Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: OFC: Blood Night XLVI
Date: Dec 06, 2017

#R1##CL2#
Abdullah instigates a clinch.
Metsast tries to land knees in the clinch but Abdullah avoids the damage to the body.
Metsast misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Abdullah.
Metsast lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Abdullah swings wildly with an uppercut but Metsast uses good head movement to avoid it.
Metsast swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Abdullah creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Abdullah is trying to pull guard but Metsast turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Metsast unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A shot in the inside from Metsast.
Metsast tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Metsast misses with a hook to the ribs.
Metsast looks to throw an elbow but misses. #TD2#
Abdullah pulls guard.
Metsast trying to control but Abdullah is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Metsast postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T1#
Metsast connects with a couple of short punches.
Abdullah controls Metsast momentarily but Metsast frees himself.
Metsast engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Abdullah preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Metsast throwing strikes but missing.
Abdullah utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Abdullah is trying to control the position but Metsast postures up.
Our spies down at at Midnight MMA inform us that Abdullah has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Abdullah is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##T2##SUB#
Metsast actively working from the bottom here.
Metsast is looking for a sweep. Abdullah is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Abdullah seems to be working for a kimura but Metsast defends the submission attempt.
Metsast has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Abdullah is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Abdullah is working for a kimura here but Metsast manages to reverse the position and he's now in Abdullah's guard.
Abdullah looking to hit a scissor sweep but Metsast is one step ahead there. #T3#
Metsast tries to free his leg and advance position but Abdullah is retaining full guard.
Abdullah trying to keep a closed guard but Metsast is proving a slippery customer. #SUB2#
Abdullah is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Metsast content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Metsast throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Abdullah works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Metsast works over Abdullah with some ground and pound from guard.
Metsast landing some decent shots from guard.
Metsast throwing strikes from guard but Abdullah blocks nicely. #T4#
Metsast throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Abdullah tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Abdullah is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Metsast is aware though and is defending well.
Abdullah controls Metsast momentarily but Metsast frees himself.
Abdullah looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Metsast postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Metsast wants to control from the top but Abdullah keeps moving.
Abdullah looking for a sweep. Not yet Abdullah, not yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Metsast accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Metsast trying to control but Abdullah is working from the bottom.
Metsast 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.#SUB2#
Abdullah looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Metsast is defending well. Abdullah quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Metsast has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Abdullah celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rahkim Abdullah!
Rahkim Abdullah decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: OFC 324: Imbula vs Maneno
Date: Nov 15, 2017

#R1#
Stenger misses with an uppercut.
Metsast tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Metsast lands a jab to the nose.
Stenger lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Metsast with a hook.
Nice shot by Stenger.
Stenger throws a good cross that connects.
Mees Metsast seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Metsast looks to score with a jab to the body but Stenger is just out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Stenger! But no joy.
Metsast looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Metsast connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Stenger momentarily.
Metsast misses with a head kick.
Metsast is looking to clinch but Stenger is avoiding it.
Metsast throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stenger lands a jab to Metsast's midsection.
Stenger lands a body shot.
Metsast uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stenger.
Stenger connects with a nice looking jab.
Nice body kick from Stenger.
Metsast scores with a jab to the head. #T1#
Stenger circles away from the clinch attempt
and Stenger counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Stenger cracks the inside of Metsast's front leg.
Stenger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Metsast was well out of range. Poor timing from Stenger.
Metsast tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stenger was well out of range. Poor timing from Metsast.
Metsast tries to clinch up.
Metsast throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Stenger.
Aksel Stenger is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stenger thuds a left hand into Metsast's body.
Metsast swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stenger throws a looping overhand right but Metsast ducks down to avoid it.
Stenger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Metsast.
Stenger fails to land with a series of punches.
Metsast avoids the body shot from Stenger.
Nice shot lands for Stenger.
Stenger stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Metsast.
Metsast throws a series of punches but Stenger avoids them all with ease.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stenger avoids the head kick by Metsast. #T2#
Stenger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Metsast manages to avoid it.
Metsast throws a sloppy head kick and Stenger moves out of range easily.
Stenger is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Stenger lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Metsast at a distance.
Nice cross by Stenger.
Stenger takes a swing at Metsast's ribcage but misses.
Metsast throws a head kick that misses.
Stenger looks to throw the jab but Metsast is out of range.
Metsast is looking to counter the offense by Stenger and move into the clinch.
Stenger connects with an inside leg kick.
Metsast tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Stenger tries to counter by closing the distance.
Metsast fails with an attempt to clinch.
Metsast throws a sloppy head kick and Stenger moves out of range easily.
Stenger appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Stenger throws a lazy uppercut
and Metsast counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stenger looks to score with a jab to the body but Metsast is just out of range.
Stenger has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Metsast finds it's way round the side to connect with Stenger's head.
Stenger throws a sloppy head kick and Metsast moves out of range easily.
Nice body kick there by Stenger.#T3#
Stenger motions for Metsast to come forward. Stenger throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Metsast misses the shot to the body.
Metsast swings for the body but Stenger moves out of range. #CL#
Metsast drives through and clinches with Stenger against the cage.
Stenger doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stenger tries to work over Metsast's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stenger tries to throw a body punch but Metsast avoids it by throwing Stenger back against the cage.
Metsast blocks a body shot from Stenger.
Metsast misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stenger lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Metsast or not.
Metsast scores with a hook to the body.
Metsast lands a left hand.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Stenger as Metsast tries to tie him up. #BC2#
Stenger's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stenger throws a body punch but Metsast moves out of range.
No joy there for Metsast, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stenger fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Stenger keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T4#
Metsast pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Metsast tries to clinch but Stenger moves out of range.
Metsast tries to clinch up but Stenger circles away and keeps his distance.
Metsast is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stenger.
Metsast throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Metsast throws a body shot but no joy.
Stenger lands with an overhand left.
Metsast tries to clinch but Stenger moves out of range.
Stenger moves out of range of the leg kick from Metsast.
Stenger thows a left - swing and a miss!
Metsast feinted with a counter takedown.#TD#
Metsast scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Metsast scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Stenger to see if he's OK.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Metsast cracks Stenger with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Metsast is trying to move to mount but Stenger reverses beautifully and ends up in Metsast's guard.
Metsast looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Aksel Stenger will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Stenger lands a glancing blow to the side of Metsast's head.
A head kick misses from Metsast.
Metsast fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Metsast connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Metsast is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Stenger tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Stenger.
Metsast lunges at Stenger with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Stenger's hand.
Metsast uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stenger.
A counter left hand to the body from Metsast misses its target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stenger lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Metsast connects with a nice looking jab.
Metsast misses with a head kick.
Metsast sets himself, and Stenger steps forward looking for the clinch! Metsast avoids it this time.
Stenger missing with a left hand there. Metsast was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Metsast bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Stenger digs a good body shot into Metsast's ribs.
Metsast scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Stenger doesn't seem bothered though.
Stenger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Metsast is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Stenger.
Stenger showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Metsast.
Stenger defending well as Metsast loads up on a big left hand.
Metsast is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Stenger scores with a punch to the head.
Metsast shoots in but no luck this time.
Metsast throws a lazy head kick
and Stenger counters with a two punch combo.
Stenger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Metsast misses with a low kick.
Metsast takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Stenger changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Metsast closes this distance looking for a takedown but Stenger circles away.#T2#
Stenger throws a jab but it's blocked by Metsast.
Metsast misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Metsast tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Stenger is able to avoid easily.
Metsast avoids a kick to the body.
Stenger clobbers Metsast with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Metsast moves away from the strike by Stenger.
A head kick misses from Stenger.
Stenger misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stenger throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stenger misses with a body kick.
Stenger misses with a looping right.
Metsast misses with a combination
and Stenger counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Metsast throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Stenger's waist but Stenger gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Metsast off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mees Metsast. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Metsast tries to clinch up.
Metsast drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T3#
Metsast keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Metsast misses its target.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Metsast checks a leg kick.
Stenger moves into range and connects with a jab.
Metsast throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Metsast throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stenger blocks a head kick by Metsast.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Metsast - that will leave a mark!
A decent looking cross lands there for Stenger.
Stenger scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nice straight punches there by Stenger. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Stenger.#CL2#
Stenger instigates a clinch.
Metsast misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Stenger.
Metsast pushes Stenger back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Metsast with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A shot in the inside from Stenger.
Metsast digs a right hand underneath Stenger's ribcage. Stenger let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T4#
Stenger misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Stenger breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Metsast lands a leg kick that knocks Stenger off balance momentarily.
Nice uppercut there from Stenger.
Metsast's corner calls for a 1-2. Metsast obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Metsast tries to clinch up but Stenger circles away and keeps his distance.
Stenger pulls out of a head kick attempt. #CL#
Metsast rushes Stenger and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Metsast throws an elbow but misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Metsast.
Metsast swings wildly with an uppercut but Stenger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stenger trying to control the position but instead, Metsast has worked for underhooks and has pushed Stenger into the cage.
Metsast working aggressively here. #BC2#
Stenger breaks from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aksel Stenger 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! This is the final round!
#R3#
Metsast tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Stenger lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Metsast shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Stenger defends it nicely.#CL#
Stenger gets tackled into the cage by Metsast. Metsast maintains the clinch.
Stenger working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Stenger fails to land.
Stenger tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Metsast's elbow.
Metsast trying to stall but Stenger improves his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Metsast makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Stenger's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Metsast shoots in and drives through. Stenger sprawls well.
Stenger dodges the punch combination from Metsast. #T1#
Stenger connects with a high kick.
Metsast shoots in for a double leg but Stenger sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mees Metsast. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stenger throws a leg kick which misses Metsast's front leg but catches the back leg as Metsast tries to avoid it.
Metsast blocks a jab.
Nice shot by Stenger.
Metsast takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Metsast keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stenger.
Metsast looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Stenger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Metsast.
A nice side step and Stenger releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Metsast throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A low kick from Metsast misses
and Stenger counters with a head kick. That will keep Metsast thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
A big right from Metsast misses.
Donk. Stenger catches Metsast right on the button with a cross.
A solid leg kick lands there for Metsast.
Metsast tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stenger was well out of range. Poor timing from Metsast.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Metsast throws an overhand right that lands on Stenger's shoulder, as Stenger tries to avoid the shot.
Stenger throws a big counter head kick but Metsast avoids it with no problem.#T2#
Metsast avoids the body shot from Stenger.
Stenger scores with a push kick.
Stenger scores with a head kick.
Stenger moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Stenger ducks under a wild hook from Metsast.
Stenger throws a fast counter high kick but Metsast manages to duck under it in time.
Stenger slips under a jab from Metsast.
Stenger throws a quick inside leg kick.
Metsast shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Stenger sprawls well. Stenger wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Metsast gets slowly back to his feet.
Stenger plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Stenger misses the shot to the body.
Metsast misses with an uppercut. Stenger saw that one coming.
Stenger with a jab.#T3#
Metsast steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Stenger. That one must have hurt.
Metsast misses with a takedown attempt - Stenger sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Metsast shoots in looking for a takedown. Stenger tries to sprawl out of it but Metsast keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Stenger manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Metsast lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Stenger lands a jab to the nose.
Stenger throws a leg kick but Metsast checks it.
A head kick misses from Stenger.
Stenger keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stenger throws a head kick that misses.
Stenger circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Stenger counter with a right hand. #T4##KD2#
Stenger lands a big head kick that sends Metsast tumbling to the mat! Stenger takes a step backwards and waves Metsast back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Metsast is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Metsast swinging wildly here.
Oh Metsast is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stenger misses with a hook.
Metsast drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Stenger cracks the inside of Metsast's front leg.
Metsast tries to clinch but Stenger is having none of it.
Metsast moves out of range of the leg kick from Stenger.
Metsast tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stenger swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Metsast seems to have got his legs back now.
Stenger has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Metsast misses with a body shot.
Stenger shapes to counter with a head kick.
Metsast misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Stenger counters with a leg kick.
Mees Metsast has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Metsast throws a head kick that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aksel Stenger comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Stenger 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aksel Stenger!
An out of breath Aksel Stenger thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: OFC 320: Cyberpunk
Date: Oct 25, 2017

#R1#
Metsast tries a low kick but Grimes avoids it.#CL2#
Metsast gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nice body punch from Grimes.
Metsast creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Grimes managing to block the knees to the body from Metsast.
Metsast has a couple of punches blocked by Grimes. #BC#
Grimes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Metsast throws a head kick that misses.
Grimes takes a shot to the body in his stride. #CL#
Grimes has closed the distance and engaged Metsast in a clinch.
Metsast effectively controlling the action here.
Metsast misses with a knee strike.
Grimes is trying to force a seperation but Metsast has the dominant position.
I was talking to Grimes's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grimes is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Metsast crunches a lovely knee into Grimes's ribcage.
Metsast swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Metsast stalling against the cage.
Metsast throws an elbow but it's blocked. #T1#
Grimes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Metsast is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Grimes is defending well for now.
Metsast working Grimes over with knees to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Metsast stalling in the clinch.
Metsast misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Grimes breaks the clinch.
Metsast lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Grimes avoids the body shot from Metsast. #CL#
Grimes closes the distance and clinches.
Grimes can't break the clinch.
Grimes makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Metsast misses with a body punch.
Metsast crunches a lovely knee into Grimes's ribcage.
Grimes wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Grimes wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Metsast has him pressed against the cage.
Metsast with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A short right from Grimes on the inside.
Metsast trying to land knees to the body. #T2#
Metsast goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Metsast missing with knees to the body.
Metsast is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Grimes is defending well for now.
Grimes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Metsast lands with a short shot to the head.
Metsast tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Metsast prevents Grimes from breaking the clinch.#BC#
Grimes manages to break the clinch.
No joy there for Grimes, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #CL#
Grimes fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Metsast, pushing him back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Metsast creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Grimes is trying to break the clinch but Metsast has him pressed against the cage.
Grimes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Metsast missing with knees to the body. #BC#
Grimes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Metsast misses with a jab, cross combination. #CL#
Grimes clinches up against the cage.
Metsast prevents Grimes from breaking the clinch.#T3#
Metsast tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Grimes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Some bone on bone action there as Grimes checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #CL2#
Metsast drives through and clinches with Grimes against the cage.
Metsast with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #BC#
Grimes manages to break the clinch.
A good leg kick by Metsast.
Grimes takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Metsast swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Grimes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL2#
Metsast fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Grimes, pushing him back against the cage.
A short right from Grimes on the inside.
Metsast takes a shot to the head. #BC#
Grimes manages to break the clinch.
Grimes blocks the body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Metsast throws a body shot but no joy.
Metsast jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mees Metsast seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Grimes pushes Metsast up against the cage in a clinch.
Metsast tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #T4##BC#
Grimes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Metsast throws a lazy head kick
and Metsast takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Grimes, as that shot connected.
Metsast misses with a right hand
and Grimes counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Metsast misses with a low kick.
As Metsast looks to move away, Grimes throws a big counter combo but Metsast just gets out of the way.
Metsast misses with a double jab.
Grimes misses with a series of wild punches.
Grimes throws a right hand that Metsast ducks under and follows up with a left that Metsast also avoids with ease.
Metsast throws out a leg kick but Grimes moves out of range and Metsast only half commits.
A telegraphed right hand from Metsast misses the target.
Metsast lands a nice shot that snaps Grimes's head back.
Metsast shoots for a double leg takedown but Grimes sprawls well. He's pushed Metsast's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Grimes appears to be looking for a big counter.#CL#
Grimes moves into the clinch successfully.
Grimes is trying to break the clinch but Metsast is controlling him.#BC#
Grimes breaks the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL#
Metsast tries to keep at a distance but Grimes has taken the fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mees Metsast will probably get the nod.
That's time! Grimes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Grimes lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Grimes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Metsast lands with an uppercut that bounces Grimes off the cage and back into range.
Metsast throws a looping overhand right but Grimes ducks down to avoid it. #CL#
Grimes gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Metsast is trying to stall.
Metsast misses with a knee strike.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Grimes tries to break the clinch but Metsast is controlling the position.
Grimes on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Grimes creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Metsast misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Knees in the clinch landing for Metsast.
Grimes lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Grimes.
Grimes is trying to break the clinch but Metsast is controlling him.#T1#
Grimes can't break the clinch.
Metsast throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Grimess head.
A short right from Grimes.
Grimes blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Grimes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Metsast trying to land knees to the body.
Metsast misses with a hook to the ribs.
Metsast missing with knees to the body.
Grimes prevents a body shot from Metsast.
Metsast lands with a left to the head. #BC#
Grimes manages to break the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Grimes.
Grimes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #CL2#
Metsast closes the distance and pushes Grimes back into the cage.
Metsast fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Metsast utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Metsast lands a knee to the head. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Metsast keeps control of Grimes as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Metsast takes a shot to the head.
Metsast goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Grimes wants to get back to striking at distance but Metsast won't allow it.
Metsast is trying to stall.
Metsast swings wildly with an uppercut but Grimes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grimes has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Metsast trying to land knees to the body.
Metsast lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Grimes takes a shot to the head.
Metsast lands a nice knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Metsast tries to work over Grimes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Metsast tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Grimes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Metsast lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Metsast scores a nice knee to the body. #T3#
Metsast working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Grimes is trying to break the clinch but Metsast is controlling him.
Metsast tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Grimes avoids it.
Metsast lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC#
Grimes manages to break the clinch.
Metsast throws a series of strikes that have Grimes backpedaling.
Metsast misses with a body shot.
Metsast throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Grimes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Metsast feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Grimes's calf.
Grimes scores with a nice strike.
Grimes lands the left hand.
Brian Grimes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grimes wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
The referee calls for Metsast to work.
A short right from Grimes. #T4#
Metsast looking to throw knees to the head but Grimes is blocking nicely.
Metsast landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt. #BC#
Grimes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Grimes slips a straight right by Metsast.#CL#
Grimes fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Metsast, pushing him back against the cage.
Metsast misses with some punches.
A frustrated look appears on Grimes's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Grimes is trying to push Metsast away but Metsast has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Metsast has Grimes pressed against the cage, preventing Grimes from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Grimes is looking to break free of the clinch but Metsast has double underhooks. #BC#
Grimes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Grimes blocks a jab.
Grimes misses with a looping left.
The crowd cheers as Metsast lands an impressive looking overhand right. Grimes doesn't seem phased though.
Grimes checks a low kick from Metsast.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mees Metsast 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Metsast walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CL#
Grimes instigates a clinch.
Grimes wants to break the clinch but can't.
Metsast tries to work over Grimes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Grimes tries to break the clinch but Metsast is controlling the position.
Grimes gets through Metsast's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Metsast scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Grimes.
Metsast missing with knees to the body.
Metsast can't find room to land a body shot as Grimes controls the action.
Metsast taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Metsast lands with a short shot to the head.
Metsast is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Grimes is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Metsast swings wildly with an uppercut but Grimes uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short left from Grimes.
Grimes lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #ROC#
Metsast is rocked!
Metsast lands a damaging elbow. #T1##BC#
Grimes manages to break the clinch.
Grimes thuds his right hand into Metsast's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Metsast is still on wobbly legs! Can Grimes finish him?#CL#
Grimes moves into the clinch.
Metsast unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Metsast seems to have recovered his senses.
Metsast using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Metsast throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Grimes blocks it with crossed arms.
Metsast misses with a knee strike.
Grimes avoids the elbow strike from Metsast, against the cage.
Metsast makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Metsast.
Metsast tries to land a knee to the head but Grimes blocks with his arms.
Grimes working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Grimes wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #BC#
Grimes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Metsast 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!
Metsast swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T2#
Metsast with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Grimes tries to circle away but Metsast has him pinned against the cage.#BC#
Grimes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Metsast instigates a clinch.
Metsast tries to land knees in the clinch but Grimes avoids the damage to the body.
Metsast using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Grimes has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Metsast missing with knees to the body.
Grimes looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Metsast is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Grimes is keeping busy.
Grimes has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC#
Grimes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Metsast throws a sloppy head kick
and Grimes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL#
Grimes clinches with his opponent.
Grimes blocks a body shot from Metsast.
Grimes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Metsast's elbow. #BC#
Grimes breaks from the clinch. #T3#
Grimes takes a kick to the side of the head.
A big left from Metsast misses. #CL2#
Metsast forces Grimes back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Grimes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Grimes fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Grimes tests Metsast's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Grimes lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Metsast circles away quickly and effectively.#CL#
Grimes rushes Metsast and presses him up against the cage.
Brian Grimes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Metsast lands a left hand.
Grimes avoids the elbow strike from Metsast, against the cage.
Grimes blocking some punches.
Metsast working aggressively here.
Metsast lands with a right to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC#
Grimes breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Metsast pushes Grimes up against the cage in a clinch.
Metsast tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Metsast is working Grimes over against the cage.#T4#
Metsast tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Grimes avoids it.
Metsast throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Grimes blocks it with crossed arms.
Metsast takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Grimes avoiding damage as Metsast throws knees to the body.
Mees Metsast seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A head punch on the inside from Metsast fails to land. #BC#
Grimes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Metsast gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Metsast missing with knees to the body. #BC#
Grimes manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Metsast closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Grimes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Metsast gets tackled into the cage by Grimes. Grimes maintains the clinch.
Grimes lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Grimes is trying to break the clinch but Metsast is controlling him.
Grimes is looking to break free of the clinch but Metsast has double underhooks.
A right hand to the body from Metsast.
Grimes lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mees Metsast is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Grimes tries to break free but Metsast pushes him back against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mees Metsast.
I've got Metsast 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mees Metsast!

Event: AD489: Ethereal stroke again
Date: Oct 07, 2017

#R1#
Söderlund misses with an attempted mid kick.
Metsast throwing a counter right hand but Söderlund manages to avoid it.
Metsast goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Metsast misses with a two punch combination.
Metsast throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Söderlund blocks a head kick by Metsast.
Söderlund steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Metsast tries to close the distance and clinch but Söderlund swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Metsast with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Söderlund to score with a decent uppercut.
Söderlund throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Metsast connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Metsast with a hook.
Söderlund thows a left - swing and a miss!
Metsast takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Söderlund tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Metsast is able to avoid easily.
Söderlund lands a nice shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice defenses there by Söderlund.
Metsast scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #CUT#
It looks like Mats Söderlund has been cut.
Metsast tries a head kick but it misses.
Söderlund throws a predictable looking body shot
and Metsast counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Metsast lands a leg kick that knocks Söderlund off balance momentarily.
Metsast loads up on a big right hand but Söderlund slips the punch.
Metsast lands with a nice body punch. #T1#
Metsast ducks right into an uppercut from Söderlund.
Söderlund avoids the head kick by Metsast.
Metsast lands a jab to the nose.
Söderlund feints and then cracks Metsast's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Metsast down.
Metsast misses with a looping left.
Metsast throws a left and a right that both miss
and Söderlund counters with a solid body kick.
Söderlund scores with a sloppy right hand. Metsast should have avoided that one.
Metsast throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Söderlund sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Metsast misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Söderlund.
Söderlund looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Söderlund tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Metsast was well out of range. Poor timing from Söderlund.
Metsast staying out of range there.
Metsast misses with a wild combination.
Metsast takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Metsast shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Söderlund as he jumps to the side. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Metsast throws a sloppy head kick and Söderlund moves out of range easily.
Metsast throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Söderlund will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Söderlund throws a solid leg kick but Metsast takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Söderlund.
Nice takedown defense from Söderlund. No joy for Metsast on that attempt.
Söderlund looks to score with a jab to the body but Metsast is just out of range.
Söderlund throws a looping overhand right but Metsast ducks down to avoid it.
Metsast misses with a wild combination.
Mats Söderlund is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Söderlund stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Söderlund lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Söderlund misses with a looping left.
Metsast lands a jab to the nose.
Metsast on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Söderlund.
Metsast misses with a wild combination.
Söderlund throws out a counter right but Metsast avoids it with no problem.#T3#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Söderlund, as that shot connected.
Metsast throws a shot from downtown. Söderlund moves away and avoids it.
A countering left hand to the body from Söderlund misses.
Söderlund lands with a nice body kick.
Söderlund throws a front kick that sends Metsast stumbling back into the cage.
Söderlund jabs Metsast right on the nose. Metsast blinks but takes it well.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Söderlund ducks right into an uppercut from Metsast.
Metsast is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Söderlund lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Metsast.
Metsast waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Söderlund.
Metsast throws a head kick but Söderlund moves out of range.
A shot to the liver by Söderlund. Beautiful body shot.
Söderlund lands a jab.
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!
Metsast throws a nice outside leg kick.
Söderlund just misses with a punch to the body.
Metsast scores with a sloppy right hand. Söderlund should have avoided that one.
Söderlund misses with a body shot. #T4#
Söderlund takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Metsast is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Metsast misses with a lunging right hand
and Söderlund counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Metsast misses with a looping right.
Metsast misses with a body shot.
Metsast lands a glancing blow to the side of Söderlund's head.
Metsast throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Söderlund looks for the body kick but Metsast saw that one coming.
Metsast looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Metsast misses with an uppercut.
Söderlund scores with a head kick. Metsast tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Metsast looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Metsast lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Metsast misses with an uppercut
and Söderlund counters with a body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Metsast throws a jab but it's blocked by Söderlund.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Söderlund! But no joy.
Metsast throws a head kick but Söderlund moves out of range.
Söderlund misses with an uppercut.
Söderlund throws out a loose jab but Metsast uses good head movement to avoid it.
Metsast ducks right into an uppercut from Söderlund.
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 Mees Metsast will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mats Söderlund's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Metsast is looking to slow Söderlund down with leg kicks.
Söderlund throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Metsast sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Metsast thuds his right hand into Söderlund's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Mees Metsast is winning the standup battle so far.
Söderlund's jab looks to have found its range, popping Metsast under the eye.
Metsast misses with a kick to the body
and Söderlund counters with a nice body kick.
Nice body kick from Söderlund.
Metsast pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And Söderlund responds with a good body kick, but Metsast manages to step out the way in time.
Metsast will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Söderlund blocks a jab.
Söderlund lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A right-left combo lands from Metsast.
Söderlund blocks the body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big left from Metsast misses.
The fighters circling - Söderlund throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
An inside leg kick from Metsast misses.
Metsast takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Nice body punch from Söderlund.
Söderlund throws a lazy right hand but Metsast sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Söderlund displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Metsast throws out the jab.
Metsast has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Söderlund.#T1#
Söderlund is looking to score with low kicks.
Metsast misses with a body shot.
Söderlund misses the jab.
Söderlund uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Metsast.
Söderlund tries a quick counter leg kick but Metsast is wise to it.
Metsast works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Söderlund lands a head shot.
Söderlund comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Söderlund looks for the body kick but Metsast saw that one coming.
A punch lands to the side of Metsast 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Söderlund works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Metsast takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #CL#
Metsast moves into the clinch.
Metsast throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Söderlund can't find room to land a body shot as Metsast controls the action.
Söderlund swings away with an uppercut that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Söderlund struggles to land a body shot inside as Metsast controls his hands.
Söderlund lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Söderlund tries to throw a body punch but Metsast avoids it by throwing Söderlund back against the cage. #T2#
A short right from Söderlund on the inside.
Metsast tries to land a knee to the head but Söderlund blocks with his arms.
Söderlund blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Metsast trying to land knees to the body.
Metsast missing with knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Metsast cracks Söderlund with a nice body shot.
Metsast blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Söderlund.
Metsast tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Metsast scores with a nice short uppercut.
Metsast throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Söderlund throws a head punch that misses.
Metsast swings wildly with an uppercut but Söderlund uses good head movement to avoid it.
Metsast blocks an uppercut.
Söderlund lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Metsast backwards.
Söderlund tries a body shot but Metsast blocks it.
Metsast is trying to stall.
Söderlund lands a shoulder strike. #T3#
Metsast tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Söderlund misses with some punches.
A right hand to the body from Söderlund.
Metsast scores with a nice hook to the head.
Söderlund lands a shot to the body.
Metsast tries a knee to the head but Söderlund blocks it.
Söderlund on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Söderlund doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Söderlund scores with a shoulder strike.
Söderlund misses with a hook to the ribs.
Metsast is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Söderlund is defending well for now.
Metsast tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Söderlund's elbow.
Metsast lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Söderlund lands a shoulder strike.
Söderlund tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Söderlund.
Metsast is leaning against Söderlund and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Söderlund swings wildly with an uppercut but Metsast uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Söderlund goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Söderlund throws a punch but it's blocked by Metsast.
Nice body punch from Söderlund.
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!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Söderlund.
Söderlund throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Metsasts head.
Metsast blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Metsast misses with a hook from the clinch.
Söderlund lands a hook to the side of the head.
Söderlund tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Söderlund.
Söderlund blocks a body shot from Metsast.
Mats Söderlund seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Söderlund tries to work over Metsast's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Söderlund tries a body shot but Metsast blocks it.
Söderlund swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Söderlund lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Söderlund avoiding damage as Metsast throws knees to the body.
Metsast prevents a body shot from Söderlund.
Metsast throws a punch but it's blocked by Söderlund.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mats Söderlund showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mats Söderlund's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Metsast tries a head kick but it misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Söderlund, as that shot connected.
Söderlund steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Metsast.
Metsast walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Metsast checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Söderlund moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Söderlund keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Metsast.
Metsast throws a lazy head kick
and Söderlund cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Söderlund swings for the body but Metsast moves out of range.
Söderlund lands a jab to Metsast's midsection.
Metsast takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Metsast takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Metsast lands with a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Söderlund cracks Metsast with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Metsast throws a head kick that misses.
It seemed like Söderlund was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Metsast tries a head kick but it misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Metsast.
Metsast lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Söderlund circles away quickly and effectively.#T1#
Söderlund lands an overhand right.
Söderlund throws out a powerful jab.
Metsast throws a lazy uppercut
and Söderlund counters with a straight right hand.
Söderlund wants to land a leg kick but Metsast is out of range.
Metsast's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Söderlund connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Metsast scrambles back to his feet.
Söderlund lands a nice hook to Metsast's body. Metsast takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A cross from Metsast lands.
Metsast misses with a body shot.
Metsast uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Söderlund.
Söderlund uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Metsast slips a jab from Söderlund.
Metsast ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jab, jab by Söderlund - just one landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Söderlund throws a nice outside leg kick.
Söderlund connects with a single shot there.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Söderlund checks a leg kick.
Metsast slips a straight right by Söderlund.#T2#
Metsast takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A head kick misses from Metsast.
Söderlund misses with a body kick.
Metsast misses with a low kick.
Metsast scores with a jab. Söderlund acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Söderlund ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Metsast moves away.
Söderlund swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Metsast throws a head kick that misses.
Söderlund follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Metsast thows a body kick. Söderlund tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Metsast avoids a kick to the body.
Metsast bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Metsast looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Söderlund thinks about the counter body kick.
Söderlund throws a looping overhand right but Metsast ducks down to avoid it.
Metsast half committed to a counter leg kick.
Söderlund throws a leg kick but Metsast sees it coming and moves out of range.
Metsast shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Söderlund but Söderlund pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T3#
Söderlund fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Metsast looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Söderlund punishes Metsast's body with a nice straight punch.
Metsast ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Metsast looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nice sprawl there from Söderlund as Metsast shoots in.
Metsast connects with a good right hand that stumbles Söderlund. Söderlund circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Söderlund uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Metsast has time to react.
Metsast has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Söderlund finds it's way round the side to connect with Metsast's head.
Söderlund ducks under a wild hook from Metsast.
Nice shot by Metsast.
Nice defenses there by Söderlund.
Metsast is looking to clinch but Söderlund is avoiding it.
Söderlund scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Metsast doesn't seem bothered though.
Söderlund explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Metsast lands a head kick. Söderlund smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Metsast looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Söderlund moves into range and lands a nice body kick. #T4#
Nice defenses there by Metsast.
Metsast fakes the leg kick and cracks Söderlund in the body.
Donk. Söderlund catches Metsast right on the button with a cross.
Söderlund misses with a hook. Metsast ducked under it nicely.
Metsast swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Söderlund misses the jab.
Söderlund does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Metsast moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Söderlund ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Metsast steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Söderlund.
Söderlund thows a body kick. Metsast tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Söderlund cracks Metsast with a right hand to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Metsast takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Metsast connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Söderlund scores with a hook.
Söderlund misses with the combination.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mats Söderlund comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Söderlund 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mats Söderlund!
After the big win, Mats Söderlund made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors FORCEE and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: AD482: Smell of success
Date: Sep 13, 2017

#R1#
Union moves out of range of the strikes.
Union checks a leg kick nicely.
Union chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Metsast can pounce on him.
Union looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Union misses with a hook.
Good work by Union as he checks the leg kick.
Union was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#CL2#
Metsast pushes Union up against the cage in a clinch.
Metsast prevents a body shot from Union.
Union makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Union softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Union misses with the head strike.
Metsast looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Metsast throws a head punch that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Metsast creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Union misses with a punch to the body.
Union trying to land knees to the body.
Metsast dodges an elbow strike from Union.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Metsast misses with a knee to the head.
Union misses with the head strike.
Union lands a right hand that snaps the head of Metsast backwards. #T1#
Union tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Metsast is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Metsast misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Union presses Metsast against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Union tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Metsast's elbow.
Union pushes off an throws an elbow but Metsast leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Metsast misses with some punches.
Metsast has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Union seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Metsast can turn it around.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Metsast tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Union tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Metsast's elbow.
Metsast blocks a body shot from Union.
Metsast swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Union.
Union misses with a short punch on the inside.
Metsast trying to land knees to the body.
Union lands a right hand. #T2#
Union prevents a body shot from Metsast.
Metsast lands a body shot in the clinch.
Union throws an elbow that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Metsast.
Knees to the body from Metsast.
Metsast gets through Union's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Metsast lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Union is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Union blocks an elbow strike from Metsast.
Union lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Metsast goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Union stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Metsast lands a body punch.
Metsast misses with a short punch on the inside.
Metsast lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Metsast misses with a knee strike.
Metsast lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Union working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T3#
Union tries to land knees in the clinch but Metsast avoids the damage to the body.
Metsast lands a left hand.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Union.
Union lands an uppercut.
Union is leaning against Metsast and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Metsast is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Union gets through Metsast's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Union managing to block the knees to the body from Metsast.
Metsast lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right from Union.
Metsast misses with a knee strike.
Union takes a knee right on the jaw!
Union lands a hook that snaps the head of Metsast backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Union avoids a wild elbow strike from Metsast.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Union.
Union lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Union throws a head punch that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Union creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Union tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Metsast's elbow.
Metsast swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Union trying to stall but Metsast improves his position.
Metsast makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Union trying to control the position but instead, Metsast has worked for underhooks and has pushed Union into the cage.
Union on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Metsast scores with a shot to the side of Union's head.
Metsast softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Metsast.
Union blocks an elbow strike from Metsast.
Metsast looking to throw knees to the head but Union is blocking nicely.
Metsast can't find room to land a body shot as Union controls the action.
Metsast with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Union lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Union tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Union just misses with a elbow thrown towards Metsast's brow.
A short right from Metsast.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mees Metsast will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Metsast tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Union is looking to counter punch.
Union misses with an uppercut.
Metsast drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Union defends it well.
Union keeps Metsast at a distance using the push kick.
Metsast looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Union is fending him off so far but Metsast persists. Nope, Union circles away and we're back to standing.
Metsast connects with a high kick. #CUT2#
It looks like Bregan Union has been cut.
Metsast uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Union.
Metsast tries a head kick but it misses. #CL#
Union closes the distance and clinches.
Union lands a shoulder strike.
Metsast working Union over with knees to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Union.
Metsast lands a left hand that snaps the head of Union backwards.
A short right from Union on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Metsast is trying to stall.
A body shot lands from Union.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Union takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Metsast prevents a body shot from Union. #T1#
Union misses with a short punch on the inside.
Metsast misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Union.
Metsast fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Union gets through Metsast's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Union lands a nice uppercut.
Metsast being controlled against the cage.
Metsast landing knees to the head.
Union tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Metsast's elbow.
Metsast swings wildly with an uppercut but Union uses good head movement to avoid it.
Union misses with a punch to the body.
Metsast misses with a knee to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Metsast fails to land.
Union stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Metsast with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Union tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
A body shot lands from Union.
Metsast tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Union's elbow.
Union throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Metsast is breathing heavily.
Union is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Union managing to block the knees to the body from Metsast.
Union lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Metsast tries a body shot but Union blocks it.
Metsast tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Union lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nice body punch from Union - that landed with a thud.
Bregan Union has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Union leaning his opponent against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Union.
Union pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Union creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Union lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T3#
A short right from Union on the inside. #ROC#
Metsast is rocked!
Union scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Metsast is still on wobbly legs! Can Union finish him?
Union slows down the pace here.
Union lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Metsast backwards.
Metsast using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Union is struggling to control the position.
Union manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A right handed body shot lands from Union.
Union lands a left hand that snaps the head of Metsast backwards.
Metsast can't find room to land a body shot as Union controls the action.
Metsast is looking to control Union's arms but Union gets an underhook and turns him. Now Metsast has his back to the cage.
Union swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Union avoiding damage.
Union lands a hook to the side of the head.
Union lands with a light punch inside.
Union looking to slow down the pace here.
Union lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!#KD#
Union drops Metsast onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Metsast is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Metsast misses with a hook to the ribs.
Union is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Metsast can do to turn this around?
Metsast misses with a hook to the ribs. #T4#
Metsast trying to land knees to the body.
Metsast lands a body shot in the clinch.
Union dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Union stalling the fight.
Union is leaning against Metsast and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Union presses Metsast against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Union lands a shoulder strike.
Union lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short uppercut from Union.
Union lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Union lands with a light punch inside.
Union is struggling to control the position.
Union lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Metsast trying to land knees to the body.
Metsast blocks a body shot from Union.
Union cracks Metsast with a nice body shot.
Union lands with a right to the head.
Union stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Union lands a body punch.
Union throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Union'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.
Good body shot from Union.
Union lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bregan Union dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bregan Union's cut.
That's time! Union's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. 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##CL#
Union moves into range and clinches up with Metsast.
Metsast is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Union is keeping busy.
Metsast lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Metsast seems to have recovered his senses.
Metsast using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Union has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Union lands a shot to the body.
Metsast tries to land knees in the clinch but Union avoids the damage to the body.
Metsast tries to land knees in the clinch but Union avoids the damage to the body.
Union lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Metsast missing with knees to the body.
Metsast misses with a hook to the ribs.
Union lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Metsast prevents a body shot from Union.
Union avoiding damage as Metsast throws knees to the body.
Union lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Metsast backwards.
Metsast takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A head punch on the inside from Metsast fails to land.
Union lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Union pushes Metsast against the cage. Union is working some dirty boxing. Union pushes off with a quick right hook! Metsast goes down! Metsast tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Union moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bregan Union!
After the big win, Bregan Union made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors FORCEE and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: AD477: Keep Going
Date: Aug 26, 2017

#R1#
Attack fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Metsast manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Attack clinches with his opponent.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Metsast just misses with a elbow thrown towards Attack's brow.
Attack struggles to land a body shot inside as Metsast controls his hands.
Attack unloads a knee to the mid-section.#TD2#
Attack turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
An elbow from Attack crashes against the mat.
Attack grinds an elbow into Metsast's temple.
Metsast tries to improve position but can't.
Attack in side control lands a decent elbow.
Attack tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Attack postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Metsast wants to control but Attack postures up.
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!
Attack throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Metsast takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Metsast takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Metsast can't do much from the bottom here.
Attack working the ground and pound but Metsast is defending the strikes. #T1#
Attack working the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Metsast stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Metsast taking a bit of punishment here - Attack scoring with strikes.
Metsast struggling a bit here.
Metsast tries to bench press Attack off him but Attack keeps the position.
Attack cracks Metsast with a big elbow.
Attack lands some shots froms side control.#ROC2#
Metsast is rocked!
Attack in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Metsast looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Attack turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shark Attack!
An out of breath and clearly excited Shark Attack thanked King of Clothes for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: AD454: Give him some Hell...
Date: Jun 10, 2017

#R1#
Metsast scores with a nice right hand.
Metsast misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Belfort.
Belfort bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Metsast's head backwards.
Metsast misses with a body kick.
Metsast throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Belfort misses with a series of wild punches.
Metsast tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Metsast. Belfort does a little dance to reset his feet.
Belfort swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Metsast dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Metsast throws a head kick but Belfort moves out of range.
Belfort throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Belfort lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Metsast looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Metsast defending well as Belfort loads up on a big left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice straight punches there by Belfort. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Belfort.
Belfort takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #CUT#
It looks like Jordan Belfort has been cut.
Belfort throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Metsast connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC#
Belfort is rocked!#T1#
Belfort steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Metsast.
Belfort is still on wobbly legs! Can Metsast finish him?
Metsast misses the jab.
Belfort is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Metsast lands a nice shot that snaps Belfort's head back.
Belfort throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Metsast misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Belfort attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
No luck for Metsast with that takedown attempt.
Metsast misses the shot to the body.
Belfort throws a hook to the side of Metsast's head but Metsast sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Belfort seems to have recovered his senses.
Belfort takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Metsast blocks a head kick by Belfort.
As Belfort tries to get set, Metsast tries to push him back and clinch up but Belfort manages to avoid the attempt.
Metsast throws a head kick that misses.
Mees Metsast seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Metsast lands a body shot.
Belfort's corner calls for a 1-2. Belfort obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Metsast smiles there as he lands a nice right hand 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!
A telegraphed right hand from Metsast misses the target. #T2#
Belfort has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Metsast finds it's way round the side to connect with Belfort's head.
Belfort keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Metsast lands a brutal head kick. Belfort looks out on his feet and Metsast throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Mees Metsast!

Event: AD447: Tennouheika Banzai
Date: May 20, 2017

#R1#
Metsast throws a leg kick but DeLuise checks it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Metsast, right into the meat.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts DeLuise, as that shot connected.
DeLuise's corner calls for a 1-2. DeLuise obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Metsast has a takedown stuffed.
Nice straight punches there by DeLuise. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of DeLuise.
Metsast keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Metsast misses with a left hand
and DeLuise counters with a nice uppercut.
Metsast throws a hook but DeLuise blocks it.
Jab from Metsast.
Mees Metsast seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Metsast lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
DeLuise throws a looping overhand right but Metsast ducks down to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
DeLuise misses with a hook. Metsast ducked under it nicely.
DeLuise blocks a jab.
DeLuise lands with a cross.
DeLuise swings for the body but Metsast moves out of range.
Metsast misses with an attempted mid kick.
DeLuise is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T1#
DeLuise listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
DeLuise on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #TD#
Metsast drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Metsast trying to control the position from guard on top but DeLuise is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
DeLuise keeping full guard, as Metsast tries to pass.
DeLuise seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Metsast pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. DeLuise is keeping the position for now.
DeLuise has Metsast pulled in close to control his posture.
DeLuise is continuing to stall.#T2#
Metsast throws a big right hand that misses.
DeLuise keeping moving, preventing Metsast from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The fighters circling - DeLuise throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sloppy strikes from DeLuise. Those never looked like landing.
Dom DeLuise is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Metsast takes one to the side of the head.
Metsast slips under a jab.
Metsast appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Metsast looks for a takedown but DeLuise sprawls well.
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!
Metsast smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#TD#
DeLuise gets caught flat footed, as Metsast shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
DeLuise keeping moving, preventing Metsast from controlling successfully. #T3#
Metsast is looking to work some ground and pound but DeLuise has wrist control.
Metsast looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
DeLuise tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Metsast looking to sit in guard and control but DeLuise gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SU2#
DeLuise gets to his feet. Metsast looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Metsast ducks under a wild hook from DeLuise.
Metsast uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from DeLuise.#T4#
Metsast looks to throw the jab but DeLuise is out of range.
Metsast walks into a left hand.
Metsast scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nice shot by DeLuise.#CUT2#
It looks like Mees Metsast has been cut.
Metsast lands a head shot.
Metsast connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CL#
Metsast moves into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Metsast tries a body shot but DeLuise blocks it. #BC2#
DeLuise breaks the clinch. #CL#
DeLuise gets tackled into the cage by Metsast. Metsast maintains the clinch.
Metsast misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from DeLuise. #BC2#
DeLuise breaks from the clinch.
Metsast wants to clinch up but DeLuise keeps it at a distance.
Metsast slips a jab from DeLuise.
DeLuise throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Metsast throws a head kick that misses
and DeLuise counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice straight punches there by Metsast. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Metsast.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Dom DeLuise will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mees Metsast's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Metsast ducks right into an uppercut from DeLuise.
DeLuise throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Metsast tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but DeLuise was well out of range. Poor timing from Metsast.
Good leg kick by Metsast there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Metsast comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
DeLuise might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
DeLuise uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Metsast.
DeLuise cracks the inside of Metsast's front leg.
Dom DeLuise seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A solid body kick from Metsast.
Metsast thumps DeLuise with a low kick.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
DeLuise is trying to break free.#BC2#
DeLuise breaks from the clinch.
DeLuise leaves Metsast with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Metsast uses good head movement to avoid the hook from DeLuise.
Metsast throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
DeLuise catches Metsast with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T1#
Metsast throws a hook but DeLuise blocks it.
Metsast misses the shot to the body.
Metsast wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
DeLuise throws a body shot but no joy.
DeLuise lands a slapping body shot.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Metsast is defended easily by DeLuise.
DeLuise fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Metsast manages to avoid it.
DeLuise lands a jab to Metsast's midsection.
A punch combination from Metsast misses.
Metsast throws a hook but DeLuise avoids it easily.
Good leg kick by Metsast there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
DeLuise misses the shot to the body.
Metsast checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Metsast moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
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!
Metsast throws a jab when DeLuise was well out of range.#T2#
Metsast pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Metsast misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from DeLuise.
Metsast tries to clinch up but DeLuise circles away and keeps his distance.
Metsast misses with a lunging right hand
and DeLuise counters with a lovely straight right hand!
No joy there for DeLuise, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
DeLuise throws a low kick, looking for Metsast's leg but Metsast calmly moves out of range.
Metsast throws a lazy head kick
and DeLuise counters with an outside leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
DeLuise lands with a shot to the body.
Metsast closes the distance and clinches up with DeLuise, looking for a takedown. Metsast pushes DeLuise against the cage but DeLuise circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A little jabbing left from DeLuise on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mees Metsast. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Metsast throws an overhand right that lands on DeLuise's shoulder, as DeLuise tries to avoid the shot.
Metsast tries to close the distance and clinch up but DeLuise swats him away and circles back towards the center.
DeLuise misses with a body shot.
DeLuise lands the left hand.
Metsast doesn't succeed with the takedown
and DeLuise counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC2#
Metsast is rocked!
Metsast swinging wildly here. #T3#
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. DeLuise engages and cracks Metsast with a massive lead left hook - Metsast tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! DeLuise is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dom DeLuise!
An out of breath Dom DeLuise thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: AD439: Triple-Double
Date: Apr 22, 2017

#R1#
Handle will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Handle throws an overhand right that lands on Metsast's shoulder, as Metsast tries to avoid the shot.
Handle misses with a straight left.
Handle swinging wildly here.
A combination from Metsast does no damage.
Metsast throws a combination. Handle tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Handle throws the left hand but Metsast avoids the punch easily.
Metsast uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Handle.
Good exchange - Metsast coming out on top.
Handle throws a right hand that Metsast ducks under and follows up with a left that Metsast also avoids with ease.
Metsast scores with a crisp jab that stopped Handle in his tracks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Metsast scores with a jab to the head.
Handle pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Handle throws the left hand but Metsast avoids the punch easily.
Handle slaps away a takedown attempt from Metsast, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Metsast avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Metsast looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Metsast walks into a jab.#T1#
Metsast scores with a decent looking hook.
Metsast goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#ROC#
Handle is rocked!
Metsast bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Handle is still on wobbly legs! Can Metsast finish him?#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Handle has knocked Metsast down with a huge combo! Handle steps away and waves a wobbly Metsast back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#
Metsast is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Mees Metsast has been cut.
Handle rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Metsast counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Handle throws a jab but it's blocked by Metsast.
Metsast bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Handle is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.#CL#
Metsast rushes Handle and presses him up against the cage.
Metsast stalling the fight.
Metsast takes a shot to the head.
Metsast lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Metsast dodges an elbow strike from Handle.
Handle seems to have recovered his senses.
Metsast working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've been informed that Handle 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.
Metsast pushes off an throws an elbow but Handle leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Metsast jerks Handle's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Handle drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Metsast goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Metsast because Handle was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Mees Metsast!

Event: AD429: Bang and Burn
Date: Mar 22, 2017

#R1#
Asztalos turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Asztalos feints and then cracks Metsast's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Metsast down.
A head kick misses from Metsast. #CL#
Asztalos moves into the clinch.
Asztalos fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Metsast unloads a knee to the mid-section. Asztalos lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Metsast tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Asztalos avoids it.
Metsast pushes off an throws an elbow but Asztalos leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Metsast wants to stall.
Asztalos lands with a right to the head.
Good body shot from Asztalos.
Metsast is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Asztalos is defending well for now.
Metsast throws a punch but it's blocked by Asztalos.
Metsast doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Metsast scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Asztalos.
Asztalos tries to throw a body punch but Metsast avoids it by throwing Asztalos back against the cage.
Metsast with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Metsast takes a shot to the head.
Asztalos misses with the head strike. #T1#
Metsast scores a nice knee to the body.
Asztalos swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Metsast tries to land knees in the clinch but Asztalos avoids the damage to the body.
Metsast stalling in the clinch but Asztalos improves position.
Asztalos lands a left hand that snaps the head of Metsast backwards.
Asztalos presses Metsast against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Metsast will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Asztalos up against the cage.
Metsast trying to land knees to the body.
Metsast stalling in the clinch but Asztalos improves position.
Asztalos avoiding damage as Metsast throws knees to the body.
Metsast tries to work over Asztalos's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Metsast swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Metsast taking a breather.
Metsast tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Asztalos avoids it.
Metsast works on Asztalos's body with a couple of short punches.
Asztalos tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Asztalos lands a right hand that snaps the head of Metsast backwards. #T2#
Metsast misses with a knee to the head.
Asztalos is working Metsast over against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Metsast.
Asztalos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Metsast missing with knees to the body.
Metsast trying to control the position but instead, Asztalos has worked for underhooks and has pushed Metsast into the cage.
Asztalos scores with a shot to the side of Metsast's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Asztalos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Asztalos digs a right hand underneath Metsast's ribcage. Metsast let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Asztalos lands with a light punch inside.
Asztalos lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Asztalos lands with a short shot to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Metsast.
Metsast is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Asztalos lands a right hand that snaps the head of Metsast backwards. #T3#
Metsast scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Asztalos scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Metsast lands a nice knee to the body.
Asztalos tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Asztalos can't find room to land a body shot as Metsast controls the action.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Asztalos as Metsast tries to tie him up.
Metsast'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.
A head punch on the inside from Asztalos fails to land.
Asztalos blocking some punches.
Metsast stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Asztalos works on Metsast's body with a couple of short punches.
Asztalos letting Metsast take a breather here.
Metsast lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Metsast pressing his opponent against the cage. #T4#
A bit of stalling here from Metsast.
Metsast misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Asztalos.
Metsast tries to stall but Asztalos uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Metsast pushes Asztalos back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Metsast can't find room to land a body shot as Asztalos controls the action.
A nice left hand lands by Asztalos.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Asztalos gets through Metsast's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Asztalos misses with a hook to the ribs.
Metsast takes a shot to the head.
Metsast lands a good knee to the midsection. Asztalos won't want to take too many of those.
Metsast tries to work over Asztalos's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Asztalos.
Metsast tries to land a knee to the head but Asztalos blocks with his arms.
Metsast blocks an uppercut.
Metsast lands an uppercut.
Metsast prevents a body shot from Asztalos.
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 Alex Asztalos will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Metsast throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Asztalos throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Asztalos keeps Metsast at a distance using the push kick.
Metsast shoots and misses
and Asztalos counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Asztalos takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Metsast throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Metsast moves out of range of the leg kick from Asztalos.
Metsast swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL2#
Metsast rushes Asztalos and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A short left from Asztalos.
Asztalos misses with a punch to the body.
Asztalos lands a right hand that snaps the head of Metsast backwards.
Asztalos lands a shoulder strike.
Metsast trying to control the position but instead, Asztalos has worked for underhooks and has pushed Metsast into the cage.
Alex Asztalos has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Asztalos misses with a short punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A knee to the head by Metsast.
Asztalos misses with a hook to the ribs. #T1#
Metsast throws a head punch that misses.
Metsast is looking to control Asztalos's arms but Asztalos gets an underhook and turns him. Now Metsast has his back to the cage.
Asztalos tries to throw a body punch but Metsast avoids it by throwing Asztalos back against the cage.
Metsast with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Metsast tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A short left from Asztalos.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Metsast is trying to stall.
Still in the clinch, Asztalos scores with a nice short uppercut.
Metsast misses with a punch on the inside.
Metsast takes a shot to the head.
Asztalos misses with a body punch.
Asztalos lands a hook to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Asztalos.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Asztalos as Metsast tries to tie him up.
Metsast tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Asztalos's elbow. #T2#
Asztalos stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Metsast is breathing heavily.
Asztalos is working Metsast over against the cage.
Good body shot from Asztalos.
Good body shot from Asztalos.
Asztalos lands with a light punch inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Asztalos lands a left hand.
A right handed body shot lands from Asztalos.
A hook to the body from Asztalos.
Asztalos lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Asztalos lands a body shot.
Asztalos lands a left hand.
Asztalos lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #ROC#
Metsast is rocked!
Asztalos misses with a short punch on the inside.
Metsast is still on wobbly legs! Can Asztalos finish him?
Asztalos managing to block the knees to the body from Metsast.
A body shot lands from Asztalos.
Metsast seems to have recovered his senses.
Asztalos lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Asztalos lands a left hand that snaps the head of Metsast backwards. #T3#
A hook to the body from Asztalos.
Asztalos lands an uppercut.
Metsast working aggressively here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Asztalos.
Asztalos digs a right hand into Metsast's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Metsast's gas tank.
Asztalos lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Asztalos gets through Metsast's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Asztalos is leaning against Metsast and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Asztalos lands with a light punch inside.
Metsast is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Asztalos is keeping busy.#KD#
Asztalos lands a big left hand right to the temple and Metsast goes down!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SU#
Asztalos decides to stand and escape the position.
Asztalos cracks Metsast on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Metsast falls backwards against the cage. Asztalos follows up with more strikes that drop Metsast to his knees. Asztalos keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Metsast! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alex Asztalos!
After winning the bout, Alex Asztalos thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: AD425: Cute Poison
Date: Mar 08, 2017

#R1##CL#
Metsast instigates a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Metsast. #BC2#
Williams breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Metsast scores with a shot to the body.
Williams throws a body punch but Metsast moves out of range.
Williams throws a body punch but Metsast moves out of range.
Mees Metsast seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Metsast misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Williams.
Williams misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Metsast.
Metsast on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Williams gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Metsast.
Metsast throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Metsast lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Metsast slips under a jab.
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!
Metsast misses with a hook
and Williams counters with a right hand to the body.
Williams avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Metsast throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Metsast lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Metsast misses with a body kick.
Metsast misses with a hook.#T1#
Metsast tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Williams counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Williams takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Williams lands with an overhand left.
Williams misses with a wild combination.
Williams misses the shot to the body.
Metsast steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Williams.
Metsast avoids a punch combination nicely.
A quick step to the side and Metsast tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Metsast scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Metsast throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Nice uppercut lands for Williams. That snapped Metsast's head back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Metsast takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Williams misses with a body shot
and Metsast counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Metsast lands a big head kick that sends Williams to the canvas! Metsast follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mees Metsast!

Event: AD419: All you need is love
Date: Feb 15, 2017

#R1#
Metsast misses with a body kick.
Thorvaldson jabs at Metsast's body.
Metsast throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Metsast lands a nice looking body kick.
Metsast misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Metsast throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Thorvaldson missing with a left hand there. Metsast was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice jab there from Thorvaldson.
Metsast swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A nice inside leg kick there by Metsast. That's going to slow Thorvaldson down.
Metsast scores with a hook to the body. Thorvaldson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Metsast takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Metsast doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Thorvaldson counter with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Thorvaldson rushes Metsast and presses him up against the cage.
Thorvaldson throws a punch but it's blocked by Metsast.
Thorvaldson swings wildly with an uppercut but Metsast uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thorvaldson goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T1#
Metsast misses with a hook from the clinch.
Metsast blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thorvaldson lands a right hand.
Metsast misses with a knee to the head.
Still in the clinch, Metsast scores with a nice short uppercut.
Thorvaldson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Metsast stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A knee to the head by Metsast.
Metsast looking to stall.
Thorvaldson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Metsast.
Metsast tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Thorvaldson gets through Metsast's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Thorvaldson.
Metsast throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Thorvaldson blocks it with crossed arms.
Metsast blocking some punches.
Metsast swings wildly with an uppercut but Thorvaldson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Metsast. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Metsast throws an elbow but it misses.
Thorvaldson swings wildly with an uppercut but Metsast uses good head movement to avoid it.
Metsast with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Metsast lands an uppercut.
Thorvaldson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Metsast throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Thorvaldson goes for a takedown attempt but Metsast pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Metsast is looking to slow Thorvaldson down with leg kicks. #CL2#
Thorvaldson closes the distance and pushes Metsast back into the cage.
Thorvaldson avoiding damage as Metsast throws knees to the body.
Thorvaldson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Metsast tries a knee to the head but Thorvaldson blocks it.
Metsast blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Metsast wants to stall.
Metsast lands an elbow that stopped Thorvaldson in his tracks for a moment. #T3#
Thorvaldson managing to block the knees to the body from Metsast.
Metsast goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thorvaldson swings wildly with an uppercut but Metsast uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thorvaldson misses with a hook from the clinch.
A body shot lands from Thorvaldson.
Good body shot from Thorvaldson.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thorvaldson.
Thorvaldson struggles to land a body shot inside as Metsast controls his hands.
Metsast pressing his opponent against the cage.
Metsast prevents a body shot from Thorvaldson.
Thorvaldson blocks an elbow strike from Metsast.
Thorvaldson swings wildly with an uppercut but Metsast uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short body shot lands from Metsast as the two fighters clinch.
Metsast lands a body punch in the clinch.
Thorvaldson stalling in the clinch but Metsast improves position. #T4#
Thorvaldson jumps guard but Metsast turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Metsast throws an elbow but it misses.
Metsast blocking some punches.
Thorvaldson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Thorvaldson lands a shoulder strike.
Thorvaldson avoiding damage as Metsast throws knees to the body.
Metsast tries a knee to the head but Thorvaldson blocks it.
Thorvaldson throws a head punch that misses.
Metsast looking to stall.
Thorvaldson is trying to pull guard but Metsast has him pressed against the cage.
Mees Metsast has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Erik Thorvaldson.
Thorvaldson misses with the head strike.
Metsast stalling in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Metsast.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Metsast scores with a shoulder strike.
Metsast lands a knee to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Erik Thorvaldson has been cut.
Metsast can't find room to land a body shot as Thorvaldson controls the action.
Metsast misses with a knee strike.
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 Mees Metsast will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Erik Thorvaldson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Thorvaldson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Metsast.
Thorvaldson throws out a counter right but Metsast avoids it with no problem.
Metsast takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Metsast scores with a head kick.
Thorvaldson lands with a shot to the body.
A big right from Thorvaldson misses.
Thorvaldson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Metsast seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Metsast pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL2#
Thorvaldson clinches up against the cage.
Thorvaldson is trying to maintain a safe position but Metsast gets an underhook and turns Thorvaldson into the cage.
Metsast misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Thorvaldson.
Thorvaldson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thorvaldson takes a knee to the side of the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thorvaldson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thorvaldson working aggressively here.
Metsast will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Thorvaldson up against the cage.
Metsast pushes Thorvaldson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T1#
Thorvaldson jumps guard but Metsast stands there with Thorvaldson around his waist. Thorvaldson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Thorvaldson tries a body shot but Metsast blocks it.
Metsast misses with an elbow over the top.
Thorvaldson working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Thorvaldson fails to land.
Thorvaldson taking a breather.
Thorvaldson is trying to stall.
Thorvaldson swings wildly with an uppercut but Metsast uses good head movement to avoid it.
Metsast misses with a knee to the head.
Metsast landing knees to the body.
Metsast with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mees Metsast has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Metsast lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Metsast lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Thorvaldson backwards.
Metsast throws a knee to the head but misses.
Thorvaldson controlling the action here for a moment. #T2#
Metsast lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Metsast is stalling here.
Thorvaldson has a couple of punches blocked by Metsast.
Metsast lands a nice knee to the body.
Metsast throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Good body shot from Metsast.
Metsast throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Thorvaldson blocks it with crossed arms.
Metsast lands a left hand.
Thorvaldson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Metsast pushes off an throws an elbow but Thorvaldson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Metsast lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Thorvaldson or not.
Metsast pushes Thorvaldson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thorvaldson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thorvaldson scores with a shot to the side of Metsast's head.
Metsast throws an elbow but it's blocked. #T3#
Stalling in the clinch from Metsast.
Metsast landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Thorvaldson tries a body shot but Metsast blocks it.
A hook to the body from Thorvaldson.
Metsast lands with a short shot to the head.
Metsast utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Metsast lands a hook that snaps the head of Thorvaldson backwards.
A shot in the inside from Metsast.
Metsast with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Thorvaldson taking a breather.
Thorvaldson working aggressively here.
Thorvaldson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Metsast lands a left hand that snaps the head of Thorvaldson backwards.
Thorvaldson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thorvaldson tries to work over Metsast's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Metsast with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Thorvaldson tries a body shot but Metsast blocks it. #T4#
A knee to the head by Metsast.
A right hook to the body lands for Metsast.
Metsast lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Thorvaldson is breathing heavily.
Metsast lands a knee to the head.
Metsast pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A short right from Metsast on the inside.
Metsast is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thorvaldson can do to turn this around?
Still in the clinch, Thorvaldson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Metsast tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A nice left hand lands by Metsast.
A bit of stalling here from Metsast.
A short right from Metsast.
Thorvaldson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Metsast lands a hook that snaps the head of Thorvaldson backwards.
Thorvaldson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thorvaldson lands with a light punch inside.
Metsast lands a right hand.
Metsast using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mees Metsast dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Erik Thorvaldson's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. 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#
Metsast with a hook.
Metsast fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Thorvaldson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Thorvaldson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Metsast doesn't seem bothered though.
Metsast throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Metsast scores with a kick to the body. #CL#
Metsast clinches up against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Metsast as Thorvaldson tries to tie him up.
Metsast lands a right hand that snaps the head of Thorvaldson backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Metsast creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short uppercut from Metsast.
Thorvaldson takes a knee right on the jaw!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch on the inside from Thorvaldson fails to land.
Metsast lands a nice knee to the body.
Metsast lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Thorvaldson or not.
Thorvaldson throws a head punch that misses.
Thorvaldson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A head punch on the inside from Thorvaldson fails to land.
Thorvaldson takes a knee to the side of the body. #T1#
Metsast gets through Thorvaldson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Metsast. #ROC#
Thorvaldson is rocked!
Metsast working the clinch nicely. Thorvaldson is working for position but Metsast cracks him with a big knee to the head! Thorvaldson crumples up against the cage and Metsast lands two more shots before the ref can save Thorvaldson! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Mees Metsast!

Event: AD396: Cage Hitters
Date: Nov 26, 2016

#R1##CL2#
Gustin clinches up with Metsast and pushes him back against the cage.
Metsast manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Metsast misses with the head strike.
Metsast working aggressively here.
Metsast will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Gustin up against the cage.
Gustin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Metsast obliges.
Metsast tries to work over Gustin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Metsast misses with an elbow strike.
Metsast avoiding damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Gustin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Gustin has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Metsast swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gustin tries to counter by closing the distance.
Metsast looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gustin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Metsast tries to clinch but Gustin is having none of it. #CL2#
Gustin pushes Metsast up against the cage in a clinch.#T1##BC2#
Gustin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sloppy strikes from Gustin. Those never looked like landing.
Metsast avoids a kick to the body.
Metsast throws a head kick that half lands. #CUT#
It looks like Melvin Gustin has been cut.
A big left from Gustin misses.
Metsast throws a leg kick but Gustin sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Gustin just misses with a punch to the body.
Metsast lands a jab to Gustin's midsection.
Gustin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Metsast tries a head kick but it misses.
Metsast thows a body kick. Gustin tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Metsast. Gustin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gustin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A telegraphed right hand from Metsast misses the target.
Metsast tries to clinch up but Gustin circles away and keeps his distance.
Metsast tries a head kick but it misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gustin fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T2#
Gustin on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Metsast throws a head kick that misses.
Metsast swings for the body but Gustin moves out of range.
Gustin scores with a kick to the midsection.
Gustin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Melvin Gustin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Metsast pulls out of a head kick attempt. #CL2#
Gustin closes the distance and clinches.
Metsast misses with a punch to the body.
Gustin lands a hook that snaps the head of Metsast backwards.
Metsast working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Metsast blocks an elbow strike from Gustin.
Gustin is trying to maintain a safe position but Metsast gets an underhook and turns Gustin into the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gustin.
Gustin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Metsast goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gustin leaning against his opponent. #T3#
Gustin avoids a wild elbow strike from Metsast.
Metsast is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Gustin blocks a body shot from Metsast.
Metsast lands a knee to the body.
Gustin slowing the pace effectively.
Metsast tries a knee to the head but Gustin blocks it.
Metsast throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Gustin managing to block the knees to the body from Metsast.
Gustin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Metsast stalling the fight. #BC2#
Gustin breaks from the clinch.
Metsast throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Metsast misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gustin.
Metsast throws the left hand but Gustin avoids the punch easily.#CL2#
Gustin moves into the clinch.
Metsast tries to land knees in the clinch but Gustin avoids the damage to the body. #T4#
Gustin misses with a knee to the head.
Gustin unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Metsast scores with a nice hook to the head.
Metsast slows down the pace here.
Gustin is looking to control Metsast's arms but Metsast gets an underhook and turns him. Now Gustin has his back to the cage.
The referee calls for Metsast to work.
Metsast swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gustin taking a breather.#BC2#
Gustin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Metsast throws a hook but Gustin blocks it.
Gustin moves forwards but Metsast connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Metsast throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mees Metsast dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Melvin Gustin's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Metsast lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gustin at a distance.
Melvin Gustin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Gustin closes the distance and clinches.
Metsast lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
The referee is keeping an eye on Gustin - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters. #BC2#
Gustin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gustin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gustin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Metsast sizes up Gustin with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #ROC#
Gustin is rocked!
Metsast throws a nice looking combination but Gustin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gustin is still on wobbly legs! Can Metsast finish him?
Metsast throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gustin is keeping his hands low and just asking to be knocked out. Metsast Raises his leg and lands a stunning axe kick! Gustin is out cold, face down on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Mees Metsast!

Event: AD388: Deadfall
Date: Nov 02, 2016

#R1#
Metsast ducks under a wild hook from Ruutu.
Metsast throws a sloppy head kick
and Ruutu counters with a stiff right hand.
Metsast with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ruutu counters with an inside leg kick.
Metsast just misses with a punch to the body.
A head kick misses from Metsast.
Metsast throws a head kick that misses.
Metsast misses with a wild body shot.
Metsast throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Metsast takes a swing at Ruutu's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Metsast moves into the clinch.
Ruutu scores with a nice hook to the head.
Metsast blocking some punches.
Metsast blocks an uppercut.
Ruutu throws a punch but it's blocked by Metsast.
Ruutu blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T1#
Metsast is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ruutu is defending well for now.
Ruutu gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Metsast misses with some punches.
Metsast blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ruutu throws a punch but it's blocked by Metsast.
Ruutu lands a left hand.
Metsast blocking some punches.
Metsast scores with a hook to the body.
Metsast misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ruutu.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ruutu as Metsast tries to tie him up.
Ruutu with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Ruutu misses with the head strike.
Metsast utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Ruutu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Metsast misses with a knee strike.
Metsast's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A bit of stalling here from Metsast. #T2#
Ruutu misses with a hook from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Metsast gets through Ruutu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ruutu tries to land a knee to the head but Metsast blocks with his arms.
Metsast tries to land knees in the clinch but Ruutu avoids the damage to the body.
Metsast lands an uppercut.
Ruutu misses with the head strike.
Ruutu tries to land a knee to the head but Metsast blocks with his arms.
Ruutu with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Metsast blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ruutu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Metsast misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Metsast.
Metsast tries to land knees in the clinch but Ruutu avoids the damage to the body.
Metsast stalling.
Metsast scores with a knee to the head.
Ruutu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ruutu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Ruutu fails to land. #T3#
Metsast blocks an uppercut.
Knees in the clinch landing for Metsast.
Ruutu has a couple of punches blocked by Metsast.
Ruutu on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ruutu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ruutu throws a head punch that misses.
Metsast misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ruutu.
Ruutu misses with the head strike.
Ruutu lands with a short shot to the head.
Metsast taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Ruutu misses with some punches.
Metsast lands a nice shot to the body.
Metsast blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ruutu throws a head punch that misses.
Metsast tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ruutu avoids it.
Ruutu throws a head punch that misses.
Metsast lands a shoulder strike.
Metsast lands a left hand. #T4#
Metsast lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ruutu or not.
Ruutu throws a punch but it's blocked by Metsast.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Metsast tries to land knees in the clinch but Ruutu avoids the damage to the body.
Ruutu on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Metsast lands a good knee to the midsection. Ruutu won't want to take too many of those.
Metsast trying to land knees to the body.
Ruutu misses with the head strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ruutu.
Metsast struggles to land a body shot inside as Ruutu controls his hands.
Metsast pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Metsast misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ruutu.
Metsast using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ruutu has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ruutu throws an elbow but it misses.
Ruutu swings wildly with an uppercut but Metsast uses good head movement to avoid it.
Metsast misses with a body punch.
Ruutu lands a shoulder strike.
Metsast is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ruutu is defending well for now.
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 Jakke Ruutu will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
A head kick by Metsast misses
and Ruutu counters with a straight right hand.
Mees Metsast seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Metsast misses.
Metsast misses with a left hand
and Ruutu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A head kick misses from Metsast.
It looked like Ruutu was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#CL#
Ruutu closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ruutu.
Metsast has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Ruutu seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Metsast can turn it around.
Metsast tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Metsast blocking some punches.
Ruutu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Metsast backwards.
Metsast blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Metsast takes a shot to the head.
Ruutu pushes off an throws an elbow but Metsast leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Ruutu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jakke Ruutu has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ruutu on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ruutu blocks the elbow strike.
Ruutu misses with a punch on the inside. #T1#
Ruutu misses with the head strike.
Ruutu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A bit of stalling here from Metsast.
Metsast tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ruutu avoids it.
Ruutu misses with some punches.
Metsast utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Metsast throws a punch but it's blocked by Ruutu.
A short uppercut from Ruutu.
A short right from Metsast on the inside.
Metsast tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A knee to the head by Metsast.
Metsast blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ruutu misses with the head strike.
Ruutu managing to block the knees to the body from Metsast.
Ruutu avoids the elbow strike from Metsast, against the cage.
Ruutu throws an elbow that misses.
Metsast is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#T2#
Metsast tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Ruutu just misses with a elbow thrown towards Metsast's brow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ruutu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Metsast is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ruutu is keeping busy.
Metsast using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Ruutu lands an elbow inside.
Metsast tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ruutu misses with a punch on the inside.
Metsast blocking some punches.
Metsast lands an uppercut.
Ruutu blocking some punches.
Metsast with a knee to the head.
Ruutu blocks a body shot from Metsast.
Metsast lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ruutu backwards.
Ruutu lands with a light punch inside.
Metsast leaning against his opponent. #T3#
Metsast working aggressively here.
Metsast blocking some punches.
Metsast tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ruutu avoids it.
Ruutu misses with an elbow over the top.
Ruutu lands an uppercut.
Metsast tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Metsast fails to land.
Metsast's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice right hand lands inside from Ruutu.
Ruutu lands with a left to the head.
Metsast avoids a wild elbow strike from Ruutu.
Metsast throws a head punch that misses.
Ruutu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ruutu avoiding damage as Metsast throws knees to the body.
Metsast blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ruutu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Ruutu. #T4#
Metsast avoids a wild elbow strike from Ruutu.
Metsast using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Metsast tries to land knees in the clinch but Ruutu avoids the damage to the body.
Ruutu with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Metsast landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Metsast tries to work over Ruutu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Metsast is working Ruutu over against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A head punch on the inside from Ruutu fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Metsast.
Ruutu blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Metsast landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Metsast lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ruutu misses with a knee to the head.
Metsast with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Knees in the clinch landing for Metsast.
Ruutu takes a shot to the head.
Metsast lands a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Mees Metsast will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Ruutu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Metsast throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Metsast throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Ruutu was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Metsast lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Metsast goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Ruutu takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ruutu misses with a hook.
Jakke Ruutu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Metsast scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ruutu avoids the head kick by Metsast.
Ruutu throwing a counter right hand but Metsast manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruutu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Metsast.
A little feinted left hand from Ruutu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Good standup being displayed there by Metsast as he connects with a hook.#T1#
A left lands for Metsast.#CL#
Ruutu drives through and clinches with Metsast against the cage.
Metsast unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ruutu lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Metsast landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ruutu misses with a knee strike.
Ruutu has a couple of punches blocked by Metsast.
A nice right hand lands inside from Metsast.
Ruutu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Metsast is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Ruutu using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Metsast has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Metsast dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Ruutu blocks the elbow strike. #T2#
Metsast lands with a short shot to the head.
A short left from Ruutu.
Metsast unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ruutu lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Metsast unloads a knee to the mid-section.
The referee calls for Metsast to work.
Metsast is pushing Ruutu up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Metsast receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Metsast lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ruutu backwards.
Metsast lands a body shot in the clinch.
A knee to the head by Metsast.
A short left from Metsast.
Knees in the clinch landing for Metsast.
Metsast lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ruutu backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Metsast.
Ruutu swings wildly with an uppercut but Metsast uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Metsast stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Metsast has Ruutu pushed against the cage.
Metsast goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ruutu throws a punch but it's blocked by Metsast.
Metsast tries to land a knee to the head but Ruutu blocks with his arms.
A short uppercut from Metsast.
Ruutu avoiding damage as Metsast throws knees to the body.
Ruutu blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Metsast makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Metsast using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ruutu has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ruutu misses with a punch on the inside.
Ruutu scores with a shot to the side of Metsast's head.
Metsast blocking some punches.
A short uppercut from Ruutu. #T4#
Ruutu misses with a punch on the inside.
Metsast lands a hook to the side of the head.
Metsast trying to land knees to the body.
Metsast gets through Ruutu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the 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!
Still in the clinch, Metsast scores with a nice short uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Metsast.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Metsast lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ruutu backwards.
Ruutu blocks the elbow strike.
Ruutu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Metsast misses with some punches.
Ruutu with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Metsast lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Metsast takes a shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Ruutu fails to land.
Ruutu tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mees Metsast comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Metsast 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: AD371: What Is Dead May Never
Date: Aug 17, 2016

#R1#
Rogers takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Horrible takedown attempt by Rogers or perhaps it was just good defense by Metsast, which made it look bad. #TD2#
Rogers closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Metsast is trying to get back to full guard.
Rogers not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Metsast is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Metsast is pressing down on Rogers's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rogers postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Metsast wants to sweep here but Rogers controlling him for the moment.
Rogers postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T1#
Rogers throws a big right hand that misses.
Rogers content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Metsast tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rogers pushes down on Metsast's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Rogers is looking for a kimura here.
Metsast regains full guard. Nicely done.
Rogers loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Metsast working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rogers.
Rogers throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Metsast works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Metsast looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Metsast looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Metsast doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Metsast misses with a wild body shot.
Rogers with the counter takedown but Metsast avoids it easily.
Metsast lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Rogers fails with the takedown
and Metsast makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Rogers steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Metsast.
Metsast throws a sloppy head kick #TD2#
and Rogers counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Rogers is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Metsast doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rogers.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rogers is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T3#
Rogers seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Metsast does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Metsast controlling the position for now.
Rogers content to control rather than advance.
Metsast trying to control here.
Metsast wants to get back to full guard.
Rogers winds up and cracks Metsast with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Rogers thows a huge punch but Metsast dodges it nicely. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The fighters are battling for position here. Metsast manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rogers's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Metsast is adopting a defensive guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rogers is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Metsast keeping moving, preventing Rogers from controlling successfully.
Rogers throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Metsast works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB#
Metsast is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rogers is aware though and is defending well.
Metsast looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rogers is one step ahead there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Metsast keeping moving, preventing Rogers from controlling successfully.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Metsast controls Rogers momentarily but Rogers frees himself. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
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 Mees Metsast will probably get the nod.
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#
Metsast lands a slapping body shot.
Metsast throws the kick towards the body but Rogers avoids it.
Rogers tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Rogers staying out of range there.
Metsast fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Metsast throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Rogers goes for a takedown in the clinch but Metsast prevents it.
Rogers on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rogers looking for a takedown.
Metsast tries to land a knee to the head but Rogers blocks with his arms.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Metsast creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Metsast tries to land a knee to the head but Rogers blocks with his arms.
Metsast working Rogers over with knees to the body.
Rogers tries to score a body lock takedown but Metsast shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Mees Metsast has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sam Rogers.#T1#
Rogers is trying to drag Metsast to the mat but Metsast just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Metsast lands a nice knee to the body.
Metsast gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rogers.
Rogers goes for a takedown attempt but Metsast pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Metsast bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Metsast lands a right hook to the body.
Metsast throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The crowd cheers as Rogers lands an impressive looking overhand right. Metsast doesn't seem phased though.
Metsast misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
Rogers has a takedown stuffed.
A looping hook to the body misses from Metsast. Rogers does a little dance to reset his feet.
Good exchange - Metsast coming out on top.
Rogers walks into a left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rogers blocks a low kick nicely.
Nice takedown defense from Metsast. No joy for Rogers on that attempt.
Rogers shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Metsast as he avoids it easily.
Rogers gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #KD#
and Metsast counters with a head kick that drops Rogers to the mat! Rogers scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Metsast misses with a body shot.
Metsast catches Rogers with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Rogers listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Metsast tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
Rogers checks a leg kick nicely.
Metsast missing with a left hand there. Rogers was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rogers takes a kick to the side of the head.
Metsast lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Metsast moves in looking to clinch but Rogers pushes him off.#TD2#
Rogers looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Rogers tries to free his leg and advance position but Metsast is retaining full guard.
Metsast has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Metsast working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rogers.
Rogers won't allow Metsast to get back to his feet. #T4#
Rogers keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Metsast's head.
Rogers throws a strike but Metsast rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##ES2#
Rogers pushes Metsast off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Metsast lands a nice hook to Rogers's body. Rogers takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rogers avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rogers changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Metsast looks for the body kick but Rogers saw that one coming.
Rogers fails with the takedown
and Metsast counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Rogers is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Rogers blocks a head kick by Metsast.
Rogers shoots in for a double leg but Metsast sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A lazy body kick from Metsast #TD2#
and Rogers counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Rogers preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mees Metsast dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Rogers lands a jab to the head.
Rogers dives in for a single leg takedown but Metsast sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Rogers steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Metsast. That one must have hurt.
Metsast is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rogers can do to turn this around?
Metsast throws a nice head kick!
Metsast misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rogers. #TD2#
Rogers drives through with a takedown into guard.
Rogers loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Metsast looking for a sweep. Not yet Metsast, not yet.
Rogers working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rogers landing some decent shots from guard.
Metsast working a defensive guard here.
Rogers is working Metsast over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T1#
Rogers trying to control the position from guard on top but Metsast is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rogers preventing the sweep.
Rogers throwing strikes from guard but Metsast blocks nicely.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Rogers won't allow Metsast to sweep him here.
Rogers is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Metsast keeping full guard, as Rogers tries to pass. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Metsast ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rogers moves away.
Metsast ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rogers moves away.#TD2#
Rogers throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Metsast was covering up waiting for the punch and Rogers finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Rogers with a flurry of punches that miss. #T2#
Rogers postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Metsast looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rogers is one step ahead there.
Rogers postures up in Metsast's guard and throws a big left but Metsast blocks it.
Metsast is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Rogers throwing strikes but missing.
Metsast manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rogers manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Metsast pushing down on Rogers's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T3#
Rogers is trying to stand up here but Metsast is controlling him well. #ES2#
Rogers has one foot on Metsast's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Metsast moves in looking to clinch but Rogers pushes him off.
Rogers shoots in looking for a takedown but Metsast manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rogers's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
As Rogers tries to get set, Metsast tries to push him back and clinch up but Rogers manages to avoid the attempt.
Rogers shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mees Metsast has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sam Rogers.
Metsast misses with a wild body shot.
Metsast lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Metsast swings for the body but Rogers moves out of range.
Rogers uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Metsast.
Metsast misses the shot to the body.
Metsast throws a lazy head kick #TD2#
and Rogers counters with a takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Metsast is looking to reverse the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T4#
Metsast looking for a sweep but Rogers has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Rogers lands a big shot there that rocks Metsast but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Rogers prevents Metsast from getting the reversal.
Rogers lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Rogers lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Metsast hang on?
Metsast sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Rogers throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sam Rogers has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rogers throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rogers prevents Metsast from improving his position.
Sam Rogers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mees Metsast is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rogers throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sam Rogers.
I think Metsast has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Mees Metsast!
In defeat, Sam Rogers stepped up to the mic, saying 'Thanks a lot for the support everyone ! I will be back ... !'.

Event: AD367: Win or Die
Date: Jul 30, 2016

#R1#
A slow jab from Union misses its intended target.
Metsast throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Metsast misses with a head kick.
Metsast throws a sloppy head kick and Union moves out of range easily.
Metsast throws a head kick but Union moves out of range.
It seemed like Union was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Union takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Union moves out of range as Metsast throws a body kick.
Union ducks right into an uppercut from Metsast. #CUT#
It looks like Bregan Union has been cut.
Metsast misses with a hook. Union ducked under it nicely. #CL#
Metsast pushes Union up against the cage in a clinch.
Union prevents a body shot from Metsast.
Union taking a breather.
Union has had enough of the clinch but Metsast keeps him there for the moment.
Metsast doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Union throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Metsasts head.
Metsast misses with a knee strike.
Metsast tries to stall but Union uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Metsast goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Metsast letting Union take a breather here.#T1#
Metsast trying to land knees to the body.
Metsast makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Metsast looking to throw knees to the head but Union is blocking nicely.
Union swings wildly with an uppercut but Metsast uses good head movement to avoid it.
Metsast missing with knees to the body.
Union fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A bit of stalling here from Metsast.
Union avoiding damage as Metsast throws knees to the body.
Union is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Union scores with a shoulder strike.
Metsast has a couple of punches blocked by Union.
A head punch on the inside from Metsast fails to land.
Metsast leaning his opponent against the cage.
Metsast tries to throw a body punch but Union avoids it by throwing Metsast back against the cage. #T2#
With the fighters up against the cage, Union throws an elbow but misses.
Metsast misses with a knee strike.
Union blocks an uppercut.
Metsast lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Metsast tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Union avoids it.
A short right from Metsast.
Metsast tries to land knees in the clinch but Union avoids the damage to the body.
Metsast throws a head punch that misses.
Union blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The referee calls for Metsast to work.
Metsast misses with a short punch on the inside.
Union lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Metsast backwards.
A short left from Metsast.
Stalling in the clinch from Metsast.
Metsast throws a head punch that misses.
Union effectively controlling the action here.#T3#
Union blocks a body shot from Metsast.
Union taking a breather.
A nice left hand lands by Metsast.
Metsast working aggressively here.
Metsast tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Union's elbow.
Metsast softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Union takes a knee right on the jaw!
A short body shot lands from Metsast as the two fighters clinch.
Union blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Union avoiding damage as Metsast throws knees to the body.
Metsast misses with a body punch.
Union throws an elbow but it misses.
Metsast landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Metsast lands a hook that snaps the head of Union backwards.
Union blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Union blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T4#
Metsast throws a knee to the head but misses.
Metsast blocks an uppercut.
Metsast tries to work over Union's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch on the inside from Metsast fails to land. #BC2#
Union pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Union catches Metsast with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Union connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Mees Metsast seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Metsast fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Union, pushing him back against the cage.
Metsast misses with a punch on the inside.
Metsast throws a head punch that misses.
Metsast trying to land knees to the body.
Metsast's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Metsast prevents Union from breaking the clinch.
Metsast trying to land knees to the body.
Metsast looking to throw knees to the head but Union is blocking nicely. #BC2#
Union pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Metsast shoots in and drives through. Union sprawls well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mees Metsast dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bregan Union's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Metsast shoots in and bounces Union off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Metsast's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Metsast chips away with some ground and pound.
Union is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Metsast controlling from the top position. #T1#
Metsast in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Metsast preventing the sweep. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Metsast gets a clinch.
Union lands a hook to the side of the head.
Union lands with a short shot to the head.
Metsast is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Union can do to turn this around?
A head punch blocked on the inside by Metsast.
Metsast with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Metsast displaying some good clinch control by pressing Union up against the cage.
Metsast throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Union looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T2#
Metsast takes a shot to the head.
Metsast missing with knees to the body.
Metsast blocks an elbow strike.
Metsast tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Union avoids it.
Metsast will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Union up against the cage.
Metsast holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Union is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Metsast has Union pressed against the cage.
Union misses with some punches.
Union managing to block the knees to the body from Metsast.
Union blocking some punches.
Metsast scores with a nice hook to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2#
Union's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T3#
Metsast swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Union misses with an uppercut
and Metsast counters with a nice body kick.
Union checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Union feints a counter leg kick.#CL#
Metsast drives through and clinches with Union against the cage.
Metsast tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Union lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Metsast keeps control of Union as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Metsast tries to work over Union's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short left from Union.
Union is trying to break the clinch but Metsast has him pressed against the cage.
Mees Metsast has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Metsast misses with a punch on the inside.
Union slows down the pace here.
Metsast scores with a shoulder strike.
Metsast landing knees to the body. #T4#
Metsast working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Metsast misses with a short punch on the inside.
Metsast throws a knee to the head but misses.
Union working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Union blocks an elbow strike.
Metsast goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Metsast just leaning against Union, taking a breather.
Union blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Metsast effectively controlling the action here.
Metsast misses with a hook to the ribs.
Union on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Union blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Metsast goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Metsast misses with a knee strike.
Union lands a nice uppercut.#BC2#
Union's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Union moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mees Metsast dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bregan Union's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Metsast misses with a straight right.
Metsast pulls out of a head kick attempt. #CL#
Metsast pushes Union up against the cage in a clinch.
Metsast is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Union is keeping busy.
Metsast is looking to control Union's arms but Union gets an underhook and turns him. Now Metsast has his back to the cage.
Union tries to circle away but Metsast has him pinned against the cage.#BC2#
Union's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Metsast misses with a head kick.
A swing and a miss from Metsast.#CL#
Metsast drives through and clinches with Union against the cage.
Metsast swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Metsast blocking some punches.
Metsast tries to stall but Union uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Union blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Union escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Metsast ducks right into an uppercut from Union. #T1#
A lazy left from Union finds it's target.#CL#
Metsast moves into the clinch.
Metsast dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Union letting Metsast take a breather here.
Metsast looking to throw knees to the head but Union is blocking nicely.
Union misses with the head strike.
Metsast lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Union avoids a wild elbow strike from Metsast.
Metsast's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC2#
Union breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Metsast rushes Union and presses him up against the cage.
Metsast is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Union is defending well for now.
Metsast is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Union is defending well for now.
Metsast tries a knee to the head but Union blocks it.
Union swings wildly with an uppercut but Metsast uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Metsast struggles to land a body shot inside as Union controls his hands.
Union working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Union dodges an elbow strike from Metsast. #BC2#
Union breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Union misses with a straight right.
Union scores with a jab. Metsast acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Metsast throws a half hearted mid kick.
Metsast pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Union throws out a counter right but Metsast avoids it with no problem.
Metsast steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Union.
Union misses with a straight left.
Metsast gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Union.#ROC2#
Metsast is rocked!#CL#
Metsast gets a clinch.
Oh Metsast is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Metsast's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Union tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Union misses with some punches. #T3#
Union lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Metsast using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Union has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Union misses with a short punch on the inside.
Metsast seems to have got his legs back now.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Metsast.
Bregan Union has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Metsast tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Union avoids it.
Union has a couple of punches blocked by Metsast.
Union lands a right hand that snaps the head of Metsast backwards.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Union. #BC2#
Union breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Metsast misses with a takedown
and Union counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Union steps in with a hook that catches Metsast right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Union follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Metsast looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bregan Union!
A very excited looking Bregan Union 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: AD359:155lb Tournament R2
Date: Jul 02, 2016

#R1#
Metsast fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Union manages to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Metsast misses the target.
Union takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #CUT2#
It looks like Bregan Union has been cut.
Metsast throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Metsast throws a head kick that misses.
Metsast tries a head kick but it misses.
Union sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Metsast misses with the combination.
Union jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Metsast is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Metsast misses with a lunging right hand
and Union counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Union steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Metsast.
Metsast misses with a jab to the body
and Union counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Union uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Metsast.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Metsast plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A leg kick checked by Metsast.
Union cracks Metsast with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T1##CL2#
Metsast closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Union will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Metsast up against the cage.
Union lands a left hand that snaps the head of Metsast backwards.
Metsast misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Union.
Metsast lands a left hand.
Metsast misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Union.
Metsast landing knees to the head. #BC#
Union breaks from the clinch.
Union moves out of range of the body kick.
Union avoids a punch combination nicely.
Union is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Union scores with a nice head shot.
Union waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Metsast.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Union takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Union missing with a left hand there. Metsast was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Metsast cracks Union with a right hand to the side of the head.
Union throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL2#
Metsast moves into the clinch.
Metsast throws a punch but it's blocked by Union.
Union swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Metsast misses with a hook from the clinch.
Metsast tries to land a knee to the head but Union blocks with his arms.
Metsast missing with knees to the body.
A right hand to the body from Metsast.
Metsast tries a knee to the head but Union blocks it.
Union lands a right hand.
Metsast doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short left from Metsast.
Union trying to stall but Metsast improves his position.
Metsast tries to land knees in the clinch but Union avoids the damage to the body. #T3#
Metsast lands a nice knee to the body.
Metsast blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Union tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Metsast lands a knee to the body.
Metsast scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Metsast trying to land knees to the body.
Metsast tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Metsast leaning his opponent against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Metsast fails to land.
Union makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Metsast swings wildly with an uppercut but Union uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice left hand lands by Union.
Metsast lands a good knee to the midsection. Union won't want to take too many of those.
Metsast tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #T4#
A short uppercut from Union.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Union misses with the head strike.
Metsast lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Union as Metsast tries to tie him up.
Metsast has a couple of punches blocked by Union.
Metsast missing with knees to the body.
Metsast misses with some punches.
Metsast goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Metsast can't find room to land a body shot as Union controls the action.
Union lands with a short shot to the head.
Metsast swings wildly with an uppercut but Union uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Union on the inside.
Metsast lands a knee to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Union blocks a body shot from Metsast.
Union blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mees Metsast dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bregan Union's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Metsast staying out of range there.
Mees Metsast seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Union lands a really nice looking cross but Metsast seems unphased.
Metsast plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Union throws an off balance right hand
and Metsast makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Union avoids the body shot from Metsast.
Union is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Metsast throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Union takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Jab, jab by Union - just one landing.
Metsast has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Metsast throws a body punch but Union moves out of range.
Metsast swings for the body but Union moves out of range.
Union walks into a jab.#CUT2#
Bregan Union's cut is getting worse.
Union avoids the head kick by Metsast.
Mees Metsast seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Metsast fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Union, pushing him back against the cage.
Metsast tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Union avoids it.
Metsast blocking some punches.
Metsast tries to stall but Union uses the opportunity to gain a better position. #T1#
A body shot lands from Metsast.
Union tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Metsast letting Union take a breather here.
Union lands a right hand.
Metsast landing knees to the head.
Metsast scores with a knee to the head. #BC#
Union escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Metsast misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Union throwing a counter right hand but Metsast manages to avoid it.
Union moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Union swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Metsast.
Metsast ducks under a wild hook from Union.
Union turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Metsast throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Union takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd cheers as Metsast lands an impressive looking overhand right. Union doesn't seem phased though.#T2#
Union takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Metsast looks to land a body kick but Union moved away.
Union throwing a counter right hand but Metsast manages to avoid it.
Union takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A telegraphed right hand from Metsast misses the target.
Metsast connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Union momentarily.
Union tries to move into range but Metsast moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Metsast misses with a double jab
and Union cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Metsast lands with a cross. #CUT2#
Bregan Union's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.#CL2#
Metsast moves into the clinch successfully.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Metsast.
Metsast has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A knee to the head by Metsast.
Metsast is trying to stall.
Metsast looking to slow down the pace here.
Metsast seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.#T3##BC#
Union breaks from the clinch.
Union cracks Metsast with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Metsast slips a jab from Union.#CL2#
Union gets tackled into the cage by Metsast. Metsast maintains the clinch.
Union prevents a body shot from Metsast.
Union blocks a body shot from Metsast.
Metsast lands a body punch in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Union.
Metsast looking to throw knees to the head but Union is blocking nicely.
A nice left hand lands by Union.
Union blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Union avoiding damage as Metsast throws knees to the body.
Metsast working aggressively here.
Union lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Union scores with a shot to the side of Metsast's head. #ROC#
Metsast is rocked!
Union has had enough of the clinch but Metsast keeps him there for the moment.
Metsast is still on wobbly legs! Can Union finish him?#T4#
Union tries to stall but Metsast uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Metsast misses with a hook to the ribs.
Metsast seems to have recovered his senses.
Metsast misses with a body punch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Metsast just misses with a elbow thrown towards Union's brow.
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!
Metsast throws a punch but it's blocked by Union.
A short right from Union.
Metsast missing with knees to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Metsast just misses with a elbow thrown towards Union's brow.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Union as Metsast tries to tie him up. #BC#
Union breaks the clinch.
A jab from Metsast finds it's way through Union's defenses.
Union thows a left - swing and a miss!
Metsast misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Union.
Metsast takes one to the chin there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mees Metsast showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bregan Union'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#
Metsast moves out of range of the strikes.
Union misses with a left hand
and Metsast counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Union throws a looping overhand right but Metsast ducks down to avoid it.
Metsast looks to score with a jab to the body but Union is just out of range.#CL2#
Union tries to keep at a distance but Metsast has taken the fight into the clinch.
Metsast tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Union dodges an elbow strike from Metsast.
Metsast slows down the pace here.
Metsast lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Union blocks a body shot from Metsast.
A short right from Union.
Metsast stalling in the clinch but Union improves position. #BC#
Union's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Metsast darts in and clinches Union up against the cage.#T1#
Knees to the body from Metsast.
Union managing to block the knees to the body from Metsast.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Mees Metsast seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Union working aggressively here.
Union blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Union breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bregan Union is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice straight punches there by Metsast. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Metsast.
Metsast just misses with a punch to the body.
Metsast lands a nice shot that snaps Union's head back.
Metsast throws a lazy head kick
and Union counters with a nice uppercut.
Union keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Metsast is looking to land body kicks.
It looked like Union wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice takedown defense from Union. No joy for Metsast on that attempt.
Metsast takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#KD#
Union cracks Metsast with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Union has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Metsast to stand back up!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Metsast comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T2#
Union throws a hook but Metsast avoids it easily.#CL2#
Metsast pushes Union up against the cage in a clinch.
Union looking to slow down the pace here.
Metsast misses with a punch to the body.
Union scores with a nice hook to the head.
Union tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Metsast working aggressively here.
Metsast struggles to land a body shot inside as Union controls his hands.
Metsast blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Metsast creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Metsast misses with a knee strike.
Union blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Union lands with a light punch inside.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Metsast avoids a wild elbow strike from Union.#T3#
Union avoiding damage as Metsast throws knees to the body.
Union lands a left hand that snaps the head of Metsast backwards.
Union taking a breather.
Bregan Union has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Union has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Metsast wants to stall.
Metsast lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Union.
Union on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Metsast tries to work over Union's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Metsast will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Union up against the cage.
Metsast misses with a punch on the inside. #T4#
Union working aggressively here.
Metsast struggles to land a body shot inside as Union controls his hands.
Metsast tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Union avoids it.
Union softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Union scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right from Union.
Knees to the body from Metsast.
Union is looking to break free of the clinch but Metsast has double underhooks.
Metsast lands a knee to the body.
Union on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Union blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Union on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Metsast tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Union's elbow.
Metsast working aggressively here.
Union managing to block the knees to the body from Metsast.
Mees Metsast is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Union lands a shoulder strike.
Metsast is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Union is defending well for now.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mees Metsast.
Well Metsast 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mees Metsast!

Event: AD356:155lb Tournament R1
Date: Jun 15, 2016

#R1#
The crowd cheers as Alvarez lands an impressive looking overhand right. Metsast doesn't seem phased though.#CL2#
Metsast gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Metsast trying to stall but Alvarez improves his position.
Metsast taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Alvarez throws a knee to the head but misses.
Metsast takes a shot to the head.
Metsast misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Alvarez.
Alvarez tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Alvarez stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Metsast lands a knee to the body.
Alvarez is breathing heavily.
Alvarez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Metsast scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Alvarez fails to land.
Come on Alvarez - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Alvarez wants to stall.
Alvarez is trying to stall.
Alvarez connects with a nasty looking knee right to Metsast's face.
Metsast looking to throw knees to the head but Alvarez is blocking nicely.
Alvarez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Metsast backwards. #T1#
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Metsast as Alvarez tries to tie him up.
Alvarez lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Metsast misses with a body punch.
A short body shot lands from Metsast as the two fighters clinch.
Alvarez misses with a knee to the head.
Alvarez lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Metsast tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alvarez.
Metsast digs a right hand into Alvarez's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Alvarez's gas tank.
Alvarez with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Metsast is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Alvarez is keeping busy.
Alvarez blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Metsast throws a knee to the head but misses.
Alvarez tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Metsast managing to block the knees to the body from Alvarez.
Alvarez working aggressively here.
Alvarez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Metsast blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Alvarez trying to land knees to the body. #T2#
Metsast landing knees to the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Metsast tries a knee to the head but Alvarez blocks it.
Metsast is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Alvarez is defending well for now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alvarez blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Metsast tries to land a knee to the head but Alvarez blocks with his arms.
Alvarez with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Metsast working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Alvarez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Alvarez.
Metsast doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Alvarez is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Metsast is defending well for now.
Metsast tries to work over Alvarez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Metsast is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Alvarez tries a knee to the head but Metsast blocks it.
Metsast'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.
Alvarez misses with a punch on the inside. #T3#
Metsast tries to land knees in the clinch but Alvarez avoids the damage to the body.
Alvarez missing with knees to the body.
Metsast is pushing Alvarez up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Metsast fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Metsast. #BC#
Alvarez breaks from the clinch.
Alvarez looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Alvarez misses with a two punch combination.
Alvarez scores with a jab to the jaw.
Metsast throws a nice looking combination but Alvarez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Alvarez cracks the inside of Metsast's front leg.
Alvarez wants to slow Metsast down by chopping away at his legs. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short uppercut from Alvarez.
Alvarez misses with some punches.
Metsast tries to land knees in the clinch but Alvarez avoids the damage to the body. #T4#
A bit of stalling here from Alvarez.
Alvarez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Metsast misses with some punches.
Alvarez working Metsast over with knees to the body.
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!
Metsast tries to land knees in the clinch but Alvarez avoids the damage to the body.
Alvarez lands a nice shot to the body.
Alvarez lands a hook that snaps the head of Metsast backwards.
Alvarez lands with a right to the head.
Metsast lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Alvarez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Metsasts head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Alvarez - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Metsast lands with a right to the head.
Alvarez is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Alvarez missing with knees to the body.
Good body shot from Alvarez.
Metsast misses with a punch on the inside.
Metsast misses with the head strike.
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 Carlo Alvarez will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Metsast takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#CL2#
Metsast takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Alvarez breaks the clinch.
Metsast fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Alvarez avoids it really well and circles away.
Metsast throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Metsast moves to clinch but Alvarez breaks away #TD#
and Alvarez counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Alvarez tries to pass to full mount but Metsast defends it.
Alvarez works his way into side control.
Alvarez throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Alvarez wants to control but Metsast is keeping him busy.
Alvarez in side control, throwing shots but Metsast defends.
Alvarez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Metsast can do to turn this around?#T1#
Alvarez is looking to take a break and control but Metsast is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Alvarez tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Alvarez has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Metsast is trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alvarez working the ground and pound.
Alvarez wants to control for a moment but Metsast uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Alvarez works his way into full mount! #T2##SUB#
Alvarez is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Metsast has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Metsast!
Metsast with a flurry of punches that miss.
Metsast postures up in Alvarez's guard and throws a big left but Alvarez blocks it.
Alvarez 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.#SUB#
Alvarez looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Metsast has picked Alvarez up and slammed him! Alvarez can't keep hold of the triangle and Metsast manages to pass to side control!
Alvarez tries to improve position but can't.
Alvarez is not content to let Metsast control the position. #T3#
Metsast landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Metsast is looking to take a break and control but Alvarez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alvarez manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Metsast is controlling the pace.
Metsast trying to control from half guard but Alvarez is working away. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Alvarez is looking to control Metsast's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Alvarez avoid being mounted?
Alvarez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Metsast looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Alvarez is looking to improve his position.
Metsast controlling the pace.
Metsast winds up and cracks Alvarez with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alvarez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Alvarez is refusing to be controlled, as Metsast sits in half guard.
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 Carlo Alvarez will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Metsast tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Alvarez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Metsast throws a hook to the side of Alvarez's head but Alvarez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Alvarez shoots in for a takedown but Metsast shows good takedown defense.
Alvarez lands the left hand.
Metsast checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Metsast misses with a hook.
Alvarez feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Alvarez avoids the body shot from Metsast.
Metsast slips a straight right by Alvarez.
Metsast ducks right into an uppercut from Alvarez.
Alvarez fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Metsast.
Metsast misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Metsast fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Metsast throws a head kick that misses.
Alvarez avoids the body shot from Metsast.
Alvarez tries to bum rush Metsast with a series of wild strikes but Metsast uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Alvarez throws an overhand right that lands on Metsast's shoulder, as Metsast tries to avoid the shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Metsast scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Metsast scores with a jab to the body.
Carlo Alvarez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alvarez is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Metsast sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Metsast throws a series of punches but Alvarez moves out of range.
Alvarez jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Metsast is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Alvarez rather than just go for the knockout.
A head kick by Metsast misses
and Alvarez counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Metsast throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Alvarez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Metsast tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Metsast darts in and clinches Alvarez up against the cage.
Alvarez is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Metsast is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Alvarez is keeping busy.
Metsast gets through Alvarez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Alvarez.
Metsast looks to throw an elbow but misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alvarez taking a breather.
Alvarez avoiding damage as Metsast throws knees to the body. #T2##BC#
Alvarez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Metsast closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Alvarez stalling.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Metsast takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Metsast dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Alvarez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Alvarez misses with some punches.
Alvarez is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Alvarez blocks an elbow strike.
Metsast tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Metsast lands a shoulder strike.
Alvarez blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Metsast misses with a knee to the head.
Alvarez tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #BC#
Alvarez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T3#
Alvarez feints and then cracks Metsast's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Metsast down.
Alvarez lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Metsast looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Alvarez is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Alvarez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Metsast shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Alvarez ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Metsast on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Metsast tries to clinch up.
Metsast scores with a jab to the body.
Metsast tries to close the distance and clinch but Alvarez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Alvarez keeps the fight on the outside.
Metsast tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Metsast wants to clinch but Alvarez slips to the side
and Alvarez counters with an inside leg kick.
Metsast throws out a loose jab but Alvarez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alvarez throws a jab but it's blocked by Metsast.
Alvarez cracks Metsast with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alvarez connects with a solid leg kick. #T4#
Nice sprawl there from Alvarez as Metsast shoots in.
Alvarez jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #TD#
Alvarez scores with a takedown into Metsast's guard.
Alvarez working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Metsast's head.
Alvarez passes Metsast's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Alvarez has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Alvarez avoids the attempt from Metsast to control.
Metsast is squirming around, avoiding Alvarez's attempts to control the action.
Mees Metsast has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The referee warns Metsast that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Carlo Alvarez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Alvarez, 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: AD353: Franco Vs Wilkins
Date: May 28, 2016

#R1#
Metsast tries to clinch but Aremis moves out of range.
Metsast misses with a body kick.
Metsast cracks a nice hook into Aremis's ribs.
Metsast connects with a jab.#CUT2#
It looks like Xantos Aremis has been cut.
Aremis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Metsast.
Metsast misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Metsast has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Aremis lands a nice shot to the body.
Metsast listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Aremis connects with a high kick.
Metsast closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Aremis lands the left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Metsast scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Aremis throws a big shot that misses.#CL2#
Metsast closes the distance and clinches.
Aremis managing to block the knees to the body from Metsast.
Metsast slows down the pace here.
Metsast holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The crowd are getting on Metsast's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.#T1#
Metsast controlling the action here for a moment.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Metsast.
Aremis managing to block the knees to the body from Metsast.
Metsast working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Metsast tries to stall but Aremis uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Aremis lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Aremis landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Aremis lands an uppercut.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Metsast just misses with a elbow thrown towards Aremis's brow.
Aremis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Aremis slowing the pace effectively.
Aremis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Aremis stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Metsast blocks an elbow strike from Aremis.
Aremis swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T2#
Metsast blocks an uppercut.
Aremis blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A head punch on the inside from Metsast fails to land.
Aremis lands with a short shot to the head.
A bit of stalling here from Metsast. #BC#
Aremis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Metsast clinches up against the cage.
Aremis avoiding damage as Metsast throws knees to the body.
Aremis lands with a short shot to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Aremis.
Metsast misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Aremis.
A short right from Metsast.
Aremis softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Metsast pushes Aremis back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Aremis throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Aremis avoiding damage as Metsast throws knees to the body.
Aremis gets through Metsast's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Aremis.
Metsast looks winded!
Aremis misses with a body punch. #T3#
A right handed body shot lands from Aremis.
Metsast tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Aremis is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Metsast is defending well for now.
Aremis lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Metsast looking to stall.
Aremis lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Metsast tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Aremis blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Metsast is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Aremis stalls.
I was talking to Aremis's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Metsast misses with some punches.
Aremis lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Aremis tries to throw a body punch but Metsast avoids it by throwing Aremis back against the cage.
Aremis lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Metsast blocking some punches.
Metsast tries a knee to the head but Aremis blocks it.
Metsast looking to throw knees to the head but Aremis is blocking nicely. #T4#
Metsast works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Metsast tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Aremis blocks a body shot from Metsast.
Metsast misses with a hook to the ribs.
Aremis misses with a hook from the clinch.
Metsast misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Metsast using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Aremis lands with a left to the head.
Metsast tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Aremis avoids it.
Aremis throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Aremis lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Aremis pushes Metsast back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Metsast missing with knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, Aremis scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aremis scores a nice knee to the body.
Aremis scores with a shot to the side of Metsast's head.
Metsast throws a punch but it's blocked by Aremis.
Metsast tries to land knees in the clinch but Aremis avoids the damage to the body.
Aremis scores with a shoulder strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Xantos Aremis dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Xantos Aremis's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Metsast swings for the body but Aremis moves out of range. #CL#
Aremis moves into range and clinches up with Metsast.
Aremis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Metsast can do to turn this around?
Metsast landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Aremis blocks a body shot from Metsast.
Aremis working aggressively here.
Aremis lands an elbow that stopped Metsast in his tracks for a moment. #CUT#
It looks like Mees Metsast has been cut.
Aremis tries to throw a body punch but Metsast avoids it by throwing Aremis back against the cage.
Metsast misses with the head strike.
Aremis displaying some good clinch control by pressing Metsast up against the cage.
Metsast trying to land knees to the body.
Aremis pressing his opponent against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Metsast missing with knees to the body.
Metsast creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Aremis working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Aremis misses with the head strike. #T1#
Aremis lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Aremis scores with a shot to the side of Metsast's head.
Aremis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Metsast is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Aremis is defending well for now.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Aremis.
Metsast dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Metsast misses with a knee to the head.
Aremis lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC#
Aremis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Metsast throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Metsast takes one to the chin there.
Aremis is looking to slow Metsast down with leg kicks.
Aremis misses with a straight left.
Aremis moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromMetsast.
Metsast stuns Aremis with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Metsast scores with a jab to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aremis throws a lazy right hand but Metsast sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Aremis throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Metsast on the side of the head. #T2#
Metsast throws a jab but it's blocked by Aremis.
Metsast misses with an attempted mid kick.
Aremis lands a nice shot to the body.
Metsast will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Aremis connects with the punch.
Metsast wants to clinch.
Aremis throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Metsast counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Aremis walks into a stiff left hand from Metsast.
Aremis lands a slapping body shot.
Metsast misses with a head kick.
Aremis moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Metsast tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Aremis counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Metsast thinking.
Xantos Aremis is winning the standup battle so far.
Metsast misses with a head kick.
Metsast is breathing heavily.
Metsast tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Aremis paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T3#
Metsast misses with a wild combination.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A big right from Aremis misses.
Metsast stuns Aremis with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Metsast throws a head kick that misses.
Aremis lands a nice looking body shot.
Aremis throws a sloppy head kick and Metsast moves out of range easily.
Aremis takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Metsast tries to clinch but Aremis moves out of range.
Aremis moves out of range of the body kick from Metsast.
Metsast lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Aremis throws a right and a left that Metsast avoids nicely.
Metsast misses with an uppercut. Aremis saw that one coming.
Aremis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Metsast moves away.
Aremis lands a right hook to the body. #TD#
Aremis closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Metsast defending against the ground and pound.
Aremis working the ground and pound from side control.
Aremis trying to control the action but Metsast is working from the bottom.
Aremis lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Metsast down.
Aremis landing strikes.
Aremis postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Aremis trying to control the position but Metsast is working away.
Aremis lands a few punches from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Xantos Aremis dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
An inside leg kick lands from Aremis.
Metsast pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Aremis scores with a head kick. Metsast tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Aremis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Metsast misses with a two punch combination.
Aremis loads up on a big right hand but Metsast slips the punch.#TD#
Aremis decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Aremis wants to pass the guard but Metsast is defending well.
Metsast missing with punches from the bottom.
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. Aremis connects with a nice short shot to Metsast's temple.
Metsast preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T1#
Metsast blocking the ground and pound attempt from Aremis.
Aremis wants to take a breather but Metsast is having none of it.
Metsast wants to get back to his feet.
Aremis 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Metsast is looking for a sweep. Aremis is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Metsast makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Metsast.
Metsast keeping moving, preventing Aremis from controlling successfully.
Aremis throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Aremis in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Aremis is fighting to break Metsast's control of his arms but Metsast is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Aremis slips under a jab from Metsast.
Metsast is looking to clinch but Aremis is avoiding it.
Aremis avoids the head kick by Metsast.
Aremis lands a leg kick that knocks Metsast off balance momentarily.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Metsast.
Aremis throws a jab but it's blocked by Metsast.
Aremis tries for a takedown but Metsast sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL#
Aremis closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Metsast crunches a lovely knee into Aremis's ribcage.
Aremis misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Aremis fails to land. #T3#
Metsast goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Metsast has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Knees to the body from Metsast.
Knees in the clinch landing for Metsast.
Metsast digs a right hand into Aremis's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Aremis's gas tank.
Aremis managing to block the knees to the body from Metsast.
A short uppercut from Aremis.
Metsast lands a body punch in the clinch.
Metsast unloads a knee to the mid-section. Aremis lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Metsast lands a knee to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Aremis as Metsast tries to tie him up.
Metsast blocks a body shot from Aremis.
Nice body punch from Metsast.
Metsast crunches a lovely knee into Aremis's ribcage.
Metsast misses with an elbow over the top.
A right hook to the body lands for Metsast.
Metsast displaying some good clinch control by pressing Aremis up against the cage.#T4#
Aremis takes a shot to the head.
Xantos Aremis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aremis working aggressively here.
Metsast throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Aremis blocks it with crossed arms.
Metsast misses with a punch on the inside.
Metsast misses with a short punch on the inside.
Metsast misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Aremis wants to break free but Metsast has control.
Metsast blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Aremis manages to break the clinch.
Aremis slips a jab and a cross from Metsast.
Aremis tries to counter by clinching up but Metsast breaks away and moves out of range.
Mees Metsast has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Aremis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Metsast.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mees Metsast.
Well Aremis has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Xantos Aremis!
An out of breath Xantos Aremis thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: AD346: Toad Kinopio
Date: Apr 20, 2016

#R1#
Metsast pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Metsast throws a nice inside leg kick.
Christian's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Metsast connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Christian scrambles back to his feet.
Metsast avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Metsast avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Metsast lets loose with a powerful body kick. Christian will feel that in the morning.#CL2#
Christian fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Metsast, pushing him back against the cage.
Metsast looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A bit of stalling here from Metsast.
Christian looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Christian lands an elbow inside that Metsast shrugs off.
Metsast throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Christian tries to land knees in the clinch but Metsast avoids the damage to the body.
Christian with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Christian blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Christian misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Metsast.
Christian crunches a lovely knee into Metsast's ribcage.
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!
Metsast blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Metsast working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Metsast misses with some punches.
With the fighters up against the cage, Christian throws an elbow but misses. #T1#
Christian missing with knees to the body.
Metsast avoiding damage as Christian throws knees to the body.
Christian tries to land knees in the clinch but Metsast avoids the damage to the body.
Christian throws an elbow that misses.
Metsast lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Christian misses with an elbow over the top.
Metsast throws an elbow but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Metsast creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Metsast blocks the elbow strike.
Christian tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Metsast avoids it.
Metsast gets through Christian's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Christian pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Christian blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Metsast lands a hook that snaps the head of Christian backwards.
Christian looking to throw knees to the head but Metsast is blocking nicely.
Knees in the clinch landing for Metsast.
Christian misses with an elbow over the top.
Metsast throws a knee to the head but misses.
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!
Metsast lands a good knee to the midsection. Christian won't want to take too many of those.
Christian looks winded!
Metsast blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Metsast blocks an elbow strike from Christian.
Metsast lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #ROC#
Christian is rocked!#T2#
The referee calls for Metsast to work.
Metsast tries to throw a body punch but Christian avoids it by throwing Metsast back against the cage.
Metsast lands a knee to the body.
Metsast scores with a nice hook to the head.
Metsast tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Christian throws an elbow that misses.
Christian's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Christian is still on wobbly legs! Can Metsast finish him?
Metsast landing knees to the body.
Christian seems to have recovered his senses.
Metsast lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Christian swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Metsast avoids the elbow strike from Christian, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Christian fails to land.
Metsast lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Metsast lands with a light punch inside.
Metsast landing knees to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Metsast.
Metsast pushes Christian back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Metsast unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Christian! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Metsast is unloading with more strikes now! Christian drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

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

Event: AD342: Super Mario
Date: Apr 03, 2016

#R1#
Brown swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Metsast.
Metsast throws a poor cross that misses #TD2#
and Brown counters with a single leg into guard. Metsast didn't expect that. #SUB#
Metsast has his foot on Brown's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Brown works his way back into a safe position though.
Brown throwing strikes but missing.
Brown with a flurry of punches that miss.
Metsast has Brown pulled in close to control his posture.
Brown stopping the sweep attempt from Metsast.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brown advances to half guard.
Brown missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Brown throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T1#
Metsast is looking for a sweep. Brown is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Metsast keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
My spies in The Gym inform me that Brown has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Brown is pressing down on Metsast's thigh, looking to free his foot. Metsast is holding on for now.
Brown keeps trying to improve his position.
Metsast blocking the ground and pound attempt from Brown.
Brown not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Metsast blocking the ground and pound attempt from Brown.
Brown throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Brown is nestled in close to Metsast, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Metsast trying to control here.
Brown lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T2#
Brown throwing shots but Metsast is blocking nicely.
Brown working Metsast over with strikes.
Brown is trying to control the action in half guard but Metsast is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Metsast blocking the ground and pound attempt from Brown.
Brown is looking to advance position but Metsast won't allow it.
Brown not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Brown takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Metsast is looking to improve his position.
Metsast taking some punishment here, with Brown in his half guard.
Metsast keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Brown not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T3#
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. Brown connects with a nice short shot to Metsast's temple.
Brown throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Brown is nestled in close to Metsast, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Brown wants to take a breather but Metsast is having none of it.
Brown prevents Metsast from improving his position.
Brown wants to take a breather but Metsast is having none of it.
Brown tries to pass the half guard into mount. Metsast knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Brown is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Brown working the head and body with strikes.
Brown missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T4#
Brown landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Metsast is holding on to half guard well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Brown in particular looking to stall.
Brown sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Metsast defending well though.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Brown in particular looking to stall.
Brown trying to control from Metsast's half guard. Metsast has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Metsast is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brown 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.

John Brown dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Brown goes for a double leg but Metsast avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Metsast continues to drive forward.
Metsast walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Brown checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Brown swinging wildly here.
Metsast leaves Brown with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Brown looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Metsast swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Mees Metsast has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Brown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Metsast stuffs the takedown.
Metsast throws the kick towards the body but Brown avoids it.
Brown has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Metsast throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD2#
Metsast gets caught flat footed, as Brown shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#T1#
Brown is working Metsast over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Brown is pushing down on Metsast's leg trying to pass to half guard. Metsast is fighting to maintain full guard but Brown has managed to sneak the leg through.
Metsast has hold of Brown's hands but Brown slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Brown sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Metsast defending well though.
Brown seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Brown working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Metsast's thigh. Metsast counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Brown is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Brown lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Brown throws an elbow that misses. Metsast uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Brown's guard. Nice move by Metsast!#REVR#
Metsast controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
John Brown has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
Brown wants to sweep but no luck.
Brown is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Metsast moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Brown prevents Metsast from getting back to his feet.
Brown stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Metsast swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Metsast will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Brown is in close to Metsast's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Brown cracks Metsast with a solid left hand.
Brown landing with the ground and pound. #T3#
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Metsast is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brown is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Brown scoring with some ground and pound.
Metsast working a defensive guard here.
Metsast avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Brown working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Brown wants to control from the top but Metsast keeps moving.
Brown wants to pass the guard but Metsast is keeping the 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.
Brown postures up in Metsast's guard and throws a big left but Metsast blocks it.
Brown won't allow Metsast to sweep him here.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Brown scoring with punches to the head and body.
Brown landing some decent shots from guard.
Metsast working a defensive guard but Brown passes into half guard.
Brown seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Brown is controlling the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brown slips a nice elbow through Metsast's hands, connecting with Metsast's forehead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Brown showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Metsast's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Metsast throws a jab but it's blocked by Brown.
Metsast steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Brown.
Brown fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Metsast avoids it really well and circles away.
Metsast looks to land a left hand but Brown moved out of range nicely.
John Brown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brown will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Brown with a poor takedown
and Metsast counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#
It looks like John Brown has been cut.
Mees Metsast has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Brown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Metsast shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Brown as he jumps to the side.
Metsast throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Metsast looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Brown lands a body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Metsast darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Brown shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Metsast as he avoids it easily.
Brown misses with a takedown attempt
and Metsast counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A nice inside leg kick there by Metsast. That's going to slow Brown down.
Metsast pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Brown tries to score a power double leg takedown but Metsast sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Brown somewhat.
Metsast looks to score with a jab to the body but Brown is just out of range.
Brown changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Metsast throws a head kick that misses #TD2#
and Brown counters with a nice double leg into guard.
John Brown is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Brown postures up in Metsast's guard and throws a big left but Metsast blocks it.
Brown's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Let's hope that Brown 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.#SUB#
Metsast working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Brown doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Brown manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T3#
Metsast working a defensive guard here.
Brown content to stall in guard here. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Brown closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Metsast did well to prevent Brown getting side control.
Brown keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T4#
Mees Metsast has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to John Brown.
I've got Brown 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Brown!
An out of breath John Brown thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

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