Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: UGD 95:Seok Vs Gower
Date: Jan 12, 2018

#R1#
Suckerpunch takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Good work by Suckerpunch as he checks the leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Strong darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Strong cracks the inside of Suckerpunch's front leg.
Strong dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Suckerpunch. That did some damage!
Strong cracks Suckerpunch with a good jab.
Strong works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Strong misses the shot to the body.
Strong throws a right and a left that Suckerpunch avoids nicely. #CL2#
Strong clinches up with Suckerpunch and pushes him back against the cage.
Suckerpunch is trying to break the clinch but Strong is controlling him.
Suckerpunch wants to break the clinch but can't.
Strong lands a hook that snaps the head of Suckerpunch backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Strong lands a knee to the head.
Suckerpunch lands a body shot in the clinch.
Strong looks winded!#T1#
Suckerpunch lands a shot to the body.
Suckerpunch slowing the pace effectively.
Suckerpunch lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Strong backwards.
Strong blocks a body shot from Suckerpunch.
Suckerpunch manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
I was talking to Suckerpunch's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Suckerpunch throws a knee to the head but misses.
Suckerpunch lands an uppercut.
Suckerpunch is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Suckerpunch tries to throw a body punch but Strong avoids it by throwing Suckerpunch back against the cage.
Strong tries to stall but Suckerpunch uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A knee to the head by Strong.
Suckerpunch goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Suckerpunch with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Suckerpunch takes a knee right on the jaw!
Strong avoiding damage as Suckerpunch throws knees to the body. #BC2#
Strong breaks from the clinch. #T2#
Suckerpunch slips a jab and a cross from Strong.
Strong thumps Suckerpunch with a low kick.
Suckerpunch avoids the body shot from Strong.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big right from Strong misses.
Strong misses with a shot to the body
letting Suckerpunch counter with a right hand.
Suckerpunch misses the shot to the body.
Strong throws a sloppy head kick
and Suckerpunch counters with an inside leg kick.
Suckerpunch moves in looking to clinch but Strong pushes him off.#CL2#
Strong rushes Suckerpunch and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Suckerpunch wants to stall.
Suckerpunch tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Strong's elbow. #T3#
A bit of stalling here from Strong.
Strong misses with a knee to the head.
Strong trying to control the position but instead, Suckerpunch has worked for underhooks and has pushed Strong into the cage.
Strong struggles to land a body shot inside as Suckerpunch controls his hands.
Suckerpunch content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Strong's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Suckerpunch tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Suckerpunch taking a breather.
Strong pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Strong has Suckerpunch pressed against the cage.
Strong tries to throw a body punch but Suckerpunch avoids it by throwing Strong back against the cage.
Strong blocks an uppercut. #T4#
Suckerpunch goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Strong slowing the pace effectively.
Come on Strong - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Strong leaning against his opponent.
Strong receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Suckerpunch takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT2#
It looks like Ricki Suckerpunch has been cut.
Suckerpunch blocks a body shot from Strong.
Strong avoiding damage as Suckerpunch throws knees to the body.
Strong stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Strong takes a shot to the head.
Strong tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Strong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Suckerpunch fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Suckerpunch goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Strong working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Suckerpunch lands a nice shot to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Suckerpunch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Strong dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ricki Suckerpunch's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
A head kick from Strong lands but Suckerpunch takes it in his stride.
Strong connects with an inside leg kick.
Strong tries to bum rush Suckerpunch with a series of wild strikes but Suckerpunch uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Suckerpunch feints with a jab and clips Strong right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! Strong is sent crashing into the canvas and Suckerpunch leaps in for the kill! Strong tries to get to his feet but Suckerpunch is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that Strong is in need of a savior and steps in!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ricki Suckerpunch!
Ricki Suckerpunch 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: UGD 85:Kenway Vs Sturm
Date: Nov 17, 2017

#R1#
Dog just misses with a punch to the body.
Dog lands with an overhand left.
Dog swats away the attempt to clinch by Strong.
A left lands for Strong.#CL2#
Strong has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dog blocks an uppercut.
Stalling in the clinch from Strong.
Strong pushes Dog back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strong pushes Dog back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Dog misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dog creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Strong with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Dog doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Strong is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dog is defending well for now.#T1##TD#
Dog successfully pulls guard.
Strong wants to pass the guard but Dog is keeping the position.
Strong trying to control but Dog is working from the bottom.
Strong's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Dog tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Strong must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Dog has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Strong 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 Dog.
Dog tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T2#
You can see the frustration on Dog's face as Strong controls the position.
Dog is trying to get back to half guard.#SU2#
Strong decides to stand up, so the ref orders Dog to his feet.
Strong is looking to slow Dog down with leg kicks. #T3#
Good leg kick by Strong there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Strong throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Dog swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dog blocks a head kick by Strong.
Dog is looking to counter punch.
A bone on bone clash there as Dog blocks the leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Dog misses the target.
Dog looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dog slips under a jab from Strong.
Dog is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Dog looks to land a combination but Strong avoids it well.
Strong thumps Dog with a low kick.
Strong misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Strong connects with an inside leg kick.
Dog misses with a looping left.
Strong with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Joe Strong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dog misses with a straight right. #T4#
Strong swings for the body but Dog moves out of range.
Strong displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dog throws out the jab.
A low kick from Dog misses #CL2#
and Strong counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Strong with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Strong using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dog has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dog softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Strong tries a knee to the head but Dog blocks it.
Strong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dog gets through Strong's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Strong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dog lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Strong pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Strong tries to work over Dog's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dog lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Strong misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Dog pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Joe Strong will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Strong fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dog half committed to a counter leg kick.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A swing and a miss from Dog.
Strong displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dog throws out the jab.
Strong slips a jab from Dog.
Strong moves away from the strike by Dog.
Strong doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Dog steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Strong.
Dog misses with a hook. Strong ducked under it nicely.
Dog lands with a shot to the body.
Strong scores with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strong goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Strong 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.
Dog missing with a left hand there. Strong was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Strong slips a jab from Dog.#T1#
Strong has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dog finds it's way round the side to connect with Strong's head.
Strong throws a shot from downtown. Dog moves away and avoids it.
Strong throws a right hand that misses
and Dog connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dog misses with a head kick.
Dog 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.
Three Dog is winning the standup battle so far.
Strong looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Strong tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dog swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Strong tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dog swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dog uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Strong.
It looked like Dog wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dog tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Strong was well out of range. Poor timing from Dog.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Strong, right into the meat.
Strong takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T2#
Strong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dog.
An inside leg kick from Strong misses.
Strong scores with a jab to the jaw.
Strong avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Strong chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dog walks forward, straight into a front kick from Strong.
Dog misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Strong.
Strong tries to clinch but Dog moves out of range.
Strong 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.
Strong ducks under a wild hook from Dog.
Dog lands a nice hook to Strong's body. Strong takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dog throws a body kick that misses. #T3#
Strong turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Strong tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dog manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dog checks the leg kick.
A big left from Dog misses.
Strong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dog moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromStrong.
Dog connects with a body shot.
Strong throws a chopping leg kick but Dog manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Dog loads up on a big right hand but Strong slips the punch.
Strong is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dog.
Dog listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A head kick misses from Dog. #CL2#
Strong gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T4#
Strong lands a damaging elbow.
Strong throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dog blocks it with crossed arms. #BC#
Dog's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dog looks to land a left hand but Strong moved out of range nicely.
Dog changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Strong avoids the body shot from Dog.
Strong throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Strong's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dog connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Strong scrambles back to his feet.
Dog connects with a body shot.
Strong ducks under a wild hook from Dog.
A slow jab from Dog misses its intended target.
Strong lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dog's sensitive parts.
Dog ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Strong moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Three Dog dominated that second round.
That's time! Dog's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Dog connects with a single shot there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Strong.
Dog throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dog moves out of range of the leg kick from Strong.
Dog pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Strong throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Strong pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dog takes one on the chin but seems OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from Dog is predictable there
and Strong counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Strong pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Strong lands with a nice body punch.
Dog jabs Strong to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T1#
Dog plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Dog misses with a wild body shot.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Dog.
Strong lands a nice looking kick to the body. Dog takes a step back to recover.
Dog misses with an uppercut.
Strong is trying to counter with his kicks.
Strong lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Dog with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dog scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Strong slips under a jab from Dog.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Strong!
Strong misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Strong connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dog digs a good hook to Strong's body.
Strong misses with a leg kick.
A head kick misses from Strong.
Dog misses with an uppercut.
Dog thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dog throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Dog tests Strong's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Strong misses with a body kick.
Dog scoring well with a low kick there.
Strong has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Dog swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL2#
Strong clinches up with Dog and pushes him back against the cage.#T3#
Strong throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dog blocks it with crossed arms.
Dog tries to throw a body punch but Strong avoids it by throwing Dog back against the cage.
Dog blocks an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dog.
Dog lands a right hand that snaps the head of Strong backwards. #BC2#
Strong's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A jab from Dog misses.
Dog backing away here, and Strong unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Dog tries to land a leg kick but Strong saw it coming and moves away.
Strong let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Strong misses with a right hand
enabling Dog to counter with a crisp jab.
Strong takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Strong tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dog manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Strong blocks a head kick by Dog.
Strong moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Dog connects with a solid leg kick. #T4#
Strong tries to clinch but Dog moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Dog misses the target.
Strong fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dog throws the left hand but Strong avoids the punch easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Strong looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Strong is looking to clinch.
Dog takes a swing at Strong's ribcage but misses.
Dog takes a kick to the side of the head.
Strong throws a leg kick but Dog moved away.
Dog throws out a loose jab but Strong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dog misses with a hook. Strong ducked under it nicely.
Strong doesn't manage to clinch there - Dog circles away.

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 Three Dog.
I think Dog 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: UGD 77:Sturm Vs Ajax
Date: Sep 22, 2017

#R1#
A kick lands to the mid section there for Strong.
Edern Ap Nudd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ap Nudd missing with a left hand there. Strong was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Despite the aggression on Strong's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Strong scores with a spinning back kick!
Ap Nudd rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Strong counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ap Nudd thinking.
Strong looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A big right from Ap Nudd misses.
Ap Nudd slips under a jab from Strong.
Strong shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ap Nudd lands with a good body shot.
Ap Nudd checks the leg kick.
Ap Nudd blocks a head kick by Strong.
Ap Nudd tries to land a leg kick but Strong saw it coming and moves away.
Ap Nudd throws a series of punches but Strong moves out of range.
Strong throws out a counter right but Ap Nudd avoids it with no problem.
Ap Nudd is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Strong.
Ap Nudd misses with a hook.
Ap Nudd avoids the head kick by Strong. #T1#
Strong fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ap Nudd throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#CL2#
and Strong holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Ap Nudd struggles to land a body shot inside as Strong controls his hands.
Strong tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ap Nudd avoids it.
Ap Nudd lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Strong backwards.
Ap Nudd goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Strong with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ap Nudd swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Strong lands a body punch.
Ap Nudd struggles to land a body shot inside as Strong controls his hands.
A right handed body shot lands from Strong.
Ap Nudd is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Strong's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Ap Nudd presses Strong against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Strong lands an uppercut.
Ap Nudd struggles to land a body shot inside as Strong controls his hands.
Ap Nudd struggles to land a body shot inside as Strong controls his hands. #BC2#
Strong manages to break the clinch.
Ap Nudd checks the leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Ap Nudd on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Strong explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#T2#
Strong dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ap Nudd. That did some damage!
Ap Nudd throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Strong sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Strong looks to score with a jab to the body but Ap Nudd is just out of range.
And Ap Nudd counters with a quick kick to the body but Strong blocks it.
Ap Nudd throws a hook to the side of Strong's head but Strong sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ap Nudd throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Strong throws a fast counter high kick but Ap Nudd manages to duck under it in time.
Ap Nudd tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Strong manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ap Nudd throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Strong counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Strong is looking to clinch.
Strong lands with a right hand.
Ap Nudd ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#CL2#
Strong instigates a clinch.
Strong misses with a hook to the ribs.
Strong pushes off an throws an elbow but Ap Nudd leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Strong throws a knee to the head but misses. #BC2#
Strong's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T3#
Strong scores with a jab. Ap Nudd acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Strong lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A leg kick checked by Ap Nudd.
It looked like Ap Nudd wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ap Nudd throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ap Nudd is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Strong thows a left - swing and a miss!
Strong looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Strong cracks Ap Nudd with a good jab.
Strong tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ap Nudd lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ap Nudd on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Strong. Strong obviously looking to wear him down.
Strong lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ap Nudd ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T4#
Strong scores with a push kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slow jab from Strong misses its intended target.
As Strong looks to move away, Ap Nudd throws a big counter combo but Strong just gets out of the way.
Ap Nudd lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Strong at a distance.
Ap Nudd will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Strong steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Ap Nudd.
Ap Nudd steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Strong.
Ap Nudd throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ap Nudd dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Strong. That did some damage!
Strong throws a leg kick but Ap Nudd sees it coming and checks it nicely.
An inside leg kick lands from Strong.
Ap Nudd throws a head kick that misses.
Strong is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ap Nudd with a body shot.
Ap Nudd throws a lazy right hand but Strong sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ap Nudd tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Strong was well out of range. Poor timing from Ap Nudd.
Strong takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Strong uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ap Nudd.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Strong dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Strong scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ap Nudd thuds a left hand into Strong's body.
Strong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ap Nudd misses with an uppercut. Strong saw that one coming.
Ap Nudd blocks a head kick by Strong.
Ap Nudd thumps Strong with a low kick.
Ap Nudd comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Strong misses with a body shot.
Joe Strong seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ap Nudd with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ap Nudd pivots, looking for a leg kick but Strong is out of range and Ap Nudd settles back down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strong plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Strong avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Strong has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ap Nudd.
Strong dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ap Nudd. That did some damage!
Strong misses with a leg kick
and Ap Nudd connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Ap Nudd scores with a head kick. Strong tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Strong gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nice body punch from Strong.
Ap Nudd connects with the punch.
Strong throws a leg kick but Ap Nudd moved away.
Ap Nudd punishes Strong's body with a nice straight punch.
Ap Nudd misses with a leg kick #CL2#
and Strong counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Ap Nudd tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Strong lands a nice knee to the body.
Strong comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Strong obliges.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Strong.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ap Nudd.
Ap Nudd trying to control the position but instead, Strong has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ap Nudd into the cage.
Strong throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
Strong tries a knee to the head but Ap Nudd blocks it. #BC2#
Strong breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ap Nudd tries to land a body kick
letting Strong counter with a right hand.
Strong lands with a thumping leg kick.
Strong looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Strong ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ap Nudd ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ap Nudd throws out a loose jab but Strong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Strong misses with a leg kick
and Ap Nudd cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ap Nudd throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ap Nudd thows a body kick. Strong tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ap Nudd. Strong does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Ap Nudd misses with a body shot.
Ap Nudd thuds a left hand into Strong's body.
Ap Nudd scores with a shot to the body.
Strong closes the distance looking to clinch
and Ap Nudd counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ap Nudd scores with a body shot.
Ap Nudd throws a wild body kick that Strong sees coming a mile off.
Strong misses with a body kick.
Ap Nudd misses with a looping right.
Ap Nudd connects with a body shot.
Strong throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Strong defending well as Ap Nudd loads up on a big left hand. #T4#
Ap Nudd is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Strong with a nice cross.
Ap Nudd throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ap Nudd throws a sloppy body shot #CL2#
and Strong counters by moving into the clinch.
Strong pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Strong is trying to stall.
Strong tries to throw a body punch but Ap Nudd avoids it by throwing Strong back against the cage.
Strong scores with a nice hook to the head.
Strong misses with the head strike.
Strong misses with an elbow strike.
Strong scores with a shot to the side of Ap Nudd's head. #BC2#
Strong escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Strong looks to land a right hand but Ap Nudd moved out of range.
Ap Nudd throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ap Nudd misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Strong.
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 Edern Ap Nudd will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Strong is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ap Nudd misses with a right hand
and Strong counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Strong tries to land a leg kick but Ap Nudd saw it coming and moves away.
Ap Nudd misses with a wild body shot.
Strong flicks out a counter leg kick but Ap Nudd steps away.
Ap Nudd lands a glancing blow to the side of Strong's head.
Ap Nudd misses with a looping left.
Ap Nudd takes one to the side of the head.
Strong stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ap Nudd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ap Nudd lands a nice looking body kick.
Strong scores with a push kick.
Ap Nudd fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Strong manages to avoid it.
Strong throws a one two combo.
Strong throws a jab but it's blocked by Ap Nudd. #T1#
Ap Nudd throws a leg kick but Strong sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ap Nudd scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Strong scores with a nice strike.
Ap Nudd pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Strong flicks out a counter leg kick but Ap Nudd steps away.
Strong throws a leg kick which misses Ap Nudd's front leg but catches the back leg as Ap Nudd tries to avoid it.
Ap Nudd misses the shot to the body.
Ap Nudd is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ap Nudd just misses with a punch to the body.
Strong is looking to score with low kicks.
Strong avoids the body shot from Ap Nudd.
Despite the aggression on Strong's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Ap Nudd swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ap Nudd throws a head kick that misses.
Strong goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ap Nudd punishes Strong's body with a nice straight punch.#T2#
Ap Nudd throws a body shot but no joy.
Strong appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Strong wants to clinch up but Ap Nudd keeps it at a distance.
Strong chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ap Nudd blocks a low kick nicely.
Strong misses with a left hand
and Ap Nudd counters with a one-two to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Strong listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ap Nudd takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Strong throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Ap Nudd.
Strong connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ap Nudd tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Strong was well out of range. Poor timing from Ap Nudd.
Strong moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ap Nudd throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Strong chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ap Nudd can pounce on him. #T3#
Ap Nudd throws a jab but it's blocked by Strong.
Ap Nudd works over Strong's head and body with a nice combination.
Nice defenses there by Strong.
Ap Nudd misses with a low kick.
Ap Nudd just misses with a punch to the body.
Both fighters circling a little - Strong finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Ap Nudd throws a nice outside leg kick.
Strong moves out of range as Ap Nudd strikes.
Strong motions for Ap Nudd to come forward. Strong throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ap Nudd throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Strong sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ap Nudd blocks a head kick by Strong.
Ap Nudd misses with a left hand
enabling Strong to counter with a crisp jab.
Good shot there by Ap Nudd.#T4#
Strong lands with an overhand left.
Strong wants to clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ap Nudd tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Strong manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A nice side step and Strong releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Ap Nudd tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Strong scores with a nice strike.
Strong stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Strong slips a straight right by Ap Nudd.
Ap Nudd looks to score with a jab to the body but Strong is just out of range.
Ap Nudd connects with a right hand. Strong shakes it off.
Strong throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Ap Nudd is looking to chop away at Strong's legs.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Joe Strong.
I think Strong 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 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Joe Strong!
Joe Strong 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: UGD 68:Man Vs Napoleon
Date: Jul 29, 2017

#R1#
Strong connects with a looping right hand.
Strong misses the shot to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Strong.
Strong chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Van Gogh tries to bum rush Strong with a series of wild strikes but Strong uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A big left from Van Gogh misses.
Van Gogh throws a lazy right hand but Strong sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Van Gogh doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Strong counters with a nice leg kick.
Strong throws out a leg kick but Van Gogh moves out of range and Strong only half commits.
Van Gogh pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Strong - that will leave a mark!
Van Gogh will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
We've been told by Strong's head coaches at England Fight Club MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Strong misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Van Gogh misses with a double jab.
Strong throws a low kick, looking for Van Gogh's leg but Van Gogh calmly moves out of range.
Strong throws the kick towards the body but Van Gogh avoids it.
Van Gogh thows a left - swing and a miss!
Strong seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Strong throws a sloppy head kick and Van Gogh moves out of range easily.
Van Gogh tries to counter with a clinch but Strong shakes him off and moves away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Strong steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Van Gogh.#T1#
Van Gogh misses with a double jab.
Van Gogh misses with a straight right.
Strong misses with a low kick.
Van Gogh misses with an uppercut.
Horrible takedown attempt by Van Gogh or perhaps it was just good defense by Strong, which made it look bad.
Joe Strong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pierre Van Gogh.
Strong tries to clinch up.
Strong moves in looking to clinch but Van Gogh pushes him off.
Joe Strong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Strong tries to land a leg kick but Van Gogh saw it coming and moves away.
Van Gogh thows a left - swing and a miss!
Strong throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Strong throws a jab when Van Gogh was well out of range.
Van Gogh throws an ugly left hook that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Van Gogh throws a hook but Strong blocks it.
Strong uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Van Gogh.
Van Gogh 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.
Strong moves away from the strike by Van Gogh.
Van Gogh moves away from the strike by Strong.
Van Gogh misses the jab.#T2#
Van Gogh works the jab nicely.
Van Gogh throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Strong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Van Gogh.
Van Gogh on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Strong. Strong obviously looking to wear him down. #CL2#
Van Gogh moves into range and clinches up with Strong.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Strong missing with knees to the body.
Strong slows down the pace here.
Strong with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #BC2#
Van Gogh breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Van Gogh tries to clinch but Strong moves out of range.
Van Gogh is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Strong.
Strong throws a wild body kick that Van Gogh sees coming a mile off.
Van Gogh scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Van Gogh looks to land a combination but Strong avoids it well.
Van Gogh throws a hook to the side of Strong's head but Strong sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It looked like Strong wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T3#
Strong uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Van Gogh.
Strong misses with a head kick.
Van Gogh misses with a low kick.
Strong uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Van Gogh.
As Van Gogh backs away, Strong returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#TD2#
Van Gogh scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Van Gogh misses with the ground and pound.#SUB2#
Van Gogh thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Van Gogh landing a few strikes.
Van Gogh in the domination position with Strong hanging on.#SUB2#
Van Gogh tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Van Gogh has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Van Gogh trying to control the position but Strong is working away. #T4#
Strong controls the position for a moment.
Sloppy strikes there by Van Gogh.#SUB2#
Van Gogh thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Van Gogh wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Strong, who protects the arm well.
Van Gogh throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Strong is not content to let Van Gogh control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pierre Van Gogh dominated that round.
That's time! Strong's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Van Gogh ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Van Gogh is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Strong.
Strong looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Van Gogh throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Strong counters with a nice kick to the body.
Van Gogh throws a hook but Strong blocks it.#CL#
Strong darts in and clinches Van Gogh up against the cage.#BC2#
Van Gogh breaks from the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Van Gogh is defended easily by Strong.
Van Gogh throws a lazy right hand but Strong sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL#
Van Gogh tries to keep at a distance but Strong has taken the fight into the clinch.
Van Gogh is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Strong is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strong lands a body shot.
Strong tries to throw a body punch but Van Gogh avoids it by throwing Strong back against the cage. #BC#
Strong breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
An inside leg kick from Strong misses.
Van Gogh getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T1#
Strong fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Pierre Van Gogh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Gogh throws an off balance right hand
and Strong counters with a series of strikes. Van Gogh will be more careful next time no doubt.
Strong throws a low kick but Van Gogh avoids it.
Van Gogh wants to counter the offense by Strong and move into the clinch position.
Van Gogh chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Strong can pounce on him. #CL#
Strong closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Strong working aggressively here.
Strong scores with a knee to the head. #BC2#
Van Gogh breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Van Gogh throws a big shot that misses.
Strong thuds his shin into the meat of Van Gogh's side.
Strong tries to clinch up but Van Gogh circles away and keeps his distance.
Van Gogh scores with a nice right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Van Gogh fails with a takedown attempt.
Joe Strong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pierre Van Gogh.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Van Gogh.
Strong tried to counter with a leg kick but Van Gogh avoided it.
Van Gogh scores with a leg kick. #T2##TD2#
Van Gogh shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Strong manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Strong is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Van Gogh throws a big elbow that misses.
Van Gogh trying to control but Strong is working from the bottom.
Van Gogh has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Van Gogh postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Van Gogh trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Van Gogh loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Strong is looking to stand up but Van Gogh isn't so interested in that idea.
Strong is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T3#
Van Gogh throwing strikes from guard but Strong blocks nicely.
Strong lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Van Gogh looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Van Gogh trying to keep a closed guard but Strong is proving a slippery customer.
Strong stopping the sweep attempt from Van Gogh.
Pierre Van Gogh has got the better of the ground game so far.
Strong is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Van Gogh looking for a sweep. Not yet Van Gogh, not yet. #T4#
Van Gogh bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Strong's guard. #REVB#
Strong tries to strike from the bottom.
Van Gogh distracts Strong with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Van Gogh distracts Strong with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Strong wants to sweep but no luck.
Strong pulls Van Gogh in close to prevent any damage.
Strong utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Strong is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Strong wants to stand up but Van Gogh is controlling him.
Van Gogh loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Strong dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3##CL#
Strong has taken the fight to the clinch.
Van Gogh working hard to break the clinch.
Strong is struggling to control the position.
A nice left hand lands by Strong.
Strong lands a body shot.
Van Gogh wants to break the clinch but can't.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Strong avoiding damage.
Strong looking to throw knees to the head but Van Gogh is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strong misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Van Gogh manages to break the clinch.
Van Gogh is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Strong.
Nice body kick from Strong.
Strong scores with a sloppy right hand. Van Gogh should have avoided that one. #T1#
Van Gogh connects with a body shot that sends Strong's belly button to the back.
Strong blocks a jab.
Strong misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
Strong clinches up against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Van Gogh as Strong tries to tie him up.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#BC#
Strong's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Van Gogh connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Strong stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Strong misses with a low kick.
Van Gogh misses with a few strikes there.
Van Gogh shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Strong pinned against the cage. Strong gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
The crowd cheers as Van Gogh lands an impressive looking overhand right. Strong doesn't seem phased though.#T2#
Nice uppercut lands for Van Gogh. That snapped Strong's head back. #CL#
Strong clinches with his opponent.
Van Gogh lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC#
Strong pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Strong bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Strong quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Van Gogh throws a shot from downtown. Strong moves away and avoids it.
Van Gogh misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Strong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Van Gogh manages to avoid it.
Van Gogh takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Strong closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Van Gogh darts in looking for a takedown but Strong gets double underhooks and turns Van Gogh into the cage.
Joe Strong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pierre Van Gogh.
Van Gogh jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Strong slips under a jab from Van Gogh.#T3#
Strong fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Van Gogh on the side of the head.
Strong with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Van Gogh throws a one two combo.
Strong attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A nice leg kick lands there from Strong.
Strong misses with a leg kick.
Van Gogh misses with an uppercut. Strong saw that one coming.#TD2#
Van Gogh drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Van Gogh is looking to work some ground and pound but Strong has wrist control.
Van Gogh trying to control but Strong is working from the bottom.
Van Gogh stopping the sweep attempt from Strong.
Van Gogh in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB2#
Van Gogh drops back, looking for a kneebar! Strong looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Strong looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Strong! #REVR##T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van Gogh manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Van Gogh is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Van Gogh is pressing down on Strong's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Van Gogh looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Van Gogh wants to hit a switch here but Strong passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Van Gogh there!
Strong content just to control the position here.
Van Gogh is trying desperately to improve position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Strong showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Strong 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Strong!
After the fight, Joe Strong 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: UGD 65:Pulkkinen Vs Cotto
Date: Jul 08, 2017

#R1#
Maafala tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've been told by Strong's head coaches at England Fight Club MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#CL2#
Maafala clinches up with Strong and pushes him back against the cage.
A short left from Strong.
Maafala throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Strong lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #CUT#
It looks like Itula Maafala has been cut.
Strong tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Maafala avoids it.#TD2#
Strong is fighting off a takedown attempt but Maafala is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Strong to the mat. Strong regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Maafala trying to control the position from guard on top but Strong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Strong preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Maafala looking to sit in guard and control but Strong gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Strong stopping the sweep attempt from Maafala.
Strong controlling from the top position.
Maafala trying to keep a closed guard but Strong is proving a slippery customer. #T1#
Maafala might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Strong haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Strong slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Maafala working a defensive guard but Strong manages to pass into side control anyway. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Maafala is looking for a sweep.
Strong working away.
Strong controls the position.
Maafala 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.
Strong has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Maafala looks to move to half guard but instead Strong has passed into mount! Damn!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maafala is looking to improve his position but Strong isn't that keen on the idea.#T3#
Strong controlling from the full mount.
Strong throwing strikes here but Maafala is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Strong working for a guillotine from mount but Maafala is in no mood to give up.
Strong controlling the pace for now.
Strong cracks Maafala with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Strong looking to control and managing it successfully.
Maafala tries to lock up and control but Strong gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Maafala can't escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Strong dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Itula Maafala's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Strong fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Maafala.#CL#
Strong moves into the clinch.
Maafala throws an elbow that misses.
Strong lands an elbow inside that Maafala shrugs off.
Strong on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Strong trying to control the position but instead, Maafala has worked for underhooks and has pushed Strong into the cage.
Maafala throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Strong blocks it with crossed arms.
Strong misses with some punches.
Strong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Maafala can do to turn this around?
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Maafala obliges.
Maafala tries to land a knee to the head but Strong blocks with his arms.
Maafala throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Strong blocks it with crossed arms.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maafala with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Maafala lands a hook to the side of the head.
Strong is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Maafala is keeping busy.
Maafala unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Maafala misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Maafala using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body. #T1#
Maafala using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Maafala is pushing Strong up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Strong tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Maafala pressing his opponent against the cage. #TD2#
Maafala has Strong pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Maafala pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Strong tumbling to the mat - Maafala dives into Strong's guard.#ES#
Strong pushes Maafala off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Maafala tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Strong paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Itula Maafala is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Strong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maafala.
An inside leg kick from Strong misses. #T2#
Maafala wants to clinch up but Strong keeps it at a distance.
Maafala tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Maafala darts in and clinches Strong up against the cage.
Maafala is looking to control Strong's arms but Strong gets an underhook and turns him. Now Maafala has his back to the cage.
Maafala wants a takedown but no success here.
Itula Maafala seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Strong misses with a knee to the head.
Maafala pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Maafala trying to land knees to the body.
Maafala has Strong pressed against the cage.
Strong lands an elbow inside that Maafala shrugs off.
Maafala managing to block the knees to the body from Strong.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Maafala obliges.
Maafala on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Maafala fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Strong manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Maafala forces Strong back against the cage and clinches.#T3#
Maafala landing knees to the body.
Maafala lands a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Maafala.
Strong is pressed up against the cage. Maafala has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Strong down to the mat. Strong avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Strong. #CL2#
Maafala closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Strong is pressed up against the cage. Maafala has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Strong down to the mat. Strong avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Joe Strong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Itula Maafala.
Strong scoring well with a low kick there. #CL2#
Maafala instigates a clinch.
Maafala creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Maafala misses with some punches.
Strong can't find room to land a body shot as Maafala controls the action.
Strong avoiding damage as Maafala throws knees to the body.
Maafala digs a right hand underneath Strong's ribcage. Strong let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Maafala with a knee to the head. #TD2#
Maafala is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Strong can't fight it off and eventually Maafala manages to take the fight to the floor. Strong looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#T4#
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!
Maafala distracts Strong with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Maafala sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Strong keeping moving, preventing Maafala from controlling successfully.
Maafala in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Strong utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Maafala wants to control from the top but Strong keeps moving.
Maafala with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Itula Maafala showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Itula Maafala's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Strong wants to slow Maafala down by chopping away at his legs.
Strong finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Strong throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Maafala uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Strong.
Strong scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Strong closes the distance and clinches.
Strong on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Strong blocks an uppercut.
Strong looking to stall.
Strong prevents a takedown attempt there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Strong.
Strong working aggressively here.
Maafala pressing his opponent against the cage.
Strong prevents the takedown attempt. #T1#
Maafala trying to land knees to the body.
Maafala has a couple of punches blocked by Strong.
Strong stalling the fight.
Knees to the body from Strong.
Maafala takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Strong lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Maafala backwards.
Maafala looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Strong with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A short left from Maafala.
Strong trying to land knees to the body.
Strong looking to stall.
Maafala tries to score a body lock takedown but Strong shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Joe Strong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Itula Maafala.
Strong managing to block the knees to the body from Maafala.
Maafala looking to slow down the pace here.
Strong landing knees to the body. #T2#
Strong avoids a wild elbow strike from Maafala.
Strong misses with a knee to the head.
Strong misses with a knee to the head.
Maafala blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Maafala misses with a punch on the inside.
Maafala misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Strong.
Strong stalling in the clinch but Maafala improves position.
Strong misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Maafala.
Strong blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Maafala lands an elbow inside that Strong shrugs off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Strong misses with a hook from the clinch.
Maafala blocks the elbow strike.
Strong is struggling to control the position.
Strong misses with a knee strike.
Maafala misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Strong.
Strong wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Maafala has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Strong breaks from the clinch. #T3#
Strong motions for Maafala to come forward. Strong throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Maafala gets a clinch.
Strong prevents a body shot from Maafala.
Maafala is trying to drag Strong to the mat but Strong just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Strong scores with a shot to the side of Maafala's head.
Maafala misses with a hook to the ribs.
Strong stalls.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Strong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Maafala's elbow.
Strong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Strong throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Maafala blocks it with crossed arms.
Maafala tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Strong avoids it.
Maafala working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Strong lands a nice elbow. #T4##BC#
Strong breaks the clinch.
Strong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maafala manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Maafala has closed the distance and engaged Strong in a clinch.
Strong trying to land knees to the body.
Maafala goes for a takedown in the clinch but Strong prevents it.
Maafala tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Strong avoids it.
Strong lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maafala using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Strong has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Maafala on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Maafala comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #BC#
Strong breaks from the clinch.
Strong throws a low kick but Maafala moves out of range easily.
Maafala gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Maafala takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Strong showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Strong 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Strong!
A less than humble Joe Strong misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: UGD 59:Man Vs Hart
Date: May 27, 2017

#R1#
McGuire closes the distance and clinches up with Strong, looking for a takedown. McGuire pushes Strong against the cage but Strong circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Strong chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nice takedown defense from Strong. No joy for McGuire on that attempt.
Strong scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
McGuire darts in looking for a takedown but Strong gets double underhooks and turns McGuire into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael McGuire. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McGuire throws a lazy head kick #CL2#
and Strong counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Strong lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McGuire backwards.
Strong scores with a shoulder strike.
McGuire goes for a takedown in the clinch but Strong prevents it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Strong.
Strong throws a knee to the head but misses. #BC#
McGuire's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McGuire throws a predictable looking body shot #CL2#
and Strong counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Strong. #BC#
McGuire manages to break the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Strong throws a quick inside leg kick. #T1#
McGuire avoids the head kick by Strong.
McGuire throws a big counter combination but Strong scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Some wild striking there from Strong.
A good leg kick by McGuire.
Strong throws a body punch but McGuire moves out of range.
McGuire is looking to counter the offense by Strong and move into the clinch.
A slapping leg kick lands for McGuire.
Strong misses with a low kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Strong scores with a four punch combination!
McGuire fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Strong avoids it really well and circles away.
McGuire tries to clinch up.#T2#
McGuire throws a lazy body kick
and Strong counters with a flying knee. Nice.
McGuire fails to land with a series of punches.
Strong looks to land a body kick but McGuire moved away.
McGuire appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
McGuire shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL2#
and Strong counters by clinching up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Strong scores with a shot to the side of McGuire's head.
McGuire blocking some punches.
Strong just leaning against McGuire, taking a breather.
Strong tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McGuire jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Strong walks away with a smile on his face. McGuire gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
McGuire tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Strong paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McGuire tries to clinch up.
McGuire moves in looking to clinch but Strong pushes him off.
Strong leaves McGuire with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Strong steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from McGuire.#T3#
McGuire throws a right hand that misses
and Strong counters with an outside leg kick.
Joe Strong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Strong attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Strong stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Strong wants it to stay on the feet.
Strong tests McGuire's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McGuire moves out of range of the leg kick from Strong.#CL2#
Strong pushes McGuire up against the cage in a clinch.
Strong's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Strong takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Strong continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.#BC2#
Strong breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Strong throws a low kick but it's checked well by McGuire.#T4#
McGuire doesn't manage to clinch there - Strong circles away.
McGuire looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McGuire lands with a cross.
Strong throws a leg kick but McGuire sees it coming and checks it nicely.
McGuire drops down looking for a counter takedown but Strong sprawls and moves away.
Strong moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
McGuire 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.
McGuire takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Strong misses with an uppercut
and McGuire cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGuire shoots in looking for a takedown. Strong tries to sprawl out of it but McGuire keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Strong manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Strong throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Strong dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
McGuire tries to clinch
and Strong cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McGuire misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
McGuire closes this distance looking for a takedown but Strong circles away.
Strong flicks out a counter leg kick but McGuire steps away.
McGuire has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Strong.
Strong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGuire was well out of range. Poor timing from Strong.
Strong connects with a solid leg kick. #CL2#
Strong forces McGuire back against the cage and clinches.
Strong displaying some good clinch control by pressing McGuire up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strong misses with a knee to the head.
Strong working aggressively here.
Joe Strong seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by McGuire as Strong tries to tie him up. #BC2#
Strong breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
Strong throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
McGuire misses with a body kick.
Strong has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McGuire avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Strong lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Strong misses with a body kick.
Joe Strong seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Strong takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
McGuire misses with a double jab
and Strong counters with a stiff right hand.
McGuire swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Crunch! Strong slams his shin into McGuire's torso.
Strong tries to score with a low kick but McGuire moves his leg out of the way.
Strong throws a quick head kick that skims the top of McGuire's head.#T2#
Strong takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
The fighters circling - Strong throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McGuire changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Strong looks to score with a jab to the body but McGuire is just out of range.
It looked like McGuire was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
McGuire checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
McGuire closes this distance looking for a takedown but Strong circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael McGuire. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Strong throws a leg kick but McGuire sees it coming and moves out of range.
Strong has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Michael McGuire is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McGuire stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Strong.
Strong looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
McGuire avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
McGuire stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Strong.
Strong goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
McGuire tries a head kick but it misses. #T3#
Strong throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Michael McGuire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGuire tries to clinch up.
McGuire will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
McGuire throws a head kick but Strong moves out of range.
McGuire misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
McGuire shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL2#
and Strong counters by moving into the clinch.
Strong with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Strong lands with a left to the head.
Strong lands a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Strong breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Strong throws a jab when McGuire was well out of range.
It looked like McGuire was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T4#
A decent looking cross lands there for Strong.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Strong. McGuire shrugs it off though.
Strong moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGuire shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL2#
and Strong counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Strong.
Strong taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Strong leaning his opponent against the cage.
Strong missing with knees to the body.
McGuire using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Strong has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Strong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McGuire jumps guard but Strong stands there with McGuire around his waist. McGuire gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Strong blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Strong showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Strong moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Strong scores with a crisp jab that stopped McGuire in his tracks.
Strong throws a quick inside leg kick. #CL#
McGuire pushes Strong up against the cage in a clinch.
Strong lands with a short punch from the clinch. #TD#
McGuire jumps guard and drags Strong to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
McGuire is wriggling around but Strong manages to pass to half guard.
McGuire is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strong with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ground and pound from Strong. #T1#
McGuire is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Strong jumps into side control!
McGuire looking for a sweep but Strong has passed into full mount! Oh no!
McGuire tries to reverse the position but Strong maintains control.
Strong scores with a couple of good head shots there.
McGuire is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Strong tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
McGuire wants to control but Strong is having none of it.#T2#
Strong sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Strong connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Strong scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish McGuire?
Strong has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Strong controlling from the full mount. #T3#
McGuire can't escape the position.
Michael McGuire has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McGuire wants to control but Strong is having none of it.
Strong controlling the position easily from mount.
McGuire is working to get back to half guard. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Strong controlling the position easily from mount.
Strong avoids the attempt from McGuire to control.
Joe Strong is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Strong controlling the position easily from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Strong comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Strong 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Strong!
Joe Strong 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: UGD 51:Wayne Vs Man
Date: Apr 01, 2017

#R1#
Strong keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Man throws a big shot that misses.
Man scores with a nice right hand.
Man fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Strong manages to avoid it.
Man throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Snow Man seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Man works the jab nicely.
Strong tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Man manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Man moves out of range as Strong throws a body kick.
Man throws a body punch but Strong moves out of range.
Strong feints a counter leg kick.
Man swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man fails with an attempt to clinch.
Man on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Strong. Strong obviously looking to wear him down.
A solid body kick from Strong.
Strong pivots, looking for a leg kick but Man is out of range and Strong settles back down. #T1#
Man scores with a leg kick.
Man misses with a body punch
and Strong counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Man throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good work by Man as he checks the leg kick.
Strong avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Man misses the target.
Man throws out a loose jab but Strong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Man moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Man throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Strong sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Strong looks to score with a jab to the body but Man is just out of range.
Man seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Man avoids the body shot from Strong.
Man tries a low kick but Strong avoids it.
Man throws a shot from downtown. Strong moves away and avoids it.#T2#
Man throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Strong fakes the leg kick and cracks Man in the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Man. Strong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Man throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Strong tries to work over Man's front leg with a kick but Man checks it.
Man appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Man looks to score with a jab to the body but Strong is just out of range.
Strong thinks about the counter body kick.
Man lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Man 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.
Strong comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Man tries to land a front kick but Strong steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Man with a hook.
Strong has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Strong fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Man looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A cross from Man lands.#T3##KD#
Man lands a big uppercut and Strong crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Strong looks OK. Man waves Strong back to his feet!#ROC#
Strong is rocked!
Man throws a body punch but Strong moves out of range.
Man misses with a right hand
and Strong counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Man fails to land with a series of punches. #KD#
Man drops Strong with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Strong looks back up at him and smiles so Man waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Strong is still on wobbly legs! Can Man finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Man just misses with a punch to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Strong! But no joy.
Strong seems to have recovered his senses.
Man swings for the body but Strong moves out of range.
Strong swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Man lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Strong at a distance.
Man with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Man moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Strong displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Man throws out the jab.
Man 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.
Man moves out of range of the body kick from Strong.
Man swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T4#
Strong fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Strong throws a shot to the body.
Strong plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Man misses the shot to the body.
Man moves out of range of the body kick from Strong.
Strong throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Man misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Strong counters with a series of strikes. Man will be more careful next time no doubt.
Man throws a lazy right hand but Strong sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Strong only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Man loads up on a big right hand but Strong slips the punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Man throws a body punch but Strong moves out of range.
Good leg kick by Man there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nice defenses there by Man.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Snow Man dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Strong closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Man throws a leg kick but Strong sees it coming and moves out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Strong 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 Man has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Man and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Good shot there by Strong.
Strong lands with a good body shot.
Strong looks to score with a jab to the body but Man is just out of range.
Man throws a hook but Strong avoids it easily.
Man keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Strong ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man throws a front kick aimed at Strong's knee but Strong avoids it well.
Man wants to land a leg kick but Strong is out of range.
Strong wants to counter the offense by Man and move into the clinch position.
Man keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Strong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Man.
We've been told by Man's head coaches at Hey Steves Fight Shack that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Man misses the target.
Man connects with a good right hand that stumbles Strong. Strong circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Man lands a nice shot that snaps Strong's head back.
Man lands with a nice body punch.
Man tries to land a front kick but Strong steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Man lands the left hand.
Strong looks to score with a jab to the body but Man is just out of range.
Strong explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Man misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Strong.
Strong is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Man rather than just go for the knockout.#CL2#
Strong closes the distance and pushes Man back into the cage.
Man lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Strong backwards.
Strong lands a right hand that snaps the head of Man backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Man misses with a body punch. #T2#
Man swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Strong manages to break the clinch.
Man throws a chopping leg kick but Strong manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Strong throws a solid leg kick but Man takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Strong.
Man throws a body shot but no joy.
Man throws a leg kick but Strong sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Strong misses with a right hand
and Man counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#KD#
Man lands a big uppercut and Strong crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Strong looks OK. Man waves Strong back to his feet!
Man is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Strong.
Man looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Strong has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Man.
Man misses with the body kick
and Strong counters with a leg kick.
Man uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Strong. #T3#
Man turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Strong is looking to score with low kicks.
Strong avoids a kick to the body.
Man lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Strong lands with a hook. Man tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Man wants to land a leg kick but Strong is out of range.
Strong slips under a jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Man as he connects with a hook.
Man misses with an uppercut
and Strong counters with a good low kick that Man was not able to check.
Strong lands with a thumping leg kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Man.
Strong steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Man.#T4#
Man thows a leg kick but Strong checks it
and Strong counters with a stiff right hand.
Donk. Strong catches Man right on the button with a cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Man misses with an uppercut
and Strong counters with a left and a right that stings Man.
Man 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.
An inside leg kick lands from Strong.
Man misses with a kick to the body.
Man moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromStrong.
Man swings widly with a right hand
and Strong makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Strong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Man manages to avoid it.
Man misses with a hook.
Man throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Strong is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Strong lands a leg kick that knocks Man off balance momentarily.
Man misses with a shot to the body
and Strong counters with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Snow Man dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Man takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Man throws a leg kick
enabling Strong to counter with a crisp jab.
Strong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Man.
Man ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Strong keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Man.
Strong is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Strong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Man throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Strong cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Man is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Man throws a lazy body kick
and Strong makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Man tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Strong was well out of range. Poor timing from Man.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man misses with a wild body shot.
Strong throws out a leg kick but Man moves out of range and Strong only half commits.
Strong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Man.
A slapping body kick lands there for Strong.
Man will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.#T1#
Man swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Strong. Man does a little dance to reset his feet.
Man was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Strong connects with a jab.
Man is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Strong can do to turn this around?
Strong fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Strong just misses with a punch to the body.
Man uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Strong.
It looked like Man was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Strong.
The fighters circling - Man throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Man moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Man misses with a straight left.
Man looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Strong fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Strong is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Man. #T2#
Strong is looking to slow Man down with leg kicks.
Strong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Snow Man is winning the standup battle so far.
Man misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Strong.
Man scores with a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Man. Strong does a little dance to reset his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Strong slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Man lands a right hook to the body.
Some wild striking there from Strong. #CL2#
Strong moves into the clinch.
Man tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
Man tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Strong scores with a shot to the side of Man's head.
Strong lands a right hand that snaps the head of Man backwards.
Man misses with a punch on the inside.
Man scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Strong.
Strong is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Strong tries to land a knee to the head but Man blocks with his arms.
Strong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Man's elbow.
Strong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Strong tries to land a knee to the head but Man blocks with his arms.
Man lands a right hand.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Strong fails to land.
Snow Man is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Strong stalls.
Strong looking to throw knees to the head but Man is blocking nicely.
Joe Strong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Man misses with a hook to the ribs.
Man throws a head punch that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Strong.
Strong is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Man is defending well for now.
Man swings wildly with an uppercut but Strong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Strong can't find room to land a body shot as Man controls the action.
Man lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
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!
Strong manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Man swings wildly with an uppercut but Strong uses good head movement to avoid it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Strong comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Man 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Snow Man!

Event: UGD 46:Kobzar Vs The Joker
Date: Feb 25, 2017

#R1#
Magnusson looks for a takedown but Strong sprawls well.
Joe Strong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Strong turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Strong works Magnusson's body with a nice hook.
Strong scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Strong scores with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Strong.
Strong scores with a head kick. Magnusson tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CUT#
It looks like Magnus Magnusson has been cut.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Strong 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 Magnusson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Magnusson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Magnusson feints the counter takedown.#T1#
Strong lands a jab to the head.
Strong keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Magnusson.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Strong. Magnusson shrugs it off though.
Strong lands with a slapping head kick.
Strong bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Magnusson blocks a leg kick.
Strong fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Strong avoids the body shot from Magnusson.
Magnusson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Magnusson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T2#
Magnusson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little jabbing left from Magnusson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Strong cracks Magnusson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Joe Strong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Strong thuds his right hand into Magnusson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Magnusson misses with a hook. Strong ducked under it nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Strong swings widly with a right hand
and Magnusson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Magnusson keeps the fight on the outside.
Nice sprawl there from Strong as Magnusson shoots in.
Strong 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.
Strong fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Magnusson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T3#
Strong misses with a body shot.
Strong explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Strong misses with a wild body shot.
Magnusson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Strong smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Strong with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Magnusson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Strong dodges the punch combination from Magnusson.
Magnusson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Strong tries to avoid it but Magnusson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Strong to the ground. Strong escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Strong appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Joe Strong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magnus Magnusson.#T4#
Strong blocks a jab.
Magnusson misses with a straight left.
A slow jab from Magnusson misses its intended target.
Jab by Magnusson.
Strong falls off balance throwing a combination
and Magnusson counters with a stiff right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Strong attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Magnusson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Strong showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Magnusson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Strong dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Magnus Magnusson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Good work by Magnusson as he checks the leg kick.
Magnusson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Strong connects with a leg kick. Magnusson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Magnusson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Strong was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Magnusson blocks a head kick by Strong.
Strong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Magnusson can do to turn this around?
Strong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Strong swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Magnusson checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strong swinging wildly here.
Strong fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Magnusson.#T1#
Magnusson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Strong's head backwards.
Strong connects with a jab.
Strong throws a shot from downtown. Magnusson moves away and avoids it.
Strong throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Good work by Magnusson as he checks the leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Magnusson.
Strong with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A big left from Magnusson misses. #T2#
A jab from Magnusson misses.
Magnusson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Strong.
Strong cracks the inside of Magnusson's front leg.
A nice inside leg kick there by Strong. That's going to slow Magnusson down.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Magnusson might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Strong has got the better of the exchanges.
Magnusson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Strong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Magnusson manages to avoid it.
Magnusson checks a leg kick nicely.
Strong punishes Magnusson's body with a nice straight punch.
Strong lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T3#
A nice leg kick lands there from Strong.
Strong with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Magnusson shoots in for a takedown but Strong shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Magnusson prevents a body shot from Strong.
I was talking to Strong's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Strong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Magnusson prevents a body shot from Strong.
Magnusson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Strong leaning his opponent against the cage.
Strong misses with some punches. #T4#
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Magnusson has a couple of punches blocked by Strong.
Strong lands a hook that snaps the head of Magnusson backwards.
Magnusson blocks an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Magnusson.
Strong tries to break free but Magnusson pushes him back against the cage.
Strong has had enough of the clinch but Magnusson keeps him there for the moment.
Magnusson leaning his opponent against the cage.
Magnusson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Strong lands with a left to the head.
Magnusson stalling in the clinch.
Magnusson trying to control the position but instead, Strong has worked for underhooks and has pushed Magnusson into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Strong dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Magnus Magnusson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
A good leg kick by Strong.
Magnusson with a nice cross.
Strong looks to land a body kick but Magnusson moved away.
Strong moves away from the strike by Magnusson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magnusson missing with a left hand there. Strong was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Magnusson cracks Strong with an open hand slap.
Magnusson on the wrong end of a kick to the body. #T1#
Magnusson misses the jab.
Strong with a hook.
Magnusson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Strong to score with a decent uppercut.
Strong looks to score with a jab to the body but Magnusson is just out of range.#TD2#
Magnusson closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Strong's guard.
Strong keeping moving, preventing Magnusson from controlling successfully.
Magnusson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Magnusson chips away with some ground and pound.
Strong wants to stand and escape but Magnusson is having none of it.
Magnusson won't allow Strong to sweep him here. #T2#
Magnusson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Strong's head.
Strong working a defensive guard here.
Magnusson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Strong is trying to keep Magnusson in close.
Magnusson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Magnusson wants to control from the top but Strong keeps moving.
Strong trying to control the position.
Magnusson looking to sit in guard and control but Strong gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T3#
Magnusson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Magnusson controls Strong momentarily but Strong frees himself.
Magnusson looking for a sweep. Not yet Magnusson, not yet.
Strong wants to get up but he can't break Magnusson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Magnusson trying to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Magnus Magnusson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Strong throws a wild body kick that Magnusson sees coming a mile off.
Strong scores with a kick to the midsection.
Strong throws a sloppy head kick
and Magnusson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Strong thinking.
Magnusson looks to land a left hand but Strong moved out of range nicely.
Strong jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Magnusson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Joe Strong is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Magnusson throws a nice looking combination but Strong bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Strong jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Some bone on bone action there as Magnusson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Strong throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Magnusson ducks under a wild hook from Strong.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Magnus Magnusson.
I think Strong 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: UGD 42:Man Vs Moshington
Date: Jan 28, 2017

#R1#
Maafala shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Strong sprawls well. Strong wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Maafala gets slowly back to his feet.
Maafala doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL2#
and Strong counters by clinching up.
Strong wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Strong avoiding damage as Maafala throws knees to the body.
Maafala misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Strong breaks the clinch. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Maafala misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Strong.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maafala lands an uppercut.
Strong being controlled against the cage.
Strong putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Maafala in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Maafala is breathing heavily.
Strong avoiding damage as Maafala throws knees to the body.
Strong comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT2#
It looks like Itula Maafala has been cut.
Maafala has been working on his balance at The Factory, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Strong.#T1#
Strong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Strong with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Maafala landing knees to the body.
A short uppercut from Strong.
Strong struggles to land a body shot inside as Maafala controls his hands.
Strong lands with a short shot to the head. #BC2#
Strong pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Strong lands an overhand right.
Maafala takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
As Strong tries to get set, Maafala tries to push him back and clinch up but Strong manages to avoid the attempt.
Maafala moves in looking to clinch but Strong pushes him off.
Good exchange - Strong coming out on top.
Maafala tries to close the distance and clinch but Strong swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Strong lands a head kick. Maafala smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Maafala slips a straight right by Strong.
Maafala gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Strong 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.
Strong throws a nice inside leg kick.
Strong keeps the fight on the outside.
Strong throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Strong scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#CL#
Maafala has taken the fight to the clinch.
Maafala is trying to stall.
Maafala throws an elbow that misses.
Maafala tries a knee to the head but Strong blocks it.
Strong working hard to break the clinch.
Maafala managing to block the knees to the body from Strong.
Strong is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Maafala drops down looking for an ankle pick but Strong pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Itula Maafala. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maafala uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Strong.#T3#
Strong misses with a low kick as Maafala jumps back.
Strong throws a leg kick that misses.
Maafala takes a kick to the side of the head.
Maafala tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Strong throws a low kick, looking for Maafala's leg but Maafala calmly moves out of range. #TD#
Maafala is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Strong's half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maafala thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Strong's head.
Maafala is controlling the pace.
Maafala throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
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. Maafala connects with a nice short shot to Strong's temple.
Strong trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Maafala manages to pass to mount!
Strong wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Maafala.
Maafala punching from mount but Strong doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Maafala wants to control the pace but Strong is squirming around nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maafala throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Strong tries to hold on but Maafala pushes him away.
Maafala lands with some strikes.
Strong wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Maafala.
Strong is desperately trying to improve his position but Maafala has a good base and remains in mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Joe Strong will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Itula Maafala's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Strong scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Maafala doesn't seem bothered though. #TD#
Maafala scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Maafala sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Strong defending well though.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Maafala is looking to take a break and control but Strong is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Strong works his way to full guard. Good work.#ES2#
Strong pushes Maafala off and scrambles back to his feet. #CL#
Maafala moves into the clinch successfully.
Maafala is working for takedown but Strong is calmly controlling the position for now.
Maafala lands a good knee to the midsection. Strong won't want to take too many of those.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2#
Strong pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Strong throws the kick towards the body but Maafala avoids it.
Maafala attempts a counter takedown but Strong avoids it well and moves away.#CL#
Maafala clinches up against the cage.#T1##BC2#
Strong breaks from the clinch.
Maafala tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Strong manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
As Maafala backs off Strong throws a huge counter combo but Maafala manages to avoid it all.
Strong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Joe Strong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Strong lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Maafala tries to clinch but Strong moves away
and Strong counters with a lovely straight right hand!#TD#
Maafala decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Strong pushes Maafala off and gets back to his feet.
Strong throws a push kick but Maafala slaps the foot to one side.
Maafala wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Maafala pushes Strong up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Strong breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Strong fails to land with a series of punches.
Strong throws a body shot but no joy.
Joe Strong seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2##CL#
Maafala moves into the clinch successfully.
Strong blocks the elbow strike.
Maafala throws a knee to the head but misses.
Strong blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Maafala looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Strong avoiding damage as Maafala throws knees to the body.
Maafala with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Maafala swings wildly with an uppercut but Strong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maafala misses with an elbow over the top.
Maafala is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Strong is defending well for now.
Maafala utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Strong has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Maafala seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Strong can turn it around.
Strong is leaning against Maafala and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Maafala is working for takedown but Strong is calmly controlling the position for now.
Maafala taking a breather.
Strong managing to block the knees to the body from Maafala.
Itula Maafala has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Maafala landing knees to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T3#
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Strong lands a nice uppercut.
Strong's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Strong throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Maafalas head.
A short uppercut from Strong.
Strong tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Maafala avoids it.
Strong lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Maafala on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #BC2#
Strong manages to break the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Maafala looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Maafala clinches with his opponent.
Strong blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC2#
Strong breaks from the clinch. #T4#
Strong misses with a wild body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Maafala looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Maafala clinches with his opponent.
Strong wants to break the clinch but can't.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Strong creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Strong prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Itula Maafala. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maafala leaning his opponent against the cage.
Strong unloads a knee to the mid-section. Maafala lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Strong throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Maafala blocks it with crossed arms.
Strong misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Strong pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Strong showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Itula Maafala's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Maafala tries for a takedown but Strong circles away easily
and Strong counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Maafala is looking to clinch but Strong is avoiding it.
Maafala avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Maafala seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Maafala checks the leg kick nicely there.
Maafala wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maafala tries to score with a low kick but Strong moves his leg out of the way.
Maafala tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Maafala takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Maafala doesn't manage to clinch there - Strong circles away. #T1#
Maafala tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Strong counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Strong circles away from the clinch attempt.
Strong throws a leg kick but Maafala moved away.
Maafala looks to clinch
and Strong counters with a nice body kick.
Strong looks to land a combination. Maafala sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Maafala fails with an attempt to clinch.
Itula Maafala seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Strong misses with a head kick.
Strong swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Maafala takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #CL#
Maafala clinches up with Strong and pushes him back against the cage.
Maafala has Strong pressed against the cage, preventing Strong from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T2##BC2#
Strong escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #TD#
Maafala closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Strong did well to prevent Maafala getting side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maafala missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Maafala slips a nice elbow through Strong's hands, connecting with Strong's forehead.
Strong controlling the position for now.
Maafala trying to control from Strong's half guard. Strong has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Strong pulls Maafala in close to prevent any damage.
Maafala pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Strong is keeping the position for now.
Maafala postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T3#
Maafala throws a strike but Strong rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Maafala has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Strong has passed into side control.
Strong takes a little break here. Maafala wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Itula Maafala has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Strong trying to control the action but Maafala is working from the bottom.
Maafala is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T4#
Strong controls the position.
Joe Strong is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Maafala is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Strong is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Maafala is looking to improve his position but Strong isn't that keen on the idea.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Strong comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Strong 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 28:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Strong!
A very excited looking Joe Strong 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: UGD 36:Olofson Vs Gallagher
Date: Dec 17, 2016

#R1#
Strong misses with a leg kick.
Strong throws a half hearted mid kick.
Strong with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Magnusson.
Nice defenses there by Strong.
Strong replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Magnusson blocks it well.
Strong motions for Magnusson to come forward. Strong throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Strong throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Strong misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magnusson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Strong has time to react.
Strong takes a swing at Magnusson's ribcage but misses.
Magnusson lands with a cross. #T1#
Magnusson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Magnusson moves out of range as Strong strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Magnusson misses the target.
Magnusson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Joe Strong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Strong connects with an inside leg kick.
Strong lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Joe Strong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Magnusson looks to throw the jab but Strong is out of range.
Strong scores with the left hand. Magnusson knows he should have avoided that one.
Strong tries to clinch up.
Magnusson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Strong.
Magnusson misses with the combination.
A low kick from Strong is predictable there
and Magnusson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Strong cracks the inside of Magnusson's front leg.
Magnusson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Strong.
Strong bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Strong misses with a straight right.
Magnusson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Strong throws out the jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Strong.
Strong scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Strong fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Magnusson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#TD#
Magnusson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Magnusson is just content to waste time from the top position. Strong takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #T3#
Magnusson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Strong pulls Magnusson in close to prevent any damage.
Magnusson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Magnusson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Magnusson trying to control the position from guard on top but Strong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Magnusson throwing strikes from guard but Strong blocks nicely.
Strong is adopting a defensive guard.
Magnusson trying to control but Strong is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Strong lands a nice looking body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Magnusson misses the target.
Strong looking to land some kicks to the body here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Strong dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Magnusson scores with a decent looking hook.
Strong avoids the body shot from Magnusson.
Magnusson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Strong counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Strong works the jab nicely.
Strong dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Magnusson. That did some damage!
Strong tries to clinch but Magnusson is having none of it.
Magnusson tries to counter with a takedown but Strong is quick to defend against it.
Magnusson avoids a kick to the body.
Strong displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Magnusson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magnusson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Strong throws out a counter right but Magnusson avoids it with no problem.
Magnusson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Strong throws a solid leg kick but Magnusson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Strong.
Magnusson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T1#
Magnusson throws a hook but Strong blocks it.
Strong throws out a leg kick but Magnusson moves out of range and Strong only half commits.
Strong misses with a kick to the body #TD#
and Magnusson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Magnusson.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Strong working a defensive guard here.
Strong is controlling Magnusson's posture.
Magnusson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Strong controls Magnusson momentarily but Magnusson frees himself.
Strong preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T2#
Magnusson trying to control the position from guard on top but Strong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Magnusson being controlled here momentarily.
Magnusson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Strong is keeping the position for now.
Magnusson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Magnusson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Strong's guard.
Magnusson prevents Strong from improving his position.#T3#
Strong keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Magnusson with the ground and pound but Strong uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Strong pulls Magnusson in close to prevent any damage.
Strong wants to improve his position but instead Magnusson has moved into half guard.
Strong wants to get back to full guard.
Magnusson trying to control the action but Strong is working from the bottom.
Magnusson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Strong is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Strong fails with an attempt to clinch.
Strong throws a body kick that misses.
Magnusson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Magnusson throws a jab when Strong was well out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Strong.
Strong tries to work over Magnusson's front leg with a kick but Magnusson checks it.
Strong thumps Magnusson with a low kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Strong throws a leg kick but Magnusson checks it.
Magnusson is looking to counter punch.
Magnusson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Strong shapes to counter with a head kick.
Strong lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
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 Magnus Magnusson 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!
#R3#
Strong throws a leg kick but Magnusson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Magnusson checks a leg kick.
Strong works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Strong changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Magnusson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #KD#
Magnusson drops Strong with a beautiful combination! Strong stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Magnusson is looking for the KO!#CUT#
It looks like Joe Strong has been cut.
Strong displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Strong tries to close the distance and clinch up but Magnusson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Strong scores with the left hand. Magnusson knows he should have avoided that one.
Magnusson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Strong moves away.
Strong wants to counter the offense by Magnusson and move into the clinch position.
Strong throws a quick inside leg kick. #T1#
Strong gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD#
and Magnusson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Strong's guard.
Magnusson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Magnusson wants to control from the top but Strong keeps moving.
Magnusson throws an elbow that misses. Strong uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Magnusson's guard. Nice move by Strong!#REVB#
Strong controlling from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magnusson is pulling down on Strong's head to control his posture. #T2#
Strong is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Magnusson is looking to sweep but instead, Strong has passed into half guard.
Magnusson is looking for a sweep. Strong is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Strong is trying to control. Magnusson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T3#
Strong throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Magnusson to regain full guard.
Magnusson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Magnusson throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Magnusson wants to sweep here but Strong controlling him for the moment.
Strong not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Magnusson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Magnusson avoids the head kick by Strong. #T4#
Strong fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Strong slips under a jab from Magnusson.
Strong changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Strong scores with a leg kick.
Strong lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Magnusson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Strong.
Magnusson swings widly with a right hand
and Strong counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice defenses there by Magnusson.
It looked like Magnusson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Strong feints and then cracks Magnusson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Magnusson down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Magnusson moves out of range as Strong strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Strong comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Strong 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Strong!
A less than humble Joe Strong misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: UGD 29:Sturm Vs Ruth
Date: Oct 29, 2016

#R1#
Strong tries to clinch up but McLauhglin circles away and keeps his distance.
McLauhglin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Strong. #CL2#
Strong clinches.
McLauhglin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Strong backwards. #BC2#
Strong breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McLauhglin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McLauhglin fails with a takedown attempt.
Strong tries to counter by closing the distance.
McLauhglin has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Strong.
Joe Strong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
McLauhglin 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.
Strong keeping moving, preventing McLauhglin from controlling successfully. #T1#
McLauhglin looking to pass the guard.
McLauhglin landing with the ground and pound.
Strong pulls McLauhglin in close to prevent any damage. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Strong trying to keep a closed guard but McLauhglin is proving a slippery customer. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
McLauhglin moves out of range of the body kick.
An inside leg kick from McLauhglin misses.
McLauhglin lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Strong tries to clinch but fails miserably
and McLauhglin counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
Strong misses with the body kick
and McLauhglin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Strong swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#KD#
McLauhglin throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Strong tumbling to the canvas!
Strong is trying to control the position but McLauhglin postures up.
Strong manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McLauhglin manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Strong sitting in guard here, content to control.
Strong trying to control the position from guard on top but McLauhglin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Strong in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T4#
McLauhglin is adopting a defensive guard.
McLauhglin trying to control the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
McLauhglin is trying to hold Strong in close to prevent damage but Strong has managed to pass into half guard.
Strong has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
McLauhglin can't escape the position.
McLauhglin tries to lock up and control but Strong gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Colin McLauhglin dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Strong misses with a series of wild punches.
McLauhglin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Strong can do to turn this around?
Strong scores with a decent looking hook.
Strong lands a jab to McLauhglin's midsection.
Strong looks to land a body kick but McLauhglin moved away.
Strong throws a chopping leg kick but McLauhglin manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
McLauhglin uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
McLauhglin sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strong connects with a leg kick. McLauhglin looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
McLauhglin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A low kick from Strong is predictable there
and Strong takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Strong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McLauhglin was well out of range. Poor timing from Strong.
A slow jab from McLauhglin misses its intended target. #T1#
The fighters circling - Strong throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McLauhglin throws a right and a left that Strong avoids nicely.
McLauhglin lands with an overhand left.
Strong throws a nice head kick!
Strong scores with a one two! McLauhglin had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
McLauhglin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Strong looks for the body kick but McLauhglin saw that one coming.
Strong fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McLauhglin.
McLauhglin is looking to land body kicks.
A jab lands there for Strong.
Strong loads up on a big right hand but McLauhglin slips the punch.#T2#
Strong scores with a head kick. McLauhglin tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Strong takes a body punch but keeps moving.
McLauhglin throws a hook to the side of Strong's head but Strong sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And Strong responds with a good body kick, but McLauhglin manages to step out the way in time.
McLauhglin moves out of range of the body kick from Strong.
Strong connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Strong swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by McLauhglin.
McLauhglin sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
McLauhglin throws a series of strikes that have Strong backpedaling. #CL2#
Strong instigates a clinch.
Strong taking a breather.
A nice right hand lands inside from McLauhglin.
McLauhglin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Strong backwards.
Strong blocking some punches. #T3#
Strong tries to land a knee to the head but McLauhglin blocks with his arms.
McLauhglin has Strong pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Strong manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A nice left hand lands by McLauhglin.
Strong wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC#
McLauhglin breaks from the clinch.
Strong connects with a high kick.
McLauhglin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #TD#
McLauhglin closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Strong's guard.#ES2#
Strong has his feet on McLauhglin's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Strong looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Strong throws a leg kick but McLauhglin sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Strong throws a left and a right that both miss
and McLauhglin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Strong goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T4#
A low kick from Strong is predictable there #KD#
and McLauhglin counters with a big uppercut that knocks Strong off his feet! McLauhglin dives into side control looking to finish!#ROC#
Strong is rocked!
McLauhglin scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Strong is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and McLauhglin can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Colin McLauhglin!
Colin McLauhglin took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Gentlemens Laundry - 10 % for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: UGD 20:Escobarre Vs Sturm
Date: Aug 27, 2016

#R1#
Strong misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dykstra thinks about countering with a head kick.
Dykstra checks a leg kick nicely.
Strong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dykstra moves away.
Dykstra lands a slapping body shot.
Dykstra throws a head kick that misses #CL2#
and Strong moves into the clinch.
Strong tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Dykstra leaning his opponent against the cage.
Dykstra stalling in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Dykstra's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Strong throws a head kick that misses.
Dykstra quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Dykstra fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dykstra tries to land a body kick
and Strong counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1##CL#
Dykstra has closed the distance and engaged Strong in a clinch.
Dykstra taking a breather.
Strong trying to land knees to the body.
Strong letting Dykstra take a breather here.
Strong with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Dykstra taking a break, stalling in the clinch. #BC#
Dykstra pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Strong pushes Dykstra away with a front kick.
Dykstra blocks a head kick by Strong.
Dykstra has been working on his boxing with his coaches at GTi 888 in the buildup to the fight.
Strong tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dykstra with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Strong scores with a jab to the body.
Dykstra scores with a hook.#T2#
Strong bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Strong throws a head kick but Dykstra moves out of range.
Dykstra throws a counter high kick but Strong was just alert enough to avoid 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!
Strong checks a leg kick nicely.
Dykstra walks into a jab.
Nice body punch from Dykstra.
Strong steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dykstra.
Strong attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Dykstra delivers a nice body kick.
Dykstra throws a head kick that misses.
Strong throws a body kick that misses.
Dykstra scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Strong misses with a looping right.#KD#
Dykstra lands a big head kick that sends Strong tumbling to the mat! Dykstra takes a step backwards and waves Strong back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT#
It looks like Joe Strong has been cut.
Strong walks straight into a right hand from Dykstra - that's dropped him! Dykstra jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Strong from any more punishment! Strong complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Doc Dykstra!
Doc Dykstra seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: UGD 17:Harada Vs Dykstra
Date: Aug 06, 2016

#R1#
Joshua just misses with a punch to the body.
Joshua moves out of range of the body kick.
A swing and a miss from Strong.
Nice body kick there by Strong.
Joshua shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Strong as he avoids it easily.
Joshua chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Strong can pounce on him.
Joshua misses with a hook to the body
and Strong counters with a thumping low kick.
Joshua moves out of range of the body kick.
Joshua keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Joshua misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joshua swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Strong counters with a thumping low kick.
Joshua keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Strong thows a leg kick but Joshua checks it
letting Joshua counter with a right hand.
Strong steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Joshua.#T1#
Joshua misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Strong.
Strong scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Strong misses with a low kick.
Joshua has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Strong.
Strong misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Strong misses with a low kick.
Strong moves away from the strike by Joshua.
Strong misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Joshua keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Joshua takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Joshua has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Joshua there as he acknowledges the shot.
Joe Strong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Joshua, right into the meat.
Strong stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Joshua.#T2#
Joshua lands with a good 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!
Joshua lands with a good body shot.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Strong - that will leave a mark!
Strong paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Strong throws a body shot but no joy.
Joshua connects with a looping right hand.
Joshua misses with a takedown attempt - Strong sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Joshua ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've been told by Joshua's head coaches at Team Meanor MMA™ that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Joe Strong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Joshua looks to score with a jab to the body but Strong is just out of range.
Joshua throws a jab but it's blocked by Strong.
Strong tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Joshua fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Strong was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Project Joshua. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Joshua paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Strong throws a leg kick but Joshua moved away.
Strong punishes Joshua's body with a nice straight punch.
Joshua throws a sloppy head kick and Strong moves out of range easily.
Strong ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Joshua checks a leg kick.
Strong attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Strong misses the shot to the body.
Strong misses the shot to the body.
Joshua throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Strong.
Joshua throws a hook to the side of Strong's head but Strong sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Strong throws a head kick that misses. #T4#
Joshua misses with a looping right.
Joshua tries to land a front kick but Strong steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Good leg kick by Strong there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Strong is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Joshua rather than just go for the knockout.
Strong throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Strong fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Strong misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Strong looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Strong throws a shot from downtown. Joshua moves away and avoids it.
Strong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Joshua manages to avoid it.
Strong takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Strong scores with a head kick.
Joshua misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Strong dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Joshua checks the leg kick nicely there.
Strong feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Joshuas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Joshua throws a half hearted mid kick.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Joshua might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Strong throws a jab when Joshua was well out of range.
Strong pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Joshua connects with a body shot that sends Strong's belly button to the back.
Joshua shoots for a double leg takedown but Strong sprawls well. He's pushed Joshua's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Joshua sets himself, and Strong steps forward looking for the clinch! Joshua avoids it this time.
Joshua slips under a jab from Strong.
Joshua fires out a quick counter leg kick but Strong just manages to avoid it.
Joshua avoids the head kick by Strong.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joshua connects with a jab.
Joshua throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Strong throws a front kick aimed at Joshua's knee but Joshua avoids it well.
Strong throws a hook but Joshua avoids it easily.
It looked like Joshua wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1#
Joshua paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Strong scores with the left hand. Joshua knows he should have avoided that one.
Strong looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A combination from Strong does no damage.
Joshua uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Strong.
It looked like Joshua wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Joshua throws a jab but it's blocked by Strong.
Strong wants to counter the offense by Joshua and move into the clinch position.
Joshua misses with a looping left.
Strong thinks about the counter body kick.
Strong has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Joshua looks to throw the jab but Strong is out of range.
Joshua misses with a wild body shot.
Strong misses with an uppercut
and Strong takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Strong tries to score with a low kick but Joshua moves his leg out of the way.
Strong throws a hook but Joshua blocks it.
Strong misses with a straight left. #T2#
Strong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Joshua.
Strong throws the kick towards the body but Joshua avoids it.
The fighters circling - Joshua throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Strong wants to counter the offense by Joshua and move into the clinch position.
Joshua catches Strong with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Joshua fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Strong manages to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Strong moves out of range as Joshua strikes.
Joshua blocks the body kick.
A low kick from Strong is predictable there
and Joshua counters with a nice uppercut.
Strong 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.
Joshua misses the jab.
We've been informed that Strong has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Strong connects with the punch.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Strong.
Strong explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#T3#
Strong slips under a jab from Joshua.
Strong connects with an inside leg kick.
Strong swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Joshua is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Joshua throws a shot from downtown. Strong moves away and avoids it.
Strong throws a low kick but it's checked well by Joshua.
Joshua attempts a counter takedown but Strong avoids it well and moves away.
Joshua has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Strong.
Strong just misses with a punch to the body.
Joshua misses with a combination
and Strong counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Strong walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Strong throws out a loose jab but Joshua uses good head movement to avoid it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Joshua.
Joe Strong seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T4#
Nice body punch from Joshua.
Joshua checks a low kick from Strong.
Strong lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Joshua circles away quickly and effectively.
Joshua half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Joshua jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Joshua lands with a thumping leg kick.
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!
Strong connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Strong throws a right hand that Joshua ducks under and follows up with a left that Joshua also avoids with ease.
Joshua tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Strong swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Project Joshua. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Strong lands a nice looking kick to the body. Joshua takes a step back to recover.
A slapping leg kick lands for Strong.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Joe Strong will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
A punch combination from Joshua misses.
Strong works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Both fighters circling a little - Strong finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Strong pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Strong tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Strong avoids the body shot from Joshua.
Joshua sets himself, and Strong steps forward looking for the clinch! Joshua avoids it this time.
Joshua dives in for a single leg takedown but Strong sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Strong scores with a leg kick.
Joshua avoids the head kick by Strong.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joshua moves out of range of the strikes.
Joshua fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Strong throws a big counter head kick but Joshua avoids it with no problem.
Strong comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T1#
Joshua throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Strong swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Strong will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Strong walks into a stiff left hand from Joshua.
Strong looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Joshua avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#TD#
Joshua closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Strong quickly recovers to half guard.
Joshua drops an elbow to the side of Strong's head.
Strong blocking the ground and pound attempt from Joshua.
Joshua not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Joshua is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T2#
Strong is holding on to half guard well.
Strong has hold of Joshua's hands but Joshua slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Strong is controlling Joshua's trapped leg to prevent Joshua from advancing to side control.#SUB#
Joshua is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Strong defends it well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Joshua controlling the action here.
Joshua throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Strong manages to get to full guard. #T3#
Joshua missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Joshua's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Joshua stopping the sweep attempt from Strong.
Strong keeping moving, preventing Joshua from controlling successfully.
Joshua throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Joshua wants to control from the top but Strong keeps moving.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Joshua preventing the sweep. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Joshua lands with a cross.
Jab by Strong.
Joshua dodges the punch combination from Strong.
Joshua is looking to counter punch.
Strong connects with a solid leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Strong misses.
Joe Strong is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Strong misses with a lunging right hand
and Joshua counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Strong ducks under a wild hook from Joshua.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Strong connects with a right hand. Joshua shakes it off.
A looping hook to the body misses from Strong. Joshua does a little dance to reset his feet.
Project Joshua has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Strong moves out of range as Joshua strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Joe Strong.
I've got Strong 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Strong!
Joe Strong decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: UGD 13:Gallagher Vs Fleshou
Date: Jul 09, 2016

#R1#
Brickstock moves out of range of the body kick.
Strong lands a jab to Brickstock's midsection.
Strong uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A jab from Strong finds it's way through Brickstock's defenses.
Brickstock defending well as Strong loads up on a big left hand.
Brickstock avoids the body shot from Strong.
Strong lands with a slapping head kick.
Strong thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Brickstock if he has to take too many more of those.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As Strong backs off Brickstock throws a huge counter combo but Strong manages to avoid it all.
Brickstock takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Brickstock tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Good leg kick by Strong there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Joe Strong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Brickstock tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Strong was well out of range. Poor timing from Brickstock.
Good leg kick by Strong there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jab from Strong.
Strong is looking to slow Brickstock down with leg kicks.
Strong keeps Brickstock at a distance using the push kick.
Brickstock avoids the body shot from Strong.
Strong lands a body shot.
Brickstock throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Strong stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Strong tries to bum rush Brickstock with a series of wild strikes but Brickstock uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Brickstock looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Brickstock misses the shot to the body.
Strong is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T2#
Brickstock takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Strong connects with a solid leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brickstock takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Strong feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Brickstock's calf.
Strong avoids a punch combination nicely.
Brickstock tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Strong lands with a right hand.
Brickstock avoids the head kick by Strong.
Strong blocks a low kick nicely.#T3#
Strong fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Brickstock has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Brickstock tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Strong was well out of range. Poor timing from Brickstock.
Strong blocks a jab.
Strong seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Strong looks to land a left hand but Brickstock moved out of range nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Brickstock! But no joy.
Strong misses with a head kick.
Brickstock has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Strong.
Strong looks to score with a jab to the body but Brickstock is just out of range.
Strong connects with an inside leg kick.
Joe Strong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Strong throws a head kick that half lands. #CUT#
It looks like Broderick Brickstock has been cut.
Strong chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T4#
Strong throws a head kick that Brickstock semi-blocks.
Strong lands with a thumping leg kick.
Brickstock moves out of range of the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Strong. Brickstock does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brickstock misses with a hook to the body
and Strong counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brickstock showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Strong.
Brickstock unleashes a big counter combination but Strong bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Strong buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A punch combination from Brickstock misses.
Brickstock tries to move into range but Strong moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Strong dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Broderick Brickstock's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Brickstock missing with a left hand there. Strong was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That kick from Strong tenderised Brickstock's leg. Brickstock is trying to keep his angry face on.
Strong moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Strong throws a nice outside leg kick.
A low kick from Brickstock misses
and Strong counters with a good, hard body kick but Brickstock shrugs it off.
Strong throws an overhand right that lands on Brickstock's shoulder, as Brickstock tries to avoid the shot.
Brickstock throws a hook to the side of Strong's head but Strong sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Brickstock steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Strong.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Brickstock! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brickstock blocks a jab.
Strong connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Strong. Brickstock shrugs it off though. #T1#
A big left from Strong misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Brickstock misses.
Strong throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Strong takes a swing at Brickstock's ribcage but misses.
Brickstock unleashes a big counter combination but Strong bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Brickstock takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Strong, right into the meat.
Brickstock with a lazy takedown attempt #CL#
and Strong moves into the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Strong.
Strong lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Brickstock backwards.
Strong scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Brickstock's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Strong stalling. #T2#
Strong lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A knee to the head by Strong.
Strong lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Brickstock backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A knee to the head by Strong. #ROC#
Brickstock is rocked!
Strong scores with a knee to the head.
Brickstock is still on wobbly legs! Can Strong finish him?#KD#
Strong drops Brickstock with a big knee straight up the middle! Brickstock is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Brickstock throws a combination that misses #CL#
and Strong holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Strong throws a knee to the head but misses.
Brickstock seems to have recovered his senses.
Strong landing knees to the body. #T3#
Strong utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Brickstock is breathing heavily.#KD#
Strong drops Brickstock onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Brickstock is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
The fighters are battling for dominant position up against the cage here. Strong manages to get control of his opponent's head and throws a big knee - Brickstock drops to the canvas! He's done! Strong goes wild and celebrates with his corner - this is a big victory for him and to get the win in such devastating fashion will certainly boost his reputation amongst the fans!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Joe Strong!
A relieved looking Joe Strong 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: UGD 6:Gower Vs Fei Chung
Date: May 21, 2016

#R1#
Wyatt checks a low kick from Strong.
Strong ducks under a wild hook from Wyatt.
Wyatt throws a front kick aimed at Strong's knee but Strong avoids it well.
Wyatt looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wyatt throws a lazy right hand but Strong sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wyatt thows a left - swing and a miss!
Strong throws a leg kick but Wyatt checks it.
Wyatt misses the shot to the body.
Strong doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wyatt throws a hook but Strong blocks it.
Strong uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wyatt.
Wyatt takes a swing at Strong's ribcage but misses.
Wyatt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Strong.
A solid leg kick lands there for Strong.
Derp Wyatt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice uppercut lands for Strong. That snapped Wyatt's head back.
Wyatt checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Wyatt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Strong was well out of range. Poor timing from Wyatt.
Wyatt throws a hook but Strong avoids it easily.
Wyatt missing with a left hand there. Strong was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It seemed like Strong was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Strong throws a looping overhand right but Wyatt ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Wyatt misses with a low kick as Strong jumps back.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Strong! But no joy.
Strong misses with a straight left.
Wyatt looks to land a combination but Strong avoids it well.
Good leg kick by Strong there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Strong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wyatt moves away.
Wyatt misses with an uppercut.
Wyatt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Strong throws a hook but Wyatt avoids it easily.
It looked like Wyatt was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Strong.
Strong changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wyatt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Strong.
Strong throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wyatt lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Strong throws a solid leg kick but Wyatt takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Strong.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wyatt. Strong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Strong only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Wyatt takes a swing at Strong's ribcage but misses.
Wyatt misses with a hook to the body
and Strong cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
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!
Strong walks into a stiff left hand from Wyatt.#T2#
Wyatt takes a swing at Strong's ribcage but misses.
Strong thinks about the counter body kick.
Wyatt sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Strong avoids a punch combination nicely.
Some bone on bone action there as Strong checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Wyatt just misses with a punch to the body.
Strong looks to land a right hand but Wyatt moved out of range.
Strong walks into a straight right hand from Wyatt.
Strong lands a head kick. Wyatt smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Strong avoids the body shot from Wyatt.
Strong throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Wyatt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Strong manages to avoid it.
Strong staying out of range there.
Wyatt avoids the body shot from Strong.
Strong throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Strong takes one on the button.
Strong throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Strong throws a solid leg kick but Wyatt takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Strong.#T3#
Strong throws the left hand but Wyatt avoids the punch easily.
Wyatt cracks Strong with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Strong throws a sloppy head kick and Wyatt moves out of range easily.
Strong connects with a single shot there.
Strong circles away from the clinch attempt.
Strong scores with a jab.
Wyatt tries to bum rush Strong with a series of wild strikes but Strong uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A punch combination from Strong misses.
Strong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Strong scores with a decent looking hook.
Strong tries to score with a low kick but Wyatt moves his leg out of the way.
Wyatt is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Wyatt throws a leg kick that is checked
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Strong swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wyatt takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Strong connects with a body shot that sends Wyatt's belly button to the back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wyatt jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T4#
Wyatt uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Strong.
Wyatt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wyatt moves out of range of the body kick.
Strong avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Strong throws a head kick but Wyatt moves out of range.
Wyatt checks a leg kick.
Wyatt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Strong takes one on the button.
Wyatt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Strong manages to avoid it.
Wyatt misses with a body shot.
Strong keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wyatt.
Wyatt throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Wyatt blocks a low kick nicely.
Strong misses with a jab, cross combination.
Strong uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wyatt.
Wyatt looks to land a combination. Strong sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wyatt misses with a wild body shot.
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 Derp Wyatt will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
A right-left combo lands from Wyatt.
Strong misses with a wild body shot.
Wyatt throws a series of punches but Strong avoids them all with ease.
Wyatt moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Strong lands a jab to Wyatt's midsection.
Wyatt attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Strong throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Wyatt.#CUT2#
It looks like Derp Wyatt has been cut.
Wyatt slips a straight right by Strong.
Strong throws a body kick that misses.
Strong pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wyatt appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Wyatt is looking to wear down Strong with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Strong with a hook.
Wyatt connects with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Strong ducks under a wild hook from Wyatt.#CL#
Strong gets tackled into the cage by Wyatt. Wyatt maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Strong's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wyatt throws a body shot but no joy.
Wyatt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Wyatt lands with a cross.
Strong lands a jab to Wyatt's midsection.
Wyatt ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wyatt avoids the body shot from Strong.
Wyatt misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wyatt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Strong takes one to the chin there.
Wyatt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Strong moves away.
Wyatt misses with a low kick.
Strong looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Wyatt throws the left hand but Strong avoids the punch easily.
Wyatt throws a body punch but Strong moves out of range.
Strong throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A combination from Wyatt does no damage.
Wyatt moves forwards but Strong connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Strong tries to clinch up.
Nice uppercut there from Strong.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters circling - Strong throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T2#
Strong tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wyatt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It seemed like Strong was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wyatt lands a slapping body shot.
Strong chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wyatt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wyatt misses with a straight right.
Wyatt looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wyatt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice defenses there by Wyatt.
Strong doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wyatt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wyatt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Strong manages to avoid it.
Wyatt throws a nice looking combination but Strong bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wyatt tries to work over Strong's front leg with a kick but Strong checks it.
Wyatt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Strong.
Wyatt misses the body punch
and Strong counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
Strong loads up on a big right hand but Wyatt slips the punch.
Strong looks to score with a jab to the body but Wyatt is just out of range.
Wyatt bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Wyatt looks to land a left hand but Strong moved out of range nicely.
Strong fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Wyatt on the side of the head.
Wyatt lands with a cross.
Wyatt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little jabbing left from Strong on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Strong 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 Wyatt has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Wyatt and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Wyatt was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Wyatt takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Good standup being displayed there by Strong as he connects with a hook.
Wyatt lands a nice looking body shot.
Strong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Strong misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Strong checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Wyatt throws a body shot but no joy.
Wyatt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Strong throws out the jab.
Wyatt was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T4#
Strong throws a push kick but Wyatt slaps the foot to one side.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head kick misses from Strong.
Strong misses with a low kick.
Nice cross by Strong.
Wyatt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Strong.
Strong throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A leg kick checked by Strong.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Strong.
Strong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wyatt throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The fighters circling - Strong throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wyatt finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Wyatt scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wyatt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Strong moves away.
Wyatt swinging wildly here.
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 Derp Wyatt will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Derp Wyatt's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Strong gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Wyatt.
Strong steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wyatt.
It seemed like Strong was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Strong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wyatt.
Wyatt showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Strong.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Strong.
Strong displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wyatt throws out the jab.
Wyatt slips under a jab.
Wyatt has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Strong.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strong with a hook.
Good leg kick by Strong there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Wyatt with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wyatt digs a good hook to Strong's body.
Wyatt digs a good hook to Strong's body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Strong misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Strong misses the target.
Wyatt throws a hook but Strong avoids it easily.
Strong misses with a wild body shot.
Strong throws a low kick but Wyatt moves out of range easily.
Wyatt checks a leg kick.
Wyatt lands a nice shot that snaps Strong's head back.
Strong lands with an overhand left.
Wyatt's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Wyatt duly obliges. #CL2#
Strong rushes Wyatt and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Wyatt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wyatt connects with a nice looking jab.
Strong fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wyatt tries to close the distance and clinch but Strong swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wyatt throws a body kick that misses
and Strong counters with a good low kick that Wyatt was not able to check.
Wyatt tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Strong paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Strong lands a jab to the nose.
Strong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Derp Wyatt is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wyatt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wyatt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Strong was well out of range. Poor timing from Wyatt.
Wyatt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Strong.
Wyatt throws a leg kick but Strong sees it coming and moves out of range.
Strong tries to counter with a clinch but Wyatt shakes him off and moves away.
Wyatt misses with a leg kick.
Wyatt jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Strong pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Wyatt scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wyatt throws a hook to the side of Strong's head but Strong sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wyatt jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Strong wants to counter the offense by Wyatt and move into the clinch position.
Wyatt is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Wyatt scores with a three punch combo!
Wyatt throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wyatt checks a low kick from Strong.
Strong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T3#
Strong misses with a low kick.
Strong uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wyatt.
A big left from Wyatt misses.
Wyatt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Strong dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wyatt. Strong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Strong tries to work over Wyatt's front leg with a kick but Wyatt checks it.
Strong doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Strong checks a low kick from Wyatt.
Strong throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wyatt sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Strong throws a leg kick but Wyatt sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Strong thuds his right hand into Wyatt's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Wyatt throws a low kick but it's checked well by Strong.
Wyatt lands a right hook to the body. #CL2#
Strong forces Wyatt back against the cage and clinches.#T4#
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Strong has Wyatt pressed against the cage.
Strong tries to throw a body punch but Wyatt avoids it by throwing Strong back against the cage.
Wyatt blocks an elbow strike.
Joe Strong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Strong is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Strong landing knees to the head.
Wyatt wants to break free but Strong has control.

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 Derp Wyatt.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Wyatt, 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Derp Wyatt!
Derp Wyatt decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

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