Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: GFC 55: Overeem vs Johnson 2
Date: Dec 03, 2016

#R1#
McConnell checks a leg kick.
McConnell throws a counter combo.
Maguire throws a jab when McConnell was well out of range.
A slow jab from Maguire misses its intended target.
McConnell shoots in for a takedown but Maguire shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL2#
McConnell has closed the distance and engaged Maguire in a clinch.
Maguire tries to break the clinch but McConnell is controlling the position.
Maguire wants to get back to striking at distance but McConnell won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McConnell prevents Maguire from breaking the clinch.#BC#
Maguire escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Maguire lands a leg kick that knocks McConnell off balance momentarily.
Maguire tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and McConnell is able to avoid easily.
McConnell is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T1#
Maguire swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McConnell changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Maguire waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McConnell.
Maguire throws a low kick but McConnell avoids it.
McConnell feints the counter takedown.
McConnell shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Maguire feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Maguire misses with a low kick.
McConnell is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Maguire tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Maguire tries to work over McConnell's front leg with a kick but McConnell checks it.
McConnell drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Maguire defends it well.
Maguire ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McConnell moves away.#T2#
Maguire is looking to slow McConnell down with leg kicks.
McConnell fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Cormac Maguire has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Conor McConnell.
Maguire misses with a low kick.
Good work by McConnell as he checks the leg kick.
McConnell drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Maguire defends it well.#TD2#
Maguire gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows McConnell to score an easy takedown into full guard.#SUB2#
McConnell has gone for a leg lock! Maguire slips out almost immediately though and dives into McConnell's guard.#REVR#
McConnell can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Maguire controls the pace.#T3#
McConnell wants to stand up but Maguire is controlling him.
McConnell wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Maguire manages to pass to side control.
Maguire wants to lay and pray for a moment but McConnell keeps working. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Maguire controlling the action here.
McConnell tries to kick Maguire off but Maguire keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McConnell is trying to get back to full guard.
Maguire wants to pass to mount but McConnell is defending the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cormac Maguire dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
McConnell misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A swing and a miss from Maguire.
McConnell tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Maguire misses with a low kick.
McConnell bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#TD2#
Maguire gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
McConnell is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Maguire is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Maguire has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
McConnell wants to get back to his feet but Maguire is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Maguire is looking to stand up but McConnell won't let him.
McConnell managing to control the position.
Maguire is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McConnell can do to turn this around?
Maguire stops McConnell from standing up. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
McConnell tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Maguire wanted to stand there but McConnell had control of the position.
Maguire looking to pass the guard.
Maguire controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Maguire is fighting to break McConnell's control of his arms but McConnell is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Maguire throws a nice outside leg kick. #T3#
Maguire scores with a leg kick.
Maguire connects with a solid leg kick.
Conor McConnell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Maguire looks to land a body kick but McConnell moved away.
McConnell feints the counter takedown.
Maguire misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and McConnell counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Maguire! #SU2#
McConnell stands up.
Maguire throws a leg kick but McConnell sees it coming and checks it nicely.
McConnell shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Maguire appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Maguire finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
McConnell changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T4##TD2#
Maguire tries to sprawl but McConnell drives through with a takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
McConnell is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB2#
McConnell is looking for a kimura here. #SUB2#
McConnell is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Maguire is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cormac Maguire dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Maguire throws a solid leg kick but McConnell takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Maguire.
Maguire connects with a body shot that sends McConnell's belly button to the back.
A bone on bone clash there as McConnell blocks the leg kick.
McConnell is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Maguire throws out a leg kick but McConnell moves out of range and Maguire only half commits.
Cormac Maguire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maguire swings for the body but McConnell moves out of range.
McConnell avoids the head kick by Maguire.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maguire moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Maguire throws a leg kick but McConnell moved away.
And McConnell tries to counter it with a takedown but Maguire pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Maguire walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. McConnell checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
McConnell drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Maguire defends it well.#T1#
Maguire lands with a thumping leg kick.
Maguire scores with a hook.
Maguire throws a leg kick but McConnell sees it coming and moves out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as McConnell checks a leg kick. #TD2#
McConnell drives through with a takedown into guard. #SUB2#
McConnell has gone for a leg lock! Maguire slips out almost immediately though and dives into McConnell's guard.#REVR#
McConnell keeping full guard, as Maguire tries to pass.
Conor McConnell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Maguire wants to control from the top but McConnell keeps moving.
McConnell wants to stand but Maguire is controlling the position.
McConnell is pulling down on Maguire's head. It's preventing any offense from Maguire, at least for the moment.
McConnell can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Maguire controls the pace.#T3##SU#
Maguire stands up and waves to McConnell to follow him.
Maguire thows a leg kick but McConnell checks it #TD2#
and McConnell counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Maguire is looking to get back to is feet but McConnell passes into side control. #SUB2#
McConnell tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
McConnell is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Maguire has escaped the position, nice work there. #T4##SUB2#
McConnell wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Maguire, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
McConnell tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Check out the look on McConnell's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cormac Maguire!
After winning the bout, Cormac Maguire thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: GFC 49: Laine vs Walian
Date: Nov 05, 2016

#R1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Whiteside.
Despite the aggression on McConnell's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#TD#
Whiteside drives through with a takedown into McConnell's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
McConnell keeping moving, preventing Whiteside from controlling successfully.
McConnell is looking to stand up but Whiteside isn't so interested in that idea.
McConnell wants to sweep here but Whiteside controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whiteside's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Whiteside missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Whiteside 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.
Whiteside throws a big right hand that misses. #T1#
Whiteside with a flurry of punches that miss.
Whiteside postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
McConnell keeping moving, preventing Whiteside from controlling successfully.
Whiteside controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Whiteside tries to clinch but McConnell is having none of it.
McConnell feints the counter takedown.
Whiteside closes this distance looking for a takedown but McConnell circles away.
McConnell is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Whiteside shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Whiteside. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Whiteside rushes McConnell and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Whiteside is trying to pull guard but McConnell turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Whiteside tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #T2##TD#
Whiteside manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB2#
McConnell postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Whiteside is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of McConnell, into his guard. #REVR##SUB#
Whiteside drops back looking for a leg! McConnell is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and McConnell manages to kick Whiteside off! Whiteside jumps back into McConnell's guard.
Whiteside throws a big elbow that misses.
Whiteside looking to sit in guard and control but McConnell gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB2#
McConnell drops back, looking for a kneebar! Whiteside looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Whiteside looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Whiteside! #REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3##SUB#
Whiteside tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Whiteside swings around for an armbar but McConnell sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Whiteside's guard.
McConnell missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB2#
McConnell drops back, looking for a kneebar! Whiteside looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Whiteside looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Whiteside! #REVR#
Whiteside throws a strike aimed at the side of McConnell's head but McConnell avoids it well.#T4##SUB#
Whiteside tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Whiteside has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
McConnell stops Whiteside from passing to mount. #SUB#
Whiteside is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but McConnell is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
McConnell is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Whiteside's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McConnell taking some punishment here, with Whiteside in his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Whiteside dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Whiteside tries for a takedown but McConnell sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Whiteside fails with the takedown.
McConnell is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#TD#
Whiteside changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. McConnell looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SUB#
Whiteside is trying to get an arm triangle but McConnell is defending well.
Whiteside is looking to take a break and control but McConnell 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.#SUB#
Whiteside is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, McConnell has escaped the position, nice work there. #T1##SUB#
Whiteside wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by McConnell, who protects the arm well.
Whiteside throws a strike aimed at the side of McConnell's head but McConnell avoids it well.
Whiteside in side control, throwing shots but McConnell defends.
Whiteside trying to control the position but McConnell is working away.
Whiteside throws an elbow but McConnell slips to the side and avoids it well.#SU#
Whiteside decides to stand up, so the ref orders McConnell to his feet. #TD#
Whiteside drives through with a takedown into guard.
Whiteside might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2#
Whiteside looking to sit in guard and control but McConnell gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB#
Whiteside working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McConnell doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McConnell manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
McConnell drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Whiteside dives on top into guard.#REVR##SUB#
Whiteside is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! McConnell is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! McConnell has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Whiteside is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T3#
McConnell pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Whiteside is keeping the position for now.
Whiteside has a closed guard, preventing McConnell from standing up. #SUB2#
McConnell drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Whiteside manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now McConnell has Whiteside in his guard.#REVR#
Whiteside wants to control from the top but McConnell keeps moving. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Whiteside is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McConnell can do to turn this around?
Whiteside is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Johnny Whiteside overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McConnell working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Whiteside. #SUB#
Whiteside drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but McConnell manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Whiteside has McConnell in his guard.#REVB##SUB#
Whiteside is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McConnell trying to control but Whiteside is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Whiteside dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Whiteside is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McConnell.
Whiteside misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Whiteside shoots in and drives through. McConnell sprawls well.
Whiteside tries to score a power double leg takedown but McConnell sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Whiteside somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Whiteside. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Whiteside fails with the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McConnell shoots in for a takedown but Whiteside shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Whiteside was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#TD#
Whiteside closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Whiteside lands in his opponent's guard.
McConnell wants to get back to his feet but Whiteside is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T1#
McConnell working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Whiteside. #SUB#
Whiteside thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Whiteside missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Whiteside postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Whiteside won't allow McConnell to get back to his feet.
McConnell is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Conor McConnell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
McConnell keeping moving, preventing Whiteside from controlling successfully.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Whiteside fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Conor McConnell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Whiteside manages to get an easy takedown there - catching McConnell on his heels. He'll look to pass McConnell's guard now, I'm sure.
Whiteside wants to control from the top but McConnell keeps moving. #SUB2#
McConnell had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Whiteside defends it easily.#T3##SUB#
Whiteside is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! McConnell is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! McConnell has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##SUB#
Whiteside working for a triangle but McConnell defends it easily.
Whiteside utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McConnell looking to pass the guard.
McConnell must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Whiteside is trying to keep McConnell in close. #SUB2#
McConnell has gone for a leg lock! Whiteside slips out almost immediately though and dives into McConnell's guard.#REVR#
Johnny Whiteside is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Whiteside trying to control but McConnell is working from the bottom.
Whiteside not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McConnell is looking to stand up but Whiteside isn't so interested in that idea.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Whiteside!
Johnny Whiteside opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.

Event: Infinity: Resolution
Date: Aug 28, 2016

#R1#
Sloppy strikes from Yo Girl. Those never looked like landing.
Yo Girl lands a two punch combo.
McConnell ducks under a wild hook from Yo Girl.
Yo Girl tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McConnell tries to counter with a clinch but Yo Girl shakes him off and moves away.
Yo Girl takes a swing at McConnell's ribcage but misses.
A slow jab from Yo Girl misses its intended target.
McConnell changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McConnell closes the distance and clinches up with Yo Girl, looking for a takedown. McConnell pushes Yo Girl against the cage but Yo Girl circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
McConnell has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Yo Girl finds it's way round the side to connect with McConnell's head.
Yo Girl scores with a nice head shot.#T1#
Yo Girl rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McConnell moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McConnell drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Yo Girl defends it well.
Yo Girl swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And McConnell tries to counter it with a takedown but Yo Girl pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Yo Girl looks to land a combination but McConnell avoids it well.
Yo Girl jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Yo Girl misses with a body shot.
McConnell is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Yo Girl loads up on a big right hand but McConnell slips the punch.
Yo Girl dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jab, jab by Yo Girl - just one landing. #T2#
McConnell blocks a head kick by Yo Girl.
Yo Girl misses with a two punch combination.
A nice combination there by Yo Girl.
Yo Girl misses with a hook. McConnell ducked under it nicely.
McConnell tries to counter with a clinch but Yo Girl shakes him off and moves away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yo Girl lands with a kick to the ribs.
Yo Girl looks to score with a jab to the body but McConnell is just out of range.
McConnell closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #ROC#
McConnell is rocked!
Yo Girl lands a big right hook! McConnell looks hurt but is still standing! Yo Girl lands a left jab and another right hook! This time McConnell falls down and Yo Girl dives in with a huge hammer fist! McConnell's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Yo Girl runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Where Yo Girl!
Post fight, an emotional Where Yo Girl said 'Don't ever count me out! I came in for the knockout to prove Ray and Jay wrong and did just that. Didnt see that coming did you? Know give me my interview!'.

Event: GFC 23: Romanov vs Sobis
Date: Jul 30, 2016

#R1#
Kissell moves out of range as McConnell strikes.
McConnell throws a left and a right that both miss
and McConnell takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McConnell connects with a body shot that sends Kissell's belly button to the back.
Kissell swings for the body but McConnell moves out of range.
McConnell lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
McConnell misses with a double jab.
McConnell misses the jab.
McConnell misses the shot to the body.
McConnell misses with a looping left.
McConnell throws an overhand right that lands on Kissell's shoulder, as Kissell tries to avoid the shot.
McConnell throws a series of punches but Kissell moves out of range.
Kissell throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Despite the aggression on McConnell's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kissell thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on McConnell if he has to take too many more of those.
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!
McConnell misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kissell fires out a quick counter leg kick but McConnell just manages to avoid it.
Kissell bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
McConnell throws a right and a left that Kissell avoids nicely.
Kissell jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
McConnell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kissell was well out of range. Poor timing from McConnell.
Kissell looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
McConnell steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Kissell.
McConnell throws a hook to the side of Kissell's head but Kissell sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
Kissell throws a push kick but McConnell slaps the foot to one side.
McConnell throws a sloppy body shot
and Kissell counters with a three punch combo that has McConnell backing up. McConnell nods at Kissell to acknowledge the strikes.
Kissell scores with a spinning back kick!
Kissell misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McConnell fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kissell drops down looking for a counter takedown but McConnell sprawls and moves away.
Kissell misses with a body kick.
Kissell misses with the combination.
Conor McConnell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A good leg kick by Kissell.
McConnell moves out of range as Kissell throws a body kick.
McConnell misses with a looping left.
No joy there for McConnell, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #CL#
Kissell moves into the clinch.
Kissell lands on the inside with an uppercut.
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!#TD#
Kissell has hold of one of McConnell's legs. McConnell is fighting the takedown attempt but Kissell gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
McConnell working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kissell. #T2#
Kissell won't allow McConnell to get back to his feet.
Kissell working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kissell throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McConnell works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kissell 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.
Kissell wants to control from the top but McConnell keeps moving.
McConnell really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kissell. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kissell throws an elbow that misses. McConnell uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kissell's guard. Nice move by McConnell!#REVB##SUB#
McConnell got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kissell has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, McConnell has managed to get both his arms back between Kissell's legs - danger averted.
Kissell wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Kissell working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McConnell doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McConnell manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Kissell is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T3#
Kissell has a closed guard, preventing McConnell from standing up.
McConnell is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Kissell is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Kissell is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McConnell defends well.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kissell is trying to keep McConnell in close. #SUB#
McConnell got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kissell has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, McConnell has managed to get both his arms back between Kissell's legs - danger averted.
Kissell has a closed guard, preventing McConnell from standing up.
Kissell looking to control. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
McConnell moves into range and connects with a jab.
McConnell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kissell moves away.
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 Lyman Kissell will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Kissell lands a body shot.
McConnell throws a right and a left that both miss.
McConnell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McConnell avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A left lands for McConnell.
A looping hook to the body misses from McConnell. Kissell does a little dance to reset his feet.
McConnell blocks the body kick.
Kissell lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kissell throws a series of punches but McConnell moves out of range.
Conor McConnell seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McConnell dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McConnell scores with a body shot.
McConnell on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kissell. Kissell obviously looking to wear him down.
Kissell throws a front kick that sends McConnell stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A shot to the body from McConnell misses #CL#
and Kissell counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kissell. #BC2#
McConnell breaks the clinch.
Kissell throws a head kick that misses.
McConnell scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lyman Kissell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McConnell cracks Kissell with an open hand slap.#T1#
Kissell throws a body kick that misses. #CL#
Kissell closes the distance and pushes McConnell back into the cage.
McConnell looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
I was talking to Kissell's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#BC#
Kissell manages to break the clinch.
Kissell tries to clinch but McConnell moves out of range.
Kissell takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
McConnell jabs at Kissell's body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kissell.
Nice shot lands for McConnell.
Kissell blocks a jab.
Kissell misses with a wild body shot.
Kissell dodges the punch combination from McConnell.
McConnell is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
McConnell throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kissell counters with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A telegraphed right hand from Kissell misses the target. #T2#
Kissell scores with a leg kick.
Kissell avoids the body shot from McConnell.
Conor McConnell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kissell uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McConnell.#CL#
Kissell clinches up with McConnell and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Kissell breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McConnell keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kissell.
McConnell misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McConnell throws a hook but Kissell avoids it easily.
McConnell lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kissell circles away quickly and effectively.
Kissell avoids the body shot from McConnell.
Kissell swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#TD#
Kissell closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into McConnell's guard.
Kissell trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kissell throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McConnell works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kissell lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T3#
McConnell keeping moving, preventing Kissell from controlling successfully.
Kissell throws a big elbow that misses.
Kissell trying to control the position from guard on top but McConnell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kissell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McConnell swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kissell is working hard here to advance position.
Kissell trying to control but McConnell is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McConnell throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kissell. #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.#CL#
Kissell clinches up with McConnell and pushes him back against the cage.
Kissell lands a right hand.
Kissell swings wildly with an uppercut but McConnell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kissell landing knees to the body. #TD#
Kissell has picked McConnell up - he's going for a ride! Kissell dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Kissell trying to control from half guard but McConnell is working away.
McConnell blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kissell.
Kissell thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kissell not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kissell keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lyman Kissell 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#
Kissell ducks under a wild hook from McConnell.
Kissell thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on McConnell if he has to take too many more of those.
McConnell scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
McConnell misses with a series of wild punches.
McConnell misses with a few strikes there.
McConnell throws a hook to the side of Kissell's head but Kissell sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kissell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McConnell.
Kissell throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McConnell on the side of the head.
Kissell fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
McConnell walks into a stiff left hand from Kissell.
Kissell takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
McConnell throws a shot from downtown. Kissell moves away and avoids it.
McConnell rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kissell moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McConnell takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McConnell connects with a body shot.#CL#
McConnell tries to keep at a distance but Kissell has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kissell lands a nice uppercut.#T1#
Kissell wants a takedown but no success here.
McConnell prevents a takedown attempt there. #BC#
Kissell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kissell wants to clinch.#CL#
Kissell takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Kissell breaks from the clinch.
Kissell throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
McConnell misses with a shot to the body
and Kissell makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. McConnell really felt that one!
Kissell takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Conor McConnell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lyman Kissell is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Kissell throws a chopping leg kick but McConnell manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
McConnell misses with a double jab.
McConnell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McConnell throws a series of punches but Kissell moves out of range.
McConnell swats away the attempt to clinch by Kissell.
McConnell wants to counter with a clinch but Kissell pushes him away.
Kissell tries to clinch there but McConnell circles away.
Kissell tries to close the distance and clinch up but McConnell swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McConnell throws a series of punches but Kissell moves out of range.
McConnell has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kissell.
McConnell swings for the body but Kissell moves out of range.
Kissell quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McConnell walks into a straight right hand from Kissell.#CL#
Kissell has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC2#
McConnell manages to break the clinch.
Kissell fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kissell slips a jab and a cross from McConnell.
Both fighters circling a little - Kissell finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #T3#
McConnell throws a series of punches but Kissell moves out of range.
Kissell slips a jab and a cross from McConnell.
Kissell tries to clinch up but McConnell circles away and keeps his distance.
Kissell is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
McConnell misses with a few strikes there. #CL#
Kissell has McConnell up against the cage in a clinch.
Kissell can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lyman Kissell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kissell changes levels and goes for a takedown here. McConnell fights it off and pushes away nicely. #CL#
Kissell moves into the clinch.
McConnell has had enough of the clinch but Kissell keeps him there for the moment.#BC2#
McConnell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kissell looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T4#
McConnell just misses with a punch to the body.
Kissell throws a sloppy head kick and McConnell moves out of range easily.
A swing and a miss from McConnell.
Kissell explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
McConnell swings for the body but Kissell moves out of range.
McConnell is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kissell rather than just go for the knockout.
Kissell looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
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!
Kissell dodges the punch combination from McConnell.
Kissell was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kissell tries to clinch up but McConnell circles away and keeps his distance.
Kissell fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#TD#
Kissell drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kissell wants to pass the guard but McConnell is keeping the position.
Kissell postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

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 Lyman Kissell.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kissell, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Lyman Kissell!
Lyman Kissell 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: GFC 17: Horse vs Romanov
Date: Jul 09, 2016

#R1#
Logan cracks McConnell with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CL2#
Logan clinches up with McConnell and pushes him back against the cage.
Logan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McConnell tries to circle away but Logan has him pinned against the cage.
McConnell prevents a body shot from Logan.
A shot in the inside from Logan.
A head punch on the inside from Logan fails to land.
McConnell wants to get back to striking at distance but Logan won't allow it.
A head punch on the inside from Logan fails to land.
McConnell blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McConnell blocking some punches.
Logan lands a body shot.
Logan prevents McConnell from breaking the clinch.
Logan working aggressively here.
Logan lands with a left to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McConnell is trying to force a seperation but Logan has the dominant position.#BC#
McConnell breaks the clinch.
McConnell displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Logan lands a nice looking body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McConnell throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Logan counters with a nice body shot.
McConnell just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
A punch combination from McConnell misses.
Good leg kick by Logan there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Logan dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McConnell. That did some damage!
McConnell throws a combination. Logan tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
McConnell looks to throw the jab but Logan is out of range.
McConnell throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McConnell has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cozad MMA St Petersburg in the buildup to the fight.
Logan moves out of range of the strikes.
Logan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McConnell just misses with a punch to the body.
McConnell has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Logan.
McConnell lands an overhand right.
Logan throws a body punch but McConnell moves out of range.
Logan is looking to slow McConnell down with leg kicks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McConnell bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Logan's head.
McConnell swinging wildly here.
McConnell tries to bum rush Logan with a series of wild strikes but Logan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T2#
A head kick misses from Logan. #CL2#
Logan takes the fight into the clinch.
McConnell wants to break the clinch but can't.
Logan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Logan misses with some punches.
McConnell is trying to break the clinch but Logan is controlling him.
Logan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McConnell can't break the clinch.
McConnell has had enough of the clinch but Logan keeps him there for the moment.
McConnell tries to break the clinch but Logan is controlling the position.
Logan missing with knees to the body. #BC#
McConnell breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McConnell throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McConnell with a jab.
McConnell blocks a head kick by Logan.
McConnell lands with a cross.
McConnell avoids the head kick by Logan. #T3#
McConnell fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
McConnell misses with the combination.
Logan swings for the body but McConnell moves out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Logan.
Logan throws a leg kick which misses McConnell's front leg but catches the back leg as McConnell tries to avoid it.
McConnell throws a left and a right that both miss
and Logan counters with a nice leg kick.
McConnell is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
McConnell misses with a wild combination.
Logan lands a jab to the nose.
McConnell works the jab nicely.
McConnell avoids the head kick by Logan.
McConnell missing with a left hand there. Logan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McConnell throws a shot to the body.
McConnell takes a swing at Logan's ribcage but misses. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McConnell checks a leg kick.
McConnell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Logan moves away.
Logan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McConnell.
Logan throws out a counter right but McConnell avoids it with no problem.
McConnell misses the shot to the body.
Logan lands a leg kick that knocks McConnell off balance momentarily.
Logan takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
McConnell throws a right and a left that Logan avoids nicely.
McConnell works Logan's body with a nice hook.
Logan throws a low kick, looking for McConnell's leg but McConnell calmly moves out of range.
McConnell throws a series of punches but Logan moves out of range.
McConnell avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Logan lands a jab-cross combination. #ROC2#
McConnell is rocked!
Logan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Oh McConnell is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Logan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
McConnell swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #CL2#
and Logan counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Logan lands a body punch in the clinch.
McConnell is breathing heavily.
Logan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Logan has a couple of punches blocked by McConnell.
Logan misses with the head strike.
Logan working aggressively here.
A body shot lands from Logan.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Fingal Logan 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.
#R2#
McConnell throws a series of punches but Logan moves out of range.
McConnell throws a left and a right that both miss
and Logan counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Logan lands a nice looking body shot.
Logan lunges at McConnell with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McConnell's hand.
Logan throws a nice inside leg kick.
Logan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McConnell connects with a single shot there.
Logan is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down McConnell rather than just go for the knockout.
Logan feints and then cracks McConnell's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McConnell down.
McConnell throws a looping overhand right but Logan ducks down to avoid it.
Logan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McConnell.
Logan tries a head kick but it misses.
Conor McConnell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McConnell throws a body punch but Logan moves out of range.
McConnell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Logan moves away.
Logan lands a nice looking body shot.
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!
McConnell misses with a left hand
and Logan counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
McConnell seems to have got his legs back now.
Logan walks into a straight right hand from McConnell.#T1#
Logan dips to his left and cracks McConnell with an uppercut!
Logan is looking to clinch.
Logan misses with a hook. McConnell ducked under it nicely.
McConnell was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Logan takes a swing at McConnell's ribcage but misses.
Logan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Logan ducks under a wild hook from McConnell.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Logan in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
A jab from McConnell misses.
That kick from Logan tenderised McConnell's leg. McConnell is trying to keep his angry face on.
McConnell fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
McConnell is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
McConnell rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Logan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McConnell throws a combination that misses
and Logan makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A decent looking cross lands there for McConnell.
McConnell misses with a two punch combination.
Logan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Logan defending well as McConnell loads up on a big left hand.
Logan let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McConnell lands a jab-cross combination. #T2#
Logan tries a head kick but it misses.
McConnell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McConnell swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Logan.
McConnell misses with a combination
and Logan counters with a nice low kick that buckles McConnell's knee momentarily.
Logan connects with an inside leg kick.
Logan scores with a jab to the jaw.
McConnell lands a lovely overhand right.#CL2#
Logan darts in and clinches McConnell up against the cage.
Logan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Logan lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops McConnell to his knees! Logan keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fingal Logan!

Event: GFC 10: Colosseum
Date: Jun 11, 2016

#R1#
McConnell closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CUT#
It looks like Deine Mudda has been cut.
Mudda blocks a jab.
Mudda looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Conor McConnell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McConnell throws a hook to the side of Mudda's head but Mudda sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McConnell takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
McConnell throws a series of punches but Mudda moves out of range.
Mudda misses with a straight left.
Mudda displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McConnell throws out the jab.
Mudda tries to clinch there but McConnell circles away.
Mudda throws out a loose jab but McConnell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mudda takes one to the chin there.#ROC#
Mudda is rocked!
McConnell uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mudda.
Mudda is still on wobbly legs! Can McConnell finish him?
McConnell lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Mudda falls backwards - clearly groggy! McConnell dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Conor McConnell!
A very excited looking Conor McConnell 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: GFC 4: Strategos vs Soderberg
Date: May 08, 2016

#R1#
No luck for Money with that takedown attempt.
McConnell slaps away a takedown attempt from Money, before circling back to the center of the mat.
McConnell has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Money is landing a low percentage of strikes.
McConnell throws a hook but Money blocks it.
It looked like Money wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McConnell misses with a jab, cross combination.
McConnell fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Money tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McConnell swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddie Money. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Money tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McConnell swivels and escapes.#TD#
Money gets a takedown into half guard.
Money misses with a head shot. McConnell uses the momentum to regain guard.
Money is looking to work some ground and pound but McConnell has wrist control.
Money with a flurry of punches that miss.
Money is working McConnell over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
McConnell wants to stand and escape but Money is having none of it.
Money is looking to work some ground and pound but McConnell has wrist control.
Money 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.#T1#
Money throwing strikes from guard but McConnell blocks nicely.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Money accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McConnell avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Money is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Money loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Money won't allow McConnell to get back to his feet.
Money missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Money in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
McConnell utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Money postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
McConnell preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McConnell wants to stand and escape but Money is having none of it. #SUB#
Money has gone for a leg lock! McConnell slips out almost immediately though and dives into Money's guard.#REVB##T2#
Money has a closed guard, preventing McConnell from standing up. #SUB#
Money throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Money working for a triangle but McConnell defends it easily. #SUB#
McConnell avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Money looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McConnell wants to stand but Money is controlling his posture from full guard.
Money looking to hit a scissor sweep but McConnell is one step ahead there. #T3##SUB#
Money looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
McConnell got a little sloppy there for a moment and Money has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, McConnell has managed to get both his arms back between Money's legs - danger averted.
McConnell stopping the sweep attempt from Money.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Money bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in McConnell's guard. #REVR#
Money is looking to work some ground and pound but McConnell has wrist control.
Money is looking to work some ground and pound but McConnell has wrist control.
Money loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
McConnell is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Money loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Money throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McConnell works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Money pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McConnell is keeping the position for now. #T4#
McConnell avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McConnell utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Money throwing strikes from guard but McConnell blocks nicely.
McConnell avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Money stops McConnell from standing up.
Money throws a strike but McConnell rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
McConnell preventing the sweep. #SUB#
McConnell got a little sloppy there for a moment and Money has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, McConnell has managed to get both his arms back between Money's legs - danger averted.
Money looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McConnell has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Money is proving hard to escape from.
McConnell is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eddie Money dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Money misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Money misses with a takedown attempt - McConnell sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Money fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddie Money. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A punch combination from McConnell misses.
Money fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but McConnell avoids it really well and circles away.#TD#
Money looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for McConnell!
Money lands a nice forearm strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Money throws a strike aimed at the side of McConnell's head but McConnell avoids it well.
Money in side control, throwing shots but McConnell defends.
McConnell is trying to get back to his feet.
The strikes coming from Money are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Money tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #T1##SUB#
Money goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, McConnell rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Money's guard! Nice work there by McConnell!
Eddie Money overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Money looking for a sweep. Not yet Money, not yet. #SUB#
Money is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McConnell defends well.
McConnell wants to get up but he can't break Money's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB#
Money looking for submissions from the bottom but instead McConnell passes into half guard.
Money manages to get to full guard.
McConnell is looking to stand up but Money won't let him. #T2#
Money wants to sweep but no luck.
McConnell tries to stand but Money is controlling from the bottom. #SUB#
Money escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McConnell gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Money is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McConnell is aware though and is defending well.
Money not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB#
Money working for a triangle but McConnell defends it easily.
Money is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T3#
McConnell trying to stand up but can't free himself from Money's guard.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McConnell misses with a two punch combination.
McConnell throws a series of punches but Money avoids them all with ease. #TD#
Money dives in and scores a takedown into McConnell's guard.
McConnell working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Money.
McConnell wants to stand but Money is controlling the position.
Money trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Money postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Money stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McConnell swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Money working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McConnell working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Money. #T4#
Money missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McConnell avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Money lands a couple of elbows.
Money in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
McConnell wants to get back to his feet but Money is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
McConnell utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Money with a flurry of punches that miss.
McConnell wants to stand up but Money is controlling him.
Money working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McConnell wants to stand and escape but Money is having none of it.
Money in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Money throwing strikes from guard but McConnell blocks nicely.
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 Eddie Money will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
McConnell blocks a jab.
Money slips a jab and a cross from McConnell.
Money throws a shot from downtown. McConnell moves away and avoids it.
Money sizes up McConnell with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Money lands a jab.
Money moves out of range as McConnell strikes.#TD#
Money gets a double leg takedown into McConnell's guard.
Money distracts McConnell with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Money throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McConnell works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Money throws a big elbow that misses.
Money with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#ROC#
McConnell is rocked!
Money scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
McConnell is still in real trouble! Can Money finish him?
Money arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! McConnell's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Eddie Money!
Eddie Money took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.

Event: GFC 1: The Rise
Date: Apr 23, 2016

#R1##TD2#
Darrow shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in McConnell's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McConnell utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Darrow stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McConnell swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Darrow content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Darrow working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T1#
Darrow looking to pass the guard.
McConnell utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McConnell being controlled here, momentarily. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McConnell lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
McConnell comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McConnell bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Darrow's head backwards.
Darrow shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McConnell pinned against the cage. McConnell gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
McConnell misses with an uppercut
enabling Darrow to counter with a crisp jab.
Darrow misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McConnell.
McConnell stalks Darrow and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Darrow's face. Darrow staggers backwards, shaken.
A right-left combo lands from McConnell. #ROC#
Darrow is rocked!
McConnell looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Darrow tests McConnell's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Darrow is still on wobbly legs! Can McConnell finish him?
Darrow moves out of range as McConnell strikes.
Darrow seems to have recovered his senses.
McConnell misses with a body punch
and Darrow makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
McConnell throws a poor cross that misses
and Darrow counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Darrow shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
McConnell is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Darrow.
Darrow lands with a nice body punch.
A bone on bone clash there as McConnell blocks the leg kick.
Darrow uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McConnell.
A nice side step and Darrow releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
McConnell throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Darrow.
McConnell throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Darrow counters with a nice leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Darrow.
Darrow stuns McConnell with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#CL2#
Darrow gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Darrow keeps control of McConnell as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Darrow lands a body shot in the clinch.
Darrow misses with some punches. #T3#
McConnell wants to break free but Darrow has control.
Darrow lands a shoulder strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Darrow.
McConnell has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
McConnell has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A short right from Darrow.
McConnell's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#ROC2#
McConnell is rocked!
Darrow has McConnell pressed against the cage, preventing McConnell from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Oh McConnell is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Darrow scores with a shot to the side of McConnell's head.
Darrow lands a shoulder strike.
Darrow pushes McConnell back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
McConnell is breathing heavily.
Darrow dips a shoulder and cracks McConnell with a mighty uppercut! McConnell falls back against the cage and Darrow unloads with a barrage of strikes! McConnell is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Darrow screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ronnie Darrow!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 15, 2016

#R1#
Diaz takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Diaz looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McConnell showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Diaz.
McConnell rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Diaz counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps McConnell thinking.
Diaz throws a lazy right hand but McConnell sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McConnell rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Diaz counters with a nice uppercut.
A decent looking cross lands there for Diaz.
Diaz throws a nice outside leg kick.
Diaz misses with a hook.
McConnell tries to counter with a clinch but Diaz shakes him off and moves away.
Diaz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McConnell.
McConnell will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Diaz throws an overhand right that lands on McConnell's shoulder, as McConnell tries to avoid the shot.
McConnell misses with a two punch combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McConnell misses with a combination
and Diaz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McConnell throws a sloppy body shot
and Diaz counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps McConnell thinking.
McConnell misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Diaz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McConnell swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A counter left hand to the body from Diaz misses its target.#T1#
McConnell slips a straight right by Diaz.
McConnell doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
McConnell doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
McConnell misses with a jab to the body
and Diaz counters with a left and a right... And another left! McConnell is down! He's done! The ref dives in to save him and that's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nate Diaz!
Our winner, Nate Diaz, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 01, 2016

#R1#
McConnell misses with a wild combination. #CL2#
Marshall Matthews rushes McConnell and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
McConnell avoiding damage as Marshall Matthews throws knees to the body.
Marshall Matthews just leaning against McConnell, taking a breather.
McConnell is trying to break the clinch but Marshall Matthews is controlling him.
The referee calls for Marshall Matthews to work. #BC#
McConnell's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McConnell circles away from the clinch attempt.
Marshall Matthews tries to clinch up but McConnell circles away and keeps his distance.
A nice leg kick lands there from Marshall Matthews.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marshall Matthews on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
McConnell fails to land with a series of punches.
McConnell circles away from the clinch attempt.
McConnell jabs Marshall Matthews right on the nose. Marshall Matthews blinks but takes it well.#CL2#
Marshall Matthews rushes McConnell and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Marshall Matthews missing with knees to the body. #T1#
Marshall Matthews is looking to control McConnell's arms but McConnell gets an underhook and turns him. Now Marshall Matthews has his back to the cage. #BC2#
Marshall Matthews manages to break the clinch.
McConnell tries to bum rush Marshall Matthews with a series of wild strikes but Marshall Matthews uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Conor McConnell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marshall Matthews tries to clinch there but McConnell circles away.
McConnell appears to be looking for a big counter.
Conor McConnell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice sprawl there from McConnell as Marshall Matthews shoots in.#CL2#
Marshall Matthews takes the fight into the clinch.
Marshall Matthews lands a knee to the body.
A short uppercut from Marshall Matthews.
McConnell can't break the clinch.
Marshall Matthews tries a body shot but McConnell blocks it.
Marshall Matthews pushes McConnell back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Marshall Matthews.
McConnell blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Marshall Matthews lands an elbow that stopped McConnell in his tracks for a moment.
Marshall Matthews has McConnell pressed against the cage, preventing McConnell from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Marshall Matthews tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McConnell tries to circle away but Marshall Matthews has him pinned against the cage.#T2##BC2#
Marshall Matthews breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A big left from McConnell misses.
Marshall Matthews misses with a takedown attempt - McConnell sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A quick step to the side and McConnell tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good shot there by Marshall Matthews.
McConnell misses with a two punch combination.
McConnell throws a series of punches but Marshall Matthews avoids them all with ease.
Marshall Matthews's coach down at London MMA Club was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Marshall Matthews's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Marshall Matthews slips a jab and a cross from McConnell.
McConnell displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Marshall Matthews.
Conor McConnell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Morton Marshall Matthews.
Marshall Matthews gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McConnell.
Marshall Matthews fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Marshall Matthews walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Marshall Matthews looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T3#
McConnell tries to bum rush Marshall Matthews with a series of wild strikes but Marshall Matthews uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Marshall Matthews throws a counter combo.
Marshall Matthews shoots in and drives through. McConnell sprawls well.
McConnell lands an overhand right.
McConnell lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Marshall Matthews at a distance.
McConnell scores with a decent looking hook.
No joy there for McConnell, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #CL2#
Marshall Matthews fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McConnell, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Marshall Matthews pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McConnell slips a jab and a cross from Marshall Matthews.
McConnell throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Marshall Matthews slips under a jab from McConnell.
McConnell keeps the fight on the outside.
Marshall Matthews tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McConnell misses with a hook to the body
and Marshall Matthews counters with a two punch combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marshall Matthews takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #TD2#
Marshall Matthews darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Marshall Matthews is trying to control the action in half guard but McConnell is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
McConnell is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Tycoon Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.#T4#
McConnell pushes Marshall Matthews off looking to stand but Marshall Matthews dives back in and keeps control.
Marshall Matthews wants to free his trapped foot but McConnell is holding on for dear life with his legs.
McConnell avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Marshall Matthews.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #SUB2#
Marshall Matthews is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and McConnell defends it well.
Marshall Matthews is figuring out what he wants to do next.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Conor McConnell will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Marshall Matthews is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Marshall Matthews tries to clinch up.
Marshall Matthews pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces McConnell back to the cage. Marshall Matthews follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
McConnell looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Marshall Matthews is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Marshall Matthews is looking to clinch but McConnell is avoiding it.
McConnell connects with a good right hand that stumbles Marshall Matthews. Marshall Matthews circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
McConnell misses with the combination.
McConnell fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McConnell swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Marshall Matthews tries to clinch up but McConnell circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McConnell keeps the fight on the outside.
McConnell slaps away a takedown attempt from Marshall Matthews, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Marshall Matthews looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Marshall Matthews tries to clinch up.
McConnell seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T1#
McConnell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marshall Matthews.
Marshall Matthews slips a jab and a cross from McConnell.
McConnell cracks Marshall Matthews with a good jab.
McConnell throws a right and a left that both miss.
McConnell misses with a looping right.
Marshall Matthews misses with a wild combination.
Marshall Matthews lands an overhand right.
Conor McConnell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McConnell swats away the attempt to clinch by Marshall Matthews.
Marshall Matthews ducks under a wild hook from McConnell.
Marshall Matthews moves out of range as McConnell strikes.
Marshall Matthews drops down looking to force a counter takedown but McConnell defends it well.
McConnell works Marshall Matthews's body with a nice hook.
Marshall Matthews misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Conor McConnell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Morton Marshall Matthews.
McConnell misses with a body punch
and Marshall Matthews counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
Marshall Matthews gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Conor McConnell is winning the standup battle so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McConnell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marshall Matthews. #CL2#
Marshall Matthews rushes McConnell and presses him up against the cage.
McConnell can't break the clinch. #BC#
McConnell breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Marshall Matthews is looking to clinch but McConnell is avoiding it. #CL2#
Marshall Matthews pushes McConnell up against the cage in a clinch.
McConnell can't break the clinch. #BC#
McConnell manages to break the clinch.
McConnell works Marshall Matthews's body with a nice hook.
McConnell slips a jab and a cross from Marshall Matthews.
Nice uppercut lands for McConnell. That snapped Marshall Matthews's head back.
McConnell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Marshall Matthews can do to turn this around?#CL2#
Marshall Matthews takes the fight into the clinch.
McConnell avoids the elbow strike from Marshall Matthews, against the cage.
McConnell avoids a wild elbow strike from Marshall Matthews.#BC2#
Marshall Matthews breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T3#
Marshall Matthews fails with an attempt to clinch.
Marshall Matthews throws a leg kick but McConnell sees it coming and moves out of range.
McConnell rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Marshall Matthews moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McConnell connects with a body shot that sends Marshall Matthews's belly button to the back.
McConnell throws a right and a left that Marshall Matthews avoids nicely.
Marshall Matthews takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McConnell lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by McConnell.
McConnell connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Marshall Matthews's hands.
Marshall Matthews dodges the punch combination from McConnell.
Marshall Matthews is looking for the big counter here.
McConnell stuffs the takedown attempt from Marshall Matthews. Marshall Matthews gets slowly back to his feet.
Marshall Matthews tries to score a power double leg takedown but McConnell sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Marshall Matthews somewhat.
Marshall Matthews takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McConnell wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Marshall Matthews fails with an attempt to clinch.
McConnell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marshall Matthews manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Marshall Matthews clinches up against the cage.
Marshall Matthews has McConnell pressed against the cage, preventing McConnell from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Marshall Matthews manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment. #BC#
McConnell breaks the clinch.
Marshall Matthews moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Marshall Matthews is looking to clinch but McConnell is avoiding it.
Sloppy strikes from McConnell. Those never looked like landing.
McConnell looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Marshall Matthews shapes to counter with a head kick.
McConnell throws a series of punches but Marshall Matthews avoids them all with ease. #CL2#
Marshall Matthews clinches up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Conor McConnell 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Marshall Matthews fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McConnell manages to avoid it.
McConnell avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL2#
Marshall Matthews pushes McConnell up against the cage in a clinch.
Marshall Matthews is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McConnell is defending well for now.#BC#
McConnell manages to break the clinch.
Marshall Matthews on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
McConnell throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD2#
and Marshall Matthews counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Marshall Matthews 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.
Marshall Matthews tries to free his leg and advance position but McConnell is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McConnell is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Marshall Matthews trying to control the position from guard on top but McConnell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1##SU2#
Marshall Matthews gets to his feet - McConnell follows without any prompting. #TD2#
Marshall Matthews shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Marshall Matthews advances position into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marshall Matthews happy to just control the position for now.
Marshall Matthews trying to control the action but McConnell is working from the bottom. #T2#
Marshall Matthews taking a breather here. #SU2#
Marshall Matthews decides to stand up, so the ref orders McConnell to his feet.
McConnell looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Marshall Matthews tries to close the distance and clinch but McConnell swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Marshall Matthews lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Marshall Matthews.
Marshall Matthews uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McConnell. #T3#
Marshall Matthews tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Marshall Matthews shoots in for a takedown but McConnell shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL2#
Marshall Matthews closes the distance and pushes McConnell back into the cage.
Marshall Matthews keeps control of McConnell as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Marshall Matthews tries a body shot but McConnell blocks it.
Marshall Matthews tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McConnell avoids it.#BC2#
Marshall Matthews breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McConnell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McConnell fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Marshall Matthews shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McConnell as he avoids it easily.
As Marshall Matthews tries to get set, McConnell tries to push him back and clinch up but Marshall Matthews manages to avoid the attempt.
Marshall Matthews takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McConnell lands a slapping body shot.
McConnell misses the shot to the body.
McConnell bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
McConnell lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #T4#
McConnell moves out of range of the body kick.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by McConnell!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
Marshall Matthews fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. McConnell sprawls well initially but Marshall Matthews persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Marshall Matthews stalling.
McConnell wants to get back to his feet.
Morton Marshall Matthews has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Marshall Matthews content to control rather than advance.
McConnell looks like he's trying to stand up.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Morton Marshall Matthews.
I think McConnell 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Conor McConnell!
A victorious Conor McConnell thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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