Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: GAMMA#759 Kruger v Sissypants
Date: Feb 23, 2019

#R1#
A clash of legs there as Wrexham blocks the low kick.
Wrexham misses with a wild body shot.
Laine throws a looping overhand right but Wrexham ducks down to avoid it.
Laine lands with a straight right. Wrexham didn't see that one coming.
Laine listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Laine looks to land a body kick but Wrexham moved away.
Laine misses with an uppercut. Wrexham saw that one coming.
It seemed like Wrexham was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wrexham slips a jab from Laine.#CL2#
Wrexham has taken the fight to the clinch.
Laine working aggressively here.
Laine swings wildly with an uppercut but Wrexham uses good head movement to avoid it.
Laine doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Laine blocks a body shot from Wrexham . #BC#
Laine manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wrexham is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Wrexham , as that shot connected.
Laine lands a head kick. Wrexham smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Laine throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Wrexham slips a jab from Laine.#T1#
Laine slips a jab from Wrexham .
We've been hearing reports that Laine has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Laine has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Laine there as he acknowledges the shot.
Laine throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wrexham swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Laine avoids the body shot from Wrexham .
Wrexham turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Wrexham lands an overhand right.
Laine jabs Wrexham right on the nose. Wrexham blinks but takes it well.
Wrexham connects with a body shot that sends Laine's belly button to the back.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Laine.
Laine misses with a straight right.
Wrexham just misses with a punch to the body.
Wrexham avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Laine thuds his shin into the meat of Wrexham 's side.
A big right from Wrexham misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Laine gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Wrexham .
Wrexham wants to clinch.#T2#
Wrexham misses with a straight left.
Laine ducks right into an uppercut from Wrexham .
Wrexham moves out of range of the strikes.
Laine connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Wrexham momentarily.
Wrexham just misses with a punch to the body.
Wrexham lands a nice shot to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Wrexham there.
Wrexham has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Laine looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Laine throws an overhand right that lands on Wrexham 's shoulder, as Wrexham tries to avoid the shot.
Laine tries a low kick but Wrexham avoids it.
Wrexham throws a body punch but Laine moves out of range.
Laine takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Wrexham cracks a nice hook into Laine's ribs.
Wrexham blocks a low kick nicely.
Laine misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wrexham .
Laine throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Wrexham checks a leg kick.
Wrexham appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Laine misses with a looping right.
Wrexham feints a counter leg kick.#T3#
Laine thows a left - swing and a miss!
Laine looks to land a right hand but Wrexham moved out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Wrexham checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Wrexham misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Laine.
Wrexham tries to close the distance and clinch up but Laine swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wrexham looks to land a right hand but Laine moved out of range.
Wrexham loads up on a big right hand but Laine slips the punch.
Wrexham waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Laine.
Laine throws a solid leg kick but Wrexham takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Laine.
Laine shoots in for a takedown but Wrexham shows good takedown defense.
Laine misses with a low kick.
Laine moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Wrexham uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Laine.
Tyler Wrexham is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Laine throws a leg kick but Wrexham sees it coming and moves out of range.
Wrexham checks a low kick from Laine.
Wrexham throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Laine staying out of range there.
Wrexham checks a leg kick.
Laine misses with a leg kick. #T4#
Wrexham throws a looping overhand right but Laine ducks down to avoid it.
Laine half committed to a counter leg kick.#CL2#
Wrexham takes the fight into the clinch.
Laine lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wrexham backwards.
Laine is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Wrexham to keep the fight standing.
Laine tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Laine prevents a body shot from Wrexham .
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 quick uppercut on the inside from Laine.
A short uppercut from Wrexham .
Wrexham misses with a punch to the body.
Wrexham lands a hook to the side of the head.
Laine works on Wrexham 's body with a couple of short punches.
Laine drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Musta Laine. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Laine blocking some punches.
Wrexham struggles to land a body shot inside as Laine controls his hands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Laine tries to pull guard but Wrexham won't allow it.
Wrexham lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Laine backwards.
Wrexham misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Wrexham on the inside. #BC#
Laine breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tyler Wrexham will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Laine. Wrexham does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wrexham connects with a nice looking jab.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Laine lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Wrexham has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Wrexham and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Laine shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Wrexham defends it nicely.
Laine lands with a kick to the temple. Wrexham shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CL2#
Wrexham rushes Laine and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Wrexham prevents the takedown attempt.
A head punch on the inside from Laine fails to land.
A short uppercut from Laine.
Wrexham 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Laine fails to land.
Wrexham presses Laine against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Wrexham makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Laine misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Laine is trying to break free.
Laine blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wrexham tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Laine's elbow. #T1#
Wrexham misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wrexham doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wrexham lands a nice uppercut.
Wrexham tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wrexham tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wrexham tries to work over Laine's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Laine tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Musta Laine. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wrexham tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Laine tries to throw a body punch but Wrexham avoids it by throwing Laine back against the cage.
Laine swings wildly with an uppercut but Wrexham uses good head movement to avoid it.
Laine scores with a nice hook to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wrexham creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Laine lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right from Wrexham . #TD#
Laine lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Wrexham is looking to get back to is feet but Laine passes into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wrexham is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#T2#
Laine wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wrexham keeps working.
Laine creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Wrexham sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Laine postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Laine throwing strikes but Wrexham manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control! #SU2#
Wrexham decides to stand up, so the ref orders Laine to his feet.
Wrexham misses with a wild body shot.
Laine looks to land a combination but Wrexham avoids it well.
Wrexham misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Laine.
Wrexham waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Laine.
Laine scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Laine jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T3#
Wrexham lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Laine staying out of range there.
Wrexham moves out of range of the body kick from Laine.
Wrexham takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wrexham connects with a crisp jab.
Wrexham lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Laine at a distance.
Laine's corner calls for a 1-2. Laine obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Musta Laine is winning the standup battle so far.
Wrexham slips a straight right by Laine.
Laine cracks the inside of Wrexham 's front leg.
A slow jab from Wrexham misses its intended target.
Wrexham shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A bone on bone clash there as Wrexham blocks the leg kick.
Laine swats away the attempt to clinch by Wrexham .
Wrexham misses with a hook #TD#
and Laine counters with a single leg into guard. Wrexham didn't expect that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wrexham is looking to stand up but Laine isn't so interested in that idea.
Musta Laine overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
Wrexham can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Laine controls the pace.
Wrexham preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Laine trying to control the position from guard on top but Wrexham is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#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 round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Musta Laine will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Wrexham looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A lazy left from Wrexham finds it's target.
A clash of legs there as Wrexham blocks the low kick.
Wrexham throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Laine sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Laine half committed to a counter leg kick.
Wrexham chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Laine can pounce on him.
Laine thumps Wrexham with a low kick.
Laine throws a low kick but Wrexham moves out of range easily.
Laine throws a low kick but Wrexham avoids it.
Wrexham scores with a shot to the body.
Wrexham throws a looping overhand right but Laine ducks down to avoid it.
Laine changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Wrexham swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laine throws a low kick but it's checked well by Wrexham .
Wrexham throws a hook to the side of Laine's head but Laine sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Laine misses with a head kick.
Wrexham lands an overhand right.
Wrexham takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Wrexham moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T1#
Nice body punch from Wrexham .
Wrexham throws a lazy right hand but Laine sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wrexham fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Laine slips a straight right by Wrexham .
Wrexham with a jab.
Wrexham misses the shot to the body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Laine.
Wrexham is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Laine.
Wrexham throws a body punch but Laine moves out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Wrexham .
Laine displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wrexham throws out the jab.
Laine drops down looking for a counter takedown but Wrexham sprawls and moves away.
Laine tests Wrexham 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wrexham checks a leg kick nicely.
Laine missing with a left hand there. Wrexham was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Laine throws a leg kick that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wrexham wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nice body punch from Wrexham . #T2##TD#
Laine fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Wrexham to the ground. Laine is now in Wrexham 's guard.
Laine with a flurry of punches that miss.
Laine prevents Wrexham from getting back to his feet.
Laine throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wrexham works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Laine postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Laine wants to control from the top but Wrexham keeps moving.
Laine 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.
Wrexham wants to stand up but Laine is controlling him.
Laine scoring with punches to the head and body. #T3#
Wrexham working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Laine. #ES2#
Wrexham has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Laine is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Wrexham doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tyler Wrexham seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Wrexham can't find room to land a body shot as Laine controls the action.
Laine lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wrexham cracks Laine with a nice body shot.
A short uppercut from Wrexham .
Wrexham can't find room to land a body shot as Laine controls the action.
Laine struggles to land a body shot inside as Wrexham controls his hands.
Wrexham gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Laine.
A right hook to the body lands for Laine.
Laine tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wrexham lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wrexham is working Laine over against the cage.
Laine tries a body shot but Wrexham blocks it. #T4#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wrexham creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Laine misses with a hook from the clinch.
Laine has a couple of punches blocked by Wrexham .
Wrexham misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Laine is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A short right from Wrexham .
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Wrexham .
Wrexham cracks Laine with a nice body shot.
Wrexham scores with a shot to the side of Laine's head.
Nice body punch from Wrexham .
Wrexham lands an uppercut.
Laine misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wrexham lands a body punch in the clinch.
Laine swings wildly with an uppercut but Wrexham uses good head movement to avoid it.
Still in the clinch, Wrexham scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wrexham lands a shoulder strike.
Wrexham misses with a punch to the body.
Laine misses with a short punch on the inside.
Laine's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Tyler Wrexham !

Event: GAMMA#756 SissyPants v Curry
Date: Feb 02, 2019

#R1#
Laine scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CUT#
It looks like Dao Sonnen has been cut.
Laine lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Laine throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sonnen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Laine misses with a looping left.
Sonnen shoots in but Laine avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A left lands for Sonnen.
Laine fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sonnen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Laine under the eye.
A slow jab from Laine misses its intended target.
Laine throws a leg kick which misses Sonnen's front leg but catches the back leg as Sonnen tries to avoid it.
Laine throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Laine misses with a low kick.
Sonnen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Laine looks to throw the jab but Sonnen is out of range.
Laine misses with a body punch
and Sonnen counters with a good low kick that Laine was not able to check. #TD2#
Sonnen looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Laine!
Laine manages to work his way to half guard, despite Sonnen's best efforts.
Sonnen looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T1#
Laine is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Laine keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Laine wants to improve his position but Sonnen is controlling well.
Sonnen uses his free foot to push down on Laine's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Laine.
Laine is looking to improve his position but Sonnen isn't that keen on the idea.
Sonnen controlling his opponent. #T2#
Laine slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Laine is in trouble now - Sonnen has advanced to mount! #SUB2#
Sonnen is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Laine is surviving well by controlling Sonnen's body position as best he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sonnen tries to control but Laine wriggling away.
Laine sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Sonnen trying to control from Laine's half guard. Laine has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Laine trying to keep a closed guard but Sonnen is proving a slippery customer.
Sonnen trying to control the position from guard on top but Laine is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Sonnen sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Sonnen advances to half guard.
Sonnen is keen to just control but Laine is a slippery customer.
Sonnen works his way into full mount! #SUB2#
Sonnen looking for a guillotine from mount but Laine is having none of it.
Laine tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB2#
Sonnen goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Laine is on top in guard. #T4#
Laine postures up in Sonnen's guard and throws a big left but Sonnen blocks it.
Sonnen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sonnen trying to control the position.
Sonnen wants to sweep here but Laine controlling him for the moment.
Sonnen has his hands on Laine's head, controlling the position.
Laine loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sonnen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sonnen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Musta Laine will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dao Sonnen's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Sonnen ducks under a wild hook from Laine.
Sonnen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sonnen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Laine.
Laine seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Sonnen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sonnen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Laine was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sonnen has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Laine misses with a left hand
and Sonnen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sonnen catches Laine with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sonnen throws a body shot but no joy.
Laine rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sonnen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Good leg kick by Sonnen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Laine finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Laine.
Sonnen lands with a good body shot.
Laine 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.
Sonnen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sonnen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Laine.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good shot there by Laine.#TD#
Laine shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Sonnen's guard.
Sonnen keeping moving, preventing Laine from controlling successfully. #T1#
Sonnen controls Laine momentarily but Laine frees himself.
Laine lands a couple of digs.
Sonnen is trying to keep Laine in close.
Laine working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Laine postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Dao Sonnen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Laine postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Laine distracts Sonnen with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Laine throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sonnen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Laine is looking to work some ground and pound but Sonnen has wrist control.#T2#
Sonnen looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Sonnen looking to control.
Sonnen wants to sweep here but Laine controlling him for the moment.
Laine working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Laine throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sonnen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sonnen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Laine manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##SUB#
Sonnen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sonnen controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T3#
Laine lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Sonnen wants to sweep here but Laine controlling him for the moment.
Sonnen is trying to control the position but Laine postures up.
Sonnen wants to sweep here but Laine controlling him for the moment.
Laine landing with the ground and pound.
Dao Sonnen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Sonnen wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Laine is now in half guard.
Laine prevents Sonnen from improving his position.
Sonnen trying to control here.
Laine seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Sonnen wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sonnen keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Sonnen gets full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Musta Laine dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dao Sonnen's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Laine misses with a hook.
Laine misses with a kick to the body #TD2#
and Sonnen counters with a single leg into guard. Laine didn't expect that. #SUB2#
Sonnen drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Sonnen seems to have locked his on tight now - Laine screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Sonnen, as he picks up the win!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Dao Sonnen!
As Dao Sonnen got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: I came down to this division to have some fun. It's the hardest division in the toughest org! I'm comin' for you (pay)Cheque!! Mentor said you can go to 205lb for an instant title fight, but I said no. I'm taking the 170lb. Our camp's had a vendetta with Laine. Compliments of Lao Shin and Shaman bud'.

Event: GAMMA#752 SissyPants v Kruger
Date: Jan 12, 2019

#R1#
Laine closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Laine misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tepes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Laine manages to avoid it.
Tepes throws a hook but Laine blocks it.
Tepes scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Tepes throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tepes misses with an uppercut. Laine saw that one coming.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Laine, as that shot connected.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Laine.
Laine looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tepes moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tepes throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Tepes.
Laine moves out of range as Tepes throws a body kick.
Laine with a nice cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tepes lands with a nice body punch.
Tepes scores with a shot to the body.
Laine pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
The fighters circling - Laine throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tepes looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1#
Tepes lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tepes throws a leg kick but Laine moved away.
Laine misses with a body kick.
Tepes misses with a straight right.
Laine rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tepes counters with an inside leg kick.
Tepes stuns Laine with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tepes shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Laine connects with a single shot there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Laine.
Laine throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Laine takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tepes throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Laine blocks a head kick by Tepes.
Tepes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tepes clobbers Laine with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tepes with a hook.
Tepes goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tepes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Laine.
Laine throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Laine throws an off balance right hand
and Tepes finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.#T2#
Tepes lands with a nice body punch.
Tepes looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#TD#
Laine feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#ES2#
Tepes kicks Laine off and gets to his feet.
Tepes misses with a body kick.
Laine shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tepes pinned against the cage. Tepes gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Tepes throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Laine on the side of the head.
Tepes throws a front kick aimed at Laine's knee but Laine avoids it well.
Tepes on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Laine throws a lazy right hand but Tepes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice uppercut lands for Tepes. That snapped Laine's head back.
Laine lands a right hook to the body.
Laine with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T3#
Laine throws a lazy right hand but Tepes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Laine tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tepes defends well and Laine ends up having to push Tepes into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Musta Laine. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tepes connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Laine's hands.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tepes. Laine does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tepes blocks a jab.
Laine throws a hook to the side of Tepes's head but Tepes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Laine misses with a hook. Tepes ducked under it nicely.
Laine turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Laine ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Laine looks to land a right hand but Tepes moved out of range.
Laine misses with a left hand
and Tepes counters with a straight right hand.
A left lands for Tepes.
Tepes on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Laine throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Laine checks a low kick from Tepes.
Tepes scores with a nice strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A looping hook to the body misses from Tepes. Laine does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tepes doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T4#
Laine throws the left hand but Tepes avoids the punch easily.
Tepes scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
No joy there for Laine, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tepes looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tepes dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Laine. That did some damage!
Tepes moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tepes.
Laine swings for the body but Tepes moves out of range.
Tepes swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Laine misses with a straight left.
Tepes is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Laine had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Laine swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Laine throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Tepes.
Tepes feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Laine's calf.
Tepes lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tepes scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Laine explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Laine takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Laine checks a leg kick.
Laine on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tepes. Tepes obviously looking to wear him down.
A lazy body kick from Laine
and Tepes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bruno Tepes dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Laine fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Tepes is out of range.
Tepes throws out a leg kick but Laine moves out of range and Tepes only half commits. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Tepes enables Laine to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Tepes manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Tepes wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Laine is working Tepes over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Tepes avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tepes controlling Laine's posture.
Laine postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tepes is trying to control the position but Laine postures up.
Laine in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T1#
Laine scoring with punches to the head and body.
Tepes is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tepes might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Laine haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Laine trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tepes working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Laine.
Laine being controlled here momentarily.
Laine postures up and lands a big shot to Tepes's brow. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Tepes working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Laine.
Tepes working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Laine.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Laine throwing strikes but missing.
Tepes is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Laine accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Laine missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Laine throws a big right hand that misses.
Tepes working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Laine.
Tepes working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Laine.
Laine trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T3#
Laine stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tepes swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tepes gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Tepes on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Bruno Tepes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tepes throws a low kick but it's checked well by Laine.
Tepes misses with a body kick.
Laine lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tepes circles away quickly and effectively.
And Tepes responds with a good body kick, but Laine manages to step out the way in time.#TD#
Laine fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Tepes to the ground. Laine is now in Tepes's guard.
Laine is looking to work some ground and pound but Tepes has wrist control.
Tepes utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tepes working a defensive guard here.
Laine scoring with punches to the head and body. #T4#
Laine throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Laine throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tepes works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Laine postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Laine throws a big right hand that misses.
Laine throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tepes works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Laine trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Laine is looking to work some ground and pound but Tepes has wrist control.
Tepes is adopting a defensive guard.
Laine postures up in Tepes's guard and throws a big left but Tepes blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Musta Laine dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Tepes explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Laine connects with a looping right hand.
Laine misses with a hook
and Tepes counters with an inside leg kick.
Tepes connects with a right hand. Laine shakes it off.
Tepes works the jab nicely.
Laine feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tepess jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Tepes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #TD#
Laine fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Tepes to the ground. Laine is now in Tepes's guard.
Laine throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Laine missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tepes looking to control.
Tepes avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tepes trying to control the position here.
Laine throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tepes works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1#
Laine tries to free his leg and advance position but Tepes is retaining full guard.
Laine cracks Tepes with a solid left hand.
Laine throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Laine working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Laine accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tepes avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Laine postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Laine working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Laine throwing strikes from guard but Tepes blocks nicely.
Tepes has his hands on Laine's head, controlling the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T2#
Tepes working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Laine.
Tepes seems keen to control Laine's posture.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Laine swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Laine walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Tepes checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Tepes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A little feinted left hand from Laine on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Musta Laine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Laine throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tepes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Laine thows a left - swing and a miss!
Laine misses with a wild body shot.
Tepes misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Laine counters with a good, hard body kick but Tepes shrugs it off.
Tepes lands a nice leg kick that just misses Laine's sensitive parts.
Bruno Tepes seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T3#
Laine throws a hook but Tepes blocks it.
Laine throws a body kick that misses.
Tepes blocks a jab.
Laine with a jab.
Tepes throws a wild body kick that Laine sees coming a mile off.
Laine swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A clash of legs there as Tepes blocks the low kick.
Tepes pivots, looking for a leg kick but Laine is out of range and Tepes settles back down.
Laine looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Laine throws a hook to the side of Tepes's head but Tepes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tepes throws a jab when Laine was well out of range.
Laine rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tepes counters with a nice leg kick. #TD#
Tepes gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES2#
Tepes has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Laine has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Laine has Tepes pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Tepes manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Laine has had enough of the clinch but Tepes keeps him there for the moment.#T4##BC#
Laine breaks from the clinch.
Tepes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Laine manages to avoid it.
Laine misses with a low kick as Tepes jumps back.
Tepes shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Laine was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Laine throws the left hand but Tepes avoids the punch easily.
Tepes has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Tepes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tepes walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Laine checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Laine missing with a left hand there. Tepes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Laine misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tepes.
A slapping body kick lands there for Tepes.
Tepes connects with a leg kick. Laine looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Tepes throws a front kick aimed at Laine's knee but Laine avoids it well.
Tepes throws the kick towards the body but Laine avoids it.
Tepes lands a nice looking kick to the body. Laine takes a step back to recover.
Tepes throws a nice outside leg kick.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Musta Laine!
Musta Laine decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: GAMMA#749 Heimendahl v Kruger
Date: Dec 22, 2018

#R1#
A jab from Asai does it's job there.#TD2#
Laine looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Asai !#ES#
Asai throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Laine 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.
Asai changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Laine throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Asai avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Laine scores with a jab. Asai acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Asai looks for the body kick but Laine saw that one coming.
Asai with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Asai has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Ground Zero in the buildup to the fight.
Laine swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Asai counters with a good low kick that Laine was not able to check.
Laine jabs Asai to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Laine connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Asai momentarily.
Laine swings away with a leg kick that misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Asai darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Laine needs to keep his hands up - Asai had a free shot at his head there.
Laine takes a kick to the side of the head.
Laine checks the leg kick nicely there.
Laine moves into range and lands a nice body kick. #T1#
Laine throws a jab but it's blocked by Asai .
Yoshihiro Asai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Asai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Laine.
Laine moves out of range as Asai throws a body kick.
Laine let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Laine ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Asai moves away.
Donk. Laine catches Asai right on the button with a cross.
Laine throws a looping overhand right but Asai ducks down to avoid it.
Asai lands a nice leg kick that just misses Laine's sensitive parts.
Asai closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Asai scores with a punch to the head.
Laine misses with a body kick.
Asai lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Asai has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Asai there as he acknowledges the shot.
Asai buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Laine has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Laine uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Asai .
Nice straight punches there by Laine. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Laine.
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!
Asai throws a body punch but Laine moves out of range.
Asai is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Laine.
A telegraphed right hand from Laine misses the target.
Asai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Laine manages to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Laine on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Laine attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
As Laine backs away, Asai returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T2#
Laine misses with an uppercut. Asai saw that one coming.#CL#
Asai darts in and clinches Laine up against the cage.
Asai throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Laine blocks it with crossed arms.
Laine works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Laine lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Laine scores with a hook to the body.
Laine can't find room to land a body shot as Asai controls the action.
Asai is trying to maintain a safe position but Laine gets an underhook and turns Asai into the cage.
Asai presses Laine against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Laine scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Laine scores with a shoulder strike.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Laine scores with a shot to the side of Asai 's head.
Asai is trying to break free.
Asai looking to throw knees to the head but Laine is blocking nicely. #BC2#
Laine breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Asai throws a body shot but no joy.
Asai bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Asai thows a left - swing and a miss!
Laine connects with a nice looking jab. #T3#
Laine connects with a crisp jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL#
Asai has managed to clinch.
Good body shot from Asai .
Laine goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Asai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Asai misses with a knee to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Laine. #BC2#
Laine breaks from the clinch.
Asai misses with a hook.
Laine connects with a leg kick. Asai looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Asai lands a two punch combo.
Laine uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Asai .
Laine tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Laine uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Asai has time to react.
Nice shot lands for Laine.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
Laine closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Asai 's guard.#ES#
Asai wriggles free and stands up.
Asai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Laine.
Asai cracks Laine with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Laine loads up on a big right hand but Asai slips the punch.#T4#
Asai takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Laine listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Laine bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Asai 's head.
Laine looks to land a body kick but Asai moved away.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Asai !
Laine's corner calls for a 1-2. Laine obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Asai tries to land a leg kick but Laine saw it coming and moves away.
Asai moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Laine throws a wild body kick that Asai sees coming a mile off.
Laine has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Asai .
Asai throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Asai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Asai slips a straight right by Laine.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Asai throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Laine avoids the body shot from Asai .
Asai throws the left hand but Laine avoids the punch easily.#TD2#
Laine closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Asai did well to prevent Laine getting side control.#ES#
Asai manages to escape and get back to his feet!
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 Yoshihiro Asai will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Laine works the jab nicely.
Asai throws out a powerful jab.
Laine scores with a nice head shot.
Laine thows a left - swing and a miss!
Asai waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Laine.
No joy there for Laine, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Laine misses with a low kick as Asai jumps back.
Asai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Laine.
Laine keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL#
Asai gets a clinch. #BC2#
Laine manages to break the clinch.
Laine blocks a head kick by Asai . #TD2#
Laine scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Laine is thwarting Asai 's attempts to control the position.
Laine not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T1##SUB2#
Laine is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Asai is just riding it out for now. Laine eventually gives up the hold.
Laine 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.
Asai is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Laine throwing shots but Asai is blocking nicely.
Laine sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Asai defending well though.
Laine wants to pass the guard but Asai is defending well.
Asai keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T2#
Asai avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Laine.
Laine not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Laine missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Laine sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Asai defending well though. #SUB2#
Laine is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Asai sees it coming and defends easily.
Asai is trying to control but can't. #SUB2#
Laine wants to work for an arm triangle but Asai is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Laine lands with a punch from half guard.
Laine slips a nice elbow through Asai 's hands, connecting with Asai 's forehead.#T3#
Asai wants to improve his position but Laine is controlling well.
Asai knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Laine on the ground.#SUB2#
Laine is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Asai doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Laine.
Asai avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Laine.
Asai tries to get to full guard but Laine has control of the leg.
Laine throwing shots but Asai is blocking nicely.
Laine prevents Asai from improving his position.
Laine missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Asai has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Laine is working away from the top position though.
Asai wants to get back to full guard.
Laine lands with a punch from half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Laine seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #ROC2#
Asai is rocked!
Ground and pound from Laine.
Oh Asai is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Laine is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Asai is hurt! He's hurt bad - Laine fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Asai from any more punishment! Congratulations to Laine! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Musta Laine!
After the fight, Musta Laine was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: GAMMA#744 Asai v Imbula
Date: Nov 24, 2018

#R1#
Tepes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Laine moves away.
Laine looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tepes moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Tepes misses with a right hand #TD#
and Laine counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Laine. #ES2#
Tepes wriggles free and stands up.
Tepes throws a leg kick
and Laine makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Tepes lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Laine lets loose with a powerful body kick. Tepes will feel that in the morning.
Laine looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tepes swings for the body but Laine moves out of range.
Tepes moves out of range as Laine strikes.
Tepes doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Tepes misses with a low kick as Laine jumps back.
Laine tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tepes is able to avoid easily.
A little jabbing left from Tepes on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tepes slips a jab from Laine.
Tepes misses with a body shot.
Tepes throws a looping overhand right but Laine ducks down to avoid it.
Laine looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Laine looks to score with a jab to the body but Tepes is just out of range.#T1#
Laine jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A jab from Laine does it's job there.
A jab from Laine does it's job there.
Tepes misses with a series of wild punches.
Laine jabs Tepes right on the nose. Tepes blinks but takes it well.
Tepes misses with a leg kick
and Laine counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tepes thinking.
Tepes throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Laine counters with a nice leg kick.
Tepes moves out of range of the strikes.
Tepes throws a looping overhand right but Laine ducks down to avoid it.
Laine takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tepes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Laine was well out of range. Poor timing from Tepes.
Tepes tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tepes takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tepes takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Tepes takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T2#
Laine lunges at Tepes with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tepes's hand.
Laine takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Tepes throws a leg kick but Laine sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Jab from Laine.
Tepes moves out of range of the strikes.
The fighters circle momentarily. Laine darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Laine misses the shot to the body.
Tepes slips under a jab.
A shot to the liver by Tepes. Beautiful body shot.
Tepes misses with a kick to the body.
Laine throws the kick towards the body but Tepes avoids it.
Tepes walks forward, straight into a front kick from Laine.
Laine goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Laine throws a lazy right hand but Tepes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tepes throws a front kick aimed at Laine's knee but Laine avoids it well.
Laine is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Tepes motions for Laine to come forward. Tepes throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
Laine throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Laine goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Tepes lands a leg kick that knocks Laine off balance momentarily.
Laine shoots in looking for a takedown. Tepes tries to sprawl out of it but Laine keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tepes manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Laine throws a lazy right hand but Tepes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Laine takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Tepes is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Laine rather than just go for the knockout.
Laine throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tepes tests Laine's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Laine takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Laine avoids a kick to the body.
Tepes throws a half hearted mid kick.
Laine stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tepes.
Tepes scores with a hook.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Laine lands a slapping body shot.
Laine swings for the body but Tepes moves out of range.
Tepes fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A jab from Tepes does it's job there.
Laine scoring well with a low kick there.
Tepes throws a low kick but Laine avoids it.
Tepes misses with a low kick as Laine jumps back.
Bruno Tepes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A chopping leg kick lands by Laine.
Tepes tries to bum rush Laine with a series of wild strikes but Laine uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tepes takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Laine blocks a low kick nicely.
It appears Laine was looking to counter with a kick there.
Laine tries for a takedown but Tepes sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Musta Laine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tepes works Laine's body with a nice hook.
Tepes lands a nice leg kick that just misses Laine's sensitive parts.
Tepes fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Laine looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tepes misses with a body kick.
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 Musta Laine will probably get the nod.
That's time! Laine's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Laine fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tepes manages to avoid it.
Laine throws a head kick that misses.
Tepes throws a front kick aimed at Laine's knee but Laine avoids it well.
Good exchange - Tepes coming out on top.
Tepes scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Laine doesn't seem bothered though.
Tepes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Laine dives in and grabs Tepes's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tepes pushes down on Laine's head and hops out.
Laine looks to throw a body kick#CL2#
and Tepes moves into the clinch.
Tepes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Laine swings wildly with an uppercut but Tepes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tepes swings wildly with an uppercut but Laine uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tepes takes a shot to the head.
Laine tries to circle away but Tepes has him pinned against the cage.
Laine wants to get back to striking at distance but Tepes won't allow it.
Laine is trying to force a seperation but Tepes has the dominant position.
Tepes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Laine prevents a body shot from Tepes.
Laine wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Laine.
Tepes misses with the head strike.
Still in the clinch, Laine scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tepes lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC#
Laine manages to break the clinch.
A left lands for Laine.
Laine connects with a jab.
Laine lands with an uppercut that bounces Tepes off the cage and back into range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Laine.
Tepes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Laine.
Tepes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Laine tests Tepes's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tepes dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Laine. That did some damage!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Laine throws a half hearted mid kick.#T2#
Tepes thows a body kick. Laine tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Laine throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Laine slips a jab and a cross from Tepes.
Tepes digs a good body shot into Laine's ribs.
Laine on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Tepes throws the kick towards the body but Laine avoids it.
Laine tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Laine looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Laine lands the left hand.
Laine tries to move into range but Tepes moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nice jab there from Tepes.
Laine scores with a nice strike.
Tepes fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tepes thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Laine if he has to take too many more of those.
Laine misses with a straight left.
Tepes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Laine manages to avoid it.#T3#
Laine throws a leg kick that misses.
Laine throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tepes stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Laine feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Tepes's calf.
Laine avoids the body shot from Tepes.
Laine looks for a takedown but Tepes sprawls well.
Laine shoots and misses
and Tepes counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Musta Laine. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Laine misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tepes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Laine.
Tepes lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Laine connects with a right hand. Tepes shakes it off.
Good work by Laine as he checks the leg kick.
Tepes throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Laine fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Laine is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Laine throws a series of punches but Tepes avoids them all with ease. #T4#
Tepes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Laine.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tepes tries to close the distance and clinch up but Laine swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Laine misses with a straight left.
Tepes scores with a leg kick.
Laine slips under a jab from Tepes.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tepes. #TD#
Laine changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Tepes looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#ES2#
Tepes bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Laine takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Tepes throws a shot from downtown. Laine moves away and avoids it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tepes cracks Laine with a good jab.
Tepes throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Laine misses with a lunging right hand
and Tepes counters with a solid body kick.
Laine throws a right hand that misses
and Tepes counters with a stiff right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bruno Tepes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Tepes misses with a straight left.
Tepes throws a half hearted mid kick.
Laine throws a sloppy body shot
letting Tepes counter with a right hand.
Laine lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tepes at a distance.
Laine misses with a body shot.
Tepes lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tepes shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Laine throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tepes misses with a double jab.
As Tepes backs away, Laine returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Laine looks for the body kick but Tepes saw that one coming.
Laine throws a front kick aimed at Tepes's knee but Tepes avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laine throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #TD#
Laine closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Laine lands in his opponent's guard.
Laine working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T1#
Tepes controlling the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Laine accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Laine throws a big elbow that misses.
Laine postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Laine makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Laine loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Laine accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Laine trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Laine in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Laine works over Tepes with some ground and pound from guard.#T2#
Laine missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tepes pulls Laine in to control the position.
Laine is looking to work some ground and pound but Tepes has wrist control.
Laine is looking to work some ground and pound but Tepes has wrist control.
Tepes is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Laine throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Tepes connects with a body shot.
Tepes defending well as Laine loads up on a big left hand.
Tepes tries to work over Laine's front leg with a kick but Laine checks it.
Laine misses with an uppercut. Tepes saw that one coming.
Laine moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tepes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Laine throws out the jab. #T3#
Laine throws a leg kick but Tepes moved away.
Tepes swings for the body but Laine moves out of range.
Tepes jabs Laine right on the nose. Laine blinks but takes it well.
Good work by Laine as he checks the leg kick.
Laine shoots in looking for a takedown. Tepes tries to sprawl out of it but Laine keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tepes manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD#
Laine scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Laine misses with the ground and pound.
Laine in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Laine is trying to ground and pound but Tepes uses the momentary lack of control by Laine to regain half guard. #T4#
Laine not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Laine not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Tepes is positioning himself well to prevent Laine advancing to mount.
Laine sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tepes defending well though.
Laine throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Tepes to regain full guard.
Tepes preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tepes working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Laine.
Laine is looking to work some ground and pound but Tepes has wrist control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Musta Laine showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Laine 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

Event: GAMMA#739 Keenan v Legions
Date: Oct 27, 2018

#R1#
Corson throws out a powerful jab.#CUT2#
It looks like Musta Laine has been cut.
Laine throws a sloppy head kick and Corson moves out of range easily.
Laine ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Corson moves away.
Laine tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #TD#
Laine looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Corson!
Laine in the domination position with Corson hanging on.
Laine throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Laine misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Corson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Laine misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Laine throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Laine fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Laine misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #T1#
Corson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Laine working the head and body with strikes.
Laine misses with the ground and pound.
Laine in side control, throwing shots but Corson defends.
Laine tries to move to mount but Corson blocks the move with his legs.
Laine lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Corson down.
Laine lands some shots froms side control.
Laine advances nicely into full mount.
Corson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Laine throws some wild stikes that Corson manages to avoid easily. #T2#
Laine lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Corson hang on?
Laine connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Laine thowing shots but they're missing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Laine throws some wild stikes that Corson manages to avoid easily.
Corson tries to hold on but Laine postures up.
Laine lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Laine throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Laine thowing shots but they're missing.
Corson is in a horrible position here. Laine smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Laine looking to finish Corson with some ground and pound. This is bad for Corson!#T3#
Corson is looking to improve his position but Laine isn't that keen on the idea.
Laine dominating with strikes here.#ROC#
Corson is rocked!
Laine lands a big shot to the head and Corson winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Musta Laine!
A very excited looking Musta Laine rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: GAMMA#736 Lord v Keenan
Date: Oct 06, 2018

#R1#
Laine takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A slow jab from Laine misses its intended target.
Musashi looks for a takedown but Laine sprawls well.
Laine has a takedown stuffed.
Good shot there by Musashi.
Musashi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Laine moves away.
Good work by Musashi as he checks the leg kick.
Laine is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Musashi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Musashi blocks a head kick by Laine.
Musashi finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Laine tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Laine misses with a straight right.
Laine looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Laine throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
Musashi scores with a push kick.
Musashi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Musashi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Musashi scores with a punch to the head.
Laine gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Musashi cracks the inside of Laine's front leg.
Musashi's corner calls for a 1-2. Musashi obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Laine walks into a straight right hand from Musashi.
Good standup being displayed there by Musashi as he connects with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters circle momentarily. Musashi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Musashi is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Laine had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Musashi swings for the body but Laine moves out of range.
Laine misses with an uppercut. #T2#
Laine throws a shot from downtown. Musashi moves away and avoids it.
And Musashi responds with a good body kick, but Laine manages to step out the way in time.#TD2#
Musashi closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Laine to the mat! Laine manages to get full guard.
Musashi is fighting to break Laine's control of his arms but Laine is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Laine can't keep his opponent in guard - Musashi advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Musashi frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Musashi forces the positional change into back control.
Musashi trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Laine is in bad spot here.
Laine manages to reverse the position and now he's in Musashi's guard. Nice work there by Laine.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Laine won't allow Musashi to sweep him here. #T3##SUB2#
Musashi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Laine gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Laine is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Musashi controls Laine momentarily but Laine frees himself. #SUB2#
Musashi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Laine trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Laine scoring with some ground and pound.
Laine throwing strikes but missing.
Musashi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T4#
Laine is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Musashi is on top in guard. #REVB#
Musashi postures up. #SUB#
Laine is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Laine looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Laine keeping full guard, as Musashi tries to pass.
Musashi preventing the sweep.
Musashi is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SUB#
Laine escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Musashi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryu Musashi dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Laine moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Musashi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Musashi throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Laine counters with a good low kick that Musashi was not able to check.
Laine moves out of range of the body kick.
Laine was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Musashi fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Laine checks it well.
Laine uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Musashi.
Ryu Musashi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Laine lands a leg kick that knocks Musashi off balance momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laine uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Musashi.
Laine moves forwards but Musashi connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Laine misses with a wild combination.
Musashi flicks out a counter leg kick but Laine steps away.
Laine throws a body kick that misses
and Musashi counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Musashi scores with a jab to the head.
Laine stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Musashi.
Laine throws a right and a left that Musashi avoids nicely.
Musashi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Laine on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Laine lands a lovely overhand right.
Musashi lands with a cross.
Laine takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Musashi. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Laine dives in and grabs Musashi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Musashi pushes down on Laine's head and hops out.
Musashi throws a solid leg kick but Laine takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Musashi.
Musashi throws out a leg kick but Laine moves out of range and Musashi only half commits.
Musashi lands the left hand.
Musashi lands with an uppercut that bounces Laine off the cage and back into range.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Musashi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ryu Musashi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Laine fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Musashi manages to avoid it.
Laine feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Musashi's calf.
Musashi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #KD#
Laine connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Musashi to the floor! Laine dives in looking for the finish!#ROC#
Musashi is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Ryu Musashi has been cut.#SUB2#
Musashi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Laine pulls his head out easily.
Musashi is still in real trouble! Can Laine finish him?
Musashi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Laine looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Musashi with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Laine tries to pass to full mount but Musashi defends it.
Musashi moves into full guard.
Laine is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Laine works over Musashi with some ground and pound from guard.#T3#
Laine passes Musashi's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Laine lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Laine lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Musashi quite badly. Musashi pulls Laine in close trying to recover. Laine postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Musashi on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Musashi doesn't seem to be complaining too much.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Musta Laine!
After the fight, Musta Laine was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: GAMMA#732 Legions vs Keenan
Date: Sep 15, 2018

#R1##TD#
Laine dives in and scores a takedown into Orsini's guard.
Orsini trying to control the position.
Laine tries to free his leg and advance position but Orsini is retaining full guard.
Orsini looking for a sweep. Not yet Orsini, not yet.
Laine trying to control the position from guard on top but Orsini is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orsini wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Laine scoring with some ground and pound. #T1#
Orsini lands some strikes from the bottom.
Orsini looking to hit a scissor sweep but Laine is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Orsini looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Orsini is trying to control the position but Laine postures up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Laine turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Orsini takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CUT#
It looks like Alessandro Orsini has been cut.
Laine lands with a nice body punch.
Alessandro Orsini is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Laine checks a leg kick.
Musta Laine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Orsini uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Laine. #T2#
Orsini throws a hook to the side of Laine's head but Laine sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Laine lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Laine throws a low kick but it's checked well by Orsini.
It seemed like Orsini was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Orsini avoids the body shot from Laine.
Orsini misses with an uppercut. Laine saw that one coming.
Laine attempts a counter takedown but Orsini avoids it well and moves away.
Nice sprawl there from Orsini as Laine shoots in.
Laine throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Orsini counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Musta Laine has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Laine misses with an uppercut
and Orsini connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Orsini's jab looks to have found its range, popping Laine under the eye.
Laine keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Laine walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Orsini throws an overhand right that drops Laine like a sack of potatoes! Orsini dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alessandro Orsini!
A relieved looking Alessandro Orsini thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: GAMMA#728 Sonnen v Grigorian
Date: Aug 25, 2018

#R1#
Rienfeldt chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Laine misses the shot to the body.
Rienfeldt thows a left - swing and a miss!
Laine feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Laine throws a lazy uppercut
letting Rienfeldt counter with a right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Musta Laine has been cut.
Rienfeldt avoids a kick to the body.
Laine delivers a nice body kick.
Laine avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rienfeldt misses the shot to the body.
A low kick from Rienfeldt misses #TD#
and Laine counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Rienfeldt!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Laine tries to score with some ground and pound. Rienfeldt controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rienfeldt parries the strikes from Laine easily there. Laine is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Rienfeldt to escape.
Laine landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Rienfeldt is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Laine 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.
Laine thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rienfeldt's head.
Rienfeldt wants to get back to full guard.
Rienfeldt told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Rienfeldt is trying to maintain the position but Laine is very close to passing his half guard.
Laine throwing shots but Rienfeldt is blocking nicely. #T1#
Laine wants to take a breather but Rienfeldt is having none of it.
Laine misses with a head shot. Rienfeldt uses the momentum to regain guard.
Rienfeldt trying to control the position.
Rienfeldt seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Laine keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rienfeldt's head.
Laine loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Laine with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rienfeldt trying to control the position.
Rienfeldt controlling the position.
Rienfeldt is continuing to stall.
Laine trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T2#
Laine missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Laine trying to control the position from guard on top but Rienfeldt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Laine tries to free his leg and advance position but Rienfeldt is retaining full guard.
Rienfeldt is trying to keep Laine in close.
Laine lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Laine throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Laine throws a big right hand that misses.
Laine lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Laine trying to control but Rienfeldt is working from the bottom.
Rienfeldt wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Laine accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Laine throws an elbow that misses. Rienfeldt uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Laine's guard. Nice move by Rienfeldt!#REVB##T3##SUB#
Laine is looking for a triangle but Rienfeldt pushes his legs off easily.
Rienfeldt slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Rienfeldt is pushing down on Laine's leg trying to pass to half guard. Laine is fighting to maintain full guard but Rienfeldt has managed to sneak the leg through.
Laine manages to get to full guard.
Rienfeldt must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Rienfeldt wants to control from the top but Laine keeps moving.
Laine working a defensive guard here. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Laine looking for a guillotine here but Rienfeldt defends easily. #SUB#
Laine is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rienfeldt defends well.#SUB#
Rienfeldt avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rienfeldt stays in close to Laine's body and controls the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Laine has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rienfeldt can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Musta Laine dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Musta Laine's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Rienfeldt works the jab nicely.
Rienfeldt misses with an uppercut.
Laine looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Laine throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rienfeldt thumps Laine with a low kick.
Rienfeldt scores with a hook to the body. Laine takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Fredrik Rienfeldt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Laine on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rienfeldt. Rienfeldt obviously looking to wear him down.
Rienfeldt misses with a low kick.
Laine moves into range and connects with a jab. #CUT#
It looks like Fredrik Rienfeldt has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rienfeldt cracks the inside of Laine's front leg. #TD#
Laine closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Rienfeldt did well to prevent Laine getting side control.
Musta Laine overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rienfeldt wants to control but Laine is keeping busy.
Rienfeldt desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T1#
Laine winds up and cracks Rienfeldt with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Laine takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Rienfeldt tries to roll over but Laine keeps him under control.
Rienfeldt has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Laine is working away from the top position though.
Rienfeldt slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Laine is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rienfeldt can do to turn this around?
Rienfeldt is trying to keep Laine in close.
Laine postures up in Rienfeldt's guard and throws a big left but Rienfeldt blocks it.
Laine landing some decent shots from guard.
Rienfeldt trying to control the position.
Laine loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T2#
Laine postures up.
Laine throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Laine landing some decent shots from guard.
Laine with a flurry of punches that miss.
Laine with a flurry of punches that miss.
Laine content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Laine trying to control but Rienfeldt is working from the bottom.
Rienfeldt looking for a sweep. Not yet Rienfeldt, not yet.
Laine in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Laine with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rienfeldt has momentary wrist control but Laine slips an elbow through the middle.
Laine is looking to work some ground and pound but Rienfeldt has wrist control.
Laine lands a couple of digs.#T3#
Laine missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rienfeldt is pulling down on Laine's head. It's preventing any offense from Laine, at least for the moment.
Laine wants to control from the top but Rienfeldt keeps moving.
Rienfeldt looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Laine is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Laine missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rienfeldt keeping moving, preventing Laine from controlling successfully.
Rienfeldt working a defensive guard here.
Rienfeldt managing to control the position.
Rienfeldt wants to sweep but no luck. #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.
Laine scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Rienfeldt keeping moving, preventing Laine from controlling successfully.
Rienfeldt is adopting a defensive guard.
Rienfeldt lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Laine keeping full guard, as Rienfeldt tries to pass. #SUB#
Laine is looking for a triangle but Rienfeldt pushes his legs off easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Laine working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Musta Laine dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
A nice leg kick lands there from Laine.
Laine lands a head kick. Rienfeldt smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Laine throws a looping overhand right but Rienfeldt ducks down to avoid it.
Rienfeldt misses with a kick to the body.
Laine appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Rienfeldt misses with a low kick.
Laine feinted with a counter takedown.
Fredrik Rienfeldt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Laine loads up on a big right hand but Rienfeldt slips the punch.
Rienfeldt throws a nice inside leg kick.
A head kick misses from Rienfeldt.
Rienfeldt misses with a low kick.
Laine pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rienfeldt looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Rienfeldt.
Laine misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Rienfeldt counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rienfeldt throws a jab when Laine was well out of range.
Laine goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T1#
Laine looks for the body kick but Rienfeldt saw that one coming.
Nice straight punches there by Laine. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Laine.
Rienfeldt dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Laine lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rienfeldt at a distance.
Laine fails with a takedown attempt.
Laine checks the leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Laine misses the target.
Laine connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rienfeldt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Laine.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rienfeldt! But no joy.
Rienfeldt works over Laine's head and body with a nice combination.
Rienfeldt thows a leg kick but Laine checks it
and Laine connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rienfeldt cracks the inside of Laine's front leg.
Fredrik Rienfeldt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fredrik Rienfeldt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
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!
Laine bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Laine swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rienfeldt feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Laines jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Laine scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rienfeldt in his tracks.
Nice uppercut there from Rienfeldt.
Rienfeldt lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rienfeldt misses with a low kick.
Rienfeldt looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Laine on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Laine tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#CL2#
Rienfeldt closes the distance and clinches.
Rienfeldt scores with a hook to the body.
Rienfeldt misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rienfeldt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Laine breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T3#
The crowd cheers as Laine lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rienfeldt doesn't seem phased though.
Rienfeldt looks to score with a jab to the body but Laine is just out of range.
Laine pushes Rienfeldt away with a front kick.
Rienfeldt misses with a kick to the body.
Laine appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rienfeldt.
Laine fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rienfeldt.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rienfeldt.
Rienfeldt lands a nice shot to the body.
Laine blocks a jab.
Laine looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Laine is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Laine lands with an overhand left.
Rienfeldt misses with an uppercut.
Laine moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rienfeldt attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#T4#
Rienfeldt is looking to slow Laine down with leg kicks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Laine lands a nice looking kick to the body. Rienfeldt takes a step back to recover.
Laine feints and then cracks Rienfeldt's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rienfeldt down.
Rienfeldt lands with a good body shot.
Rienfeldt misses with a looping right.
Rienfeldt throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Rienfeldt misses with a straight left.
Rienfeldt wants to slow Laine down by chopping away at his legs.
Laine half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Rienfeldt tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rienfeldt throws a jab when Laine was well out of range.
Laine drops down looking for a counter takedown but Rienfeldt sprawls and moves away.
Laine uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rienfeldt.
Rienfeldt ducks right into an uppercut from Laine.
Laine goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Fredrik Rienfeldt.
I think Laine 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Musta Laine!
A very excited looking Musta Laine rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: GAMMA#724 Grigorian v Sodergre
Date: Aug 04, 2018

#R1#
Yount has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Yount there as he acknowledges the shot.#TD#
Laine shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Yount's guard.
Yount is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Laine trying to control the position from guard on top but Yount is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Laine stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Yount swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Yount has control of Laine's left arm, preventing Laine from doing any damage.
Yount can't keep his opponent in guard - Laine advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Yount gets full guard.
Laine in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yount lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Yount controlling from the top position.
Laine looking to hit a scissor sweep but Yount is one step ahead there. #T1#
Yount being controlled here momentarily.
Yount slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Laine might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Laine has his foot on Yount's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Yount works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Laine being controlled here, momentarily.
Yount trying to control the position from guard on top but Laine is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Laine wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Laine working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Yount doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Yount manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Yount is looking to work some ground and pound but Laine has wrist control.
Yount preventing the sweep.
Yount showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Laine is trying to keep Yount in close.
Yount sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Laine lands a glancing blow to the side of Yount's head.#T3##CL2#
Yount rushes Laine and presses him up against the cage.
Laine lands with a left to the head.
Yount lands with a left to the head.
Laine avoiding damage as Yount throws knees to the body.
Laine tries to throw a body punch but Yount avoids it by throwing Laine back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Yount.
Laine can't find room to land a body shot as Yount controls the action.
Laine misses with some punches. #TD#
Laine successfully pulls guard.
Yount trying to control but Laine is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Yount got a little sloppy there for a moment and Laine has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Yount has managed to get both his arms back between Laine's legs - danger averted.
Yount slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Laine had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Yount defends it easily.#T4#
Yount's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Laine 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.
Laine is working hard here to advance position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yount throwing strikes from guard but Laine blocks nicely.
Yount showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#SUB#
Laine is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Musta Laine dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Laine throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Yount throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Laine.
Yount lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Laine missing with a left hand there. Yount was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Yount fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Laine has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Laine on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Laine misses with a lunging right hand
and Yount counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Laine drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yount throws a shot from downtown. Laine moves away and avoids it.
Yount looks to land a body kick but Laine moved away.
Yount tries to clinch but Laine moves out of range.
Robin Yount seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Laine throws a quick inside leg kick.
Laine wants to land a leg kick but Yount is out of range.
Laine uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Yount has time to react.
Laine works Yount's body with a nice hook.
Laine misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yount. #T1#
The fighters circle momentarily. Yount darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Yount blocks the body kick.
Yount looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Yount getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Laine connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Laine changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Yount tries to avoid it but Laine manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Yount to the ground. Yount escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL2#
Yount gets a clinch.
Laine swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yount lands a nice knee to the body.
Yount is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Laine is defending well for now.
Yount stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Yount throws a punch but it's blocked by Laine.
Laine tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yount's elbow.
Yount lands an elbow that stopped Laine in his tracks for a moment. #CUT2#
It looks like Musta Laine has been cut.
Laine wants to take the fight to the mat but Yount manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Laine.
A nice right hand lands inside from Yount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yount connects with a knee to the head.
Yount scores with a shoulder strike. #ROC2#
Laine is rocked!#T2#
Laine misses with a body punch.
Oh Laine is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Laine misses with a hook to the ribs.
Laine seems to have got his legs back now.
Laine tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yount blocks a body shot from Laine.
Laine tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Musta Laine. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A shot in the inside from Yount.
Laine throws a punch but it's blocked by Yount.
Yount landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Yount scores with a shoulder strike.
Yount pushes Laine back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Laine tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Laine misses with a hook from the clinch.
Yount comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
I was talking to Laine's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Yount lands a shoulder strike.
Yount looking to throw knees to the head but Laine is blocking nicely.
Yount blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yount lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Yount has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Laine fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Laine lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Yount backwards.
Yount pushes Laine back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T3#
Laine blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Yount just misses with a elbow thrown towards Laine's brow.
Yount comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Laine can't find room to land a body shot as Yount controls the action.
Laine digs a right hand underneath Yount's ribcage. Yount let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Yount throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Yount lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Laine misses with a short punch on the inside.
Yount lands a nice elbow. #CUT2#
Musta Laine's cut is getting worse.
Yount prevents a body shot from Laine.
Laine tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Laine lands a hook that snaps the head of Yount backwards.
Yount misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Laine.
Yount lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Laine has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Yount lands a nice elbow.
Laine has a couple of punches blocked by Yount.
Yount lands an elbow just above Laine 's eye. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yount trying to land knees to the body.
Yount lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Yount misses with a knee to the head.
Laine blocks an elbow strike.
Yount is leaning against Laine and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Laine working aggressively here.
Laine tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yount with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Yount lands an elbow inside that Laine shrugs off. #CUT2#
Musta Laine's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Laine can't find room to land a body shot as Yount controls the action.
Laine lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Yount tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Laine.
Laine blocks an elbow strike from Yount.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Laine swings wildly with an uppercut but Yount uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yount has a couple of punches blocked by Laine.
Yount blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Robin Yount showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Musta Laine's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Laine lands a jab to the nose.
Laine misses with the combination.
Laine missing with a left hand there. Yount was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Laine pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Laine throws a series of punches but Yount moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Yount throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Laine throwing a counter right hand but Yount manages to avoid it.
Laine tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yount was well out of range. Poor timing from Laine.
Yount dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A combination from Laine does no damage.
Yount swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Laine tries to land a leg kick but Yount saw it coming and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yount throws a body kick that misses.
Yount misses the jab.
Laine cracks the inside of Yount's front leg.
Yount tries to clinch but Laine is having none of it.
Yount tries to clinch up but Laine circles away and keeps his distance.
Laine thows a leg kick but Yount checks it
and Yount counters with a stiff right hand.
Robin Yount is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
A head kick misses from Yount.
Yount tries to close the distance and clinch up but Laine swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Laine throws a lazy right hand but Yount sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Yount throws a looping overhand right but Laine ducks down to avoid it.
Laine throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Yount only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Yount avoids the body shot from Laine.
Laine swings widly with a right hand
and Yount connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Yount has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Yount misses with a series of wild punches.
A big left from Laine misses.
Yount flicks out a counter leg kick but Laine steps away.
Laine misses with a left hand
and Yount counters with an outside leg kick.
Laine thumps Yount with a low kick.
Yount thuds a left hand into Laine's body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Laine throws a leg kick but Yount moved away.
Yount replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Laine blocks it well.
Yount throws a front kick aimed at Laine's knee but Laine avoids it well.
Laine throws a hook to the side of Yount's head but Yount sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Musta Laine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Laine takes a swing at Yount's ribcage but misses.
Yount on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Laine. Laine obviously looking to wear him down.
Yount fails with an attempt to clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Laine misses the target.
Yount slips under a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yount uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Laine has time to react.
Laine shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Yount sprawls well. Yount wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Laine gets slowly back to his feet.
Yount just misses with a punch to the body.
Laine fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Yount follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Laine looks to land a left hand but Yount moved out of range nicely.
Yount doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Laine ducks right into an uppercut from Yount. #CL2#
Yount clinches.
Yount is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Laine creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Robin Yount seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T3#
Laine working hard to break the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Yount.
Yount lands a knee to the body.
Laine letting Yount take a breather here.
Yount gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Yount softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Laine misses with the head strike.
Laine tries to work over Yount's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Yount.
Laine can't find room to land a body shot as Yount controls the action.
Yount lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Laine to his knees! Yount keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Robin Yount!
A victorious Robin Yount thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: GAMMA#719 Bubba v Saric
Date: Jul 07, 2018

#R1#
Maraçon scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Maraçon dips to his left and cracks Laine with an uppercut!
Laine misses with a leg kick
and Maraçon counters with a thumping low kick.
Laine checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Laine takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Maraçon stuns Laine with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nice shot lands for Maraçon.
Laine has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gangsterdamage in the buildup to the fight.
Laine fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Maraçon has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Laine bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Laine throws a chopping leg kick but Maraçon manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Maraçon takes a swing at Laine's ribcage but misses.
Nice defenses there by Laine.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice leg kick lands there from Laine.
Maraçon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maraçon on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Laine. Laine obviously looking to wear him down.
Laine fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Maraçon looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Maraçon with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Laine to score with a decent uppercut.
Laine takes one on the button.
Maraçon walks into a left hand.
Maraçon fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Laine looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T1#
Laine moves out of range as Maraçon throws a body kick.
Maraçon lands with a thumping leg kick.
Maraçon stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Maraçon wants it to stay on the feet.
Pablo Maraçon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Laine throws a shot from downtown. Maraçon moves away and avoids it.
Maraçon throws out a counter right but Laine avoids it with no problem.
Maraçon moves away from the strike by Laine.
No joy there for Maraçon, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Laine steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Maraçon.
Maraçon throws the left hand but Laine avoids the punch easily.
Laine misses with a wild combination.
A shot to the body from Laine misses
and Maraçon counters with a nice body kick.
Laine takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Maraçon lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Laine has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Laine and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Laine swinging wildly here.
Laine throws a body punch but Maraçon moves out of range.
Maraçon feints a counter leg kick.
Laine moves forwards but Maraçon connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Laine connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Maraçon momentarily. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Laine blocks a low kick nicely.
Maraçon has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Laine.
Laine takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Maraçon missing with a left hand there. Laine was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Maraçon scores with a leg kick.
Laine dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Maraçon. That did some damage!
Maraçon throws out a loose jab but Laine uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maraçon buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #CL2#
Maraçon takes the fight into the clinch.
Laine is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Maraçon is defending well.
Maraçon misses with the head strike.
Laine swings wildly with an uppercut but Maraçon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Laine scores with a shoulder strike.
Laine throws a punch but it's blocked by Maraçon.
Maraçon lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Maraçon digs a right hand into Laine's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Laine's gas tank.
A head punch on the inside from Maraçon fails to land. #T3#
Maraçon can't find room to land a body shot as Laine controls the action.
Maraçon struggles to land a body shot inside as Laine controls his hands.
Maraçon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Laine misses with a short punch on the inside.
Laine lands a left hand that snaps the head of Maraçon backwards.
A body shot lands from Laine.
Maraçon cracks Laine with a nice body shot.
Laine misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Laine.
Laine blocks a body shot from Maraçon.
Laine lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Laine blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Maraçon swings wildly with an uppercut but Laine uses good head movement to avoid it.
Laine tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Maraçon blocks an uppercut.
Maraçon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Maraçon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Laine misses with a punch on the inside.
Laine blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Maraçon working aggressively here. #T4#
Laine swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Maraçon scores with a nice hook to the head.
Maraçon has a couple of punches blocked by Laine.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Laine prevents a body shot from Maraçon.
Still in the clinch, Maraçon scores with a nice short uppercut.
Maraçon working aggressively here.
Maraçon tries a body shot but Laine blocks it.
Maraçon lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Laine misses with a hook from the clinch.
Maraçon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Laine backwards.
Maraçon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Maraçon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Laine working aggressively here. #BC#
Laine breaks from the clinch.
Maraçon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Laine.
A nice side step and Maraçon releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maraçon scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Maraçon displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Laine.
Maraçon looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Musta Laine. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Laine slips a jab from Maraçon.
Maraçon dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Laine. That did some damage!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pablo Maraçon dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Laine lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Maraçon circles away quickly and effectively.
Laine lands a nice shot that snaps Maraçon's head back.
Laine throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Maraçon scores with a spinning back kick!
Maraçon lands a body shot.
A big left from Maraçon misses.
Maraçon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A solid leg kick lands there for Maraçon.
Maraçon connects with the punch.
Laine throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Laine lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Maraçon connects with an inside leg kick.
Laine throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Maraçon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Maraçon bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Laine gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Laine moves out of range of the strikes.
Maraçon fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Laine has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Maraçon throws a sloppy head kick and Laine moves out of range easily.
Maraçon on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#T1#
Maraçon wants to clinch.
Nice uppercut there from Laine.
Laine throws a jab but it's blocked by Maraçon.
Maraçon needs to keep his hands up - Laine had a free shot at his head there.
Laine tries to bum rush Maraçon with a series of wild strikes but Maraçon uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
It seemed like Maraçon was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Laine misses with a hook
and Maraçon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Maraçon buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Laine loads up on a big right hand but Maraçon slips the punch.
Maraçon with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Laine is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Laine misses with a low kick.
Maraçon goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Laine tries to counter with a takedown but Maraçon is quick to defend against it.
Maraçon defending well as Laine loads up on a big left hand.
An inside leg kick from Laine misses. #T2#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Maraçon, as that shot connected.
Maraçon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maraçon ducks under a wild hook from Laine.
Laine blocks a low kick nicely.
A nice inside leg kick there by Laine. That's going to slow Maraçon down. #TD#
Laine scores with a takedown into Maraçon's guard.
Maraçon controlling Laine's posture.
Laine stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Maraçon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Laine content to stall in guard here.
Maraçon tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Maraçon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Laine tries to free his leg and advance position but Maraçon is retaining full guard.
Laine works over Maraçon with some ground and pound from guard.
Maraçon bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Laine's guard. #REVB#
Maraçon's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Maraçon passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Laine is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Laine manages to work his way to half guard, despite Maraçon's best efforts.
Maraçon is thwarting Laine's attempts to control the position.
Laine tries to get to full guard but Maraçon has control of the leg. #T4#
Maraçon perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Laine has his hands clasped together around Maraçon's back. He's all about the action.
Maraçon trying to control the action but Laine is working from the bottom.
Maraçon with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Maraçon trying to control the action but Laine is working from the bottom.
Laine tries to get to full guard but Maraçon has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Pablo Maraçon will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Laine fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Maraçon checks it well.
Musta Laine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Laine throws the left hand but Maraçon avoids the punch easily.
Laine misses with a series of wild punches.
A jab lands there for Maraçon.
Laine throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Maraçon is looking to slow Laine down with leg kicks.
Maraçon missing with a left hand there. Laine was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Laine tried to counter with a leg kick but Maraçon avoided it.
Maraçon lands with a shot to the body.
Laine lands with a hook. Maraçon tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Maraçon dodges the punch combination from Laine.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maraçon throws the left hand but Laine avoids the punch easily.
Maraçon throws a hook to the side of Laine's head but Laine sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Maraçon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maraçon will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T1#
Maraçon lands with a cross.
Laine shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Maraçon connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Maraçon throws a low kick, looking for Laine's leg but Laine calmly moves out of range. #TD#
Laine closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Maraçon's guard.
Maraçon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Laine throws a big elbow that misses.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Maraçon is on top in guard. #REVB##SUB#
Laine is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Maraçon with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB#
Laine looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T2#
Maraçon sitting in guard here, content to control. #SU2#
Maraçon decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Laine, up you get!
Laine pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Maraçon attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Laine displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Maraçon throws out the jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Laine connects with a good right hand that stumbles Maraçon. Maraçon circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Laine tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Maraçon swivels and escapes.
As Laine backs off Maraçon throws a huge counter combo but Laine manages to avoid it all.
Maraçon blocks a jab.
Laine loads up on a big right hand but Maraçon slips the punch.
Laine throws a right hand that misses
enabling Maraçon to counter with a crisp jab.
Laine throws a leg kick
and Maraçon counters with an outside leg kick.
Laine takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Maraçon throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #T3#
Maraçon looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Laine dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Maraçon. That did some damage!
Maraçon throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Laine on the side of the head.
Laine gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Maraçon.
Laine misses with a straight left.
Maraçon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Laine manages to avoid it.
Laine feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Maraçon changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Laine throws a hook but Maraçon avoids it easily.
Maraçon fakes the leg kick and cracks Laine in the body.
Laine dodges the punch combination from Maraçon.
Laine looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Nice shot lands for Maraçon.
Laine lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
An inside leg kick from Laine misses.
Maraçon moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Laine ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maraçon moves away.
The fighters circling - Maraçon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pablo Maraçon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fighters circling - Maraçon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A little feinted left hand from Laine on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Maraçon throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Maraçon connects with a looping right hand.
Maraçon throws the kick towards the body but Laine avoids it.
Laine throws a leg kick but Maraçon checks it.
Maraçon takes one to the chin there.
Laine throws a hook but Maraçon avoids it easily.
Maraçon tries to counter with a clinch but Laine shakes him off and moves away.
Laine throws a hook but Maraçon avoids it easily.
Maraçon misses with a low kick.
Laine lands a lovely overhand right.
Laine looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Maraçon misses the shot to the body.
Laine throwing a counter right hand but Maraçon manages to avoid it.
Laine shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Maraçon pinned against the cage. Maraçon gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pablo Maraçon really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Maraçon slips a jab from Laine.
Maraçon connects with a leg kick. Laine looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Maraçon goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Laine changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Good standup being displayed there by Maraçon as he connects with a hook.
Laine takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Laine is trying hard to land a takedown here. Maraçon sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Maraçon lands with a cross.
Laine throws out a loose jab but Maraçon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice uppercut there from Laine.
Maraçon works the jab nicely.#TD#
Maraçon gets caught napping as Laine dives in and scores a takedown. Maraçon manages to retain guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Maraçon has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Laine trying to control the position from guard on top but Maraçon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Laine is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T1#
Laine with a flurry of punches that miss.
Laine stopping the sweep attempt from Maraçon.
Laine with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Musta Laine overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Laine in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maraçon seems keen to control Laine's posture.
Laine trying to control but Maraçon is working from the bottom.
Laine cracks Maraçon with a solid left hand.
Laine is in close to Maraçon's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Laine wants to control from the top but Maraçon keeps moving.
Laine pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Maraçon is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Maraçon looking to control.
Laine works over Maraçon with some ground and pound from guard.
Maraçon is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Laine engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Laine trying to control but Maraçon is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Maraçon scores with a jab.
Laine throws a leg kick but Maraçon checks it. #T3#
Maraçon is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Laine.
Maraçon cracks the inside of Laine's front leg.
Laine misses with a hook.
Maraçon misses with a low kick.
Laine swings for the body but Maraçon moves out of range.
Maraçon steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Laine. That one must have hurt.
Maraçon lands with a kick to the ribs.
Maraçon connects with a body shot.
Maraçon fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Laine connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Laine connects with a body shot that sends Maraçon's belly button to the back.
Laine misses with a hook. Maraçon ducked under it nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A telegraphed right hand from Laine misses the target.
Maraçon doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Maraçon is looking to slow Laine down with leg kicks. #T4#
Laine throws a poor cross that misses
and Maraçon counters with a good low kick that Laine was not able to check.
Maraçon dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Laine. That did some damage!
Laine ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Laine shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Maraçon sprawls well. Maraçon wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Laine gets slowly back to his feet.
An inside leg kick from Maraçon misses.
Maraçon swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Maraçon throws a nice outside leg kick.
Laine moves away from the strike by Maraçon.
An inside leg kick from Laine misses.
Maraçon throws a good cross that connects.
Laine throws a leg kick but Maraçon checks it.
It seemed like Maraçon was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Maraçon moves out of range as Laine strikes.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Maraçon.
Laine misses with an uppercut
enabling Maraçon to counter with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Pablo Maraçon will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Laine's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R5#
Maraçon throws a nice inside leg kick.
Maraçon shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Laine misses with an uppercut.
Maraçon swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Laine shoots for a takedown but Maraçon saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Maraçon works Laine's body with a nice hook.
Laine scores with a jab. Maraçon acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Laine tries to score with a low kick but Maraçon moves his leg out of the way.
Laine defending well as Maraçon loads up on a big left hand.
Laine looks to score with a jab to the body but Maraçon is just out of range.
Laine fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Laine throws a lazy right hand but Maraçon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laine throws a leg kick but Maraçon sees it coming and moves out of range.
A slapping body kick lands there for Maraçon.
Laine fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Maraçon checks it well.
Maraçon fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Laine stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Maraçon.#T1#
Laine takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Good exchange - Laine coming out on top.
Laine shoots in for a takedown but Maraçon shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Musta Laine. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Laine on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Maraçon scores with a nice strike.
Maraçon scores with a decent looking hook.
Laine connects with a jab.
Maraçon tries to clinch but Laine moves out of range.
Maraçon scoring well with a low kick there.
A clash of legs there as Laine blocks the low kick.
Maraçon misses with a hook #TD#
and Laine counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Laine looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Maraçon with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Laine seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Maraçon does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Maraçon is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Maraçon makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Maraçon.
Musta Laine has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Laine landing some decent shots from guard.
Laine with a flurry of punches that miss.
Maraçon preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Maraçon wants to sweep but no luck.
Laine throwing strikes but missing.
Maraçon has Laine pulled in close to control his posture.
Maraçon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Laine is one step ahead there.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Laine accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T3#
Maraçon utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Maraçon working a defensive guard but Laine manages to pass into side control anyway.
Laine 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.
Maraçon takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Laine is putting a hurting on Maraçon here, landing some big shots from side control.
Laine working away.
Maraçon regains half guard.
Laine throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Maraçon to regain full guard.
Laine lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Laine with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB#
Laine drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Maraçon manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Laine has Maraçon in his guard.#REVB#
Laine tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4#
Maraçon looking to pass the guard.
Laine looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Maraçon passes Laine's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Maraçon controlling the action here.
Laine tries to get to full guard but Maraçon has control of the leg.
Laine is working hard here to advance position.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Pablo Maraçon.
I've got Maraçon 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 46:49
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 45:50
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 46:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pablo Maraçon!
Pablo Maraçon is the new welterweight champion!
Pablo Maraçon thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: GAMMA#715 Grigorian v Asai
Date: Jun 16, 2018

#R1#
Pierno takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Pierno tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#TD#
Laine gets a takedown into half guard.
Pierno wants to get back to full guard.
Pierno has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Laine is working away from the top position though.
Laine working the head and body with strikes.
Pierno wants to control but Laine is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pierno on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Laine working over Pierno with some ground and pound. Pierno looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB2#
Pierno looking for submissions off his back.#T1#
Laine throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Pierno is trying to get back to full guard.
Pierno is looking to control Laine's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pierno avoid being mounted?
Laine prevents Pierno from improving his position.
Pierno is looking to get back to full guard here but Laine has managed to pass to side control instead.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Laine scores with a couple of short elbows.
Laine lands a few punches from side control.
Pierno tries to bench press Laine off him but Laine keeps the position.
Pierno is trying to control Laine's posture but Laine avoids it.
Laine lands an elbow.
Pierno is looking for a sweep.
Laine working the ground and pound from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pierno gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T3#
Pierno wants to improve his position but Laine is controlling well.
Pierno has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Pierno regains full guard. Nicely done.
Laine loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Pierno holds on and takes a little breather.
Laine working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Pierno's head.
Laine not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Pierno 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.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Pierno utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Laine wants to control from the top but Pierno keeps moving.
Laine distracts Pierno with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pierno is on top in guard. #REVB#
Pierno trying to control the position from guard on top but Laine is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pierno pushing down on Laine's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Pierno is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Laine doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Pierno.
Pierno is trying to control the action in half guard but Laine is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Musta Laine dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Pierno throws the left hand but Laine avoids the punch easily.
Pierno moves out of range of the body kick from Laine.
Laine takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Laine lands a nice hook to Pierno's body. Pierno takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #TD#
Laine shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Pierno manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Laine's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Laine won't allow Pierno to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Pierno has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Laine is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Pierno.
Pierno is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Laine lands a nice forearm strike. #T1#
Pierno takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Laine is chipping away with strikes.
Pierno gets back to half guard.
Laine lands strikes from half guard.
Laine prevents Pierno from improving his position.
Laine seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Pierno wants to control the action here but instead Laine manages to pass to full mount! #T2#
Pierno tries to reverse the position but Laine maintains control.
Pierno is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Laine lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Laine wants to control the pace but Pierno is squirming around nicely.
Pierno really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #T3#
Laine with the ground and pound from mount.
Pierno tries to hold on but Laine postures up.
Pierno sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Pierno is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Laine's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Laine's back!
Pierno is not going to allow Laine to sit and survive in this position.
Laine manages to reverse the position and now he's in Pierno's guard. Nice work there by Laine.
Laine keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Pierno's head.
Laine is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pierno can do to turn this around?#T4#
Pierno 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##SUB#
Laine is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pierno pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Pierno is looking for a kimura here.
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!#SUB2#
Pierno is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Laine is just riding it out for now. Pierno eventually gives up the hold.
Laine regains full guard. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Musta Laine dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Pierno throws a looping overhand right but Laine ducks down to avoid it.
Laine scoring well with a low kick there.
Good work by Pierno as he checks the leg kick.
Pierno scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Laine lands with a thumping leg kick.
Laine misses with a low kick as Pierno jumps back.
A looping hook to the body misses from Laine. Pierno does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab from Pierno does it's job there.#CUT2#
It looks like Musta Laine has been cut.
Pierno rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Laine moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Laine misses with a takedown attempt - Pierno sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Pierno tries to counter by closing the distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laine throws the kick towards the body but Pierno avoids it.
A lazy left from Pierno finds it's target.
Pierno misses with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Pierno throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Laine sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Laine scores with a nice right hand. #T1#
Laine connects with a solid leg kick.
Laine lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tim Pierno is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pierno smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Pierno has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Pierno there as he acknowledges the shot.
Pierno stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Pierno wants it to stay on the feet.
Sloppy strikes from Pierno. Those never looked like landing.
Pierno pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A jab lands there for Laine.
Pierno misses with an uppercut.
A good leg kick by Laine. #TD#
Laine decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Laine is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB2#
Pierno looking for submissions off his back.#T2##SUB2#
Pierno looking for subs from the bottom but Laine mounts him!
Laine can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pierno is looking to escape.
Laine lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Pierno in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Pierno gets back to half guard.#T3#
Nice strikes from Laine there.
Pierno is looking to improve his position.
Laine perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Pierno is trying to control but Laine manages to pass to mount!
Laine trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Pierno is trying to escape the mount.
Laine with the ground and pound from mount. #T4#
Laine has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Pierno's face.
Laine working the ground and pound effectively.
Laine pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Pierno is desperately trying to improve his position but Laine has a good base and remains in mount.
Pierno bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pierno slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Laine looking for a sweep. Not yet Laine, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Musta Laine clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Musta Laine's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R4#
Pierno tries to clinch up but Laine circles away and keeps his distance.
A solid leg kick lands there for Laine.
Laine slips a straight right by Pierno.
Pierno throws a nice looking combination but Laine bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Laine attempts a counter takedown but Pierno avoids it well and moves away.
Pierno scores with a hook to the body. Laine takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Laine moves into range and connects with a jab.
Laine works the jab nicely.
Laine throws a leg kick but Pierno moved away.
A little jabbing left from Pierno on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Pierno's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Laine misses with a low kick as Pierno jumps back.
Laine slips under a jab from Pierno.
Laine shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Pierno eats them both and turns towards Laine to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CL2#
Pierno moves into range and clinches up with Laine.
Pierno keeps control of Laine as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Pierno tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Laine smiles and moves away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Laine connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T1#
Laine scores with a leg kick.
Laine lands a jab to Pierno's midsection.
Laine takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Pierno misses the jab.
Pierno thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pierno avoids a kick to the body.
Musta Laine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Laine with a hook.
Laine scores with a crisp jab that stopped Pierno in his tracks.
Laine scores with the left hand. Pierno knows he should have avoided that one.
Laine throws out a powerful jab.
Laine slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CL2#
Pierno clinches with his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short uppercut from Laine.
Laine misses with a punch on the inside. #T2#
A head punch on the inside from Pierno fails to land.
Pierno lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Laine swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pierno is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Laine to keep the fight standing.
Laine misses with some punches.
Pierno misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pierno throws a head punch that misses.
A short body shot lands from Laine as the two fighters clinch.
Pierno goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Laine lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Laine throws a punch but it's blocked by Pierno.
Pierno tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Laine just stands there and leans against the cage.
Musta Laine has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tim Pierno.
Laine lands a left hand.
Pierno blocks an uppercut.
Pierno lands a right hand that snaps the head of Laine backwards.
Pierno tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pierno is trying to pull guard but Laine turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Laine blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pierno blocks an uppercut. #T3#
Pierno lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC#
Laine's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Laine lands a jab to the nose.
Laine throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Pierno takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Laine bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Crunch! Laine slams his shin into Pierno's torso.
Pierno doesn't manage to clinch there - Laine circles away.
Laine lands with a hook. Pierno tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Laine misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Laine connects with an inside leg kick.
Laine connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Pierno swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pierno pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pierno 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.
Laine fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Laine thumps Pierno with a low kick.#T4#
Pierno loads up on a big right hand but Laine slips the punch.
Laine changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Laine gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Pierno.
Pierno takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Laine seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Pierno tries to bum rush Laine with a series of wild strikes but Laine uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Laine slips a straight right by Pierno.
Laine buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Laine bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Laine tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pierno was well out of range. Poor timing from Laine.
Laine throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Pierno cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Laine dips to his left and cracks Pierno with an uppercut!
Laine tries for a takedown but Pierno circles away easily
and Pierno counters with a straight right hand.
Laine looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Musta Laine had his way with Tim Pierno in that round.
The cut man is working on Musta Laine's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R5#
Laine with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Pierno uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Laine.
Laine pivots, looking for a leg kick but Pierno is out of range and Laine settles back down.
Laine is looking to slow Pierno down with leg kicks.
Laine throws a series of punches but Pierno moves out of range.
Laine takes a swing at Pierno's ribcage but misses.
Pierno dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Laine goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Pierno scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Laine misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laine feints and then cracks Pierno's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pierno down.
Laine takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Laine uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pierno.
Pierno ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Laine moves away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pierno throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Nice defenses there by Pierno.
Laine avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Laine feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Pierno uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Laine.
Some wild striking there from Laine.
A solid leg kick lands there for Laine.
Musta Laine is winning the standup battle so far.
Pierno throws a looping overhand right but Laine ducks down to avoid it.
Laine is looking to score with low kicks.
Good standup being displayed there by Pierno as he connects with a hook.
Laine is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Pierno scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Laine avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Laine is looking to counter with head kicks.
Pierno moves away from the strike by Laine.
Tim Pierno has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Laine throws a body shot but no joy.
Laine fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pierno misses with a wild body shot.
Pierno cracks a nice hook into Laine's ribs.
Laine throws a body kick that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pierno throws a hook but Laine avoids it easily.
Pierno throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Laine counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Laine connects with a nice looking jab.
Laine loads up on a big right hand but Pierno slips the punch.
Pierno staying out of range there.
Laine missing with a left hand there. Pierno was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Laine with a jab.
Laine steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pierno.
Pierno fails in his attempt to clinch. #T3#
Laine ducks under a wild hook from Pierno.
Laine throwing a counter right hand but Pierno manages to avoid it.
Laine takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Laine looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Pierno wants to counter with a clinch but Laine pushes him away.
Laine throws a leg kick which misses Pierno's front leg but catches the back leg as Pierno tries to avoid it.
Laine throws a leg kick but Pierno checks it.
Pierno misses with a hook. Laine ducked under it nicely.
Pierno throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Laine keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pierno.
Laine drops down looking for a counter takedown but Pierno sprawls and moves away.
Laine displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Laine slips under a jab from Pierno.
Laine was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Pierno throws a looping overhand right but Laine ducks down to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Laine on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Pierno misses with a body shot.
Laine fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Laine moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T4#
Laine scores with a nice strike.
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!
Pierno lands a slapping body shot.
Laine punishes Pierno's body with a nice straight punch.
Laine with a nice cross.
Laine lands a jab to the head.
Laine tests Pierno's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Laine catches Pierno with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Pierno has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Laine ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Laine takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Pierno just misses with a punch to the body.
Laine throws a right hand that misses
enabling Pierno to counter with a crisp jab.
Pierno cracks Laine with an open hand slap.
A nice leg kick lands there from Laine.

And that's the end of the fight!
Musta Laine showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Laine, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 50:45
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 50:45
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Musta Laine!
Musta Laine retains his welterweight title!
Musta Laine decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: GAMMA#709 Laine v Doubdtfire
Date: May 19, 2018

#R1#
Doubdtfire is looking to chop away at Laine's legs.
Doubdtfire moves out of range of the leg kick from Laine.
Doubdtfire moves forwards but Laine connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Doubdtfire swings for the body but Laine moves out of range.
Laine pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Doubdtfire jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Doubdtfire takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Doubdtfire misses with a body kick.
Laine misses with a looping right.
Laine jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Laine lands a glancing blow to the side of Doubdtfire's head.
Doubdtfire connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Doubdtfire looks for the body kick but Laine saw that one coming.
Laine checks a leg kick nicely.
A swing and a miss from Laine.
Doubdtfire flicks out a counter leg kick but Laine steps away.
Laine has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gangsterdamage in the buildup to the fight.
Doubdtfire lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Doubdtfire changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Doubdtfire has managed to clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Doubdtfire lands with a short shot to the head.
Doubdtfire lands with a light punch inside.
Doubdtfire scores with a hook to the body.
Doubdtfire blocking some punches.
Laine misses with the head strike. #T1#
Doubdtfire lands with a left to the head.
Doubdtfire scores with a hook to the body.
Laine scores with a shot to the side of Doubdtfire's head.
Laine misses with a short punch on the inside.
Laine swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Laine lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Doubdtfire backwards.
A short right from Doubdtfire.
Laine misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Doubdtfire.
Laine struggles to land a body shot inside as Doubdtfire controls his hands.
Laine throws a punch but it's blocked by Doubdtfire. #BC2#
Doubdtfire's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Doubdtfire is defended easily by Laine.
Laine looks to land a left hand but Doubdtfire moved out of range nicely.
Euphegen Doubdtfire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Laine looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Doubdtfire moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Doubdtfire slips a jab from Laine.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Laine looks to land a right hand but Doubdtfire moved out of range.
Doubdtfire takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#T2#
Doubdtfire lands a slapping body shot. #CL2#
Doubdtfire gets a clinch.
Doubdtfire lands a right hand.
Laine misses with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Doubdtfire.
Doubdtfire misses with a hook from the clinch.
Doubdtfire swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Laine blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Doubdtfire fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Doubdtfire can't find room to land a body shot as Laine controls the action.
Laine misses with some punches.
Laine tries to throw a body punch but Doubdtfire avoids it by throwing Laine back against the cage. #BC#
Laine's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Laine takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Doubdtfire lands a leg kick that knocks Laine off balance momentarily.
Laine bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Laine is looking to slow Doubdtfire down with leg kicks.
Doubdtfire throws a nice inside leg kick.
Good leg kick by Doubdtfire there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Doubdtfire scores with a crisp jab that stopped Laine in his tracks.
Laine throws out a loose jab but Doubdtfire uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3##TD2#
Laine tries to sprawl but Doubdtfire drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Laine tries to get to full guard but Doubdtfire has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Laine tries to get to full guard but Doubdtfire has control of the leg.
Laine is refusing to be controlled, as Doubdtfire sits in half guard.
Laine tries to get to full guard but Doubdtfire has control of the leg.
Well, if Doubdtfire is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Laine trying to hold on to Doubdtfire's head to control him but Doubdtfire postures up.
Doubdtfire is pressing down on Laine's thigh, looking to free his foot. Laine is holding on for now. #T4#
Laine is not content to let Doubdtfire control the position.
Laine is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Doubdtfire is looking to take a break and control but Laine 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.
Laine has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Doubdtfire is working away from the top position though.
Laine tries to get to full guard but Doubdtfire has control of the leg.
Laine is refusing to be controlled, as Doubdtfire sits in half guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Doubdtfire passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Laine!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Euphegen Doubdtfire dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Doubdtfire walks into a jab.
Doubdtfire has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Doubdtfire staying out of range there.
Doubdtfire tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Doubdtfire keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Laine.
Laine has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Laine there as he acknowledges the shot.#CL2#
Doubdtfire gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Doubdtfire.
Laine misses with the head strike.
A short right from Laine.
A nice right hand lands inside from Laine.
Doubdtfire swings wildly with an uppercut but Laine uses good head movement to avoid it.
Laine has a couple of punches blocked by Doubdtfire.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doubdtfire tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Doubdtfire lands a left hand.
Laine lands with a light punch inside.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Doubdtfire. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Laine misses with some punches.
Doubdtfire misses with a body punch.
Doubdtfire misses with a body punch.
Laine tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Laine.
A nice right hand lands inside from Doubdtfire.
A short left from Doubdtfire.
Laine tries to work over Doubdtfire's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Laine struggles to land a body shot inside as Doubdtfire controls his hands.
Laine misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Doubdtfire.
Doubdtfire lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Laine backwards.
Doubdtfire misses with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Laine scores with a nice short uppercut.
Laine jumps guard but Doubdtfire turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Laine tries to work over Doubdtfire's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Laine blocking some punches.
Doubdtfire digs a right hand into Laine's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Laine's gas tank.
Doubdtfire lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Laine.
Doubdtfire lands a hook that snaps the head of Laine backwards.
Laine swings wildly with an uppercut but Doubdtfire uses good head movement to avoid it.
Doubdtfire doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Laine goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Laine scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Doubdtfire.
Doubdtfire tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Doubdtfire misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Laine.
Laine fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Laine blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Doubdtfire lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Doubdtfire tries a body shot but Laine blocks it.
Laine lands a left hand that snaps the head of Doubdtfire backwards.
Laine lands with a short shot to the head.
Laine softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Euphegen Doubdtfire seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Laine lands a left hand.
Doubdtfire lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Doubdtfire.
Doubdtfire misses with a punch on the inside.
Laine tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Doubdtfire's elbow.
Doubdtfire has Laine pressed against the cage, preventing Laine from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Doubdtfire tries to work over Laine's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Doubdtfire blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Doubdtfire scores with a shot to the side of Laine's head.
Doubdtfire throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Laines head. #T3#
Doubdtfire misses with some punches.
Laine is working for takedown but Doubdtfire is calmly controlling the position for now.
Laine misses with a punch on the inside.
Laine lands with a left to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Doubdtfire.
A head punch on the inside from Doubdtfire fails to land.
Doubdtfire struggles to land a body shot inside as Laine controls his hands.
Laine drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Musta Laine. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Doubdtfire lands a hook that snaps the head of Laine backwards.
Doubdtfire presses Laine against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Doubdtfire swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Laine swings wildly with an uppercut but Doubdtfire uses good head movement to avoid it.
Doubdtfire lands a hook to the side of the head.
Doubdtfire is pressed up against the cage. Laine has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Doubdtfire down to the mat. Doubdtfire avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Doubdtfire wants to clinch.#CL2#
Laine gets tackled into the cage by Doubdtfire. Doubdtfire maintains the clinch. #T4#
A short right from Doubdtfire on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Doubdtfire.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Laine misses with some punches.
Doubdtfire lands with a short shot to the head. #BC#
Laine breaks from the clinch.
The fighters circling - Laine throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Laine misses with a low kick.
Doubdtfire throws out a powerful jab.
Musta Laine is winning the standup battle so far.
A jab from Laine misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A big right from Laine misses.
Doubdtfire fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Doubdtfire tries to close the distance and clinch but Laine swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Some bone on bone action there as Doubdtfire checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Laine takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#TD2#
Doubdtfire drives through with a takedown into guard.
Laine keeping moving, preventing Doubdtfire from controlling successfully.
Doubdtfire stopping the sweep attempt from Laine.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Euphegen Doubdtfire showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Laine's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3##CL2#
Doubdtfire moves into the clinch successfully.
Laine fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Doubdtfire.
Doubdtfire prevents a body shot from Laine.
Laine tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Laine.
A head punch on the inside from Laine fails to land.
Doubdtfire lands a shoulder strike.
Doubdtfire lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Laine working aggressively here.
Laine scores with a shoulder strike.
Doubdtfire blocks an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Doubdtfire scores with a nice short uppercut.
Doubdtfire misses with the head strike.
Laine goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Doubdtfire makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Laine misses with a hook from the clinch.
Laine blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Laine pulls guard.
Doubdtfire looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Laine throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T1#
Doubdtfire trying to control but Laine is working from the bottom.
Doubdtfire looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Laine looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Laine has his foot on Doubdtfire's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Doubdtfire works his way back into a safe position though.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Laine working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Doubdtfire doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Doubdtfire manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Laine looking to control.
Doubdtfire slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB#
Laine working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Doubdtfire doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Doubdtfire manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Doubdtfire pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Laine is keeping the position for now.
Doubdtfire preventing the sweep. #T3#
Doubdtfire's corner is telling him to maintain position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Doubdtfire gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Laine to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Doubdtfire trying to control the position.
Doubdtfire has his hands on Laine's head, controlling the position.
Laine postures up. #SUB2#
Doubdtfire working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Laine doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Laine manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Doubdtfire looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T4#
Doubdtfire is trying to hold Laine in close to prevent damage but Laine has managed to pass into half guard.
Doubdtfire is doing well to control the position and prevent Laine from advancing to side control.
Laine will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Doubdtfire is looking to control Laine's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Doubdtfire avoid being mounted?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Laine thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Musta Laine clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
Doubdtfire tries for a takedown but Laine sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Doubdtfire blocks a jab.
Laine tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Laine ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Doubdtfire tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Laine is able to avoid easily.
Laine throws a leg kick but Doubdtfire sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A solid body kick from Doubdtfire.
Laine throws a body punch but Doubdtfire moves out of range.
Doubdtfire looks to land a body kick but Laine moved away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Laine.
Donk. Laine catches Doubdtfire right on the button with a cross.
Doubdtfire misses with a low kick.
Nice defenses there by Doubdtfire.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doubdtfire misses with a kick to the body.
Laine throws a jab but it's blocked by Doubdtfire.
A countering left hand to the body from Doubdtfire misses.
Doubdtfire feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Laine's calf.
Laine scores with a head kick.
Doubdtfire takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Doubdtfire throws a hook but Laine avoids it easily.
Doubdtfire cracks Laine with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T1#
Doubdtfire throws a leg kick but Laine sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Doubdtfire throws a lazy uppercut
and Laine connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Doubdtfire wants to clinch.
Doubdtfire throws a jab but it's blocked by Laine.
Laine misses with a looping right.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Doubdtfire.
Doubdtfire scores with a body shot.
Doubdtfire buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Doubdtfire wants to slow Laine down by chopping away at his legs.
Doubdtfire connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Laine takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Doubdtfire tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A nice leg kick lands there from Doubdtfire.
Laine misses with an uppercut
and Doubdtfire counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
A big left from Laine misses.
Doubdtfire dodges the punch combination from Laine.
A countering left hand to the body from Doubdtfire misses.
Laine stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Doubdtfire.
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!
Doubdtfire lands with a nice body punch.
Laine jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Doubdtfire tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Laine was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Laine shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Laine swats away the attempt to clinch by Doubdtfire.
Doubdtfire moves in looking to clinch but Laine pushes him off.
A good leg kick by Doubdtfire.
Doubdtfire lands a nice hook to Laine's body. Laine takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Doubdtfire wants to clinch up but Laine keeps it at a distance.
Doubdtfire shoots in looking for a takedown. Laine tries to sprawl out of it but Doubdtfire keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Laine manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Musta Laine has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Euphegen Doubdtfire.
Doubdtfire throws an overhand right that lands on Laine's shoulder, as Laine tries to avoid the shot. #T3#
Laine lunges at Doubdtfire with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Doubdtfire's hand. #CL2#
Doubdtfire takes the fight into the clinch.
Doubdtfire misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
Laine breaks from the clinch.
Laine throws a hook but Doubdtfire avoids it easily.
Laine throws a jab but it's blocked by Doubdtfire. #CL2#
Doubdtfire moves into the clinch.
Doubdtfire throws a head punch that misses.
Doubdtfire fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Doubdtfire.
Doubdtfire misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Doubdtfire lands with a light punch inside.
Laine fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Laine blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Laine is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Doubdtfire gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Laine tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Doubdtfire stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Laine misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
A head punch on the inside from Doubdtfire fails to land.
A short left from Doubdtfire.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A right handed body shot lands from Doubdtfire.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Laine.
Doubdtfire lands a hook that snaps the head of Laine backwards.
Laine is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Doubdtfire swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Doubdtfire doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Doubdtfire lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Doubdtfire.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Doubdtfire blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Doubdtfire tries to work over Laine's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Laine swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Doubdtfire blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Laine.
Doubdtfire lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Doubdtfire misses with some punches.
Doubdtfire has Laine pushed against the cage.
Laine is looking to take this one to the mat.
Doubdtfire lands with a light punch inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Euphegen Doubdtfire dominated that fourth round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R5#
Laine throws a jab when Doubdtfire was well out of range.
A swing and a miss from Doubdtfire.
Doubdtfire stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Doubdtfire pushes Laine away with a front kick.#TD2#
Doubdtfire shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Doubdtfire is looking for a kimura here.
Laine is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doubdtfire not doing much here.
Laine is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Laine moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Doubdtfire won't allow Laine to sweep him here. #SUB#
Laine is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Doubdtfire defends well.
Doubdtfire content to stall in guard here.
Laine controls Doubdtfire momentarily but Doubdtfire frees himself.
Musta Laine has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Euphegen Doubdtfire is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Laine looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Doubdtfire passes into half guard.
Euphegen Doubdtfire has got the better of the ground game so far.
Laine tries to roll over but Doubdtfire keeps him under control.
Doubdtfire performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Laine is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Doubdtfire controlling the pace.
Laine wants to control but Doubdtfire is keeping busy and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Laine blocks a low kick nicely.
Doubdtfire lands a nice looking kick to the body. Laine takes a step back to recover. #TD2#
Laine gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Doubdtfire to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Doubdtfire's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T4##SUB#
Laine is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Laine isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Doubdtfire stacks Laine on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Doubdtfire!
Laine is looking to reverse the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Doubdtfire taking a breather here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Euphegen Doubdtfire comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Doubdtfire 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 46:49
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 46:49
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Euphegen Doubdtfire!
An intense looking Euphegen Doubdtfire took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Yo Fook Man, lets fookin do this thing!'.

Event: GAMMA#705 Springs v Malenko
Date: Apr 28, 2018

#R1#
Mosby throws an overhand right that lands on Laine's shoulder, as Laine tries to avoid the shot.
Laine slips under a jab from Mosby.
We've been hearing reports that Laine has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Laine throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Mosby.
Mosby stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Mosby tries to work over Laine's front leg with a kick but Laine checks it.
A head kick from Laine lands but Mosby takes it in his stride.
Mosby connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mosby thuds his right hand into Laine's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Mosby takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Laine swings for the body but Mosby moves out of range. #TD2#
Laine gets caught flat footed, as Mosby shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Laine lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Mosby working for a triangle but Laine defends it easily.
Mosby utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T1#
Mosby controlling the position.
Mosby trying to control the position.
Laine scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB2#
Mosby working for submissions but it's allowed Laine to get to half guard.
Laine is trying to control. Mosby wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Laine is really struggling to control Mosby but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Laine content to control rather than advance.
Mosby desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Mosby trying to control here.
Mosby might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Laine haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Mosby is staying active underneath Laine, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T3#
Mosby trying to get back to full guard but Laine takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Mosby has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Laine's lack of action.
Mosby tries to roll over but Laine keeps him under control.
Mosby is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Laine scores with a couple of nice shots.
Mosby trying to control here.
Laine is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Mosby trying to control from the bottom. #T4#
Mosby moves into full guard.
Mosby is trying to control the position but Laine postures up. #SUB2#
Mosby is looking for a triangle here but Laine uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Laine is putting a hurting on Mosby here, landing some big shots from side control.
Laine working the ground and pound from side control.
A lull in the action here as Laine stalls from top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Laine landing strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Musta Laine dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Mosby looks to score with a jab to the body but Laine is just out of range.
Laine throws a shot from downtown. Mosby moves away and avoids it.#TD#
Laine closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Mosby quickly recovers to half guard.
Mosby is not content to let Laine control the position.
Mosby on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Mosby wants to improve his position but Laine is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mosby is still trying to improve position.
Laine lands with a punch from half guard. #T1#
Mosby tries to roll over but Laine keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mosby is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Laine looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Mosby with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB2#
Mosby looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Laine wants to free his trapped foot but Mosby is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Mosby looking for submissions off his back.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Laine seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mosby does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Mosby gets full guard.
Mosby is trying to control the position but Laine postures up.
Mosby preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Laine forces his way into half guard.
Laine working Mosby over with strikes.
Mosby regains full guard. Nicely done. #T3#
Laine looking to pass the guard.
Laine works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Mosby on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Laine prevents Mosby from improving his position.
Laine is thwarting Mosby's attempts to control the position.
Laine is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Laine controlling the action here.
Mosby is looking for a sweep. Laine is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
Laine landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Mosby is trying to maintain the position but Laine is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Mosby looking for submissions off his back.
Laine prevents Mosby from improving his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mosby gets full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Musta Laine dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Mosby throws a solid leg kick but Laine takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Mosby.
Laine blocks a jab.
Laine changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
An inside leg kick lands from Laine.
Laine fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Laine takes a jab right on the kisser.
Laine throws a push kick but Mosby slaps the foot to one side.
Mosby turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mosby keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mosby getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Laine misses with a body shot.
Mosby swings for the body but Laine moves out of range.
Mosby misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some bone on bone action there as Mosby checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A low kick from Laine misses
enabling Mosby to counter with a crisp jab.
Laine bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mosby. That's going to slow Laine down.
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!
Laine slips a straight right by Mosby.
Mosby ducks under a wild hook from Laine.#T1#
Mosby takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Laine ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Laine drops down looking for a counter takedown but Mosby sprawls and moves away.
Mosby darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Mosby checks a leg kick.
Mosby slips under a jab.
Laine throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mosby.
Laine misses with a looping left.
The crowd cheers as Mosby lands an impressive looking overhand right. Laine doesn't seem phased though.
Laine throws a leg kick but Mosby checks it.
Laine tries to clinch there but Mosby circles away.
Mosby misses with a looping left.
Mosby scores with a jab to the head.
Laine is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mosby throws a leg kick but Laine sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Mosby takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Mosby tries to work over Laine's front leg with a kick but Laine checks it. #T2#
Laine rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mosby moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Laine backing away here, and Mosby unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A big right from Laine misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mosby! But no joy.
Laine bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mosby's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd cheers as Laine lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mosby doesn't seem phased though.
Mosby fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Laine manages to avoid it.
Mosby looks to throw the jab but Laine is out of range.
Mosby uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Laine.
Mosby ducks right into an uppercut from Laine.
A slapping leg kick lands for Laine.
Mosby throws a good cross that connects.
Laine throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mosby dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Daniel Mosby is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Laine tries to land a leg kick but Mosby saw it coming and moves away.
Mosby throws a big shot that misses.
Mosby misses with a hook
and Laine counters with a nice leg kick.
Mosby swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Laine.
Mosby lands the left hand.#T3#
Laine checks a low kick from Mosby.
Laine uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mosby.
Laine swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Mosby has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Laine finds it's way round the side to connect with Mosby's head.
Mosby tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Laine is looking to land body kicks.
Laine lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mosby fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Laine checks it well.
The fighters circle momentarily. Laine darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Daniel Mosby seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD2#
Mosby drives through with a takedown into Laine's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Laine looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Laine keeping moving, preventing Mosby from controlling successfully.
Laine avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB#
Mosby is sitting in close to Laine's body. Laine has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Mosby is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Mosby is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Laine.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Musta Laine!
Musta Laine retains his welterweight title!
A less than humble Musta Laine misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: GAMMA#701 Shin v Laine 2
Date: Apr 07, 2018

#R1#
Shin loads up on a big right hand but Laine slips the punch.
Laine misses with a jab to the body
enabling Shin to counter with a crisp jab.
Shin throws a hook to the side of Laine's head but Laine sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Laine throws a head kick but Shin moves out of range.
Shin connects with a looping right hand.
Laine looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Shin throwing a counter right hand but Laine manages to avoid it.
Shin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Laine.
Laine flicks out a counter leg kick but Shin steps away.
Laine ducks under a wild hook from Shin.
Laine tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Laine, as that shot connected.
Laine misses with an uppercut
and Shin counters with a left to the body.
Shin throws a jab but it's blocked by Laine.
Laine pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shin looks to land a left hand but Laine moved out of range nicely.
Shin checks a low kick from Laine.
Laine checks a leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Laine. That snapped Shin's head back. #T1#
Good exchange - Laine coming out on top.
Shin avoids the body shot from Laine. #TD2#
Laine is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Shin's half guard.
Shin trying to control from the bottom.
Shin is refusing to be controlled, as Laine sits in half guard.
Laine landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Shin is staying active underneath Laine, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Shin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Shin taking some punishment here, with Laine in his half guard. #T2#
Shin is trying to get back to full guard.
Shin trying to control from the bottom.
Shin is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Laine passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Shin!
Shin is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Shin slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Laine throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Shin is looking to improve his position. #T3#
Shin is working hard here to advance position.
Shin is doing well to control the position and prevent Laine from advancing to side control.
Laine 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.
Shin has hold of Laine's hands but Laine slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Shin is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Laine's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Laine's back!
Laine is really stuck here.
Laine is keeping busy. #SUB#
Shin is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Laine defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Shin doesn't have the hooks in and Laine manages to turn into his guard. #T4#
Shin looking for a sweep. Not yet Shin, not yet.
Shin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Laine keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Shin's head.
Laine stands and throws Shin's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Shin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Laine works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Musta Laine dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Shin misses with an attempted mid kick.
Shin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Laine throws a head kick but Shin moves out of range.
Shin throws a lazy right hand but Laine sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#TD2#
Laine manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Shin on his heels. He'll look to pass Shin's guard now, I'm sure.#SUB#
Laine avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Laine trying to control the position from guard on top but Shin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laine seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Musta Laine has got the better of the ground game so far.
Shin seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T1##SUB#
Shin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Shin seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Laine lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB#
Laine avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Laine trying to control the position from guard on top but Shin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Laine lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Laine missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Laine makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Shin trying to control the position.
Laine's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Shin seems keen to control Laine's posture.
Laine cracks Shin with a solid left hand.
Shin can't keep his opponent in guard - Laine advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Laine throws a strike but Shin avoids it easily and moves to full guard.#T3#
Laine postures up and lands a big shot to Shin's brow.
Shin 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.
Shin looking to control.
Shin working a defensive guard but Laine manages to pass into side control anyway.
Shin tries to bench press Laine off him but Laine keeps the position.
Shin is letting Laine control him for a moment.
Shin is looking for a sweep.#T4#
Shin struggling a bit here.
Shin tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Laine wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Shin taking a bit of punishment here - Laine scoring with strikes.
Laine has knee on belly momentarily but Shin bucks him off and regains half guard.
Shin tries to get to full guard but Laine has control of the leg.
Laine is keen to just control but Shin is a slippery customer.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shin tries to get to full guard but Laine has control of the leg.
Shin keeping control of the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Musta Laine showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Shin throws a wild body kick that Laine sees coming a mile off.
Shin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Laine misses with a leg kick.
Shin slips a jab from Laine.
Laine feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Shins jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Laine has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Laine throws a half hearted mid kick.
Laine tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Shin swivels and escapes.
Shin walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Laine throws a right hand that misses
and Shin counters with a left to the body.
Shin stuns Laine with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laine misses with a straight right.
Laine tries to land a leg kick but Shin saw it coming and moves away.
Shin appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Shin misses with an attempted mid kick.
Laine throws a looping overhand right but Shin ducks down to avoid it.
Laine dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Shin connects with a solid leg kick.
Laine lands a leg kick that knocks Shin off balance momentarily.
Laine misses with a body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Shin misses the target.
Laine with a hook.#TD2#
Laine looking to score a takedown here. Shin is defending well but Laine drives through and ends up in Shin's guard.
Shin lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Shin wants to pass the guard but Laine is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Laine is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Shin is aware though and is defending well.
Laine wants to sweep but no luck.
Laine keeping full guard, as Shin tries to pass. #T2#
Shin looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Shin passes Laine's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Shin works his way 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!#SUB#
Shin is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Laine is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Laine is looking for a sweep.
Laine felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T3#
Laine is not content to let Shin control the position. #SUB#
Shin is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Laine has escaped the position, nice work there.
Laine manages to get back to half guard.
Laine wants to get back to full guard.
Shin tries to pass to full mount but Laine defends it.
Laine is trying to maintain the position but Shin is very close to passing his half guard.
Shin tries to pass to full mount but Laine defends it. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Shin is looking to take a break and control but Laine is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Shin stalling away here and it's allowed Laine to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Laine keeping moving, preventing Shin from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Laine working for a triangle but Shin defends it easily.
Laine looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shin is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Musta Laine just about did enough to take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Laine scores with a jab. Shin acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Laine blocks a leg kick.
Shin takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Shin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Laine.
Shin throws the kick towards the body but Laine avoids it.
Laine moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Musta Laine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Laine swings for the body but Shin moves out of range.
Laine looks to land a left hand but Shin moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Laine.
Laine throws out a leg kick but Shin moves out of range and Laine only half commits.
Shin scores with a shot to the body.
Shin misses with a head kick. #T1#
Shin has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Laine.
Shin defending well as Laine loads up on a big left hand.
Laine uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shin.
A little jabbing left from Laine on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Laine uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shin.
Shin backing away here, and Laine unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Laine.
Shin closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Laine throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shin misses with a hook #TD2#
and Laine counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Laine trying to control the position from guard on top but Shin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Laine cracks Shin with a solid left hand.
Laine stopping the sweep attempt from Shin.#T2#
Laine working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Laine postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shin looking to control.
Laine content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Shin pulls Laine in close to prevent any damage.
Shin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Laine is one step ahead there.
Shin keeping moving, preventing Laine from controlling successfully. #T3#
Laine looking to pass the guard.
Shin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Laine forces his way into half guard.
Laine drops an elbow to the side of Shin's head.
Shin keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Laine landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB#
Shin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Shin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Laine is working away from the top position though.#T4#
Laine 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.
Laine throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Laine looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Shin with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Shin won't allow Laine to pass to mount.
Shin is pressing down on Laine's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Laine postures up and lands a big shot to Shin's brow.
Laine content to stall in guard here.
Shin 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.

Musta Laine dominated that fourth round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Laine pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shin lands with a thumping leg kick.
Laine throws the kick towards the body but Shin avoids it.
Shin throws a body shot but no joy.
Laine misses with a low kick as Shin jumps back.
Shin throws a jab when Laine was well out of range.
Laine walks into a jab.
Laine thuds his shin into the meat of Shin's side.
Laine scores with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Laine shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Shin manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Laine accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Laine sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T1#
Laine trying to control but Shin is working from the bottom.
Shin keeping full guard, as Laine tries to pass.
Shin is trying to control the position but Laine postures up. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Laine is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Lao Shin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Laine working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Laine is looking to work some ground and pound but Shin has wrist control.
Shin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Laine trying to control but Shin is working from the bottom.
Shin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Laine thows a body kick. Shin tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Laine throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Laine throws a leg kick that misses.
Laine pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T3#
Laine turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Shin on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Shin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jab from Laine.
Laine lands with a shot to the body.
Laine sizes up Shin with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Laine falls off balance throwing a combination
and Laine takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Laine misses with a low kick.
Laine throws out a loose jab but Shin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Laine on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Shin throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Laine counter with a right hand.
Laine scores with a nice head shot.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD2#
Laine looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Shin!
Shin is looking to reverse the position.
Shin can't do much from the bottom here.
Laine landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Shin regains half guard.
Laine takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Laine slips a nice elbow through Shin's hands, connecting with Shin's forehead.#SUB#
Laine moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Shin.
Shin tries to buck Laine off but Laine is having none of it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Musta Laine comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Laine 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 45:50
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 45:50
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Musta Laine!
Musta Laine is the new welterweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Musta Laine started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: GAMMA#695 Keenan v Mirowski
Date: Mar 03, 2018

#R1#
Shaman catches Laine with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Laine moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Shaman on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Laine fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Laine defending well as Shaman loads up on a big left hand.
Shaman lands the left hand.
A solid leg kick lands there for Laine.
Shaman has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Laine looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Shaman avoids the head kick by Laine.
Shaman gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Laine.
Shaman lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Laine looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Laine misses with a body shot.
Shaman throws a body punch but Laine moves out of range.
Laine thuds his shin into the meat of Shaman's side.
Laine scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Shaman lands a glancing blow to the side of Laine's head.
Shaman looking to land some kicks to the body here.
As Shaman backs off Laine throws a huge counter combo but Shaman manages to avoid it all.
Laine scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Shaman doesn't seem bothered though.
Shaman scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T1#
Laine throws out a loose jab but Shaman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shaman lands a nice shot to the body.
Shaman shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Laine feints a jab promting Shaman to slip. Laine then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Shaman slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Shaman fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Laine.
Laine walks into a stiff left hand from Shaman.
Laine avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Laine works Shaman's body with a nice hook.
Laine throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Shaman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shaman takes a swing at Laine's ribcage but misses.
Nice uppercut there from Laine.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shaman cracks the inside of Laine's front leg.
Shaman on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Musta Laine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Laine thumps Shaman with a low kick.
Laine throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Shaman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Laine has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Laine staying out of range there.
Laine now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T2#
Shaman is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Laine tests Shaman's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Shaman misses with a hook.
Shaman thumps Laine with a low kick.
A lazy left from Laine finds it's target.#TD#
Shaman closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Laine to the mat! Laine manages to get full guard.
Shaman trying to control the position from guard on top but Laine is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shaman is really struggling to control Laine but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB2#
Laine throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Shaman throws a big elbow that misses.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Laine is on top in guard. #REVB##SUB#
Shaman is looking for a triangle but Laine pushes his legs off easily. #T3#
Laine trying to control the position from guard on top but Shaman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shaman trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Laine postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB#
Laine avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Shaman working for a triangle but Laine defends it easily. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Laine working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Laine wants to control from the top but Shaman keeps moving.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Laine's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Shaman bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Laine's guard. #REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Musta Laine will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Laine takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Musta Laine seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Laine motions for Shaman to come forward. Laine throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Shaman needs to keep his hands up - Laine had a free shot at his head there.
Laine misses with a wild body shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Shaman checks a leg kick.
Shaman was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Laine avoids the body shot from Shaman.
Shaman scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Laine lands the left hand.
Shaman throws a body shot but no joy.
Laine slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Laine tries a low kick but Shaman avoids it.
Shaman moves out of range of the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaman misses with a hook.
Laine defending well as Shaman loads up on a big left hand.
Shaman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Laine throws out the jab.
Laine ducks under a wild hook from Shaman.
A looping hook to the body misses from Laine. Shaman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Laine uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shaman.#T1#
Laine scores with a punch to the head.
Laine misses with a looping right.
Nice defenses there by Shaman.
Laine looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A little feinted left hand from Shaman on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Shaman connects with a leg kick. Laine looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Laine misses with a low kick.
Shaman was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Shaman lands a right hook to the body.
Shaman throws out a loose jab but Laine uses good head movement to avoid it.
Laine misses with a low kick.
Shaman swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Laine throws out a leg kick but Shaman moves out of range and Laine only half commits.
Laine throws a hook but Shaman avoids it easily.
Blind Shaman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shaman looks to land a left hand but Laine moved out of range nicely.
Laine looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Laine avoids a kick to the body.
Laine misses with a low kick.
Shaman throws a lazy right hand but Laine sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Laine tries to score with a low kick but Shaman moves his leg out of the way.
Laine swings for the body but Shaman moves out of range. #T2#
Laine keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Laine lands a really nice looking cross but Shaman seems unphased.
Shaman needs to keep his hands up - Laine had a free shot at his head there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shaman connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nice straight punches there by Laine. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Laine.
Shaman looks to land a left hand but Laine moved out of range nicely.
Laine misses the body punch
and Shaman counters with a leg kick.
Shaman tried to score with a low kick but Laine checks it.
Laine looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Laine ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Shaman throws a nice inside leg kick.
Shaman misses the shot to the body.
Laine connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Shaman momentarily.
Laine tried to score with a low kick but Shaman checks it.
Laine misses with a lunging right hand #TD#
and Shaman counters with a takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Laine is looking for a sweep.
Shaman misses with the ground and pound.#T3#
Shaman is looking to take a break and control but Laine is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Laine being controlled for a moment.
Shaman is looking to take a break and control but Laine is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Laine is looking for a sweep.
A lull in the action here as Shaman stalls from top position.
Laine avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Shaman.
Laine is looking to regain half guard here but Shaman keeps moving and retains side control.
Laine is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
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 Blind Shaman will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Shaman moves out of range of the strikes.
Shaman throws a looping overhand right but Laine ducks down to avoid it.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Laine.#TD#
Shaman changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Laine looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Shaman content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #SUB#
Shaman goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Laine rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Shaman's guard! Nice work there by Laine! #SUB#
Shaman has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Laine is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Shaman.
Shaman defending against the ground and pound. #T1#
Laine working the ground and pound.
Laine wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shaman keeps working.
Laine landing strikes.
Laine grinds an elbow into Shaman's temple.
Laine scores with punches from side control.
Laine wants to control but Shaman is keeping him busy.
Shaman can't do much from the bottom here. #T2#
Laine tries to advance to mount but can't.
Shaman is trying to get back to half guard.
Shaman is trying to control Laine's posture but Laine avoids it. #T3#
Laine creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Shaman sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Laine lands a nice forearm strike.
Shaman tries to bench press Laine off him but Laine keeps the position.
Laine working away.
Laine grinds an elbow into Shaman's temple.
Shaman manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Laine slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Laine wants to sweep here but Shaman controlling him for the moment. #T4#
Shaman controlling from the top position.
Shaman trying to control but Laine is working from the bottom.
Shaman is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Laine is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Laine 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.#SUB2#
Laine is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Shaman defends well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shaman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: GAMMA#690 Shin v Volkov 4
Date: Feb 03, 2018

#R1#
Laine tries to clinch but Stelzer is having none of it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Laine.
Stelzer misses with a looping right.
Stelzer avoids a punch combination nicely.
Stelzer ducks under a wild hook from Laine.
Laine misses with a double jab
and Stelzer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stelzer ducks right into an uppercut from Laine.
Laine lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Laine staying out of range there.
Stelzer throws a solid leg kick but Laine takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Stelzer.
Stelzer slips under a jab.
Stelzer misses with a hook.
Stelzer pivots, looking for a leg kick but Laine is out of range and Stelzer settles back down.
Stelzer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Laine sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Laine gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Stelzer.
Stelzer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Laine fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Laine scores with a jab to the jaw.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T1#
Laine lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Laine tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stelzer's elbow. #TD2#
Stelzer gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. #SUB#
Laine is looking to cinch up a triangle. Stelzer throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Laine's body to avoid the submission. Laine has instead reached around Stelzer's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Laine arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Musta Laine!
Musta Laine was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: GAMMA#683 Hoyce v Gunnar 2
Date: Jan 06, 2018

#R1#
Laine throws a right and a left that both miss.
Laine connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A jab from Laine finds it's way through Mosby's defenses.
Mosby throws a body punch but Laine moves out of range.
Laine misses with the body kick
and Mosby counters with a straight right hand.
Mosby avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Laine throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Laine takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Laine clobbers Mosby with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Some bone on bone action there as Mosby checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Laine swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mosby counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice uppercut lands for Laine. That snapped Mosby's head back.
Laine looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Laine misses with a low kick.
Mosby lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Laine at a distance.
Laine thows a leg kick but Mosby checks it
and Mosby counters with a body kick. #T1#
Mosby connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mosby fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Laine manages to avoid it.
Mosby avoids the head kick by Laine.
Mosby misses with an attempted mid kick.
Laine throws a leg kick that is checked
and Mosby cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Laine tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mosby slips under a jab.
Mosby half committed to a counter leg kick.
Good work by Mosby as he checks the leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mosby.
Laine misses with a double jab.
Mosby misses with a wild body shot.
Laine jabs Mosby right on the nose. Mosby blinks but takes it well.
Laine has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Mosby throws a shot to the body.
Laine walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An inside leg kick from Laine misses. #T2#
Laine scores with the left hand. Mosby knows he should have avoided that one.
A low kick from Laine is predictable there
and Mosby counters with a series of strikes. Laine will be more careful next time no doubt.
Mosby keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Laine.
Mosby ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mosby slips under a jab.
Laine ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Laine bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Laine is looking to clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Mosby on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Laine keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Laine gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Mosby counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#
It looks like Musta Laine has been cut.
Mosby connects with a looping right hand.
Laine thows a leg kick but Mosby checks it
and Mosby counters with a straight right hand.
Laine tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mosby paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mosby uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Laine.
Mosby was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Laine cracks Mosby with a right hand to the side of the head.
It looks like Mosby has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.#T3#
Mosby takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Laine comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Laine misses with a leg kick
and Mosby counters with a low kick, right behind Laine 's knee.
Laine falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Mosby to counter with a crisp jab.
Laine misses with a leg kick
and Mosby counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC#
Laine is rocked!
Laine walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Mosby swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Daniel Mosby!
In his post fight interview, Daniel Mosby started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: GAMMA#680 Diehard v Lane
Date: Dec 23, 2017

#R1#
Diehard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Laine is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Diehard connects with a right hand. Laine shakes it off.
Laine takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Laine throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Laine ducks under a wild hook from Diehard.
Laine lands a nice looking body kick.
Laine misses with a low kick.
Laine keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Diehard.
Laine tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Diehard misses with an uppercut.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A big right from Diehard misses.
Diehard throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Laine sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Laine misses with a wild body shot.
Laine misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Diehard 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.
A big left from Diehard misses.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Laine 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.
Laine throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Musta Laine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice shot lands for Diehard.
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!
Diehard throws a hook to the side of Laine's head but Laine sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Laine looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Diehard misses with a looping left.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Laine! But no joy.
Laine misses with a straight right.
Diehard is looking to counter punch.
Bruce Diehard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Laine misses the target.
Laine throws a sloppy head kick and Diehard moves out of range easily.
Laine ducks under a wild hook from Diehard.
Laine misses with a takedown attempt - Diehard sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Diehard misses with a hook. Laine ducked under it nicely.
Laine swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Diehard checks a leg kick.
Diehard uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Laine.
Laine throws an overhand right that lands on Diehard's shoulder, as Diehard tries to avoid the shot.
Diehard misses with an uppercut
and Laine counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Diehard looks to land a right hand but Laine moved out of range.
Laine throws out a loose jab but Diehard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diehard swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Diehard is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Laine misses the jab.
No luck for Laine with that takedown attempt.
Diehard misses with a straight right.
We've been hearing reports that Diehard has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Laine uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diehard.
Diehard lands a lovely overhand right.#T2#
Laine staying out of range there.
Laine misses with an attempted mid kick.
Laine throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Diehard counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Diehard goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Laine bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Diehard's head backwards.
Laine misses with a double jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Diehard misses the target.
Laine swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Diehard to counter with a crisp jab.
Laine avoids the body shot from Diehard.
Diehard lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Laine rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Diehard to counter with a crisp jab.
Diehard misses with a low kick.
The fighters circling - Diehard throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Laine slips a jab from Diehard.
Laine throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Laine tries for a takedown but Diehard circles away easily
and Diehard counters with a series of strikes. Laine will be more careful next time no doubt.
Bruce Diehard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Musta Laine.
Laine connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Diehard momentarily.
Laine keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Laine misses with a looping left.#T3#
Laine throws a poor cross that misses
and Diehard counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Laine misses the jab.
Laine ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Laine throws a half hearted mid kick.
Diehard throws a looping overhand right but Laine ducks down to avoid it.
Laine goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Diehard looks to land a left hand but Laine moved out of range nicely.
Diehard takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Laine misses with a looping left.
Laine throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good exchange - Diehard coming out on top.
Diehard throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Laine sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Laine uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Diehard.
Laine is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Diehard takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Diehard takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Laine looks to land a left hand but Diehard moved out of range nicely.
Diehard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Diehard showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Laine. #T4#
Laine tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Diehard swivels and escapes.
Diehard punishes Laine's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diehard throws a body punch but Laine moves out of range.
Laine slips a straight right by Diehard.
Diehard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Laine uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Diehard.
Diehard throws a jab when Laine was well out of range.
Laine tries a low kick but Diehard avoids it.
Diehard is looking to counter punch.
Diehard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diehard loads up on a big right hand but Laine slips the punch.
Laine waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Diehard.
Diehard throws an overhand right that lands on Laine's shoulder, as Laine tries to avoid the shot.
Donk. Laine catches Diehard right on the button with a cross.
Laine throws a shot from downtown. Diehard moves away and avoids it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Laine throws a low kick but it's checked well by Diehard.
Laine 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.
Diehard drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Laine just misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bruce Diehard dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Laine throws a right hand that misses
and Diehard counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Laine swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Laine looks to land a right hand but Diehard moved out of range.
Laine tries to land a front kick but Diehard steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Laine swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Laine waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Diehard.
Diehard has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Laine.
Laine slips a jab and a cross from Diehard.
Laine throws out a loose jab but Diehard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Laine listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Diehard throws a jab but it's blocked by Laine.
Diehard looks to land a right hand but Laine moved out of range.
Diehard checks the leg kick nicely there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diehard ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Diehard slips under a jab.
Laine lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Laine throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Diehard checks a leg kick.
Laine misses with a looping right.#T1#
Laine works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A swing and a miss from Laine.
Diehard moves into range and connects with a jab.
Laine has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Diehard finds it's way round the side to connect with Laine's head.
Laine misses the shot to the body.
Laine on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Diehard throws a lazy right hand but Laine sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Laine misses with a hook.
Laine throws a combination that misses
and Diehard counters with a nice uppercut.
Laine throws a leg kick but Diehard sees it coming and moves out of range.
Laine bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Laine steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Diehard.
Diehard wants to slow Laine down by chopping away at his legs.
Diehard thows a left - swing and a miss!
Diehard misses with a looping right.
Diehard slips a jab from Laine.
Nice cross by Diehard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diehard blocks a jab.
Laine clobbers Diehard with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T2#
A slow jab from Laine misses its intended target.
Diehard slips under a jab.
Laine scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Diehard pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Laine drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Diehard defends it well.
Bruce Diehard is winning the standup battle so far.
Diehard ducks under a wild hook from Laine.
Laine throws a jab when Diehard was well out of range.
Diehard ducks under a wild hook from Laine.
Diehard slips a jab from Laine.
Diehard misses with a hook.
Diehard misses the shot to the body.
Diehard ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Diehard stuffs the takedown.
Diehard loads up on a big right hand but Laine slips the punch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Laine! But no joy.
Laine throws a hook but Diehard avoids it easily.
A jab from Laine misses.
Laine tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Diehard defends well and Laine ends up having to push Diehard into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Laine misses with a left hand
and Diehard counters with a stiff right hand.
Diehard stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T3#
Laine works Diehard's body with a nice hook.
Laine misses with a hook
and Diehard cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Laine lands with an overhand left.
Diehard throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Diehard takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Laine has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Diehard finds it's way round the side to connect with Laine's head.
Laine takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Diehard misses with a wild body shot.
Laine changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Diehard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Laine manages to avoid it.
Laine misses with a straight right.
Laine shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Diehard counters with a nice uppercut.
Bruce Diehard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Musta Laine.
Laine pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Diehard cracks Laine with a good jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diehard fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Diehard closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Laine misses the shot to the body.
Laine slips under a jab from Diehard.#T4#
Laine throws a leg kick but Diehard moved away.
Laine walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Diehard checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
An attempted straight right counter from Diehard misses the target.
Laine throws a series of strikes that have Diehard backpedaling.
Diehard lands a lovely overhand right.
Diehard slips a jab from Laine.
Laine swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Laine misses with an uppercut.
Laine misses with the body kick
and Diehard counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Diehard lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Diehard uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Laine.
Laine walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Diehard checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Diehard jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Diehard walks forward, straight into a front kick from Laine.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Laine scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Diehard throws a hook to the side of Laine's head but Laine sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A cross from Laine lands.
Laine moves out of range of the strikes.
A big right from Laine misses.
Diehard is looking to counter punch.
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 Bruce Diehard will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Laine looks to throw the jab but Diehard is out of range.
Jab, jab by Diehard - just one landing.
Laine misses with a straight right.
Laine misses with a hook. Diehard ducked under it nicely.
A left lands for Laine.
Laine shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Diehard as he avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Diehard misses the target.
Laine throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A low kick from Laine is predictable there
and Diehard counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
An inside leg kick from Laine misses.
Laine blocks a jab.
Laine keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big right from Diehard misses.
Laine throws a jab but it's blocked by Diehard.
It looked like Diehard wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Diehard.
Laine gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Diehard.
Diehard getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Laine has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Diehard throws a hook to the side of Laine's head but Laine sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Diehard scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A telegraphed right hand from Diehard misses the target. #T1#
A jab from Diehard misses.
Diehard ducks under a wild hook from Laine.
Diehard uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Laine.
Laine misses with a hook. Diehard ducked under it nicely.
Diehard throws a body punch but Laine moves out of range.
Laine uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Diehard.
Laine throws an overhand right that lands on Diehard's shoulder, as Diehard tries to avoid the shot.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Laine might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Diehard has got the better of the exchanges.
Diehard bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Laine uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Diehard.
A jab from Diehard misses.
Diehard connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Laine dodges the punch combination from Diehard.
Diehard throws a front kick aimed at Laine's knee but Laine avoids it well.
Diehard moves forwards but Laine connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Diehard connects with a single shot there.
Laine throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Musta Laine has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Laine avoids the body shot from Diehard.
Diehard misses the shot to the body.
Laine throws a right and a left that both miss.
A head kick by Laine misses
and Diehard counters with a straight right hand.
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!
Diehard looks to land a left hand but Laine moved out of range nicely.
Laine misses with a body kick.
Diehard cracks Laine with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bruce Diehard is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Laine on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Laine slips under a jab.
Laine is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Diehard looks to land a right hand but Laine moved out of range.
Laine throws a jab but it's blocked by Diehard.
Laine tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diehard was well out of range. Poor timing from Laine.
Laine looks to land a body kick but Diehard moved away.
Laine throws a shot from downtown. Diehard moves away and avoids it.
Laine throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Laine throws a half hearted mid kick.#T3#
Laine scores with a head kick. #CUT2#
It looks like Bruce Diehard has been cut.
Laine takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jab, jab by Diehard - just one landing.
Laine is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Diehard.
Laine rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Laine takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Laine on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Laine walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Diehard checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Laine swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Diehard throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Laine on the side of the head.
Laine misses with a low kick as Diehard jumps back.
Laine tries to land a leg kick but Diehard saw it coming and moves away.
Diehard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Laine blocks a jab.
Laine throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Laine takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nice shot lands for Diehard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Laine throws an off balance right hand
and Diehard cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Diehard avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Laine takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T4#
Laine takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Laine fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Diehard lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Diehard lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Laine throws out a leg kick but Diehard moves out of range and Laine only half commits.
Laine takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Laine on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A big left from Laine misses.
Laine misses with a body shot.
Diehard lands with a hook. Laine tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Diehard goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Laine tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diehard was well out of range. Poor timing from Laine.
Laine on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice sprawl there from Diehard as Laine shoots in.
Diehard is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Bruce Diehard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Musta Laine.
Laine misses with a double jab.
Diehard scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Diehard lands with an uppercut that bounces Laine off the cage and back into range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bruce Diehard showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Diehard has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruce Diehard!
In his post fight interview, Bruce Diehard started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: GAMMA#676 Defoe v Ericsson
Date: Dec 02, 2017

#R1#
Laine misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pierno misses with a body shot.
Laine feints and then cracks Pierno's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pierno down.
Laine delivers a nice body kick.
Laine slips a straight right by Pierno.
Laine throws the kick towards the body but Pierno avoids it.
A countering left hand to the body from Pierno misses.
Pierno walks forward, straight into a front kick from Laine.
Laine misses with an uppercut. Pierno saw that one coming.#CL2#
Pierno forces Laine back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Laine's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Laine lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Laine connects with a leg kick. Pierno looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Laine throws a leg kick but Pierno sees it coming and moves out of range.
Pierno appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Laine takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pierno throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Laine wants to slow Pierno down by chopping away at his legs.
Pierno pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Laine will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Laine misses the jab.
We've been hearing reports that Laine has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#T1#
Laine throws a head kick that misses.
Pierno misses with a looping left.
Pierno pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pierno swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pierno moves out of range as Laine throws a body kick.
Pierno let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Pierno lands a body shot.
Tim Pierno is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jab from Laine.
Pierno displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Laine throws out the jab.
Laine throws an overhand right that lands on Pierno's shoulder, as Pierno tries to avoid the shot.
Pierno with a hook.
Laine avoids the body shot from Pierno.
Laine thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pierno wants to counter the offense by Laine and move into the clinch position.
Good leg kick by Laine there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A slow jab from Pierno misses its intended target.
Laine feinted with a counter takedown.
Laine avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Laine steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pierno.
Laine throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Pierno on the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Laine tries to score with a low kick but Pierno moves his leg out of the way.
Pierno tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Laine manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A little feinted left hand from Laine on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T2#
A leg kick checked by Pierno.
Pierno moves out of range of the body kick from Laine.
Pierno lands with a nice body punch.
Nice uppercut there from Laine.
Laine takes one to the side of the head.
Pierno misses with a body shot.
Laine feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Laine throws a push kick but Pierno slaps the foot to one side.
Laine closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
An inside leg kick lands from Laine. #CL2#
Pierno clinches.
Pierno tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Laine misses with a body punch.
Laine tries to circle away but Pierno has him pinned against the cage.
Pierno scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Laine lands a right hand.
Still in the clinch, Laine scores with a nice short uppercut.
Pierno doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pierno lands a nice shot to the body. #T3#
Pierno fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pierno.
Laine working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Laine misses with some punches.
Pierno has Laine pressed against the cage, preventing Laine from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Pierno misses with a punch to the body.
Pierno blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Laine.
Good body shot from Laine.
Still in the clinch, Laine scores with a nice short uppercut.
Pierno blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pierno makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Laine scores with a shoulder strike.
Laine misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pierno blocks an uppercut.
Laine misses with a short punch on the inside. #TD#
Laine gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
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!
Laine trying to control the position from guard on top but Pierno is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Pierno wants to improve his position but instead Laine has moved into half guard.
Pierno is trying to maintain the position but Laine is very close to passing his half guard.
Pierno is looking for a sweep. Laine is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pierno trying to control but Laine postures up.
Laine is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Musta Laine dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Pierno lands the left hand.
Musta Laine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Laine gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Pierno counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Laine throws a low kick but it's checked well by Pierno.
Laine throws a half hearted mid kick.
Laine closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Laine tries to score with a low kick but Pierno moves his leg out of the way.
Pierno is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Laine misses with a low kick as Pierno jumps back.
Laine will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Pierno moves out of range as Laine throws a body kick.
Pierno is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Laine with a body shot.
Pierno moves away from the strike by Laine.
Pierno is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pierno throws a hook to the side of Laine's head but Laine sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pierno throws a hook but Laine blocks it.#CL2#
Pierno rushes Laine and presses him up against the cage.
Laine lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Laine lands on the inside with an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Laine. #T1#
Laine can't find room to land a body shot as Pierno controls the action.
Pierno is pressed up against the cage. Laine has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Pierno down to the mat. Pierno avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Musta Laine is winning the standup battle so far.
Laine tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Pierno showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Laine.
A little jabbing left from Pierno on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Laine moves out of range as Pierno strikes.
Pierno's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Laine connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Pierno scrambles back to his feet.
Decent striking displayed by Pierno there.
Laine thumps Pierno with a low kick.
Laine on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Pierno throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pierno moves out of range of the body kick from Laine.
A telegraphed right hand from Pierno misses the target.
Laine throws a leg kick
and Pierno counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Laine thinking.
Laine is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pierno can do to turn this around?
Laine gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Pierno.
Pierno tries to clinch up.
A head kick misses from Laine.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Laine misses with a low kick. #T2#
Laine lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Pierno bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Laine takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Pierno looks to land a right hand but Laine moved out of range.
Laine buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Laine throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pierno counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pierno throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Pierno lands an overhand right.
Pierno checks a low kick from Laine.
A bone on bone clash there as Pierno blocks the leg kick.
Laine blocks a jab.
Good leg kick by Laine there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Pierno's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nice uppercut there from Laine.
Laine avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Laine changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Laine doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#TD#
Laine decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Laine moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Pierno.#T3#
Pierno is looking to regain half guard here but Laine keeps moving and retains side control.
Laine in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Pierno struggling a bit here.
Laine wants to control but Pierno is keeping him busy.
Laine is working Pierno over with some ground and pound from side control. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pierno tries to improve position but can't.
Pierno is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Laine off and has taken his back!
Laine tries to break free. #SUB2#
Pierno is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Laine has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB2#
Pierno is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Pierno doesn't have the hooks in and Laine manages to turn into his guard.
Laine trying to control but Pierno is working from the bottom.
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 Musta Laine will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Pierno scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That kick from Laine tenderised Pierno's leg. Pierno is trying to keep his angry face on.
Laine jabs Pierno to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Laine throws a lazy right hand but Pierno sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Laine with a poor takedown
and Pierno connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pierno tries to clinch up.
Pierno fails with an attempt to clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Pierno misses the target.
A little feinted left hand from Laine on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Laine loads up on a big right hand but Pierno slips the punch.
Laine scores with a decent looking hook.
Pierno throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Laine.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pierno looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pierno lands a really nice looking cross but Laine seems unphased.
Laine misses with a body kick.
Pierno looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1##CL2#
Pierno has managed to clinch.
Laine tries to work over Pierno's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Laine blocks a body shot from Pierno.
Pierno lands with a left to the head.
Pierno blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pierno lands with a left to the head.
Laine misses with some punches.
Laine scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Pierno lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Laine scores with a shoulder strike.
Pierno tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Laine tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Laine is trying to break the clinch but Pierno has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Pierno fails to land.
Laine throws a punch but it's blocked by Pierno.
Laine scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC#
Laine escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pierno throws a jab when Laine was well out of range.
Tim Pierno has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Laine shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A combination from Laine does no damage.
Pierno swings for the body but Laine moves out of range.
Laine is looking to chop away at Pierno's legs.
Pierno misses with a hook
and Laine counters with an outside leg kick.
Laine lands a front kick.#CL2#
Pierno closes the distance and clinches.
Pierno tries a body shot but Laine blocks it.
Pierno goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pierno keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Laine's efforts to push away.
Laine throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Piernos head.
Laine tries to score a body lock takedown but Pierno shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A short right from Laine on the inside.
Laine scores with a shoulder strike.
Good body shot from Laine.
Laine blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3#
Pierno tries a body shot but Laine blocks it.
Pierno takes a shot to the head.
Pierno doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Laine looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Pierno doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short left from Laine.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pierno.
Pierno lands with a short shot to the head.
Laine lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Laine blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Pierno.
A nice right hand lands inside from Laine.
Laine lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pierno backwards.
Laine working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Pierno swings wildly with an uppercut but Laine uses good head movement to avoid it.
Laine goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Laine. #T4#
Laine blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pierno doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pierno takes a shot to the head.
Laine tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pierno misses with a hook to the ribs.
Laine lands a shot to the body.
Pierno blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Laine escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pierno lands with an overhand left.
Laine buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Pierno tries to clinch but Laine is having none of it.
Laine throws a good cross that connects.
Laine lands a really nice looking cross but Pierno seems unphased.
Laine dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Pierno. That did some damage!
Laine avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pierno lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Pierno takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Laine throws a leg kick which misses Pierno's front leg but catches the back leg as Pierno tries to avoid it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Musta Laine showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Laine 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Musta Laine!
After the fight, Musta Laine was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: GAMMA#673 Diehard v Shin
Date: Nov 11, 2017

#R1#
Laine's corner calls for a 1-2. Laine obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Laine throws a quick inside leg kick.
Laine throws a lazy body kick
and Shamrock counters with a nice uppercut.
Laine goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Laine shoots and misses
and Shamrock counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Laine lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Shamrock has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Shamrock and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Laine throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shamrock sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It seemed like Shamrock was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Laine 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.
Shamrock tries to counter with a clinch but Laine shakes him off and moves away.
Laine moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Laine throws a leg kick but Shamrock sees it coming and checks it nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shamrock! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice leg kick lands there from Laine.
Laine misses with a hook
and Shamrock cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shamrock takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Shamrock ducks under a wild hook from Laine.#T1#
Laine throws a hook but Shamrock blocks it.
Shamrock avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Laine looks to throw a body kick
and Shamrock counters with a nice body shot.
Nice jab there from Laine. #TD#
Laine drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#ES2#
Shamrock pushes Laine off and scrambles back to his feet.
Laine throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Shamrock counter with a right hand.
Laine will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A little jabbing left from Shamrock on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bobby Shamrock is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shamrock slaps away a takedown attempt from Laine, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Shamrock tries to counter with a clinch but Laine shakes him off and moves away.
Laine throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #T2#
Shamrock looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Laine dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Shamrock. That did some damage!#TD#
Laine looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Laine is pressing down on Shamrock's thigh, looking to free his foot. Shamrock is holding on for now.
Shamrock blocking the ground and pound attempt from Laine.
Laine not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Shamrock is trying to stand up here but Laine is controlling him well.
Shamrock avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Laine. #ES2#
Shamrock kicks off Laine and gets to his feet.
Laine shoots in and drives through. Shamrock sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Musta Laine. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Laine scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T3#
Laine swings for the body but Shamrock moves out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Laine, as that shot connected.
Shamrock avoids the head kick by Laine.
It seemed like Shamrock was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Shamrock gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Laine.
Shamrock loads up on a big right hand but Laine slips the punch.
Shamrock displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Laine throws out the jab.
Shamrock throws out a counter right but Laine avoids it with no problem.
Shamrock stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Laine.
Laine misses with a right hand
and Shamrock counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Some bone on bone action there as Shamrock checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Laine lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Laine throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Shamrock counters with an inside leg kick.
Laine misses with a lunging right hand
and Shamrock counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Laine lands with a nice body punch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Laine is defended easily by Shamrock.
Laine misses with a hook
and Shamrock counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Laine shoots in but no luck this time.
Laine throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #TD#
Shamrock tries to sprawl but Laine drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Shamrock regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Laine.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Laine postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Laine trying to control the position from guard on top but Shamrock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Musta Laine dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Laine throws a head kick that misses.
Laine wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Laine swings widly with a right hand
and Shamrock counters with a nice uppercut.
Shamrock avoids the body shot from Laine.
Shamrock throws out a counter right but Laine avoids it with no problem.
Laine thuds a left hand into Shamrock's body.
Laine fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Shamrock is out of range.
Shamrock unleashes a big counter combination but Laine bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Laine, as that shot connected.
Laine lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Shamrock checks the leg kick nicely there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shamrock blocks a jab.
It seemed like Shamrock was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Laine rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Shamrock moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Shamrock 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.
Laine throws a combination that misses
and Shamrock counters with a stiff right hand.
Laine is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shamrock can do to turn this around?
Laine's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Laine duly obliges.
Musta Laine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Shamrock scores with a jab. Laine acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Shamrock misses with a straight left.
Laine throws a left and a right that both miss
and Shamrock counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shamrock throws a hook but Laine blocks it.
Laine misses with an uppercut
enabling Shamrock to counter with a crisp jab.
Laine throws a lazy uppercut
and Shamrock counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Laine scores with a nice strike.
Laine drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Laine looks for a takedown but Shamrock sprawls well.
Shamrock swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Laine tries a head kick but it misses.
Shamrock looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T2#
Shamrock keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Laine.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shamrock with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Laine to score with a decent uppercut.
Laine's jab looks to have found its range, popping Shamrock under the eye.
Laine lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Laine lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Shamrock circles away quickly and effectively.
A little jabbing left from Shamrock on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Laine rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Shamrock counters with a body kick that stops Laine in his tracks momentarily.
Laine scores with a nice head shot.
Shamrock moves out of range of the strikes.
Shamrock is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Laine misses with a left hand
and Shamrock counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Laine throws the kick towards the body but Shamrock avoids it.
As Laine backs off Shamrock throws a huge counter combo but Laine manages to avoid it all.
Laine lands with a good body shot.#T3#
Good shot there by Laine.
Laine scores with a spinning back kick!
Laine throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Shamrock counters with a straight right hand.
Laine is looking to score with low kicks.
Shamrock let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Shamrock moves out of range of the leg kick from Laine.
Shamrock blocks a low kick nicely.
Shamrock tries to counter by closing the distance.
Laine smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Shamrock on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Shamrock chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Laine can pounce on him.
Shamrock bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shamrock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Laine.
Shamrock throws out a counter right but Laine avoids it with no problem.
Shamrock swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Laine looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#T4#
Donk. Laine catches Shamrock right on the button with a cross.
A cross from Laine lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shamrock takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Laine throws a chopping leg kick but Shamrock manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Shamrock throws out a counter right but Laine avoids it with no problem.
Laine misses with a kick to the body.
It seemed like Shamrock was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Laine throws a jab when Shamrock was well out of range.
Shamrock lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Laine misses with an uppercut.
Shamrock is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Laine with a body shot.
Shamrock waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Laine.
Laine throws a right hand that misses
and Laine takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Laine motions for Shamrock to come forward. Laine throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Musta Laine dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Shamrock slips under a jab.
Laine throws a jab when Shamrock was well out of range.
Laine 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.
Shamrock throws out a counter right but Laine avoids it with no problem.
Laine lands with a good body shot.#TD#
Laine shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Shamrock is looking to escape.
Shamrock has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES2#
Shamrock manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Laine swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A little jabbing left from Shamrock on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Laine throws a right hand that misses
and Shamrock connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Laine. #T1#
Laine throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Shamrock's waist but Shamrock gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Laine off to one side.
Shamrock checks the leg kick nicely there.
Shamrock takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A slow jab from Laine misses its intended target.
Shamrock appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A lazy body kick from Laine
letting Shamrock counter with a right hand. #ROC2#
Laine is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Musta Laine has been cut.
Shamrock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Laine.
Shamrock steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Laine.
Oh Laine is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Shamrock finds Laine's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Laine flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Shamrock lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Laine will be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bobby Shamrock!
An out of breath Bobby Shamrock thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: GAMMA#668 Diehard v Laine
Date: Oct 21, 2017

#R1#
Diehard takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Diehard has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Phoenix Fight Team in the buildup to the fight.
A low kick from Laine is predictable there #TD#
and Diehard counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Diehard won't allow Laine to sweep him here.
Laine working a defensive guard here.
Diehard showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Laine keeping full guard, as Diehard tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laine is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Diehard won't allow Laine to sweep him here.
Diehard stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Laine swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Diehard passes into half guard.
Diehard wants to take a breather but Laine is having none of it.
Diehard prevents Laine from improving his position.#SUB#
Diehard is working for a kimura but Laine is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Laine regains full guard. Nicely done.
Laine can't keep his opponent in guard - Diehard advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T2#
Diehard is looking to advance position but Laine won't allow it. #SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Diehard is trying to work for a kimura but Laine is defending well. #SUB#
Laine is defending against the submission attempts here by Diehard.
Laine is refusing to be controlled, as Diehard sits in half guard.
Diehard works his way into side control. #T3#
Laine wants to control but Diehard postures up.#SUB#
Diehard wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Laine, who protects the arm well.
Laine sneaks back into half guard.
Diehard wants to advance to full mount but Laine doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. #SUB2#
Laine looking for a guillotine here but Diehard defends easily.
Diehard passes into half guard. #T4#
Diehard wants to pass the guard but Laine is defending well.
Diehard is working hard here to advance position.
Laine makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Laine.
Diehard wants to control from the top but Laine keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diehard tries to free his leg and advance position but Laine is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bruce Diehard dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Laine has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Diehard finds it's way round the side to connect with Laine's head.
Laine misses with a low kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Laine - that will leave a mark!
Musta Laine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diehard keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Laine.
Diehard blocks a low kick nicely.
Diehard smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Laine throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Diehard ducks under a wild hook from Laine.
Laine gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Diehard dives in for a single leg takedown but Laine sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Laine misses with a series of wild punches.
Diehard was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Diehard dodges the punch combination from Laine.
Diehard scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Laine misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
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!
Diehard thows a left - swing and a miss!
Diehard takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #T1#
Laine throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Diehard scores with a body shot.
Laine drops his hands momentarily and Diehard takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Diehard looks to throw the jab but Laine is out of range.
Diehard blocks a leg kick.
Diehard thuds his right hand into Laine's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Laine throws a leg kick
and Diehard makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Diehard connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Laine's hands.
Diehard wants to clinch up but Laine keeps it at a distance.
Laine checks a leg kick.
Laine throws a solid leg kick but Diehard takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Laine.
Diehard just misses with a punch to the body.
Diehard tries to clinch up.
Diehard tries to clinch
and Laine counters with a nice uppercut.
Laine scores with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diehard checks a leg kick.
Diehard swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Diehard has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Diehard there as he acknowledges the shot.#T2#
Diehard throws an overhand right that lands on Laine's shoulder, as Laine tries to avoid the shot.
Diehard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Laine manages to avoid it.
Diehard is looking to slow Laine down with leg kicks. #TD#
Diehard shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Laine is trying to defend but Diehard finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Diehard is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Diehard is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Laine can do to turn this around?
Laine is refusing to be controlled, as Diehard sits in half guard.
Laine trying to control from the bottom. #SUB#
Diehard is trying to work for a kimura but Laine is defending well.
Diehard wants to take a breather but Laine is having none of it. #T3##SUB2#
Laine looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Diehard looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Laine is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Laine looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Diehard tries to pass to full mount but Laine defends it.
Diehard stalling away here and it's allowed Laine to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Laine wants to sweep but no luck.
Diehard forces his way into half guard.
Diehard trying to mount his opponent but Laine defends it. #SUB#
Diehard is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Laine has managed to free his arm - good work.
Diehard trying to mount his opponent but Laine defends it.
Laine is looking to control Diehard's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Laine avoid being mounted?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bruce Diehard dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Laine uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Diehard.
Diehard is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A jab from Diehard misses.
Diehard scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Laine buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A jab from Diehard misses.
Laine is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Diehard.
Laine throws a leg kick but Diehard sees it coming and moves out of range.
Laine with a nice cross.
Laine moves out of range of the strikes.
Laine feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Diehards jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laine with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A punch lands to the side of Diehard 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Laine drops his hands momentarily and Diehard takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Laine uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diehard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Laine misses the shot to the body.
Laine throws a lazy right hand but Diehard sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Diehard appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T1#
Laine thows a left - swing and a miss!
Laine blocks a jab.#TD#
Diehard looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Laine trying to hold on to Diehard's head to control him but Diehard postures up. #SUB#
Diehard is working for a submission of some sort.
Diehard working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Laine's thigh. Laine counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Diehard stands and throws Laine's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T2#
Laine prevents Diehard from moving into mount.
Laine sneaks back into half guard.#SUB#
Diehard is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Laine defends it well.
Laine is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Diehard's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Diehard's back!
Diehard rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diehard manages to get to full guard.
Diehard looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Laine missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Laine with a nice head shot there.
Laine preventing the sweep.
Laine postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Laine with a nice head shot there.#SUB#
Diehard looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Laine postures up and lands a big shot to Diehard's brow. #T4#
Laine lands a couple of elbows.#SUB#
Diehard is looking for a triangle here but Laine uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Laine grinds an elbow into Diehard's temple.
Laine scores with a couple of short elbows.
Laine trying to control the action but Diehard is working from the bottom.
Laine lands some shots froms side control.
Laine landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Diehard manages to get back to half guard.
Laine wants to control but Diehard is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Musta Laine really dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R4#
A solid leg kick lands there for Laine.
Diehard lands an overhand right.
A leg kick checked by Diehard.
Diehard lands with a nice body punch.
A slow jab from Laine misses its intended target.
Laine steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Diehard.
The fighters circling - Laine throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Diehard tests Laine's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Laine lands an overhand right.
Laine throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Diehard.
Diehard changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Laine throws a lazy right hand but Diehard sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diehard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Laine fails with a takedown attempt.
Laine defending well as Diehard loads up on a big left hand.
A little jabbing left from Laine on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Diehard takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T1#
Diehard throws a big shot that misses.
Diehard lands a jab to Laine's midsection.
Diehard moves away from the strike by Laine.
Laine throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Laine moves forwards but Diehard connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Laine lands a leg kick that knocks Diehard off balance momentarily.
Laine misses with a hook. Diehard ducked under it nicely.
Diehard shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Laine eats them both and turns towards Diehard to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Laine swats away the attempt to clinch by Diehard.
Diehard misses with a takedown
and Laine counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Diehard takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Laine takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Diehard drops his hands momentarily and Laine takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Laine misses the jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Diehard.#T2#
Laine tries to land a body kick
and Diehard connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Diehard steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Laine.
Laine scores with the left hand. Diehard knows he should have avoided that one.
Diehard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Laine manages to avoid it.
Diehard throws a hook but Laine avoids it easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Laine.
Good standup being displayed there by Laine as he connects with a hook.
Diehard slips a jab from Laine.
Diehard throws the left hand but Laine avoids the punch easily.
Laine lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Laine looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Diehard blocks a low kick nicely.
Diehard scores with a nice right hand.
Musta Laine seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD#
Diehard bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Diehard trying to control the action but Laine is working from the bottom.
Laine is trying to control Diehard's posture but Diehard avoids it. #T3#
Laine is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Diehard tries for a kimura but Laine is defending well.
Laine has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Diehard tries to move into full mount but can't pass Laine's legs.
Diehard advances to full mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Diehard is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Laine is surviving well by controlling Diehard's body position as best he can.
Laine sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Laine tries to roll over but Diehard keeps him under control.
Laine manages to get to full guard.
Diehard stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Laine swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Bruce Diehard will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R5#
Laine looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Diehard drops down looking for a counter takedown but Laine sprawls and moves away.
A swing and a miss from Diehard.
Laine throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Laine looks to land a left hand but Diehard moved out of range nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Laine misses the target.
Diehard fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Laine gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Diehard slips under a jab.
Diehard throwing a counter right hand but Laine manages to avoid it.
Diehard misses with the combination.
Laine tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Diehard takes a swing at Laine's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diehard slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Diehard takes one to the side of the head.
Diehard ducks under a wild hook from Laine.
Diehard appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Diehard on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Diehard uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Laine.
Diehard was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T1#
Laine lands an overhand right.
Diehard slips a straight right by Laine.
Diehard tries to counter by clinching up but Laine breaks away and moves out of range.
Diehard defending well as Laine loads up on a big left hand. #CL#
Diehard has managed to clinch.
Laine fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Laine misses with the head strike.
Good body shot from Laine.
Diehard fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Diehard tries to stall but Laine uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Laine swings wildly with an uppercut but Diehard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diehard makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Laine tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Diehard fails to land.
Laine has a couple of punches blocked by Diehard.
Diehard fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Diehard misses with a body punch.
Musta Laine has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A head punch on the inside from Laine fails to land.
Laine scores with an uppercut up the middle.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diehard.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Laine.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diehard.
Diehard lands with a right to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diehard swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Diehard prevents a takedown attempt there.
Bruce Diehard is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Laine working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Laine misses with a hook from the clinch.
Diehard lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Laine misses with a hook from the clinch.
Laine tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3##BC2#
Laine breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Laine moves out of range of the strikes.
Diehard avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Diehard displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Laine throws out the jab.
Laine motions for Diehard to come forward. Laine throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Diehard fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Laine throws a quick inside leg kick.
Laine throws a shot from downtown. Diehard moves away and avoids it.
Diehard misses with a body shot.
Laine steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Diehard.
Diehard throws a hook but Laine blocks it.
Good standup being displayed there by Laine as he connects with a hook.
Diehard moves away from the strike by Laine.
Diehard misses the shot to the body.
Laine just misses with a punch to the body.
Laine ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diehard moves away.#T4#
Diehard avoids a kick to the body.
Diehard lands with a cross.
Laine on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Diehard with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Laine to score with a decent uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Laine uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Diehard.
Diehard lands with a cross.
A big right from Laine misses.
Diehard connects with a nice looking jab.
Diehard misses with a straight left.
Laine drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Diehard lands with a cross.
Diehard throws out a loose jab but Laine uses good head movement to avoid it.
Laine looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Laine gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A telegraphed right hand from Diehard misses the target.
Diehard keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Laine throws a shot from downtown. Diehard moves away and avoids it.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Bruce Diehard.
I think Diehard 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 49:46
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 49:46
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruce Diehard!
Bruce Diehard is the new welterweight champion!
Bruce Diehard was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: GAMMA#665 Laine v Shin
Date: Sep 30, 2017

#R1#
Laine throws a leg kick but Shin checks it.
Shin is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Laine with a body shot.
Laine throws the kick towards the body but Shin avoids it.
Shin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Shin keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Laine is defended easily by Shin.#TD#
Laine shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Shin manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Laine in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shin controls Laine momentarily but Laine frees himself.
Laine has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Shin might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Laine haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T1##SUB2#
Shin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Laine throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Laine connects with a couple of short punches.
Shin controls Laine momentarily but Laine frees himself.
Laine postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Laine landing with the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Shin is looking for a triangle but Laine pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Shin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Laine defends well.
Laine controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T2#
Laine throws a big right hand that misses.
Laine with a nice head shot there.
Laine chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Shin has his foot on Laine's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Laine works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Shin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Laine can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Shin keeping moving, preventing Laine from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Laine cracks Shin with a solid left hand.#T3#
Laine wants to control from the top but Shin keeps moving.
Our spies down at at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic inform us that Shin has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Shin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Laine gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Shin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Laine can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Laine stands up over Shin, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Laine throws a big right hand that misses.
Laine working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Shin is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB2#
Shin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Laine defends well.#T4##SUB2#
Shin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Shin working a defensive guard but Laine passes into half guard.
Laine thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Laine tries to pass the half guard into mount. Shin knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Laine slips a nice elbow through Shin's hands, connecting with Shin's forehead.
Laine seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Laine lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shin keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Musta Laine dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Laine throws out a loose jab but Shin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Laine is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shin can do to turn this around?
A slapping leg kick lands for Laine. #CL2#
Shin rushes Laine and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Shin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Shin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Laine changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Shin fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Laine avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Shin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Laine lands with a hook. Shin tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Shin throws a wild body kick that Laine sees coming a mile off.
Laine blocks a head kick by Shin.
Laine is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laine throws a right and a left that both miss.
Shin lands a nice hook to Laine's body. Laine takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Shin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Laine fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Laine scores with a jab to the head. #T1#
Laine fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Shin.
Laine throws a leg kick
and Shin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #TD#
Laine bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Shin's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Shin is not content to let Laine control the position.
Shin is trying to work for a sweep but Laine has mounted him!
Laine landing shots from mount.
Laine tries to control but Shin wriggling away.
Shin wants to hold on but Laine pushes him away.#T2#
Laine landing strikes, looking to finish!
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!
Laine unloading with bombs!
Shin slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Laine prevents Shin from improving his position.
Laine is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Laine scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Shin is trying to maintain the position but Laine is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Shin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Laine is looking to take a break and control but Shin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Laine lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Shin on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Shin misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Shin is looking for a sweep. Laine is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Laine is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Shin!
Laine is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Shin can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Shin in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. #ROC#
Shin is rocked!
Oooooh, big shot lands for Laine! Shin is hurt baaadly! Laine is firing away with more strikes - Shin is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Musta Laine!
Musta Laine retains his welterweight title!
Musta Laine tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: GAMMA#661 Keenan v Citizen
Date: Sep 09, 2017

#R1#
Volkov swings widly with a right hand
and Laine counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Volkov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Laine has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Volkov lands a nice looking body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Laine.
Laine misses with an attempted mid kick.
Laine scores with a sloppy right hand. Volkov should have avoided that one.
Volkov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Laine circles away quickly and effectively.
Volkov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Laine misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Laine misses with a right hand
and Volkov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Volkov throws a looping overhand right but Laine ducks down to avoid it.
Laine pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Volkov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Laine has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Laine swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Volkov.
Volkov thows a left - swing and a miss!
An inside leg kick lands from Volkov.
Laine slips a jab from Volkov.
Musta Laine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Laine tries to work over Volkov's front leg with a kick but Volkov checks it. #T1#
Volkov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Volkov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Volkov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Laine throws a poor cross that misses
and Volkov counters with a nice low kick that buckles Laine's knee momentarily.
Laine gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Volkov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Laine connects with a solid leg kick.
Laine throws out a loose jab but Volkov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Volkov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Laine connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Laine fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Volkov checks it well.
Volkov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice jab there from Laine.
Laine walks into a jab.
Volkov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Laine moves out of range as Volkov throws a body kick.
Laine jabs Volkov right on the nose. Volkov blinks but takes it well.
It looks like Volkov has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.#T2#
Volkov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Laine thows a left - swing and a miss!
Volkov throws a leg kick that misses.
Laine throws a half hearted mid kick.
Volkov blocks a leg kick.
A low kick from Laine is predictable there
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Volkov loads up on a big right hand but Laine slips the punch.
Laine fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Volkov.
Volkov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Laine at a distance.
Volkov throws a right hand that Laine ducks under and follows up with a left that Laine also avoids with ease.
A little jabbing left from Laine on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Laine throws a combination that misses
and Volkov counters with a good low kick that Laine was not able to check.
Laine lands a nice leg kick that just misses Volkov's sensitive parts.
Laine ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Volkov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Laine can pounce on him.
Volkov throws a jab but it's blocked by Laine.
Volkov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Laine on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Volkov. Volkov obviously looking to wear him down. #T3#
A jab from Volkov misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Laine darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Volkov moves out of range of the strikes.
Volkov throws a body shot but no joy.
Laine shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Laine with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Volkov to score with a decent uppercut.
Volkov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Laine blocks a jab.
Volkov missing with a left hand there. Laine was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Volkov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Laine darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Laine slips under a jab from Volkov.
Volkov avoids the body shot from Laine.
An attempted straight right counter from Volkov misses the target.
Volkov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ilya Mstislav Volkov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Volkov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Volkov moves out of range of the body kick from Laine. #T4#
Volkov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Laine's hands.
Laine looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A nice leg kick lands there from Volkov.
Laine throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Laine moves away from the strike by Volkov. #TD2#
Laine shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Volkov is trying to defend but Laine finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Laine 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 battling for position here. Volkov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Laine tries to free his leg and advance position but Volkov is retaining full guard.
Volkov is looking to stand up but Laine isn't so interested in that idea.
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 Ilya Mstislav Volkov will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Laine doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Laine attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Laine attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Laine fails to land with a series of punches.
Volkov appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Volkov 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.
Laine misses with a body shot.
Laine rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Volkov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Volkov staying out of range there.
Laine misses with a head kick.
Laine misses with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkov misses with an uppercut. Laine saw that one coming.
Laine tries to score with a low kick but Volkov moves his leg out of the way.
Volkov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Laine throws a low kick but Volkov avoids it.
Volkov thuds his right hand into Laine's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Laine swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Volkov counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Laine jabs at Volkov's body.#T1#
Laine misses the shot to the body.
Volkov thows a left - swing and a miss!
A jab from Laine misses.
Volkov jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Volkov slips a jab and a cross from Laine.
Laine getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Laine pushes Volkov away with a front kick.
Laine on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Laine's jab looks to have found its range, popping Volkov under the eye.
Laine keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Laine misses with a wild body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Volkov misses the target.
Laine moves out of range of the strikes.
Volkov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Laine moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Laine delivers a nice body kick.
Laine turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ilya Mstislav Volkov is winning the standup battle so far.
Volkov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A good leg kick by Volkov. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Laine with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Volkov to score with a decent uppercut.
Volkov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Laine connects with a leg kick. Volkov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A solid body kick from Laine.
Laine throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Volkov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Laine pivots, looking for a leg kick but Volkov is out of range and Laine settles back down.
Laine throws a body shot but no joy.
Laine motions for Volkov to come forward. Laine throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jab, jab by Volkov - just one landing.
Laine throws a hook to the side of Volkov's head but Volkov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Volkov throws a jab but it's blocked by Laine.
Laine feints and then cracks Volkov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Volkov down.
Laine takes a swing at Volkov's ribcage but misses.
Volkov half committed to a counter leg kick.
Volkov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Laine.
Volkov fails to land with a series of punches. #T3#
Volkov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Laine connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Volkov scrambles back to his feet.
Sloppy strikes from Laine. Those never looked like landing.
Volkov on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Laine tries to work over Volkov's front leg with a kick but Volkov checks it.
Volkov throwing a counter right hand but Laine manages to avoid it.
Volkov throws a body punch but Laine moves out of range.
An inside leg kick from Volkov misses.
Volkov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Volkov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Laine scores with a jab.
A shot to the liver by Volkov. Beautiful body shot.
Volkov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Volkov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Volkov seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Laine will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Volkov is looking to counter the offense by Laine and move into the clinch.
Laine fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Volkov manages to avoid it.
Volkov wants to slow Laine down by chopping away at his legs.
Laine misses with an uppercut. #T4#
Volkov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Volkov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Laine throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Laine checks the leg kick.
Laine cracks the inside of Volkov's front leg.
Volkov is looking to score with low kicks.
Laine paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Laine scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Volkov ducks under a wild hook from Laine.
A chopping leg kick lands by Volkov.
Laine steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Volkov.
Volkov throws a leg kick but Laine checks it.
Laine misses with an attempted mid kick.
Laine moves out of range of the body kick.
Laine stuns Volkov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Musta Laine showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R3#
Laine looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nice jab there from Laine.
Laine throws an overhand right that lands on Volkov's shoulder, as Volkov tries to avoid the shot.
Laine fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Volkov on the side of the head.
Laine scores with a leg kick.
Volkov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Laine's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Laine scoring well with a low kick there.
A slow jab from Volkov misses its intended target.
Laine misses with a body kick.
Volkov swinging wildly here.
Laine was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laine throws a looping overhand right but Volkov ducks down to avoid it.
Volkov slips under a jab from Laine.
Volkov tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Laine manages to circle out of the way.
Laine lands with an uppercut that bounces Volkov off the cage and back into range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Volkov. Laine does a little dance to reset his feet.
Volkov thumps Laine with a low kick.#T1#
Laine scores with a hook to the body. Volkov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Volkov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Laine.
A telegraphed right hand from Volkov misses the target.
Laine will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Volkov tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Laine manages to circle out of the way.
Volkov missing with a left hand there. Laine was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Laine thows a left - swing and a miss!
Laine takes one to the side of the head.
Volkov defending well as Laine loads up on a big left hand.
Volkov misses with a series of wild punches.
Laine moves into range and connects with a jab.
Volkov throws a front kick aimed at Laine's knee but Laine avoids it well.
Laine dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Volkov. That did some damage!#T2#
Donk. Laine catches Volkov right on the button with a cross.
Laine lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A slapping leg kick lands for Laine.
Laine misses with a looping left.
Donk. Volkov catches Laine right on the button with a cross.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Laine crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Volkov - the referee stops the clock and Laine gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Volkov. Laine manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Laine looks to land a right hand but Volkov moved out of range.
Laine tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Laine rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Volkov counters with a nice low kick that buckles Laine's knee momentarily.
A lazy body kick from Laine #CL#
and Volkov holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC#
Volkov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Volkov misses with a kick to the body.
Laine with the counter takedown but Volkov avoids it easily.
Volkov misses with a hook.
A little jabbing left from Laine on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Laine cracks a nice hook into Volkov's ribs.
Laine misses with an uppercut. Volkov saw that one coming.
Volkov throws a big counter combination but Laine scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Volkov lands with a good body shot.#T3#
Volkov throws a lazy right hand but Laine sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Volkov.
Laine bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Volkov throws a hook but Laine blocks it.
Volkov's corner calls for a 1-2. Volkov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Volkov is looking to chop away at Laine's legs.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Volkov.
Laine throws a hook but Volkov avoids it easily.
An inside leg kick from Laine misses.
Laine throws the left hand but Volkov avoids the punch easily.
Laine lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Laine on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
The fighters circle momentarily. Volkov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Volkov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Laine has time to react.#T4#
Volkov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Laine moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
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!
Volkov lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Laine looks to throw the jab but Volkov is out of range.
Laine ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Volkov cracks Laine with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Laine jabs Volkov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A solid body kick from Laine.
Laine throws a body kick that misses.
Laine misses with a double jab.
Laine tries to score with a low kick but Volkov moves his leg out of the way.
Laine checks a leg kick nicely.
Laine on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Volkov. Volkov obviously looking to wear him down.
Laine throws a quick inside leg kick.
Volkov lands a body shot.
Laine misses with a takedown attempt #CL#
and Volkov counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Ilya Mstislav Volkov did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4#
Laine takes one to the chin there.
Laine throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Volkov counters with a left to the body.
Laine jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Laine is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Volkov.
Volkov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Volkov checks a low kick from Laine.
Volkov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Volkov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Laine has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Laine throws a big shot that misses.
Volkov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkov thows a leg kick but Laine checks it
and Laine counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Volkov thinking.
Volkov on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Volkov scores with a nice right hand.
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!
Laine shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A cross from Laine lands.#T1#
Laine checks a leg kick.
Laine misses with a head kick.
Volkov throws a combination. Laine tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Volkov checks a low kick from Laine.
Volkov scores with a leg kick.
Volkov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Laine lands a body shot.
Volkov takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Laine scores with a nice head shot.
Laine sizes up Volkov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Laine ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Volkov connects with a leg kick. Laine looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Volkov misses with a low kick as Laine jumps back.
Volkov will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Volkov punishes Laine's body with a nice straight punch.
A head kick misses from Volkov. #T2#
Volkov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Laine.
Laine pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Laine.
Laine scores with a decent looking hook.
Volkov lands an overhand right.
Laine takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Volkov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Laine.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Laine, right into the meat.
Laine tries to work over Volkov's front leg with a kick but Volkov checks it.
Laine takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Laine misses with a body kick.
Volkov throws a body shot but no joy.
A head kick by Laine misses
and Volkov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Laine throws a chopping leg kick but Volkov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#T3#
Volkov throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Laine takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Volkov on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Volkov scores with a decent looking hook.
Volkov cracks Laine with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Decent striking displayed by Laine there.
Laine throws a hook to the side of Volkov's head but Volkov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Volkov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Volkov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A chopping leg kick lands by Laine.
Volkov scores with a spinning back kick!
A cross from Laine lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Laine shoots in looking for a takedown. Volkov tries to sprawl out of it but Laine keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Volkov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T4#
Laine clobbers Volkov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Volkov avoids the head kick by Laine.
Laine scores with a nice head shot.
Volkov throws a lazy right hand but Laine sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Volkov checks a leg kick.
Volkov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Laine finds it's way round the side to connect with Volkov's head.
Volkov throws a lazy right hand but Laine sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Laine stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Laine walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Laine cracks Volkov with an open hand slap.
Volkov ducks under a wild hook from Laine.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Musta Laine will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Laine throws out a loose jab but Volkov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Volkov scores with a leg kick.
Laine looks to land a left hand but Volkov moved out of range nicely.
Volkov lands a glancing blow to the side of Laine's head.
Volkov misses the jab.
Laine tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Laine connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Volkov momentarily.
Good shot there by Laine.
Laine throws a hook but Volkov avoids it easily.
Volkov throws a hook to the side of Laine's head but Laine sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Laine throws out a counter right but Volkov avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laine scores with a nice strike.
Laine tries to land a front kick but Volkov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Volkov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Laine.
Volkov avoids a kick to the body.
Laine throws a body punch but Volkov moves out of range. #T1#
Volkov throws a leg kick which misses Laine's front leg but catches the back leg as Laine tries to avoid it.
Volkov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Laine displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Volkov throws out the jab.
Volkov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Laine.
Volkov tries to counter by clinching up but Laine breaks away and moves out of range.
Laine throws the left hand but Volkov avoids the punch easily.
Laine throws a good cross that connects.
Volkov thuds a left hand into Laine's body.
Volkov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Volkov lands with a kick to the temple. Laine shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Volkov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Volkov looks to land a right hand but Laine moved out of range.
Volkov looks for the body kick but Laine saw that one coming.
Volkov walks into a left hand.
Laine scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Laine lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Laine throws a wild body kick that Volkov sees coming a mile off.
Laine thuds a left hand into Volkov's body.
Volkov thuds his right hand into Laine's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Volkov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Laine throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Volkov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Volkov appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Volkov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Laine is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Laine staying out of range there.
Volkov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Laine.
Laine slips under a jab.
Laine connects with a looping right hand.
Volkov throws a right and a left that Laine avoids nicely.
Volkov staying out of range there.
Volkov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Volkov throws a leg kick but Laine sees it coming and moves out of range. #T3#
Laine throws out a loose jab but Volkov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Volkov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Laine dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Volkov. That did some damage!
Laine uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Volkov has time to react.
A big right from Laine misses.
Laine misses with a lunging right hand
and Volkov counters with a nice uppercut.
Volkov walks into a straight right hand from Laine.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Laine crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Volkov - the referee stops the clock and Laine gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Volkov. Laine manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Volkov walks into a jab.
Volkov cracks Laine with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Laine.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Laine is trying to ground and pound but Volkov uses the momentary lack of control by Laine to regain half guard.
Volkov is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Laine scores with a couple of nice shots.#T4##SUB2#
Laine is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Volkov is looking to escape.
Volkov wants to get back to full guard.
Laine works his way into full mount!
Laine looking to control but Volkov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 47:48
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 47:48
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Musta Laine!
Musta Laine is the new welterweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Musta Laine started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
In defeat, Ilya Mstislav Volkov stepped up to the mic, saying 'Stepping up to fight a LHW was great challenge for me, i want to say thanks to my opponent, and good job!'.

Event: GAMMA#656 Goodman v Diehard
Date: Aug 19, 2017

#R1#
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Laine. Williams shrugs it off though.
Laine has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Williams ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Laine keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little jabbing left from Laine on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Williams misses with a leg kick.
Laine tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Laine throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Williams throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Laine throws the left hand but Williams avoids the punch easily.
Williams takes one to the chin there.
Williams connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Williams definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Laine uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Williams has time to react.#CL2#
Laine closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Laine pushes Williams back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Williams throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Williams is trying to push Laine away but Laine has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Williams breaks the clinch.
Williams swats away the attempt to clinch by Laine.
Laine fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Laine misses with a body shot. #T1#
Laine throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Laine pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Williams stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Williams connects with the punch.
Nice defenses there by Laine.
Williams swings for the body but Laine moves out of range.
Laine misses with a series of wild punches.
A little feinted left hand from Williams on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Laine defending well as Williams loads up on a big left hand.
Laine tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Williams manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Laine misses with a head kick.
A little feinted left hand from Williams on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Williams delivers a nice body kick.
Jab from Laine.
Laine tries to clinch there but Williams circles away.
It looked like Williams was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Laine.
Crunch! Williams slams his shin into Laine's torso.
Laine shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Williams moves out of range as Laine throws a body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Williams avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Laine takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Williams , right into the meat. #T2#
Nice uppercut there from Laine.
Williams misses with a body shot.
Laine throws the left hand but Williams avoids the punch easily.
Williams turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Williams misses with a wild body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Williams .
Williams misses the shot to the body.
Laine misses with a looping left.
Williams is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Williams throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Laine ducks under a wild hook from Williams .
Laine swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Williams lands with a right hand.
Williams swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice cross by Laine.
Williams is looking to wear down Laine with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#CL2#
Williams gets tackled into the cage by Laine. Laine maintains the clinch.
Williams tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Laine's elbow.
Williams tries to work over Laine's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Williams .
Laine lands with a light punch inside.
Laine lands a body shot in the clinch. #T3#
Laine lands a body shot.
Williams tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Laine works on Williams 's body with a couple of short punches.
Williams throws a head punch that misses.
Williams tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Laine's elbow.
A right handed body shot lands from Laine.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Laine.
Laine tries to throw a body punch but Williams avoids it by throwing Laine back against the cage.
Laine working aggressively here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Williams .
Laine pushes Williams back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Williams fails to land.
Williams scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Williams misses with a body punch.
Laine lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Williams has a couple of punches blocked by Laine.
Laine lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Laine scores with a nice hook to the head.
Williams is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Laine scores with a shot to the side of Williams 's head.
Laine lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Williams .#T4#
Laine has Williams pressed against the cage, preventing Williams from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Laine cracks Williams with a nice body shot.
Williams is breathing heavily.
Laine lands a right hand that snaps the head of Williams backwards.
Laine lands with a short shot to the head.
A body shot lands from Laine.
Laine misses with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Laine.
Still in the clinch, Laine scores with a nice short uppercut.
Laine misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Laine digs a right hand into Williams 's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Williams 's gas tank.
Laine fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Laine throws a punch but it's blocked by Williams . #BC#
Williams breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Laine thuds his right hand into Williams 's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A lazy left from Laine finds it's target.
Williams scores with the left hand. Laine knows he should have avoided that one.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head kick by Laine misses
and Williams cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Laine tries to clinch up but Williams circles away and keeps his distance.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Laine jabs Williams to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Williams keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Musta Laine dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Williams misses the body punch
and Laine counters with a straight right hand.
Williams swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Laine tries to counter by closing the distance.
Williams lands with a straight right. Laine didn't see that one coming.
Laine throws a nice outside leg kick.
Williams gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Laine.
The fighters circling - Williams throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Laine wants to counter with a clinch but Williams pushes him away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Williams . Laine does a little dance to reset his feet.
Williams thows a left - swing and a miss!
Laine takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Williams throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Laine throws an off balance right hand
and Williams counters with a right hand to the body.
Williams blocks the body kick.
Williams takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Williams blocks a jab.
Laine tries to work over Williams 's front leg with a kick but Williams checks it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Williams tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Laine was well out of range. Poor timing from Williams .
Laine connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Laine is looking to slow Williams down with leg kicks.
Laine lands a jab to the head. #T1#
Laine ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Williams just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice cross by Williams .
Laine has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Williams fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Laine manages to avoid it.
Laine wants to counter with a clinch but Williams pushes him away.
Williams throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Laine uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Williams .
Stanly Williams is winning the standup battle so far.
Laine fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Williams .
Williams throws a body punch but Laine moves out of range.
Williams sets himself, and Laine steps forward looking for the clinch! Williams avoids it this time.
Williams throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Williams missing with a left hand there. Laine was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Williams fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Laine manages to avoid it.
Laine throws out a powerful jab.
Williams connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Laine's hands.
Williams throws a lazy right hand but Laine sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Williams throws a leg kick that misses.
Laine tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Williams with a nice cross.
Laine feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Williams 's calf.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Laine is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Laine is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Williams .
It looked like Williams wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Williams just misses with a punch to the body.
Laine slips a straight right by Williams .
Laine doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Williams uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Laine.
Laine scores with the left hand. Williams knows he should have avoided that one.
Laine doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Laine looks to score with a jab to the body but Williams is just out of range.
Williams lands with a good body shot.
Laine misses with a head kick.
Williams misses with an uppercut. Laine saw that one coming.
Laine pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Laine checks the leg kick nicely there.
Williams throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Laine scores with a nice head shot.
Laine missing with a left hand there. Williams was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Williams checks a low kick from Laine.
Williams throws a big shot that misses.#T3#
Laine ducks under a wild hook from Williams .
Laine misses with a head kick.
Williams walks into a stiff left hand from Laine.
Williams avoids the head kick by Laine.
Laine keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice jab there from Laine.
Williams tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Laine was well out of range. Poor timing from Williams .
Laine replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Williams blocks it well.
Laine lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #ROC2#
Williams is rocked!
Laine ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Oh Williams is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A big right from Williams misses.
Williams seems to have got his legs back now.
Williams scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Williams throws the kick towards the body but Laine avoids it.
Williams uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Laine.
Williams scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Williams throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Laine misses with a looping right.#T4#
Laine tries to bum rush Williams with a series of wild strikes but Williams uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Williams takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Laine lands a jab.
Williams connects with a solid leg kick.
Williams misses with a body shot.
Laine pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Williams pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Williams throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Laine swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Laine fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Williams .
Williams misses with a straight left.
A jab from Williams misses.
Laine throws a nice looking combination but Williams bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Laine pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Williams connects with a body shot.#CL2#
Laine moves into the clinch.
Williams tries to throw a body punch but Laine avoids it by throwing Williams back against the cage.
Laine tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Musta Laine will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Laine tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Williams swings away with a body shot that misses
and Laine counters with a nice uppercut.
Williams lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Williams tests Laine's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Laine lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Williams . Laine does a little dance to reset his feet.
Laine throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Laine connects with a solid leg kick.
Williams throws a low kick but Laine moves out of range easily.
Laine misses with a straight left.
Williams ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Laine moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That kick from Laine tenderised Williams 's leg. Williams is trying to keep his angry face on.#CL2#
Laine has Williams up against the cage in a clinch.
Laine lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Williams backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Williams wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC#
Williams pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Laine cracks Williams with a right hand to the side of the head.#T1#
Williams takes one to the chin there.
Williams takes one to the side of the head.
Laine is looking to clinch.
Williams is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Laine throws a hook to the side of Williams 's head but Williams sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
An attempted straight right counter from Williams misses the target.
Williams circles away from the clinch attempt.
Williams half committed to a counter leg kick.
Laine looks for the body kick but Williams saw that one coming.
Williams throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Williams throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Laine flicks out a counter leg kick but Williams steps away.
Williams fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Laine manages to avoid it.
It seemed like Laine was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Laine throws a head kick but Williams moves out of range.
Williams thuds a left hand into Laine's body.
Laine misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Williams .
Williams on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Laine. Laine obviously looking to wear him down.
Williams slips a jab from Laine.
Laine slips under a jab.
Williams throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Laine throws out a loose jab but Williams uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stanly Williams has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Williams changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice defenses there by Laine.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Laine fails with an attempt to clinch.
Williams scores with a sloppy right hand. Laine should have avoided that one.
Laine uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Williams .
Williams swings for the body but Laine moves out of range.
Laine throws a leg kick which misses Williams 's front leg but catches the back leg as Williams tries to avoid it.
Williams is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Williams walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Laine scoring well with a low kick there.
Williams scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A jab from Williams misses.
A big left from Williams misses.
Williams throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#CL2#
Laine moves into the clinch successfully.
Laine lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Laine can't find room to land a body shot as Williams controls the action. #T3#
Laine blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Laine.
Williams prevents a body shot from Laine.
Laine misses with a hook to the ribs.
Laine blocking some punches.
Musta Laine seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Williams blocking some punches.
Williams goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Williams working hard to break the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Laine.
Laine prevents a body shot from Williams .
A head punch blocked on the inside by Laine.
Laine misses with a short punch on the inside.
Williams misses with a hook from the clinch.
Laine throws a punch but it's blocked by Williams .
A head punch blocked on the inside by Williams .
Laine misses with the head strike.
Williams is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Williams blocks an uppercut.
Laine tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
Laine lands a left hand.
Laine throws a head punch that misses.
Williams has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Laine working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Laine tries a body shot but Williams blocks it.
Laine working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short body shot lands from Laine as the two fighters clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Laine fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Laine digs a right hand underneath Williams 's ribcage. Williams let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Laine lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Williams fails to land.
Laine lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Laine lands a hook that snaps the head of Williams backwards.
A shot in the inside from Laine.
Laine lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Williams backwards.
Laine lands with a right to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Laine.
A short right from Laine on the inside.
Laine pushes Williams back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Laine misses with a short punch on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Musta Laine comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Laine 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Musta Laine!
After the fight, Musta Laine was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
Stanly Williams spoke after the fight, saying 'I have to go poop'.

Event: GAMMA#652 Sito v Emelienko
Date: Aug 05, 2017

#R1#
Genia scores with a punch to the head.
Laine scores with a decent looking hook.
Laine's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Laine duly obliges.
A good leg kick by Laine.
Laine looks to land a body kick but Genia moved away.
Genia tries to counter by clinching up but Laine breaks away and moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Laine.
Genia is looking to clinch.
Genia doesn't manage to clinch there - Laine circles away.
Genia misses with a straight right.
Genia throws a jab when Laine was well out of range.
Genia getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CUT#
It looks like Musta Laine has been cut.
Genia is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Laine. #CL#
Genia moves into the clinch successfully.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Laine blocks a body shot from Genia.
Genia slows down the pace here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Laine.
Genia tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Laine lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Genia backwards. #T1#
Laine misses with a body punch.
Genia lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Genia lands with a left to the head.
Laine misses with some punches. #BC2#
Laine breaks from the clinch.
Genia has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Laine.
Laine scores with a jab.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Laine 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.
Laine ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Genia moves away.
Genia misses the body punch
and Laine counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Genia fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Laine manages to avoid it.
Genia jabs at Laine's body.
Laine lands a jab to the head.
Laine on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Laine misses with a takedown attempt - Genia sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A jab from Laine misses.
Genia fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Laine has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Genia on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Laine. Laine obviously looking to wear him down. #T2##TD2#
Laine gets a takedown into half guard.
Genia blocking the ground and pound attempt from Laine.
Genia works his way to full guard. Good work.
Laine won't allow Genia to sweep him here.
Genia working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Laine.
Laine trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Laine in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Laine missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Laine loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T3#
Laine throwing strikes from guard but Genia blocks nicely.
Genia has his hands on Laine's head, controlling the position.
Laine keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Genia's head.
Genia seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Laine trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Genia working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Laine.
Laine has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Genia preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Laine is in close to Genia's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T4#
Genia is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Laine works his way to full guard. Good work.
Laine looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Laine looking to control.
Genia'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.
Genia trying to control the position from guard on top but Laine is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Laine tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Genia got a little sloppy there for a moment and Laine has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Genia has managed to get both his arms back between Laine's legs - danger averted.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Musta Laine will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Musta Laine's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
A punch combination from Genia misses.
Genia swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Genia takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Genia looks to score with a jab to the body but Laine is just out of range.
Genia takes a jab right on the kisser.
Genia throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Laine throws the left hand but Genia avoids the punch easily.
Laine swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Musta Laine seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Genia uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Genia takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Genia tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice takedown defense from Genia. No joy for Laine on that attempt.
Genia buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Genia misses with a straight left.
Laine thinks about the counter body kick.
Laine staying out of range there.
Laine only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Genia tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Laine paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Laine fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Laine is looking to slow Genia down with leg kicks.
Laine connects with a solid leg kick. #T1#
Genia throws the left hand but Laine avoids the punch easily.
Laine is looking to score with low kicks.
Genia misses with a lunging right hand
and Laine makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A swing and a miss from Genia.
Laine stuns Genia with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Genia takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Laine shoots for a double leg takedown but Genia sprawls well. He's pushed Laine's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Genia connects with a looping right hand.
Laine throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Laine stalks Genia and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Genia's face. Genia staggers backwards, shaken.
Laine throws a leg kick
and Genia connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#KD2#
Oooh a lovely combination from Laine sends Genia down but not out. Laine dives into side control looking to finish. #ROC2#
Genia is rocked!
Genia is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Oh Genia is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Laine grinds an elbow into Genia's temple. #T2#
Laine in side control, throwing shots but Genia defends.
Laine throwing strikes but Genia manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Genia seems to have got his legs back now.
Laine is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Laine is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Genia's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Musta Laine has got the better of the ground game so far.
Laine is trying to control but can't.
Laine manages to get to full guard.
Laine has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Genia has passed into side control. #T3#
Genia is looking to take a break and control but Laine is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Laine can't do much from the bottom here.
Genia wants to lay and pray for a moment but Laine keeps working.
Laine has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Laine tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Genia wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Laine gets back to half guard.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Laine wants to control but Genia is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Laine tries to get to full guard but Genia has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Laine looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Laine is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Musta Laine showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Musta Laine's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Laine scores with a shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Laine.
Laine lands with a shot to the body.
Laine sizes up Genia with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Genia takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Genia tries to clinch there but Laine circles away.
Laine scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Genia moves in looking to clinch but Laine pushes him off.
Genia tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Laine manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Genia misses with a wild combination.
Laine fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Genia thows a leg kick but Laine checks it #TD2#
and Laine counters with a shoot takedown. Genia fights it but they end up in guard.
Genia trying to keep a closed guard but Laine is proving a slippery customer.
Laine looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T1#
Laine working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Laine is looking to work some ground and pound but Genia has wrist control.
Laine throwing strikes from guard but Genia blocks nicely.
Laine throws a big elbow that misses.
Laine wants to control from the top but Genia keeps moving.
Laine postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Will Genia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Laine working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Laine cracks Genia with a solid left hand.
Genia working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Laine.
Laine missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Laine postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Laine in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Laine lands a couple of digs.
Genia looking for a sweep. Not yet Genia, not yet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Laine trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Laine working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Laine throws a strike but Genia rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T3#
Laine looking for a sweep. Not yet Laine, not yet.
Laine looking to control. #SUB2#
Laine is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Laine throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Laine not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Laine wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Genia is now in half guard.
Laine is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Laine wants to control but Genia is keeping busy.
Laine moves into full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Laine looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

And that's the end of the fight!
Musta Laine comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Laine 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Musta Laine!
A very excited looking Musta Laine rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: GAMMA#647 Wolek v Citizen
Date: Jul 15, 2017

#R1#
Symons's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Laine connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Symons scrambles back to his feet.
We've been hearing reports that Laine has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#TD2#
Symons manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Laine on his heels. He'll look to pass Laine's guard now, I'm sure.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Symons not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Laine throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Laine looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Laine utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Symons would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Symons wants to control from the top but Laine keeps moving.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T1##SUB#
Laine is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Laine will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Symons trying to control but Laine is working from the bottom.
Symons preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Laine looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Laine is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Symons is aware though and is defending well.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Laine keeping moving, preventing Symons from controlling successfully.
Symons is stalling in the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Symons closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Symons lands in his opponent's guard.
Laine lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Symons pulls Laine in close to prevent any damage.
Laine postures up. #T3#
Laine being controlled here momentarily.
Symons not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Laine works over Symons with some ground and pound from guard.
Symons manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Laine manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Laine looking for a sweep. Not yet Laine, not yet.
Symons looking to sit in guard and control but Laine gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T4#
Symons working a defensive guard here.
Symons might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Laine haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Laine postures up and lands a big shot to Symons's brow.
Symons throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Laine landing some decent shots from guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Symons wants to get back to his feet but Laine is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Symons not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
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 Musta Laine will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Laine closes the distance and pushes Symons back into the cage.#TD2#
Symons ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Symons no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Laine postures up.
Symons is pulling down on Laine's head. It's preventing any offense from Laine, at least for the moment.
Symons is trying to control the position but Laine postures up.
Symons wants to sweep but no luck.
Laine with a flurry of punches that miss.
Graeme Symons has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Symons wants to sweep here but Laine controlling him for the moment.
Laine keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Symons's head.#T1#
Symons has momentary wrist control but Laine slips an elbow through the middle.
Laine tries to free his leg and advance position but Symons is retaining full guard.
Laine passes Symons's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Laine is trying to control. Symons wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Symons avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Laine.
Symons is looking to improve his position.
Laine is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Symons can do to turn this around?
Laine throwing shots but Symons is blocking nicely.
Laine throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Symons is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Laine's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Laine's back!#SUB2#
Symons goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Laine escapes and is now in half guard on top. #T2#
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. Laine connects with a nice short shot to Symons's temple.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Laine lands a nice short elbow.
Symons is refusing to be controlled, as Laine sits in half guard.
Symons is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Laine scores with a couple of nice shots.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Symons is looking to improve his position.
Laine works his way into side control. #T3#
Laine lands an elbow.
Laine is working Symons over with some ground and pound from side control.
Symons struggling a bit here.
Laine 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.
Laine is putting a hurting on Symons here, landing some big shots from side control.
The strikes coming from Laine are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Laine landing a few strikes.
Laine is working Symons over with some ground and pound from side control. #T4#
Laine is looking to take a break and control but Symons is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Symons taking punishment in the form of punches.
Laine wants to lay and pray for a moment but Symons keeps working.
Symons keeping his opponent close.
Symons regains half guard, as Laine was trying to land strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Musta Laine dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Symons looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Laine!
Laine tries to buck Symons off but Symons is having none of it.
Symons tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #SUB2#
Symons tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laine tries to buck Symons off but Symons is having none of it.#T1#
Symons taking a break here but Laine is having none of it and regains half guard.
Laine regains full guard. Nicely done.
Laine has a closed guard, preventing Symons from standing up.
Symons won't allow Laine to sweep him here.
Laine working a defensive guard here.
Symons pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Laine is keeping the position for now. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Laine working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Symons doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Symons manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Laine is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Symons moves into full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Symons is on top in guard. #REVB#
Symons engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T3#
Graeme Symons has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Symons stands up over Laine, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Symons preventing the sweep. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Symons working some strikes from top position.
Laine can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Symons controls the pace.
Symons throws a big right hand that misses.
Symons trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Symons pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Laine is keeping the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Symons got a little sloppy there for a moment and Laine has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Symons has managed to get both his arms back between Laine's legs - danger averted.
Laine wants to sweep here but Symons controlling him for the moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
Graeme Symons comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Laine 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Musta Laine!
Musta Laine decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: GAMMA#644 Origi v Defoe
Date: Jul 01, 2017

#R1#
Pierno misses with a few strikes there.
And Laine tries to counter it with a takedown but Pierno pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Laine fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Laine moves out of range as Pierno strikes.
Musta Laine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Laine avoids the body shot from Pierno.
Laine throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It looked like Pierno wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Pierno moves out of range as Laine throws a body kick.
Pierno misses with a hook. Laine ducked under it nicely. #TD2#
Laine fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Pierno sprawls well initially but Laine persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Laine is nestled in close to Pierno, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Laine missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Pierno is looking to control Laine's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pierno avoid being mounted?
Laine stalling away here and it's allowed Pierno to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Laine is in close to Pierno's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Laine wants to control from the top but Pierno keeps moving. #T1##SUB#
Pierno has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Laine can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Pierno working for a triangle but Laine defends it easily.
Laine wants to control from the top but Pierno keeps moving.
Laine lands a couple of elbows.
Laine cracks Pierno with a solid left hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pierno can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Laine controls the pace.
Laine throws a big elbow that misses. #T2#
Laine lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Laine won't allow Pierno to sweep him here.
Laine postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Laine trying to control but Pierno is working from the bottom.
Pierno trying to keep a closed guard but Laine is proving a slippery customer. #SUB#
Laine is sitting in close to Pierno's body. Pierno has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Laine is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Laine is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Pierno.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Tim Pierno!
A very excited looking Tim Pierno 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: GAMMA#640 Origi v Kakoulis
Date: Jun 10, 2017

#R1#
A punch lands to the side of Laine 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Laine misses with a double jab.
Laine lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Laine doesn't manage to clinch there - DeVanzo circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - DeVanzo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Laine was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Laine throws a right hand that misses
and DeVanzo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Laine throws a right and a left that DeVanzo avoids nicely.
Laine throws a right hand that misses
and DeVanzo makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Laine really felt that one!
Laine fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A big right from DeVanzo misses.
Laine darts in looking for a takedown but DeVanzo gets double underhooks and turns Laine into the cage.
DeVanzo throws a quick counter kick to the body but Laine avoids it.
We've been hearing reports that DeVanzo has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
DeVanzo scores with a kick to the midsection.
Nice body kick from DeVanzo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Laine fakes a jab and throws a low kick but DeVanzo checks it well.
DeVanzo connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Laine gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD#
and DeVanzo counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #SUB2#
Laine is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and DeVanzo defends well.
Laine is trying to keep DeVanzo in close. #T1#
Laine looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but DeVanzo puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
DeVanzo is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Laine manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
DeVanzo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Laine has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, DeVanzo has managed to get both his arms back between Laine's legs - danger averted.
Laine wants to sweep here but DeVanzo controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Laine isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. DeVanzo stacks Laine on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by DeVanzo!#T2#
Laine is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
DeVanzo is looking to take a break and control but Laine is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Laine regains half guard.
Laine is not content to let DeVanzo control the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
DeVanzo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T3#
Laine wants to get back to full guard but DeVanzo has mounted him!
Laine regains half guard.
Laine is looking for a sweep. DeVanzo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
DeVanzo trying to control the action but Laine is working from the bottom.
Laine gets full guard.#SUB2#
Laine throws his legs up looking for a submission but DeVanzo uses it to pass to side control.
Laine is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Laine takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#T4#
DeVanzo scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Laine to see if he's OK.
Laine can't do much from the bottom here.
DeVanzo in side control lands a decent elbow.
Laine is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked DeVanzo off and has taken his back!
Laine is looking to control DeVanzo but DeVanzo is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Laine scores with punches and elbows.
DeVanzo 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.
Laine missing with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Artie DeVanzo dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
DeVanzo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Laine.
DeVanzo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Laine.
DeVanzo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Laine connects with a single shot there.
DeVanzo throws a jab when Laine was well out of range.
Laine misses with an attempted mid kick.
Laine just misses with a punch to the body.
DeVanzo lands a nice looking body kick.#CL#
DeVanzo drives through and clinches with Laine against the cage.
A short left from Laine.
DeVanzo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Laine can do to turn this around?
DeVanzo effectively controlling the action here.
Laine softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeVanzo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Laine looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC#
DeVanzo breaks from the clinch.
DeVanzo looks to score with a jab to the body but Laine is just out of range.
Artie DeVanzo is winning the standup battle so far.
Laine tries to land a leg kick but DeVanzo saw it coming and moves away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
DeVanzo throws the kick towards the body but Laine avoids it.#T1#
DeVanzo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Laine.
Laine tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. DeVanzo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by DeVanzo.
Laine misses with a hook.
Laine closes this distance looking for a takedown but DeVanzo circles away.
Laine moves out of range as DeVanzo throws a body kick.
Laine checks the leg kick.
Laine appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
DeVanzo throws a solid leg kick but Laine takes the impact on his shin and smiles at DeVanzo.
Laine on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Laine throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Laine misses with a hook. DeVanzo ducked under it nicely.
A solid leg kick lands there for DeVanzo.
Laine tries a head kick but it misses.
Laine chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before DeVanzo can pounce on him.
Laine dives in for a single leg takedown but DeVanzo sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
It appears DeVanzo was looking to counter with a kick there.
Artie DeVanzo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Musta Laine.#CL#
DeVanzo has closed the distance and engaged Laine in a clinch.
DeVanzo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Laine. #T2#
DeVanzo cracks Laine with a nice body shot.#BC#
DeVanzo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
DeVanzo tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Laine counters with a straight right hand.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Laine blocks a low kick nicely.
Laine blocks a jab.
DeVanzo misses with an attempted mid kick.
DeVanzo misses with an attempted mid kick.
DeVanzo moves out of range of the body kick.
Laine throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Laine shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with DeVanzo but DeVanzo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
DeVanzo cracks Laine with a right hand to the side of the head.
Laine blocks the body kick.
Laine clobbers DeVanzo with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
DeVanzo tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nice defenses there by Laine.
Laine with the counter takedown but DeVanzo avoids it easily.
Laine thows a left - swing and a miss! #T3#
Laine tries a head kick but it misses.
Laine lands with a good body shot.
DeVanzo getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
DeVanzo connects with a looping right hand.
DeVanzo misses with a body kick.
Laine works DeVanzo's body with a nice hook.
A clash of legs there as Laine blocks the low kick.
Laine misses with a looping left.
A clash of legs there as DeVanzo blocks the low kick.
DeVanzo throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Laine just misses with a punch to the body.
Laine stuffs the takedown attempt from DeVanzo. DeVanzo gets slowly back to his feet.
Laine throws a body shot but no joy.
DeVanzo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Laine has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Laine misses the shot to the body. #T4#
Laine swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by DeVanzo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
DeVanzo tries to land a leg kick but Laine saw it coming and moves away.
DeVanzo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Laine tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
DeVanzo ducks under a wild hook from Laine.
Laine throws a hook to the side of DeVanzo's head but DeVanzo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Laine takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Laine wants to clinch.
Laine throws out a loose jab but DeVanzo uses good head movement to avoid it.
DeVanzo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Laine throws out a loose jab but DeVanzo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Laine with a nice cross.
Laine throws the kick towards the body but DeVanzo avoids it.
The fighters circle momentarily. DeVanzo darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
DeVanzo just misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Artie DeVanzo dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
DeVanzo shoots in but no luck this time.
Laine drops his hands momentarily and DeVanzo takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Laine connects with a good right hand that stumbles DeVanzo. DeVanzo circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Laine tries to clinch but DeVanzo moves out of range.
Laine throws a lazy right hand but DeVanzo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It looked like DeVanzo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Laine lands a nice hook to DeVanzo's body. DeVanzo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Laine throws a hook to the side of DeVanzo's head but DeVanzo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Laine moves out of range as DeVanzo throws a body kick.
Laine lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Laine scores with a jab to the body.
Danga de danga de dang - Laine scores with a four punch combination!
DeVanzo throws a body shot but no joy.
Laine moves out of range as DeVanzo throws a body kick.
DeVanzo misses with a wild body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
DeVanzo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Laine fakes a jab and throws a low kick but DeVanzo checks it well.
DeVanzo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Laine.#T1#
DeVanzo walks into a left hand.
Laine moves out of range of the leg kick from DeVanzo.
Laine has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from DeVanzo.
Laine misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Laine on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Laine shoots in and drives through. DeVanzo sprawls well.
DeVanzo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
DeVanzo feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Laines jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
DeVanzo tries to clinch but Laine is having none of it.
Laine gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
DeVanzo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
DeVanzo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Laine will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Laine swings for the body but DeVanzo moves out of range.
Laine getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
DeVanzo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Good work by Laine as he checks the leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
DeVanzo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T2#
Laine on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Laine throws a lazy body kick #TD#
so DeVanzo counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Laine is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Laine 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#
Laine throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing DeVanzo to regain full guard.
Musta Laine has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
DeVanzo trying to control the position.
Laine with a nice head shot there.
Laine preventing the sweep. #SUB#
DeVanzo has his foot on Laine's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Laine works his way back into a safe position though.#T3#
Laine is working DeVanzo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Laine throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Laine working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Laine in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
DeVanzo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Laine landing some decent shots from guard.
DeVanzo wants to improve his position but instead Laine has moved into half guard.
Laine seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but DeVanzo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T4#
DeVanzo wants to improve his position but Laine is controlling well.
Laine seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but DeVanzo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Laine is nestled in close to DeVanzo, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
DeVanzo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for DeVanzo.
DeVanzo has momentary wrist control but Laine slips an elbow through the middle.
Laine makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Artie DeVanzo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Laine content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #ROC2#
DeVanzo is rocked!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Laine accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Artie DeVanzo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Oh DeVanzo is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Laine working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
Musta Laine comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well DeVanzo has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Artie DeVanzo!
Artie DeVanzo seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: USFC 156
Date: May 13, 2017

#R1#
Silker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Laine moves forwards but Silker connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Laine lands with a straight right. Silker didn't see that one coming.
Laine looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Laine buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Laine lands a jab to Silker's midsection.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Silker lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Laine has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Laine and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Laine thows a left - swing and a miss!
Laine looks to land a body kick but Silker moved away.
Laine tries to land a front kick but Silker steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A head kick misses from Laine.
Laine uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Silker.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Laine, right into the meat.
Laine will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Silker flicks out a counter leg kick but Laine steps away.
Laine thows a body kick. Silker tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Laine pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Silker follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Laine looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Silker buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Silker misses with a low kick.
No joy there for Silker, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
It looked like Laine wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1#
Silker throws a leg kick but Laine sees it coming and moves out of range.
Laine throws a quick counter head kick but Silker was just out of range.
Silker has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Silker missing with a left hand there. Laine was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Silker throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #TD#
Laine fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Silker sprawls well initially but Laine persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Silker blocking the ground and pound attempt from Laine. #SUB2#
Silker looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Laine is thwarting Silker's attempts to control the position.
Laine is pressing down on Silker's thigh, looking to free his foot. Silker is holding on for now.
Laine lands with a punch from half guard. #T2#
Silker keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Laine throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Silker regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Laine.
Laine looking to pass the guard.
Laine controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Laine stands up over Silker, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Laine passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T3#
Laine is staying tight to Silker's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Laine looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Silker is avoiding damage well.
Laine scores with a couple of short elbows.
Silker prevents Laine from moving into mount.
Silker is looking for a sweep.
Silker is not content to let Laine control the position.
Silker wants to control but Laine postures up.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Silker tries to bench press Laine off him but Laine keeps the position.
Laine controlling the position from side mount.
Silker struggling a bit here.
Silker is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Silker defending against the ground and pound.
Laine misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Musta Laine dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Laine moves out of range of the strikes.
Laine is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Silker can do to turn this around?#CL#
Laine has taken the fight to the clinch.
A short right from Laine on the inside.
Laine misses with a hook from the clinch.
Silker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Silker lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC#
Laine breaks the clinch.
Silker scores with a nice right hand.
Laine fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Laine misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Silker.
Silker looks for the body kick but Laine saw that one coming.
Silker throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Silker tries a low kick but Laine avoids it.
Laine slips under a jab.
Laine is looking to land body kicks.
Laine tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Silker manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice defenses there by Laine.#TD#
Laine darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Silker regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Laine. #T1#
Laine looking to sit in guard and control but Silker gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB#
Laine is looking for a triangle here but Silker uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Laine manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Laine controlling the pace. #T2#
Laine winds up and cracks Silker with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Silker works his way to full guard. Good work.
Silker working a defensive guard here.
Laine working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Silker's head.
Laine slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Musta Laine overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Laine accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Silker is trying to keep Laine in close. #T3#
Laine throws a big elbow that misses.
Laine loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Laine trying to control the position from guard on top but Silker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silker working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Laine. #SUB2#
Silker throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Laine escapes and throws Silker's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Silker is trying to get back to half guard.
Laine looks up at the clock and then as Silker takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Laine smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude! #T4#
Laine throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Silker prevents Laine from improving position.
Silker parries the strikes from Laine easily there. Laine is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Silker to escape.
Silker tries to bench press Laine off him but Laine keeps the position.
Silker taking a bit of punishment here - Laine scoring with strikes.
Silker is not content to let Laine control the position.
Laine landing strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Musta Laine dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Silker misses the jab.
Laine tries a head kick but it misses.
Laine lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Laine throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Silker takes a head kick and keeps coming. #CL#
Laine instigates a clinch.
Silker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Laine's elbow.
Silker misses with the head strike.
Silker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Laine.
A right hook to the body lands for Silker.
Silker working aggressively here.
Silker misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A body shot lands from Laine.
Silker struggles to land a body shot inside as Laine controls his hands.
Laine is leaning against Silker and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Laine lands a left hand that snaps the head of Silker backwards.
Laine can't get the takedown.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Laine fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Laine is working for takedown but Silker is calmly controlling the position for now.
Silker lands with a right to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Laine creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Musta Laine has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Silker is looking to control Laine's arms but Laine gets an underhook and turns him. Now Silker has his back to the cage.
Silker misses with a punch on the inside.
Laine softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Laine's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC#
Laine escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Silker misses with a straight left.
An inside leg kick lands from Silker.
Laine throws a sloppy head kick and Silker moves out of range easily.
A jab lands there for Laine.
Laine cracks a nice hook into Silker's ribs.#TD#
Laine closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Silker quickly recovers to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silker wants to control but Laine is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Laine keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T2#
Laine missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Silker regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Laine.
Laine scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Silker keeping full guard, as Laine tries to pass.
Silker managing to control the position.
Silker's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T3#
Laine trying to control but Silker is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Laine working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Laine is in close to Silker's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Silker trying to keep a closed guard but Laine is proving a slippery customer. #SUB2#
Silker is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Laine is aware though and is defending well.
Laine trying to control but Silker is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Silker just misses with a punch to the body.
Drei Silker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Laine checks a leg kick.
Laine lands a nice shot to the body.
Laine tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T4#
Silker is looking to clinch.
Drei Silker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Silker is looking to score with low kicks.
Silker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Laine uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Silker.
Silker lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Silker moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Silker gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Laine counters with a leg kick.
Laine moves out of range of the body kick from Silker.
Silker misses with a left hand
and Laine counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Laine changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Laine swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Silker counters with a nice uppercut.
A jab lands there for Laine.
Silker on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Silker on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Silker looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Silker lands a nice looking kick to the body. Laine takes a step back to recover.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Musta Laine clearly takes that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R4#
Laine scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nice defenses there by Laine.
As Silker backs away, Laine returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Laine drops his hands momentarily and Silker takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Laine misses with a takedown
and Silker counters with a nice low kick that buckles Laine's knee momentarily.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Silker lands a nice uppercut.
Silker tries to work over Laine's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A body shot lands from Laine.
A nice left hand lands by Silker.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silker working aggressively here.
Silker pushes Laine back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Silker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Laine swings wildly with an uppercut but Silker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Silker lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
Silker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Silker leaning against his opponent.
Silker misses with the head strike.
Silker struggles to land a body shot inside as Laine controls his hands.
Silker misses with a hook from the clinch.
Laine misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Laine.
Silker lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Laine takes a shot to the head.
Laine has a couple of punches blocked by Silker.
Silker lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Laine or not.
Silker can't break the clinch.
Silker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Laine blocking some punches.
Laine goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Laine doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Laine blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Silker misses with a body punch.
Silker misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T2#
Silker's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Silker blocking some punches.
Silker blocks an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Laine.
Silker is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Laine lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Silker backwards.
Silker swings wildly with an uppercut but Laine uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Laine blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Silker throws a punch but it's blocked by Laine.
Laine prevents a body shot from Silker.
A head punch on the inside from Silker fails to land.
A shot in the inside from Laine.
Laine has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Silker is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Laine blocks an uppercut.
Silker tries to throw a body punch but Laine avoids it by throwing Silker back against the cage.
Laine blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Silker leaning his opponent against the cage.
Nice body punch from Laine - that landed with a thud. #T3#
Silker is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Laine working aggressively here.
Silker blocks an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Silker.
Silker working aggressively here.
Laine misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice left hand lands by Laine.
Laine goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Silker misses with a punch to the body.
Laine blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Silker misses with a short punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Laine.
Laine lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Silker is pressed up against the cage. Laine has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Silker down to the mat. Silker avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Musta Laine. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Laine sizes up Silker with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Laine plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Laine tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Silker swivels and escapes.#T4#
Silker lands a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Laine thuds a left hand into Silker's body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Silker.
Laine will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Laine cracks a nice hook into Silker's ribs.
Laine tries to bum rush Silker with a series of wild strikes but Silker uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Laine misses with a hook. Silker ducked under it nicely.
Silker with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Laine to score with a decent uppercut.
A slow jab from Silker misses its intended target.
Silker walks into a stiff left hand from Laine.
Laine takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Laine takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Silker takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Musta Laine will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R5#
Silker tries to close the distance and clinch but Laine swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Laine takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Silker misses with a body shot.
Silker throws a leg kick but Laine sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Musta Laine is winning the standup battle so far.
Silker tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Laine is able to avoid easily.
Laine has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Silker.
Laine displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Silker throws out the jab. #TD#
Laine bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SUB#
Laine working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Laine in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #T1#
Silker can't do much from the bottom here.
Silker is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Laine's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Silker wants to control but Laine is keeping busy.
Laine is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Laine wants to pass to mount but Silker is defending the position. #SUB#
Laine is trying to work for a kimura but Silker is defending well.
Drei Silker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Laine has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Silker is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Laine with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Silker avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Laine.
Silker has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Laine is working away from the top position though.
Laine seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T3#
Laine seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Silker does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Laine lands with a punch from half guard.
Laine prevents Silker from improving his position.
Laine thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Well, if Laine is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Silker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Laine checks the leg kick.
Silker rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Laine counter with a right hand.
Silker punishes Laine's body with a nice straight punch.#T4#
Laine connects with a good right hand that stumbles Silker. Silker circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Silker jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Silker throws a leg kick but Laine moved away.
Laine scores with a shot to the body.
Silker needs to keep his hands up - Laine had a free shot at his head there.
Laine fails to land the takedown.
Laine dips to his left and cracks Silker with an uppercut!
Laine connects with an inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Laine moves out of range as Silker strikes.
Silker misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Silker lands with a cross.
Silker tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Laine uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Silker.
Laine appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
That kick from Laine tenderised Silker's leg. Silker is trying to keep his angry face on.

And that's the end of the fight!
Musta Laine showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Laine, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 50:45
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 50:46
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 49:46

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

Event: USFC 151
Date: Apr 15, 2017

#R1#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Mac Airt checks a leg kick.
Mac Airt thuds his right hand into Laine's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Laine avoids a punch combination nicely.
Laine uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Mac Airt stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Laine.
Laine has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gangsterdamage in the buildup to the fight.
Mac Airt fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Laine drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Laine shoots in looking for a takedown but Mac Airt manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Laine's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mac Airt swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mac Airt moves out of range of the body kick from Laine.
Laine ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A head kick by Laine misses
and Mac Airt counters with a stiff right hand.
Laine tries to land a front kick but Mac Airt steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mac Airt looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mac Airt takes one on the button.#T1#
Mac Airt looks to land a left hand but Laine moved out of range nicely.
Laine appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Mac Airt takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Mac Airt dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mac Airt jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Laine tries to clinch up.
Laine throws a sloppy head kick
and Mac Airt counters with a straight right hand.
A chopping leg kick lands by Laine.
Laine ducks under a wild hook from Mac Airt.
Laine throws a hook to the side of Mac Airt's head but Mac Airt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Laine's corner calls for a 1-2. Laine obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Mac Airt slips under a jab.
Laine connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A nice combination there by Laine.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mac Airt throws a left and a right that both miss #TD#
and Laine counters with a shoot takedown. Mac Airt fights it but they end up in guard. #T2#
Laine trying to control the position from guard on top but Mac Airt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mac Airt is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Laine is controlling him.
Mac Airt wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Laine manages to pass to side control.
Laine slips a nice elbow through Mac Airt's hands, connecting with Mac Airt's forehead.
Laine thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mac Airt is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Laine scores with a couple of nice shots.
Laine 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.
Mac Airt is trying to stand.
Mac Airt is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Laine scores with a couple of nice shots.
Laine thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mac Airt's head. #ES2#
Mac Airt manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Laine's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mac Airt under the eye.
Cormac Mac Airt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
A shot to the liver by Mac Airt. Beautiful body shot.
Laine slips a straight right by Mac Airt.
Laine looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A low kick from Laine misses
and Laine takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL#
Laine has closed the distance and engaged Mac Airt in a clinch.
Mac Airt takes a shot to the head. #TD#
Laine jumps into guard, dragging Mac Airt to the mat. #SU2#
Mac Airt gets to his feet - Laine follows without any prompting.
Nice jab there from Laine.
Laine feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mac Airt's calf.
Mac Airt misses with an uppercut. Laine saw that one coming.
A jab from Laine finds it's way through Mac Airt's defenses.
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!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Laine, right into the meat.
Crunch! Laine slams his shin into Mac Airt's torso.#T4#
Nice body kick there by Laine.
Mac Airt lands the left hand.
Laine lands a front kick.
Laine is looking to clinch but Mac Airt is avoiding it.
Laine avoids the body shot from Mac Airt.
Mac Airt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Laine misses with a head kick.
Laine lands a high kick!
Laine blocks a jab.
Mac Airt on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mac Airt stuns Laine with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mac Airt throws a jab but it's blocked by Laine.
Musta Laine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Laine is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Musta Laine dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Laine shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Laine takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Mac Airt wants to get back to his feet.
Laine 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.
Laine stops Mac Airt from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mac Airt won't allow Laine to pass to mount.
Mac Airt is trying to stand up here but Laine is controlling him well.
Mac Airt is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Laine scores with a couple of nice shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in half guard, Laine seems content to control.
Laine's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Laine scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Laine working the head and body with strikes.
Laine not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Laine lands strikes from half guard.#CUT#
It looks like Cormac Mac Airt has been cut.#T1#
Laine wants to pass to mount but Mac Airt is defending the position.
Mac Airt is trying to stand back up but Laine is controlling him #ES2#
Mac Airt has one foot on Laine's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Mac Airt walks into a stiff left hand from Laine.
Mac Airt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Laine manages to avoid it.
Laine lands a really nice looking cross but Mac Airt seems unphased.
Laine slips under a jab from Mac Airt.
Laine misses with a wild combination.
Mac Airt throws a right and a left that Laine avoids nicely.
It looked like Laine wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Laine dives in for a single leg takedown but Mac Airt sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Nice jab there from Laine.
A jab from Mac Airt misses. #T2#
Laine throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mac Airt stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Mac Airt enables Laine to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Mac Airt manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Mac Airt wants to stand and escape but Laine is having none of it.
Laine stands up over Mac Airt, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Mac Airt wants to stand and escape but Laine is having none of it.
Laine trying to control the position from guard on top but Mac Airt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Laine stops Mac Airt from standing up.
Mac Airt keeping moving, preventing Laine from controlling successfully.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Laine stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mac Airt swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Laine loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T3##ES2#
Mac Airt is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Laine scores with a nice hook to the head.
Laine has Mac Airt pressed against the cage, preventing Mac Airt from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Laine prevents Mac Airt from breaking the clinch.
Mac Airt wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Laine can't find room to land a body shot as Mac Airt controls the action.
Mac Airt is trying to break free.
Laine keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mac Airt's efforts to push away.
A right hook to the body lands for Laine. #BC#
Laine breaks from the clinch.
Laine uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mac Airt.
Mac Airt checks a leg kick nicely.
Laine is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mac Airt can do to turn this around?
Mac Airt avoids a kick to the body.
Laine shoots in for a takedown but Mac Airt shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#T4#
Laine bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mac Airt looks to throw the jab but Laine is out of range. #CL#
Laine rushes Mac Airt and presses him up against the cage.
Mac Airt has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mac Airt wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mac Airt looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Mac Airt wants to get back to striking at distance but Laine won't allow it.
Laine goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mac Airt is trying to push Laine away but Laine has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Mac Airt is trying to break the clinch but Laine has him pressed against the cage. #BC2#
Mac Airt escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Laine connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Laine feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mac Airt's calf.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Laine wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Laine thumps Mac Airt with a low kick.
Laine lands a nice shot that snaps Mac Airt's head back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Musta Laine dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Cormac Mac Airt's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
A big left from Mac Airt misses. #TD#
Laine gets a takedown into half guard.
Laine stops Mac Airt from getting back to his feet.
Laine not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Laine not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Laine trying to control from half guard but Mac Airt is working away. #SUB#
Laine seems to be working for a kimura but Mac Airt defends the submission attempt.
Mac Airt wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ground and pound from Laine.
Mac Airt pushes Laine off looking to stand but Laine dives back in and keeps control. #SUB#
Laine is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mac Airt doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Laine.
Laine wants to take a breather but Mac Airt is having none of it. #T1#
Laine prevents Mac Airt from standing back up.
Laine scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Mac Airt is trying to stand back up but Laine is controlling him #ES2#
Mac Airt has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Laine is on him like a limpet, forcing Mac Airt back against the cage.
Mac Airt looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Laine struggles to land a body shot inside as Mac Airt controls his hands. #BC2#
Mac Airt breaks the clinch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Laine.
Laine feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mac Airt's calf.#CL#
Laine closes the distance and clinches.
Mac Airt's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Mac Airt looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Laine misses with some punches. #T2#
Laine has Mac Airt pressed against the cage, preventing Mac Airt from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mac Airt.
Laine keeps control of Mac Airt as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Laine pushes Mac Airt back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Mac Airt is trying to break free.#BC#
Laine escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Laine lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Laine thumps Mac Airt with a low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Laine lands a head kick!
Musta Laine is winning the standup battle so far.
A big left from Mac Airt misses.
Laine tries to land a leg kick but Mac Airt saw it coming and moves away.
Laine misses the shot to the body.
Laine loads up on a big right hand but Mac Airt slips the punch.
That kick from Laine tenderised Mac Airt's leg. Mac Airt is trying to keep his angry face on.#CL#
Laine takes the fight into the clinch. #T3#
Laine lands with a short shot to the head. #BC2#
Mac Airt manages to break the clinch.
Laine ducks under a wild hook from Mac Airt.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Laine. Mac Airt shrugs it off though.
Mac Airt thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice defenses there by Laine.
Laine thows a leg kick but Mac Airt checks it
and Laine takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Laine looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Laine chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Laine with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mac Airt throws a shot from downtown. Laine moves away and avoids it.
Mac Airt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Laine throws out the jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mac Airt! But no joy.
Mac Airt throws out a powerful jab.#T4#
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Laine. Mac Airt shrugs it off though.
Laine bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
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!
Laine lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Mac Airt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mac Airt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Laine sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Laine throws a solid leg kick but Mac Airt takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Laine.
Mac Airt looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Laine lands with a shot to the body. #CL#
Laine clinches with his opponent.
Laine makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Laine cracks Mac Airt with a nice body shot.
Mac Airt tries to break free but Laine pushes him back against the cage.
Laine misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mac Airt wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Laine has him pressed against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Laine as the two fighters clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Musta Laine clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Cormac Mac Airt's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4#
Laine throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mac Airt on the side of the head.
Mac Airt on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Mac Airt avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
It seemed like Mac Airt was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Laine slips a jab from Mac Airt.
Laine misses with a low kick.
Mac Airt has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Laine.
Mac Airt looks to throw the jab but Laine is out of range.
Mac Airt throws a right and a left that both miss.
Laine fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mac Airt on the side of the head.
Mac Airt 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laine lands a high kick!
An inside leg kick lands from Laine.
A head kick from Laine lands but Mac Airt takes it in his stride.
Laine keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #T1#
Laine throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Laine shoots in but no luck this time.
Mac Airt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Laine.
Laine connects with a solid leg kick.
Laine slips under a jab from Mac Airt.
Laine uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Mac Airt throws a jab when Laine was well out of range.
Laine tries to clinch but Mac Airt moves away
letting Mac Airt counter with a right hand.
Laine turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#TD#
Mac Airt gets caught flat footed, as Laine shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Mac Airt keeping moving, preventing Laine from controlling successfully. #T2#
Mac Airt wants to get back to his feet but Laine is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Laine's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Mac Airt is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Laine is controlling him.
Laine is looking to work some ground and pound but Mac Airt has wrist control.
Laine keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mac Airt's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mac Airt wants to stand but Laine is controlling the position.
Laine slips nicely into half guard.
Laine is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Mac Airt looks like he's trying to stand up. #T3##SUB#
Laine is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Mac Airt is not content to let Laine control the position.
Laine is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Laine missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Laine stops Mac Airt from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Laine misses with a takedown attempt - Mac Airt sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mac Airt is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Laine with a body shot.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Laine slips a straight right by Mac Airt.
Laine tried to counter with a leg kick but Mac Airt avoided it.
Laine blocks a jab.
Laine throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mac Airt unleashes a big counter combination but Laine bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Laine throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mac Airt's waist but Mac Airt gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Laine off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Musta Laine. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mac Airt lands a nice looking body shot.
Laine motions for Mac Airt to come forward. Laine throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Laine swinging wildly here.
Mac Airt circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mac Airt checks the leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Laine.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Musta Laine had his way with Cormac Mac Airt in that round.
The cut man is working on Cormac Mac Airt's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R5#
Mac Airt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mac Airt throws a body shot but no joy.
Laine swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Laine throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Mac Airt walks into a left hand.
Laine misses with a low kick.
Mac Airt throws a jab when Laine was well out of range.
Laine misses with a head kick.
Mac Airt has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Laine.
Laine throws a series of strikes that have Mac Airt backpedaling.
Mac Airt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Laine.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Laine clinches.
Laine prevents Mac Airt from breaking the clinch.#BC2#
Mac Airt escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Laine throws the kick towards the body but Mac Airt avoids it.
A countering left hand to the body from Mac Airt misses.#T1#
Mac Airt takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A telegraphed right hand from Laine misses the target.
A nice combination there by Mac Airt.
Laine throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Mac Airt throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mac Airt stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Laine.
Mac Airt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mac Airt has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mac Airt there as he acknowledges the shot.#CL#
Laine darts in and clinches Mac Airt up against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Laine.
Mac Airt takes a shot to the head.
Mac Airt wants to get back to striking at distance but Laine won't allow it. #TD#
Laine gets a trip takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mac Airt is trying to stand back up but Laine is controlling him #T2#
Laine working the head and body with strikes.
Mac Airt looks like he's trying to stand up.
Laine looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Laine wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mac Airt keeps working. #SUB#
Laine is working for a kimura but Mac Airt is defending it quite comfortably.
Mac Airt taking some punishment here, with Laine in his half guard.
Laine missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB#
Laine seems to be looking for submissions. #T3##ES2#
Mac Airt has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Laine is on him like a limpet, forcing Mac Airt back against the cage.
Mac Airt is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#TD#
Laine pulls guard effortlessly.
Mac Airt wants to get up but he can't break Laine's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB#
Mac Airt got a little sloppy there for a moment and Laine has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mac Airt has managed to get both his arms back between Laine's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Laine has his foot on Mac Airt's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mac Airt works his way back into a safe position though.
Laine looking to control. #SU2#
Mac Airt gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Laine looks for the body kick but Mac Airt saw that one coming.
Mac Airt takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Laine displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mac Airt throws out the jab. #T4#
Laine throws the left hand but Mac Airt avoids the punch easily.
Mac Airt looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The fighters circling - Mac Airt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Laine bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Laine scores with a spinning back kick!
Laine displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mac Airt throws out the jab.
Laine tried to counter with a leg kick but Mac Airt avoided it.
Mac Airt moves out of range of the body kick.
Laine listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A slow jab from Mac Airt misses its intended target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mac Airt avoids the head kick by Laine.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Laine.
A nice side step and Mac Airt releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Mac Airt has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Laine thumps Mac Airt with a low kick.
Cormac Mac Airt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#TD#
Laine feints and as Mac Airt raises his hands in defense, Laine changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Musta Laine showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Laine 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 50:45
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 50:45
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Musta Laine!
Musta Laine retains his welterweight title!
Musta Laine bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
Cormac Mac Airt spoke after the fight, saying '"When I am gone I charge you that ye bury me not at Brugh of the Boyne where is the royal cemetery of the Kings of Erinn. For all these kings paid adoration to gods of wood or stone, or to the Sun and the Elements, whose signs are carved on the walls of their tombs, but I have learned to know the On'.

Event: USFC 144
Date: Mar 18, 2017

#R1#
Yip throws a hook but Laine blocks it.
Yip misses with a body shot. #TD2#
Laine darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Yip wants to control but Laine is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Laine passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Yip!
Yip tries to lock up and control but Laine gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yip just holding on.#T1#
Yip wants to control but Laine is having none of it.
Laine cracks Yip with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Laine throws some wild stikes that Yip manages to avoid easily.
Laine lands a heavy elbow.
Yip is trying desperately to improve position.
Laine looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Yip is in a horrible position here. Laine smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position. #T2#
Laine pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yip is looking to improve his position but Laine isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB2#
Laine is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Yip has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Laine controlling the pace for now.
Yip is looking to get to half guard.
A nice elbow there by Laine.#T3#
Yip can't escape the position.
Yip holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Laine tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Yip is trying desperately to improve position.
Laine lands a big shot there that rocks Yip but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Yip regains half guard.
Yip tries to roll over but Laine keeps him under control.#T4#
Laine scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Yip taking some punishment here, with Laine in his half guard.
Laine trying to control the action but Yip is working from the bottom.
Laine sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Yip defending well though.
Laine throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Laine looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Laine stops Yip from getting back to his feet. #SUB#
Yip is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Laine pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Musta Laine dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Horrible takedown attempt by Yip or perhaps it was just good defense by Laine, which made it look bad.
We've been told by Yip's head coaches at LOD London Top Tier that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Laine lands a nice shot that snaps Yip's head back.
That kick from Laine tenderised Yip's leg. Yip is trying to keep his angry face on.
Good leg kick by Laine there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud. #CL2#
Laine instigates a clinch.
Yip takes a shot to the head.
Laine blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Laine misses with a hook from the clinch.
Yip blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laine doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Laine fails to land.
Laine tries a body shot but Yip blocks it.
Laine being controlled against the cage.
Yip misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T1#
Laine keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Yip's efforts to push away.
Laine prevents a body shot from Yip.
Yip can't find room to land a body shot as Laine controls the action.
Laine tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yip.
Laine scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Laine.
Laine prevents a body shot from Yip.
Laine lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Laine misses with some punches.
Yip is trying to break the clinch but Laine has him pressed against the cage.
Yip is pushing Laine up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #BC#
Yip escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Musta Laine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Laine tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Laine takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Laine lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Laine throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Yip's head.
A big left from Laine misses.
Yip was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A shot to the body from Yip misses
and Laine counters with a leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Laine goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Laine scores with a leg kick.
Laine has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Crunch! Laine slams his shin into Yip's torso.
Yip ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice defenses there by Yip.
Yip misses with a straight right.
Laine lands a head kick. Yip smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Laine misses with a kick to the body. #T3#
Laine delivers a nice body kick.
Yip tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Laine was well out of range. Poor timing from Yip.
Laine moves out of range of the strikes.
Yip moves out of range of the body kick from Laine.
Yip misses with a straight right.
Laine scores with a head kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Laine as he connects with a hook.
Yip fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Laine manages to avoid it.
Laine buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Laine swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yip lands the left hand.
Laine ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yip moves away.
Yip on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Laine fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Yip walks into a left hand. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Laine misses with a hook
and Yip connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Laine throws a nice outside leg kick.
Laine uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yip.
Laine looks to clinch
and Yip counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Laine attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Laine connects with an inside leg kick.
Laine lands the left hand.
Laine throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Yip fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Yip loads up on a big right hand but Laine slips the punch.
Yip pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A big left from Yip misses.
Laine scores with a three punch combo!
Laine on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Musta Laine showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Laine lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Yip has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Yip and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Yip takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Yip misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Laine.
The fight stays on the outside here - Laine looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Yip looks to land a left hand but Laine moved out of range nicely.
A nice leg kick lands there from Laine.
Laine scores with the left hand. Yip knows he should have avoided that one.
Yip keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Laine throws a nice inside leg kick.
Laine thumps Yip with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Laine closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Yip did well to prevent Laine getting side control.
Laine is trying to control the action in half guard but Yip is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Laine is thwarting Yip's attempts to control the position.
Laine lands strikes from half guard.#T1#
Yip is trying to get back to full guard.
Laine looks to land a strike but Yip avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Laine throws a strike but Yip rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Yip is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Musta Laine has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Laine has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Yip can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Laine not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T2#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Laine is on top in guard. #REVB#
Laine controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Yip wants to stand up but Laine is controlling him.
Yip keeping moving, preventing Laine from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Yip had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Laine defends it easily.#T3#
Laine throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Yip works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Laine throws a big right hand that misses.
Yip looking for a sweep. Not yet Yip, not yet.
Laine trying to control the position from guard on top but Yip is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yip has momentary wrist control but Laine slips an elbow through the middle.
Laine forces his way into half guard.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Yip trying to control from the bottom.
Yip moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Laine lands a couple of elbows.
Laine prevents Yip from getting back to his feet.
Laine tries to free his leg and advance position but Yip is retaining full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Laine throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Yip works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Yip takes a swing at Laine's ribcage but misses.
Laine throws a nice outside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Musta Laine really dominated that round.
That's time! Yip's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
Laine explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Good leg kick by Laine there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Laine throws a good cross that connects.
Laine misses with the combination.
A quick step to the side and Yip tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yip throws a low kick, looking for Laine's leg but Laine calmly moves out of range.
Yip misses with a low kick.
Laine is looking for the big counter here.
Yip displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Laine throws out the jab.
Yip scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Laine displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Yip throws out the jab.
Laine lands a jab to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laine rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Yip moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A thudding body kick lands there by Laine!
Yip on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Yip misses with a double jab.
And Laine tries to counter it with a takedown but Yip pushes his down on his head and steps out.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yip looks to throw the jab but Laine is out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Laine! But no joy.#T1#
Yip takes a swing at Laine's ribcage but misses.
Laine connects with a leg kick. Yip looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Yip crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Laine - the referee stops the clock and Yip gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Laine. Yip manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Laine ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Laine cracks Yip with a good jab.
Yip takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Yip swings for the body but Laine moves out of range.
Laine stuns Yip with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Laine cracks Yip with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Yip takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Laine. Yip does a little dance to reset his feet.
Laine wants to clinch up but Yip keeps it at a distance.
An attempted straight right counter from Yip misses the target.
Yip thumps Laine with a low kick.
Laine cracks Yip with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Laine throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#T2#
Laine tests Yip's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Yip scores with a shot to the body.
Yip tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Laine pushes Yip away with a front kick.
Yip connects with a good right hand that stumbles Laine. Laine circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Yip rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Yip takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Laine tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A head kick misses from Laine.
Yip ducks under a wild hook from Laine.
Laine tries to bum rush Yip with a series of wild strikes but Yip uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Laine swinging wildly here.
An inside leg kick lands from Laine. #T3#
Laine has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Yip finds it's way round the side to connect with Laine's head.
Yip tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Laine was well out of range. Poor timing from Yip.
Yip slips under a jab from Laine.
Musta Laine seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Laine is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Yip throwing a counter right hand but Laine manages to avoid it.
Laine moves in looking to clinch but Yip pushes him off.
An attempted straight right counter from Yip misses the target.
Yip misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Laine.
Yip throws a body shot but no joy.
Laine feints the counter takedown.
A decent looking cross lands there for Laine.
A swing and a miss from Yip.
Yip throws a shot from downtown. Laine moves away and avoids it.
Laine explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Yip clobbers Laine with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Yip misses with a left hand
and Laine counters with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Laine lands with a right hand.
Good leg kick by Laine there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yip throws a body shot but no joy.
Laine ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Laine connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Yip momentarily.
Yip fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Laine manages to avoid it.
Laine looks to throw the jab but Yip is out of range.
Laine steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yip.
Laine throws a leg kick
and Yip makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A big right from Yip misses.
Laine ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yip moves away.
Yip throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And Laine tries to counter it with a takedown but Yip pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A nice leg kick lands there from Laine.
Laine throws a right and a left that Yip avoids nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Musta Laine dominated that fourth round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R5#
Yip looks to score with a jab to the body but Laine is just out of range.
Yip will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Laine avoids the body shot from Yip.
Laine ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Laine lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Laine is looking to clinch but Yip is avoiding it.
Yip takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Laine misses with a straight left.
Yip is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Yip takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Laine throws a combination that misses
enabling Yip to counter with a crisp jab.
Laine lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laine slips under a jab from Yip.
Laine connects with a leg kick. Yip looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Laine throws a series of punches but Yip avoids them all with ease.
Laine thows a left - swing and a miss!
Yip lands with a nice body punch. #T1#
A combination from Laine does no damage.
Laine uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yip.
Yip throws a body punch but Laine moves out of range.
Yip blocks a jab.
Yip ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Laine moves away.
And Laine tries to counter it with a takedown but Yip pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Laine uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yip.
Yip listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Yip connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CL2#
Laine moves into the clinch.
Laine swings wildly with an uppercut but Yip uses good head movement to avoid it.
A left hand lands to the body for Laine.
Yip prevents a body shot from Laine.
Laine goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Franky Yip has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Laine presses Yip against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Yip is looking for a takedown.
Laine lands a left hand.
A nice right hand lands inside from Laine.
Laine misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Laine swings wildly with an uppercut but Yip uses good head movement to avoid it.
Laine misses with a short punch on the inside.
Laine lands an uppercut.
Laine throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Yips head.
Laine pushes Yip back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Laine misses with some punches.
Laine misses with a hook from the clinch.
Laine misses with the head strike. #T3#
Yip is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Laine tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yip's elbow.
Laine struggles to land a body shot inside as Yip controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yip.
Musta Laine seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Laine misses with a hook to the ribs.
Laine's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Yip lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Laine.
Yip wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Laine lands a left hand that snaps the head of Yip backwards.
Laine lands with a light punch inside.
Yip looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Yip tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Laine goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Laine working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Laine. #BC#
Yip's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T4#
A telegraphed right hand from Yip misses the target.
Yip avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Yip misses with a lunging right hand
and Laine counters with a nice uppercut.
Yip takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Yip slips a jab from Laine.
Laine wants to clinch up but Yip keeps it at a distance.
Yip on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
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!
Yip scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Laine is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Laine scores with a decent looking hook.
Yip throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Laine connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Musta Laine comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Laine 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 45:50
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 45:50
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Musta Laine!
Musta Laine is the new welterweight champion!
Musta Laine decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: USFC 136
Date: Feb 03, 2017

#R1#
Gonzalez staying out of range there.
Gonzalez throws a sloppy body shot
and Laine counters with a thumping low kick.
Laine with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Laine throws a hook but Gonzalez blocks it.
Gonzalez swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD#
and Laine counters with a nice double leg into side control. Gonzalez won't be happy with that.
Gonzalez regains half guard there - taking advantage of Laine's attempt to lay and pray for a moment. #SUB2#
Gonzalez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gonzalez is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Gonzalez is not content to let Laine control the position.
Gonzalez is looking for a sweep. Laine is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Gonzalez looking for submissions off his back.
Gonzalez is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Laine scores with a couple of nice shots.
Gonzalez trying to hold on to Laine's head to control him but Laine postures up.
Laine wants to control but Gonzalez is keeping him busy.
Laine is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Laine is looking to advance position but Gonzalez won't allow it. #SUB2#
Gonzalez actively working from the bottom here.
Laine working the head and body with strikes.
Laine lands strikes from half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Laine winds up and cracks Gonzalez with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB2#
Gonzalez looking for subs from the bottom but Laine mounts him!
Laine controlling from the full mount. #T3#
Laine connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Gonzalez tries to hold on but Laine pushes him away.
Gonzalez is trying desperately to improve position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gonzalez is bucking up trying to escape but Laine cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Gonzalez sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Gonzalez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gonzalez on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T4#
Gonzalez wants to get back to full guard.
Laine passes to side control.
Laine wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gonzalez keeps working.
Laine working away.
Laine scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Gonzalez to see if he's OK.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gonzalez is trying to get back to half guard.
Gonzalez taking punishment in the form of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Musta Laine dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Gonzalez takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Gonzalez tries to move into range but Laine moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Gonzalez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Laine as he avoids it easily.
Laine tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
As Laine backs off Gonzalez throws a huge counter combo but Laine manages to avoid it all.
Gonzalez attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Laine throws a nice head kick!
Gonzalez throws a quick inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gonzalez. Laine does a little dance to reset his feet.
A head kick misses from Gonzalez.
Laine wants to clinch up but Gonzalez keeps it at a distance.
The crowd cheers as Laine lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gonzalez doesn't seem phased though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice jab there from Laine.
Laine lands a high kick!
Laine is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gonzalez can do to turn this around?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A punch lands to the side of Gonzalez 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Gonzalez throws a leg kick but Laine moved away.
Laine swings away with a leg kick that misses.#T1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Laine looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Laine motions for Gonzalez to come forward. Laine throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Anthony Gonzalez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gonzalez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Laine avoids it really well and circles away.
Gonzalez throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Laine was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Gonzalez.
Laine shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Laine misses with a body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Gonzalez. Those never looked like landing.
Laine throws a looping overhand right but Gonzalez ducks down to avoid it.
Musta Laine is winning the standup battle so far.
Laine scores with a punch to the head.
Gonzalez on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Laine misses with a looping right.
Laine tries to land a leg kick but Gonzalez saw it coming and moves away. #T2#
Gonzalez takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Laine fails in his attempt to clinch.
Laine walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Gonzalez misses with a head kick. #TD#
Laine throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Gonzalez tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Laine is in Gonzalez's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gonzalez is trying to control the position but Laine postures up.
Our spies down at at Cozad MMA LA Elite inform us that Gonzalez has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Gonzalez is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Gonzalez looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Laine passes into side control.
Gonzalez wants to control but Laine postures up.#T3#
Gonzalez takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Musta Laine overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gonzalez can't do much from the bottom here.
Laine scoring with punches from side control.
Laine trying to control the position but Gonzalez is working away.
Gonzalez is working to avoid the ground and pound but Laine connects with a decent elbow.
Gonzalez tries to improve position but can't.
Laine works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Laine wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gonzalez keeps working.
Laine lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #T4#
Gonzalez taking a bit of punishment here - Laine scoring with strikes.
Gonzalez struggling a bit here.
Laine is chipping away with strikes.
Laine trying to control the action but Gonzalez is working from the bottom.
Laine cracks Gonzalez with a big right hand but Gonzalez just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Laine lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Gonzalez down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Musta Laine dominated that second round.
That's time! Laine'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#
Laine misses with a low kick as Gonzalez jumps back.
Gonzalez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Laine swivels and escapes.
Gonzalez shoots in for a double leg but Laine sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Laine misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gonzalez is looking to land body kicks.
Gonzalez swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Laine scoring well with a low kick there. #CL#
Laine closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gonzalez.
Laine working aggressively here.
Gonzalez is trying to pull guard but Laine turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Musta Laine has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Gonzalez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laine misses with a short punch on the inside.
Laine lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Laine working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gonzalez tries to pull guard but Laine won't allow it.
Gonzalez is trying to pull guard but Laine turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T1#
Laine tries to work over Gonzalez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Laine misses with a hook to the ribs.
Laine lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Laine.
Laine misses with a punch to the body.
Laine has a couple of punches blocked by Gonzalez.
Laine tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Laine.
Laine works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Laine cracks Gonzalez with a nice body shot.
Laine misses with a punch on the inside.
Laine lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Gonzalez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Laine creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Laine tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Laine. #T2#
Gonzalez tries to pull guard but Laine holds him up against the cage and eventually Gonzalez drops back down to his feet.
Laine makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gonzalez jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Laine walks away with a smile on his face. Gonzalez gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Gonzalez shoots in and drives through. Laine sprawls well.
Laine scores with a hook.
Musta Laine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A left and a right from Laine both land. Nice combination.
Gonzalez swats away the attempt to clinch by Laine.#TD#
Laine shoots in and bounces Gonzalez off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Gonzalez has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Laine is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Gonzalez.#T3#
Laine cracks Gonzalez with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Laine working the body and head with strikes.
Gonzalez gets back to half guard.
Gonzalez is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Laine scores with a couple of nice shots.
Gonzalez won't allow Laine to pass to mount.
Laine takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Laine is nestled in close to Gonzalez, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T4#
Gonzalez is trying to get back to full guard.
Laine content to control rather than advance.
Laine working over Gonzalez with some ground and pound. Gonzalez looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Gonzalez is staying active underneath Laine, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Laine lands strikes from half guard.
Gonzalez moves into full guard.
Anthony Gonzalez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Laine scoring with some ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
Musta Laine showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Laine 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:26
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:26
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Musta Laine!
Musta Laine decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: CFC 406
Date: Nov 05, 2016

#R1#
Whitaker throws a nice looking combination but Laine bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Laine cracks Whitaker with a good jab.
Laine gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Whitaker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Whitaker stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Whitaker wants it to stay on the feet.
Whitaker looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Laine misses with the body kick
and Whitaker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A bone on bone clash there as Laine blocks the leg kick.
Laine takes a swing at Whitaker 's ribcage but misses.
Laine is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Whitaker .
Whitaker is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Laine with a body shot.
Laine tries to clinch but Whitaker is having none of it.
Whitaker moves out of range of the leg kick from Laine.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laine throws a big shot that misses.
Laine misses with a wild combination.
Laine attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Laine tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Whitaker was well out of range. Poor timing from Laine.#T1#
Laine throws a lazy head kick
and Whitaker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A big right from Whitaker misses.
Whitaker misses with a wild body shot.
Whitaker misses with a straight right.
Laine looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Whitaker misses with a straight right.
A jab from Laine misses.
Laine lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Laine keeps Whitaker at a distance using the push kick.
Whitaker will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Whitaker walks into a jab.
A combination from Whitaker does no damage.
Laine appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ray Whitaker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A big left from Laine misses.
Whitaker swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T2#
Whitaker with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Whitaker darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Laine rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Whitaker moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Whitaker closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Laine misses with an attempted mid kick.
Whitaker leaves Laine with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Musta Laine. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Whitaker moves out of range as Laine strikes.
Laine throws a leg kick which misses Whitaker 's front leg but catches the back leg as Whitaker tries to avoid it.
Whitaker misses with a double jab.
Laine tries a head kick but it misses.
Laine is looking to score with low kicks.
Whitaker moves out of range as Laine throws a body kick.
Laine throws a chopping leg kick but Whitaker manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Whitaker ! But no joy.#T3#
Laine fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Whitaker is out of range.
Whitaker stuffs the takedown attempt from Laine. Laine gets slowly back to his feet.
Laine moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A jab from Laine misses. #TD#
Laine closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Whitaker to the mat! Whitaker manages to get full guard.
Whitaker is looking to stand up but Laine isn't so interested in that idea.
Whitaker looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Whitaker has momentary wrist control but Laine slips an elbow through the middle.
Laine looking to pass the guard. #T4#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Whitaker is on top in guard. #REVB#
Laine can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Whitaker controls the pace.
Whitaker wants to control from the top but Laine keeps moving.
Laine is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Laine manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Whitaker manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Whitaker 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.
Laine trying to control but Whitaker is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Musta Laine will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Laine throws a head kick that misses.
Musta Laine is winning the standup battle so far.
Laine swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Whitaker .#CL#
Laine moves into the clinch successfully.
Laine misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Whitaker lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Laine creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Whitaker lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Whitaker lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Laine fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Laine tries for a takedown. No joy. #BC2#
Whitaker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whitaker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Laine.
Laine connects with a crisp jab.
Laine misses with a wild combination.
Whitaker is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Laine with a body shot.#T1#
Laine connects with a solid leg kick.
Laine swinging wildly here.
Whitaker misses the shot to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Laine misses the target.
Laine ducks under a wild hook from Whitaker .
Whitaker throws a combination that misses
and Laine connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Whitaker misses with a body shot #TD#
so Laine counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Laine throwing strikes but missing.
Laine preventing the sweep.
We've been hearing that Laine has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Laine throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Whitaker keeping moving, preventing Laine from controlling successfully.
Laine pushes down on Whitaker 's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T2#
Laine is nestled in close to Whitaker , controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Laine not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Laine misses with a head shot. Whitaker uses the momentum to regain guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Whitaker lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Laine is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Whitaker in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Whitaker tries to stand but Laine is controlling from the bottom. #T3#
Whitaker throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Laine works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Whitaker throwing strikes but missing.
Whitaker with a flurry of punches that miss.
Whitaker wanted to stand there but Laine had control of the position.
Musta Laine overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Laine pulls Whitaker in close to prevent any damage.
Whitaker with a flurry of punches that miss.
Whitaker throws a big elbow that misses.
Whitaker won't allow Laine to sweep him here. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Sloppy strikes from Whitaker . Those never looked like landing.
Musta Laine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Whitaker throws a right and a left that both miss.
Laine appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Laine.
Whitaker punishes Laine's body with a nice straight punch.
Laine jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Whitaker looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Laine is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Whitaker can do to turn this around?
Laine misses with the body kick
letting Whitaker counter with a right hand.
Whitaker lands with an uppercut that bounces Laine off the cage and back into range.
Whitaker misses with a body shot.
Laine tries to land a leg kick but Whitaker saw it coming and moves away.
Whitaker slips a jab from Laine.
Laine defending well as Whitaker loads up on a big left hand.
A punch combination from Laine misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Laine darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
No joy there for Whitaker , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Musta Laine dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Whitaker with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Laine to score with a decent uppercut.#ROC#
Whitaker is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Laine.
Whitaker drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Whitaker is still on wobbly legs! Can Laine finish him?
Laine drops Whitaker with a straight right hand, right on the button! Laine follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Musta Laine!
Musta Laine decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: Destiny 167: Iii vs. Sobrante
Date: Aug 27, 2016

#R1#
Laine misses with a straight left.
Laine throws a leg kick but Seppala moved away.
Laine throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Seppala's waist but Seppala gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Laine off to one side.
We've been informed that Seppala 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.#TD2#
Seppala dives in and scores a takedown into Laine's guard.#SUB#
Laine is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Laine is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Seppala rolls with it to try and escape but Laine cranks on the arm and Seppala is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Musta Laine!
Musta Laine tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: Destiny 163: Erasmus vs Killer
Date: Jul 30, 2016

#R1#
Laine ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nelson moves away.
Nelson dodges the punch combination from Laine.
Nelson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nelson sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Laine looks to land a right hand but Nelson moved out of range.
Laine tries to clinch but Nelson is having none of it.
Laine uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nelson.
Laine throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nelson blocks a head kick by Laine.
Laine walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Nelson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nelson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laine misses with a hook. Nelson ducked under it nicely.
Nice defenses there by Nelson.
Laine misses with an uppercut.
Laine is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Nelson.#CUT2#
It looks like Musta Laine has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Laine cracks Nelson with a right hand to the side of the head.#CUT#
It looks like Roy Nelson has been cut.
Nelson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nelson misses with a two punch combination. #T1#
Nelson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nelson cracks a nice hook into Laine's ribs.
Laine throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nelson scores with the left hand. Laine knows he should have avoided that one.
An inside leg kick lands from Laine.
Nelson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nelson lands a nice looking body shot.
Nelson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #CL#
Laine gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Laine fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Laine tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nelson tries to break free but Laine pushes him back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Laine.
Nelson is trying to break the clinch but Laine is controlling him.
Nelson lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Laine fails to land. #T2#
Laine tries a body shot but Nelson blocks it.
Laine lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nelson backwards.
I was talking to Laine's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Nelson misses with a punch on the inside.
Nelson tries to break the clinch but Laine is controlling the position.
Nelson lands a shoulder strike.
Laine lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nelson backwards.
Laine scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nelson blocking some punches.
Nelson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Laine blocking some punches.
Nelson is trying to break the clinch but Laine has him pressed against the cage.
Laine tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Nelson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nelson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #T3#
Donk. Nelson catches Laine right on the button with a cross.
Nelson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Laine was well out of range. Poor timing from Nelson.
Laine shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Nelson defends it nicely.
Laine dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nelson. That did some damage!
Nelson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Laine cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Laine looks to land a right hand but Nelson moved out of range.
Laine shoots in but no luck this time. #KD2#
Nice combo by Nelson! Oh, that's hurt him - Laine falls to the canvas and Nelson follows him into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Laine tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Nelson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Laine keeps working. #SU2#
Nelson decides to stand back up. Nelson steps back and let's Laine get back to his feet.
Roy Nelson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nelson misses with a hook.
Laine tried to counter with a leg kick but Nelson avoided it.
Nelson throws a lazy right hand but Laine sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nelson throws a jab but it's blocked by Laine.
Nelson throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Laine counters with a shoot takedown. Nelson fights it but they end up in guard.
Laine trying to control the position from guard on top but Nelson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Laine engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Laine lands a couple of digs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Roy Nelson will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Laine's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Laine throws a jab but it's blocked by Nelson.
Laine bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Laine uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nelson.#CL#
Laine clinches with his opponent. #BC2#
Nelson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nelson defending well as Laine loads up on a big left hand.
Laine keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Laine connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nelson looks to throw the jab but Laine is out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Laine on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Laine throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Laine is trying hard to land a takedown here. Nelson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nelson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nelson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Laine.
Nelson throws a hook to the side of Laine's head but Laine sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Laine looks to score with a jab to the body but Nelson is just out of range.
Nelson feints a counter leg kick.
Nelson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Roy Nelson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
No joy there for Nelson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Laine misses with an attempted mid kick. #T1#
A cross from Laine lands.
Nelson misses with a straight right.
Roy Nelson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nelson throws a shot from downtown. Laine moves away and avoids it.
Nelson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A lazy left from Laine finds it's target.
Laine misses with a wild body shot.
Nelson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #TD#
Laine gets a takedown into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nelson wants to get back to his feet.
Laine working Nelson over with strikes.
Nelson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Laine.
Laine thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nelson trying to hold on to Laine's head to control him but Laine postures up.
Laine has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T2#
Nelson is staying active underneath Laine, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Laine controlling the action here.
Laine wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nelson keeps working.
Laine missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Nelson trying to control here.
Nelson wants to get back to his feet.
Laine is trying to control. Nelson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Nelson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Laine.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nelson trying to control but Laine postures up. #T3#
Laine is looking to take a break and control but Nelson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Laine tries to pass the half guard into mount. Nelson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Laine throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nelson tries to roll over but Laine keeps him under control.
Laine looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Nelson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Laine thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nelson's head.
Nelson pushes Laine off looking to stand but Laine dives back in and keeps control.
Laine looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Nelson wants to control but Laine is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nelson is doing well to control the position and prevent Laine from advancing to side control.
Laine wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nelson keeps working. #T4#
Nelson wants to get back to his feet.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Laine lands a nice looking body shot. #CL#
Laine pushes Nelson up against the cage in a clinch.
Laine lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC2#
Nelson breaks the clinch.
Laine defending well as Nelson loads up on a big left hand.
Laine connects with an inside leg kick.
Nelson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Laine walks into a left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nelson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Laine.
Nelson lands a nice hook to Laine's body. Laine takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nelson fails to land with a series of punches.
Nelson lands a glancing blow to the side of Laine's head.
Laine misses with a jab, cross combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Musta Laine dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Nelson works Laine's body with a nice hook.
Nelson pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #TD#
Laine feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Laine is looking to work some ground and pound but Nelson has wrist control.
Nelson trying to control the position.
Laine sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Laine throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Laine stands up over Nelson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laine working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Nelson controls Laine momentarily but Laine frees himself.
Nelson keeping moving, preventing Laine from controlling successfully. #T1#
Nelson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Laine's guard. #REVB##SU2#
Laine is working an open guard so Nelson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Nelson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Laine.
Nelson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nelson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Laine throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Laine lands a jab to Nelson's midsection.
Laine digs a good body shot into Nelson's ribs.
Laine misses with a body shot.
Laine scores with a punch to the head.
Nelson misses with a hook.
Laine misses with a looping left.
Nelson misses with a hook.#T2#
Nelson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Laine lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nelson at a distance.
Nelson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Laine ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nelson moves away.
Nelson unleashes a big counter combination but Laine bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Laine misses with a body shot.
Nelson lands with a hook. Laine tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Laine on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nelson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A punch combination from Nelson misses.
Laine feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Nelson's calf.
Nelson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Laine comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Laine misses with a wild body shot.
Laine scores with a spinning back kick!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Laine. Nelson shrugs it off though.
Nelson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T3#
Nelson moves out of range of the body kick.
Nelson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Laine connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Laine throws a sloppy body shot
and Nelson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Laine shoots in looking for a takedown but Nelson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Laine's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nelson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Laine throws a head kick that misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Nelson misses.
Laine takes a jab right on the kisser.
Laine connects with a high kick.
Nelson fails to land with a series of punches.
Laine swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nelson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Laine doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A telegraphed right hand from Laine misses the target.
Laine looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nelson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Laine.#T4#
Laine scores with a leg kick.
Nelson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Laine's hands.
Laine cracks Nelson with a good jab.
Laine dodges the punch combination from Nelson.
Nelson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Laine.
Jab by Nelson.
A chopping leg kick lands by Laine.
The fighters circling - Nelson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Laine misses with a hook. Nelson ducked under it nicely.
Laine shoots in and drives through. Nelson sprawls well.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nelson! But no joy.
Laine lands a nice hook to Nelson's body. Nelson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nelson jabs at Laine's body.
Laine throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Nelson counters with a straight right hand.
Laine darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Laine misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nelson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.

And that's the end of the fight!
Musta Laine showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Laine 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: Destiny Tuesday 51
Date: Jun 28, 2016

#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Better. Laine does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD#
Better bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Better is looking to take a break and control but Laine is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Laine is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Better working over Laine with some ground and pound. Laine looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Laine tries to roll over but Better keeps him under control.#SUB#
Laine is defending against the submission attempts here by Better.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laine moves into full guard. #T1#
Laine wants to sweep here but Better controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Laine is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Better is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Better throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB2#
Laine is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Better's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Laine is looking for a triangle but Better pushes his legs off easily.
Better engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Laine manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Better manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Laine wants to control from the top but Better keeps moving.
Better working a defensive guard here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Better is on top in guard. #REVR##T3##SUB2#
Laine had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Better defends it easily.
Better pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Laine is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Laine working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Better doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Better manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Laine looking for a guillotine here but Better defends easily.
Better trying to control but Laine is working from the bottom. #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.
Better controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Better throws a big elbow that misses.
Laine tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Better wants to control from the top but Laine keeps moving.
Laine wants to hit a switch here but Better passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Laine there!
Laine is wriggling around trying to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Evan Better dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Better throws a body kick that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Laine. Better does a little dance to reset his feet.
Better throws a leg kick but Laine checks it.
Better scores with a punch to the head.
Laine finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Better blocks a jab.
Laine takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Better lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Better throws a chopping leg kick but Laine manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Better finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Laine tries to land a front kick but Better steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Better attempts a counter takedown but Laine avoids it well and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laine loads up on a big right hand but Better slips the punch.
Better half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Better will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Laine was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
No joy there for Better, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Laine feints the counter takedown.
A slapping leg kick lands for Laine. #T1#
Laine punishes Better's body with a nice straight punch.
Better throws a body shot but no joy.
Laine looks for the body kick but Better saw that one coming.
Better is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Laine can do to turn this around?
Better scores with a shot to the body.
Laine slips a jab from Better.
Better takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Laine.
Laine throws a front kick aimed at Better's knee but Better avoids it well.
Better avoids the body shot from Laine.
Laine thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Better if he has to take too many more of those.
Laine looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Laine scores with a jab to the jaw.
Laine throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Better is looking to clinch but Laine is avoiding it.
Better lands with a nice body punch. #T2#
Laine swinging wildly here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice cross by Laine.
Laine thows a left - swing and a miss!
Better moves out of range of the body kick.
Laine throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD#
and Better counters with a takedown into side control.
Laine takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Better wants to control but Laine is keeping him busy.
Laine tries to bench press Better off him but Better keeps the position.
The strikes coming from Better are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Better in side control lands a decent elbow. #T3#
Laine is trying to get back to half guard.
Laine is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Better moves into full mount!
Better lands a couple of good shots and Laine has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
The referee is taking a good look at Laine as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Better! #T4#
Laine trying to control the hands but Better breaks the grip.
Laine tries to escape the position.
Better is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Laine. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Better lands with a hammerfist to the side of Laine's head.
Laine tries to roll but Better sticks to his back.
Better has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Laine.
Will Better go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Better is punishing Laine with some ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Laine trying to control the hands but Better won't let him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Evan Better dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Laine pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Better closes this distance looking for a takedown but Laine circles away.
Better defending well as Laine loads up on a big left hand.
Laine misses with a leg kick
letting Better counter with a right hand.
Better darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Better shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Better moves away from the strike by Laine.
Laine throws an off balance right hand
and Better counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Better scores with a push kick.
Better moves out of range of the leg kick from Laine.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Laine misses.
Better connects with a body shot that sends Laine's belly button to the back.
Laine on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Better connects with an inside leg kick.
Laine tries to score with a low kick but Better moves his leg out of the way.#T1#
Better throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Laine takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Better changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Laine moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Laine throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Better scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#CL#
Better closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Laine swings away with an uppercut that misses. #TD#
Better has Laine pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Better pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Laine tumbling to the mat - Better dives into Laine's guard.
Better wants to control from the top but Laine keeps moving. #SUB2#
Laine is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Better defends well.#T2#
Better trying to control the position from guard on top but Laine is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Better throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Musta Laine has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Better wants to control from the top but Laine keeps moving. #SUB2#
Laine throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Better escapes and throws Laine's legs to the side, diving into side control!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Better working the ground and pound. #T3#
Laine is looking for a sweep.
Better cracks Laine with a big right hand but Laine just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Laine is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Better's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Evan Better overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Better is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Laine sees it coming and defends easily.
Better is stalling here. Laine is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Better seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Laine has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Better tries to improve position but can't.
Better is not content to let Laine control the position.
Better tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Laine wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Evan Better is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Better 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.#T4#
Laine controls the position.
Better is looking to regain half guard here but Laine keeps moving and retains side control.
Better regains half guard.
Laine missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Better desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Laine 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.

And that's the end of the fight!
Evan Better showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Better 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Evan Better!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Evan Better made sure he mentioned Revolution Clothing, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: Destiny 155:Jabouin vs Penaali
Date: Jun 04, 2016

#R1#
Seppala misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Seppala moves out of range of the strikes.
Laine misses with a hook. Seppala ducked under it nicely.
Laine slips a straight right by Seppala.
Seppala misses with a low kick.
Seppala defending well as Laine loads up on a big left hand.
Laine getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CUT2#
It looks like Henkka Seppala has been cut.#TD#
Seppala shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Laine is trying to defend but Seppala finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Seppala is looking to take a break and control but Laine is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Laine actively working from the bottom here.
Laine taking some punishment here, with Seppala in his half guard. #SUB2#
Laine looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1#
Seppala scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Laine avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Seppala.
Seppala wants to pass to mount but Laine is defending the position.
Seppala is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Laine taking some punishment here, with Seppala in his half guard.
Laine taking some punishment here, with Seppala in his half guard.
Seppala working the head and body with strikes.
Seppala passes the guard and advances to mount!
Seppala 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.
Laine is looking to improve his position but Seppala isn't that keen on the idea.#T2#
Seppala connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Laine bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Seppala wants to sweep here but Laine controlling him for the moment.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Laine trying to control the position from guard on top but Seppala is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Seppala trying to keep a closed guard but Laine is proving a slippery customer. #ES#
Seppala pushes Laine off and scrambles back to his feet. #T3##TD#
Seppala shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Laine's guard.
Seppala with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Laine is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Laine might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Seppala haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Laine looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Seppala stands up over Laine, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Our spies down at at Gangsterdamage inform us that Laine has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Laine is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Seppala lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Laine 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.#T4#
Seppala advances position into side control!
Laine is looking to regain half guard here but Seppala keeps moving and retains side control.
Seppala lands a nice forearm strike.
Seppala scoring with punches and elbows.
Seppala working the head with strikes.
Seppala working the ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Laine wants to control but Seppala postures up.
Seppala grinds an elbow into Laine's temple.
Seppala lands a few punches from side control.
Laine is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Seppala off and has taken his back!
Laine controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Henkka Seppala dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Henkka Seppala's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Laine scores with a sloppy right hand. Seppala should have avoided that one.
Seppala lands a lovely overhand right.
Seppala shoots in for a double leg but Laine sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Seppala looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Laine slaps away a takedown attempt from Seppala, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Laine swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Seppala avoids the head kick by Laine.
Laine throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Laine works Seppala's body with a nice hook.
Seppala on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Seppala shoots in looking for a takedown. Laine tries to sprawl out of it but Seppala keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Laine manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Laine is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Seppala with a body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Henkka Seppala. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Laine scores with a punch to the head.#T1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Seppala.
Laine scores with a leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Laine.
Laine throws a right and a left that both miss.
Laine avoids the body shot from Seppala.
Laine dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Seppala. That did some damage!
Laine misses the jab.#TD#
Seppala throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Laine was covering up waiting for the punch and Seppala finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Seppala connects with a couple of short punches.
Seppala postures up in Laine's guard and throws a big left but Laine blocks it. #T2#
Laine not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Laine is trying to hold Seppala in close to prevent damage but Seppala has managed to pass into half guard.
Laine blocking the ground and pound attempt from Seppala.
Seppala takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Laine actively working from the bottom here.
Seppala thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Laine's head.
Seppala tries to pass to full mount but Laine defends it.
Laine wants to control but Seppala is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Henkka Seppala overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Seppala controlling the pace.
Seppala lands with a punch from half guard. #T3##SUB2#
Laine looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Laine wants to control but Seppala is keeping busy.
Laine moves into full guard.
Laine keeping full guard, as Seppala tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Laine keeping moving, preventing Seppala from controlling successfully.
Laine 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#
Seppala wants to improve his position but Laine is controlling well. #T4#
Laine wants to control but Seppala is keeping him busy.
Laine lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Laine lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Laine slips a nice elbow through Seppala's hands, connecting with Seppala's forehead.
Seppala tries to get to full guard but Laine has control of the leg.
Seppala regains full guard. Nicely done.
Laine trying to control but Seppala is working from the bottom.
Laine stopping the sweep attempt from Seppala.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Musta Laine showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Henkka Seppala's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Laine.
A head kick misses from Laine.
The fighters circling - Laine throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Seppala dives in for a single leg takedown but Laine sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Seppala blocks a head kick by Laine.
Laine thuds a left hand into Seppala's body.
Seppala throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Laine bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Seppala's head.
Seppala closes this distance looking for a takedown but Laine circles away.
Laine leaves Seppala with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Henkka Seppala. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laine is really turning it up, unleashing another crisp combination which drops Seppala like a ton of bricks! The referee dives in to stop the fight, saving Seppala from another fist facial!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Musta Laine!
Musta Laine was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: TWGC 10 (170lbs, D2): Finals - Round 1
Date: Mar 20, 2016

Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Musta Laine and Virgil Dreesen. Laine comes to the cage accompanied by Somnium - After All. Musta Laine is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

181 cm
24 yrs
183 lbs

177 cm
25 yrs
166 lbs

Laine

Dreesen

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Musta Laine! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Virgil Dreesen!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Trevor Gratis and Elvis Blanc.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Laine fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Dreesen drives through and clinches with Laine against the cage.
Laine tries to score a body lock takedown but Dreesen shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Dreesen is pressed up against the cage. Laine has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Dreesen down to the mat. Dreesen avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Musta Laine. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Dreesen forces Laine back against the cage and clinches.
Laine is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Laine drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dreesen is trying to pull guard but Laine turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Dreesen pulls guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Dreesen has his foot on Laine's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Laine works his way back into a safe position though.
Laine stopping the sweep attempt from Dreesen.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Laine looking to pass the guard.
Laine controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Dreesen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Laine is one step ahead there.
Laine passes Dreesen's left leg - he's now in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dreesen has his hands clasped together around Laine's back. He's all about the action.

Dreesen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Laine is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Our spies down at at Fight Factory inform us that Dreesen has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Laine wants to control from the top but Dreesen keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laine trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Laine pushes down on Dreesen's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Dreesen is refusing to be controlled, as Laine sits in half guard.
Laine controlling the action here.
Laine is keen to just control but Dreesen is a slippery customer.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dreesen tries to roll over but Laine keeps him under control.
Laine trying to mount his opponent but Dreesen defends it.

Dreesen looking for submissions off his back.

Laine seems to be looking for submissions.
Dreesen moves into full guard.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Dreesen being controlled here, momentarily.
Laine trying to control but Dreesen is working from the bottom.
Dreesen wants to sweep here but Laine controlling him for the moment.

Laine got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dreesen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Laine has managed to get both his arms back between Dreesen's legs - danger averted.

Dreesen has his foot on Laine's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Laine works his way back into a safe position though.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Laine passes Dreesen's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Dreesen slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

Dreesen is looking for a triangle but Laine pushes his legs off easily.
Laine wants to control from the top but Dreesen keeps moving.
Laine slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Dreesen looking for a sweep. Not yet Dreesen, not yet.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.

Dreesen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Laine doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Laine manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Laine pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dreesen is keeping the position for now.
Dreesen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Laine trying to control but Dreesen is working from the bottom.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.

Dreesen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dreesen keeping moving, preventing Laine from controlling successfully.
Laine is pushing down on Dreesen's leg trying to pass to half guard. Dreesen is fighting to maintain full guard but Laine has managed to sneak the leg through.
Laine is pressing down on Dreesen's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dreesen is holding on for now.
Dreesen wants to improve his position but Laine is controlling well.

Laine is looking for a kimura here.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Laine looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Laine wants to take a breather but Dreesen is having none of it.
Dreesen is trying to control but can't.
Laine prevents Dreesen from improving his position.
Dreesen trying to hold on to Laine's head to control him but Laine postures up.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Laine is controlling the pace.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Laine is keen to just control but Dreesen is a slippery customer.

Laine is working for a kimura here but Dreesen manages to reverse the position and he's now in Laine's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laine (0) vs (2) Dreesen
Laine not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dreesen wants to control from the top but Laine keeps moving.
Laine controls Dreesen momentarily but Dreesen frees himself.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Laine is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laine (2) vs (2) Dreesen
Well,Laine is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Dreesen gets back to full guard.

Dreesen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Laine doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Laine manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Laine wants to pass the guard but Dreesen is keeping the position.
Laine preventing the sweep.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Dreesen is trying to keep Laine in close.
Dreesen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Laine is one step ahead there.
Laine wants to pass the guard but Dreesen is keeping the position.
Laine passes Dreesen's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

Laine is looking for a kimura here.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Laine prevents Dreesen from improving his position.
Laine controlling the action here.
Laine wants to control but Dreesen is keeping him busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dreesen is trying to maintain the position but Laine is very close to passing his half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Dreesen gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Dreesen wins on points by 3 to 2.
A very excited looking Virgil Dreesen 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: TWGC 10 (170lbs, D2): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Mar 12, 2016

Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Musta Laine and Jamal Quik. Laine comes to the cage accompanied by Somnium - After All. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

181 cm
24 yrs
183 lbs

182 cm
44 yrs
182 lbs

Laine

Quik

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Musta Laine! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Jamal Quik!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Sosuke Kotani.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.

Quik pushes Laine up against the cage in a clinch.
Laine wants a takedown but no success here.
Quik tries to score a body lock takedown but Laine shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

Laine gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Laine (2) vs (0) Quik
Laine trying to control the pace.
Quik trying to control here.
Quik is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Laine trying to control from half guard but Quik is working away.
Laine perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Laine is thwarting Quik's attempts to control the position.
Laine keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Laine wants to free his trapped foot but Quik is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Quik tries to roll over but Laine keeps him under control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quik is trying to control but can't.
Laine moves into full mount! Quik won't be happy about that!
Score +3 for passing guard: Laine (5) vs (0) Quik
Laine wants to control the pace but Quik is squirming around nicely.
Quik tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laine sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Quik wants to hold on but Laine pushes him away.
Laine tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

Laine swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Quik is now in Laine's guard. A big mistake from Laine there, giving up the dominant position!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laine (5) vs (2) Quik
Quik is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Quik postures up.

Laine isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Quik stacks Laine on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Quik!
Score +3 for passing guard: Laine (5) vs (5) Quik
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Laine is trying to control Quik's posture but Quik avoids it.
Laine is looking for a sweep.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Laine regains half guard.

Laine is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Quik pulls his head out easily.
Laine is looking to improve his position.
Quik is controlling the pace.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Quik's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Laine is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Quik's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Quik's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Laine (9) vs (5) Quik
Laine wants to control but Quik is keeping busy.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Laine not allowing Quik to control his hands.

Laine looking to break Quik's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Quik remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Laine will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Quik trying to control the hands but Laine won't let him.

Quik defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Quik biding his time here by controlling the hands, looking to escape.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.

Quik defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laine (9) vs (7) Quik
Quik is stalling in the full guard.
Quik trying to control the position from guard on top but Laine is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Quik looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Laine manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Quik manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laine (11) vs (7) Quik
Laine trying to move into half guard but instead Quik has managed to sweep!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laine (11) vs (9) Quik

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Quik won't allow Laine to sweep him here.
Laine looking to control but Quik passes into half guard.
Quik with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Laine is trying to control but can't.
Quik is trying to control. Laine wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Laine is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Quik's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Quik's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Laine (15) vs (9) Quik
Laine is hanging on to Quik's back as he tries to escape.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.

Laine looking for the RNC.

Laine looking for the choke but no joy.
Quik trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Laine is looking to control Quik but Quik is wriggling around and keeping busy.

Quik fending off the submission attempt from Laine.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Laine struggling to keep hold of the position.
Quik turns into Laine and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laine (15) vs (11) Quik
Quik won't allow Laine to sweep him here.
Laine keeping full guard, as Quik tries to pass.
Quik sitting in guard here, content to control.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.

Laine is looking for a triangle but Quik pushes his legs off easily.
Laine 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.
Laine keeping moving, preventing Quik from controlling successfully.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.

Laine looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Quik pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Laine is keeping the position for now.
Quik slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

Laine has his foot on Quik's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Quik works his way back into a safe position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Quik sitting in guard here, content to control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Laine takes the fight on points by 15 to 11.
Musta Laine decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: TWGC 10 (170lbs, D2): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Mar 11, 2016

Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Distor Centura and Musta Laine. Centura comes to the cage accompanied by 12 Stones - Bulletproof. Laine has chosen Somnium - After All as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

165 cm
34 yrs
180 lbs

181 cm
24 yrs
183 lbs

Centura

Laine

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Distor Centura! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Musta Laine!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yukihiro Shimada and Yukihiro Yamamoto.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?

Laine has Centura up against the cage in a clinch.
Laine drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Laine looking for a takedown.
Centura is looking to take this one to the mat.
Centura wants a takedown.

Laine tightens his grip and picks Centura up, before dumping him to the ground. Centura manages to land in guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Centura (0) vs (2) Laine
Laine trying to control the position from guard on top but Centura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laine looking to pass the guard.
Centura looking for a sweep. Not yet Centura, not yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Centura controlling Laine's posture.
Laine sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Centura's guard.
Laine wants to control but Centura is keeping him busy.

Laine is working for a kimura but Centura is defending it quite comfortably.
Laine is looking to advance position but Centura won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Centura wants to improve his position but Laine is controlling well.
Centura is staying active underneath Laine, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Centura might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Laine looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Laine keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Centura is looking to improve his position.
Centura is doing well to control the position and prevent Laine from advancing to side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Laine wants to work for an arm triangle but Centura is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Laine slows the pace down in half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Laine is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Centura is just riding it out for now. Laine eventually gives up the hold.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Centura tries to roll over but Laine keeps him under control.
Well, if Laine is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Laine is looking to stall here but Centura recovers full guard.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Laine looking to pass the guard.
Laine is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Centura being controlled here, momentarily.
Laine pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Centura is keeping the position for now.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Laine trying to control the position from guard on top but Centura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Laine advances position into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Centura (0) vs (5) Laine
Laine wants to control but Centura is keeping him busy.
Centura is trying to escape the position but Laine is controlling the position.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.

Laine is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Centura knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Laine tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Laine has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Laine is looking to take a break and control but Centura is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Laine is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Laine wants to control but Centura is keeping him busy.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.

Laine goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Centura rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Laine's guard! Nice work there by Centura!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Centura (2) vs (5) Laine
Laine keeping moving, preventing Centura from controlling successfully.
Centura looking to pass the guard.

Laine working for a triangle but Centura defends it easily.

Laine looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Laine keeping moving, preventing Centura from controlling successfully.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.

Centura drops back, looking for a kneebar! Laine looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Laine looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Laine!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Centura (2) vs (9) Laine
The referee asks Laine politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Laine prefers to stall for the moment though.

Laine working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Centura tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Laine easily slips into full mount!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Centura (2) vs (11) Laine

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Laine can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Centura is looking to escape.
Laine tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Centura is squirming around, avoiding Laine's attempts to control the action.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.

Laine goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Centura turns into him and now he's in Laine's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Centura (4) vs (11) Laine
Centura wants to pass the guard but Laine is keeping the position.
Laine working a defensive guard here.
Centura tries to free his leg and advance position but Laine is retaining full guard.

Centura drops back, looking for a kneebar! Laine looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Laine looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Laine!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Centura (4) vs (15) Laine
Laine gets to mount! Centura was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Centura (4) vs (17) Laine

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Laine can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Centura is looking to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Laine looking for a guillotine from mount but Centura is having none of it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Laine wins on points by 17 to 4.
A less than humble Musta Laine misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

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