Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: DFN#28 Scarface vs Allen
Date: Nov 25, 2017

#R1#
A head kick misses from Wahlberg.
Wahlberg stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wahlberg wants it to stay on the feet.
Armstrong tries to clinch but Wahlberg moves away
and Armstrong takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Armstrong misses with a right hand
and Wahlberg counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A decent looking cross lands there for Wahlberg.
Eddie Armstrong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Armstrong feints and as Wahlberg raises his hands in defense, Armstrong changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Wahlberg looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Armstrong with a flurry of punches that miss.
Wahlberg pulls Armstrong in close to prevent any damage.
Armstrong keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Wahlberg's head.
Armstrong wants to control from the top but Wahlberg keeps moving.
Armstrong looking to sit in guard and control but Wahlberg gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Armstrong is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Armstrong being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Wahlberg trying to control but Armstrong is working from the bottom.
Armstrong looking for a sweep. Not yet Armstrong, not yet.
Wahlberg sitting in guard here, content to control.
Armstrong lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Armstrong postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Armstrong chips away with some ground and pound.
Armstrong won't allow Wahlberg to sweep him here.
Armstrong keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Wahlberg's head.
Armstrong missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Wahlberg on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Wahlberg tries to get out of the position.#T2#
Armstrong is in close to Wahlberg's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Armstrong works over Wahlberg with some ground and pound from guard.
Armstrong missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Wahlberg knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Armstrong on the ground.
Armstrong stands up over Wahlberg, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Wahlberg will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Armstrong postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #ROC2#
Wahlberg is rocked!
Wahlberg not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Armstrong is in close to Wahlberg's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Armstrong postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Oh Wahlberg is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Armstrong looking to pass the guard.
Wahlberg seems to have got his legs back now.
Wahlberg trying to keep a closed guard but Armstrong is proving a slippery customer.
Armstrong in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Armstrong scoring with some ground and pound.
Armstrong connects with a couple of short punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Armstrong landing with the ground and pound. #T3#
Armstrong throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Armstrong working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Wahlberg's head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Armstrong accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Armstrong working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Wahlberg is trying to keep Armstrong in close.
Armstrong lands a couple of elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Armstrong connects with a couple of short punches.
Armstrong has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Armstrong scoring with some ground and pound.
Wahlberg is trying to keep Armstrong in close.
Armstrong loads up on a big left hand. Wahlberg felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Armstrong looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Wahlberg can't hide his disappointment, as Armstrong celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eddie Armstrong!
Our winner, Eddie Armstrong, 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: DFN#26 Jitsu vs Lapu
Date: Nov 04, 2017

#R1##TD2#
Armstrong drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Armstrong lands a couple of elbows.
Tiddlywinks is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Tiddlywinks utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tiddlywinks is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Armstrong missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Armstrong throws a big right hand that misses. #ES#
Tiddlywinks manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Armstrong falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tiddlywinks counters with a nice low kick that buckles Armstrong's knee momentarily.
Armstrong misses with a hook. Tiddlywinks ducked under it nicely.
Tiddlywinks appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Tiddlywinks closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Armstrong tries for a takedown but Tiddlywinks circles away easily#CL#
and Tiddlywinks counters by clinching up.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tiddlywinks is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC#
Tiddlywinks escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tiddlywinks moves away from the strike by Armstrong. #T1#
Tiddlywinks cracks the inside of Armstrong's front leg. #CL2#
Armstrong pushes Tiddlywinks up against the cage in a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Tiddlywinks's face as he tries to break the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Armstrong.
Armstrong has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Tiddlywinks is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC#
Tiddlywinks escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tiddlywinks throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Armstrong ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Eddie Armstrong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A thudding body kick lands there by Tiddlywinks!
Armstrong looks winded!
Nice cross by Tiddlywinks.#CUT#
It looks like Eddie Armstrong has been cut.
Armstrong looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Roger Tiddlywinks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eddie Armstrong.
Tiddlywinks circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tiddlywinks takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Tiddlywinks jabs Armstrong right on the nose. Armstrong blinks but takes it well.
Armstrong gets hit by the mother of all head kicks and drops to the canvas in a crumpled heap! Woooow, the Internet is going to be talking about this one for weeks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Roger Tiddlywinks!
As Roger Tiddlywinks got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Im going to get a ice cream sunday yay!'.

Event: DUEL#99 Brophy vs Dogwood
Date: Oct 07, 2017

#R1#
Peukalo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Armstrong sees it coming and avoids it easily.#TD2#
Armstrong shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Peukalo has hold of Armstrong's hands but Armstrong slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Armstrong throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Armstrong has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Armstrong not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Armstrong drops an elbow to the side of Peukalo's head.
Armstrong with the ground and pound but Peukalo uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Peukalo wants to sweep here but Armstrong controlling him for the moment.
Peukalo is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Midnight MMA that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Armstrong cracks Peukalo with a solid left hand.
Armstrong is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Armstrong scoring with punches to the head and body.
Peukalo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Peukalo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T1##SUB#
Peukalo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Armstrong scoring with punches to the head and body.
Armstrong with a nice head shot there.
Armstrong postures up.
Armstrong postures up in Peukalo's guard and throws a big left but Peukalo blocks it.
Armstrong postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Peukalo controlling the position.
Peukalo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Armstrong connects with a couple of short punches.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Armstrong distracts Peukalo with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Peukalo has momentary wrist control but Armstrong slips an elbow through the middle.
Peukalo wants to sweep but no luck. #T2##SUB#
Peukalo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Armstrong throws a sloppy strike and Peukalo has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Armstrong is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Peukalo!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Poro Peukalo!

Event: DUEL#93 Brophy vs MacFarland
Date: Sep 09, 2017

#R1#
Bryant tries to score with a low kick but Armstrong moves his leg out of the way.
We've been hearing reports that Bryant has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Bryant keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bryant moves out of range of the strikes.
Armstrong takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Armstrong throws a hook to the side of Bryant's head but Bryant sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Armstrong takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Armstrong wants to clinch
and Bryant counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Armstrong thinking.
No luck for Armstrong with that takedown attempt.
Bryant moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Armstrong tries to clinch up.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Armstrong enables Bryant to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Armstrong manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bryant trying to control but Armstrong is working from the bottom.
Armstrong wants to hit a switch here but Bryant passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Armstrong there! #T1#
Armstrong tries to reverse the position but Bryant maintains control.
Bryant wants to control the pace but Armstrong is squirming around nicely.
Armstrong wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.#SUB#
Bryant has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Armstrong has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least! #SUB#
Bryant has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Armstrong is in real trouble here. Bryant gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Armstrong is tapping out! Bryant wins by rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kobe Bryant!
After the fight, Kobe Bryant was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: DUEL#89 Proctor vs Muller
Date: Aug 09, 2017

#R1#
Armstrong shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Starker but Starker pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Starker wants to counter with a clinch but Armstrong pushes him away.
Starker misses with a looping right.
Armstrong is looking to counter the offense by Starker and move into the clinch.
Starker tries to close the distance and clinch up but Armstrong swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Armstrong is looking to counter the offense by Starker and move into the clinch.
Starker takes one to the side of the head.
Starker on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Armstrong scores with the left hand. Starker knows he should have avoided that one. #TD#
Armstrong changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Starker looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Armstrong working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Armstrong throwing strikes but Starker manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Armstrong manages to get back to half guard.
Armstrong tries to get to full guard but Starker has control of the leg. #T1#
Armstrong is working hard here to advance position.
Starker wants to stand up but Armstrong has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Armstrong manages to get to full guard.
Armstrong controls Starker momentarily but Starker frees himself. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Starker stopping the sweep attempt from Armstrong.
Starker slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Armstrong.
Armstrong makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Armstrong.
Armstrong lands a couple of decent looking body shots there.
Armstrong wants to control but Starker passes easily into half guard.
Armstrong wants to improve his position but Starker is controlling well.
Armstrong 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.#T3#
Armstrong works his way to full guard. Good work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Armstrong is on top in guard. #REVR#
Armstrong works over Starker with some ground and pound from guard.
Armstrong scoring with punches to the head and body.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Armstrong accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Armstrong loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Armstrong trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Armstrong cracks Starker with a solid left hand.
Armstrong is in close to Starker's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Starker keeping moving, preventing Armstrong from controlling successfully. #T4#
Armstrong postures up in Starker's guard and throws a big left but Starker blocks it.
Armstrong throwing strikes from guard but Starker blocks nicely.
Armstrong is looking to work some ground and pound but Starker has wrist control.
Armstrong postures up and lands a big shot to Starker's brow.
Armstrong working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Armstrong loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Armstrong postures up.
Starker told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Armstrong postures up in Starker's guard and throws a big left but Starker blocks it.
Armstrong working some strikes from top position.
Armstrong with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eddie Armstrong dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Armstrong shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Armstrong was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Armstrong working the ground and pound.
An elbow from Armstrong crashes against the mat.
Starker parries the strikes from Armstrong easily there. Armstrong is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Starker to escape.
Armstrong in side control, throwing shots but Starker defends.
Armstrong working away.
The ground and pound from Armstrong seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Armstrong working the head and body with strikes.
The ground and pound from Armstrong seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Armstrong postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
An elbow from Armstrong crashes against the mat. #T1#
Armstrong throws a strike aimed at the side of Starker's head but Starker avoids it well.
Starker tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Armstrong wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sloppy strikes there by Armstrong.
Starker wants to control but Armstrong postures up.
Starker defending against the ground and pound.
Armstrong lands a decent elbow from side control.
Starker can't do much from the bottom here.
Armstrong lands some shots froms side control.
Starker taking a bit of punishment here - Armstrong scoring with strikes.
Armstrong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Starker can do to turn this around?
Armstrong lands a few punches from side control.
Starker regains half guard there - taking advantage of Armstrong's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Armstrong thows a huge punch but Starker dodges it nicely. #T2#
Armstrong controlling the action here.
Armstrong not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Armstrong thows a huge punch but Starker dodges it nicely.
Armstrong is stalling here. Starker is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Armstrong seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Starker has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Armstrong is looking for a sweep.
Armstrong is trying to control Starker's posture but Starker avoids it. #T3#
Armstrong is looking to reverse the position.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Armstrong is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Starker's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Starker in particular looking to stall.
Armstrong is looking for a sweep. Starker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Armstrong is pressing down on Starker's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Starker won't allow Armstrong to sweep him here. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Armstrong tries to strike from the bottom.
Starker won't allow Armstrong to sweep him here.
Armstrong bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Starker's guard. #REVR#
Armstrong missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Armstrong throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Armstrong with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Armstrong throwing strikes but missing.
Armstrong throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Starker keeping moving, preventing Armstrong from controlling successfully.
Starker preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eddie Armstrong dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Armstrong fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Starker needs to keep his hands up - Armstrong had a free shot at his head there.
Armstrong shoots for a double leg takedown but Starker sprawls well. He's pushed Armstrong's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Starker tries to counter by closing the distance.
Armstrong ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#CL2#
Armstrong gets tackled into the cage by Starker. Starker maintains the clinch.
Starker throws a head punch that misses.
Armstrong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Armstrong scores with a nice short uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Starker is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Armstrong misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Armstrong is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Starker gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddie Armstrong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Starker trying to stall but Armstrong improves his position. #TD#
Armstrong has picked Starker up - he's going for a ride! Armstrong dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Starker trying to control from the bottom. #T1#
Starker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Armstrong lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Starker tries to roll over but Armstrong keeps him under control.
Starker has hold of Armstrong's hands but Armstrong slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Armstrong sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Starker defending well though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Armstrong drops an elbow to the side of Starker's head.
Starker has hold of Armstrong's hands but Armstrong slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Armstrong looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Armstrong looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Starker with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Paul Starker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Eddie Armstrong is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Armstrong wants to control but Starker is keeping him busy.
Armstrong scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Armstrong is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Armstrong putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Armstrong looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here. #ROC#
Starker is rocked!
Armstrong postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Starker in real trouble here! The ref calls for Starker to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eddie Armstrong!
A very excited looking Eddie Armstrong made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: DUEL#82 Marailov vs Proctor
Date: Jul 15, 2017

#R1#
MacFarlane throws a good cross that connects. #CUT2#
It looks like Eddie Armstrong has been cut.
We've been informed that MacFarlane has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Armstrong throws a body punch but MacFarlane moves out of range.
Armstrong shoots and misses
and MacFarlane counters with a stiff right hand.
MacFarlane leaves Armstrong with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
MacFarlane lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
MacFarlane lands a jab and follows it up with a massive straight that knocks Armstrong out cold! Armstrong is crumpled in the corner, his head only propped up by the cage! That's one for the organiziational promos right there! Wow, what a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Rian MacFarlane!
After the fight, Rian MacFarlane was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: MMANIAK 37 -Armstrong/Ciuchten
Date: Jun 17, 2017

#R1##CL#
Armstrong closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD2#
Ciuchten gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Armstrong works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ciuchten loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ciuchten missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Armstrong has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Armstrong looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ciuchten is one step ahead there.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Ciuchten working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Ciuchten landing some decent shots from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Armstrong bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ciuchten's guard. #REVR#
Ciuchten throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Armstrong chips away with some ground and pound.
Armstrong tries to free his leg and advance position but Ciuchten is retaining full guard.
Ciuchten throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
We've been hearing that Armstrong has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Ciuchten avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ciuchten punching from the bottom.
Armstrong distracts Ciuchten with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ciuchten wants to sweep here but Armstrong controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Armstrong wants to control from the top but Ciuchten keeps moving.
Armstrong scoring with some ground and pound.
Ciuchten throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Ciuchten throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Armstrong is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ciuchten throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Ciuchten throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Armstrong postures up.
Armstrong postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Armstrong lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ciuchten trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Armstrong landing some decent shots from guard.
Armstrong postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Armstrong is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Armstrong works over Ciuchten with some ground and pound from guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Armstrong lands a couple of elbows.
Ciuchten has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T2#
Armstrong cracks Ciuchten with a solid left hand.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Armstrong's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ciuchten will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Ciuchten throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Ciuchten trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Ciuchten thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Armstrong scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ciuchten looking to hit a scissor sweep but Armstrong is one step ahead there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Armstrong is working Ciuchten over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ciuchten tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Armstrong scoring with punches to the head and body.
Armstrong stands up over Ciuchten, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Armstrong working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Armstrong lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Armstrong scoring with some ground and pound.
Ciuchten 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.#T3#
Ciuchten throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Armstrong passes into half guard.
Armstrong wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ciuchten keeps working.
Ciuchten won't allow Armstrong to pass to mount.
Ciuchten missing with punches from the bottom.
Ciuchten missing with punches from the bottom.
Armstrong scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ciuchten tries to roll over but Armstrong keeps him under control.
Ciuchten slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ciuchten throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Ciuchten throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Armstrong's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T4#
Ciuchten tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Armstrong postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Armstrong trying to control but Ciuchten is working from the bottom.
Ciuchten throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Ciuchten will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Armstrong stands up over Ciuchten, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Armstrong keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ciuchten's head.
Armstrong working some strikes from top position.
Ciuchten not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ciuchten striking off his back but it's not causing Armstrong any problems.
Armstrong stopping the sweep attempt from Ciuchten.
Ciuchten tries to strike from the bottom.
Armstrong postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Armstrong's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ciuchten can't keep his opponent in guard - Armstrong advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Armstrong is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Ciuchten looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eddie Armstrong dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
Ciuchten bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Armstrong tries to bench press Ciuchten off him but Ciuchten keeps the position.
Armstrong is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Ciuchten is working for a kimura but Armstrong is defending it quite comfortably.
Armstrong is looking to improve his position.
Ciuchten winds up and cracks Armstrong with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Armstrong is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ciuchten's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ciuchten's back!
Armstrong softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Ciuchten is trying to remain composed but Armstrong is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
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!
Ciuchten is trapped and Armstrong is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Ciuchten rolls, trying to escape but Armstrong keeps control of the position.
Armstrong punishes Ciuchten with strikes from the back mount.
Armstrong is landing with strikes from the back. #T1#
Armstrong lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
I really don't envy Ciuchten right now.
Armstrong lands punches and elbows.
Ciuchten is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Armstrong is punishing Ciuchten with some ground and pound.
Armstrong lands punches and elbows. #ROC#
Ciuchten is rocked!
Armstrong is not going to allow Ciuchten to sit and survive in this position.
Ciuchten is still in real trouble! Can Armstrong finish him?
Armstrong wants to control but Ciuchten is keeping busy.
Ciuchten seems to have recovered his senses.
Armstrong lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Armstrong.
Ciuchten is keeping busy.
Armstrong lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Armstrong connects with a big shot to the side of Ciuchten's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ciuchten just trying to survive but Armstrong is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Ciuchten is taking damage to the body and head.
Armstrong lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Armstrong. #T2#
Armstrong is hanging on to Ciuchten's back as he tries to escape.
Armstrong lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Ciuchten.
Armstrong punishes Ciuchten with strikes from the back mount.
Ciuchten looking very determined here, making life difficult for Armstrong.
Ciuchten can't escape the position.
Ciuchten covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Armstrong cracks Ciuchten with a big right hand from the back mount! Ciuchten immediately covers up and the referee dives in to save him under a barrage of more strikes! Armstrong takes this one by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eddie Armstrong!
Eddie Armstrong retains his heavyweight title!
Our winner, Eddie Armstrong, 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: MMANIAK 33 Sullivan/Armstrong
Date: May 20, 2017

#R1##CL2#
Sullivan gets tackled into the cage by Armstrong. Armstrong maintains the clinch.
Sullivan stops a takedown attempt from Armstrong.
Armstrong misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sullivan wants to stall.
Armstrong misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD#
Sullivan manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Armstrong throws a big elbow that misses.
Armstrong with a nice head shot there.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Armstrong working his ground and pound in the gym.
Armstrong trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sullivan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Armstrong throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sullivan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sullivan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sullivan is looking to stand up but Armstrong isn't so interested in that idea.
Armstrong is working Sullivan over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Armstrong postures up in Sullivan's guard and throws a big left but Sullivan blocks it. #T1#
Armstrong trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Armstrong is still trying to improve position.
Sullivan wants to sweep here but Armstrong controlling him for the moment.
Armstrong scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Armstrong won't allow Sullivan to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Armstrong lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Armstrong won't allow Sullivan to sweep him here.
Armstrong is in close to Sullivan's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Armstrong stands up over Sullivan, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Armstrong throws a big right hand that misses.
Armstrong stands and throws Sullivan's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Sullivan taking a bit of punishment here - Armstrong scoring with strikes. #T2#
Check out the look on Armstrong's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Armstrong prevents Sullivan from escaping the position.
Sullivan takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Armstrong cracks Sullivan with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Sullivan is trying to buck Armstrong off.
Sullivan is trying to control Armstrong's posture but Armstrong avoids it.
Sullivan tries to bench press Armstrong off him but Armstrong keeps the position.
Armstrong working away.
Sullivan takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Armstrong lands some shots froms side control.
Armstrong scores with a couple of short elbows.#ROC2#
Sullivan is rocked!
Armstrong advances to mount.
Oh Sullivan is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Armstrong postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Sullivan in real trouble here! The ref calls for Sullivan to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eddie Armstrong!
Eddie Armstrong is the new heavyweight champion!
Eddie Armstrong seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: MMANIAK 27 Mankowski/Firetribe
Date: Apr 08, 2017

#R1#
Armstrong lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#TD#
Armstrong dives in and scores a takedown into Huber's guard.
Armstrong stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Huber swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Armstrong has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Armstrong content to stall in guard here.
Armstrong lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Armstrong wants to pass the guard but Huber is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Huber looking for a guillotine here but Armstrong defends easily. #SUB2#
Huber had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Armstrong defends it easily.
Armstrong passes Huber's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Huber tries to roll over but Armstrong keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Huber looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Armstrong thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Huber's head. #T1#
The fighters are battling for position here. Huber manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Armstrong postures up in Huber's guard and throws a big left but Huber blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Huber is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Armstrong is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Huber looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Armstrong passes into half guard.
Armstrong thows a huge punch but Huber dodges it nicely.
Huber on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Armstrong lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Huber quite badly. Huber pulls Armstrong in close trying to recover. Armstrong postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Huber on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Huber doesn't seem to be complaining too much.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eddie Armstrong!
After winning the bout, Eddie Armstrong thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: MMANIAK 23
Date: Mar 11, 2017

#R1#
Armstrong slaps away a takedown attempt from Sullivan, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sullivan moves in looking to clinch but Armstrong pushes him off.
Armstrong is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Armstrong throws out a powerful jab.#CL#
Armstrong tries to keep at a distance but Sullivan has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sullivan tries to land knees in the clinch but Armstrong avoids the damage to the body.
Sullivan prevents a takedown attempt there. #BC2#
Armstrong breaks the clinch.
Armstrong fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sullivan appears to be looking for a big counter.
Sullivan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Armstrong changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Armstrong closes the distance and clinches up with Sullivan, looking for a takedown. Armstrong pushes Sullivan against the cage but Sullivan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sullivan seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Armstrong is looking to clinch but Sullivan is avoiding it.
Armstrong has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Sullivan is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Sullivan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sullivan sets himself, and Armstrong steps forward looking for the clinch! Sullivan avoids it this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sullivan slips a jab from Armstrong.#TD2#
Armstrong fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Sullivan sprawls well initially but Armstrong persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #ES#
Sullivan has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Armstrong is on him like a limpet, forcing Sullivan back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
Sullivan breaks the clinch.
Armstrong darts in looking for a takedown but Sullivan gets double underhooks and turns Armstrong into the cage.
Robert Sullivan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eddie Armstrong.#CL2#
Armstrong has managed to clinch. #T1#
Sullivan tries for a takedown but Armstrong manages to get underhooks.
Armstrong throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sullivans head.
A bit of stalling here from Sullivan.
Sullivan leaning his opponent against the cage.
Sullivan is trying to drag Armstrong to the mat but Armstrong just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD2#
Armstrong gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
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.
Sullivan wants to stand up but Armstrong is controlling him.
Armstrong lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Armstrong trying to control the position from guard on top but Sullivan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sullivan looking for a sweep. Not yet Sullivan, not yet.
Armstrong passes Sullivan's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Armstrong connects with a nice short shot to Sullivan's temple.
Armstrong looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Sullivan with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Armstrong missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Armstrong scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sullivan manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Armstrong wants to control from the top but Sullivan keeps moving.
Armstrong landing with the ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Armstrong keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sullivan's head.
Armstrong landing some decent shots from guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Armstrong throws a big elbow that misses.
Sullivan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sullivan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sullivan wants to stand but Armstrong is controlling the position. #T3#
Armstrong is in close to Sullivan's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Armstrong stands up over Sullivan, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Sullivan wants to stand and escape but Armstrong is having none of it.
Armstrong postures up in Sullivan's guard and throws a big left but Sullivan blocks it.
Armstrong trying to control but Sullivan is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Armstrong accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Armstrong throws a big right hand that misses.
Armstrong throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sullivan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Armstrong trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Armstrong wants to control from the top but Sullivan keeps moving.
Sullivan is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Sullivan looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
Sullivan is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Armstrong is controlling him.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Sullivan is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sullivan closes the distance and clinches up with Armstrong, looking for a takedown. Sullivan pushes Armstrong against the cage but Armstrong circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD2#
Armstrong feints and as Sullivan raises his hands in defense, Armstrong changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Armstrong scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Sullivan is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Armstrong is controlling him.
Armstrong with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Armstrong has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Armstrong is in close to Sullivan's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Armstrong lands a couple of elbows.
Armstrong postures up and lands a big shot to Sullivan's brow.
Armstrong throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sullivan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Armstrong throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Armstrong with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Armstrong working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sullivan's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eddie Armstrong dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Sullivan misses with a two punch combination. #TD2#
Armstrong throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Sullivan tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Armstrong is in Sullivan's guard.#ES#
Sullivan has his feet on Armstrong's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Sullivan throws a sloppy head kick and Armstrong moves out of range easily.
Armstrong has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD2#
Armstrong looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
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!
Armstrong is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #ROC2#
Sullivan is rocked!
Armstrong distracts Sullivan with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Armstrong working some strikes from top position.
Oh Sullivan is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Armstrong cracks Sullivan with a solid left hand.
Armstrong with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Armstrong prevents Sullivan from getting back to his feet.
Armstrong arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Sullivan's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Eddie Armstrong!
A relieved looking Eddie Armstrong 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: MMANIAK 20 Vilenius/Sullivan
Date: Feb 18, 2017

#R1#
Gracie throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Armstrong tries for a takedown but Gracie circles away easily
and Gracie counters with a stiff right hand. #CL#
Armstrong closes the distance and pushes Gracie back into the cage.#TD#
Armstrong has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Gracie is trying to keep an underhook but Armstrong manages to get the takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
Armstrong is thwarting Gracie's attempts to control the position.
Gracie is looking for a sweep. Armstrong is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.
Gracie is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Armstrong missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Gracie felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Gracie tries to get to full guard but Armstrong has control of the leg. #T1#
Armstrong not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gracie manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Gracie not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Armstrong has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gracie is on top in guard. #REVB#
Gracie is looking to work some ground and pound but Armstrong has wrist control.
Gracie throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gracie stands up out of Armstrong's guard for a moment - Armstrong manages to land a nice upkick.
Gracie throwing strikes from guard but Armstrong blocks nicely.
Gracie stopping the sweep attempt from Armstrong.
Gracie throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Armstrong works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Armstrong looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gracie postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Gracie with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T2#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Gracie's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB2#
Gracie drops back looking for a leg! Armstrong is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Armstrong manages to kick Gracie off! Gracie jumps back into Armstrong's guard.
Gracie has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Armstrong keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass.
Gracie preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Gracie drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gracie jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Gracie's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Armstrong wants to sweep but no luck.
Armstrong thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Gracie stopping the sweep attempt from Armstrong.
Armstrong wants to control the position but Gracie says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Armstrong trying to control from the bottom.
Gracie drops an elbow to the side of Armstrong's head. #T3#
Gracie passes the guard and advances to mount!
Gracie lands a big shot there that rocks Armstrong but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Armstrong working to try and regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Gracie raining down shots from the mount!
Gracie scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Armstrong is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Armstrong is looking to improve his position but Gracie isn't that keen on the idea.
Armstrong is working hard here to advance position.
A nice elbow there by Gracie.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
BOOM! Gracie connects with a massive shot to the dome! #ROC2#
Armstrong is rocked!
Armstrong working to try and regain half guard.
Oh Armstrong is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Gracie! Armstrong is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Maksymilian Gracie!
A relieved looking Maksymilian Gracie 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: Holmgang 15
Date: Sep 17, 2016

#R1#
Armstrong moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CUT#
It looks like Timur Zolner has been cut.
Armstrong loads up on a big right hand but Zolner slips the punch.#TD2#
Zolner scores with a takedown into Armstrong's guard.
Zolner won't allow Armstrong to sweep him here.
Armstrong managing to control the position.
Zolner looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
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.
Armstrong looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zolner is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Armstrong manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Zolner manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Armstrong throws a big elbow that misses. #T1#
Armstrong content to stall in guard here.
Zolner keeping full guard, as Armstrong tries to pass.
Armstrong throws an elbow that misses. Zolner uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Armstrong's guard. Nice move by Zolner!#REVB#
Zolner stays in close to Armstrong's body and controls the position.
Armstrong keeping moving, preventing Zolner from controlling successfully.
Armstrong trying to keep a closed guard but Zolner is proving a slippery customer.
Armstrong bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Zolner's guard. #REVR#
Armstrong preventing the sweep.
Armstrong throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Zolner works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T2#
Zolner keeping moving, preventing Armstrong from controlling successfully.
Armstrong is working Zolner over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Armstrong throwing strikes but missing.
Armstrong throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Armstrong is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Zolner lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Armstrong is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Armstrong utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Armstrong is trying to control the position but Zolner postures up. #T3#
Zolner landing with the ground and pound.
Zolner throwing strikes but missing.
Zolner postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Armstrong utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Zolner missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Armstrong keeping moving, preventing Zolner from controlling successfully.
Zolner scoring with some ground and pound.
Zolner working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Zolner makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Zolner being controlled here momentarily.
Zolner trying to control but Armstrong is working from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Armstrong holds on and takes a little breather. #T4#
Zolner trying to control but Armstrong is working from the bottom.
Armstrong is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Zolner tries to free his leg and advance position but Armstrong is retaining full guard.
Zolner forces his way into half guard.
Zolner scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Zolner working over Armstrong with some ground and pound. Armstrong looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Armstrong is looking to control Zolner's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Armstrong avoid being mounted?
Zolner thows a huge punch but Armstrong dodges it nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Armstrong wants to control but Zolner is keeping busy.
Armstrong is controlling Zolner's trapped leg to prevent Zolner from advancing to side control.
Armstrong has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Zolner is working away from the top position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Timur Zolner dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Timur Zolner's cut.
That's time! Armstrong's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
A slow jab from Armstrong misses its intended target.
Armstrong walks into a straight right hand from Zolner.
Armstrong dives in and grabs Zolner's left leg, looking for a takedown. Zolner pushes down on Armstrong's head and hops out.
Armstrong with a lazy takedown attempt
and Zolner connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Armstrong looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddie Armstrong. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Armstrong gets a takedown into half guard.
Armstrong is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Zolner actively working from the bottom here.
Zolner is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Armstrong takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Armstrong not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Armstrong slips a nice elbow through Zolner's hands, connecting with Zolner's forehead.#ES2#
Zolner pushes Armstrong off and gets back to his feet.
Zolner fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Zolner lands with an overhand left.
Armstrong shoots for a double leg takedown but Zolner sprawls well. He's pushed Armstrong's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Zolner leaves Armstrong with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Armstrong fails to land the takedown.
Nice takedown defense from Zolner. No joy for Armstrong on that attempt.
Armstrong sets himself, and Zolner steps forward looking for the clinch! Armstrong avoids it this time.#CL#
Armstrong moves into range and clinches up with Zolner.#T2#
Zolner trying to stall but Armstrong improves his position.
Armstrong can't get the takedown.
Zolner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zolner's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zolner blocking some punches.
Zolner lands a right hand that snaps the head of Armstrong backwards.
Zolner throws a punch but it's blocked by Armstrong.
Armstrong working aggressively here.
Armstrong tries to score a body lock takedown but Zolner shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Armstrong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Armstrong working aggressively here.
Zolner tries to throw a body punch but Armstrong avoids it by throwing Zolner back against the ropes.
Zolner gets underhooks to prevent Armstrong's takedown attempt.
A nice left hand lands by Zolner.
Armstrong's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Zolner slowing the pace effectively.
Armstrong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Armstrong tries for a takedown. No joy.
Armstrong throws a punch but it's blocked by Zolner. #T3#
Armstrong throws a punch but it's blocked by Zolner.
Zolner throws a head punch that misses. #TD2#
Zolner has hold of one of Armstrong's legs. Armstrong is fighting the takedown attempt but Zolner gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Zolner won't allow Armstrong to sweep him here.
Armstrong is working hard here to advance position.
Zolner loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Zolner working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Armstrong might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Armstrong looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Armstrong lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Armstrong throws a big elbow that misses.
Armstrong with a flurry of punches that miss.
Zolner wants to get back to his feet but Armstrong is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Armstrong lands a couple of digs.
Zolner keeping moving, preventing Armstrong from controlling successfully. #T4#
Zolner controls Armstrong momentarily but Armstrong frees himself.
Zolner has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Armstrong postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Zolner preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Armstrong distracts Zolner with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Zolner pulls Armstrong in close to his closed guard and prevents Armstrong from doing any damage or advancing position.
Zolner wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Armstrong manages to pass to side control.
Armstrong wants to free his trapped foot but Zolner is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Timur Zolner showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Timur Zolner's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Armstrong shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Zolner pinned against the ropes. Zolner gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Armstrong shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Zolner defends it nicely.
Armstrong gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Zolner counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddie Armstrong. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Armstrong drives through with a takedown into Zolner's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Armstrong trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Zolner manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zolner scoring with some ground and pound.
Zolner connects with a couple of short punches.
Zolner loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Armstrong keeping moving, preventing Zolner from controlling successfully.
Armstrong working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Zolner. #T1#
Zolner landing some decent shots from guard.
Zolner missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Zolner sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Armstrong's guard.
Armstrong slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Zolner cracks Armstrong with a solid left hand.
Armstrong looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Zolner's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Armstrong 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#
Zolner avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Armstrong.
Timur Zolner has got the better of the ground game so far.
Zolner trying to hold on to Armstrong's head to control him but Armstrong postures up.
Armstrong takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Eddie Armstrong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Armstrong takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Zolner is concentrating on defense, preventing Armstrong from advancing position.
Armstrong prevents Zolner from improving his position.
Armstrong trying to control the pace.
Zolner trying to hold on to Armstrong's head to control him but Armstrong postures up.
Armstrong working over Zolner with some ground and pound. Zolner looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Armstrong lands with a punch from half guard.
Armstrong is nestled in close to Zolner, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T3#
Armstrong wants to pass to mount but Zolner is defending the position.
Armstrong wants to control but Zolner is keeping him busy.
Zolner looks like he's trying to stand up.
Zolner preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Let's hope that Zolner has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Zolner on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Timur Zolner is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Zolner preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Armstrong missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Zolner trying to control but Armstrong postures up.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Armstrong thows a huge punch but Zolner dodges it nicely.
Armstrong not doing much here. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Armstrong fails with the takedown
enabling Zolner to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zolner scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CL#
Armstrong closes the distance and clinches.
Zolner drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Armstrong gets the underhooks and prevents it.

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 Eddie Armstrong.
Well Zolner has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Timur Zolner!
A very excited looking Timur Zolner made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Holmgang 10
Date: Aug 20, 2016

#R1#
Armstrong shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ahokas as he jumps to the side.
Armstrong has been working on his boxing with his coaches at ~T~ Troid - Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Armstrong tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ahokas swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Armstrong scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Armstrong shoots and misses
and Ahokas counters with a right hand to the body.
Armstrong tries to clinch up but Ahokas circles away and keeps his distance.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ahokas! But no joy.
Ahokas misses the shot to the body.
Armstrong will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddie Armstrong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Armstrong is defended easily by Ahokas.
Armstrong tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD2#
and Ahokas counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Armstrong!
Ahokas lands a decent elbow from side control.
Ahokas wants to lay and pray for a moment but Armstrong keeps working.
Ahokas creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Armstrong sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #T1#
Ahokas trying to control the position but Armstrong is working away.
Armstrong is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Armstrong's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Armstrong is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Ahokas grinds an elbow into Armstrong's temple.
Ahokas working the ground and pound.
Ahokas lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Armstrong down.
Armstrong taking a bit of punishment here - Ahokas scoring with strikes.
Ahokas lands some shots froms side control.
Armstrong is not content to let Ahokas control the position.
Armstrong is trying to improve his position.
Ahokas scoring with punches and elbows. #ROC2#
Armstrong is rocked!#T2#
Ahokas cracks Armstrong with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Ahokas immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Armstrong is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Ahokas!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Juha Ahokas!
Juha Ahokas looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Sucker!'.

Event: HFL #35
Date: Apr 16, 2016

#R1#
Mihailovic throws a right hand that Armstrong ducks under and follows up with a left that Armstrong also avoids with ease.
Armstrong wants to clinch up but Mihailovic keeps it at a distance.
Mihailovic misses with a double jab.
Armstrong looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Armstrong tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mihailovic looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Armstrong takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Mihailovic misses with a two punch combination.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mihailovic darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mihailovic turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mihailovic fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Armstrong.
Mihailovic swinging wildly here.
Armstrong shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Armstrong darts in looking for a takedown but Mihailovic gets double underhooks and turns Armstrong into the cage.
Mihailovic lands with a nice combination. Armstrong backs away looking to recover.#CUT2#
It looks like Eddie Armstrong has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Armstrong takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Armstrong tries to clinch up but Mihailovic circles away and keeps his distance.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nice sprawl there from Mihailovic as Armstrong shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddie Armstrong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mihailovic slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Mihailovic has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Armstrong is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Mihailovic misses with a wild body shot.
Armstrong takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Armstrong tries to bum rush Mihailovic with a series of wild strikes but Mihailovic uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mihailovic throws a one two combo.
Mihailovic is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#T1#
Mihailovic has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mihailovic there as he acknowledges the shot.
Armstrong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Armstrong swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Armstrong takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A punch combination from Mihailovic misses. #CL#
Armstrong closes the distance and clinches.
Armstrong is looking to take this one to the mat.
Mihailovic gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Armstrong.
Mihailovic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Armstrong wants a takedown but no success here.
Mihailovic gets underhooks to prevent Armstrong's takedown attempt.
Armstrong throws a punch but it's blocked by Mihailovic.
Mihailovic lands a hook that snaps the head of Armstrong backwards.
Mihailovic's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Armstrong fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
A nice left hand lands by Mihailovic.
Armstrong misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Armstrong drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mihailovic gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Armstrong working aggressively here. #BC2#
Mihailovic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Armstrong shoots in and drives through. Mihailovic sprawls well.
Armstrong fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mihailovic jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Armstrong shoots for a double leg takedown but Mihailovic sprawls well. He's pushed Armstrong's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mihailovic! But no joy.
Mihailovic fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Armstrong is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mihailovic sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Armstrong is breathing heavily.
Armstrong takes a shot to the body in his stride. #KD2#
Mihailovic lands a left and a right that sends Armstrong crashing to the canvas! Mihailovic dives into mount looking to finish!#ROC2#
Armstrong is rocked!#SU2#
Mihailovic stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Oh Armstrong is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mihailovic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mihailovic ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Armstrong out cold! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lubomir Mihailovic!
Lubomir Mihailovic thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: HFL #30
Date: Mar 12, 2016

#R1#
A jab from Armstrong finds it's way through Takaraivo's defenses.
Takaraivo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Armstrong changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Takaraivo tries to avoid it but Armstrong manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Takaraivo to the ground. Takaraivo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL#
Armstrong forces Takaraivo back against the cage and clinches.
Armstrong prevents Takaraivo from breaking the clinch.
Takaraivo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Takaraivo gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Armstrong.
Takaraivo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Armstrong can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddie Armstrong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Armstrong working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Armstrong misses with a hook to the ribs.
Takaraivo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC2#
Takaraivo breaks from the clinch.
Takaraivo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Armstrong to score with a decent uppercut.
Nice straight punches there by Armstrong. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Armstrong.#T1#
Armstrong cracks Takaraivo with a good jab.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Armstrong.
Takaraivo swats away the attempt to clinch by Armstrong.#CL#
Armstrong moves into the clinch.
Armstrong tries for a takedown but Takaraivo manages to get underhooks.
Armstrong misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Armstrong on the inside. #TD#
Armstrong has Takaraivo pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Armstrong pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Takaraivo tumbling to the mat - Armstrong dives into Takaraivo's guard.
Armstrong makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T2#
Armstrong throws a big right hand that misses.
Armstrong seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Armstrong trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Armstrong engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T3#
Armstrong throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Armstrong stays in close to Takaraivo's body and controls the position.
Armstrong tries to free his leg and advance position but Takaraivo is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
Armstrong fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Takaraivo, pushing him back against the cage.
Armstrong wants a takedown but no success here.
Armstrong drops down looking for an ankle pick but Takaraivo pulls his leg out and moves away.
Armstrong misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Takaraivo has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Armstrong fails in his attempt to clinch.
As Armstrong backs off Takaraivo throws a huge counter combo but Armstrong manages to avoid it all.
Takaraivo swats away the attempt to clinch by Armstrong.#T4#
Armstrong tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Takaraivo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Armstrong connects with a looping right hand. #CL2#
Takaraivo takes the fight into the clinch.
Armstrong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Armstrong lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Armstrong wants to take the fight to the mat but Takaraivo manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Armstrong is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Takaraivo is defending well.
Armstrong wants a takedown.
Takaraivo blocking some punches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Armstrong lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Armstrong is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Takaraivo pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD#
Armstrong tightens his grip and picks Takaraivo up, before dumping him to the ground. Takaraivo manages to land in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eddie Armstrong dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Armstrong will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #TD#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Armstrong scores with a takedown into Takaraivo's guard.
Takaraivo keeping moving, preventing Armstrong from controlling successfully.
We've been hearing good reports from Armstrong's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Armstrong throwing strikes from guard but Takaraivo blocks nicely.
Armstrong throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Takaraivo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Armstrong working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Armstrong passes into half guard.
Armstrong stalling.
Takaraivo is breathing heavily.#T1#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Armstrong working Takaraivo over with strikes.
Armstrong prevents Takaraivo from standing back up.
Armstrong content to control rather than advance.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Takaraivo can do anything to dispel that myth.
Armstrong'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.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Armstrong lands strikes from half guard.
Takaraivo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Armstrong not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Eddie Armstrong overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Armstrong missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Takaraivo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Armstrong.
Armstrong lands with a punch from half guard. #T3#
Armstrong stalling. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Armstrong stalks Takaraivo and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Takaraivo's face. Takaraivo staggers backwards, shaken.
Takaraivo tries a head kick but it misses.
Armstrong attempts a counter takedown but Takaraivo avoids it well and moves away.
Nice takedown defense from Takaraivo. No joy for Armstrong on that attempt. #T4#
Armstrong tries to clinch but Takaraivo moves away
and Takaraivo counters with a three punch combo that has Armstrong backing up. Armstrong nods at Takaraivo to acknowledge the strikes.
Nice jab there from Armstrong.
Donk. Armstrong catches Takaraivo right on the button with a cross.
Armstrong scores with the left hand. Takaraivo knows he should have avoided that one.
Eddie Armstrong is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Takaraivo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Armstrong tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Takaraivo counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Takaraivo.
Takaraivo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Armstrong scores with a jab to the jaw.
Armstrong tries to clinch there but Takaraivo circles away.
Armstrong looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Takaraivo is fending him off so far but Armstrong persists. Nope, Takaraivo circles away and we're back to standing.
Takaraivo looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Takaraivo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddie Armstrong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Takaraivo throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Armstrong counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Armstrong 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.
Armstrong pushes down on Takaraivo's leg and manages to get into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eddie Armstrong dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Takaraivo blocks a jab.
Armstrong goes for a double leg but Takaraivo avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Takaraivo continues to drive forward.#CL#
Armstrong has closed the distance and engaged Takaraivo in a clinch.
Armstrong scores with a shot to the side of Takaraivo's head.
Armstrong has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Takaraivo avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Armstrong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Takaraivo can do to turn this around?
Takaraivo gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Armstrong.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddie Armstrong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Armstrong is trying to drag Takaraivo to the mat but Takaraivo just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Armstrong tries for a takedown. No joy. #BC2#
Takaraivo manages to break the clinch.
Armstrong scores with a hook.
Takaraivo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Takaraivo lands a two punch combo.
Armstrong dives in and grabs Takaraivo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Takaraivo pushes down on Armstrong's head and hops out.#TD#
Armstrong scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Armstrong fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Armstrong throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Armstrong controlling the position.
Armstrong working the ground and pound. #ROC#
Takaraivo is rocked!
Armstrong taking a breather here.
Eddie Armstrong is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Armstrong throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Armstrong working the ground and pound but Takaraivo is defending the strikes.
Armstrong throws an elbow but Takaraivo slips to the side and avoids it well.
You can see the frustration on Takaraivo's face as Armstrong controls the position.
Armstrong has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Armstrong scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Takaraivo to see if he's OK.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Armstrong is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Takaraivo's shoulder. That is not cool. #T3#
Takaraivo on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Armstrong working the body and head with strikes.
Takaraivo is still in real trouble! Can Armstrong finish him?
Armstrong lands a strong strike to the head of Takaraivo. That's dazed him! Armstrong looking to finish here. Takaraivo is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Armstrong lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eddie Armstrong!
During a confident post fight interview, Eddie Armstrong thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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