Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: GC 318 Spud vs Bohi
Date: Oct 19, 2019

#R1#
Skog takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Cleary goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Cleary on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Cleary throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Good leg kick by Skog there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Cleary tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A punch lands to the side of Skog 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Cleary drops his hands momentarily and Skog takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Cleary scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Skog doesn't seem bothered though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good leg kick by Cleary there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Cleary thumps Skog with a low kick.
Skog looks to throw the jab but Cleary is out of range.
Cleary throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cleary misses the shot to the body.
Skog ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cleary moves away.
Cleary half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Cleary pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Skog back to the cage. Cleary follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#ROC#
Skog is rocked!
Cleary throws a lazy right hand but Skog sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Skog let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T1#
Skog tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cleary tries to counter with a takedown but Skog is quick to defend against it.#TD2#
Skog 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.
Skog working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Skog works over Cleary with some ground and pound from guard.
Cleary trying to control the position here.
Cleary is trying to keep Skog in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Cleary is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Skog looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Cleary trying to control the position here.
Cleary wants to stand but Skog is controlling the position.
Cleary is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Touch Of Death Combat Academy that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Skog won't allow Cleary to sweep him here.
Skog throwing strikes but missing.
Skog passes Cleary's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Cleary makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Cleary.
Skog trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Cleary is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Skog is controlling him.
Cleary is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Cleary looking for a guillotine here but Skog defends easily.
Cleary tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Skog slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Skog pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Cleary takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nice straight punches there by Skog. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Skog.
Skog throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Skog throws a front kick aimed at Cleary's knee but Cleary avoids it well.
Skog checks a low kick from Cleary.
Cleary staying out of range there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cleary.
Skog ducks under a wild hook from Cleary.
Cleary drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Cleary uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Skog.
Cleary half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Cleary chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Cleary rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Skog moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Skog with the counter takedown but Cleary avoids it easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Skog.
Cleary shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Skog pinned against the cage. Skog gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Patrick Cleary will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Skog with a jab.
Cleary rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Skog moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Skog avoids the body shot from Cleary.
Cleary lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Cleary throws a series of punches but Skog avoids them all with ease.
Cleary throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Skog avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Cleary tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#TD2#
Skog gets a double leg takedown into Cleary's guard.
Skog missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB#
Cleary looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Cleary trying to control the position. #T1#
Skog trying to control the position from guard on top but Cleary is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Skog is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Skog won't allow Cleary to sweep him here.
Cleary controls Skog momentarily but Skog frees himself. #SUB#
Cleary is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Skog has his hands clasped together but Cleary extends and breaks Skog's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Cleary.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Patrick Cleary!
A very excited looking Patrick Cleary 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: GC 313 Starker vs Suckerpunch
Date: Sep 14, 2019

#R1#
Rothschild connects with a body shot.
Skog slips a jab from Rothschild.#KD#
Rothschild lands a big head kick that sends Skog tumbling to the mat! Rothschild takes a step backwards and waves Skog back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Skog is rocked!
Rothschild misses with an uppercut.
Rothschild misses the shot to the body.
Skog lunges at Rothschild with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rothschild's hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A clash of legs there as Rothschild blocks the low kick.
Good exchange - Skog coming out on top.
Skog scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Rothschild scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Skog doesn't seem bothered though.
Rothschild swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big left from Rothschild misses.
Skog connects with an inside leg kick.
Rothschild lands a right hook to the body.
Rothschild throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Skog shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Skog connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T1#
Skog throws a hook but Rothschild blocks it.
Rothschild lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A punch lands to the side of Rothschild 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Skog lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rothschild misses the shot to the body.
Rothschild paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Rothschild looks to land a combination but Skog avoids it well.
An inside leg kick from Skog misses.
Skog misses with an attempted mid kick.
Donk. Rothschild catches Skog right on the button with a cross.
Skog keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Skog takes a swing at Rothschild's ribcage but misses.
Rothschild appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Rothschild fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Skog manages to avoid it.
Rothschild fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Skog manages to avoid it.
Skog takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rothschild avoids the body shot from Skog.
A looping hook to the body misses from Skog. Rothschild does a little dance to reset his feet.
Skog throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rothschild slips a straight right by Skog.
Skog uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rothschild.
Andy Rothschild is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rothschild scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rothschild digs a good body shot into Skog's ribs.
Rothschild misses with a head kick.
Skog moves out of range of the body kick.
Rothschild misses the shot to the body.
Skog swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The fighters circling - Rothschild throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Some bone on bone action there as Rothschild checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Rothschild is looking to wear down Skog with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Skog slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Skog lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T3#
A head kick misses from Rothschild.
Rothschild misses with the combination.
Skog drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Rothschild defends it well.
Skog connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rothschild momentarily.
Rothschild misses with an attempted mid kick.
Rothschild throws a body punch but Skog moves out of range.
Skog takes a swing at Rothschild's ribcage but misses.
Rothschild lands with a shot to the body.
A big left from Rothschild misses.
Rothschild throws a head kick that misses.
Rothschild fails to land with a series of punches.
Rothschild takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Rothschild uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Skog.
Skog scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T4#
Rothschild misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Skog.
Skog lands a glancing blow to the side of Rothschild's head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rothschild misses with a lunging right hand
and Skog counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rothschild takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rothschild misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Skog.
Skog connects with a single shot there.
Skog is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Rothschild had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Skog stuns Rothschild with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rothschild takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Skog with a jab.
Skog scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Skog throws a shot from downtown. Rothschild moves away and avoids it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#TD2#
Skog looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Rothschild!
Rothschild taking a bit of punishment here - Skog scoring with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Dan Skog will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Rothschild tries a low kick but Skog avoids it.
Rothschild misses with an uppercut.
Skog with the counter takedown but Rothschild avoids it easily.
Rothschild throws a body punch but Skog moves out of range.
Skog rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rothschild moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rothschild bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Skog's head.
Skog cracks a nice hook into Rothschild's ribs.
A clash of legs there as Rothschild blocks the low kick.
Rothschild lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Rothschild misses with a wild body shot.
Nice cross by Skog.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rothschild throws a series of punches but Skog avoids them all with ease.
Skog tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Rothschild lands a glancing blow to the side of Skog's head.
Skog fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rothschild looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Skog closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Rothschild to the mat! Rothschild manages to get full guard.
Skog trying to control but Rothschild is working from the bottom. #T1#
Skog looking to sit in guard and control but Rothschild gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Rothschild preventing the sweep.
Skog is trying to control the position but Rothschild postures up.
Skog is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Rothschild wants to pass the guard but Skog is keeping the position.#T2#
Skog is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Skog wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rothschild trying to control the position from guard on top but Skog is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Skog pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Rothschild back to the cage. Skog follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Dan Skog seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rothschild tests Skog's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Rothschild checks a leg kick.
Skog keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick. #T3#
Skog keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rothschild.
Skog changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A big right from Rothschild misses.
Skog connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Rothschild checks a leg kick.
Rothschild scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Skog misses with an uppercut. Rothschild saw that one coming.
Skog fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rothschild on the side of the head.
Rothschild throws a jab but it's blocked by Skog.
Skog thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rothschild fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Skog checks it well.
Skog drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Rothschild defends it well.
Skog misses with a low kick.
Rothschild fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Skog on the side of the head.
Rothschild ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Skog scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Skog tries to land a front kick but Rothschild steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T4#
Skog ducks under a wild hook from Rothschild.
Skog with the counter takedown but Rothschild avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Skog.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab from Rothschild misses.
Skog lands with a shot to the body.
Rothschild is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Skog is still on wobbly legs! Can Rothschild finish him?
Skog ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Skog seems to have recovered his senses.
Rothschild takes a swing at Skog's ribcage but misses.
Rothschild looks for the body kick but Skog saw that one coming.
Rothschild misses with a hook. Skog ducked under it nicely.
Skog let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A right-left combo lands from Skog.
A clash of legs there as Rothschild blocks the low kick.
Rothschild takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rothschild just misses with a punch to the body.
Skog throws a low kick but Rothschild avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Dan Skog will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Rothschild takes a jab right on the kisser.
Skog waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rothschild.
Rothschild looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Skog takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Rothschild misses with a looping left.
Rothschild throws a jab but it's blocked by Skog.
Rothschild misses with a looping right.
Skog with a nice cross.
Skog checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Skog looks to throw the jab but Rothschild is out of range.
Skog lands a nice looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skog connects with an inside leg kick.
Skog scores with a nice right hand.
Rothschild chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Skog lands a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Skog lands with a hook. Rothschild tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T1#
A combination from Rothschild does no damage.
Rothschild swings for the body but Skog moves out of range.
Skog lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Skog jabs at Rothschild's body.
Skog dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rothschild. That did some damage!
Skog punishes Rothschild's body with a nice straight punch.
A swing and a miss from Skog.
Rothschild thows a left - swing and a miss!
Donk. Rothschild catches Skog right on the button with a cross.
Rothschild loads up on a big right hand but Skog slips the punch.
Rothschild throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rothschild with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Skog misses the shot to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Rothschild misses its target.
Skog smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T2#
Skog takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Skog swings for the body but Rothschild moves out of range.
Rothschild misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Skog.
Rothschild chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rothschild takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Skog scores with a shot to the body.
Rothschild throws a body punch but Skog moves out of range.
Rothschild looks to land a left hand but Skog moved out of range nicely.
Skog looks to score with a jab to the body but Rothschild is just out of range.
Rothschild throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rothschild is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Rothschild throws a shot from downtown. Skog moves away and avoids it.
Skog is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Rothschild with a body shot.
Skog throws a hook but Rothschild avoids it easily.
Skog moves out of range of the body kick.
Skog looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T3#
Rothschild fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Skog on the side of the head.
Skog tried to score with a low kick but Rothschild checks it.
Rothschild chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Skog can pounce on him.
Skog misses the jab.
Skog just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromRothschild.
Rothschild misses with a body shot.
Nice shot lands for Rothschild.
Rothschild loads up on a big right hand but Skog slips the punch.
Rothschild walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Rothschild doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Skog punishes Rothschild's body with a nice straight punch.
Skog shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rothschild but Rothschild pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Rothschild throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Skog lands a glancing blow to the side of Rothschild's head.
Dan Skog is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Skog moves out of range of the body kick from Rothschild.
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!
Rothschild avoids a punch combination nicely.
Skog lands a leg kick that knocks Rothschild off balance momentarily.
Skog misses with a low kick as Rothschild jumps back.
Skog connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rothschild. Rothschild circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Andy Rothschild has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Skog scores with a jab to the body.
Skog thuds a left hand into Rothschild's body.
Rothschild misses with an attempted mid kick.
Good leg kick by Skog there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Skog throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rothschild throws a body shot but no joy.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dan Skog comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Skog 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dan Skog!
Andy Rothschild spoke after the fight, saying 'I'm sorry everyone.'.

Event: GC 304
Date: Jul 13, 2019

#R1#
Rothschild throws a looping overhand right but Skog ducks down to avoid it.
Skog tries to land a front kick but Rothschild steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A looping hook to the body misses from Skog. Rothschild does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rothschild cracks Skog with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Skog lands with an overhand left.
Skog goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Skog swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rothschild.
Rothschild throws a hook to the side of Skog's head but Skog sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rothschild walks into a left hand.
Skog goes for a double leg but Rothschild avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rothschild continues to drive forward.
A slapping leg kick lands for Skog.
Skog throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rothschild looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Skog digs a good body shot into Rothschild's ribs.
A jab from Rothschild finds it's way through Skog's defenses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rothschild connects with a good right hand that stumbles Skog. Skog circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rothschild connects with a single shot there.#ROC2#
Skog is rocked!
Rothschild digs a good body shot into Skog's ribs.
Oh Skog is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T1#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Skog.
Skog seems to have got his legs back now.#KD2#
Rothschild cracks Skog with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Skog looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Rothschild finish him?
Skog throws a front kick aimed at Rothschild's knee but Rothschild avoids it well.
Skog stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rothschild.
Rothschild misses with a body shot.
Skog ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Skog scores with a nice head shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rothschild throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rothschild throws a hook to the side of Skog's head but Skog sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rothschild throws a good cross that connects.
Skog scores with a body shot.
Rothschild loads up on a big right hand but Skog slips the punch.
Skog shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Skog moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromRothschild.
Rothschild looks to throw the jab but Skog is out of range.
Rothschild misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
Rothschild fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rothschild misses with a body punch
and Skog counters with a straight right hand.
Rothschild is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Skog.
Skog throws a solid leg kick but Rothschild takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Skog.
Rothschild tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Good exchange - Rothschild coming out on top.
Rothschild throws a body shot but no joy.
Rothschild connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Skog's hands.
Horrible takedown attempt by Skog or perhaps it was just good defense by Rothschild, which made it look bad.
Andy Rothschild is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rothschild takes a swing at Skog's ribcage but misses.
Skog throwing a counter right hand but Rothschild manages to avoid it.
Skog on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Rothschild is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Skog had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Rothschild thows a left - swing and a miss!
Skog swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Skog lands with a hook. Rothschild tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Rothschild. Skog shrugs it off though. #T3#
Rothschild throws a right and a left that Skog avoids nicely.
Good work by Skog as he checks the leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Skog, as that shot connected.
Rothschild slips under a jab.
Rothschild lands with a slapping head kick.
Skog scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Donk. Skog catches Rothschild right on the button with a cross.
Skog takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rothschild fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Rothschild ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Skog looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rothschild misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Skog to counter with a crisp jab.
Skog lands a jab to the head.
Rothschild circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Skog drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Rothschild follows Skog to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andy Rothschild!
After winning the bout, Andy Rothschild thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: GC 293
Date: May 17, 2019

#R1#
Cartwright looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Cartwright tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Skog swivels and escapes.
Cartwright tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Skog defends well and Cartwright ends up having to push Skog into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cian Cartwright. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A jab from Skog does it's job there.
Cartwright on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Skog feints and then cracks Cartwright's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cartwright down.
Skog punishes Cartwright's body with a nice straight punch.
Skog cracks the inside of Cartwright's front leg.
Cian Cartwright seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cartwright moves forwards but Skog connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Cartwright goes for a double leg but Skog avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Skog continues to drive forward.
Skog with the counter takedown but Cartwright avoids it easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cartwright.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cartwright is defended easily by Skog.
Cartwright ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot to the liver by Skog. Beautiful body shot.#T1#
Skog takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Skog cracks Cartwright with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Skog throws a big shot that misses.
Skog misses with a low kick.
Skog throws out a loose jab but Cartwright uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cartwright shoots for a double leg takedown but Skog sprawls well. He's pushed Cartwright's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Skog swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Skog lands a slapping body shot.
Skog jabs Cartwright right on the nose. Cartwright blinks but takes it well.
Skog throws a solid leg kick but Cartwright takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Skog.
Skog with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #TD2#
Skog shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Cartwright is trying to defend but Skog finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Cartwright looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Skog wants to take a breather but Cartwright is having none of it. #T2#
Cartwright keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Skog lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Skog trying to control the pace.
Cartwright trying to control from the bottom. #SUB#
Cartwright looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Skog seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cartwright does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Skog scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Skog throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Cartwright to regain full guard.
Skog slips nicely into half guard.
Skog wants to take a breather but Cartwright is having none of it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Skog looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#ROC2#
Cartwright is rocked!
Skog is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Cartwright is hurt! He's hurt bad - Skog fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Cartwright from any more punishment! Congratulations to Skog! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dan Skog!

Event: GC 285
Date: Mar 29, 2019

#R1#
Skog fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cup appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Cup connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Skog slips under a jab.
Skog connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cup. Skog does a little dance to reset his feet.
A good leg kick by Skog.
A shot to the liver by Skog. Beautiful body shot.
Cup cracks Skog with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Skog throws a good cross that connects.
Cup moves in looking to clinch but Skog pushes him off.
Cup misses with a lunging right hand
and Cup takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cup just misses with a punch to the body.
Skog uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cup.
Skog takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Cup throws a looping overhand right but Skog ducks down to avoid it.
Cup throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD#
so Skog counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Skog trying to control the position from guard on top but Cup is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Skog stops Cup from standing up. #T1#
Skog landing with the ground and pound.
Cup is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Skog controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Cup wants to stand but Skog is controlling the position.
Cup can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Skog controls the pace.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Skog stops Cup from standing up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Skog tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cup throws a poor cross that misses
and Skog counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Skog moves away from the strike by Cup.
An attempted straight right counter from Skog misses the target.
Cup throws a nice looking combination but Skog bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Skog avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Good exchange - Cup coming out on top.
Skog slaps away a takedown attempt from Cup, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Skog throws a good cross that connects.
Red Cup seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cup misses with a wild body shot.
Skog dips to his left and cracks Cup with an uppercut!
A nice inside leg kick there by Skog. That's going to slow Cup down. #T3##CL2#
Cup closes the distance and pushes Skog back into the cage.
Cup wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Skog has him pressed against the cage.
Cup tries to break free but Skog pushes him back against the cage.
Cup blocks an uppercut.
Skog scores with a shot to the side of Cup's head.
Skog scores with a nice hook to the head.
Skog lands a nice uppercut.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Skog.
Skog lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cup backwards. #BC2#
Cup breaks from the clinch.
Cup throws a push kick but Skog slaps the foot to one side.
Skog moves out of range of the strikes.
It looked like Skog was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Cup throws a chopping leg kick but Skog manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Skog misses with a straight right.
Cup looks to land a right hand but Skog moved out of range.
Skog scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A shot to the body from Cup misses
enabling Skog to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cup takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T4#
Cup connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Cup misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cup swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cup throws a combination that misses
letting Skog counter with a right hand.
Cup fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Decent striking displayed by Skog there.
Skog dodges the punch combination from Cup. #TD#
Skog decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Cup pushes Skog off but Skog dives into side control.
Skog in side control lands a decent elbow.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Skog is looking to take a break and control but Cup is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
An elbow from Skog crashes against the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dan Skog dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Skog throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Cup throws a lazy uppercut
and Skog counters with a straight right hand.
Cup misses with the combination.
Skog bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cup's head backwards.
Skog lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#ROC#
Cup is rocked!
Dan Skog is winning the standup battle so far.
A jab from Skog does it's job there.
Cup is still on wobbly legs! Can Skog finish him?#TD#
Cup tries to sprawl but Skog drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Cup scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Skog manages to mount him!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Skog avoids the attempt from Cup to control.
Cup seems to have recovered his senses.
Cup is trying to stand.#T1#
A nice elbow there by Skog.
Skog looking to control but Cup is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Skog raining down shots from the mount!
Skog looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Skog with a couple of short strikes.
Cup wants to get back to his feet.
Cup is squirming around, avoiding Skog's attempts to control the action. #T2#
Skog lands a big shot there that rocks Cup but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Cup is wriggling around trying to escape.
Skog lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Cup hang on?
Cup tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Skog controlling the pace for now.
Cup is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Cup is trying to escape the mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Cup wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Skog tries to control but Cup wriggling away.
Skog fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Skog unloading with bombs!
Skog landing strikes from the mount.
Skog trying to control but Cup is having none of it. #T4#
Cup tries to lock up and control but Skog gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Skog controlling from the full mount.
Cup felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Skog landing shots from mount.
Skog avoids the attempt from Cup to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dan Skog dominated that second round.
That's time! Skog's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Skog steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cup.
Cup takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Cup tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Skog paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Skog changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Cup feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Skogs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Skog tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cup was well out of range. Poor timing from Skog.
Cup throws a body shot but no joy.
Skog lands a lovely overhand right.
Cup takes one on the button.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cup. Skog does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cup throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Skog tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cup was well out of range. Poor timing from Skog.
Red Cup is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Skog moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #CL2#
Cup closes the distance and pushes Skog back into the cage.
Cup is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Skog lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right from Skog on the inside.
Skog misses with a hook from the clinch.
Skog is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cup can do to turn this around?
Cup working hard to break the clinch.#T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Skog.
A frustrated look appears on Cup's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Cup is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Cup jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Skog walks away with a smile on his face. Cup gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Skog's jab looks to have found its range, popping Cup under the eye.
Cup ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Skog keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cup.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Skog.
A jab from Cup does it's job there.
Skog slips a jab and a cross from Cup.
Cup throws a poor cross that misses
and Skog cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Skog keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Skog lands with a good body shot.
Cup pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Skog back to the cage. Cup follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Cup takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#KD#
Skog cracks Cup with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Cup looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Skog finish him?
Skog keeps Cup at a distance using the push kick. #T2#
Skog showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cup.
Skog tries to counter with a takedown but Cup is quick to defend against it.
Skog scores with a nice right hand. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Skog.
Cup is looking for a sweep.
Skog is looking to take a break and control but Cup is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cup looks to move to half guard but instead Skog has passed into mount! Damn!
Skog with a couple of short strikes.#T3#
Cup is desperately trying to improve his position but Skog has a good base and remains in mount.
Skog trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Cup is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Skog trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dan Skog overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cup in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Skog cracks Cup with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dan Skog!
Red Cup spoke after the fight, saying 'That wasn't fun.'.

Event: GC 276
Date: Feb 09, 2019

#R1#
Skog swats away the attempt to clinch by Wilkinson.
Wilkinson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Wilkinson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wilkinson wants to clinch but Skog slips to the side#TD#
and Skog counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Skog looking to pass the guard.
Skog wants to control from the top but Wilkinson keeps moving.
Skog throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Wilkinson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Skog pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wilkinson is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Skog throws a big elbow that misses.
Skog trying to control the position from guard on top but Wilkinson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wilkinson keeping full guard, as Skog tries to pass.
Wilkinson has Skog pulled in close to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Skog tries to keep at a distance but Wilkinson has taken the fight into the clinch.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Skog blocks an uppercut. #TD#
Skog pulls guard.
Skog wants to control but Wilkinson passes easily into half guard.
Wilkinson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Skog looking for submissions off his back.
Skog wants to get back to full guard but Wilkinson has passed into side control.
Skog is trying to improve his position.#T3#
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Skog wants to control but Wilkinson postures up.#SU2#
Wilkinson stands up and beckons Skog to his feet.
Wilkinson avoids the body shot from Skog.
Wilkinson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Skog swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Timothy Wilkinson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wilkinson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Skog finds it's way round the side to connect with Wilkinson's head.
Skog throws a jab but it's blocked by Wilkinson.
Wilkinson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T4#
Wilkinson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Skog manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Skog fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wilkinson manages to avoid it.
Wilkinson motions for Skog to come forward. Wilkinson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Skog was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Wilkinson tries to close the distance and clinch but Skog swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wilkinson is looking to clinch but Skog is avoiding it. #CL2#
Skog tries to keep at a distance but Wilkinson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Skog misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wilkinson misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Wilkinson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wilkinson throws a body punch but Skog moves out of range.
Wilkinson misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Skog uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wilkinson.
Skog scores with a nice strike.
Wilkinson misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Skog to counter with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Skog.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dan Skog dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Skog avoids a kick to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wilkinson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Skog throws a leg kick but Wilkinson moved away.
Skog tries to work over Wilkinson's front leg with a kick but Wilkinson checks it.
Wilkinson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Skog.
Skog displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wilkinson throws out the jab. #CL2#
Wilkinson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Skog, pushing him back against the cage.
Skog is trying to break the clinch but Wilkinson is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skog tries a body shot but Wilkinson blocks it.
Wilkinson misses with an elbow strike.
Wilkinson throws a punch but it's blocked by Skog.
Skog tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wilkinson's elbow.
Wilkinson blocking some punches.
Skog misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Wilkinson lands a knee to the head.
Skog blocks a body shot from Wilkinson.
Skog stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Wilkinson is pressed up against the cage. Skog has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Wilkinson down to the mat. Wilkinson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
A jab from Skog does it's job there.#CL2#
Wilkinson moves into range and clinches up with Skog.
A short uppercut from Wilkinson.
Skog tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wilkinson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Skog backwards.
A short right from Wilkinson on the inside. #BC2#
Wilkinson breaks the clinch.
A cross from Wilkinson lands.
Skog throws an overhand right that lands on Wilkinson's shoulder, as Wilkinson tries to avoid the shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wilkinson looks to score with a jab to the body but Skog is just out of range.
Skog's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Wilkinson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Skog scrambles back to his feet.
Wilkinson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Timothy Wilkinson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Wilkinson throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice takedown defense from Wilkinson. No joy for Skog on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Skog. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wilkinson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Skog lands with a good body shot.
Wilkinson takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Skog swings for the body but Wilkinson moves out of range.
Wilkinson blocks a head kick by Skog.
Wilkinson takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Skog works Wilkinson's body with a nice hook.
Wilkinson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wilkinson throws an overhand right that lands on Skog's shoulder, as Skog tries to avoid the shot.
Nice cross by Skog.#CL2#
Wilkinson rushes Skog and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Wilkinson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Skog is defending well for now.
Wilkinson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T3#
Wilkinson lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Skog pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Skog stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Wilkinson.
Skog is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CL2#
Wilkinson moves into the clinch successfully.
Wilkinson misses with the head strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Skog creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wilkinson trying to stall but Skog improves his position.
Skog misses with a hook from the clinch.
Timothy Wilkinson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Wilkinson misses with the head strike.
Wilkinson blocks a body shot from Skog. #TD#
Skog gets control of Wilkinson's arms and successfully pulls guard. Skog will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Skog wants to sweep here but Wilkinson controlling him for the moment. #T4#
Skog is working hard here to advance position.
Skog trying to control the position here.
Wilkinson tries to stand but Skog is controlling from the bottom.
Skog trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Timothy Wilkinson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Skog's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Skog looks to score with a jab to the body but Wilkinson is just out of range.
Wilkinson lands a slapping body shot.
Skog misses with a looping right.
Wilkinson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Skog throws out the jab.
Skog scores with a hook to the body. Wilkinson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Skog looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Skog circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wilkinson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Dan Skog is winning the standup battle so far.
Wilkinson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Wilkinson moves out of range as Skog strikes.
Skog dips to his left and cracks Wilkinson with an uppercut!
Skog looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
An inside leg kick from Skog misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wilkinson wants to clinch up but Skog keeps it at a distance.
Skog was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A clash of legs there as Skog blocks the low kick.
Skog connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T1#
Wilkinson lands a glancing blow to the side of Skog's head.
Wilkinson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Skog gets tackled into the cage by Wilkinson. Wilkinson maintains the clinch.
Wilkinson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wilkinson misses with a body punch.
Skog is looking to control Wilkinson's arms but Wilkinson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Skog has his back to the cage.
Skog lands a right hand. #TD2#
Wilkinson ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Wilkinson no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Skog trying to control but Wilkinson is working from the bottom.
Dan Skog overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Skog not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T2#
Skog lands a couple of digs.
Skog is looking to advance position but Wilkinson has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Skog wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Skog tries to roll but Wilkinson sticks to his back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wilkinson is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
I really don't envy Skog right now. #T3#
Skog is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Wilkinson.
Wilkinson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Will Wilkinson go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Skog can't escape the position. #T4#
Wilkinson has good solid back control here.
Wilkinson controlling well, preventing Skog from escaping the position.
Wilkinson controls the position.
Skog trying to control the hands but Wilkinson won't let him.

And that's the end of the fight!
Timothy Wilkinson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Wilkinson 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: GC 270
Date: Jan 12, 2019

#R1#
Skog connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cartwright. Cartwright circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Skog scores with a hook.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Cartwright has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Nice takedown defense from Skog. No joy for Cartwright on that attempt.
Cartwright shoots for a double leg takedown but Skog sprawls well. He's pushed Cartwright's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nice takedown defense from Skog. No joy for Cartwright on that attempt.
Dan Skog has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cian Cartwright.
Cartwright moves out of range of the strikes.
Cartwright is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Cartwright shoots in for a takedown but Skog shows good takedown defense.
Cian Cartwright seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cartwright shoots in looking for a takedown. Skog tries to sprawl out of it but Cartwright keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Skog manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Cartwright shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Skog defends it nicely.
Cartwright shoots for a double leg takedown but Skog sprawls well. He's pushed Cartwright's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A leg kick checked by Cartwright.
Cartwright misses with a takedown
enabling Skog to counter with a crisp jab.
Cartwright is trying hard to land a takedown here. Skog sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Cartwright shoots in and drives through. Skog sprawls well.
Cartwright looks winded!
Cartwright doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Skog counters with a thumping low kick. #T1#
A shot to the liver by Skog. Beautiful body shot.
Skog changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Skog scores with a jab to the body.
Skog lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A slapping body kick lands there for Skog.
Skog scores with a leg kick.
Cartwright shoots in but Skog avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Skog scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jab from Skog.#CUT#
It looks like Cian Cartwright has been cut.#TD#
Skog shoots in for a takedown. Oh, that's a huge slam! Cartwright is on queer street and Skog is pounding down on him with a barage of strikes. The ref is forced to step in and stop the fight. Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). Dan Skog!

Event: GC 265
Date: Dec 15, 2018

#R1#
Snitch uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Skog.
Snitch closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Skog needs to keep his hands up - Snitch had a free shot at his head there.
Skog tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Snitch was well out of range. Poor timing from Skog.
A slow jab from Skog misses its intended target. #TD2#
Snitch gets a double leg takedown into Skog's guard.
Skog seems keen to control Snitch's posture.
Skog tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Snitch slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Skog holds on and takes a little breather. #T1#
Skog is looking to sweep but instead, Snitch has passed into half guard.
Skog is not content to let Snitch control the position.
Snitch prevents Skog from improving his position.
Snitch trying to mount his opponent but Skog defends it.
Skog has a hand on Snitch's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Snitch takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Skog really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #T2#
Snitch sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
It looks like Snitch might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Skog tries to lock up and control but Snitch gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T3#
Snitch controlling the pace for now.
Skog is working to get back to half guard.
Skog is working hard here to advance position.
Skog is squirming around, avoiding Snitch's attempts to control the action.
Skog is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Snitch working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Snitch pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.#T4#
Skog tries to lock up and control but Snitch gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Skog is wriggling around trying to escape.
Snitch controlling from the full mount.
Snitch trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Skog tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Skog bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jon Snitch dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Skog has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Skog there as he acknowledges the shot.
Skog fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Snitch darts in looking for a takedown but Skog gets double underhooks and turns Snitch into the cage.
Skog changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Snitch's jab looks to have found its range, popping Skog under the eye.
Snitch misses with a takedown attempt
and Skog counters with a nice uppercut.
Skog ducks under a wild hook from Snitch.
Skog ducks under a wild hook from Snitch.
Snitch slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Snitch misses with an uppercut
and Skog connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Skog takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Skog tried to score with a low kick but Snitch checks it.
Snitch tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Skog moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Snitch scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Snitch walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Skog misses with a straight left. #T1#
Snitch takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Skog lands a nice shot that snaps Snitch's head back.
Skog slips under a jab from Snitch.
Skog takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Skog throws a jab but it's blocked by Snitch.
Skog misses with an uppercut.
Snitch waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Skog.
Skog misses with a straight right.
Skog throws a jab but it's blocked by Snitch.
Donk. Snitch catches Skog right on the button with a cross.
Skog displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Snitch throws out the jab.
Skog changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Snitch throws a jab but it's blocked by Skog.
Snitch 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.
Skog feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Snitch's calf.
Snitch throws out a powerful jab.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Skog keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Dan Skog has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Snitch.
Skog throws a hook but Snitch blocks it.
Snitch on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Skog slips under a jab.
Skog tries to counter with a takedown but Snitch is quick to defend against it.#TD2#
Snitch scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Snitch controls the position.
Skog is trying to improve his position.
What's Skog going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Skog is trying to control Snitch's posture but Snitch avoids it. #T3#
Snitch controls the position.
Skog gets back to half guard.
Snitch takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Skog is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Skog has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Snitch is working away from the top position though.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Snitch in particular looking to stall.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Snitch passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Skog!
Skog sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Skog is trying is best to control the position here.
Skog wants to get back to full guard.
Snitch seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Skog does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Skog works his way to full guard. Good work.
Snitch controls from within his opponent's guard.
Snitch trying to control but Skog is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jon Snitch will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Skog's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Skog lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Snitch circles away quickly and effectively.
Skog misses the shot to the body.
Snitch swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Skog throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The fighters circling - Skog throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Snitch shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Skog counters with a thumping low kick.
Skog tries for a takedown but Snitch sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Snitch blocks the body kick.
Snitch uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Skog has time to react.
Snitch slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice sprawl there from Skog as Snitch shoots in.
Snitch dives in and grabs Skog's left leg, looking for a takedown. Skog pushes down on Snitch's head and hops out.
An attempted straight right counter from Skog misses the target.
Dan Skog has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Snitch.
Skog shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Snitch as he avoids it easily.
Snitch is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Skog.
Skog drops down looking for a counter takedown but Snitch sprawls and moves away.
Snitch misses with a wild body shot.
Skog drops down looking for a counter takedown but Snitch sprawls and moves away.#T1#
Jab from Snitch.#TD2#
Snitch dives in and scores a takedown into Skog's guard.
Snitch stays in close to Skog's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Skog looking for a guillotine here but Snitch defends easily.
Snitch trying to control but Skog is working from the bottom.
Skog managing to control the position.
Skog keeping full guard, as Snitch tries to pass.
Dan Skog has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jon Snitch is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Snitch stopping the sweep attempt from Skog.
Jon Snitch has got the better of the ground game so far.
Skog wants to hit a switch here but Snitch passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Skog there!
Snitch can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Skog is looking to escape. #T3#
Snitch controlling his opponent.
Skog keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Skog is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Snitch controlling his opponent. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Skog sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Snitch with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Skog tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jon Snitch comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Snitch 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: GC 255
Date: Oct 31, 2018

#R1#
Hopkins feints and then cracks Skog's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Skog down.
Hopkins tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hopkins throws a leg kick that is checked
and Skog counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Skog takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Skog on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hopkins. Hopkins obviously looking to wear him down.
The fighters circle momentarily. Skog darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Skog wants to slow Hopkins down by chopping away at his legs.
A punch combination from Skog misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hopkins.
Skog throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hopkins.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hopkins. That's going to slow Skog down.
Hopkins steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Skog.
Skog defending well as Hopkins loads up on a big left hand.
An inside leg kick from Hopkins misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Skog tries to land a front kick but Hopkins steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hopkins ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A good leg kick by Skog. #T1#
Hopkins connects with a leg kick. Skog looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Skog with a nice cross.
Skog misses with a hook
and Hopkins counters with a straight right hand.
Good leg kick by Skog there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hopkins ducks under a wild hook from Skog.
Hopkins walks into a left hand.
Skog dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hopkins throws a low kick but it's checked well by Skog.
Hopkins misses with a kick to the body.
Hopkins changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Skog tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Skog connects with a high kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Skog throws a leg kick that misses.
The fighters circling - Skog throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hopkins misses with a leg kick.
Hopkins keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Skog.
Jimmy Hopkins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2##CL2#
Hopkins drives through and clinches with Skog against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hopkins.
Skog is trying to pull guard but Hopkins turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Skog misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hopkins doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hopkins scores with a hook to the body.
Hopkins lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hopkins goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Skog fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hopkins scores with a shot to the side of Skog's head.
Skog misses with some punches.
Hopkins misses with some punches.
Skog blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Skog lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Skog has Hopkins pressed against the cage.
Skog can't find room to land a body shot as Hopkins controls the action. #T3#
Hopkins misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Skog.
Hopkins misses with a hook to the ribs.
Skog misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hopkins gets underhooks to prevent Skog's takedown attempt.
Hopkins is trying to stall.
Hopkins is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Skog. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
Skog's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice uppercut there from Hopkins.
Hopkins blocks a jab.
A little jabbing left from Hopkins on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Skog throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Skog looks to land a body kick but Hopkins moved away.
Hopkins looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Skog scores with a hook to the body. Hopkins takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hopkins ducks under a wild hook from Skog.#T4#
Skog slips under a jab.
Hopkins scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hopkins throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hopkins throws a body punch but Skog moves out of range.
Skog attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#TD#
Skog shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hopkins manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Skog trying to control the position from guard on top but Hopkins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Skog throws an elbow that misses. Hopkins uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Skog's guard. Nice move by Hopkins!#REVB#
Skog pulls Hopkins in close to prevent any damage.
Hopkins must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hopkins preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jimmy Hopkins will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Skog throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Skog scores with a jab to the body.
Skog connects with an inside leg kick.
Nice body kick there by Skog.#TD#
Skog scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Skog works to advance to full mount. Hopkins defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Hopkins tries to hold on but Skog postures up.
Skog looking to finish with strikes here!
Hopkins is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hopkins avoids a series of strikes thrown by Skog. #T1#
Hopkins tries to hold on but Skog postures up.
Hopkins is squirming around, avoiding Skog's attempts to control the action.
Skog has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Skog is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Hopkins can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Dan Skog overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Skog is landing with some decent strikes but Hopkins is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Hopkins can't escape the position.
Skog scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Skog pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Hopkins tries to hold on but Skog pushes him away. #T2#
Skog looking to control but Hopkins is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hopkins is trying desperately to improve position.
Skog throws some wild stikes that Hopkins manages to avoid easily.
Hopkins really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Skog working Hopkins over with strikes here.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Skog scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Skog scoring with strikes but Hopkins is staying in there. #T3#
Skog can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hopkins is looking to escape.
Skog scoring with strikes but Hopkins is staying in there.
Hopkins tries to reverse the position but Skog maintains control.
Skog sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Skog lands a heavy elbow. #T4#
Hopkins is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Skog lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Hopkins tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Skog landing strikes from the mount.
Skog is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hopkins can do to turn this around?
Hopkins is desperately trying to improve his position but Skog has a good base and remains in mount.
Skog wants to control the pace but Hopkins is squirming around nicely.
Hopkins keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dan Skog dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Skog scores with a shot to the body.
Skog fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hopkins has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Skog misses the shot to the body.
Skog pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Skog has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hopkins.
Hopkins throws a big shot that misses.
An inside leg kick from Hopkins misses.
Skog throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Hopkins counters with a good low kick that Skog was not able to check.
A jab lands there for Hopkins.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopkins tries to land a leg kick but Skog saw it coming and moves away.
Skog changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Hopkins pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hopkins takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice defenses there by Skog.
Skog appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hopkins. That's going to slow Skog down. #T1#
Hopkins wants to land a leg kick but Skog is out of range.
Hopkins connects with a crisp jab.
Skog throws a hook but Hopkins blocks it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hopkins.
Hopkins misses with a looping right.
Skog throws a head kick that misses.
Hopkins throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD#
and Skog counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Skog works his way into full mount!
Hopkins is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Skog throwing shots from mount but they're not landing. #T2#
Hopkins wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Skog.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hopkins tries to lock up and control but Skog gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Skog takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Skog trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hopkins is looking to get to half guard.#T3#
Skog landing strikes, looking to finish!
Skog scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Hopkins bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Skog manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hopkins manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Skog throwing strikes but missing.
Skog is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T4#
Skog lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Skog looking to sit in guard and control but Hopkins gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Hopkins trying to control but Skog is working from the bottom.
Skog pulls Hopkins in close to prevent any damage.
Skog is looking to sweep but instead, Hopkins has passed into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Skog makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Skog.
Hopkins trying to control the position from guard on top but Skog is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

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 Dan Skog.
I think Skog 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 Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Dan Skog!

Event: GC 247
Date: Oct 03, 2018

#R1#
Hemmo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A bone on bone clash there as Hemmo blocks the leg kick. #TD#
Skog darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Skog misses with a head shot. Hemmo uses the momentum to regain guard.
Skog passes easily into side control. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skog throwing strikes but Hemmo manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Skog wants to control but Hemmo postures up.#T1#
Skog tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Skog manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Skog makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Skog.
Skog is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Skog takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Skog seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T2#
Hemmo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Skog missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Skog wants to control but Hemmo is keeping him busy.
Skog looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Skog is trying to control the action in half guard but Hemmo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Skog moves into full mount! Hemmo won't be happy about that! #T3#
Skog wants to control the pace but Hemmo is squirming around nicely.
Skog looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Skog lands a nice shot to the head.
Skog with good strikes from the mount here!#CUT#
It looks like Paha Hemmo has been cut.
Hemmo regains half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Skog tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hemmo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T4#
Skog thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hemmo's head.
Skog scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Hemmo is refusing to be controlled, as Skog sits in half guard.
Hemmo is pressing down on Skog's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Skog works over Hemmo with some ground and pound from guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Skog postures up in Hemmo's guard and throws a big left but Hemmo blocks it.
Skog trying to control but Hemmo is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dan Skog dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Paha Hemmo's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Skog misses with a body kick.
Hemmo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hemmo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #TD2#
Hemmo looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Skog is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Skog wants to control but Hemmo passes easily into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Skog manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hemmo postures up.
Skog looking for a sweep. Not yet Skog, not yet. #T1#
Skog is trying to control the position but Hemmo postures up.
Hemmo scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hemmo stopping the sweep attempt from Skog.
Hemmo throws a big elbow that misses.
Skog has control of Hemmo's left arm, preventing Hemmo from doing any damage.
Hemmo postures up.
Skog looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Hemmo puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Skog wants to get back to full guard but Hemmo has mounted him!
Skog tries to hold on but Hemmo postures up.#T2#
Hemmo putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Hemmo landing strikes from the mount and Skog is in trouble!
Skog manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Skog has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hemmo is working away from the top position though.
Skog is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Skog manages to get to full guard.
Hemmo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T3#
Skog manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hemmo manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Hemmo is striking but Skog is not phased and passes to half guard.
Skog is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Skog lands a nice short elbow.
Skog is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hemmo can do to turn this around?#T4#
Skog is looking to stall here but Hemmo recovers full guard.
Skog is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hemmo keeping moving, preventing Skog from controlling successfully.
Hemmo can't keep his opponent in guard - Skog advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Skog takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Paha Hemmo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Paha Hemmo's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Skog missing with a left hand there. Hemmo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hemmo misses with a takedown
and Skog cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hemmo's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Skog connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hemmo scrambles back to his feet.
Skog connects with a body shot that sends Hemmo's belly button to the back.#CL2#
Hemmo gets a clinch. #TD2#
Hemmo gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Skog wants to sweep here but Hemmo controlling him for the moment.
Skog will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position. #T1#
Skog is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Hemmo postures up.
Skog looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Skog is striking off his back. Hemmo thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Skog is looking to improve his position.
Hemmo looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Skog makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Skog.#T2#
Skog is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Skog prevents Hemmo from improving his position.
Hemmo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Skog.
Skog with the ground and pound but Hemmo uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Skog postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hemmo has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Skog has passed into side control. #T3#
Skog throws a strike aimed at the side of Hemmo's head but Hemmo avoids it well.
Hemmo is looking to get back to his feet here but Skog is keeping cool and he's managed to take Hemmo's back.
Skog keeps control of the position as Hemmo tries to break free.
Skog has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Hemmo. #T4#
Skog trying to control momentarily.
Skog is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Skog gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Skog gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Skog apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Skog throws a quick inside leg kick.
Dan Skog seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Skog misses with a hook. Hemmo ducked under it nicely.
Hemmo avoids the body shot from Skog.
Hemmo with the counter takedown but Skog avoids it easily.
Hemmo throws a hook but Skog blocks it.
Skog scores with a body shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hemmo misses with a straight left.
Skog throws a looping overhand right but Hemmo ducks down to avoid it.
Skog throws a head kick that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dan Skog showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Skog 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dan Skog!

Event: GC 241
Date: Sep 12, 2018

#R1#
Skog misses with a body shot
and Poggle counters with an outside leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Poggle.
Donk. Poggle catches Skog right on the button with a cross.
Poggle pivots, looking for a leg kick but Skog is out of range and Poggle settles back down.
Skog appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Skog throws a front kick aimed at Poggle's knee but Poggle avoids it well.
Poggle scores with a kick to the midsection.
Poggle bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Skog throws a body shot but no joy.
Poggle scores with a push kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Poggle.
Poggle moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Poggle throws a nice outside leg kick.
Poggle feints and then cracks Skog's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Skog down.
A solid leg kick lands there for Poggle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Skog stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Skog chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T1#
Poggle lets loose with a powerful body kick. Skog will feel that in the morning.
Skog throws an off balance right hand
and Poggle counters with an inside leg kick.
Skog misses with a hook
and Skog takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Poggle looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Poggle takes a swing at Skog's ribcage but misses.
Poggle wants to land a leg kick but Skog is out of range.
Poggle uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Skog.
Skog takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A big right from Skog misses.
Poggle tries to work over Skog's front leg with a kick but Skog checks it.
Poggle avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Skog throws a chopping leg kick but Poggle manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Skog moves out of range as Poggle throws a body kick.
Skog drops down looking for a counter takedown but Poggle sprawls and moves away.
Poggle attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Skog bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T2#
Poggle attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Poggle dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Skog. That did some damage!
Skog throws a sloppy head kick
and Poggle counters with a nice kick to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Skog throws a hook but Poggle avoids it easily.
Good leg kick by Poggle there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Poggle throws a quick inside leg kick.
Timothy Poggle is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Skog slips under a jab.
Poggle throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Skog counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Skog.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Skog stopping the sweep attempt from Poggle.
Poggle controlling Skog's posture.
Poggle bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Skog's guard. #REVB##T3#
Skog controlling Poggle's posture.
Poggle won't allow Skog to sweep him here.
Skog trying to strike off his back.
Skog working a defensive guard but Poggle passes into half guard.
Poggle performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Poggle has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T4#
Skog is looking to get to half guard.
Poggle avoids the attempt from Skog to control.
Poggle lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Poggle has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at mickeyharts the greatest . Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Poggle has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Skog's face.
Poggle tries to control but Skog wriggling away.
Skog is looking to get to half guard.
Poggle landing strikes from the mount.#ROC2#
Skog is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Timothy Poggle dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Skog lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Poggle thumps Skog with a low kick.
Skog loads up on a big right hand but Poggle slips the punch.
Poggle looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Skog fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Poggle lands a leg kick that knocks Skog off balance momentarily.
Poggle throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Poggle walks into a jab.
Poggle chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Poggle throws a half hearted mid kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice uppercut lands for Skog. That snapped Poggle's head back.
Poggle throws a push kick but Skog slaps the foot to one side.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Poggle.
Skog avoids a kick 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!
Poggle scores with a jab. Skog acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T1#
Poggle tries to land a front kick but Skog steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Skog will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Poggle tries a head kick but it misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Skog misses the target.
A slapping leg kick lands for Poggle.
Donk. Skog catches Poggle right on the button with a cross.
Skog uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Poggle.
Skog tries to counter with a takedown but Poggle is quick to defend against it.
Skog takes a kick to the side of the head.
A big right from Skog misses.
Poggle misses with the body kick#TD#
and Skog counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Poggle is looking for a sweep. Skog is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Skog takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Skog is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T2#
Poggle trying to control but Skog postures up.
Well, if Skog is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Skog lands with a punch from half guard.
Poggle moves into full guard.
Skog with a nice head shot there.
Poggle wants to control but Skog passes easily into half guard.
Dan Skog overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Skog wants to lay and pray for a moment but Poggle keeps working.
Poggle tries to roll over but Skog keeps him under control.
Poggle is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Poggle gets full guard.
Poggle trying to keep a closed guard but Skog is proving a slippery customer.
Skog trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Poggle wants to sweep here but Skog controlling him for the moment. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Skog stands up over Poggle, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Skog working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Poggle throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Poggle working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Skog.
Poggle wants to sweep but no luck.
Poggle not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The fight stays on the outside here - Poggle looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Skog fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Skog is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Skog throws an off balance right hand
and Poggle counters with a nice kick to the body.
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 Dan Skog will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Poggle takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Skog swats away the attempt to clinch by Poggle.
Skog appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Skog thows a leg kick but Poggle checks it
and Poggle counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Skog misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Poggle.
Skog misses the shot to the body.
Poggle checks a leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Skog, right into the meat.
Poggle keeps Skog at a distance using the push kick.
Skog keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skog takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Skog darts in looking for a takedown but Poggle gets double underhooks and turns Skog into the cage.
Poggle misses with a head kick.
Skog half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Skog throws a hook but Poggle avoids it easily.
An inside leg kick from Skog misses. #T1#
Poggle sizes up Skog with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Skog attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Poggle feints a counter leg kick.#TD#
Skog looking to score a takedown here. Poggle is defending well but Skog drives through and ends up in Poggle's guard.
Poggle wants to sweep here but Skog controlling him for the moment.
Skog throwing strikes from guard but Poggle blocks nicely.
Skog trying to control but Poggle is working from the bottom.
Skog working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Poggle looking to hit a scissor sweep but Skog is one step ahead there. #T2#
Poggle looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Skog puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Poggle is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Skog is looking to take a break and control but Poggle is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Poggle works his way to full guard. Good work.
Poggle lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Skog tries to strike from the bottom. #T3#
Skog wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Poggle is now in half guard.
Poggle content to control rather than advance.
Skog is looking to improve his position.
Poggle is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Skog wants to improve his position but Poggle is controlling well. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Skog moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Skog is controlling Poggle's posture.
Skog has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Poggle not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Skog tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Poggle being controlled here momentarily.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Poggle has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Poggle cracks Skog with a solid left hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Timothy Poggle.
I think Poggle 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Timothy Poggle!

Event: GC 235
Date: Aug 22, 2018

#R1#
Poggle throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Poggle is looking to chop away at Skog's legs.
Poggle lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Poggle fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Skog throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Skog throws a nice outside leg kick.
Poggle keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Poggle flicks out a counter leg kick but Skog steps away.
Skog takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Skog punishes Poggle's body with a nice straight punch.
Poggle's coach down at mickeyharts the greatest was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Poggle's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Poggle misses with a hook
and Poggle takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Skog misses with a low kick.
A little jabbing left from Poggle on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Skog ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Skog on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Poggle throws a jab but it's blocked by Skog.
Skog is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Poggle.
Skog throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Poggle counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Skog is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Poggle.
Skog 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.
Poggle looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A decent looking cross lands there for Skog.
Poggle misses with a kick to the body.
Skog swings for the body but Poggle moves out of range.
Poggle looks for the body kick but Skog saw that one coming.
Skog lands a really nice looking cross but Poggle seems unphased.
Poggle slips a straight right by Skog.
Poggle throws a leg kick #TD#
and Skog decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Poggle's guard.
Skog stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Poggle swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Skog being controlled here momentarily. #T2#
Poggle looking for a sweep. Not yet Poggle, not yet.
Skog pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Poggle is keeping the position for now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Poggle is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Poggle manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Skog manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Skog being controlled here, momentarily.
Poggle throwing strikes from guard but Skog blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Skog looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Skog has his hands on Poggle's head, controlling the position.
Poggle postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Skog avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Skog working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Poggle.
Skog pulls Poggle in close to prevent any damage.
Poggle stopping the sweep attempt from Skog.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Skog is working hard here to advance position.
Poggle takes a decent strike to the side of the head.
Skog trying to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Poggle cracks Skog with an open hand slap.
Skog misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Poggle counters with a nice body kick.
Skog avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Poggle thumps Skog with a low kick.
Skog tests Poggle's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Skog throws a leg kick but Poggle sees it coming and moves out of range.
Poggle throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Poggle throws a push kick but Skog slaps the foot to one side.
Poggle throws a poor cross that misses
and Skog counters with a stiff right hand.
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 Dan Skog will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Poggle thumps Skog with a low kick.
Skog missing with a left hand there. Poggle was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Poggle moves away from the strike by Skog.
Skog tries to score with a low kick but Poggle moves his leg out of the way.
Skog drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Poggle tries to score with a low kick but Skog moves his leg out of the way.#TD#
Skog fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Poggle to the ground. Skog is now in Poggle's guard.
Skog wants to pass the guard but Poggle is keeping the position.
Poggle tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poggle striking off his back, scoring a few points.
Poggle has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Skog has passed into side control. #T1#
Skog working the ground and pound but Poggle is defending the strikes.
Poggle is looking to regain half guard here but Skog keeps moving and retains side control.
Dan Skog overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Poggle regains half guard.
Poggle landing rabbit punches to the side of Skog's head. Not doing much damage but still scoring a few points.
Poggle is trying to get back to full guard.
Skog takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Skog wants to pass the guard but Poggle is defending well. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Poggle keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Poggle taking some punishment here, with Skog in his half guard.
Skog wants to take a breather but Poggle is having none of it.
Poggle wants to get back to full guard.
Poggle trying to control here.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Skog wants to take a breather but Poggle is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Skog will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Poggle.
Skog is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Poggle can do to turn this around?
Poggle misses with an attempted mid kick.
Poggle throws a body punch but Skog moves out of range.
Poggle takes one to the chin there.
Poggle is looking to slow Skog down with leg kicks.
Poggle on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Skog motions for Poggle to come forward. Skog throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Poggle is looking to land body kicks.
Poggle scores with a push kick.
The fighters circling - Skog throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Skog listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Poggle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Skog. #T4#
A lazy left from Poggle finds it's target.
Crunch! Poggle slams his shin into Skog's torso.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Skog works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Skog tests Poggle's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Skog keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Poggle throws a body kick that misses. #TD#
Poggle gets caught napping as Skog dives in and scores a takedown. Poggle manages to retain guard.
Skog passes Poggle's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Skog prevents Poggle from improving his position.
Ground and pound from Skog.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dan Skog dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Skog scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Poggle wants to clinch but Skog slips to the side
letting Skog counter with a right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Skog misses the target.
Skog lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Skog looks to score with a jab to the body but Poggle is just out of range.
Skog throws a right and a left that Poggle avoids nicely.
Poggle thows a leg kick but Skog checks it
and Skog counters with an outside leg kick.
Skog scores with a decent looking hook.
Poggle scores with a head kick. Skog tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Skog takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Skog thumps Poggle with a low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A swing and a miss from Skog.
Skog swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Poggle throws out a counter right but Skog avoids it with no problem.
Skog ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Poggle moves away.
Poggle flicks out a counter leg kick but Skog steps away.
Poggle turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T1#
Poggle looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Poggle throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Skog fires out a quick counter leg kick but Poggle just manages to avoid it.
Skog avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Poggle with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #CL2#
Poggle has Skog up against the cage in a clinch.
Skog looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Poggle fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Poggle scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Poggle can't find room to land a body shot as Skog controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Poggle fails to land.
Skog lands a nice shot to the body. #BC#
Skog escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fight stays on the outside here - Poggle looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Timothy Poggle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Timothy Poggle is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Skog tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Poggle clobbers Skog with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Poggle staying out of range there.
Poggle feints a counter leg kick.
Skog takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Skog connects with the punch.
Skog is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Skog swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Poggle feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Skog's calf.
Dan Skog is winning the standup battle so far.
Skog dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Skog throws a leg kick that is checked
and Poggle finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
A jab from Skog misses.
Skog uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Poggle.
Skog attempts a counter takedown but Poggle avoids it well and moves away.
Poggle misses with an attempted mid kick.
Poggle misses with a right hand #TD#
and Skog counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #T3#
Skog landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Skog working Poggle over with strikes.
Skog scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Skog controlling the action here.
Poggle gets back to full guard.
Poggle looking to hit a scissor sweep but Skog is one step ahead there.
Skog trying to control the position from guard on top but Poggle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dan Skog is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Poggle throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Poggle seems keen to control Skog's posture.
Skog is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Skog got a little sloppy there for a moment and Poggle has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Skog has managed to get both his arms back between Poggle's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Poggle is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dan Skog showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Skog, 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dan Skog!

Event: GC 228
Date: Aug 01, 2018

#R1#
Skog's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Wilkinson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Skog scrambles back to his feet.
Skog wants to land a leg kick but Wilkinson is out of range.
Wilkinson takes a swing at Skog's ribcage but misses.
Wilkinson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Skog bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Wilkinson's head backwards.
Wilkinson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Skog.
Wilkinson blocks a low kick nicely.
Wilkinson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Skog appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#CL#
Wilkinson moves into the clinch.
Wilkinson tries a body shot but Skog blocks it.
Still in the clinch, Skog scores with a nice short uppercut.
Skog blocks an uppercut.
Skog can't find room to land a body shot as Wilkinson controls the action.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wilkinson.
Wilkinson misses with a punch to the body.
Wilkinson misses with a body punch.
Skog misses with the head strike.
Skog misses with some punches. #T1#
Skog works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Skog blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wilkinson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Skog digs a right hand into Wilkinson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Wilkinson's gas tank.
Skog prevents a body shot from Wilkinson.
Skog lands a right hand.
Skog misses with a punch on the inside.
Wilkinson working aggressively here.
Wilkinson misses with some punches.
Skog is struggling to control the position.
Wilkinson misses with some punches.
Skog scores with a shot to the side of Wilkinson's head.
Wilkinson tries a body shot but Skog blocks it. #BC2#
Skog manages to break the clinch.
Wilkinson walks into a jab.
Wilkinson misses with a wild body shot.
Skog throws a fast counter high kick but Wilkinson manages to duck under it in time.
Wilkinson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gym in the buildup to the fight.#T2#
Wilkinson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Wilkinson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wilkinson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Skog manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wilkinson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wilkinson is looking to clinch.
Wilkinson tries to close the distance and clinch but Skog swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A nice side step and Skog releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A lazy left from Skog finds it's target.
Wilkinson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Skog throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Wilkinson swings for the body but Skog moves out of range.
Skog let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Skog staying out of range there.
Skog bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Wilkinson checks a leg kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Wilkinson.
A leg kick checked by Wilkinson.
Wilkinson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wilkinson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Skog's head backwards.#T3#
Skog throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Timothy Wilkinson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Skog misses with a hook. Wilkinson ducked under it nicely.
Skog lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Skog looks for a takedown but Wilkinson sprawls well.
Skog ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Skog tries for a takedown but Wilkinson circles away easily#CL#
and Wilkinson counters by moving into the clinch.
Wilkinson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Skog fails to land.
Wilkinson lands a body shot.
Wilkinson presses Skog against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#BC2#
Skog breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wilkinson lands with a straight right. Skog didn't see that one coming.
Wilkinson fails with an attempt to clinch. #T4#
Skog pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wilkinson tries to close the distance and clinch but Skog swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wilkinson. Skog does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wilkinson misses with a body shot.
Skog cracks the inside of Wilkinson's front leg.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Skog swings for the body but Wilkinson moves out of range.
Wilkinson misses with a looping right.
Wilkinson fails in his attempt to clinch.
A good leg kick by Skog.
Skog throws a body punch but Wilkinson moves out of range.
Wilkinson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Skog doesn't seem bothered though.
Wilkinson tries to clinch up.
Wilkinson misses with a leg kick.
Skog connects with a body shot that sends Wilkinson's belly button to the back.
Wilkinson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wilkinson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Skog counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wilkinson lands with an overhand left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Dan Skog will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Skog throws an overhand right that lands on Wilkinson's shoulder, as Wilkinson tries to avoid the shot.
Skog fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wilkinson cracks Skog with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Wilkinson tries to clinch
and Skog counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wilkinson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Skog.
Skog takes a swing at Wilkinson's ribcage but misses.
Wilkinson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Skog counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wilkinson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD2#
and Skog counters with a single leg into guard. Wilkinson didn't expect that.
Skog distracts Wilkinson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Skog stands and throws Wilkinson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Skog misses with the ground and pound.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Skog is looking to take a break and control but Wilkinson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Wilkinson is looking for a sweep.
Wilkinson manages to get back to half guard.
Skog is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Skog trying to control from half guard but Wilkinson is working away.
Skog is nestled in close to Wilkinson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Skog has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Skog throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Skog wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wilkinson keeps working.
Wilkinson is looking to improve his position. #ES#
Wilkinson kicks Skog off and gets back to his feet.
Skog chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wilkinson ducks under a wild hook from Skog.
Skog moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Wilkinson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Dan Skog seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T3#
Wilkinson tries to clinch but Skog is having none of it.
Skog wants to slow Wilkinson down by chopping away at his legs.
Wilkinson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Skog throws a jab but it's blocked by Wilkinson. #CL#
Wilkinson instigates a clinch.
Wilkinson taking a breather.
Wilkinson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Skog.
Wilkinson working aggressively here.
Wilkinson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wilkinson tries to work over Skog's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Skog misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wilkinson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wilkinson misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T4#
Wilkinson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wilkinson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Wilkinson tries to throw a body punch but Skog avoids it by throwing Wilkinson back against the cage.
Wilkinson misses with a punch to the body.
Wilkinson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Timothy Wilkinson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Wilkinson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Skog's elbow.
Wilkinson tries to throw a body punch but Skog avoids it by throwing Wilkinson back against the cage.
Wilkinson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Skog backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Skog.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Skog.
Skog swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short left from Skog.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Skog makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Wilkinson fails to land.
Skog throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wilkinsons head.
Skog is pushing Wilkinson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dan Skog showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Skog thuds his right hand into Wilkinson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Skog staying out of range there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wilkinson. Skog does a little dance to reset his feet.
Skog fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wilkinson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Skog swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wilkinson lands with a cross.
Wilkinson tries to close the distance and clinch but Skog swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Skog swats away the attempt to clinch by Wilkinson.
Skog scores with a jab.#CUT2#
It looks like Timothy Wilkinson has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilkinson defending well as Skog loads up on a big left hand.
Wilkinson lands a nice shot that snaps Skog's head back. #CL#
Wilkinson rushes Skog and presses him up against the cage.
Wilkinson lands with a short shot to the head. #T1#
A short left from Skog.
Skog fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wilkinson.
Wilkinson tries to throw a body punch but Skog avoids it by throwing Wilkinson back against the cage.
Skog doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Skog blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Skog misses with a punch to the body.
Wilkinson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wilkinson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wilkinson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Skog lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wilkinson or not.
Skog pushes Wilkinson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Skog stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Wilkinson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Wilkinson misses with the head strike.
Timothy Wilkinson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Skog working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Skog.
Wilkinson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Skogs head.
A head punch on the inside from Wilkinson fails to land.
Skog swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wilkinson can't find room to land a body shot as Skog controls the action.
Wilkinson tries a body shot but Skog blocks it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wilkinson misses with a punch to the body.
Skog lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Skog works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Wilkinson blocks an uppercut.
Skog throws a head punch that misses.
Wilkinson misses with a body punch.
Skog misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Skog lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wilkinson or not. #BC2#
Skog breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wilkinson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Skog paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wilkinson is looking to clinch.
Wilkinson avoids the body shot from Skog.
Skog circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Skog to counter with a crisp jab.
Skog lands with an uppercut that bounces Wilkinson off the cage and back into range.
Skog slips under a jab.
Wilkinson throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL#
Wilkinson drives through and clinches with Skog against the cage.
Wilkinson wants a takedown but no success here.
Wilkinson blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Skog fails to land.
Skog throws a punch but it's blocked by Wilkinson.
Dan Skog is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Wilkinson working aggressively here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Skog.
Wilkinson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wilkinson lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wilkinson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Skog has him pressed against the cage.
Wilkinson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Skog's elbow.
Skog prevents a body shot from Wilkinson.
Skog blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #TD#
Wilkinson gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Skog regains guard.
Wilkinson stopping the sweep attempt from Skog.
Skog not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wilkinson throwing strikes but missing.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dan Skog.
I've got Skog 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dan Skog!

Event: GC 219
Date: Jun 23, 2018

#R1#
Carvalho throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Skog listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Carvalho is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Skog uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Carvalho.
Skog definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Carvalho tries to land a leg kick but Skog saw it coming and moves away.
Skog just misses with a punch to the body.
Skog connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Carvalho throws a big shot that misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Carvalho misses the target.
Carvalho looks to land a left hand but Skog moved out of range nicely.
A swing and a miss from Skog.
Carvalho uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Skog.
Carvalho slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Carvalho changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Skog tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Carvalho 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.
Carvalho jabs Skog to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Carvalho lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T1#
Carvalho just misses with a punch to the body.
Skog seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Carvalho checks the leg kick nicely there.
Carvalho checks a low kick from Skog.
Carvalho let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Carvalho scores with a shot to the body.
Skog slips a jab from Carvalho.
Carvalho tries for a takedown but Skog sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Skog misses the shot to the body.
Skog misses with a straight right.
Skog keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Carvalho.
Carvalho keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Skog takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Carvalho fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Skog.
Carvalho throws a shot from downtown. Skog moves away and avoids it.
Skog stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Carvalho.
Skog lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Skog scores with a nice head shot.
A jab from Carvalho does it's job there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Skog stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Carvalho.#T2#
Carvalho throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Skog sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Carvalho moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Carvalho bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Carvalho looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Carvalho chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Skog can pounce on him.
Skog on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Skog fails in his attempt to clinch.
Carvalho will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Carvalho ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A decent looking cross lands there for Skog.
Skog lands with a thumping leg kick.
Carvalho misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Skog to counter with a crisp jab.
Skog takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Carvalho throws a leg kick but Skog sees it coming and moves out of range.
Skog uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Carvalho.
Gustavo Carvalho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Skog blocks a leg kick.#T3#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Carvalho 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 Skog has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Skog and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Carvalho finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Carvalho lands with a right hand.
Carvalho misses with a straight left.
A bone on bone clash there as Skog blocks the leg kick.
Carvalho throws a leg kick but Skog sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Skog throws a low kick but Carvalho moves out of range easily.
Carvalho throws a lazy right hand but Skog sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Skog on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Skog dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Carvalho with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Skog to score with a decent uppercut.
A lazy left from Skog finds it's target.
Carvalho bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Skog's head.
A clash of legs there as Carvalho blocks the low kick.
A little jabbing left from Carvalho on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Carvalho slips a jab from Skog.
Skog throws a chopping leg kick but Carvalho manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
An inside leg kick from Carvalho misses.
Skog lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#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!
Skog throws a sloppy head kick and Carvalho moves out of range easily.
Carvalho looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Carvalho throws a shot from downtown. Skog moves away and avoids it.
Carvalho looks to land a right hand but Skog moved out of range.
Skog misses with a looping right.#TD#
Skog looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
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.
Skog passes into side control, despite Carvalho's attempt to control the position.
Carvalho is trying to control Skog's posture but Skog avoids it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Skog slows the pace down.
Skog cracks Carvalho with a big right hand but Carvalho just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
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 Dan Skog will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Carvalho will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Skog connects with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Skog. Carvalho does a little dance to reset his feet.
Skog throws a half hearted mid kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Carvalho. That's going to slow Skog down.
Skog looks to land a right hand but Carvalho moved out of range.
Skog moves in looking to clinch but Carvalho pushes him off.
Carvalho scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Skog misses with a leg kick
and Carvalho counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Carvalho misses with a hook.
Skog appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Carvalho ducks under a wild hook from Skog.
A leg kick checked by Carvalho.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skog tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Carvalho swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Skog on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Carvalho misses the jab.
Carvalho lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Carvalho takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #T1#
Carvalho misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Skog.
Carvalho slips a straight right by Skog.
Skog scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Carvalho, right into the meat.
Nice cross by Carvalho.#CL#
Carvalho gets tackled into the cage by Skog. Skog maintains the clinch.
Carvalho blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Carvalho.
Carvalho misses with the head strike.
Skog slowing the pace effectively.
Skog looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Skog misses with some punches.
Skog goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Skog stalling against the cage.
Skog misses with a punch on the inside.
Carvalho tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Skog's elbow.
Skog fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Skog has had enough of the clinch but Carvalho keeps him there for the moment.#TD2#
Carvalho pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB2#
Carvalho is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Skog defends well.
Skog scoring with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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!
Skog controls from within his opponent's guard.
Skog trying to control but Carvalho is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Carvalho has an active guard here but Skog has managed to pass into half guard.
Skog is trying to control. Carvalho wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T3##SUB2#
Carvalho is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Skog pulls his head out easily.
Skog looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Carvalho is looking to control Skog's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Carvalho avoid being mounted?
Carvalho taking some punishment here, with Skog in his half guard.
Skog trying to control the action but Carvalho is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Carvalho looking for submissions off his back.
Carvalho has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Skog is working away from the top position though.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Carvalho keeps control of the position for the meantime. #SUB2#
Carvalho looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Skog is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Skog avoids the attempt from Carvalho to control.
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 Dan Skog will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Skog throws a leg kick that misses.
Carvalho only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Carvalho on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Carvalho lands a nice leg kick that just misses Skog's sensitive parts.
Gustavo Carvalho seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Carvalho dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Skog on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Skog throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Skog loads up on a big right hand but Carvalho slips the punch.
Carvalho connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Carvalho throws a jab but it's blocked by Skog.
Carvalho fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Skog is out of range.
Carvalho 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.
Skog tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Carvalho throws a lazy right hand but Skog sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Skog scores with a jab to the jaw.
Carvalho walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Skog is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Carvalho throws a jab when Skog was well out of range.
Skog misses with an uppercut. Carvalho saw that one coming.#T1#
Carvalho jabs at Skog's body.
Carvalho misses with a jab to the body
letting Skog counter with a right hand.
Carvalho swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Carvalho misses with a low kick.
Skog takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Skog moves forwards but Carvalho connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Carvalho scores with a hook.
Skog will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Skog lands a leg kick that knocks Carvalho off balance momentarily.
Carvalho misses with a leg kick
and Skog counters with a stiff right hand.
Carvalho lets loose with a powerful body kick. Skog will feel that in the morning.
Carvalho sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
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!
Carvalho misses with a straight right.
Carvalho connects with a body shot that sends Skog's belly button to the back.
Carvalho lands a nice leg kick that just misses Skog's sensitive parts. #T2#
Skog throws a nice inside leg kick.
Skog uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Carvalho.
Skog throws a hook to the side of Carvalho's head but Carvalho sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Skog sets himself, and Carvalho steps forward looking for the clinch! Skog avoids it this time.
Good exchange - Skog coming out on top.
Carvalho misses with a hook to the body
and Skog counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Carvalho swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Skog counters with a straight right hand.
Carvalho getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Carvalho misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Skog.
Carvalho bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Skog's head.
Carvalho bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Carvalho closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Skog misses with a series of wild punches.
Carvalho misses with a straight right.
Skog keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Carvalho chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T3#
Skog thuds his right hand into Carvalho's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Carvalho swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Carvalho misses with a looping left.
Carvalho looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Carvalho shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Carvalho throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Skog throws a front kick aimed at Carvalho's knee but Carvalho avoids it well.
Carvalho looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Skog checks a leg kick nicely.
Skog drops down looking for a counter takedown but Carvalho sprawls and moves away.
Skog jabs Carvalho right on the nose. Carvalho blinks but takes it well.
Skog tests Carvalho's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Carvalho scores with a hook to the body. Skog takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Skog dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Carvalho. That did some damage!
Skog will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Dan Skog is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Nice defenses there by Skog.
Skog's corner calls for a 1-2. Skog obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Skog avoids the body shot from Carvalho.
Skog moves out of range as Carvalho strikes.
Carvalho throws a leg kick that misses.
Skog jabs Carvalho to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Carvalho lands a leg kick that knocks Skog off balance momentarily.
Skog avoids the body shot from Carvalho.
Gustavo Carvalho has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Skog throws a hook to the side of Carvalho's head but Carvalho sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Skog swinging wildly here.
Carvalho misses with a body punch
and Skog counters with an inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Skog with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Skog misses with a straight left.
Carvalho misses with a hook to the body
and Skog counters with an outside leg kick. #CL#
Skog clinches with his opponent.

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 Dan Skog.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Skog, 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dan Skog!

Event: GC 211
Date: May 19, 2018

#R1#
Skog attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Cartwright darts in looking for a takedown but Skog gets double underhooks and turns Cartwright into the cage.
Skog is looking to slow Cartwright down with leg kicks.
Cartwright shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Skog but Skog pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Skog is looking to counter punch.
Cartwright fails in his attempt to clinch.
Skog appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
No joy there for Skog, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cartwright changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Skog tries to avoid it but Cartwright manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Skog to the ground. Skog escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dan Skog has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cian Cartwright.
Cartwright fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Skog chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skog is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cartwright.
Cian Cartwright seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cartwright stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Skog.#TD2#
Cartwright gets a double leg takedown into Skog's guard.
Skog controlling Cartwright's posture.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Skog is on top in guard. #REVR##T1#
Cartwright wants to improve his position but instead Skog has moved into half guard.
Skog wants to free his trapped foot but Cartwright is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Skog is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cartwright is just riding it out for now. Skog eventually gives up the hold.
Cartwright slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Skog with a flurry of punches that miss. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Skog throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cartwright keeping moving, preventing Skog from controlling successfully.
Cartwright lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Cartwright postures up and lands a big shot to Skog's brow.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Skog is on top in guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Cartwright working for a triangle but Skog defends it easily.
Cartwright keeping moving, preventing Skog from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Cartwright is looking to cinch up a triangle. Skog throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Cartwright's body to avoid the submission. Cartwright has instead reached around Skog's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Cartwright arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Cian Cartwright!
A victorious Cian Cartwright thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: GC 206
Date: Apr 21, 2018

#R1#
Skog scores with a hook.
Skog has his takedown stuffed
and Gears connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Skog fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gears.
Gears is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Skog feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gearss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Gears throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Skog moves out of range as Gears strikes.
Gears walks into a left hand.
We've been hearing reports that Skog has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Gears checks a leg kick.
Skog cracks Gears with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gears blocks a head kick by Skog.
Skog ducks under a wild hook from Gears.
Gears chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Skog can pounce on him. #T1#
That kick from Skog tenderised Gears's leg. Gears is trying to keep his angry face on.
Skog keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Skog throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Gears to counter with a crisp jab.
Skog throws a body punch but Gears moves out of range.
Gears lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Gears takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Skog tries to work over Gears's front leg with a kick but Gears checks it.
Gears throws a series of punches but Skog avoids them all with ease.
Skog lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Skog throws a solid leg kick but Gears takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Skog.
Gears rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Skog counters with a slapping leg kick.
Gears throws a series of punches but Skog avoids them all with ease.
That kick from Skog tenderised Gears's leg. Gears is trying to keep his angry face on.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Skog shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T2#
A combination from Gears does no damage.
Gears throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Skog sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A solid body kick from Skog.
Gears takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The fighters circling - Gears throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice body punch from Skog.
Skog lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Skog works Gears's body with a nice hook.
Skog paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Skog.
A punch lands to the side of Skog 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Dan Skog seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gears throws an overhand right that lands on Skog's shoulder, as Skog tries to avoid the shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Skog misses its target.#T3#
A big left from Gears misses.
Skog takes one to the chin there.
Gears throws an overhand right that lands on Skog's shoulder, as Skog tries to avoid the shot.
Gears tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gears keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Skog throws an off balance right hand
and Gears counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Skog pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Gears looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gears uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Skog turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Skog slips under a jab from Gears.
Skog throws a right hand that misses
and Gears cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Skog tries a low kick but Gears avoids it.#T4#
Skog fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gears manages to avoid it.
Gears swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Skog is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Skog connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gears throws a right and a left that both miss.
An inside leg kick lands from Skog.
Gears misses with a body shot.
Gears swinging wildly here.
Gears lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gears misses with a hook
and Skog counters with a nice uppercut.
Skog walks into a stiff left hand from Gears.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dan Skog dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Skog on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Gears waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Skog.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Gears crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Skog - the referee stops the clock and Gears gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Skog. Gears manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Nice defenses there by Skog.
Skog appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Skog swings for the body but Gears moves out of range.
Dan Skog is winning the standup battle so far.
Skog connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CL#
Skog takes the fight into the clinch.
Skog lands with a short shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skog changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gears fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Skog clobbers Gears with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T1#
Skog throws a right hand that Gears ducks under and follows up with a left that Gears also avoids with ease.
Skog lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Oliver Gears is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A swing and a miss from Gears.
Gears avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A little jabbing left from Gears on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Skog throws a leg kick
and Gears counters with a nice uppercut.
Gears connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Skog's hands.
Gears looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Skog staying out of range there.
Skog tries to counter with a takedown but Gears is quick to defend against it.
Gears throws a hook to the side of Skog's head but Skog sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A punch lands to the side of Gears 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Gears lands a lovely overhand right.#ROC2#
Skog is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Skog moves out of range as Gears strikes.
Oh Skog is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T2#
A slow jab from Skog misses its intended target.
Skog displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gears throws out the jab.
Skog seems to have got his legs back now.
Skog cracks Gears with a right hand to the side of the head.
Skog is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gears can do to turn this around?
Skog's corner calls for a 1-2. Skog obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Gears lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Skog circles away quickly and effectively.
Gears throws a shot from downtown. Skog moves away and avoids it.
Gears takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Skog darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Skog connects with a leg kick. Gears looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Skog throws a sloppy body shot
and Gears counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Skog throws a lazy head kick
and Gears counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gears throws a series of punches but Skog moves out of range.
Gears's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T3#
Gears swings widly with a right hand #TD#
and Skog counters with a takedown into side control.
Gears manages to work his way to half guard, despite Skog's best efforts.
Skog not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Skog missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Skog throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Gears wants to control the action here but instead Skog manages to pass to full mount!
Skog avoids the attempt from Gears to control.
Gears blocking the ground and pound.
Skog throws some wild stikes that Gears manages to avoid easily.
The referee warns Gears that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head. #T4#
Skog tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Gears is squirming around, avoiding Skog's attempts to control the action.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Skog content just to control the position here.
Gears really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Skog looking to control but Gears is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gears is desperately trying to improve his position but Skog has a good base and remains in mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dan Skog dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Gears ducks right into an uppercut from Skog.
Gears throws out a loose jab but Skog uses good head movement to avoid it.
Skog was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Gears 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.
Skog throws a poor cross that misses
and Gears cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gears has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A low kick from Skog is predictable there
and Gears counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Skog rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gears counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Gears connects with a jab.
Gears moves out of range of the leg kick from Skog.
Gears misses with a double jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Skog throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Gears was covering up waiting for the punch and Skog finishes the takedown easily into guard. #ES2#
Gears pushes Skog off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #T1#
Skog throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gears ducks under a wild hook from Skog.
Skog moves out of range of the strikes.
Gears misses with a hook.
Gears throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Good shot there by Gears.#CL#
Skog gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Skog lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gears backwards.
Skog avoiding damage.
Skog lands a body shot in the clinch.
Skog prevents Gears from breaking the clinch.
Skog has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Gears after a bit of a struggle.
Oliver Gears has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Gears wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Skog lands a left hand. #TD#
Skog pulls guard effortlessly.
Dan Skog overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
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!
Skog tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU2#
Gears stands up and waves to Skog to follow him.
Gears misses with the combination.
Skog shoots for a takedown but Gears saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gears throws out a counter right but Skog avoids it with no problem.
Skog swings away with a body shot that misses
and Gears cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Skog throws a poor cross that misses
and Gears counters with a nice body shot.
Skog throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T3#
Gears keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Skog. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Skog moves away from the strike by Gears.
Skog showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gears.
Gears slips under a jab.
Skog just misses with a punch to the body.
Gears throws out a counter right but Skog avoids it with no problem.
Gears tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gears lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Skog misses with a low kick.
Skog looks to land a right hand but Gears moved out of range.#T4#
Gears throws a body shot but no joy.
Skog swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Gears looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Skog lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Skog defending well as Gears loads up on a big left hand.
Gears throws a body shot but no joy.
Skog scores with a shot to the body.
Skog scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Gears lands a jab to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Skog with a poor takedown
enabling Gears to counter with a crisp jab.
Skog lands the left hand.
Skog connects with the punch.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Dan Skog!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Dan Skog!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Dan Skog!

Dan Skog wins by unanimous decision!

Event: GC 189
Date: Feb 11, 2018

#R1#
Skog missing with a left hand there. Savage was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Savage misses with a hook
and Skog counters with a one-two to the body.
Skog ducks under a wild hook from Savage.
A swing and a miss from Savage.
Skog keeps the fight on the outside.
Savage tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Skog was well out of range. Poor timing from Savage.
Savage throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Skog lands a glancing blow to the side of Savage's head.
Skog avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
No luck for Savage with that takedown attempt.
Skog tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Skog looks to land a right hand but Savage moved out of range.
Savage looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Skog is defended easily by Savage.
A jab from Savage misses.
Savage feints and then cracks Skog's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Skog down.
Savage lands an overhand right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Savage takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T1#
Skog shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Savage misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Skog chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Skog takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Skog misses with a kick to the body.
A big right from Savage misses.
Skog walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Savage checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Skog avoids the head kick by Savage.
Savage throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Savage is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Skog.
Savage moves in looking to clinch but Skog pushes him off.
Skog works Savage's body with a nice hook.
Savage throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Savage lands a jab to Skog's midsection.
Some wild striking there from Skog.
Skog pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Skog misses with a body shot. #T2#
Good standup being displayed there by Skog as he connects with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Savage pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Savage misses with a straight left.
A punch lands to the side of Savage 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Savage lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Skog connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Skog slips a straight right by Savage.
Skog tries to score with a low kick but Savage moves his leg out of the way.
Skog loads up on a big right hand but Savage slips the punch.
Savage connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Skog avoids the head kick by Savage.
Savage tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Savage ducks under a wild hook from Skog.
An attempted straight right counter from Savage misses the target.
Skog connects with an inside leg kick.
Skog avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Savage throws a sloppy body shot
and Skog counters with a nice uppercut.
Savage throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Savage throws a sloppy head kick and Skog moves out of range easily.
Skog was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#T3#
Skog walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Savage checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Savage throws a body kick that misses.
Skog throws a body kick that misses. #KD2#
Skog cracks Savage with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Skog has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Savage to stand back up!#ROC2#
Savage is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Jack Savage has been cut.
Savage works over Skog's head and body with a nice combination.
Oh Savage is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Skog knocks out Savage with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Skog before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Skog picks up the big W with a huge KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dan Skog!

Event: gc 174
Date: Nov 04, 2017

#R1#
Jones looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jones throws a shot to the body.
Skog avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Skog is looking to score with low kicks.
Skog throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Skog.#CL#
Jones gets a clinch.
Skog slows down the pace here.
Jones is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC#
Jones breaks the clinch.
Skog avoids a punch combination nicely.
Skog drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jones defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones tries to score a power double leg takedown but Skog sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jones somewhat.
Skog is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Skog dips to his left and cracks Jones with an uppercut!#T1#
Skog jabs at Jones's body.
Skog throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Skog displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jones throws out the jab. #TD#
Jones changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Skog looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Skog gets back to half guard.
Skog is trying to maintain the position but Jones is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Jones is looking for a kimura but Skog is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jones to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Skog looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jones missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jones throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T2##SUB#
Jones trying to work for an americana but Skog has managed to regain full guard.
Skog wants to improve his position but instead Jones has moved into half guard.
Skog trying to control here. #SU#
Jones postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Skog to stand up.
Skog throws a leg kick but Jones checks it.
Jones fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Skog avoids it really well and circles away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Skog throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL#
Jones moves into the clinch.
Skog pushes Jones back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Skog.#T3##BC2#
Skog breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jones goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Skog scores with a nice strike.
Jones closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Skog will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Skog keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Skog throws a wild body kick that Jones sees coming a mile off.
Skog misses with a wild body shot.
Skog stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Skog wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leandro Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones shoots in but Skog avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jones fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jones walks into a stiff left hand from Skog.
Skog slips under a jab.#T4#
Jones wants to clinch up but Skog keeps it at a distance.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up but Skog swats him away and circles back towards the center.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones throws a hook but Skog blocks it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Skog! But no joy.
Jones takes one to the chin there.
Jab from Skog.
Jones takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Skog connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jones. Jones circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A head kick by Skog misses
and Jones counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jones scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jones doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Skog connects with a crisp jab.
Skog fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Skog avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Skog is just out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Dan Skog will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Skog takes one to the chin there.
Jones is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jones tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jones is looking to clinch.
Jones smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Leandro Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jones misses with a kick to the body.
Jones looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Skog is fending him off so far but Jones persists. Nope, Skog circles away and we're back to standing.#TD#
Jones shoots in and bounces Skog off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Skog is looking for a triangle but Jones pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Skog controls Jones momentarily but Jones frees himself. #T1#
Skog keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Skog is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Skog pulls Jones in to control the position.
Jones trying to control but Skog is working from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Jones being controlled here momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Skog scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jones tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Skog defends well and Jones ends up having to push Skog into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Skog is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Skog bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jones's head backwards.#T2#
Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
Jones shoots in looking for a takedown but Skog manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jones's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leandro Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jones there as he acknowledges the shot.#TD#
Jones drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Jones throws an elbow but Skog slips to the side and avoids it well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Skog can't do much from the bottom here.
Jones cracks Skog with a big right hand but Skog just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go. #SU#
Jones stands up and beckons Skog to his feet.
Skog checks a leg kick nicely.
Jones ducks right into an uppercut from Skog. #T3#
Jones avoids the body shot from Skog.
Jones has his takedown stuffed
enabling Skog to counter with a crisp jab.
Jones looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nice straight punches there by Jones. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jones.
Jones moves out of range of the leg kick from Skog.
Skog scoring well with a low kick there.
Skog jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jones tries a head kick but it misses.
Skog is trying to counter with his kicks.
Jones changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jones has his takedown stuffed
enabling Skog to counter with a crisp jab.
Skog scores with a jab to the head.
Jones wants to clinch.#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!
Jones rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Skog moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jones shoots in but Skog avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Skog only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Skog throws the kick towards the body but Jones avoids it.
Jones scores with a kick to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Skog. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Jones was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Skog stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Skog displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jones.
Skog lands a jab to the nose.
Skog checks a low kick from Jones.
Dan Skog seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Skog lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jones's sensitive parts.
Skog swats away the attempt to clinch by Jones.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Dan Skog will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Jones's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jones.
Jones fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Skog avoids it really well and circles away.
Skog bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jones takes one to the chin there.
Jones moves away from the strike by Skog.
Jones has his takedown stuffed
and Skog cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leandro Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Skog lands with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jones shoots for a double leg takedown but Skog sprawls well. He's pushed Jones's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jones moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jones throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Skog misses with a body kick.
A little feinted left hand from Jones on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
Skog lands with a shot to the body.
Good shot there by Skog.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up but Skog swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Skog, as that shot connected.
A thudding body kick lands there by Skog!
Jones moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Skog misses with a double jab.
Jones fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jones changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Skog tries to avoid it but Jones manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Skog to the ground. Skog escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jones takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jones tries to move into range but Skog moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A punch combination from Skog misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Jones misses the target.
Skog connects with an inside leg kick.
Jones shoots in for a double leg but Skog sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Skog moves out of range as Jones throws a body kick.
Leandro Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2##CL2#
Skog closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Skog misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Skog breaks the clinch.
Jones swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jones tries to clinch up but Skog circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Skog forces Jones back against the cage and clinches.
Jones jumps guard but Skog turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Jones working hard to break the clinch.
Skog digs a right hand underneath Jones's ribcage. Jones let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jones working hard to break the clinch.
Jones is looking to break free of the clinch but Skog has double underhooks. #BC#
Jones breaks from the clinch.
Jones falls off balance throwing a combination
and Skog counters with a good, hard body kick but Jones shrugs it off.
Skog shoots in for a takedown but Jones shows good takedown defense. #T3#
Skog moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jones checks a leg kick.
Skog thumps Jones with a low kick.
A left and a right from Skog both land. Nice combination.
Jones pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jones throws a body shot but no joy.
Skog has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Good leg kick by Jones there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A combination from Jones does no damage.
Leandro Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Skog throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Jones crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Skog - the referee stops the clock and Jones gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Skog. Jones manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Jones takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Skog misses with a body kick.
Jones dives in and grabs Skog's left leg, looking for a takedown. Skog pushes down on Jones's head and hops out.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Skog throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dan Skog is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Skog works Jones's body with a nice hook.
Jones moves in looking to clinch but Skog pushes him off.
Jones throws a body shot but no joy.
Skog lands a really nice looking cross but Jones seems unphased.
Skog lands a leg kick that knocks Jones off balance momentarily.
Skog uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jones.
Jones doesn't manage to clinch there - Skog circles away.
Jones shoots for a double leg takedown but Skog sprawls well. He's pushed Jones's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jones takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jones looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A solid body kick from Skog.
Jones shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Skog counter with a right hand.
Jones takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Skog avoids a punch combination nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dan Skog comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Skog 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dan Skog!

Event: gc 171
Date: Oct 14, 2017

#R1#
Saarenpaa connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Skog misses with an uppercut
and Saarenpaa counters with a low kick, right behind Skog 's knee.
Skog throws a leg kick
and Saarenpaa counters with a straight right hand.
Saarenpaa misses with an uppercut.
An inside leg kick from Saarenpaa misses.
Skog bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A low kick from Saarenpaa is predictable there #TD#
and Skog counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Skog postures up in Saarenpaa's guard and throws a big left but Saarenpaa blocks it.
Skog throws a big elbow that misses.
Saarenpaa trying to keep a closed guard but Skog is proving a slippery customer.
Saarenpaa has momentary wrist control but Skog slips an elbow through the middle.#T1#
Saarenpaa tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Saarenpaa seems keen to control Skog's posture.
Saarenpaa keeping moving, preventing Skog from controlling successfully.
Skog is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Skog looking to sit in guard and control but Saarenpaa gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Skog is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Saarenpaa wants to control from the top but Skog keeps moving.
Skog not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Saarenpaa sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#SUB#
Skog has an active guard here but Saarenpaa has managed to pass into half guard.
Skog wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Skog actively working from the bottom here.#T3#
Skog wants to improve his position but Saarenpaa is controlling well. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Saarenpaa takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Saarenpaa lands a jab to the head.
Saarenpaa ducks under a wild hook from Skog.
Saarenpaa checks the leg kick nicely there.
Saarenpaa throws the left hand but Skog avoids the punch easily.
Skog misses with a left hand
and Saarenpaa counters with a nice uppercut.
Saarenpaa scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Saarenpaa checks a low kick from Skog.#T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Saarenpaa. Skog does a little dance to reset his feet.
Skog ducks under a wild hook from Saarenpaa.
Skog is looking to counter punch.
Saarenpaa thuds a left hand into Skog's body.
Skog uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Saarenpaa has time to react.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Skog jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A head kick by Skog misses
and Saarenpaa counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Good leg kick by Skog there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Saarenpaa throws a leg kick #TD#
and Skog counters with a takedown into side control.
Saarenpaa is trying to get back to half guard.
Skog remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Skog trying to control the action but Saarenpaa is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mika Saarenpaa will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL#
Skog darts in and clinches Saarenpaa up against the cage.
Saarenpaa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Saarenpaa tries to throw a body punch but Skog avoids it by throwing Saarenpaa back against the cage. #TD#
Skog has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Saarenpaa regains guard immediately.
Skog postures up.
Saarenpaa utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've been hearing that Skog has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Skog trying to control the position from guard on top but Saarenpaa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skog throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Skog trying to control the position from guard on top but Saarenpaa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Saarenpaa avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Skog throws an elbow that misses. Saarenpaa uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Skog's guard. Nice move by Saarenpaa!#REVB#
Skog looking for a sweep. Not yet Skog, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Skog has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Skog looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Saarenpaa puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T2#
Skog gets back to full guard.
Skog is looking to sweep but instead, Saarenpaa has passed into half guard.
Saarenpaa slows the pace down in half guard.
Skog wants to control but Saarenpaa is keeping busy.
Skog trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no! #T3#
Saarenpaa takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Skog is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Skog is looking to improve his position but Saarenpaa isn't that keen on the idea.
Skog is working hard here to advance position.
Skog tries to hold on but Saarenpaa postures up.
Saarenpaa controlling from the full mount. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Skog is in all sorts of trouble here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Saarenpaa controlling from the full mount.
Skog is looking to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mika Saarenpaa 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! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Saarenpaa takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Saarenpaa misses with a straight right.
Skog motions for Saarenpaa to come forward. Skog throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
It seemed like Saarenpaa was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Saarenpaa throws a leg kick but Skog sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Skog half committed to a counter leg kick.
Saarenpaa avoids the head kick by Skog.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Saarenpaa! But no joy.
Saarenpaa loads up on a big right hand but Skog slips the punch.
Skog loads up on a big right hand but Saarenpaa slips the punch.
Saarenpaa misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Skog.
Saarenpaa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Skog appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Saarenpaa lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Mika Saarenpaa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Saarenpaa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Skog ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Saarenpaa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Skog ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Skog chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Saarenpaa checks a leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Skog.
Mika Saarenpaa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Saarenpaa misses with an attempted mid kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Skog misses the target.
Skog tests Saarenpaa's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A clash of legs there as Saarenpaa blocks the low kick.
Saarenpaa scores with a hook.
Crunch! Saarenpaa slams his shin into Skog's torso.
Skog slips a jab from Saarenpaa.
Dan Skog has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Skog takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Saarenpaa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Skog.
Skog shoots for a takedown but Saarenpaa saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Saarenpaa doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Saarenpaa throws a jab but it's blocked by Skog.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saarenpaa scores with a leg kick.
Skog motions for Saarenpaa to come forward. Skog throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Saarenpaa lands a leg kick that knocks Skog off balance momentarily.
Skog motions for Saarenpaa to come forward. Skog throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A nice side step and Saarenpaa releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Skog misses with a right hand
and Skog takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A slapping leg kick lands for Saarenpaa.
Skog throws a body shot but no joy.
Saarenpaa misses the shot to the body.
Skog shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Mika Saarenpaa is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Skog falls off balance throwing a combination
and Saarenpaa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Saarenpaa looks to score with a jab to the body but Skog is just out of range.
Saarenpaa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Saarenpaa keeps Skog at a distance using the push kick.
Saarenpaa listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Skog misses with a looping right.#CL#
Skog rushes Saarenpaa and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Saarenpaa lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Saarenpaa misses with the head strike.
Saarenpaa throws a head punch that misses.
Skog throws a head punch that misses.
Saarenpaa throws a punch but it's blocked by Skog. #T4#
Skog misses with some punches.
Skog lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Skog misses with a hook from the clinch.
Skog goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Skog tries a body shot but Saarenpaa blocks it.
A frustrated look appears on Skog's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Saarenpaa misses with a punch on the inside.
Skog misses with a body punch.
Skog is trying to maintain a safe position but Saarenpaa gets an underhook and turns Skog into the cage.
Skog misses with some punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Skog misses with the head strike.
Skog lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mika Saarenpaa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Saarenpaa 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: gc 165
Date: Sep 02, 2017

#R1#
Lightbeer takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Lightbeer has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Skog checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Skog blocks a head kick by Lightbeer.
Skog looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Skog misses with a right hand
and Lightbeer counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Skog lands a two punch combo.
Lightbeer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Skog throws out a counter right but Lightbeer avoids it with no problem.
Skog just misses with a punch to the body.
Lightbeer blocks a low kick nicely.
Skog wants to land a leg kick but Lightbeer is out of range.
Lightbeer fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Donk. Skog catches Lightbeer right on the button with a cross.
Lightbeer misses with a leg kick.
Skog throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Skog waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lightbeer.
Jab, jab by Lightbeer - just one landing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Skog delivers a nice body kick.#T1#
Lightbeer circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lightbeer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Skog connects with an inside leg kick.
Skog scores with a nice body kick.
Skog bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice sprawl there from Lightbeer as Skog shoots in.
Skog lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Skog misses with a body kick.
Lightbeer fires out a quick counter leg kick but Skog just manages to avoid it.
Lightbeer lands a nice leg kick that just misses Skog's sensitive parts.
Skog misses with an uppercut.
Skog with a jab.
Lightbeer tries to bum rush Skog with a series of wild strikes but Skog uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lightbeer ducks right into an uppercut from Skog.
Good exchange - Skog coming out on top.
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!
Skog misses with an uppercut. #T2#
Skog swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Skog misses the target.
Lightbeer appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Skog throws a jab when Lightbeer was well out of range.
Skog scores with a push kick.
Donk. Skog catches Lightbeer right on the button with a cross.
Skog lands with a right hand.
Skog delivers a nice body kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Skog finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Skog scores with a jab to the head.
Skog avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lightbeer is looking to slow Skog down with leg kicks.
The fight stays on the outside here - Skog looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lightbeer lands with a hook. Skog tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T3#
Lightbeer misses with a low kick as Skog jumps back.
Skog tries a quick counter leg kick but Lightbeer is wise to it.
Lightbeer will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Skog tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Skog fails in his attempt to clinch.
Skog throws a body punch but Lightbeer moves out of range.
Lightbeer connects with an inside leg kick.
Skog misses with an uppercut. Lightbeer saw that one coming.
Skog tries to work over Lightbeer's front leg with a kick but Lightbeer checks it.
Skog throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lightbeer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fighters circling - Lightbeer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A countering left hand to the body from Skog misses.
Lightbeer takes a swing at Skog's ribcage but misses.
Lightbeer misses with a low kick.
Skog avoids the head kick by Lightbeer.
Skog throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T4#
Lightbeer throws a sloppy head kick and Skog moves out of range easily.
Lightbeer misses with a head kick.
Skog is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Lightbeer with a body shot.
Skog ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lightbeer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Skog throws a hook but Lightbeer avoids it easily.
Skog is looking to clinch but Lightbeer is avoiding it.
Lightbeer lands a lovely overhand right.
Skog swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Skog moves out of range of the strikes.
Lightbeer checks a leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Skog thumps Lightbeer with a low kick.
Skog gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Lightbeer makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Skog throws out a leg kick but Lightbeer moves out of range and Skog only half commits.
Skog tries to work over Lightbeer's front leg with a kick but Lightbeer checks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dan Skog dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Lightbeer scores with a decent looking hook.
Lightbeer misses with a low kick as Skog jumps back.
Skog lands with a nice combination. Lightbeer backs away looking to recover.
Skog throws a head kick that Lightbeer semi-blocks.
Lightbeer takes a jab right on the kisser.
Skog throws a wild body kick that Lightbeer sees coming a mile off.
Skog lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lightbeer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Skog takes a swing at Lightbeer's ribcage but misses.
Lightbeer stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Skog.
Skog throws a leg kick which misses Lightbeer's front leg but catches the back leg as Lightbeer tries to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lightbeer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lightbeer throws a head kick that misses.
Skog connects with an inside leg kick.
Dan Skog seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Skog moves out of range of the leg kick from Lightbeer.
Lightbeer works the jab nicely.
Skog uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lightbeer.
Skog bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lightbeer's head backwards.
Skog has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lightbeer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lightbeer scoring well with a low kick there.
Lightbeer fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Skog scoring well with a low kick there.
Lightbeer tries a head kick but it misses.
Skog tries a quick counter leg kick but Lightbeer is wise to it.
Skog shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Lightbeer throws a low kick, looking for Skog's leg but Skog calmly moves out of range.
Skog walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Skog tried to score with a low kick but Lightbeer checks it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Lightbeer. #T2#
Lightbeer scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#CL2#
Skog instigates a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A body shot lands from Skog.
Lightbeer tries to stall but Skog uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Skog misses with the head strike.
Lightbeer blocking some punches. #BC#
Lightbeer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Skog gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lightbeer.
Nice body kick there by Skog.
Skog with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Skog listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Skog lands a leg kick that knocks Lightbeer off balance momentarily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Skog.
Skog takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Skog stuns Lightbeer with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Skog lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T3#
A swing and a miss from Lightbeer.
Skog pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Lightbeer throws a head kick but Skog moves out of range.
Lightbeer has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Skog.
Buzz Lightbeer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Skog shoots and misses
and Lightbeer counters with a stiff right hand. #CL2#
Skog has taken the fight to the clinch.
Skog scores with a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Skog pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Skog moves away from the strike by Lightbeer.
Lightbeer moves out of range of the body kick.
Skog dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lightbeer. That did some damage!
Dan Skog seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Skog lunges at Lightbeer with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lightbeer's hand.
Skog changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Skog throws a right hand that Lightbeer ducks under and follows up with a left that Lightbeer also avoids with ease.#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!
Lightbeer moves away from the strike by Skog.
Skog misses with a looping right.
Skog looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A slow jab from Lightbeer misses its intended target. #CL2#
Skog moves into range and clinches up with Lightbeer.
Skog throws a head punch that misses.
Skog lands a hook that snaps the head of Lightbeer backwards.
Skog lands a right hand.
Lightbeer is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Skog lands a body shot.
Lightbeer stalling in the clinch.
Skog is leaning against Lightbeer and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lightbeer trying to stall but Skog improves his position.
Skog lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lightbeer blocking some punches. #BC2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Skog escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Skog scores with a jab to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dan Skog showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Skog feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lightbeer's calf.
Lightbeer slips under a jab.
Lightbeer throws a series of punches but Skog moves out of range.
Skog looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Skog misses with a leg kick
and Lightbeer counters with a nice low kick that buckles Skog's knee momentarily.
Lightbeer checks a low kick from Skog.
Skog misses with a leg kick.
Lightbeer fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Skog has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Skog misses with a hook. Lightbeer ducked under it nicely.
Lightbeer throws a leg kick
and Skog counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lightbeer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lightbeer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Skog.
Lightbeer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Skog was well out of range. Poor timing from Lightbeer.
Skog throws a quick inside leg kick. #T1#
Skog connects with a right hand. Lightbeer shakes it off.
Skog throws an overhand right that lands on Lightbeer's shoulder, as Lightbeer tries to avoid the shot.
Skog blocks a head kick by Lightbeer.
Skog looks to land a body kick but Lightbeer moved away.
Lightbeer appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Skog doesn't manage to clinch there - Lightbeer circles away.
Skog darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Lightbeer moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Lightbeer moves out of range of the body kick.
Skog looks to land a right hand but Lightbeer moved out of range.
Skog attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Skog moves out of range as Lightbeer throws a body kick.
Lightbeer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lightbeer lunges at Skog with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Skog's hand. #T2#
A head kick misses from Lightbeer.
Skog misses with a looping right.
Nice defenses there by Skog.
A shot to the liver by Skog. Beautiful body shot.
Lightbeer moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lightbeer on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Skog is looking to land body kicks.
Skog slips under a jab from Lightbeer.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lightbeer.
Lightbeer throws a half hearted mid kick.
Skog throws a low kick, looking for Lightbeer's leg but Lightbeer calmly moves out of range.
Lightbeer scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Lightbeer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Skog.
A bone on bone clash there as Lightbeer blocks the leg kick. #T3#
Skog scores with a spinning back kick!
A shot to the liver by Skog. Beautiful body shot.
Lightbeer gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lightbeer takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Skog throws a front kick that sends Lightbeer stumbling back into the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Skog moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Skog cracks Lightbeer with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Lightbeer misses with a jab to the body
enabling Skog to counter with a crisp jab.
Skog lands a nice looking body shot.
Skog fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lightbeer.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lightbeer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Skog.
Lightbeer blocks a head kick by Skog.
Lightbeer takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Dan Skog is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Skog lands a nice looking body kick.
Skog connects with a leg kick. Lightbeer looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Skog misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lightbeer.
Skog tries to land a leg kick but Lightbeer saw it coming and moves away.
Lightbeer cracks Skog with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Lightbeer takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Skog throws out a loose jab but Lightbeer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lightbeer throws a sloppy head kick and Skog moves out of range easily.
Buzz Lightbeer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lightbeer throws a head kick but Skog moves out of range.
Skog explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Lightbeer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Skog.
A cross from Skog lands.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dan Skog comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Skog 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dan Skog!

Event: Gc157
Date: Jul 08, 2017

#R1##CL2#
Puzo takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Puzo breaks the clinch. #CL#
Skog clinches up against the cage.
Skog's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Skog blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Puzo blocks a body shot from Skog.
Puzo lands a nice shot to the body. #BC#
Skog breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Skog throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Puzo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Puzo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Skog cracks Puzo with a good jab.#CL2#
Puzo clinches up with Skog and pushes him back against the cage.
Skog tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Puzo has a couple of punches blocked by Skog.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC#
Skog's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Skog attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Skog jabs at Puzo's body.
Puzo connects with the punch.#T1#
Puzo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
As Puzo backs away, Skog returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Puzo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Skog.
Puzo avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Skog.
Skog slips under a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Puzo. Skog does a little dance to reset his feet.
Skog shoots in for a takedown but Puzo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Skog feints and then cracks Puzo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Puzo down.
Puzo throws a shot from downtown. Skog moves away and avoids it.
Puzo sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Puzo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Skog misses with a low kick.
Puzo tests Skog's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Skog.
Skog misses with an uppercut.
A countering left hand to the body from Puzo misses.#T2#
Skog throws a nice inside leg kick.
Skog keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Puzo.
Skog throws a push kick but Puzo slaps the foot to one side. #CL#
Puzo tries to keep at a distance but Skog has taken the fight into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC#
Skog escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Puzo misses with an uppercut.
Puzo misses with a straight right.
Skog blocks a head kick by Puzo.
Skog lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Puzo misses with a straight left. #TD#
Skog shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Puzo is trying to stand back up but Skog is controlling him #T3#
Skog missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
We've been hearing that Skog has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Skog takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Skog looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Puzo looks like he's trying to stand up.
Puzo is positioning himself well to prevent Skog advancing to mount.
Puzo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Skog throwing shots but Puzo is blocking nicely.
Skog seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Puzo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Skog slows the pace down in half guard.
Skog wants to take a breather but Puzo is having none of it.
Skog trying to control from Puzo's half guard. Puzo has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Skog throws a big elbow that misses.
Skog preventing the sweep.
Skog content to stall in guard here.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Puzo keeping moving, preventing Skog from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Dan Skog will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Puzo slips a straight right by Skog.
Puzo misses with a body shot.
Puzo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Skog.
Skog scores with a decent looking hook.
Skog lands with a nice body punch.
Skog tries to land a front kick but Puzo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Puzo tries a quick counter leg kick but Skog is wise to it.
Puzo moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Skog fails with the takedown
and Puzo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Skog throws a leg kick that misses.
Puzo only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Skog is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Puzo.
Puzo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Skog.
Skog tries a low kick but Puzo avoids it.#CL#
Skog gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Skog misses with a punch on the inside. #T1##BC#
Skog manages to break the clinch.
Puzo lands a jab to the nose.
Skog swings for the body but Puzo moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Puzo misses the target.
Skog throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Skog will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Puzo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Skog throws a combination that misses
and Puzo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Puzo misses the body punch
enabling Skog to counter with a crisp jab.
Skog loads up on a big right hand but Puzo slips the punch.
Puzo throws the left hand but Skog avoids the punch easily.
Puzo wants to land a leg kick but Skog is out of range.
Puzo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Skog.
Skog throws an off balance right hand
and Puzo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Skog throws a body punch but Puzo moves out of range. #T2#
Skog cracks Puzo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Dan Skog is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Puzo misses with a left hand
and Skog counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Skog thows a left - swing and a miss!
Puzo only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Mario Puzo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Puzo takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Puzo takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Puzo looks to clinch
and Skog counters with a straight right hand.
Skog ducks under a wild hook from Puzo.
Puzo staying out of range there.
Skog moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromPuzo.#CL#
Skog clinches.
Skog blocks a body shot from Puzo.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Skog.
Puzo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Puzo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Puzo has a couple of punches blocked by Skog.
Skog tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
Skog is working Puzo over against the cage.
Puzo can't find room to land a body shot as Skog controls the action.
Skog lands a left hand.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Puzo.
Skog lands with a short shot to the head. #BC2#
Puzo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Skog throws a lazy right hand but Puzo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Puzo is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Skog works the jab nicely.
Puzo lands a nice looking body shot.
Skog shoots for a double leg takedown but Puzo sprawls well. He's pushed Skog's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Skog shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Skog is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Puzo can do to turn this around?
Puzo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Skog.
Puzo connects with a body shot.
Puzo scores with a nice strike.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Skog keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Puzo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Puzo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Puzo moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Skog misses with an uppercut
letting Puzo counter with a right hand.
Skog uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Puzo.
Puzo throws a body shot but no joy.
A little feinted left hand from Skog on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Puzo swinging wildly here.
A head kick misses from Puzo.
Puzo takes one to the side of the head.
Skog throws a quick inside leg kick.
Skog throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Puzo on the side of the head.
Nice takedown defense from Puzo. No joy for Skog on that attempt.
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 Dan Skog will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Skog misses with a hook.
Puzo misses with a straight right.
Skog displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Puzo throws out the jab.
Puzo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Skog was well out of range. Poor timing from Puzo.#CL#
Skog gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Puzo. #BC2#
Puzo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Skog ducks under a wild hook from Puzo.
Skog blocks the body kick.
Puzo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Skog.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puzo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A low kick from Skog misses
and Skog takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Puzo throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Skog's head.#CL#
Skog gets a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Skog. #T1#
Puzo takes a shot to the head.
Skog working aggressively here.
Skog lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Puzo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Puzo blocks a body shot from Skog.
Puzo lands with a short shot to the head. #BC#
Skog escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Skog pushes Puzo up against the cage in a clinch.
Puzo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Puzo misses with a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Puzo. #BC#
Skog breaks from the clinch.
Skog throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Skog looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A swing and a miss from Puzo.
Puzo swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T2#
Puzo connects with a good right hand that stumbles Skog. Skog circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
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!
Puzo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Skog moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Puzo's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Skog connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Puzo scrambles back to his feet.
Skog throws a body punch but Puzo moves out of range. #CL#
Skog moves into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Skog.
Skog fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Skog tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Puzo. #BC2#
Puzo breaks from the clinch.
A bone on bone clash there as Puzo blocks the leg kick.
Mario Puzo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Skog misses with a hook. Puzo ducked under it nicely.
Puzo 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.#T3#
Skog tries to move into range but Puzo moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Puzo throws an off balance right hand
and Skog counters with an outside leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Skog. Beautiful body shot.
Puzo throws a body shot but no joy.
Skog throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Puzo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Puzo lands with a nice body punch.
Skog lands an overhand right.
Skog lands a nice leg kick that just misses Puzo's sensitive parts.
Puzo misses with a hook to the body
and Skog counters with a straight right hand.
Nice shot lands for Skog.
Puzo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Skog stuns Puzo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Puzo wants to clinch up but Skog keeps it at a distance.
Skog misses with a lunging right hand
and Puzo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #KD2#
Puzo sends Skog crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Puzo is motioning to the referee to let Skog up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Dan Skog is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#ROC2#
Skog is rocked!#T4#
Skog throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Oh Skog is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CL#
Skog rushes Puzo and presses him up against the cage.
A short right from Puzo.
Puzo lands a big right hand that drops Skog! The killer instinct kicks in and Puzo finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Puzo!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mario Puzo!
In his post fight interview, Mario Puzo started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 18, 2017

#R1#
Cash uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Skog.
Cash on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Skog. Skog obviously looking to wear him down.
Skog connects with a leg kick. Cash looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Cash bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jab, jab by Skog - just one landing.
Cash ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cash uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Skog.
Skog tries a head kick but it misses.
Skog with a nice cross.
Cash walks into a stiff left hand from Skog.
Cash fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Skog on the side of the head.
Cash fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Skog manages to avoid it.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Skog - that will leave a mark!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cash checks a leg kick nicely.
Skog cracks Cash with a right hand to the side of the head.
Skog has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Cash just misses with a punch to the body. #T1##CL2#
Skog rushes Cash and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Skog lands with a light punch inside.
Cash has a couple of punches blocked by Skog. #BC#
Cash pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Skog thuds his right hand into Cash's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A slapping leg kick lands for Skog.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cash. Skog does a little dance to reset his feet.
Skog ducks under a wild hook from Cash.
Cash looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Skog delivers a nice body kick.
Skog fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cash.
Skog moves away from the strike by Cash.
Skog throws out a counter right but Cash avoids it with no problem.
A head kick misses from Skog.
Skog buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Skog thumps Cash with a low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Skog with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Cash throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T2#
Cash lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Skog at a distance.
Skog cracks the inside of Cash's front leg.
Cash just misses with a punch to the body.
Ronie Cash is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Skog.
Cash takes one to the side of the head.
Good exchange - Skog coming out on top.
Left hook, right uppercut from Cash.
A jab from Cash does it's job there.
Cash checks a leg kick nicely.
Nice body kick from Skog.
Skog explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Skog. Cash shrugs it off though.
Cash swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cash tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Skog was well out of range. Poor timing from Cash.#T3#
Skog throws a head kick but Cash moves out of range.
Good shot there by Skog.
Skog avoids a punch combination nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cash. Skog does a little dance to reset his feet.
Skog throws a leg kick that misses.
Cash avoids a kick to the body.
Cash moves into range and connects with a jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Skog as he connects with a hook.
Skog misses with a wild combination.
Cash throwing a counter right hand but Skog manages to avoid it.
Skog moves into range and connects with a jab.
Skog misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
A big left from Skog misses.
Cash lands with a right hand.
Skog connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice inside leg kick there by Skog. That's going to slow Cash down.
Skog scores with a crisp jab that stopped Cash in his tracks.
Skog misses with a wild combination.
Skog throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cash throws a good cross that connects.
Skog avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cash fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Skog looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Skog keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Skog is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Cash had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Skog lands a slapping body shot.
Skog scores with a punch to the head.
Skog connects with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dan Skog dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
A big right from Skog misses.
As Skog looks to move away, Cash throws a big counter combo but Skog just gets out of the way.
Skog misses with a straight right.
Cash throws a body shot but no joy.
Cash throws a hook but Skog avoids it easily.
Skog keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cash.#TD2#
Cash tries to sprawl but Skog drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Skog lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Skog trying to mount his opponent but Cash defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cash blocking the ground and pound attempt from Skog. #T1#
Skog wants to free his trapped foot but Cash is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Cash is trying to get back to full guard.
Skog not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Skog lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Cash is staying active underneath Skog, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2#
Skog is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cash is just riding it out for now. Skog eventually gives up the hold.
Skog missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Skog has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Skog is thwarting Cash's attempts to control the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Skog is controlling the pace. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Cash misses the target.
Skog looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Skog fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Skog throws out a loose jab but Cash uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dan Skog seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Skog tries to land a front kick but Cash steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
It looked like Cash was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Skog.
Skog lunges at Cash with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cash's hand.
Skog lands with a slapping head kick.
Skog catches Cash with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Skog connects with a solid leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Skog.
Cash scores with a jab. Skog acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Cash misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
Skog is looking to land body kicks.
Cash misses with a looping left.
Skog pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cash is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Skog takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cash steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Skog.
Cash takes a swing at Skog's ribcage but misses.
Cash shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Skog misses with a straight left.
Cash slips a straight right by Skog.
Cash was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL2#
Skog clinches with his opponent.
A head punch on the inside from Skog fails to land.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Skog is leaning against Cash and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Cash throws a punch but it's blocked by Skog.
Skog tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cash's elbow.
Skog lands an uppercut.
Skog lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dan Skog 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#
Skog looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Cash swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Skog.
Dan Skog seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Skog fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Cash on the side of the head.
Cash dips to his left and cracks Skog with an uppercut!
A big right from Cash misses.
Cash misses the jab.
Skog throws a body shot but no joy.
Cash thows a left - swing and a miss!
Skog thinks about the counter body kick.
Cash avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cash misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skog misses with a kick to the body.
A quick step to the side and Cash tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cash lands with an uppercut that bounces Skog off the cage and back into range.
Skog misses with an uppercut. Cash saw that one coming.
Good leg kick by Skog there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud. #T1#
Skog looks to land a body kick but Cash moved away.
Cash was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cash throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Skog misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cash wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#TD2#
Skog throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Cash was covering up waiting for the punch and Skog finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Cash is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Skog advances position into side control!
Skog has control of an arm but Cash manages to advance to Skog's back!
Ronie Cash has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##SUB#
Skog defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Skog just trying to survive but Cash is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Skog's corner are yelling at him, telling him to just focus on controlling Cash's hands.#SUB#
Cash is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cash doesn't have the hooks in and Skog manages to turn into his guard. #T3#
Skog with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Skog has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Skog working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Cash utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Skog makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Skog slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Dan Skog has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cash manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Skog working the head and body with strikes.
Skog trying to mount his opponent but Cash defends it.
Dan Skog is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Skog takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Skog is looking to advance position but Cash won't allow it.
Skog is taking a breather. Cash says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Skog's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dan Skog comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Skog 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dan Skog!

Event: GKNY 117 - Shakhbulat vs River
Date: Feb 18, 2017

#R1#
Firm throws a hook but Skog blocks it.
Firm throws out a loose jab but Skog uses good head movement to avoid it.
Skog throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Firm appears to be looking for a big counter.
Skog bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Skog has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Firm fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Skog on the side of the head.
Firm throws a body shot but no joy. #TD2#
Skog bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Firm is trying to improve his position.
Skog lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Firm is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Skog off and has taken his back!
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!
I really don't envy Skog right now. #SUB#
Skog is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Firm gets his way!
Will Firm go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position? #T1##SUB#
Firm is looking for the choke from the back position but Skog is controlling his hands well.
Skog can't escape the position. #SUB#
Skog defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Skog holding both Firm 's hands and preventing any damage.
Skog is trying to break free.
Firm seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Skog trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Skog rolls, trying to escape but Firm keeps control of the position.
Skog trying to control the hands but Firm breaks the grip.
Firm has the hooks in. Skog is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB#
Firm is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Skog knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Skog for a finish.
Firm is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position. #SUB#
Firm looking for the RNC.
You can see the frustration on Skog's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later. #T3##SUB#
Skog is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Firm gets his way! #SUB#
Firm is persistently looking for the submission but Skog is defending it well.
Firm gets his hands free as Skog looks to control.
Skog looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Firm is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #SUB#
Firm patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#T4##SUB#
Firm working for the choke. #SUB#
Firm tightening his grip on Skog, looking for the choke. #SUB#
Firm is looking for the choke from the back position but Skog is controlling his hands well.
Skog turns into Firm and is now in his guard.
Skog slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Firm keeping moving, preventing Skog from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dante Firm dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Firm lands the left hand.
Firm needs to keep his hands up - Skog had a free shot at his head there.
Firm sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A jab from Skog does it's job there.
Firm throws a big shot that misses.
Skog throws a hook to the side of Firm's head but Firm sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Firm misses with an uppercut. Skog saw that one coming.
Firm walks into a stiff left hand from Skog.
Firm swings widly with a right hand
enabling Skog to counter with a crisp jab.
Firm misses with a series of wild punches.
Skog only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Skog will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Skog uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Firm.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Skog shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Firm displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Skog throws out the jab.
Skog scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T1#
Skog throws a quick inside leg kick.
Firm on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Firm getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Good shot there by Skog.
Firm swings for the body but Skog moves out of range.
Skog with the counter takedown but Firm avoids it easily.
Firm works Skog's body with a nice hook.
Firm misses the shot to the body.
Skog throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Skog uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Firm.
Skog doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Firm throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Skog sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A bone on bone clash there as Firm blocks the leg kick.
Dan Skog seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Firm avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Firm takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Firm missing with a left hand there. Skog was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Skog uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Firm. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Skog tests Firm's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Firm lands a head shot.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Skog. Firm shrugs it off though.
Firm checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Good leg kick by Skog there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Skog dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Firm. That did some damage!
A chopping leg kick lands by Skog.
Skog moves away from the strike by Firm.
Skog with the counter takedown but Firm avoids it easily.
Skog throws a nice outside leg kick.
Firm jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Skog fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Firm checks it well.
Firm was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Skog scores with the left hand. Firm knows he should have avoided that one.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Skog.
Firm swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T3#
Firm lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Firm tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Firm pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Firm on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Skog misses with a shot to the body
and Firm counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Skog throws out a powerful jab.
Firm gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A swing and a miss from Firm.
Skog moves away from the strike by Firm.
Firm just misses with a punch to the body.
Skog lands a nice looking body shot.
Firm throws an overhand right that lands on Skog's shoulder, as Skog tries to avoid the shot.
Firm throws a shot from downtown. Skog moves away and avoids 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!
Firm misses the shot to the body.
Firm stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Skog.
The fighters circling - Firm throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T4#
Firm ducks right into an uppercut from Skog.
Nice body kick from Skog.
Firm throws the left hand but Skog avoids the punch easily.
Skog throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Firm on the side of the head.
Skog ducks under a wild hook from Firm.
Skog throws a leg kick that is checked
and Firm counters with a nice uppercut.
Skog lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A nice inside leg kick there by Skog. That's going to slow Firm down.
Skog looks to land a right hand but Firm moved out of range.
Firm was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Firm misses with a straight right.
Firm misses with a looping left.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Firm chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Skog can pounce on him.
Skog moves forwards but Firm connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Firm throws a right hand that misses
and Skog counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Firm takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dan Skog showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Skog scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Dante Firm overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Firm slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Firm bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Skog's guard. #REVR#
Firm is fighting to break Skog's control of his arms but Skog is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Firm wants to pass the guard but Skog is keeping the position.
Firm trying to control but Skog is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Firm preventing the sweep.
Firm trying to control the position from guard on top but Skog is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Skog working a defensive guard here.
Skog looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Skog holds on and takes a little breather.
Firm is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Firm being controlled here momentarily. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Skog scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Skog lands a head shot.
Skog has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Skog there as he acknowledges the shot.
Firm lands a glancing blow to the side of Skog's head.
Skog fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Firm looks to land a right hand but Skog moved out of range.
Skog dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Firm. That did some damage!
Firm misses with a looping right.
Skog cracks Firm with a good jab.
Skog throws a wild body kick that Firm sees coming a mile off.
Firm is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Skog pivots, looking for a leg kick but Firm is out of range and Skog settles back down.
Firm tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Skog manages to circle out of the way.
Firm shoots in for a takedown but Skog shows good takedown defense.
A left lands for Firm.#T3#
Skog steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Firm.
Skog slips a jab from Firm.
Skog uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Firm.
Skog misses with a takedown attempt - Firm sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Skog waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Firm.
Firm looks to throw the jab but Skog is out of range.
Skog just misses with a punch to the body.
Firm takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Firm throws a hook but Skog avoids it easily.
Skog walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Firm misses with an uppercut
and Skog counters with an inside leg kick.
Skog uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Firm.
Skog steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Firm.
Firm is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T4#
Skog moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Skog throws a half hearted mid kick.
Skog swings away with a body shot that misses
and Skog takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Skog misses with an uppercut.
Skog moves forwards but Firm connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Firm bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Firm scores with the left hand. Skog knows he should have avoided that one.
Skog slips a straight right by Firm.
Skog throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Firm was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Skog.
Skog misses with a straight right.
Firm ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Skog moves away.
Firm walks into a left hand.
Skog throws the left hand but Firm avoids the punch easily.
Firm takes a swing at Skog's ribcage but misses.

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 Dante Firm.
I think Firm 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dante Firm!
An intense looking Dante Firm took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'I am back.'.

Event: GKNY 113 - Momochi vs Nilsen
Date: Jan 21, 2017

#R1#
Jong Guk throws a hook but Skog avoids it easily.
Skog lets loose with a powerful body kick. Jong Guk will feel that in the morning.
Jong Guk moves out of range of the strikes.#TD2#
Skog shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Jong Guk tries to kick Skog off in order to stand up. Skog Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Jong Guk tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Skog in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Jong Guk knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Skog on the ground.
Skog throws a strike aimed at the side of Jong Guk's head but Jong Guk avoids it well.
We've been hearing good reports from Jong Guk's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Jong Guk is trying to get back to his feet.
Jong Guk on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jong Guk tries to get out of the position.
Jong Guk struggling a bit here.
Skog prevents Jong Guk from escaping the position.
Jong Guk tries to bench press Skog off him but Skog keeps the position. #T1#
Who's going to make the next move?
Skog working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Skog landing strikes.
Skog postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Skog tries to score with some ground and pound. Jong Guk controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jong Guk defending against the ground and pound.
Skog tries to advance to mount but can't.
Jong Guk is looking to reverse the position.
Skog wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jong Guk keeps working.
Jong Guk wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Skog has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T2#
Skog wants to control but Jong Guk is keeping him busy.
Jong Guk wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Jong Guk is looking to reverse the position.#ES#
Jong Guk explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Skog moves out of range as Jong Guk throws a body kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Skog blocks the leg kick.
Jong Guk's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Skog connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jong Guk scrambles back to his feet.
Jong Guk displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Skog throws out the jab.
Jong Guk ducks right into an uppercut from Skog.
Skog chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jong Guk can pounce on him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Skog looks for the body kick but Jong Guk saw that one coming. #T3#
Jong Guk scores with a kick to the body.
Jong Guk throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Skog takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jong Guk fails with an attempt to clinch.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Skog.
Jong Guk scores with a sloppy right hand. Skog should have avoided that one.
Jong Guk looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jong Guk throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jong Guk throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Skog's head.
Jong Guk stuns Skog with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jong Guk throws a push kick but Skog slaps the foot to one side.
Jong Guk tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Skog throws a body punch but Jong Guk moves out of range.
Jong Guk lands a two punch combo.
Skog cracks Jong Guk with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jong Guk lands a nice looking body shot.
Skog throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Skog dives in and grabs Jong Guk's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jong Guk pushes down on Skog's head and hops out.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Skog is defended easily by Jong Guk.
Jong Guk 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.
Skog misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kim Jong Guk dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL#
Jong Guk darts in and clinches Skog up against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jong Guk creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Jong Guk fails to land.
A right hook to the body lands for Skog.
Jong Guk working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jong Guk misses with a hook from the clinch.
Skog swings wildly with an uppercut but Jong Guk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jong Guk is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Skog can do to turn this around?
Skog jumps guard but Jong Guk stands there with Skog around his waist. Skog gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Skog misses with a body punch.
Jong Guk can't find room to land a body shot as Skog controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jong Guk can't find room to land a body shot as Skog controls the action.
A frustrated look appears on Skog's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC2#
Skog breaks from the clinch.
Skog throws a jab but it's blocked by Jong Guk.
Jong Guk moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
Jong Guk looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kim Jong Guk is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Skog misses with a head kick.
Skog throws a body kick that misses.
Skog tries to land a leg kick but Jong Guk saw it coming and moves away.
Skog on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jong Guk. Jong Guk obviously looking to wear him down.
Jong Guk takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jong Guk tried to score with a low kick but Skog checks it.
Jong Guk looks to land a body kick but Skog moved away.
Jong Guk goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Skog replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Jong Guk blocks it well.
Jong Guk throws a body punch but Skog moves out of range.
Kim Jong Guk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD#
Jong Guk lands a big head kick that sends Skog tumbling to the mat! Jong Guk takes a step backwards and waves Skog back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Skog is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jong Guk digs a good hook to Skog's body.
Skog is still on wobbly legs! Can Jong Guk finish him?
Jong Guk swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Skog seems to have recovered his senses.#T2#
Skog misses with a low kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Skog checks a leg kick.
Skog throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jong Guk scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Skog dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Skog looks to land a body kick but Jong Guk moved away.
A little feinted left hand from Jong Guk on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jong Guk thows a body kick. Skog tries to catch it but that hurt him. #CL#
Jong Guk gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jong Guk tries a body shot but Skog blocks it.
Jong Guk scores with a shoulder strike.
Skog blocks a body shot from Jong Guk.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jong Guk.
Jong Guk misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Skog pushes Jong Guk back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jong Guk misses with a body punch.
Jong Guk lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Skog lands with a light punch inside.
Skog tries to work over Jong Guk's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Skog fails to pull guard.
Jong Guk lands a body shot.
Skog is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jong Guk to keep the fight standing.
Kim Jong Guk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Skog.
Nice body punch from Jong Guk - that landed with a thud.
Jong Guk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jong Guk struggles to land a body shot inside as Skog controls his hands. #TD2#
Skog pulls Jong Guk into guard. #SUB2#
Skog looking for a guillotine here but Jong Guk defends easily. #SU#
Jong Guk stands up and waves to Skog to follow him. #T4#
Jong Guk lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jong Guk fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jong Guk lunges at Skog with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Skog's hand.
Jong Guk is looking to wear down Skog with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jong Guk lands a right hook to the body.
Skog keeps the fight on the outside.
Jong Guk takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Jong Guk tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Skog was well out of range. Poor timing from Jong Guk.
Nice uppercut lands for Skog. That snapped Jong Guk's head back.
Kim Jong Guk is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice defenses there by Jong Guk.
Jong Guk scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Skog doesn't seem bothered though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kim Jong Guk dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Skog tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jong Guk was well out of range. Poor timing from Skog.
As Skog tries to get set, Jong Guk tries to push him back and clinch up but Skog manages to avoid the attempt.
Skog ducks right into an uppercut from Jong Guk.
Skog misses with a leg kick.
Skog lands a nice looking body kick.
Skog avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jong Guk lands a nice shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Skog. Jong Guk does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jong Guk appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#CL#
Jong Guk has Skog up against the cage in a clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Skog pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Skog shoots for a double leg takedown but Jong Guk sprawls well. He's pushed Skog's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Skog swings for the body but Jong Guk moves out of range.
Jong Guk throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #T1#
Jong Guk fakes the leg kick and cracks Skog in the body.
Skog avoids the body shot from Jong Guk.
Jong Guk misses with a hook. Skog ducked under it nicely.
Jong Guk 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.
Jong Guk takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Skog looks to land a body kick but Jong Guk moved away.
Skog fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jong Guk misses with a kick to the body.
Skog ducks under a wild hook from Jong Guk.
Skog looks for the body kick but Jong Guk saw that one coming.
Jong Guk is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Skog.
Skog takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Jong Guk avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dan Skog has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Jong Guk thuds a left hand into Skog's body.
Kim Jong Guk is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jong Guk stuns Skog with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big left from Skog misses.
Jong Guk fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Skog takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Skog moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jong Guk fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jong Guk misses with a low kick.
Skog tried to score with a low kick but Jong Guk checks it.
Skog misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jong Guk.
Jong Guk is looking to counter the offense by Skog and move into the clinch.
Skog takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T3#
Skog moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jong Guk tests Skog's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Skog closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A punch lands to the side of Skog 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Skog shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Jong Guk eats them both and turns towards Skog to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
A jab lands there for Jong Guk.
Jong Guk tries to clinch but Skog is having none of it.
Jong Guk throws a nice looking combination but Skog bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Skog chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jong Guk can pounce on him.
Skog shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jong Guk sprawls well. Jong Guk wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Skog gets slowly back to his feet.#T4#
A big right from Skog misses.
Jong Guk feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Skog tries to land a leg kick but Jong Guk saw it coming and moves away.
Jong Guk scores with a shot to the body. #CL#
Jong Guk gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jong Guk misses with a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Jong Guk.
Jong Guk misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jong Guk stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jong Guk lands with a short shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jong Guk.
Jong Guk tries a body shot but Skog blocks it.
Jong Guk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Skog tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jong Guk's elbow.
Jong Guk gets through Skog's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kim Jong Guk showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jong Guk, 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kim Jong Guk!
During a confident post fight interview, Kim Jong Guk thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: GKNY 108 - Guk vs Campbell
Date: Dec 17, 2016

#R1#
Skog moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CUT2#
It looks like Mike McGuire has been cut.
Skog throws a low kick but McGuire moves out of range easily.
Skog jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McGuire closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
McGuire connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Skog tries to land a leg kick but McGuire saw it coming and moves away.
Skog thows a left - swing and a miss!
Skog blocks a low kick nicely.
Skog scores with a nice strike.
Dan Skog seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Skog connects with a single shot there.
McGuire connects with a right hand. Skog shakes it off.
McGuire keeping a good distance there, avoiding the 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!
Skog bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McGuire's head backwards.
McGuire misses with a head kick.
Skog is looking to slow McGuire down with leg kicks.
Jab, jab by McGuire - just one landing.
Skog misses with a body shot.
McGuire dives in for a single leg takedown but Skog sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#T1#
Skog uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Donk. McGuire catches Skog right on the button with a cross.
Skog misses with a low kick.
Skog slips a jab and a cross from McGuire.
Skog throws a leg kick but McGuire moved away.
Skog moves out of range as McGuire throws a body kick.
Skog has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Skog jabs at McGuire's body.
Skog uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McGuire.
McGuire is looking to score with low kicks.
McGuire misses with a low kick.
Skog throws a hook but McGuire blocks it.
A solid leg kick lands there for McGuire.
Skog misses with a body kick.
A slow jab from Skog misses its intended target.
McGuire has been working on his boxing with his coaches at River's Edge Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Skog misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McGuire throws a body shot but no joy. #T2##CL#
McGuire moves into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGuire takes a shot to the head.
Skog pushes McGuire back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Skog lands a hook to the side of the head.
McGuire tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Skog's elbow.
McGuire tries a body shot but Skog blocks it. #BC2#
Skog breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McGuire defending well as Skog loads up on a big left hand.
McGuire went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
McGuire throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Skog misses with a hook
and McGuire counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McGuire avoids the body shot from Skog.
McGuire tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Skog missing with a left hand there. McGuire was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McGuire looks to land a body kick but Skog moved away.
McGuire slips under a jab from Skog.
A big left from Skog misses. #T3#
Skog moves out of range of the body kick from McGuire.
McGuire keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McGuire tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Skog cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McGuire thuds his shin into the meat of Skog's side.
McGuire lands with an uppercut that bounces Skog off the cage and back into range.
Skog checks a low kick from McGuire.
Skog looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
McGuire wants to clinch up but Skog keeps it at a distance.
Skog now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
McGuire scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jab from McGuire.
Skog misses the shot to the body.
Decent striking displayed by McGuire there.#ROC#
Skog is rocked!
Skog cracks McGuire with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Skog is still on wobbly legs! Can McGuire finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slapping leg kick lands for Skog.
Skog seems to have recovered his senses.
Skog throws a chopping leg kick but McGuire manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
McGuire tries to clinch but Skog is having none of it. #T4#
McGuire drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Skog misses with a body punch
and McGuire counters with an outside leg kick.
Skog takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Skog lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McGuire circles away quickly and effectively.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Skog.
Skog has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McGuire.
McGuire keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
McGuire throws a body kick that misses.
McGuire tries to clinch there but Skog circles away.
Skog throws out a loose jab but McGuire uses good head movement to avoid it.
Skog throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Skog swings for the body but McGuire moves out of range.
McGuire avoids the head kick by Skog.
Skog misses with a wild body shot.
McGuire lands a right hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Dan Skog will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mike McGuire's cut.
That's time! McGuire's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
McGuire throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
McGuire motions for Skog to come forward. McGuire throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Skog checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Skog throws a looping overhand right but McGuire ducks down to avoid it.
McGuire will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Skog misses with a low kick.
McGuire takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Skog lunges at McGuire with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McGuire's hand.
Skog misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGuire.
Skog throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McGuire swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Skog is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McGuire.
Dan Skog seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skog fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McGuire has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
McGuire scores with a hook to the body. Skog takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McGuire moves out of range of the body kick from Skog.
McGuire drops down looking for a counter takedown but Skog sprawls and moves away.
Skog throws a hook but McGuire avoids it easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Skog. #T1#
Skog throws a jab when McGuire was well out of range.
Skog checks a low kick from McGuire.
A decent looking body kick lands there for McGuire.
Skog lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
McGuire fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Skog is out of range.
McGuire keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Skog.
McGuire is looking to counter the offense by Skog and move into the clinch.#CL#
Skog tries to keep at a distance but McGuire has taken the fight into the clinch.
McGuire crunches a lovely knee into Skog's ribcage.
Skog is breathing heavily.
McGuire lands a body punch in the clinch.
Skog misses with a short punch on the inside.
McGuire misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McGuire works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
McGuire lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Skog blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McGuire is struggling to control the position.
McGuire cracks Skog with a nice body shot.#T2#
McGuire lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGuire is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Skog pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Skog blocks an elbow strike.
Skog avoids the elbow strike from McGuire, against the cage.
McGuire blocking some punches.
McGuire lands with a right to the head. #TD#
McGuire has hold of one of Skog's legs. Skog is fighting the takedown attempt but McGuire gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
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.
Skog keeping moving, preventing McGuire from controlling successfully.
McGuire postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Skog is trying to control the position from the bottom.
McGuire throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Skog works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T3#
Skog tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Skog not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McGuire won't allow Skog to sweep him here.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Skog utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McGuire trying to control but Skog is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Skog connects with a body shot that sends McGuire's belly button to the back.
Skog throws out a loose jab but McGuire uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD#
Skog gets caught flat footed, as McGuire shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
McGuire preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Skog working a defensive guard here.
Skog wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Skog managing to control the position.
McGuire throws a big right hand that misses.
Skog not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Skog manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McGuire manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
McGuire seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
McGuire trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike McGuire dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mike McGuire's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
McGuire checks a leg kick.
McGuire misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Skog.
Skog avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McGuire waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Skog.
McGuire throws a head kick but Skog moves out of range.
Skog pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McGuire throws a quick counter kick to the body but Skog avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Skog. McGuire does a little dance to reset his feet.
McGuire appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
McGuire pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McGuire throws a body shot but no joy.
Skog replies with a solid counter kick to the body but McGuire blocks it well.#CL#
McGuire rushes Skog and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice right hand lands inside from Skog. #BC#
McGuire breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McGuire slips under a jab from Skog.
McGuire appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Some wild striking there from McGuire. #T1#
Skog dips to his left and cracks McGuire with an uppercut!
A jab from Skog misses.
McGuire scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Skog throws a low kick but McGuire avoids it.
McGuire appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Skog throws out a loose jab but McGuire uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGuire drops down looking for a counter takedown but Skog sprawls and moves away.
McGuire looks for a takedown but Skog sprawls well.
Skog circles away from the clinch attempt.
Skog moves into range and connects with a jab.
Both fighters circling a little - McGuire finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Skog swings widly with a right hand
and McGuire counters with an inside leg kick.
Skog misses the jab.
Skog jabs McGuire to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Skog throws a leg kick that is checked#CL#
and McGuire moves into the clinch.#T2##BC2#
Skog's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Skog misses with a wild body shot.
Skog throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Skog steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from McGuire. That one must have hurt.
Skog throws a body kick that misses.
Skog throws a body punch but McGuire moves out of range.
Skog takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McGuire is looking to clinch but Skog is avoiding it.
Skog throws a shot from downtown. McGuire moves away and avoids it.
Skog throws a lazy body kick
and McGuire counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Skog takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McGuire defending well as Skog loads up on a big left hand.
McGuire with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Skog dips to his left and cracks McGuire with an uppercut!
McGuire checks a low kick from Skog.#T3#
Skog takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Skog connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Skog tries to score with a low kick but McGuire moves his leg out of the way.
McGuire lands with an overhand left.
McGuire tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Skog misses with a low kick.
McGuire dives in for a single leg takedown but Skog sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
McGuire scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Skog misses with a wild body shot.
Skog shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as McGuire sprawls well. McGuire wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Skog gets slowly back to his feet.
McGuire stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T4#
Skog takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Skog connects with an inside leg kick.
McGuire uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Skog has time to react.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Skog fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McGuire is out of range.
Skog goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
McGuire tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McGuire scores with a shot to the body.
McGuire uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Skog.
McGuire lands a jab to Skog's midsection.
McGuire with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Skog throws a push kick but McGuire slaps the foot to one side.
McGuire takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Skog fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGuire manages to avoid it.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Mike McGuire.
I think McGuire 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike McGuire!
Mike McGuire really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Urban Fighter logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: GKNY 95 - Campbell v Skog
Date: Oct 19, 2016

#R1#
Campbell throws a looping overhand right but Skog ducks down to avoid it.
Skog lands a nice looking body shot.
Campbell looks to throw the jab but Skog is out of range.
Campbell throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Skog swings for the body but Campbell moves out of range.
Skog throws a big shot that misses.
Skog attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Skog connects with a looping right hand.
Skog tries a low kick but Campbell avoids it.
Campbell displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Skog throws out the jab.
Dan Skog seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Campbell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Campbell throws a shot from downtown. Skog moves away and avoids it.
Campbell looks to score with a jab to the body but Skog is just out of range.
Skog lands a slapping body shot.
Skog jabs at Campbell's body.
Campbell has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Den of Tears (22 coaches) in the buildup to the fight.
Campbell lands a body shot. #T1#
Skog wants to slow Campbell down by chopping away at his legs.
Campbell throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Skog sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Skog has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Skog lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Campbell looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Skog throws a jab but it's blocked by Campbell.
Skog lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Skog 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 Campbell has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Campbell and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Campbell with a hook.
Campbell wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Skog uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Campbell.#TD#
Campbell throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Skog was covering up waiting for the punch and Campbell finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Skog working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Campbell.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Campbell wants to control from the top but Skog keeps moving. #T2#
Skog wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Campbell with a flurry of punches that miss.
Campbell lands a couple of digs.
Skog trying to control the position here.
Skog is trying to control the position but Campbell postures up.
Campbell working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Campbell engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Campbell wants to control from the top but Skog keeps moving.
Campbell tries to free his leg and advance position but Skog is retaining full guard. #T3#
Campbell connects with a couple of short punches.
Skog is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Campbell throws a big right hand that misses.
Campbell wants to control from the top but Skog keeps moving.
Campbell wants to pass the guard but Skog is keeping the position.
Campbell lands a couple of elbows.
Campbell works over Skog with some ground and pound from guard.
Skog manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Campbell manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Skog seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T4#
Campbell keeping moving, preventing Skog from controlling successfully.
Campbell is trying to keep Skog in close.
Skog trying to control the position from guard on top but Campbell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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 Stephen Campbell will probably get the nod.
That's time! Campbell's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Campbell misses with a straight left.
Skog punishes Campbell's body with a nice straight punch.
Skog lands with an uppercut that bounces Campbell off the cage and back into range.
Campbell misses with a low kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Campbell.
Campbell throws a half hearted mid kick.
Skog throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Campbell on the side of the head.
Campbell smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Campbell takes a swing at Skog's ribcage but misses.
Skog stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nice shot by Skog.
A looping hook to the body misses from Campbell. Skog does a little dance to reset his feet.
Skog throws out a counter right but Campbell avoids it with no problem.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Skog looks to land a left hand but Campbell moved out of range nicely.
Skog dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Campbell. That did some damage!
Skog bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Campbell throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Skog throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Campbell scores with a body shot.
Campbell avoids the body shot from Skog.
Campbell jabs Skog right on the nose. Skog blinks but takes it well.
Campbell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Skog looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Campbell is fending him off so far but Skog persists. Nope, Campbell circles away and we're back to standing.
Skog throws a leg kick but Campbell sees it coming and moves out of range.
Campbell chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Skog can pounce on him.
Skog tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Campbell was well out of range. Poor timing from Skog.
Skog connects with a leg kick. Campbell looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Skog ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Campbell throws a lazy right hand but Skog sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A jab from Campbell misses.
Skog looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A big left from Campbell misses. #T2#
Campbell takes one to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Some bone on bone action there as Skog checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Campbell checks a low kick from Skog.
Campbell is looking to counter punch.
Campbell shoots for a double leg takedown but Skog sprawls well. He's pushed Campbell's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Campbell jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Skog throws a head kick that misses.
Skog tries a low kick but Campbell avoids it.
Skog misses the jab.
Campbell connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Skog slips a straight right by Campbell.
Dan Skog seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Skog ducks right into an uppercut from Campbell.
Campbell uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Skog.
Campbell moves out of range of the body kick from Skog.
Good shot there by Campbell.#T3#
Skog throws a leg kick that misses.
Campbell was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Skog throws a hook but Campbell blocks it.
Skog slips a jab from Campbell.
Skog throws a leg kick but Campbell checks it.
Campbell half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Skog misses with a wild body shot.
Campbell lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Skog at a distance.
Campbell avoids a kick to the body.
Skog throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Campbell shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Skog sprawls well. Skog wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Campbell gets slowly back to his feet.
Campbell scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T4#
Skog swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Skog misses with an attempted mid kick.
Campbell misses with a jab to the body
and Skog counters with a nice uppercut.
Skog throws a leg kick but Campbell sees it coming and moves out of range. #TD#
Campbell closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Skog to the mat! Skog manages to get full guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Campbell scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Campbell trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Skog tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Skog working a defensive guard here.
Skog can't keep his opponent in guard - Campbell advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Campbell working the head and body with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Dan Skog will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Campbell takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Campbell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Skog was well out of range. Poor timing from Campbell.
Skog looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Skog.
Campbell misses the shot to the body.
Skog lands with a right hand.
Skog looks to score with a jab to the body but Campbell is just out of range.
Campbell takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#TD#
Campbell fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Skog sprawls well initially but Campbell persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Skog trying to control from the bottom.
Skog is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Campbell is looking for a kimura but Skog is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Campbell to get the leverage.
Campbell is nestled in close to Skog, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Skog makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Skog.#T1#
Campbell wants to control from the top but Skog keeps moving.
Stephen Campbell overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Campbell pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Skog is keeping the position for now.
Skog looking to hit a scissor sweep but Campbell is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Skog is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Campbell scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Skog is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Campbell lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Skog is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Campbell lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Campbell trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Campbell scoring with some ground and pound.
Skog avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Campbell trying to control but Skog is working from the bottom.
Campbell postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Skog bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Campbell's guard. #REVB##T3#
Campbell wants to control the position but Skog says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Skog is trying to control the action in half guard but Campbell is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Skog takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Skog looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Skog uses his free foot to push down on Campbell's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Campbell.
Campbell slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Skog thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Campbell's head.
Skog prevents Campbell from improving his position.#T4#
Campbell is not content to let Skog control the position.
Skog trying to pass the guard but Campbell defending well.
Skog is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Campbell is refusing to be controlled, as Skog sits in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dan Skog.
I think Skog 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Dan Skog!

Event: GKNY 85 - Campbell v Reilly
Date: Aug 13, 2016

#R1#
Skog misses the shot to the body.
McGuire takes one to the chin there.
McGuire swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Skog jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Skog keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McGuire throws a leg kick but Skog moved away.
A little feinted left hand from Skog on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Skog lands a leg kick that knocks McGuire off balance momentarily.
Skog throws a lazy body kick #TD2#
and McGuire counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by McGuire.
McGuire looking to pass the guard.
Skog is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
McGuire is trying is best to control the position here.
McGuire makes his way to full guard. A much better position for McGuire.
Skog controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T1#
McGuire trying to control the position.
Skog won't allow McGuire to sweep him here. #SUB2#
McGuire working for a triangle but Skog defends it easily.
McGuire pulls Skog in to control the position.
Skog is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Skog has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
McGuire wants to hit a switch here but Skog passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for McGuire there!
McGuire can't escape the position. #T3#
McGuire is still trying to improve position.
McGuire sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Skog in particular looking to stall.
Skog missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
McGuire tries to get to full guard but Skog has control of the leg.
McGuire gets full guard.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Skog content to stall in guard here.
Skog looking to sit in guard and control but McGuire gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
McGuire stopping the sweep attempt from Skog.
McGuire working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McGuire is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
McGuire is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mike McGuire will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Skog throws a leg kick
and McGuire counters with a left to the body.
McGuire fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Skog manages to avoid it.
Skog is looking for a counter combo.
McGuire throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Skog sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McGuire misses with a looping left.
A lazy body kick from Skog #TD2#
and McGuire counters with a single leg into guard. Skog didn't expect that.
McGuire missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McGuire lands a couple of elbows.
Skog keeping full guard, as McGuire tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Skog works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Skog working a defensive guard here.
Skog is really struggling to control McGuire but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T1#
Skog has McGuire pulled in close to control his posture.
McGuire wants to control from the top but Skog keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sloppy strikes from McGuire. Those never looked like landing.
McGuire looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Skog on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Skog throws a body punch but McGuire moves out of range.
McGuire drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Skog defends it well.
McGuire dodges the punch combination from Skog.
Skog swings for the body but McGuire moves out of range. #T2#
Skog feints and then cracks McGuire's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McGuire down.
McGuire blocks the body kick.
McGuire swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Skog uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McGuire.
Skog connects with a solid leg kick.
Mike McGuire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGuire gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A swing and a miss from Skog.
Skog looks for the body kick but McGuire saw that one coming.
McGuire blocks the body kick.
McGuire checks a low kick from Skog.
McGuire avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Skog slips a jab from McGuire.
Skog looks to score with a jab to the body but McGuire is just out of range.
McGuire changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Skog has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McGuire.
Skog has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Skog there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nice defenses there by Skog.
A low kick from Skog misses
and McGuire finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Skog throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
McGuire fails with a takedown attempt.
McGuire has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McGuire looks to land a body kick but Skog moved away.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Skog, right into the meat.
McGuire tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McGuire takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Skog moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
McGuire closes the distance looking to clinch
and Skog counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T4#
Skog misses with a shot to the body
and McGuire counters with a left to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A leg kick checked by McGuire.
Skog defending well as McGuire loads up on a big left hand.
McGuire loads up on a big right hand but Skog slips the punch.
An inside leg kick lands from McGuire.
Skog dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Skog misses with a body kick.
McGuire is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Skog with a body shot.
McGuire gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Skog misses with a low kick.
McGuire with the counter takedown but Skog avoids it easily.
McGuire looks to land a right hand but Skog moved out of range.
Skog is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
McGuire feints and then cracks Skog's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Skog down.
Skog stuns McGuire with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike McGuire showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
A kick lands to the mid section there for McGuire.
McGuire buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as McGuire checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
McGuire throws a body shot but no joy.
Skog swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Skog swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Skog walks into a straight right hand from McGuire.
McGuire tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McGuire tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Skog was well out of range. Poor timing from McGuire.
McGuire looks to land a left hand but Skog moved out of range nicely.
Mike McGuire seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire thumps Skog with a low kick.
Skog throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McGuire tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters circling - McGuire throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Skog takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T1#
Skog uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McGuire.
McGuire ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Skog moves away.
Skog lands with a kick to the ribs.
Skog misses with a jab to the body #TD2#
and McGuire counters with a shoot takedown. Skog fights it but they end up in guard.
McGuire trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Skog tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Skog is trying to keep McGuire in close.
McGuire landing with the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McGuire preventing the sweep.
McGuire wants to control from the top but Skog keeps moving.
Dan Skog has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
McGuire works over Skog with some ground and pound from guard.
McGuire is stalling in the full guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw McGuire working his ground and pound in the gym.
Skog wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and McGuire is now in half guard.
McGuire sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Skog defending well though.
Skog keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T3#
McGuire stalling.
Skog slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Mike McGuire is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Skog looking for a sweep. Not yet Skog, not yet.
McGuire throws an elbow that misses. Skog uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in McGuire's guard. Nice move by Skog!#REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
McGuire has an active guard here but Skog has managed to pass into half guard. #T4#
Skog slows the pace down in half guard.
McGuire trying to control here.
McGuire is looking to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Skog lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mike McGuire comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McGuire 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: GKNY 80 - Kinshaw v Donalds
Date: Jul 16, 2016

#R1#
Skog throws a push kick but Campbell slaps the foot to one side.
Campbell changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Skog throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Campbell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Skog manages to avoid it.
Skog throws a fast counter high kick but Campbell manages to duck under it in time.
Campbell misses with a few strikes there.
Skog swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Campbell checks a low kick from Skog.
Campbell jabs Skog to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Skog pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Campbell takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Skog scores with a kick to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Campbell clobbers Skog with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Skog swings for the body but Campbell moves out of range.
Skog turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Skog misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Campbell takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T1#
Campbell fails with an attempt to clinch.
Skog has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Skog swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Campbell wants to land a leg kick but Skog is out of range.
Campbell scores with a leg kick. #TD2#
Skog dives in and scores a takedown into Campbell's guard.
Campbell keeping full guard, as Skog tries to pass.
Campbell is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Skog tries to free his leg and advance position but Campbell is retaining full guard.
Campbell tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Campbell is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T2#
Skog controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Skog swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Campbell counters with a nice uppercut.
Campbell throws a wild body kick that Skog sees coming a mile off.
Skog lands with a kick to the ribs. #T3#
Campbell avoids a kick to the body.
Skog scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Campbell looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Skog connects with a leg kick. Campbell looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Campbell throws a nice looking combination but Skog bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Skog walks into a straight right hand from Campbell.
Skog fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Campbell.
Skog stuffs the takedown.
Skog displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Campbell throws out the jab.
Campbell throws a head kick but Skog moves out of range.
Skog on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Campbell throws a shot from downtown. Skog moves away and avoids it.#CL2#
Skog fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Campbell, pushing him back against the cage.
Skog stalling against the cage.
Skog fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Skog fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Campbell lands a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Skog creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Campbell misses with a short punch on the inside.
Skog lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Campbell backwards.
Skog misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Skog scores with a hook to the body.
Campbell lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Skog.
Skog stalls.
Campbell has Skog pushed against the cage.
Skog lands with a right to the head.
Skog wants to break the clinch but can't.
Campbell throws a head punch that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dan Skog dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Skog keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Campbell.
Campbell throws a sloppy body shot
and Skog counters with a straight right hand.
Skog fails to land with a series of punches.
Skog attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Skog looks to land a right hand but Campbell moved out of range.
Skog looks for the body kick but Campbell saw that one coming.
Skog fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Campbell on the side of the head.
Campbell looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Campbell checks a low kick from Skog.
Skog throws a leg kick
and Campbell counters with a left and a right that stings Skog.
Skog thows a left - swing and a miss!
A telegraphed right hand from Campbell misses the target.
Skog looks to land a body kick but Campbell moved away.
Campbell checks a leg kick. #T1#
Campbell lands a body shot.
Skog pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Skog thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Campbell if he has to take too many more of those.
Skog gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD#
and Campbell counters with a nice double leg into side control. Skog won't be happy with that.
Campbell is looking to take a break and control but Skog is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Skog is looking for a sweep.
Skog is still trying to improve position.
Campbell grinds an elbow into Skog's temple.
Skog gets back to half guard.
Skog is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
Nice strikes from Campbell there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Skog is trying to maintain the position but Campbell is very close to passing his half guard.
Skog taking some punishment here, with Campbell in his half guard.
Skog is not content to let Campbell control the position.
Campbell throwing shots but Skog is blocking nicely.
Campbell is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Campbell pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Campbell connects with a couple of good shots from mount. #T3#
Skog wants to hold on but Campbell pushes him away.
Campbell with a couple of short strikes.
Skog is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Skog is in all sorts of trouble here.
Skog is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Skog is bucking up trying to escape but Campbell cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Campbell tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Campbell connects with a couple of good shots from mount. #ROC#
Skog is rocked!
Campbell dominating with strikes here.
Skog is still in real trouble! Can Campbell finish him?
Skog in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Skog really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #T4#
Campbell punishing his opponent with strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Campbell looking to control and managing it successfully.
Campbell looking to control but Skog is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Campbell loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Skog scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Campbell land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Campbell stands and salutes the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stephen Campbell!
Stephen Campbell is the new welterweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Stephen Campbell thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: GKNY 75 - Monk v Powell
Date: Jun 11, 2016

#R1#
Skog scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nice shot lands for Dall.
Dall connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dall misses with a looping right.
Skog throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Skog scores with a nice right hand.
Dan Skog seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dall throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Skog, right into the meat.
Skog throws a leg kick which misses Dall's front leg but catches the back leg as Dall tries to avoid it.
Skog ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dall moves away.
Skog dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A combination from Dall does no damage.
Dall blocks a head kick by Skog.
As Skog backs away, Dall returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dall 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 Skog has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Skog and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Skog connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T1#
Dall cracks a nice hook into Skog's ribs.
Dall looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dall slips under a jab.
Skog scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Dall fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Skog looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#TD#
Dall fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Skog sprawls well initially but Dall persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Skog is trying to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Dall in particular looking to stall.
Skog is trying to control but can't.
Dall is looking to advance position but Skog won't allow it. #T2#
Dall wants to lay and pray for a moment but Skog keeps working.
Skog makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Skog.
Skog looking for a sweep. Not yet Skog, not yet.
Dall wants to control from the top but Skog keeps moving.
Skog keeping full guard, as Dall tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Skog looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T3#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Skog holds on and takes a little breather. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Skog misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dall.
Dall throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Skog's corner calls for a 1-2. Skog obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Dall fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Skog is out of range.
Skog let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Dall pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It seemed like Skog was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dall ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Skog moves away.
Dall tries for a takedown but Skog circles away easily
and Skog counters with an outside leg kick.
Dall bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Skog's head backwards.
Skog goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Dall changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Skog fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T4#
Skog pivots, looking for a leg kick but Dall is out of range and Skog settles back down.
Skog tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Skog finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
An inside leg kick from Dall misses. #TD2#
Skog looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Dall isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Skog stacks Dall on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Skog!
Dall is not content to let Skog control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dan Skog dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Skog lets loose with a powerful body kick. Dall will feel that in the morning.
Skog lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#CL2#
Skog moves into the clinch.
Skog lands a right hand.
Dall blocks a body shot from Skog. #TD#
Dall manages to pull guard.
Dall keeping full guard, as Skog tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Skog got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dall has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Skog has managed to get both his arms back between Dall's legs - danger averted.
Skog's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T1##SUB#
Dall is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Skog is aware though and is defending well.
Skog is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Dall looking to control.
Dall wants to sweep here but Skog controlling him for the moment.
Skog has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Skog controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dall dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dall misses with a kick to the body. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Skog scores with a hook to the body. Dall takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Skog tries to land a front kick but Dall steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Skog throws a solid leg kick but Dall takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Skog.
Skog swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Skog misses with a looping left.
Dall slips a jab and a cross from Skog.
Skog cracks Dall with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Skog's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Skog duly obliges.
A low kick from Skog misses
and Dall counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A decent looking cross lands there for Dall.
Skog looks to land a right hand but Dall moved out of range.
Skog lands with a thumping leg kick. #T3#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Skog, right into the meat.
Skog lands a leg kick that knocks Dall off balance momentarily.
Skog cracks Dall with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Dall lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Skog on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dall. Dall obviously looking to wear him down.
Skog tests Dall's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A jab lands there for Skog.
Dall shoots in looking for a takedown but Skog manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dall's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nice uppercut lands for Dall. That snapped Skog's head back.
Dan Skog seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Skog bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#T4#
Skog lands with a kick to the temple. Dall shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CUT2#
It looks like Synyx Dall has been cut.
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!
Skog takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Skog scores with a push kick.
Dall tries to move into range but Skog moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Skog scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dall doesn't seem bothered though. #TD2#
Skog shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Dan Skog has got the better of the ground game so far.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Dall makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dall.
Skog preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dan Skog showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Synyx Dall's cut.
That's time! Dall's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Skog throws a head kick but Dall moves out of range.
Skog slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Skog thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Dall if he has to take too many more of those.
Skog throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dall stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dall walks into a stiff left hand from Skog.
Skog lands a high kick!
Dall delivers a nice body kick.
Skog tries a head kick but it misses.
Dall lands with a straight right. Skog didn't see that one coming.
Dall shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Skog defends it nicely.
A countering left hand to the body from Skog misses.#T1#
Dall scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Skog doesn't seem bothered though.
Dall swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Skog walks into a stiff left hand from Dall.
Dall misses with a head kick.
Skog lands with a good body shot.
Dall will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dall throws an overhand right that lands on Skog's shoulder, as Skog tries to avoid the shot.
Skog connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Dall tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dall cracks the inside of Skog's front leg.
Synyx Dall has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Dall avoids the body shot from Skog.
Skog gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD#
and Dall counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Skog bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dall's guard. #REVB#
Skog is pushing down on Dall's leg trying to pass to half guard. Dall is fighting to maintain full guard but Skog has managed to sneak the leg through.
Dall wants to improve his position but Skog is controlling well.
Dall is not content to let Skog control the position.
Well, if Skog is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Skog prevents Dall from improving his position.#T3#
Dall trying to control here. #SUB#
Dall is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Skog pulls his head out easily.
Skog controlling the action here. #SUB#
Dall looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dan Skog is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Skog controlling the action here.
Dall is trying to get back to full guard.
Skog performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dall is trying to get back to full guard.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dan Skog.
Well Skog 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dan Skog!

Event: GKNY 71 - Cruz V Mencken
Date: May 14, 2016

#R1#
Skog swinging wildly here.
Skog looks to score with a jab to the body but Durden is just out of range.
Skog thumps Durden with a low kick.
Skog displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Durden throws out the jab.
Skog thows a leg kick but Durden checks it
and Durden counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Skog fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Durden checks it well.
A quick step to the side and Durden tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A bone on bone clash there as Durden blocks the leg kick. #TD2#
Skog scores with a takedown into Durden's guard.
Durden looking for a sweep. Not yet Durden, not yet.
My spies in Hunter MMA inform me that Skog has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Durden is working hard here to advance position.
Durden is trying to keep Skog in close. #T1#
Skog stopping the sweep attempt from Durden.
Durden being controlled here, momentarily.
Durden is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Skog controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Skog scores with a spinning back kick!#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Durden misses with a low kick.
Durden's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Durden duly obliges.
Durden tries to work over Skog's front leg with a kick but Skog checks it.
Durden throws a sloppy head kick and Skog moves out of range easily.
Durden lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Skog circles away quickly and effectively.
Skog misses the shot to the body.
Skog circles away from the clinch attempt.
Durden fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Skog on the side of the head.
Durden slips under a jab.
Durden shoots in looking for a takedown. Skog tries to sprawl out of it but Durden keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Skog manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Durden pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Skog now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Skog lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Skog lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T3#
Skog takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Skog scores with a jab to the jaw.
Skog throws a leg kick
and Durden counters with a stiff right hand.
Durden misses with an uppercut.
Durden connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Durden misses with a few strikes there.
Skog misses with an uppercut.
Durden lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Skog uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Durden.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Skog.
Skog throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Durden counters with a stiff right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Durden throws a leg kick but Skog sees it coming and moves out of range.
Skog slips a jab from Durden.
Durden thows a left - swing and a miss! #T4#
Skog connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Skog punishes Durden's body with a nice straight punch.
Durden throws a half hearted mid kick.
Durden scores with a punch to the head.
Durden misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A slapping leg kick lands for Skog.
Durden swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Durden blocks a low kick nicely.
Durden looks for the body kick but Skog saw that one coming.
Skog jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Durden keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fighters circling - Durden throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Skog pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Durden is looking to counter punch.
Durden goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
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 Tyler Durden will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Durden keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Durden lands a leg kick that knocks Skog off balance momentarily.
Skog thuds his right hand into Durden's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Durden throws a left and a right that both miss
and Skog counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Skog throws a body shot but no joy.
Durden throws a quick counter kick to the body but Skog avoids it.
Tyler Durden is winning the standup battle so far.
Durden swings for the body but Skog moves out of range.
Durden lands with a nice body punch.
Durden throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Skog tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Durden moves out of range as Skog throws a body kick.
Skog thuds a left hand into Durden's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Durden.
Skog throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Durden fires out a quick counter leg kick but Skog just manages to avoid it.
Skog scores with a push kick.
Durden scores with a nice head shot.#T1#
Skog throws a leg kick which misses Durden's front leg but catches the back leg as Durden tries to avoid it.
Skog dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Durden throws a right and a left that both miss.
Skog checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Nice uppercut there from Skog.
Jab by Skog.
A slapping leg kick lands for Durden.
Skog throws a leg kick which misses Durden's front leg but catches the back leg as Durden tries to avoid it.
Skog lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Skog looks to land a body kick but Durden moved away.
Skog takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Skog takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Skog scores with the left hand. Durden knows he should have avoided that one.
Durden takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T2#
Durden fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Skog connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Skog will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Durden appears to be looking for a big counter.
Skog defending well as Durden loads up on a big left hand.
Durden throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Durden scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Skog throws a wild body kick that Durden sees coming a mile off.
Durden throws a body kick that misses.
Skog tries a quick counter leg kick but Durden is wise to it.
Durden throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Durden misses with a series of wild punches.
Durden walks into a left hand. #T3#
Skog takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Skog walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Durden checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Durden scores with a jab. Skog acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Skog throws a head kick but Durden moves out of range.
Durden throws a jab when Skog was well out of range.
Skog throws a body kick that misses.
Good exchange - Durden coming out on top.
Skog lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Durden stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Skog.
Skog throws a head kick that half lands.
Skog rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Durden cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Durden checks the leg kick nicely there.
Skog throws a nice inside leg kick. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Durden tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Skog was well out of range. Poor timing from Durden.
A solid leg kick lands there for Skog.
Skog throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A punch combination from Durden misses.
Good shot there by Skog.
Durden takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Durden finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Skog jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Durden was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Durden bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Durden 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.
Durden swinging wildly here.
Tyler Durden is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Skog throws the kick towards the body but Durden avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dan Skog showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Durden rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Skog moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Durden checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A looping hook to the body misses from Skog. Durden does a little dance to reset his feet.
Skog throws a nice inside leg kick.
Durden moves out of range of the leg kick from Skog.
Skog connects with a solid leg kick.
Skog will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Skog lands a jab to the head.
Skog throws a body kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durden moves out of range as Skog throws a body kick.
Skog looks for the body kick but Durden saw that one coming.
Skog throws the left hand but Durden avoids the punch easily.
Skog avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Skog lands with a nice body kick. #T1##TD#
Durden scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Durden is chipping away with strikes.
Durden in side control, throwing shots but Skog defends.
Skog takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Skog can't do much from the bottom here.
Durden throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Skog is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Durden off and has taken his back!
What can Durden do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Durden tries to escape the position. #T2#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Durden is keeping busy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Durden can't escape the position.
Skog trying to control.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial. #T3#
Skog struggling to keep hold of the position. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
I really don't envy Durden right now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Durden is covering up but some of the strikes from Skog are getting through and doing damage.
Durden trying to control the position but Skog manages to sink in the hooks.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dan Skog comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Skog 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dan Skog!
Tyler Durden spoke after the fight, saying 'That ain't right! I have no idea how could it happen...'.

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