out of range of the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tate Jr throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tate Jr.
Curtis Tate Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tate Jr is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
Tate Jr wants to clinch up but Fossmo keeps it at a distance.
Fossmo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tate Jr misses with a head kick.
Tate Jr wants to clinch.#TD2#
Fossmo dives in and scores a takedown into Tate Jr's guard.#T2#
Tate Jr avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Fossmo with a nice head shot there.
Fossmo wants to pass the guard but Tate Jr is keeping the position.
Fossmo trying to control but Tate Jr is working from the bottom.
Fossmo prevents Tate Jr from getting back to his feet.
Tate Jr throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Fossmo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Fossmo makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Tate Jr being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Tate Jr is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T3#
Fossmo lands a couple of digs.
Fossmo stands up over Tate Jr, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Fossmo working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Fossmo wants to control from the top but Tate Jr keeps moving.
Fossmo with a nice head shot there.
Fossmo lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Fossmo trying to control but Tate Jr is working from the bottom. #T4#
Fossmo chips away with some ground and pound.
Tate Jr tries to strike from the bottom.
Fossmo chips away with some ground and pound.
Tate Jr throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Tate Jr has Fossmo pulled in close to control his posture.
Tate Jr bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fossmo's guard. #REVR#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fossmo looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SU#
Tate Jr stands up from Fossmo's guard - Tate Jr perhaps looking for a knockout.

And that's the end of the fight!
Helge Fossmo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Fossmo has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Helge Fossmo!
Helge Fossmo is the new super heavyweight champion!
Helge Fossmo thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: AW 23
Date: Nov 15, 2019

#R1#
Escobar looks to clinch
and Fossmo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Escobar misses with a low kick.
Escobar pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
It looked like Fossmo was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Escobar .
Escobar misses with a straight right. #TD2#
Escobar shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Escobar was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Escobar lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Fossmo down.
Fossmo is letting Escobar control him for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escobar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fossmo keeps working.
Escobar controls the position.
Fossmo is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T1#
Escobar trying to control the position but Fossmo is working away.
Fossmo is letting Escobar control him for a moment.
Fossmo prevents Escobar from moving into mount.
Fossmo tries to improve position but can't.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Escobar takes a little break here. Fossmo wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Escobar trying to control the action but Fossmo is working from the bottom.
Fossmo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Escobar wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Escobar landing a few strikes.
Fossmo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Escobar happy to just control the position for now.
Escobar trying to control the position but Fossmo is working away.
Fossmo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Escobar trying to control the position but Fossmo is working away.
Escobar working the head with strikes. #T3#
Escobar gets to mount! Fossmo was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Escobar tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Fossmo sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Fossmo trying to control here.
Escobar tries to pass to full mount but Fossmo defends it. #SUB2#
Escobar seems to be working for a kimura but Fossmo defends the submission attempt.
Escobar wants to get back to his feet. #T4#
Fossmo moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Escobar got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fossmo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Escobar has managed to get both his arms back between Fossmo's legs - danger averted.
Fossmo 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.
Escobar with a nice head shot there.
Escobar looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Fossmo has his foot on Escobar 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Escobar works his way back into a safe position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Escobar stays in close to Fossmo's body and controls the position.
Escobar wants to pass the guard but Fossmo is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pablo Escobar dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Escobar misses with a takedown attempt - Fossmo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Fossmo is looking to counter punch.
Escobar tries for a takedown but Fossmo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Escobar misses with a wild body shot.
Fossmo half committed to a counter leg kick.
Escobar shoots for a takedown but Fossmo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
And Fossmo counters with a quick kick to the body but Escobar blocks it.
Helge Fossmo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pablo Escobar .
Escobar misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escobar changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fossmo tries to avoid it but Escobar manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fossmo to the ground. Fossmo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Fossmo throwing a counter right hand but Escobar manages to avoid it.
Escobar throws a head kick that misses. #T1#
Escobar tries for a takedown but Fossmo circles away easily
and Escobar takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Escobar shoots in but Fossmo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Escobar throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fossmo looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Fossmo scores with a nice head shot.
Escobar misses with a takedown attempt
letting Fossmo counter with a right hand.
Escobar is breathing heavily.
Escobar changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fossmo tries to avoid it but Escobar manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fossmo to the ground. Fossmo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Fossmo. #T2##TD#
Fossmo feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Fossmo is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB#
Fossmo drops back looking for a leg! Escobar is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Escobar manages to kick Fossmo off! Fossmo jumps back into Escobar 's guard.
Fossmo trying to control but Escobar is working from the bottom.
Escobar wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
Fossmo lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Fossmo wants to control from the top but Escobar keeps moving.
Escobar will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position. #SUB2#
Escobar working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fossmo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fossmo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Escobar pulls Fossmo in close to prevent any damage.
Fossmo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Fossmo trying to control but Escobar is working from the bottom. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Escobar trying to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL2#
Escobar has closed the distance and engaged Fossmo in a clinch. #TD2#
Escobar wants the takedown. Fossmo is fighting it off but Escobar persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Fossmo's guard against the ropes.
Fossmo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Escobar wants to control from the top but Fossmo keeps moving. #SUB#
Fossmo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fossmo wants to sweep here but Escobar controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Helge Fossmo dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Escobar dives in for a single leg takedown but Fossmo sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Fossmo appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Escobar misses with a few strikes there.
Escobar fails to land the takedown.
Escobar misses with a leg kick
and Fossmo counters with a nice uppercut.
Escobar doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Fossmo to counter with a crisp jab.
Helge Fossmo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pablo Escobar .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escobar tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Fossmo counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Escobar misses with a shot to the body
and Fossmo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Escobar shoots in for a takedown but Fossmo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL2#
Escobar moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Escobar gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Fossmo regains guard.
Fossmo looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Escobar puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Fossmo has a hand on Escobar 's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Escobar takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Fossmo is trying to stand up.
Fossmo is in all sorts of trouble here.
Fossmo slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T2##SUB#
Fossmo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Escobar wants to take a breather but Fossmo is having none of it.
Escobar tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Fossmo.
Fossmo regains full guard. Nicely done.
Escobar takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fossmo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Escobar stands up over Fossmo, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB#
Fossmo looking for subs off his back but Escobar has passed one foot through into half guard.
Escobar trying to control from half guard but Fossmo is working away. #T3#
Fossmo tries to roll over but Escobar keeps him under control.
Escobar trying to control from half guard but Fossmo is working away.
Fossmo is looking to control Escobar 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fossmo avoid being mounted?
Fossmo looks like he's trying to stand up. #SUB2#
Escobar is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Fossmo has managed to free his arm - good work.
Escobar wants to control but Fossmo is keeping him busy.
Fossmo is trying to maintain the position but Escobar is very close to passing his half guard.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Escobar passes into side control, despite Fossmo's attempt to control the position.
Fossmo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Escobar wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
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.
Escobar controls the position from side control.
Escobar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fossmo keeps working.
Fossmo being controlled for a moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fossmo manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Pablo Escobar .
I think Escobar has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pablo Escobar !
Pablo Escobar is the new super heavyweight champion!

Event: AW 20
Date: Oct 18, 2019

#R1#
Rodgers looks to clinch
and Fossmo counters with a stiff right hand.
Rodgers fails with a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Rodgers closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Rodgers lands in his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodgers passes into half guard.
Rodgers should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Fossmo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Fossmo has a hand on Rodgers 's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Rodgers takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fossmo working to try and regain half guard. #SUB2#
Rodgers goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Fossmo is on top in guard.
Rodgers looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fossmo is one step ahead there.
Fossmo postures up in Rodgers 's guard and throws a big left but Rodgers blocks it.
Fossmo forces his way into half guard.#T2#
Fossmo thows a huge punch but Rodgers dodges it nicely.
Fossmo is nestled in close to Rodgers , controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#CUT#
It looks like Travis Rodgers has been cut.
Fossmo drops an elbow to the side of Rodgers 's head. #SUB#
Fossmo is working for a submission of some sort.
Rodgers is trying to escape back to his feet but Fossmo uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Rodgers is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Fossmo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Rodgers knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Rodgers manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T3#
Fossmo is trying to get back to full guard.
Fossmo manages to get to full guard. #SUB#
Rodgers avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Fossmo looking for a guillotine here but Rodgers defends easily.
Rodgers scoring with punches to the head and body. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rodgers is pushing down on Fossmo's leg trying to pass to half guard. Fossmo is fighting to maintain full guard but Rodgers has managed to sneak the leg through.
Fossmo wants to control but Rodgers is keeping busy.
Fossmo wants to get back to his feet.
Rodgers is trying to control. Fossmo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Rodgers throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rodgers prevents Fossmo from improving his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fossmo regains full guard. Nicely done.
Rodgers wants to control from the top but Fossmo keeps moving.
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 Helge Fossmo will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Travis Rodgers 's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Nice sprawl there from Fossmo as Rodgers shoots in.
Rodgers shoots in for a double leg but Fossmo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD2#
Rodgers shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Rodgers was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Rodgers is looking to take a break and control but Fossmo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodgers looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Fossmo is avoiding damage well.
Fossmo is looking for a sweep.
Fossmo is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Rodgers asserts his dominance and retains side control.#T1#
Fossmo is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Rodgers is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Fossmo is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Rodgers wants to control the pace but Fossmo is squirming around nicely.
Fossmo keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Fossmo regains half guard.
Fossmo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rodgers .
Fossmo wants to control but Rodgers is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T2#
Rodgers tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Fossmo.
Rodgers uses his free foot to push down on Fossmo's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Fossmo.
Fossmo keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Rodgers wants to control the pace but Fossmo is squirming around nicely.
Rodgers prevents Fossmo from getting the reversal.
Fossmo is trying to reverse the position but instead Rodgers has taken his back - oops!
Fossmo manages to reverse the position and now he's in Rodgers 's guard. Nice work there by Fossmo.
Rodgers manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fossmo manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##ES#
Fossmo kicks Rodgers off and gets to his feet. #T3#
A jab from Rodgers misses.
Rodgers doesn't manage to clinch there - Fossmo circles away.
It looked like Fossmo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Fossmo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rodgers .
Rodgers goes for a double leg but Fossmo avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Fossmo continues to drive forward.
And Fossmo counters with a quick kick to the body but Rodgers blocks it.
Helge Fossmo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Travis Rodgers .
A head kick by Rodgers misses
and Fossmo counters with a stiff right hand.
Rodgers fails with the takedown
letting Fossmo counter with a right hand.
Rodgers is breathing heavily.#T4#
Rodgers misses with the combination.
Rodgers doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Fossmo counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Rodgers misses with a takedown attempt - Fossmo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Fossmo misses its target.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rodgers .
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Helge Fossmo will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Travis Rodgers 's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Rodgers shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Fossmo defends it nicely.
As Rodgers backs away, Fossmo returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#TD2#
Rodgers feints and as Fossmo raises his hands in defense, Rodgers changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fossmo controlling the position.#SUB#
Fossmo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rodgers doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rodgers manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Rodgers got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fossmo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rodgers has managed to get both his arms back between Fossmo's legs - danger averted.#T1##SUB#
Fossmo is looking for a triangle here but Rodgers uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Rodgers trying to control the action but Fossmo is working from the bottom.
Fossmo is trying to get back to half guard.
Fossmo is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Rodgers off and has taken his back!
Fossmo is trying to stick to Rodgers 's back but Rodgers is turning into Fossmo. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Fossmo's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Rodgers .
Fossmo keeping moving, preventing Rodgers from controlling successfully.
Rodgers pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fossmo is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Fossmo pulls Rodgers in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Fossmo is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Fossmo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rodgers defends it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rodgers showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Travis Rodgers has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fossmo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rodgers is one step ahead there. #T3#
Rodgers wants to pass the guard but Fossmo is keeping the position.
Rodgers trying to control but Fossmo is working from the bottom.
Rodgers is looking to work some ground and pound but Fossmo has wrist control.
Fossmo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fossmo wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Fossmo isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Rodgers stacks Fossmo on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Rodgers !
Rodgers remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #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.
Rodgers lands a nice forearm strike. #SU2#
Rodgers stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Rodgers with a lazy takedown attempt
and Fossmo counters with a nice kick to the body.
Fossmo is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Rodgers darts in looking for a takedown but Fossmo gets double underhooks and turns Rodgers into the cage.
Helge Fossmo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Travis Rodgers .
Rodgers with a poor takedown
and Fossmo counters with a straight right hand.
Rodgers shoots and misses
and Fossmo counters with a nice uppercut.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Fossmo scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Travis Rodgers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fossmo lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Helge Fossmo.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Fossmo, 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Helge Fossmo!
Helge Fossmo retains his super heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Helge Fossmo 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: AW 16
Date: Sep 12, 2019

#R1#
Times throws a head kick that misses
and Fossmo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#TD#
Fossmo throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Times was covering up waiting for the punch and Fossmo finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Times wants to stand but Fossmo is controlling the position.
Fossmo is looking to work some ground and pound but Times has wrist control.
Times wants to get back to his feet but Fossmo is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Times is adopting a defensive guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Times is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fossmo lands a couple of digs.#T1#
Fossmo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Times is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fossmo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Times scores with a short punch from the bottom.
Fossmo 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.
Times can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Fossmo controls the pace.
Fossmo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Times is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Fossmo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Fossmo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Times can do anything to dispel that myth.
Fossmo controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Times working for a triangle but Fossmo defends it easily. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Times throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Fossmo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Fossmo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fossmo postures up in Times 's guard and throws a big left but Times blocks it.
Fossmo pushing down on Times 's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Fossmo is working for a kimura but Times is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Fossmo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T3#
Fossmo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Fossmo lands strikes from half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Fossmo lands a nice short elbow.
Fossmo takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Fossmo passes to full mount! #SUB#
Fossmo goes for an armbar but Times turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Times .
Times is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Fossmo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Times manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##T4#
Fossmo cracks Times with a solid left hand.
Fossmo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Times swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fossmo with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Fossmo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Fossmo slips nicely into half guard.
Fossmo wants to control but Times is keeping him busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fossmo is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fossmo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Times keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Helge Fossmo dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Times fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Fossmo quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.#TD2#
Times gets a takedown into half guard.#ES#
Fossmo manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Fossmo keeps the fight on the outside.
A counter left hand to the body from Fossmo misses its target.
Times is looking to clinch but Fossmo is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Times with a lazy takedown attempt
and Fossmo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Times shoots in looking for a takedown. Fossmo tries to sprawl out of it but Times keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Fossmo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Fossmo half committed to a counter leg kick.
Helge Fossmo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Justice Times .#T1#
Times doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Fossmo to counter with a crisp jab.
Times wants to clinch
and Fossmo finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Times tries to clinch but Fossmo moves out of range.
No luck for Times with that takedown attempt.
Justice Times is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Times closes this distance looking for a takedown but Fossmo circles away.
Fossmo looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#T2##TD#
Fossmo looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Times scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Fossmo manages to mount him!
Times is breathing heavily.
Fossmo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Fossmo lands a couple of good shots and Times has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Times manages to reverse the position and now he's in Fossmo's guard. Nice work there by Times . #SUB#
Fossmo is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Fossmo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Fossmo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Times is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Fossmo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T3##SUB#
Fossmo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Times can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Fossmo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fossmo controls Times momentarily but Times frees himself.
Fossmo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Times is one step ahead there.
Times is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Fossmo wants to sweep here but Times controlling him for the moment.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Times 's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Times preventing the sweep.
Fossmo keeping moving, preventing Times from controlling successfully.
Times cracks Fossmo with a solid left hand.
Times trying to control the position from guard on top but Fossmo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Fossmo working for a triangle but Times defends it easily.
Fossmo keeping moving, preventing Times from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Helge Fossmo dominated that second 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Times tries for a takedown but Fossmo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Fossmo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#TD2#
Times bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#ES#
Fossmo sneaks out the side door and pushes Times away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Times shoots in but no luck this time.
Times tries to clinch up
and Fossmo counters with a nice leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Times looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fossmo throws a quick counter kick to the body but Times avoids it.#T1#
Times misses with a takedown attempt
and Fossmo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Helge Fossmo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Justice Times .#CL2#
Times clinches up with Fossmo and pushes him back against the cage.
Fossmo has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Times is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD#
Fossmo lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Fossmo throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Times to regain full guard.
Fossmo trying to control the position from guard on top but Times is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fossmo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB2#
Times throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Times takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Times working a defensive guard here. #T2#
Fossmo is standing up over Times . Times looks to escape but Fossmo dives into side control.
Fossmo landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Times tries to strike but it doesn't land.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Fossmo in side control lands a decent elbow. #SUB#
Fossmo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Fossmo has hold of Times 's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Times tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Fossmo cranks the arm and Times screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Times , who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Helge Fossmo!
Helge Fossmo retains his super heavyweight title!
Our winner, Helge Fossmo, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: AW 13
Date: Aug 24, 2019

#R1#
Escobar tries to land a front kick but Fossmo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Fossmo is trying to counter with his kicks.#CL#
Escobar rushes Fossmo and presses him up against the ropes.#BC#
Escobar breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Escobar tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Escobar lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fossmo circles away quickly and effectively.
Fossmo follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Escobar tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fossmo is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.#CL#
Escobar has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fossmo is trying to push Escobar away but Escobar has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Escobar breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Escobar moves into the clinch.
Fossmo is trying to break the clinch but Escobar is controlling him.
Escobar prevents Fossmo from breaking the clinch.#T1##BC2#
Fossmo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Escobar throws a solid leg kick but Fossmo takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Escobar .
Fossmo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Escobar throws a jab when Fossmo was well out of range.#CL#
Escobar drives through and clinches with Fossmo against the ropes. #BC#
Escobar breaks the clinch.
Escobar wants to clinch but Fossmo slips to the side
and Fossmo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Escobar darts in trying to clinch
and Fossmo counters with a left to the body.
Escobar looks to land a combination. Fossmo sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#T2#
Escobar looks to throw a body kick
and Fossmo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL#
Escobar moves into range and clinches up with Fossmo.
Escobar prevents Fossmo from breaking the clinch.#BC2#
Fossmo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Escobar swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Fossmo counters with a stiff right hand.
Escobar tries to clinch up
and Fossmo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fossmo keeps the fight on the outside.
Fossmo is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Escobar with a body shot.#T3#
Escobar is looking to clinch but Fossmo is avoiding it.
Escobar tries to clinch but Fossmo moves out of range.
Fossmo dodges the punch combination from Escobar .
Escobar throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And Fossmo responds with a good body kick, but Escobar manages to step out the way in time.
Escobar throws a sloppy head kick
and Fossmo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A head kick misses from Escobar .
Fossmo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Escobar tries to close the distance and clinch but Fossmo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
Escobar gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T4##BC#
Escobar manages to break the clinch.
Escobar misses with a double jab
and Fossmo counters with a nice uppercut.
Escobar tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Fossmo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fossmo counters with a body kick.
Escobar throws a sloppy head kick
and Fossmo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Escobar misses with a left hand
and Fossmo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fossmo swats away the attempt to clinch by Escobar .
Fossmo looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Escobar misses with a double jab
and Fossmo counters with a head kick. That will keep Escobar thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
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 Pablo Escobar will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Escobar throws a sloppy head kick and Fossmo moves out of range easily.
Escobar closes the distance but Fossmo moves to the side
and Fossmo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pablo Escobar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Escobar closes the distance looking to clinch
and Escobar takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Escobar tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Fossmo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fossmo tries a quick counter leg kick but Escobar is wise to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Escobar drives through and clinches with Fossmo against the ropes.
Escobar wants to stall. #BC#
Escobar breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
Escobar misses with a hook to the body
and Fossmo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Escobar is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Escobar blocks a low kick nicely.#CL#
Escobar rushes Fossmo and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Escobar makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Fossmo manages to break the clinch.
Pablo Escobar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Escobar misses with a leg kick
enabling Fossmo to counter with a crisp jab.
Escobar throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Fossmo counters with a straight right hand.
Fossmo blocks a head kick by Escobar .
Fossmo replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Escobar blocks it well.#T2##CL#
Escobar fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Fossmo, pushing him back against the ropes.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #BC2#
Fossmo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fossmo throws a solid leg kick but Escobar takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Fossmo.
Escobar is looking to clinch.
Fossmo is trying to counter with his kicks.
Escobar swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Fossmo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Escobar throws a series of punches but Fossmo avoids them all with ease.
Escobar tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Fossmo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3#
Escobar is looking to clinch but Fossmo is avoiding it.
And Fossmo responds with a good body kick, but Escobar manages to step out the way in time.
Escobar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fossmo moves away.
Escobar throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Escobar throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Escobar takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Escobar tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Fossmo paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Escobar rushes Fossmo and presses him up against the ropes.
Escobar works on Fossmo's body with a couple of short punches.#BC2#
Fossmo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Escobar throws a sloppy head kick and Fossmo moves out of range easily.
Fossmo appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Fossmo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T4##CL#
Escobar takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Escobar pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Escobar tries to close the distance and clinch but Fossmo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Escobar misses with a head kick.
Fossmo raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Fossmo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Escobar moves in looking to clinch but Fossmo pushes him off.
Fossmo steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Escobar tries to clinch up.
Escobar checks a low kick from Fossmo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Helge Fossmo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Fossmo moves away from the strike by Escobar .
Fossmo thinks about the counter body kick.
Escobar throws a sloppy head kick
and Fossmo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fossmo throws a half hearted mid kick.
Escobar darts in trying to clinch
and Fossmo counters with an inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escobar tries to clinch up
and Fossmo counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Escobar tries to clinch up but Fossmo circles away and keeps his distance.
Fossmo steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Fossmo connects with a good right hand that stumbles Escobar . Escobar circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Escobar tries to clinch but Fossmo moves away
and Fossmo makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Escobar really felt that one!
Escobar throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Fossmo to counter with a crisp jab.
Escobar looks to land a combination but Fossmo avoids it well.
Fossmo appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Escobar is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A nice side step and Fossmo releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Fossmo circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL#
Escobar takes the fight into the clinch. #T2##BC#
Escobar pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Escobar tries to clinch up.
Fossmo tries a quick counter leg kick but Escobar is wise to it.#CL#
Escobar moves into range and clinches up with Fossmo.#BC2#
Fossmo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Escobar moves into the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Fossmo as Escobar tries to tie him up.
Escobar trying to control the position but instead, Fossmo has worked for underhooks and has pushed Escobar into the ropes.
Escobar can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.#BC2#
Fossmo breaks the clinch.
Escobar rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Fossmo counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
Fossmo keeps the fight on the outside.
Fossmo counters with a body kick.
Escobar tries to clinch up but Fossmo circles away and keeps his distance.
Escobar darts in trying to clinch
and Fossmo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Escobar fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fossmo thinks about the counter body kick.
Fossmo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Escobar backing away here, and Fossmo unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Escobar pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A nice side step and Fossmo releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Escobar throws a lazy body kick
and Fossmo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4#
Fossmo moves out of range of the body kick.
Fossmo counters with a body kick.
Escobar wants to clinch.
Fossmo is trying to counter with his kicks.#CL#
Escobar rushes Fossmo and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC2#
Fossmo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Escobar wants to clinch up but Fossmo keeps it at a distance.
Fossmo appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Helge Fossmo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Fossmo has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Helge Fossmo! Helge Fossmo retains his super heavyweight title!
Our winner, Helge Fossmo, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: AW 10
Date: Aug 10, 2019

#R1#
A slow jab from Times misses its intended target.
Times goes for a double leg but Fossmo avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Fossmo continues to drive forward.
Times throws a sloppy head kick and Fossmo moves out of range easily.
Fossmo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fossmo fires out a quick counter leg kick but Times just manages to avoid it.
A punch combination from Times misses.
Times tries to close the distance and clinch but Fossmo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And Fossmo counters with a quick kick to the body but Times blocks it.
Times tries to clinch up
and Fossmo counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Times moves in looking to clinch but Fossmo pushes him off.#T1#
Times dives in and grabs Fossmo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Fossmo pushes down on Times 's head and hops out.
It appears Fossmo was looking to counter with a kick there.
Times wants to land a leg kick but Fossmo is out of range. #CL2#
Times fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Fossmo, pushing him back against the ropes.#TD#
Fossmo is working on a single leg takedown against the ropes. Times can't fight it off and eventually Fossmo manages to take the fight to the floor. Times looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Fossmo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Fossmo scoring with some ground and pound.
Fossmo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fossmo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Fossmo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Times is keeping the position for now.
Fossmo trying to control the position from guard on top but Times is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Fossmo working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Times 's head.
Fossmo is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Fossmo drops back looking for a leg! Times is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Times manages to kick Fossmo off! Fossmo jumps back into Times 's guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Times working a defensive guard here.
Fossmo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Fossmo trying to control but Times is working from the bottom. #T3#
Fossmo chips away with some ground and pound.
Fossmo looking to pass the guard.
Fossmo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Times looking for a sweep. Not yet Times , not yet.
Fossmo wants to control from the top but Times keeps moving.
Fossmo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Times is trying to keep Fossmo in close. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Times fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Helge Fossmo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Justice Times .#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Times wants to clinch.
Times is looking to clinch.
Times is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fossmo was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#CL2#
Times moves into range and clinches up with Fossmo.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Times tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Fossmo just stands there and leans against the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Helge Fossmo dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Fossmo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fossmo thinks about countering with a body kick.#CL2#
Times closes the distance and pushes Fossmo back into the ropes.#BC2#
Times breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Times misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A low kick from Times misses
and Fossmo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Times throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Times throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Fossmo closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Fossmo wants to control but Times is keeping him busy.
Fossmo takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB2#
Times is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fossmo pulls his head out easily. #T1#
Fossmo scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Times is refusing to be controlled, as Fossmo sits in half guard.
Fossmo scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Fossmo looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Times with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Fossmo drops an elbow to the side of Times 's head. #SUB#
Fossmo is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Fossmo is looking for a kimura here.
Times wants to improve his position but Fossmo is controlling well.
Fossmo 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.#T2#
Times is not content to let Fossmo control the position.#SUB#
Fossmo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Fossmo is trying to control. Times wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Times trying to control but Fossmo postures up.
Times is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Fossmo is staying active.#T3##SUB#
Fossmo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Times tries to roll over but Fossmo keeps him under control.
Times has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Fossmo is working away from the top position though.
Fossmo is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Fossmo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Helge Fossmo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Times is looking for a sweep. Fossmo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Fossmo is looking to take a break and control but Times is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Fossmo seems to be looking for submissions.
Fossmo looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Times with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Times on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Fossmo is thwarting Times 's attempts to control the position.
Fossmo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Times can do to turn this around?
Times is breathing heavily.
Times tries to kick Fossmo off but Fossmo keeps his base steady and stays in 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.#SUB#
Fossmo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fossmo is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #ROC#
Times is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Helge Fossmo dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Times shoots and misses
and Times takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fossmo is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Times misses with a takedown
and Fossmo counters with a stiff right hand.
Times is still on wobbly legs! Can Fossmo finish him?
Times wants to clinch but Fossmo slips to the side
and Fossmo counters with a crisp right that sends Times to the canvas! Fossmo follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Helge Fossmo!
Helge Fossmo retains his super heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Helge Fossmo 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: AW 6
Date: Jul 12, 2019

#R1#
Tate Jr tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fossmo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tate Jr somewhat.
Fossmo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tate Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fossmo tries a quick counter leg kick but Tate Jr is wise to it.
Tate Jr misses with a lunging right hand
and Fossmo counters with a stiff right hand.
Fossmo blocks a head kick by Tate Jr.
Fossmo tries a quick counter leg kick but Tate Jr is wise to it.
Tate Jr tries to clinch but Fossmo moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Fossmo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tate Jr shoots and misses
and Fossmo counters with a straight right hand.#CL#
Tate Jr closes the distance and clinches.
Fossmo has Tate Jr pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Tate Jr manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Fossmo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#T1##BC2#
Fossmo manages to break the clinch.
Fossmo circles away from the clinch attempt
and Fossmo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fossmo is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Tate Jr throws a combination that misses
and Fossmo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Tate Jr falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Fossmo counter with a right hand.
Tate Jr is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
Tate Jr clinches up against the cage.#T2#
A short uppercut from Tate Jr.
Fossmo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Fossmo tries for a takedown. No joy.
Curtis Tate Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Helge Fossmo.
Tate Jr is trying to drag Fossmo to the mat but Fossmo just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Tate Jr is trying to pull guard but Fossmo turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Fossmo changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tate Jr fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Tate Jr tries to clinch up.#CL#
Tate Jr closes the distance and clinches. #TD2#
Fossmo has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Tate Jr is trying to keep an underhook but Fossmo manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fossmo thows a huge punch but Tate Jr dodges it nicely. #T3#
Tate Jr trying to control from the bottom.
Fossmo seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Tate Jr is trying to maintain the position but Fossmo is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Tate Jr looking for submissions off his back.
Still in half guard, Fossmo seems content to control.#SUB2#
Fossmo is trying to work for a kimura but Tate Jr is defending well.
Tate Jr wants to improve his position but Fossmo is controlling well. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Fossmo wants to control but Tate Jr is keeping him busy.
Still in half guard, Fossmo seems content to control.
Fossmo trying to control from half guard but Tate Jr is working away.
Tate Jr is trying to get back to full guard.
Fossmo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tate Jr's head.
Tate Jr trying to control from the bottom. #SUB2#
Fossmo is looking for a kimura here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fossmo looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Helge Fossmo dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Tate Jr looks to land a body kick but Fossmo moved away.
Fossmo steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Fossmo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tate Jr.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fossmo! But no joy.
Tate Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fossmo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fossmo circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Fossmo to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tate Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Fossmo moves out of range easily.
Fossmo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tate Jr throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Tate Jr tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fossmo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tate Jr somewhat.#T1#
Tate Jr gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Fossmo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Curtis Tate Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tate Jr with a lazy takedown attempt
and Fossmo makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Curtis Tate Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tate Jr darts in trying to clinch
and Fossmo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tate Jr throws a head kick that misses. #T2##CL#
Tate Jr has Fossmo up against the cage in a clinch.
Tate Jr is pressed up against the cage. Fossmo has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Tate Jr down to the mat. Tate Jr avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Tate Jr goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Tate Jr fails with the takedown.
Tate Jr shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fossmo as he jumps to the side.
Tate Jr shoots in looking for a takedown. Fossmo tries to sprawl out of it but Tate Jr keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Fossmo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Fossmo is trying to counter with his kicks.#T3#
Tate Jr throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Tate Jr shoots in but Fossmo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Tate Jr wants to clinch
and Fossmo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Helge Fossmo seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T4##TD2#
Tate Jr tries to sprawl but Fossmo drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tate Jr is looking for a sweep. Fossmo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fossmo is trying to control the action in half guard but Tate Jr is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Tate Jr trying to hold on to Fossmo's head to control him but Fossmo postures up.
Fossmo winds up and cracks Tate Jr with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Tate Jr is looking to improve his position.
Fossmo looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fossmo works his way into side control.
Tate Jr takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Helge Fossmo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Tate Jr looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fossmo was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Tate Jr fails with the takedown
and Fossmo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#TD2#
Fossmo bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Tate Jr sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Tate Jr is looking to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Tate Jr is defending against the submission attempts here by Fossmo. #SUB2#
Fossmo has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Tate Jr defend it? Fossmo steps over the head and cranks it - Tate Jr is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Fossmo!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Helge Fossmo! Helge Fossmo retains his super heavyweight title!
After winning the bout, Helge Fossmo thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: AW 4
Date: Jul 04, 2019

#R1#
Escobar shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fossmo as he avoids it easily.
It looked like Fossmo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Escobar is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fossmo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fossmo quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Escobar shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fossmo but Fossmo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Escobar doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Fossmo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Helge Fossmo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pablo Escobar .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Escobar feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#ES#
Fossmo scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Fossmo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Escobar is fending him off so far but Fossmo persists. Nope, Escobar circles away and we're back to standing.#T1#
Escobar has his takedown stuffed
and Fossmo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Escobar thinking.
Some wild striking there from Escobar .
Fossmo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Escobar doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Fossmo to counter with a crisp jab.
A jab from Escobar misses.
Fossmo quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Escobar fails with a takedown attempt.
Fossmo half committed to a counter leg kick.#T2#
Escobar looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Escobar throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Escobar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fossmo was well out of range. Poor timing from Escobar .
Fossmo quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.#TD2#
Escobar fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Fossmo to the ground. Escobar is now in Fossmo's guard.#ES#
Fossmo kicks Escobar off and gets to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Escobar shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Escobar looks winded!
Fossmo wants to improve his position but Escobar is controlling well. #T3#
Escobar trying to mount his opponent but Fossmo defends it.
Escobar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fossmo keeps working.
Fossmo is pressing down on Escobar 's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Fossmo controls Escobar momentarily but Escobar frees himself.
Fossmo looking for a sweep. Not yet Fossmo, not yet. #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.
Escobar postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Fossmo wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Fossmo looking for a guillotine here but Escobar defends easily.
Escobar wants to control from the top but Fossmo keeps moving. #SUB#
Escobar avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Escobar trying to stand up but can't free himself from Fossmo's guard.
Escobar stopping the sweep attempt from Fossmo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Helge Fossmo dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Escobar tries for a takedown but Fossmo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Escobar throws out a leg kick but Fossmo moves out of range and Escobar only half commits.
Escobar throws a leg kick but Fossmo sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Fossmo thinks about countering with a body kick.
Escobar shoots in and drives through. Fossmo sprawls well.
Fossmo thinks about countering with a body kick.
Escobar shoots in for a takedown but Fossmo shows good takedown defense.
Fossmo throwing a counter right hand but Escobar manages to avoid it.
Helge Fossmo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pablo Escobar .#TD2#
Escobar throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Fossmo tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Escobar is in Fossmo's guard.#ES#
Fossmo wriggles free and stands up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fossmo stuffs the takedown attempt from Escobar . Escobar gets slowly back to his feet.
Escobar is breathing heavily.#T1#
Escobar misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Fossmo looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Fossmo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Escobar can do to turn this around?
Escobar fails with an attempt to clinch.
And Fossmo counters with a quick kick to the body but Escobar blocks it.
Fossmo shoots in looking for a takedown. Escobar tries to sprawl out of it but Fossmo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Escobar manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Pablo Escobar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Escobar shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Escobar swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Fossmo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Escobar looks to clinch
and Fossmo counters with a nice low kick that buckles Escobar 's knee momentarily.#T2#
Escobar closes the distance but Fossmo moves to the side
letting Fossmo counter with a right hand. #TD2#
Escobar scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Fossmo manages to get back to half guard.
Fossmo trying to hold on to Escobar 's head to control him but Escobar postures up. #SUB#
Fossmo looking for submissions off his back.
Helge Fossmo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Escobar perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fossmo gets full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Fossmo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T3##SUB#
Fossmo has his foot on Escobar 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Escobar works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Fossmo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Fossmo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Escobar stops Fossmo from standing up.
Fossmo keeping moving, preventing Escobar from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Fossmo working for a triangle but Escobar defends it easily.
Escobar has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Fossmo is proving hard to escape from. #T4##SUB#
Fossmo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Fossmo can't keep his opponent in guard - Escobar advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Fossmo wants to improve his position but Escobar is controlling well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Escobar trying to control the action but Fossmo is working from the bottom.
Fossmo tries to roll over but Escobar keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Helge Fossmo dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Escobar tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fossmo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fossmo jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Fossmo keeps the fight on the outside.
An attempted straight right counter from Fossmo misses the target.
Escobar with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Fossmo counter with a right hand.
Escobar shoots in and drives through. Fossmo sprawls well.
And Fossmo counters with a quick kick to the body but Escobar blocks it.
Escobar fails with the takedown.
Fossmo looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Helge Fossmo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pablo Escobar .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Escobar scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#ES#
Fossmo throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Escobar takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Escobar tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Fossmo defends well and Escobar ends up having to push Fossmo into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Fossmo is looking to counter with a body kick.
Escobar doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Fossmo counters with a left to the body.
Escobar throws a left and a right that both miss
and Fossmo counters with a lovely straight right hand!#TD#
Fossmo closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Escobar did well to prevent Fossmo getting side control.
Fossmo is trying to control. Escobar wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Escobar on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Fossmo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Escobar has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Fossmo is working away from the top position though.
Escobar is looking for a sweep. Fossmo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
Nice strikes from Fossmo there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fossmo trying to control from half guard but Escobar is working away.
Escobar keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB#
Fossmo is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Escobar is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Fossmo has latched onto it... Big trouble! Fossmo pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Escobar is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Fossmo!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Helge Fossmo!
Helge Fossmo retains his super heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Helge Fossmo 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: AW3
Date: Jun 26, 2019

#R1#
Rodgers wants to clinch
and Fossmo counters with a low kick, right behind Rodgers 's knee.
Rodgers misses with a takedown attempt
and Fossmo counters with a solid body kick.
Rodgers throws a head kick but Fossmo moves out of range.
It looked like Fossmo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#TD#
Fossmo looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Fossmo scoring with some ground and pound. #CUT#
It looks like Travis Rodgers has been cut.#SUB2#
Rodgers had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fossmo defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fossmo is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Fossmo postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T1#
Rodgers trying to strike off his back.
Fossmo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fossmo with a nice head shot there.
Rodgers keeping moving, preventing Fossmo from controlling successfully.
Rodgers is trying to control the position but Fossmo postures up.
Fossmo landing some decent shots from guard.
Fossmo is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Fossmo stays in close to Rodgers 's body and controls the position.
Rodgers is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #SUB#
Fossmo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Fossmo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T2#
Fossmo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Fossmo lands a couple of digs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fossmo working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rodgers 's head.
Fossmo trying to control but Rodgers is working from the bottom.
Rodgers should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Fossmo sitting in guard here, content to control.
Fossmo is working Rodgers over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Rodgers tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fossmo is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #CUT#
That has opened up Travis Rodgers 's cut even more.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rodgers looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fossmo is one step ahead there.
Rodgers looks winded!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Fossmo engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T3##SUB#
Fossmo drops back looking for a leg! Rodgers is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rodgers manages to kick Fossmo off! Fossmo jumps back into Rodgers 's guard.
Fossmo works over Rodgers with some ground and pound from guard.#CUT#
The cut above Travis Rodgers 's eye is starting to cause him problems now.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Helge Fossmo!
Helge Fossmo retains his super heavyweight title!
Helge Fossmo seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: AW 1
Date: Jun 08, 2019

#R1#
Fossmo throws a low kick but Escobar moves out of range easily.
Escobar tries a quick counter leg kick but Fossmo is wise to it.
Fossmo throws a body punch but Escobar moves out of range.
A nice side step and Escobar releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Escobar thows a leg kick but Fossmo checks it
letting Fossmo counter with a right hand.
Escobar is looking to clinch.
Fossmo keeps the fight on the outside.
Fossmo throws a quick counter kick to the body but Escobar avoids it.
Escobar looks to land a combination but Fossmo avoids it well.
Fossmo is looking to counter with head kicks.
Fossmo scores with a jab. Escobar acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Escobar looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Escobar fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fossmo looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.#T1#
Escobar tries to bum rush Fossmo with a series of wild strikes but Fossmo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fossmo was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Escobar doesn't manage to clinch there - Fossmo circles away.
Fossmo swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
The fight stays on the outside here - Escobar looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Escobar throws a lazy right hand but Fossmo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fossmo jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Fossmo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #CL2#
Escobar clinches up against the ropes.
Fossmo tries to break free but Escobar pushes him back against the ropes.#BC#
Fossmo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Escobar misses with an uppercut
enabling Fossmo to counter with a crisp jab. #T2##CL2#
Escobar gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Escobar prevents Fossmo from breaking the clinch.
Fossmo wants to break the clinch but can't.
Fossmo wants to break free but Escobar has control.
Fossmo is trying to push Escobar away but Escobar has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Fossmo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fossmo checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Escobar throws a big shot that misses.
Escobar misses with a leg kick
and Fossmo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Escobar throws a series of punches but Fossmo moves out of range.
Escobar tries to clinch up
and Escobar takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3#
Escobar darts in trying to clinch
and Fossmo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL2#
Escobar closes the distance and pushes Fossmo back into the ropes.
Fossmo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Escobar has him pressed against the ropes.#BC#
Fossmo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Escobar throws a combination that misses
and Fossmo counters with a leg kick.
Escobar tries to clinch there but Fossmo circles away.
Fossmo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T4#
Escobar throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fossmo throwing a counter right hand but Escobar manages to avoid it.
Escobar tries to clinch
and Escobar takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Escobar wants to clinch
and Fossmo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Escobar tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fossmo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fossmo appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Escobar tries to clinch but Fossmo moves out of range.
Escobar will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Helge Fossmo dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Escobar tries to clinch there but Fossmo circles away.
Escobar misses with a kick to the body.
Fossmo throws a quick counter head kick but Escobar was just out of range.
Fossmo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Escobar can do to turn this around?
Escobar just misses with a punch to the body.
Fossmo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Escobar tries to clinch but Fossmo is having none of it.
Fossmo fires out a quick counter leg kick but Escobar just manages to avoid it.
Escobar throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fossmo.
Escobar swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escobar tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Fossmo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fossmo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Escobar .
Escobar misses with a body punch
and Fossmo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Escobar tries to clinch up.
Escobar tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Fossmo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Escobar misses with a double jab.
Fossmo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Pablo Escobar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Escobar takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Escobar misses with a left hand
and Fossmo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL2#
Escobar instigates a clinch. #BC#
Fossmo manages to break the clinch.
Escobar throws a leg kick
and Fossmo counters with a stiff right hand.
Escobar tries to clinch
and Fossmo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Escobar throws a combination that misses
and Fossmo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Escobar tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Fossmo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Escobar moves in looking to clinch but Fossmo pushes him off.
Escobar misses with a series of wild punches.
Fossmo appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fossmo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Escobar throws out the jab.
Fossmo is looking to counter with a body kick.#CL2#
Escobar drives through and clinches with Fossmo against the ropes.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #BC2#
Escobar escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fossmo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Escobar 's head backwards.#T3#
Escobar fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fossmo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Escobar tries to clinch up.
It looked like Fossmo was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Escobar .
Escobar looks to clinch
and Fossmo counters with a straight right hand.
Fossmo keeps the fight on the outside.
Escobar misses with a head kick.
Fossmo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Escobar fails with an attempt to clinch.
Escobar rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Fossmo counters with a solid body kick.
Escobar looks to throw a body kick
and Fossmo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Escobar is breathing heavily.
Escobar will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fossmo is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T4#
Escobar misses with a double jab
and Fossmo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Escobar thinking.
Escobar throws a sloppy head kick
letting Fossmo counter with a right hand.
Pablo Escobar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Escobar tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fossmo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Helge Fossmo is winning the standup battle so far.
Escobar tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fossmo tried to counter with a leg kick but Escobar avoided it.
Escobar closes the distance but Fossmo moves to the side
and Fossmo counters with a nice body kick.
Fossmo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Helge Fossmo dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Escobar throws a combination that misses
and Fossmo counters with a nice low kick that buckles Escobar 's knee momentarily.
Escobar misses with a head kick.
Escobar is looking to clinch.
Escobar throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Fossmo counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Escobar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fossmo swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Escobar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escobar throws a predictable looking body shot
and Fossmo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Escobar tries to clinch up
and Fossmo counters with a straight right hand.
Escobar takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Escobar throws a sloppy head kick and Fossmo moves out of range easily.
Fossmo appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#CL2#
Escobar closes the distance and clinches.
Fossmo managing to block the knees to the body from Escobar . #BC#
Fossmo breaks from the clinch.
Escobar tries to clinch there but Fossmo circles away.
Fossmo jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Escobar tries to clinch but Fossmo moves out of range.
Fossmo throws a quick counter kick to the body but Escobar avoids it.
Escobar wants to clinch but Fossmo slips to the side
and Fossmo counters with a straight right hand.
Fossmo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fossmo appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A low kick from Escobar misses
and Fossmo counters with a thumping low kick. #T2#
Escobar misses with a jab to the body
enabling Fossmo to counter with a crisp jab.
Escobar closes the distance but Fossmo moves to the side
letting Fossmo counter with a right hand.
Escobar wants to clinch
and Fossmo counters with a stiff right hand.
Fossmo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fossmo looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Escobar moves to clinch but Fossmo breaks away
and Escobar takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Escobar misses with a lunging right hand
and Fossmo counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
Escobar misses with a hook
and Fossmo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Escobar lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Fossmo backs up against the ropes.
Escobar is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And Fossmo counters with a quick kick to the body but Escobar blocks it.
Escobar is looking to clinch but Fossmo is avoiding it.
Escobar tries to clinch but Fossmo moves out of range.
Escobar tries to clinch up.
Fossmo throws a quick counter head kick but Escobar was just out of range.
Escobar has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Escobar closes the distance looking to clinch
and Fossmo counters with a straight right hand.#T4#
Escobar misses with a head kick.
It appears Fossmo was looking to counter with a kick there.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Fossmo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Escobar tries to land a body kick
and Fossmo counters with a body kick.
Fossmo circles away from the clinch attempt
and Fossmo counters with a lovely straight right hand!

And that's the end of the fight!
Helge Fossmo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Fossmo, 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Helge Fossmo!
Helge Fossmo is the new super heavyweight champion!
Helge Fossmo seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: BGKT 10
Date: Mar 29, 2019

#R1#
Mcgraugh fails in his attempt to clinch.
And Fossmo counters with a quick kick to the body but Mcgraugh blocks it.
Mcgraugh lands a nice shot that snaps Fossmo's head back.
Mcgraugh looks to land a left hand but Fossmo moved out of range nicely.
A slow jab from Mcgraugh misses its intended target.
Mcgraugh throws a low kick but it's checked well by Fossmo.
Fossmo fires out a quick counter leg kick but Mcgraugh just manages to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Mcgraugh.
Mcgraugh throws a nice looking combination but Fossmo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fossmo appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Mcgraugh swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcgraugh takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Mcgraugh throws a hook but Fossmo blocks it.
Fossmo is looking to counter punch.
Fossmo keeps the fight on the outside.#T1#
A swing and a miss from Mcgraugh.
Fossmo jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Mcgraugh throws a right hand that misses
and Fossmo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A slow jab from Mcgraugh misses its intended target.
Mcgraugh tries to clinch there but Fossmo circles away.
Fossmo lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Mcgraugh wants to clinch.
Mcgraugh takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Mcgraugh lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T2#
Mcgraugh moves in looking to clinch but Fossmo pushes him off.
Fossmo is looking to counter punch.
Mcgraugh jabs Fossmo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Corey Mcgraugh is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fossmo moves away from the strike by Mcgraugh.
Mcgraugh lands a nice looking body shot.
Mcgraugh throws an overhand right that lands on Fossmo's shoulder, as Fossmo tries to avoid the shot.
Fossmo throws a quick counter kick to the body but Mcgraugh avoids it.
Mcgraugh tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Fossmo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mcgraugh thuds a left hand into Fossmo's body.
Mcgraugh throws a shot from downtown. Fossmo moves away and avoids it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fossmo looks for the body kick but Mcgraugh saw that one coming.
Mcgraugh throws a jab but it's blocked by Fossmo.
Mcgraugh misses with a shot to the body
and Fossmo counters with a left to the body. #T3#
Mcgraugh thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mcgraugh just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromFossmo.
Mcgraugh scores with a hook to the body. Fossmo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mcgraugh misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fossmo.
Mcgraugh misses the shot to the body.
Mcgraugh scores with the left hand. Fossmo knows he should have avoided that one.
Mcgraugh throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mcgraugh with a nice cross.
Mcgraugh goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Mcgraugh scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mcgraugh connects with a body shot that sends Fossmo's belly button to the back.#T4#
Mcgraugh closes the distance but Fossmo moves to the side
and Fossmo counters with a good low kick that Mcgraugh was not able to check.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mcgraugh tries to bum rush Fossmo with a series of wild strikes but Fossmo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fossmo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fossmo slips a jab from Mcgraugh.
Mcgraugh throws a jab but it's blocked by Fossmo.
Mcgraugh scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mcgraugh throws a jab but it's blocked by Fossmo.
Fossmo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mcgraugh. Fossmo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fossmo tried to counter with a leg kick but Mcgraugh avoided it.
Mcgraugh lands the left hand.
Mcgraugh moves in looking to clinch but Fossmo pushes him off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Corey Mcgraugh dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Mcgraugh lands a body shot.
Mcgraugh wants to clinch up but Fossmo keeps it at a distance.
Mcgraugh tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fossmo was well out of range. Poor timing from Mcgraugh.
Mcgraugh missing with a left hand there. Fossmo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fossmo throwing a counter right hand but Mcgraugh manages to avoid it.
Mcgraugh lands with an uppercut that bounces Fossmo off the ropes and back into range.
Mcgraugh lands with a nice combination. Fossmo backs away looking to recover.
Fossmo ducks under a wild hook from Mcgraugh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fossmo slips under a jab.
A counter left hand to the body from Fossmo misses its target.#CL2#
Mcgraugh moves into range and clinches up with Fossmo.
Fossmo tries to circle away but Mcgraugh has him pinned against the ropes.
Fossmo takes a shot to the head. #BC#
Fossmo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T1#
Fossmo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It looked like Fossmo was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mcgraugh.
Mcgraugh lands a lovely overhand right.
Mcgraugh looks to land a right hand but Fossmo moved out of range.
Fossmo is looking to counter with head kicks.
Some wild striking there from Mcgraugh.
Fossmo thinks about countering with a body kick.
Fossmo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Mcgraugh throws a nice looking combination but Fossmo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mcgraugh lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Fossmo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mcgraugh.
Fossmo tried to counter with a leg kick but Mcgraugh avoided it.#T2#
Mcgraugh scores with a nice right hand.
Mcgraugh connects with a right hand. Fossmo shakes it off.
Mcgraugh tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fossmo staying out of range there.
It looked like Fossmo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Fossmo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mcgraugh misses with a hook. Fossmo ducked under it nicely. #CL2#
Mcgraugh closes the distance and pushes Fossmo back into the ropes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fossmo effectively controlling the action here.
Mcgraugh has Fossmo pressed against the ropes, preventing Fossmo from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mcgraugh lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mcgraugh lands a body punch.
Mcgraugh creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Fossmo's defenses.
Mcgraugh lands a nice uppercut.#T3#
Mcgraugh keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Fossmo's efforts to push away.#BC#
Fossmo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mcgraugh connects with a jab.
Mcgraugh throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mcgraugh connects with a nice looking jab.
Mcgraugh throws a big shot that misses.
Mcgraugh cracks Fossmo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Mcgraugh throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mcgraugh connects with a jab.
Mcgraugh connects with a looping right hand.
Mcgraugh looks to land a left hand but Fossmo moved out of range nicely.
Fossmo half committed to a counter leg kick.#T4#
Mcgraugh misses the body punch
and Fossmo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fossmo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mcgraugh.#CL2#
Mcgraugh gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Fossmo is trying to push Mcgraugh away but Mcgraugh has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Mcgraugh working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mcgraugh has Fossmo pressed against the ropes, preventing Fossmo from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mcgraugh misses with a punch to the body.
Mcgraugh lands an uppercut.
Mcgraugh scores with a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Mcgraugh.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Still in the clinch, Mcgraugh scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mcgraugh lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fossmo has had enough of the clinch but Mcgraugh keeps him there for the moment.
Fossmo is trying to push Mcgraugh away but Mcgraugh has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
A right handed body shot lands from Mcgraugh.
Mcgraugh has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mcgraugh lands a shoulder strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Corey Mcgraugh showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Mcgraugh scores with a sloppy right hand. Fossmo should have avoided that one.
Fossmo staying out of range there.
Fossmo attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Mcgraugh tries to bum rush Fossmo with a series of wild strikes but Fossmo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
It appears Fossmo was looking to counter with a kick there.
Mcgraugh takes a swing at Fossmo's ribcage but misses.
Fossmo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mcgraugh.
A little feinted left hand from Fossmo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Fossmo fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mcgraugh checks it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcgraugh lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fossmo circles away quickly and effectively.
Fossmo thinks about countering with a body kick.
Mcgraugh throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It looked like Fossmo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mcgraugh darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Mcgraugh comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T1#
Mcgraugh misses with a double jab.
Fossmo needs to keep his hands up - Mcgraugh had a free shot at his head there.
Fossmo misses with a body kick.
Mcgraugh fails to land with a series of punches. #CL2#
Mcgraugh gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mcgraugh misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mcgraugh keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Fossmo's efforts to push away.
Mcgraugh misses with a punch to the body.
Corey Mcgraugh seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Mcgraugh tries to throw a body punch but Fossmo avoids it by throwing Mcgraugh back against the ropes.
Fossmo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Mcgraugh.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Fossmo as Mcgraugh tries to tie him up. #T2#
Mcgraugh misses with the head strike.
Mcgraugh doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fossmo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Fossmo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mcgraugh lands an elbow just above Fossmo 's eye.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mcgraugh.
Mcgraugh lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fossmo backwards.
Mcgraugh working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fossmo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Mcgraugh lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mcgraugh is looking to control Fossmo's arms but Fossmo gets an underhook and turns him. Now Mcgraugh has his back to the ropes.
Fossmo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mcgraugh taking a breather.
Fossmo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mcgraugh lands with a right to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mcgraugh cracks Fossmo with a nice body shot.
Mcgraugh lands with a short shot to the head.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Mcgraugh throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mcgraugh lands an elbow inside. #CUT2#
It looks like Helge Fossmo has been cut.#T3#
Mcgraugh lands an elbow inside that Fossmo shrugs off.
A short right from Mcgraugh on the inside.
Mcgraugh lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mcgraugh lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fossmo or not.
Mcgraugh presses Fossmo against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Mcgraugh lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mcgraugh lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mcgraugh working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mcgraugh misses with a punch to the body.
Mcgraugh throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fossmos head.
Mcgraugh lands a left hand.
Mcgraugh lands with a right to the head.
Mcgraugh pushes Fossmo back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mcgraugh tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mcgraugh lands a body punch.
Mcgraugh scores with a hook to the body.
Fossmo looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Mcgraugh lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mcgraugh misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right handed body shot lands from Mcgraugh. #T4#
Mcgraugh lands with a short shot to the head.
Fossmo prevents a body shot from Mcgraugh.
Mcgraugh lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fossmo backwards.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Mcgraugh throws an elbow but misses.
Mcgraugh is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A shot in the inside from Mcgraugh.
Mcgraugh lands a body punch.
Fossmo is trying to push Mcgraugh away but Mcgraugh has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.#BC2#
Mcgraugh's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mcgraugh jabs Fossmo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Fossmo on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#ROC2#
Fossmo is rocked!
A lazy left from Mcgraugh finds it's target.
Oh Fossmo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mcgraugh lands with a straight right. Fossmo didn't see that one coming.
Corey Mcgraugh seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fossmo drops his guard momentarily, allowing Mcgraugh to crack him with a picture perfect lead left hook! Boom! Down goes Fossmo! Oh, he's in big trouble - I don't like his chances here as the referee's count reaches 5. 6,7,8,9...10! He's out! Mcgraugh takes it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Corey Mcgraugh!
Corey Mcgraugh is the new super heavyweight champion!

Event: BGKT 9
Date: Mar 01, 2019

#R1#
BangYou sizes up Fossmo with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
BangYou misses with a head kick.
Fossmo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Fossmo slips under a jab.#CL#
Fossmo gets tackled into the ropes by BangYou. BangYou maintains the clinch.
BangYou lands a nice elbow. #CUT#
It looks like Helge Fossmo has been cut.
Fossmo takes a shot to the head.
BangYou with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Fossmo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Fossmo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Knees in the clinch landing for BangYou.
Fossmo looks winded!
BangYou scores with a knee to the head.
A short uppercut from BangYou.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. BangYou obliges.
BangYou utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
BangYou utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
BangYou unloads a knee to the mid-section.
BangYou unloads a knee to the mid-section. Fossmo lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. #T1#
BangYou lands a knee to the head.
BangYou creates a bit of space and fires a knee right up the middle, almost lifting Fossmo off his feet and sending him crashing to the canvas! Fossmo is trying to get back to his feet but his equilibrium is completely gone! The referee has called it off! This fight is over! BangYou is jumping up and down like a mad man, celebrating with his cornermen.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Aiu BangYou!

Event: Winter Brawl
Date: Jan 26, 2019

#R1#
Fossmo circles away from the clinch attempt.
A little jabbing left from Fossmo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fossmo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A big left from BangYou misses.
Fossmo steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Danga de danga de dang - BangYou scores with a four punch combination!
BangYou looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Aiu BangYou seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
BangYou misses with a few strikes there.
And Fossmo responds with a good body kick, but BangYou manages to step out the way in time.
BangYou lands with a right hand.
BangYou loads up on a big right hand but Fossmo slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
BangYou throws a lazy uppercut
letting Fossmo counter with a right hand.
BangYou takes a swing at Fossmo's ribcage but misses. #CL#
BangYou moves into the clinch.#T1#
A short uppercut from BangYou.
A short right from BangYou. #KD#
BangYou drops Fossmo with a big knee straight up the middle! Fossmo is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #CUT#
It looks like Helge Fossmo has been cut.
Fossmo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by BangYou. BangYou obviously looking to wear him down.
BangYou tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fossmo was well out of range. Poor timing from BangYou.
Fossmo now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
BangYou buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
BangYou swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
BangYou throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Fossmo on the side of the head.
BangYou swings widly with a right hand
and Fossmo counters with a stiff right hand. #CL#
BangYou fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Fossmo, pushing him back against the cage.#T2#
BangYou lands a hook to the side of the head.
BangYou crunches a lovely knee into Fossmo's ribcage.
Fossmo looks winded!
BangYou landing knees to the body.
BangYou using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A short right from BangYou.
BangYou lands an elbow inside that Fossmo shrugs off.
BangYou landing some nice looking knees to the body.
BangYou putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Fossmo in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
BangYou landing knees to the body.
BangYou leaning his opponent against the cage.
BangYou lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
BangYou working Fossmo over with knees to the body.
A bit of stalling here from BangYou.
BangYou softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
BangYou working Fossmo over with knees to the body.
BangYou lands a knee to the head.
BangYou putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Fossmo in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
BangYou lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fossmo backwards. #T3#
BangYou lands a knee to the body.
BangYou lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #ROC#
Fossmo is rocked!
BangYou has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Fossmo - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from BangYou, and another! Fossmo is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Aiu BangYou!
Aiu BangYou retains his super heavyweight title!

Event: BGKT 5
Date: Jan 01, 2019

#R1#
McGregor swings widly with a right hand
and Fossmo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fossmo steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from McGregor. That one must have hurt.
McGregor throws the kick towards the body but Fossmo avoids it.
McGregor misses with a combination
and Fossmo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McGregor dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fossmo has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Fossmo there as he acknowledges the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGregor throws a right hand that Fossmo ducks under and follows up with a left that Fossmo also avoids with ease.
Ricco McGregor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGregor throws a right and a left that Fossmo avoids nicely.
Fossmo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McGregor. #T1#
Fossmo scoring well with a low kick there.
McGregor takes a swing at Fossmo's ribcage but misses.
McGregor misses with a series of wild punches.
McGregor throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fossmo is trying to counter with his kicks.
McGregor falls off balance throwing a combination
and Fossmo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McGregor scores with a nice strike.#T2#
McGregor throws a combination. Fossmo tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
McGregor lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Fossmo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw 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!
McGregor throws a right and a left that both miss.
McGregor connects with a solid leg kick.
A punch combination from McGregor misses.
McGregor throws a wild body kick that Fossmo sees coming a mile off.
Ricco McGregor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McGregor misses with a leg kick.
Fossmo follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
McGregor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fossmo replies with a solid counter kick to the body but McGregor blocks it well.#T3#
McGregor tries to bum rush Fossmo with a series of wild strikes but Fossmo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McGregor misses with a combination
and Fossmo counters with a low kick, right behind McGregor 's knee.
Fossmo avoids the body shot from McGregor.
McGregor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fossmo is trying to counter with his kicks.
A right-left combo lands from McGregor.
McGregor throws a left and a right that both miss
and Fossmo counters with a nice body kick.
McGregor misses with a leg kick
and Fossmo counters with a right hand to the body.
McGregor throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fossmo.
Fossmo blocks a head kick by McGregor.
Fossmo throws a fast counter high kick but McGregor manages to duck under it in time.#T4#
McGregor rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fossmo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fossmo takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGregor throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and McGregor takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McGregor throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Fossmo counters with a straight right hand.
McGregor throws a combination that misses
and Fossmo counters with a straight right hand.
McGregor throws a chopping leg kick but Fossmo manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sloppy strikes from McGregor. Those never looked like landing.
McGregor throws a sloppy body shot
and Fossmo counters with a good low kick that McGregor was not able to check.
McGregor is looking to wear down Fossmo with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
McGregor swinging wildly here.
Fossmo is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ricco McGregor dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
A combination from McGregor does no damage.
Fossmo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
McGregor throws a series of punches but Fossmo moves out of range.
Fossmo follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
McGregor swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Fossmo to counter with a crisp jab.
McGregor looks to score with a jab to the body but Fossmo is just out of range.
Fossmo appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
McGregor throws a left and a right that both miss
and Fossmo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fossmo dodges the punch combination from McGregor.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fossmo blocks a head kick by McGregor.
McGregor will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Fossmo was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
McGregor throws a head kick but Fossmo moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Fossmo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
McGregor misses with a combination
and Fossmo counters with a low kick, right behind McGregor 's knee.
McGregor throws a combination that misses
and Fossmo counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Ricco McGregor is winning the standup battle so far.
McGregor throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fossmo only half commits to the counter leg kick.
McGregor falls off balance throwing a combination
and Fossmo counters with a nice uppercut.
Fossmo dodges the punch combination from McGregor.
McGregor misses with a two punch combination.
Fossmo follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
No joy there for McGregor, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T2#
Some wild striking there from McGregor.
Fossmo counters with a body kick.
McGregor misses the body punch
and Fossmo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McGregor swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Fossmo counter with a right hand.
McGregor throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McGregor misses with a wild combination.
McGregor backing away here, and Fossmo unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGregor misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fossmo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McGregor finds it's way round the side to connect with Fossmo's head. #T3#
Fossmo connects with an inside leg kick.
McGregor lands with an overhand left.
Fossmo scores with a nice body kick.
McGregor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fossmo can do to turn this around?
McGregor is looking to score with low kicks.
Fossmo tries a quick counter leg kick but McGregor is wise to it.
A head kick misses from McGregor.
Fossmo counters with a body kick.
McGregor misses with a two punch combination.
McGregor throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fossmo.
Fossmo follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
McGregor fails to land with a series of punches.
McGregor lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fossmo circles away quickly and effectively.
A little jabbing left from Fossmo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fossmo misses with a body kick.
Ricco McGregor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T4#
Fossmo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McGregor.
Fossmo tries a quick counter leg kick but McGregor is wise to it.
McGregor lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fossmo circles away quickly and effectively.
McGregor lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fossmo circles away quickly and effectively.
A bone on bone clash there as Fossmo blocks the leg kick.
Fossmo follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
McGregor tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Fossmo is able to avoid easily.
Fossmo tries a quick counter leg kick but McGregor is wise to it.
McGregor throws a combination that misses
and Fossmo counters with a good low kick that McGregor was not able to check.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGregor throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Fossmo counters with a thumping low kick.
McGregor misses with a double jab
and Fossmo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ricco McGregor dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
McGregor throws a sloppy head kick
letting Fossmo counter with a right hand.
McGregor throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A nice side step and Fossmo releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
McGregor throws a right and a left that Fossmo avoids nicely.
Fossmo moves out of range of the strikes.
McGregor tries to bum rush Fossmo with a series of wild strikes but Fossmo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And Fossmo responds with a good body kick, but McGregor manages to step out the way in time.
Fossmo throws a low kick but McGregor moves out of range easily.
A low kick from McGregor misses
and Fossmo counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGregor swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Fossmo counters with a straight right hand.
McGregor throws a head kick that misses.
Fossmo flicks out a counter leg kick but McGregor steps away.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from McGregor lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Fossmo has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Fossmo and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Fossmo throws out a counter right but McGregor avoids it with no problem.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Jab, jab by McGregor - just one landing.
McGregor pivots, looking for a leg kick but Fossmo is out of range and McGregor settles back down.
Sloppy strikes from McGregor. Those never looked like landing.
Fossmo dodges the punch combination from McGregor.
McGregor is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
McGregor rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fossmo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
It seemed like Fossmo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Fossmo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McGregor throws a hook but Fossmo avoids it easily.
Fossmo tries a quick counter leg kick but McGregor is wise to it.
McGregor fails to land with a series of punches.
Fossmo raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#T2#
McGregor misses with a combination
and Fossmo counters with a thumping low kick.
Fossmo lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
McGregor swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Fossmo counter with a right hand.
McGregor rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fossmo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fossmo only half commits to the counter leg kick.
McGregor throws a right and a left that both miss.
McGregor is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
McGregor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fossmo feints a counter leg kick.
McGregor throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Fossmo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGregor fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fossmo steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
McGregor throws a combination that misses
and Fossmo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
McGregor fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A combination from McGregor does no damage.
Fossmo avoids a kick to the body.
Fossmo counters with a body kick.
McGregor misses with the combination.
Fossmo was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
McGregor throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Fossmo counters with a good low kick that McGregor was not able to check.
McGregor falls off balance throwing a combination
and Fossmo makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
McGregor swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McGregor takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4#
A combination from McGregor does no damage.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fossmo! But no joy.
McGregor scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Fossmo slips a jab and a cross from McGregor.
McGregor misses with a combination
and Fossmo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fossmo throws a half hearted mid kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGregor misses with a jab, cross combination.
A combination from McGregor does no damage.
Fossmo tries a quick counter leg kick but McGregor is wise to it.
Helge Fossmo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ricco McGregor is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McGregor throws a hook but Fossmo blocks it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ricco McGregor showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McGregor 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricco McGregor!

Event: BGKT 4
Date: Dec 18, 2018

#R1#
Miranda throws a left and a right that both miss
and Fossmo counters with a nice kick to the body.
Miranda throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fossmo is looking to counter punch.
Miranda lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Miranda misses with the combination.
Miranda misses with a body shot
and Fossmo makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Miranda really felt that one!
Miranda swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Fossmo counters with a nice low kick that buckles Miranda's knee momentarily.
Miranda falls off balance throwing a combination
and Fossmo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A combination from Miranda does no damage.
Fossmo is looking to counter punch.
Miranda swings for the body but Fossmo moves out of range.
Fossmo ducks under a wild hook from Miranda.
Fossmo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Miranda misses with a few strikes there. #T1#
Miranda swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Fossmo counters with a straight right hand.
Miranda looks to land a combination but Fossmo avoids it well.
Miranda misses with a combination
and Fossmo counters with a solid body kick.
Miranda swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Miranda throws a left and a right that both miss
and Fossmo counters with a straight right hand.
Miranda misses with a jab to the body
and Fossmo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Miranda throws a sloppy head kick
and Fossmo counters with a straight right hand.
Miranda falls off balance throwing a combination
and Fossmo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Miranda throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Miranda ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fossmo moves away.
Fossmo throws a quick counter kick to the body but Miranda avoids it.
Fossmo is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T2#
Miranda closes the distance and lands a one-two.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Miranda tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Miranda rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fossmo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fossmo thinks about countering with a body kick.
Miranda misses with an uppercut
and Fossmo counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Miranda misses with a double jab
and Fossmo counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Miranda throws an off balance right hand
and Fossmo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fossmo blocks a jab.
Miranda throws a right and a left that both miss.
Randell Miranda is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Miranda misses with a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Miranda. #T3#
Miranda misses with a series of wild punches.
Miranda misses with a combination
and Miranda takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Miranda throws a right hand that Fossmo ducks under and follows up with a left that Fossmo also avoids with ease.
Fossmo quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Miranda misses with a combination
and Fossmo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC#
Miranda is rocked!
Miranda throws a left and a right that both miss
and Fossmo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Miranda is still on wobbly legs! Can Fossmo finish him?
Miranda drops his guard momentarily, allowing Fossmo to crack him with a picture perfect lead left hook! Boom! Down goes Miranda! Oh, he's in big trouble - I don't like his chances here as the referee's count reaches 5. 6,7,8,9...10! He's out! Fossmo takes it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Helge Fossmo!
Our winner, Helge Fossmo, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: CT 17
Date: Nov 19, 2018

#R1#
Nukem throws a right hand that misses
letting Fossmo counter with a right hand.
Duke Nukem seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nukem thuds his right hand into Fossmo's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nukem is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fossmo.
Fossmo was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Nukem paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nukem throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nukem lands with an overhand left.
Nukem throws a right hand that Fossmo ducks under and follows up with a left that Fossmo also avoids with ease.
Fossmo slips under a jab.
Fossmo flicks out a counter leg kick but Nukem steps away.
Fossmo defending well as Nukem loads up on a big left hand.
Nukem backing away here, and Fossmo unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Nukem connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Fossmo's hands.
Fossmo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nukem.#KD#
Nukem lands a left and a right that send Fossmo crashing to the mat, dazed. Nukem thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#
Fossmo is rocked!
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!
Fossmo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nukem.#T1#
A nice inside leg kick there by Nukem. That's going to slow Fossmo down.
Nukem throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fossmo was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Fossmo slips under a jab from Nukem.
Nukem throws a hook but Fossmo blocks it.
Fossmo doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Nukem looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nukem connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Fossmo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fossmo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nukem.
Nukem throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A nice side step and Fossmo releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Fossmo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nukem fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fossmo manages to avoid it.
Nukem throws a right and a left that both miss.#T2#
Nukem misses with a hook. Fossmo ducked under it nicely.
Nukem misses with an uppercut. Fossmo saw that one coming.
Fossmo moves away from the strike by Nukem.
A little jabbing left from Fossmo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nukem misses with a hook. Fossmo ducked under it nicely.
Fossmo steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Fossmo slips a straight right by Nukem.
Fossmo tries a quick counter leg kick but Nukem is wise to it.
Fossmo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nukem.
Fossmo appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nukem thuds a left hand into Fossmo's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nukem scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fossmo doesn't seem bothered though.
Fossmo on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nukem's corner calls for a 1-2. Nukem obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nukem lands with a thumping leg kick. #T3##TD#
Nukem shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Fossmo's guard.
Nukem is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Nukem works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Nukem wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fossmo keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nukem working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Nukem is looking to take a break and control but Fossmo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nukem looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T4#
Nukem is controlling the pace.
Nukem works his way into full mount!
Nukem sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB#
Nukem working for a submission but Fossmo is keeping him at bay.
Fossmo wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Nukem with good strikes from the mount here!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nukem lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Duke Nukem dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Nukem lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A big right from Nukem misses.
Fossmo only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Nukem cracks Fossmo with a good jab.
Nukem lands a nice hook to Fossmo's body. Fossmo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nukem lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nukem throws a body shot but no joy.
Nukem connects with a leg kick. Fossmo looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Nukem throws a nice outside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fossmo checks a leg kick nicely.
Fossmo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fossmo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And Fossmo responds with a good body kick, but Nukem manages to step out the way in time.
Nukem looks to land a right hand but Fossmo moved out of range.
Fossmo throws out a counter right but Nukem avoids it with no problem.
Nukem throws an overhand right that lands on Fossmo's shoulder, as Fossmo tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
Nukem lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#TD#
Nukem shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Nukem showed some decent athleticism there.
Nukem lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Fossmo! More strikes land and this one is all over! Nukem jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Duke Nukem!
Duke Nukem retains his heavyweight title!
Duke Nukem gave a mention to Sin City Allstars in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: Veterans Clash
Date: Nov 10, 2018

#R1#
Nukem lands a leg kick that knocks Fossmo off balance momentarily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Nukem.
Nukem throws a body punch but Fossmo moves out of range.
Nice cross by Nukem.
Fossmo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fossmo tried to counter with a leg kick but Nukem avoided it.
Nukem 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.
Nukem misses with a low kick.
Fossmo half committed to a counter leg kick.
Fossmo ducks under a wild hook from Nukem.
Nukem slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nukem darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nukem scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nukem tests Fossmo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nukem displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fossmo throws out the jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#KD2#
Nukem cracks Fossmo with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Nukem has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Fossmo to stand back up!#CUT2#
It looks like Helge Fossmo has been cut.
Fossmo moves out of range of the leg kick from Nukem.#T1##KD2#
Nukem lands a big right hand that sends Fossmo crashing to the mat! Nukem stays standing though and waves Fossmo back to his feet!
Nukem closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Fossmo! Nukem dives in looking to finish! Fossmo is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Duke Nukem!
Duke Nukem is the new heavyweight champion!
After the big win, Duke Nukem made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Sin City Allstars and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: Night of Champions
Date: Oct 26, 2018

#R1#
Miranda misses with a double jab
and Fossmo counters with a nice uppercut.
Miranda throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Fossmo to counter with a crisp jab. #TD#
Fossmo manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Miranda on his heels. He'll look to pass Miranda's guard now, I'm sure.
Fossmo throws a big elbow that misses.
Miranda utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fossmo with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB#
Fossmo 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. Fossmo seems to have locked his on tight now - Miranda screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Fossmo, as he picks up the win!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Helge Fossmo!
Helge Fossmo is the new heavyweight champion!
Helge Fossmo decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Clash Bash
Date: Oct 06, 2018

#R1#
Robbins scores with a jab to the body.
Some wild striking there from Robbins.
Fossmo moves forwards but Robbins connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Robbins misses with a wild body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fossmo! But no joy.
Robbins connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Fossmo momentarily.
Fossmo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Robbins just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fossmo throws a solid leg kick but Robbins takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Fossmo.
Robbins rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Fossmo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've been told by Robbins's head coaches at Marty Robbin's Fight Ranch™ that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Robbins looks to land a left hand but Fossmo moved out of range nicely.
Fossmo was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#T1##CL#
Robbins closes the distance and clinches.
Robbins lands a right hand.
Fossmo tries to circle away but Robbins has him pinned against the ropes.
Fossmo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Robbins has him pressed against the ropes.
Robbins working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Robbins working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fossmo takes an elbow to the temple. #BC#
Robbins breaks the clinch.
Marty Robbins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Robbins lands a jab to the head.
Robbins throws a predictable looking body shot
and Fossmo counters with a straight right hand.
Robbins throws a sloppy body shot
and Fossmo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Robbins thinking.
Robbins connects with a looping right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A slow jab from Robbins misses its intended target.
Fossmo counters with a body kick.
Robbins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fossmo. #CL#
Robbins closes the distance and pushes Fossmo back into the ropes.#T2#
Robbins prevents Fossmo from breaking the clinch.
Robbins comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#
It looks like Helge Fossmo has been cut.#BC#
Robbins manages to break the clinch.
Robbins misses with a hook. Fossmo ducked under it nicely.
Robbins swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Fossmo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Robbins misses with a body shot.
Fossmo replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Robbins blocks it well.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Robbins.#CL#
Robbins rushes Fossmo and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Robbins lands a nice uppercut.
Robbins gets through Fossmo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC#
Robbins breaks from the clinch.
Decent striking displayed by Robbins there.#KD#
Robbins staggers Fossmo with a jab and knocks him down with a follow up straight! Fossmo looks in trouble, will he beat the count?! The count has reached 5 and he's only back to 1 knee - it's going to be close! 6,7,8 - he's up! Just in time and the ref is going to let the fight continue!#ROC#
Fossmo is rocked!#T3#
Robbins closes the distance and catches Fossmo with a lead hook that drops him to the canvas! Fossmo is clearly dazed and struggling here! 3,4,5,6,7 and Fossmo is up to his feet but the referee has called it off! Fossmo is still far too wobbly and he's not going to allow the fight to continue! Robbins takes it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Marty Robbins!
Marty Robbins is the new heavyweight champion!
A victorious Marty Robbins thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: CT 13
Date: Sep 28, 2018

#R1#
An inside leg kick from Miranda misses.
Fossmo doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Miranda throws a leg kick that is checked
and Fossmo counters with a nice uppercut.
Miranda misses with a wild combination.
A nice side step and Fossmo releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Miranda misses with an uppercut
and Fossmo finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Miranda misses with a double jab.
Miranda throws a poor cross that misses
and Fossmo counters with a nice body shot.
Miranda swinging wildly here.
Fossmo replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Miranda blocks it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miranda looks to land a combination. Fossmo sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Miranda misses with a series of wild punches. #T1#
Miranda throws a right and a left that both miss.
A countering left hand to the body from Fossmo misses.
Miranda swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Miranda throws a left and a right that both miss
and Fossmo counters with an inside leg kick.
Miranda misses with a hook. Fossmo ducked under it nicely.
Randell Miranda is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Miranda misses with a double jab
and Miranda takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Miranda misses with a combination
and Fossmo counters with a low kick, right behind Miranda 's knee.
Fossmo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Miranda tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fossmo paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Miranda closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD2#
Fossmo has clasped his hands together around Miranda's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fossmo content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Miranda takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain. #ROC2#
Miranda is rocked!
A big shot lands for Fossmo! That's hurt Miranda! Will he recover? Fossmo fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Helge Fossmo! Helge Fossmo retains his heavyweight title!
Helge Fossmo decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: CT 10
Date: Sep 07, 2018

#R1#
A punch combination from Miranda misses.
Fossmo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Miranda throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fossmo.
An attempted straight right counter from Fossmo misses the target.
Miranda swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Fossmo counter with a right hand. #TD#
Miranda gets caught flat footed, as Fossmo shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Fossmo throwing strikes from guard but Miranda blocks nicely.
Fossmo engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Fossmo has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fossmo's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Fossmo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1##SUB#
Fossmo drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Miranda manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Fossmo has Miranda in his guard.#REVB#
Fossmo is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Miranda must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Fossmo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Miranda doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Miranda manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Fossmo is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Miranda rolls with it to try and escape but Fossmo cranks on the arm and Miranda is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Helge Fossmo!
Helge Fossmo retains his heavyweight title!
After winning the bout, Helge Fossmo thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: CT KILLZONE 8
Date: Aug 31, 2018

#R1#
Nice sprawl there from Fossmo as Thomas shoots in.
Thomas should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Fossmo stuffs the takedown.
Thomas tries for a takedown but Fossmo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Helge Fossmo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Will Thomas.
Thomas fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Fossmo avoids it really well and circles away.
Thomas tries to clinch but Fossmo moves away
and Fossmo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas tries for a takedown but Fossmo circles away easily
and Fossmo counters with a straight right hand.
Thomas tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Fossmo defends well and Thomas ends up having to push Fossmo into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
As Thomas backs away, Fossmo returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T1##TD#
Fossmo dives in and scores a takedown into Thomas's guard.#SUB#
Fossmo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Fossmo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Fossmo working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Thomas's head.
Thomas wants to sweep but no luck.
Fossmo postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Fossmo controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Thomas trying to keep a closed guard but Fossmo is proving a slippery customer.
Fossmo lands a couple of digs.
Fossmo preventing the sweep.
Thomas looks winded!
Fossmo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
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.#T2#
Thomas working a defensive guard here. #SU#
Fossmo gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Fossmo stuffs the takedown.
Fossmo thinks about countering with a body kick.
Thomas has a takedown stuffed.
Thomas fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Fossmo throws a quick counter kick to the body but Thomas avoids it.#TD#
Fossmo closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Thomas did well to prevent Fossmo getting side control.#T3#
Fossmo is nestled in close to Thomas, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Fossmo winds up and cracks Thomas with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Fossmo lands with a punch from half guard.
Fossmo is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Fossmo is taking a breather. Thomas says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Fossmo winds up and cracks Thomas with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #ROC#
Thomas is rocked!
Fossmo lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Thomas! More strikes land and this one is all over! Fossmo jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Helge Fossmo!
Helge Fossmo retains his heavyweight title!
A victorious Helge Fossmo thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: CT KILLZONE 7
Date: Aug 16, 2018

#R1#
Thomas swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Fossmo appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Thomas is looking to clinch but Fossmo is avoiding it.
Thomas throws an off balance right hand
and Fossmo counters with a slapping leg kick.
Thomas darts in looking for a takedown but Fossmo gets double underhooks and turns Thomas into the ropes.
Fossmo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Thomas tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Fossmo defends well and Thomas ends up having to push Fossmo into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Will Thomas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fossmo circles away from the clinch attempt.
And Fossmo counters with a quick kick to the body but Thomas blocks it.
Thomas tries to clinch there but Fossmo circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas moves to clinch but Fossmo breaks away
and Fossmo counters with a body kick that stops Thomas in his tracks momentarily.
Thomas shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fossmo as he avoids it easily.
As Thomas backs away, Fossmo returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Helge Fossmo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Will Thomas.#T1#
Thomas fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fossmo was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Thomas tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fossmo swivels and escapes.
A little feinted left hand from Fossmo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Fossmo checks a low kick from Thomas.
Fossmo jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Thomas tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fossmo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Thomas somewhat.
Thomas tries for a takedown but Fossmo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Fossmo was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#TD#
Fossmo gets the takedown into side control.
Fossmo in side control lands a decent elbow.
Fossmo 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.#T2#
Fossmo scoring with punches from side control. #CUT#
It looks like Will Thomas has been cut.
Fossmo happy to just control the position for now.
Fossmo landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Thomas really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fossmo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fossmo cracks Thomas with a big elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Thomas is wriggling around trying to escape but Fossmo has hooked up a rear naked choke! Is it over??? Is it... you're damn right it is! Thomas taps out and Fossmo picks up the big win! Great work there by Fossmo!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Helge Fossmo!
Helge Fossmo retains his heavyweight title!
Helge Fossmo thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: CT KILLZONE 5
Date: Aug 02, 2018

#R1#
Mcgraugh throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Fossmo to counter with a crisp jab.
Mcgraugh is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fossmo.
Fossmo appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Mcgraugh.
An attempted straight right counter from Fossmo misses the target.#CL2#
Mcgraugh closes the distance and clinches.
Mcgraugh makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mcgraugh scores with a shoulder strike. #TD#
Fossmo wants the takedown. Mcgraugh is fighting it off but Fossmo persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Mcgraugh's guard against the ropes.
Fossmo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mcgraugh works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mcgraugh really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fossmo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fossmo controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
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.
Fossmo sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mcgraugh's guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mcgraugh can do anything to dispel that myth.#T1#
Fossmo controlling the action here.
Fossmo looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Mcgraugh with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Mcgraugh is looking to improve his position.
Fossmo working the head and body with strikes.
Fossmo stalling.
Fossmo drops an elbow to the side of Mcgraugh's head. #SUB#
Fossmo has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Mcgraugh defend it? Fossmo steps over the head and cranks it - Mcgraugh is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Fossmo!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Helge Fossmo!
Helge Fossmo retains his heavyweight title!
After winning the bout, Helge Fossmo thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: CT KILLZONE 3
Date: Jul 17, 2018

#R1#
Balboa gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Fossmo counters with a straight right hand.
Balboa misses with a takedown
enabling Fossmo to counter with a crisp jab.
Balboa has his takedown stuffed
and Fossmo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rocky Balboa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Balboa has his takedown stuffed
and Fossmo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balboa wants to clinch
and Fossmo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Balboa gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Fossmo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Balboa thinking.
Fossmo keeps the fight on the outside.
Fossmo throws a fast counter high kick but Balboa manages to duck under it in time.
Balboa shoots and misses
and Fossmo counters with a straight right hand.
Fossmo moves out of range of the body kick from Balboa.
Balboa with a poor takedown
and Fossmo counters with a nice low kick that buckles Balboa's knee momentarily.
Balboa shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Fossmo pinned against the ropes. Fossmo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Fossmo doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#TD2#
Fossmo shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Balboa's guard.#T2##SUB2#
Fossmo drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Fossmo as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Balboa screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Fossmo! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Helge Fossmo! Helge Fossmo retains his heavyweight title!
An out of breath Helge Fossmo thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: CT KILLZONE
Date: Jul 05, 2018

#R1#
Tate misses with a takedown
enabling Fossmo to counter with a crisp jab.
Tate throws a head kick that misses.
Tate looks to land a combination but Fossmo avoids it well.
Fossmo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A head kick by Tate misses
and Fossmo counters with a lovely shot to the body.#TD#
Tate tries to sprawl but Fossmo drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Tate looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fossmo lands with a punch from half guard.
Fossmo controlling the action here.
Tate taking some punishment here, with Fossmo in his half guard. #T1#
Fossmo looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Tate wants to control but Fossmo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Tate trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Fossmo manages to pass to mount!
Fossmo postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Tate looks a forlorn figure. #CUT#
It looks like Tommy Tate has been cut.
Tate looks winded!
Fossmo looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here. #SUB#
Fossmo is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Fossmo extends the arm and Tate is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Helge Fossmo!
Helge Fossmo retains his heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Helge Fossmo thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: CT 1
Date: Jun 27, 2018

#R1#
Goats misses with a takedown attempt
and Fossmo counters with a left to the body.
Goats tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fossmo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Goats somewhat.
Goats doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Fossmo counters with a nice leg kick.
Helge Fossmo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Travis Goats.
Goats doesn't manage to clinch there - Fossmo circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goats tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fossmo was well out of range. Poor timing from Goats.
Goats tries to bum rush Fossmo with a series of wild strikes but Fossmo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fossmo is looking to counter with a body kick.
Goats closes the distance looking to clinch
and Fossmo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Goats pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Travis Goats seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Goats looks to throw a body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Goats wants to clinch
and Fossmo counters with a nice body kick.
Goats with a poor takedown
and Fossmo counters with a nice leg kick.
Goats tries to clinch
and Fossmo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Goats misses with a takedown attempt - Fossmo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Fossmo jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Goats looks winded!#T2#
Goats tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Fossmo counters with an inside leg kick.
Fossmo circles away from the clinch attempt
and Fossmo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Goats misses with a takedown attempt
letting Fossmo counter with a right hand.
Goats falls off balance throwing a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#TD#
Fossmo closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Goats did well to prevent Fossmo getting side control.#T3#
Fossmo winds up and cracks Goats with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Goats has hold of Fossmo's hands but Fossmo slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Fossmo is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Fossmo is trying for a kimura here. Goats looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Fossmo wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Helge Fossmo!
Helge Fossmo is the new heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking Helge Fossmo thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 23, 2018

#R1#
Aybara throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aybara throws a lazy uppercut
and Fossmo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Aybara throws an off balance right hand
and Fossmo counters with a straight right hand.
A punch lands to the side of Fossmo 's head but he takes it in his stride.#TD2#
Aybara shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Fossmo manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Fossmo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Fossmo prevents Aybara from improving his position.
Fossmo stalling away here and it's allowed Aybara to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Fossmo showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Fossmo with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T1#
Aybara looking for a sweep. Not yet Aybara, not yet.
Fossmo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fossmo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Fossmo stopping the sweep attempt from Aybara.
Aybara is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fossmo preventing the sweep.
Fossmo's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Fossmo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Aybara is keeping the position for now.
Aybara preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fossmo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Aybara wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Fossmo passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fossmo stalling.
Fossmo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Fossmo looks to land a strike but Aybara avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Fossmo distracts Aybara with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Fossmo wants to control from the top but Aybara keeps moving.
Fossmo throws a big elbow that misses.
Fossmo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Fossmo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Aybara works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Fossmo trying to control the position from guard on top but Aybara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fossmo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Fossmo is working Aybara over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Fossmo keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Aybara's head.
Fossmo passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Fossmo in side control lands a decent elbow.
Aybara defending against the ground and pound. #SUB#
Fossmo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Aybara gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T4#
Aybara wants to improve his position but Fossmo is controlling well.
Aybara is pressing down on Fossmo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Aybara wants to sweep here but Fossmo controlling him for the moment.
Fossmo controls from within his opponent's guard.
Aybara looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fossmo is one step ahead there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Helge Fossmo dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Aybara's corner calls for a 1-2. Aybara obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Aybara misses with a wild body shot.
Aybara lands with a kick to the temple. Fossmo shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Aybara looks to throw the jab but Fossmo is out of range.
As Aybara backs away, Fossmo returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Aybara throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fossmo thinks about countering with a body kick.
Fossmo slips a jab and a cross from Aybara.
Fossmo is looking to counter punch.
Aybara misses with a looping right.
Fossmo appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Aybara throws an overhand right that lands on Fossmo's shoulder, as Fossmo tries to avoid the shot.
Fossmo fires out a quick counter leg kick but Aybara just manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aybara lands a front kick.
Aybara swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Fossmo counters with a slapping leg kick.
Aybara misses with a combination
and Fossmo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T1#
Aybara will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Perrin Aybara seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Aybara fails to land with a series of punches.
Some wild striking there from Aybara.
Aybara misses with a right hand
and Fossmo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Aybara is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fossmo.
Fossmo jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Aybara misses the shot to the body.
Aybara throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fossmo jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Fossmo slips a jab and a cross from Aybara.
Fossmo jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Aybara throws a right hand that misses
and Aybara takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fossmo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Aybara.#T2#
Fossmo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fossmo is looking to counter with a body kick.
Fossmo slips a straight right by Aybara.
As Aybara backs away, Fossmo returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Aybara connects with a leg kick. Fossmo looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Fossmo walks into a straight right hand from Aybara.
Aybara lands a nice hook to Fossmo's body. Fossmo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aybara throws a hook but Fossmo blocks it.
Fossmo appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Perrin Aybara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fossmo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Aybara.
Fossmo throwing a counter right hand but Aybara manages to avoid it.
Fossmo slips a straight right by Aybara.
Fossmo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fossmo checks a low kick from Aybara.
Fossmo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Fossmo moves away from the strike by Aybara.
A little feinted left hand from Fossmo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Aybara throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fossmo is looking to counter punch.#T3#
Fossmo slips a jab from Aybara.
Fossmo tried to counter with a leg kick but Aybara avoided it.
Aybara rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Fossmo to counter with a crisp jab.
Aybara wants to land a leg kick but Fossmo is out of range.
Fossmo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Aybara tries to avoid it but Fossmo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Aybara to the ground. Aybara escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Aybara throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fossmo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Fossmo avoids a kick to the body.
It looked like Fossmo was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Aybara.
Aybara throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Horrible takedown attempt by Fossmo or perhaps it was just good defense by Aybara, which made it look bad.
Aybara with a nice cross.#T4##TD#
Aybara gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Fossmo to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Aybara pulls Fossmo in to control the position.
Fossmo throwing strikes but missing.
Aybara wants to hit a switch here but Fossmo passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Aybara there!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Fossmo jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Aybara manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Aybara is trying to buck Fossmo off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Perrin Aybara showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Aybara shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Aybara was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#ES#
Fossmo throws Aybara to one side and escapes!
Aybara stalks Fossmo and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Fossmo's face. Fossmo staggers backwards, shaken.
Fossmo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fossmo slips a jab and a cross from Aybara.
Fossmo jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aybara looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fossmo throws a counter high kick but Aybara was just alert enough to avoid it.
Danga de danga de dang - Aybara scores with a four punch combination!
Aybara throws out a loose jab but Fossmo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fossmo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Aybara has a takedown stuffed.#T1#
Aybara misses with a body shot.
Fossmo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Aybara.
Aybara defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fossmo.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Aybara. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Aybara swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Fossmo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Aybara scores with a sloppy right hand. Fossmo should have avoided that one.
Fossmo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fossmo fires out a quick counter leg kick but Aybara just manages to avoid it.
Aybara swinging wildly here.
Fossmo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice sprawl there from Aybara as Fossmo shoots in.
Fossmo slips a jab and a cross from Aybara. #T2#
Aybara misses the jab.
Aybara throws an off balance right hand
and Fossmo counters with a solid body kick.
Fossmo slips a jab from Aybara.
It looked like Fossmo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Aybara throws a lazy uppercut
and Fossmo finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Aybara takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fossmo walks into a left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aybara misses with a head kick.
Fossmo tried to counter with a leg kick but Aybara avoided it.
Aybara throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Aybara misses with a wild combination.
Fossmo thinks about countering with a body kick.
Aybara misses with a body shot.
Aybara leaves Fossmo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Helge Fossmo. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Aybara misses with a low kick.
Fossmo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Aybara throws out the jab.
Aybara has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A big left from Aybara misses.
Fossmo is looking to counter punch.
Aybara swinging wildly here.
Fossmo appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Aybara connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Aybara throws a jab when Fossmo was well out of range.
Aybara lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fossmo at a distance. #T4#
Fossmo moves away from the strike by Aybara.
Aybara misses with a straight right.
Aybara dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Aybara misses with a double jab
and Aybara takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #TD2#
Aybara gets a double leg takedown into Fossmo's guard.#ES#
Fossmo has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Aybara has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aybara stops a takedown attempt from Fossmo.
Fossmo is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Aybara gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#BC2#
Aybara's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fossmo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Perrin Aybara comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Aybara has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: C24: Baker vs Mac Airt
Date: Sep 23, 2017

#R1##TD#
Bay fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Fossmo to the ground. Bay is now in Fossmo's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB2#
Fossmo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bay doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bay manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bay is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Fossmo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fossmo 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.
Fossmo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bay.
Fossmo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bay working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fossmo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bay postures up in Fossmo's guard and throws a big left but Fossmo blocks it.
Fossmo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Bay wants to stand but Fossmo is controlling the position. #T1#
Bay preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fossmo throwing strikes from guard but Bay blocks nicely.
Fossmo throws a strike but Bay rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Bay missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bay postures up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bay accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Fossmo seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bay connects with a couple of short punches.
Fossmo looking for a sweep. Not yet Fossmo, not yet.
Bay with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB2#
Bay is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Fossmo has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Bay is looking to defend but Fossmo has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Bay! Fossmo pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Bay taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Helge Fossmo!
A victorious Helge Fossmo thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: C17: Lowe vs Seery
Date: Aug 12, 2017

#R1#
Beefrock lands a lovely overhand right.#CUT#
It looks like Helge Fossmo has been cut.
Beefrock lands a really nice looking cross but Fossmo seems unphased.
Beefrock throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fossmo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fossmo dives in and grabs Beefrock's left leg, looking for a takedown. Beefrock pushes down on Fossmo's head and hops out.
Beefrock definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Beefrock throws a right hand that Fossmo ducks under and follows up with a left that Fossmo also avoids with ease.
Fossmo tries to move into range but Beefrock moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Beefrock looks to score with a jab to the body but Fossmo is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beefrock throws the left hand but Fossmo avoids the punch easily.
Beefrock throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fossmo now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T1#
Beefrock buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Beefrock lands a nice shot to the body.
Lump Beefrock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beefrock lets loose with a powerful body kick. Fossmo will feel that in the morning.
Beefrock throws a nice outside leg kick.
Fossmo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Beefrock tries to avoid it but Fossmo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Beefrock to the ground. Beefrock escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Beefrock throws a head kick but Fossmo moves out of range.
Fossmo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fossmo doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Beefrock throws a big shot that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fossmo! But no joy.#T2#
Fossmo avoids the body shot from Beefrock.
Fossmo appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Fossmo blocks a leg kick.
Fossmo let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Beefrock misses with a looping left.
Beefrock tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Beefrock throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fossmo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fossmo! But no joy.
Beefrock pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Beefrock looks to land a body kick but Fossmo moved away.
Beefrock misses with a left hand
and Fossmo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3#
Beefrock throws a head kick that misses.
Fossmo throws out a counter right but Beefrock avoids it with no problem.
Beefrock misses with a hook.
Fossmo checks a leg kick.
Beefrock throws a low kick but Fossmo avoids it.
Fossmo slips under a jab.
Beefrock throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fossmo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A nice side step and Fossmo releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Fossmo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T4#
Beefrock dips to his left and cracks Fossmo with an uppercut!
Fossmo moves away from the strike by Beefrock.
Beefrock backing away here, and Fossmo unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Beefrock misses with a right hand
and Fossmo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fossmo slips under a jab from Beefrock.
Beefrock misses with a series of wild punches.
Fossmo is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Beefrock with a body shot.
Beefrock scores with a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lump Beefrock dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Helge Fossmo's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Fossmo defending well as Beefrock loads up on a big left hand.
Fossmo is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Beefrock with a body shot.
Beefrock darts in trying to clinch
and Fossmo counters with a right hand to the body.
Beefrock misses with a right hand
and Fossmo counters with a slapping leg kick.
Beefrock pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beefrock lands with an overhand left.#CL#
Beefrock has closed the distance and engaged Fossmo in a clinch. #T1#
Beefrock misses with a body punch.
Beefrock is pressed up against the cage. Fossmo has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Beefrock down to the mat. Beefrock avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Beefrock misses with a hook.
Fossmo now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Nice shot by Beefrock.
Beefrock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fossmo swats away the attempt to clinch by Beefrock.
Beefrock misses with a shot to the body
and Fossmo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That kick from Beefrock tenderised Fossmo's leg. Fossmo is trying to keep his angry face on.#T2#
Beefrock throws a body punch but Fossmo moves out of range.
Lump Beefrock is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Beefrock misses with a hook to the body
and Fossmo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Beefrock misses the shot to the body.
Beefrock throws the kick towards the body but Fossmo avoids it.
Beefrock looks to land a right hand but Fossmo moved out of range.
A nice side step and Fossmo releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Lump Beefrock is winning the standup battle so far.
Beefrock lands with a kick to the temple. Fossmo shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Beefrock misses with a hook. Fossmo ducked under it nicely.
Fossmo is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Beefrock with a body shot.#T3#
Beefrock throws out a loose jab but Fossmo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Beefrock throws a jab but it's blocked by Fossmo. #TD2#
Fossmo closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Beefrock quickly recovers to half guard.#SUB2#
Fossmo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Fossmo trying to control from half guard but Beefrock is working away. #SUB2#
Fossmo is working for a kimura but Beefrock is defending it quite comfortably.
Fossmo not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T4#
Fossmo sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Beefrock defending well though. #SUB2#
Fossmo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Beefrock makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Beefrock.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Beefrock is on top in guard. #REVR#
Beefrock postures up.
Beefrock is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Fossmo is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Beefrock slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lump Beefrock dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Helge Fossmo's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Beefrock.
Beefrock tries to clinch up.
Fossmo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Beefrock tries a low kick but Fossmo avoids it.
Beefrock takes a swing at Fossmo's ribcage but misses.
Beefrock swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fossmo let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice straight punches there by Beefrock. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Beefrock.
Beefrock just misses with a punch to the body.
A nice side step and Fossmo releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Beefrock misses with a wild body shot.
Fossmo looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1#
Beefrock swings widly with a right hand
and Fossmo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Beefrock throws a leg kick
and Fossmo counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Beefrock.
Beefrock clobbers Fossmo with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Fossmo slips a jab from Beefrock.
Beefrock misses with a low kick.
Fossmo now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Beefrock will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away. #T2#
Fossmo avoids the body shot from Beefrock.
Fossmo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Beefrock.
Beefrock looks to throw the jab but Fossmo is out of range.
Fossmo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Beefrock throws a body kick that misses.
Fossmo slips a straight right by Beefrock.
Fossmo let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Beefrock dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fossmo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T3#
Beefrock tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Fossmo is able to avoid easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Beefrock.
Fossmo blocks the body kick.
Fossmo throws out a counter right but Beefrock avoids it with no problem.
Fossmo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fossmo let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Beefrock stuns Fossmo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Beefrock throws a front kick aimed at Fossmo's knee but Fossmo avoids it well.
Beefrock throws a leg kick that misses. #T4#
Beefrock throws out a loose jab but Fossmo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Beefrock throws a body punch but Fossmo moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Fossmo misses.
Beefrock misses with a hook
and Fossmo counters with a nice body shot.
Beefrock lands a jab to Fossmo's midsection.
Beefrock thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Fossmo if he has to take too many more of those.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Beefrock.
Beefrock lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lump Beefrock showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Beefrock, 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lump Beefrock!
A relieved looking Lump Beefrock 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: Combate 9: Khabib vs Xerxes
Date: Jun 17, 2017

#R1#
Henderson shoots for a takedown but Fossmo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Henderson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fossmo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Fossmo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Henderson as he jumps to the side.
We've been hearing reports that Fossmo has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Fossmo tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Henderson defends well and Fossmo ends up having to push Henderson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
No luck for Fossmo with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Helge Fossmo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Henderson shoots in and drives through. Fossmo sprawls well.#TD#
Henderson gets caught flat footed, as Fossmo shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Henderson managing to control the position.
Fossmo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fossmo won't allow Henderson to get back to his feet.
Henderson keeping full guard, as Fossmo tries to pass. #T1#
Fossmo throwing strikes from guard but Henderson blocks nicely.
Fossmo throws a big elbow that misses.
Fossmo wants to control from the top but Henderson keeps moving.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Henderson wants to stand and escape but Fossmo is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Fossmo goes for a double leg but Henderson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Henderson continues to drive forward.
Fossmo dodges the punch combination from Henderson.
Fossmo is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Henderson is looking to clinch but Fossmo is avoiding it.
Henderson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Henderson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Fossmo makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T2#
Henderson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Fossmo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Fossmo shoots for a takedown but Henderson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Henderson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fossmo as he jumps to the side.
Fossmo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Henderson circles away.
Fossmo fails with a takedown attempt.
Henderson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Henderson wants to clinch.
Fossmo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Henderson at a distance.
Henderson tries to clinch there but Fossmo circles away. #T3#
Henderson tries to clinch up.
Fossmo shoots in and drives through. Henderson sprawls well.
Despite the aggression on Henderson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Fossmo looks for a takedown but Henderson sprawls well.
Fossmo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Henderson's waist but Henderson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Fossmo off to one side.
Fossmo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Fossmo is breathing heavily.
Fossmo stuffs the takedown.
Henderson wants to clinch but Fossmo slips to the side
and Fossmo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Henderson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Henderson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Fossmo defends it nicely.
Henderson tries to clinch but Fossmo moves away
and Henderson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fossmo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Henderson.
Fossmo was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Henderson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #T4#
Fossmo just misses with a punch to the body. #CL2#
Henderson clinches up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Fossmo jumps guard and drags Henderson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Henderson trying to control but Fossmo is working from the bottom.
Henderson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fossmo swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Fossmo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fossmo looking for a sweep. Not yet Fossmo, not yet.
We've been informed that Henderson has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Fossmo is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
Fossmo is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Fossmo is looking for a triangle but Henderson pushes his legs off easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Helge Fossmo dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##TD#
Fossmo drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fossmo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Fossmo wants to pass the guard but Henderson is keeping the position.
Henderson wants to stand but Fossmo is controlling the position.
Fossmo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Henderson can do to turn this around?
Henderson keeping moving, preventing Fossmo from controlling successfully.
Fossmo distracts Henderson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fossmo preventing the sweep.
Fossmo is stalling in the full guard.
Fossmo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1#
Fossmo keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Henderson's head.
Fossmo looking to sit in guard and control but Henderson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Henderson tries to free his leg and advance position but Fossmo is retaining full guard.
Henderson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fossmo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Henderson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fossmo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Henderson has managed to get both his arms back between Fossmo's legs - danger averted.
Fossmo working a defensive guard here. #SUB#
Henderson avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Fossmo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Henderson defends it easily.#T2##SUB#
Fossmo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Henderson wants to get up but he can't break Fossmo's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Fossmo looking for a sweep. Not yet Fossmo, not yet. #SUB#
Fossmo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Henderson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Fossmo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB#
Fossmo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SU2#
Henderson gets to his feet - Fossmo follows without any prompting. #T3#
Henderson with a poor takedown
and Fossmo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Henderson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Henderson wants to clinch up but Fossmo keeps it at a distance.
Fossmo is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Fossmo shoots in but Henderson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Fossmo.
Henderson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fossmo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Harry Henderson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Henderson wants to clinch up but Fossmo keeps it at a distance.
Fossmo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fossmo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Helge Fossmo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Henderson shoots in but Fossmo avoids the takedown attempt easily.#CL2#
Henderson clinches. #T4##BC2#
Henderson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Henderson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Henderson moves to clinch but Fossmo breaks away
and Fossmo counters with a nice uppercut.
Fossmo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Henderson's head backwards.
No luck for Fossmo with that takedown attempt.
Fossmo swats away the attempt to clinch by Henderson.
An attempted straight right counter from Fossmo misses the target.
A left and a right from Henderson both land. Nice combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fossmo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Henderson circles away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Some wild striking there from Henderson.
Henderson tries to clinch up.
Fossmo swats away the attempt to clinch by Henderson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Helge Fossmo will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Henderson has closed the distance and engaged Fossmo in a clinch.
Fossmo is working for takedown but Henderson is calmly controlling the position for now.#BC2#
Henderson breaks from the clinch.
Henderson looks for the body kick but Fossmo saw that one coming.
Harry Henderson seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD#
Fossmo darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Fossmo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Henderson wants to improve his position but Fossmo is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Fossmo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Henderson sees it coming and defends easily.
Fossmo working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #T1##SUB#
Fossmo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Henderson is just riding it out for now. Fossmo eventually gives up the hold.
Fossmo 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.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fossmo wants to control but Henderson is keeping him busy.
Fossmo working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Fossmo working the head and body with strikes.
Henderson is staying active underneath Fossmo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Henderson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Fossmo.
Fossmo moves into full mount! Henderson won't be happy about that! #SUB#
Fossmo looking to secure an arm triangle but Henderson defends it well. #T2#
Fossmo misses with a head shot.
Fossmo avoids the attempt from Henderson to control.
Fossmo controlling from mount.
Helge Fossmo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fossmo scoring with strikes but Henderson is staying in there.
Fossmo controlling from mount.
Henderson wants to control but Fossmo is having none of it.#T3#
Fossmo with good strikes from the mount here!
The referee warns Henderson that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Fossmo landing shots from mount. #SUB#
Fossmo jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Henderson manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Fossmo in side control lands a decent elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fossmo takes a little break here. Henderson wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Henderson tries to improve position but can't. #T4#
Fossmo working away.#SUB#
Fossmo thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Henderson is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Fossmo in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Henderson tries to bench press Fossmo off him but Fossmo keeps the position. #SUB#
Fossmo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Fossmo thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

And that's the end of the fight!
Helge Fossmo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Fossmo, 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: Combate 2: Guerra
Date: May 06, 2017

#R1#
Finnur fails with the takedown.#TD2#
Fossmo drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Fossmo landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #SUB2#
Fossmo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Fossmo wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Finnur, who protects the arm well.
Fossmo controls the position.
Fossmo scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Finnur to see if he's OK.
Fossmo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Finnur tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Fossmo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
Finnur wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Fossmo has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Finnur's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Finnur is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Fossmo!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Helge Fossmo!
After winning the bout, Helge Fossmo thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

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