Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 21, 2020

#R1#
Marques throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Marques misses with a combination
and Dog Iii cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#
It looks like Billy Marques has been cut.
Marques misses with a looping right.
Dog Iii is looking to counter punch.
Marques scores with a body shot.
Donk. Marques catches Dog Iii right on the button with a cross.
Marques thows a left - swing and a miss!
Marques misses with a body punch
and Dog Iii connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dog Iii throws a hook but Marques avoids it easily.
Marques goes for a double leg but Dog Iii avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dog Iii continues to drive forward.
Marques swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Marques throws a right hand that misses
and Dog Iii counters with a straight right hand.
Dog Iii moves forwards but Marques connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Marques misses with a body punch
and Dog Iii makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A swing and a miss from Marques.
Dog Iii lands with a nice body punch.
Marques throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dog Iii.
A little feinted left hand from Dog Iii on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Marques looks to throw the jab but Dog Iii is out of range.
Marques lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dog Iii at a distance.
Marques fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dog Iii walks into a straight right hand from Marques.#T2#
Marques throws a lazy uppercut
and Dog Iii counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Dog Iii pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dog Iii swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Marques shoots in for a takedown but Dog Iii shows good takedown defense.
Marques throws a series of punches but Dog Iii moves out of range.
Dog Iii was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Marques misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dog Iii appears to be looking for a big counter.
Marques looks to land a left hand but Dog Iii moved out of range nicely.
Marques shoots in looking for a takedown but Dog Iii manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Marques's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mad Dog Iii has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Marques.
Marques throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T3#
Marques cracks Dog Iii with an open hand slap.
Marques keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Dog Iii stuffs the takedown attempt from Marques. Marques gets slowly back to his feet.
Marques throws a jab but it's blocked by Dog Iii.
Dog Iii throwing a counter right hand but Marques manages to avoid it.
Marques misses with a body punch
and Dog Iii connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dog Iii doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Marques scores with a jab to the jaw.
Marques lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dog Iii circles away quickly and effectively.#T4#
Marques wants to clinch
enabling Dog Iii to counter with a crisp jab.
Marques tries to clinch #KD#
and Dog Iii counters with a nice right hand that sends Marques toppling to the canvas! Marques scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Dog Iii finish him?!#ROC#
Marques is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dog Iii ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Marques is still on wobbly legs! Can Dog Iii finish him?
Marques looks winded!
Dog Iii ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little feinted left hand from Dog Iii on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Marques misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Dog Iii counters with a right hand to the body.
Marques bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Dog Iii comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Marques falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Marques was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mad Dog Iii!
Mad Dog Iii was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
In defeat, Billy Marques stepped up to the mic, saying 'I would like to apologize to my fans for what they witnessed here tonight. I am A LOT better than what you all seen here, trust me, the next time I step inside this octagon, you will witness something you've never seen before. MARK MY WORDS!'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 08, 2019

#R1#
Aoki fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Aoki pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sloppy strikes from Aoki. Those never looked like landing.
A countering left hand to the body from Dog Iii misses.
A combination from Dog Iii does no damage.
Aoki appears to be looking for a big counter.
Aoki pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dog Iii! But no joy.
Aoki swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Aoki takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Aoki shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A nice side step and Dog Iii releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aoki throws a right hand that Dog Iii ducks under and follows up with a left that Dog Iii also avoids with ease.
Dog Iii looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Aoki throws a low kick, looking for Dog Iii's leg but Dog Iii calmly moves out of range.
Dog Iii now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T1#
Dog Iii showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Aoki.
Aoki avoids the body shot from Dog Iii.
Dog Iii blocks a head kick by Aoki.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dog Iii! But no joy.
Aoki throws out a loose jab but Dog Iii uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice straight punches there by Dog Iii. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dog Iii.
Aoki throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dog Iii counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A combination from Aoki does no damage. #T2#
Aoki throws a combination that misses
and Dog Iii counters with a straight right hand.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Aoki, as that shot connected.
Aoki misses with a wild body shot.
Dog Iii takes a swing at Aoki's ribcage but misses.
Dog Iii thows a left - swing and a miss!
Aoki misses with a double jab
and Dog Iii counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Dog Iii misses with a double jab
and Aoki counters with a one-two to the body.
Dog Iii gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Aoki.
Aoki throws a lazy head kick
and Dog Iii counters with a straight right hand.
Dog Iii pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Aoki misses with a head kick.
Dog Iii is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Aoki with a body shot.
Aoki misses with a looping left.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dog Iii! But no joy.#T4#
Dog Iii slips a jab and a cross from Aoki.
Despite the aggression on Dog Iii's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Aoki throws a lazy right hand but Dog Iii sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dog Iii ducks under a wild hook from Aoki.
Dog Iii lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Aoki throws a one two combo. #CUT#
It looks like Mad Dog Iii has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aoki lands a body shot.
Aoki connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dog Iii. Dog Iii circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Aoki throws a nice looking combination but Dog Iii bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dog Iii takes one on the chin but seems OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Loki Aoki dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mad Dog Iii's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Aoki feints and then cracks Dog Iii's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dog Iii down.
Aoki just misses with a punch to the body.
Dog Iii looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Aoki throws a sloppy body shot
and Dog Iii counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Aoki throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dog Iii counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Aoki fails to land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aoki misses with an uppercut
and Dog Iii cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Loki Aoki is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Aoki throws a hook but Dog Iii avoids it easily.
Aoki misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #T1#
A combination from Aoki does no damage.
Aoki scores with a head kick.
Dog Iii jabs Aoki to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Aoki slips a jab and a cross from Dog Iii.
Nice uppercut there from Aoki.
Dog Iii needs to keep his hands up - Aoki had a free shot at his head there.
Aoki lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T2#
Dog Iii dodges the punch combination from Aoki.
Aoki misses with a combination
and Dog Iii counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
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!
Aoki pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Dog Iii might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Aoki has got the better of the exchanges.
Dog Iii dodges the punch combination from Aoki. #T3#
Aoki misses with a double jab
and Dog Iii cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Some wild striking there from Aoki.
Aoki misses with a double jab
and Dog Iii counters with a nice uppercut.
A big left from Aoki misses.
Dog Iii lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T4#
Aoki is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dog Iii.
A punch combination from Aoki misses.
A slow jab from Aoki misses its intended target.
Aoki throws a nice looking combination but Dog Iii bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Aoki throws a head kick that misses
and Dog Iii counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Aoki thinking.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dog Iii jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Dog Iii misses with an uppercut. Aoki saw that one coming.
It looked like Aoki wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Aoki misses with a double jab
and Dog Iii counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Loki Aoki will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mad Dog Iii's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Aoki swings away with a body shot that misses
and Dog Iii counters with a straight right hand.
Aoki tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A little jabbing left from Dog Iii on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Aoki rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dog Iii counters with a stiff right hand.
Aoki throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dog Iii is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Aoki with a body shot.
Aoki ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dog Iii misses with a body shot.
Aoki throws a right hand that misses
and Dog Iii counters with a nice uppercut.
Aoki walks into a left hand. #T1#
Aoki takes one on the chin but seems OK.
No joy there for Aoki, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dog Iii fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Aoki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dog Iii moves away.
A nice side step and Dog Iii releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Aoki misses with a head kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dog Iii! But no joy.
Aoki takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Aoki takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T2#
Aoki tries a head kick but it misses.
Dog Iii is looking for the big counter here.
Aoki looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Aoki throws a nice looking combination but Dog Iii bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dog Iii! But no joy.
Aoki throws a head kick but Dog Iii moves out of range.
Aoki lands a nice hook to Dog Iii's body. Dog Iii takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Aoki gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Dog Iii counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
No joy there for Aoki, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dog Iii looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T3#
Dog Iii blocks a head kick by Aoki.
Loki Aoki is winning the standup battle so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Aoki throws a poor cross that misses
and Dog Iii counters with a left to the body.
Aoki scores with a nice right hand.
Mad Dog Iii has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Aoki throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Aoki throws an off balance right hand
and Dog Iii connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The fighters circling - Aoki throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dog Iii let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Aoki fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dog Iii appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T4#
Aoki throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dog Iii doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
No joy there for Aoki, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dog Iii changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dog Iii gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Aoki misses with a double jab
and Dog Iii counters with a two punch combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aoki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dog Iii moves away.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:28
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:28
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Loki Aoki!
Loki Aoki was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
The defeated Mad Dog Iii had this to say: '20/20'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 18, 2019

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Dog Iii lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Dog Iii looks to throw the jab but Schultz is out of range.
Schultz drops down looking for a counter takedown but Dog Iii sprawls and moves away.
Dog Iii lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Dog Iii misses with a hook. Schultz ducked under it nicely.
Schultz attempts a counter takedown but Dog Iii avoids it well and moves away.
Dog Iii lands a nice looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dog Iii throws a lazy right hand but Schultz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Schultz changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T1#
Nice body punch from Dog Iii.
Dog Iii scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A big right from Dog Iii misses.
Schultz attempts a counter takedown but Dog Iii avoids it well and moves away.
Dog Iii ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dog Iii scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Dog Iii looks to throw the jab but Schultz is out of range.
Schultz attempts a counter takedown but Dog Iii avoids it well and moves away.
Schultz on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CUT2#
It looks like Mike Schultz has been cut.
Dog Iii misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Schultz.
Dog Iii thuds a left hand into Schultz's body.#T3#
Some wild striking there from Dog Iii.
Schultz appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Dog Iii dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Dog Iii bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Dog Iii stalks Schultz and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Schultz's face. Schultz staggers backwards, shaken.#ROC2#
Schultz is rocked!#KD2#
Dog Iii lands a left and a right that send Schultz crashing to the mat, dazed. Dog Iii thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Oh Schultz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dog Iii throws a monster overhand right that drops Schultz! Dog Iii follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mad Dog Iii!
A less than humble Mad Dog Iii misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: AEW 14
Date: Jul 06, 2019

#R1#
Harris throws a head kick that misses.
A cross from Harris lands.
Harris ducks under a wild hook from Dog Iii.
Harris blocks a jab.
Harris looks to score with a jab to the body but Dog Iii is just out of range.
Donk. Harris catches Dog Iii right on the button with a cross.
Dog Iii avoids the body shot from Harris.
Dog Iii jabs Harris to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dog Iii lands a really nice looking cross but Harris seems unphased.
Harris takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Dog Iii throws a jab but it's blocked by Harris.
Harris throws a jab but it's blocked by Dog Iii.
A nice combination there by Harris.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Harris slips a straight right by Dog Iii.
Harris moves out of range of the body kick from Dog Iii.
Some bone on bone action there as Harris checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Dog Iii throws the left hand but Harris avoids the punch easily.
Dog Iii lands a jab.
Dog Iii slips a jab from Harris.#T1#
Harris tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dog Iii misses with a straight right.
A swing and a miss from Harris.
A jab from Dog Iii misses.
Harris throws a hook to the side of Dog Iii's head but Dog Iii sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Harris throws a series of strikes that have Dog Iii backpedaling.
Dog Iii pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Harris's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Harris duly obliges.
Dog Iii misses with a hook.
Dog Iii cracks the inside of Harris's front leg.
Dog Iii lands a glancing blow to the side of Harris's head.
Baby Boy Harris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harris ducks under a wild hook from Dog Iii.
Harris throws a big counter head kick but Dog Iii avoids it with no problem.
Harris blocks a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dog Iii throws out a leg kick but Harris moves out of range and Dog Iii only half commits.
Despite the aggression on Harris's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Harris swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dog Iii lands a glancing blow to the side of Harris's head.
A big right from Dog Iii misses.
Harris lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #T2#
Harris looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dog Iii throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Harris walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Dog Iii checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Donk. Dog Iii catches Harris right on the button with a cross.
Harris avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Harris throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dog Iii throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dog Iii bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Harris staying out of range there.
As Dog Iii backs off Harris throws a huge counter combo but Dog Iii manages to avoid it all.
Harris throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Harris takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dog Iii displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Harris throws out the jab.
Harris misses with a looping left.
Dog Iii tries a head kick but it misses.
Dog Iii throws a hook to the side of Harris's head but Harris sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Harris is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dog Iii.
Dog Iii blocks a jab.
Dog Iii misses with a hook.
Dog Iii looks to land a left hand but Harris moved out of range nicely.#T3#
Harris takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dog Iii throws a shot to the body.
Dog Iii works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Dog Iii thuds a left hand into Harris's body.
No joy there for Harris, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dog Iii avoids the body shot from Harris.
Harris stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dog Iii.
Harris with a nice cross.
Harris closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Dog Iii takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Harris throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Harris staying out of range there.
Harris is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dog Iii.
Harris on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dog Iii. Dog Iii obviously looking to wear him down.
Harris fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dog Iii manages to avoid it.
Harris moves out of range of the strikes.
Harris throws a sloppy head kick and Dog Iii moves out of range easily. #T4#
Harris with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A swing and a miss from Harris.
Harris ducks under a wild hook from Dog Iii.
Dog Iii throws an overhand right that lands on Harris's shoulder, as Harris tries to avoid the shot.
Dog Iii connects with a high kick.
Dog Iii misses with a head kick.
Harris misses the shot to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Dog Iii on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Harris goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Harris avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dog Iii looks to land a right hand but Harris moved out of range.
Dog Iii takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Dog Iii misses with a straight left.
Dog Iii is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Harris throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dog Iii catches Harris with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Dog Iii on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Dog Iii looks to land a left hand but Harris moved out of range nicely.
Harris with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dog Iii to score with a decent uppercut.
A big right from Dog Iii 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 Mad Dog Iii will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Dog Iii lands with a kick to the temple. Harris shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #ROC#
Harris is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!
Dog Iii takes a jab right on the kisser.
Harris is still on wobbly legs! Can Dog Iii finish him?
Dog Iii throws an overhand right that drops Harris like a sack of potatoes! Dog Iii dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mad Dog Iii!
Mad Dog Iii tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: AEW 8
Date: Jun 15, 2019

#R1#
Yo-Yo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Yo-Yo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dog Iii.
Dog Iii uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Dog Iii misses with a low kick as Yo-Yo jumps back.
Yo-Yo misses with a two punch combination.
Dog Iii throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dog Iii looks to throw the jab but Yo-Yo is out of range.
Yo-Yo thinks about the counter body kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dog Iii.
Dog Iii throws a looping overhand right but Yo-Yo ducks down to avoid it.
Yo-Yo slips a straight right by Dog Iii.
Yo-Yo replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Dog Iii blocks it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dog Iii throws a body punch but Yo-Yo moves out of range.
Yo-Yo misses with a hook. Dog Iii ducked under it nicely.
Dog Iii thows a left - swing and a miss!
Yo-Yo is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Dog Iii avoids a kick to the body.
Yo-Yo misses the jab.#T1#
Dog Iii misses with a right hand
and Yo-Yo counters with a three punch combo that has Dog Iii backing up. Dog Iii nods at Yo-Yo to acknowledge the strikes.
Dog Iii throws the left hand but Yo-Yo avoids the punch easily.
Dog Iii lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Dog Iii throws a lazy uppercut
and Yo-Yo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dog Iii swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Dog Iii pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Yo-Yo replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Dog Iii blocks it well.
Dog Iii scores with a leg kick.
Yo-Yo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dog Iii.
Yo-Yo throws a fast counter high kick but Dog Iii manages to duck under it in time.
Yo-Yo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dog Iii.
Dog Iii misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yo-Yo. Dog Iii does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yo-Yo tests Dog Iii's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T2#
Yo-Yo throws a leg kick
letting Dog Iii counter with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dog Iii changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dog Iii getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Yo-Yo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dog Iii misses the shot to the body.
Dog Iii thows a left - swing and a miss!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Yo-Yo, as that shot connected.
Nice cross by Dog Iii.
Dog Iii waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yo-Yo.
Yo-Yo throws a hook but Dog Iii blocks it.
As Yo-Yo backs away, Dog Iii returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Dog Iii throws a hook but Yo-Yo blocks it.
Dog Iii misses with an uppercut
and Yo-Yo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T3#
Dog Iii fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yo-Yo manages to avoid it.
Dog Iii misses with a straight left.
Yo-Yo misses the shot to the body.
Yo-Yo moves out of range of the strikes.
Dog Iii looks to throw the jab but Yo-Yo is out of range.
Yo-Yo throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Dog Iii rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Yo-Yo counters with a nice body shot.
Yo-Yo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dog Iii.
A left lands for Dog Iii.
Mad Dog Iii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dog Iii looks to throw the jab but Yo-Yo is out of range.
Yo-Yo only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Good shot there by Dog Iii.
Yo-Yo moves away from the strike by Dog Iii.
Yo-Yo was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#T4#
Dog Iii misses with an uppercut. Yo-Yo saw that one coming.
Yo-Yo's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Yo-Yo duly obliges.
Dog Iii attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Yo-Yo is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dog Iii with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dog Iii misses with an uppercut.
Dog Iii tries to score with a low kick but Yo-Yo moves his leg out of the way.
Yo-Yo appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Dog Iii missing with a left hand there. Yo-Yo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Yo-Yo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dog Iii works the jab nicely.
Dog Iii throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A head kick misses from Yo-Yo.
Dog Iii throws a jab but it's blocked by Yo-Yo.
Dog Iii misses with a hook
letting Yo-Yo counter with a right hand.
Dog Iii misses with a looping right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mad Dog Iii dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Yo-Yo swings for the body but Dog Iii moves out of range.
Dog Iii dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Yo-Yo staying out of range there.
Dog Iii ducks under a wild hook from Yo-Yo.
Dog Iii throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Yo-Yo thinks about the counter body kick.
Yo-Yo throws a body kick that misses.
Dog Iii misses with an uppercut. Yo-Yo saw that one coming.
Dog Iii tries to work over Yo-Yo's front leg with a kick but Yo-Yo checks it.
Yo-Yo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dog Iii.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yo-Yo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dog Iii.
Dog Iii shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Yo-Yo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dog Iii just misses with a punch to the body.
Yo-Yo follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Yo-Yo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T1#
Yo-Yo blocks a jab.
Despite the aggression on Yo-Yo's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Dog Iii smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Yo-Yo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dog Iii.
A slow jab from Dog Iii misses its intended target.
Dog Iii throws a jab but it's blocked by Yo-Yo.
Yo-Yo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dog Iii lands with a right hand.
Dog Iii throws a shot from downtown. Yo-Yo moves away and avoids it.
Yo-Yo follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Dog Iii is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yo-Yo can do to turn this around?
Yo-Yo's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dog Iii under the eye.
A telegraphed right hand from Dog Iii misses the target. #T2#
Dog Iii fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dog Iii defending well as Yo-Yo loads up on a big left hand.
Dog Iii avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dog Iii looks to score with a jab to the body but Yo-Yo is just out of range.
Dog Iii misses with an uppercut.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Yo-Yo might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Dog Iii has got the better of the exchanges.
Yo-Yo moves away from the strike by Dog Iii.
Dog Iii lands a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yo-Yo throws a leg kick that misses.
Dog Iii thows a leg kick but Yo-Yo checks it
and Yo-Yo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dog Iii throws a right hand that misses
and Yo-Yo counters with a stiff right hand.
Yo-Yo throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
Yo-Yo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dog Iii misses with a low kick.
Yo-Yo only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Dog Iii misses with a double jab
and Yo-Yo counters with a two punch combo.
Daddy Yo-Yo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A punch lands to the side of Yo-Yo 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Dog Iii moves away from the strike by Yo-Yo.
Dog Iii was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Dog Iii bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Yo-Yo's head backwards.
Dog Iii throws a solid leg kick but Yo-Yo takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Dog Iii.
Yo-Yo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dog Iii.
Dog Iii is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yo-Yo.
Yo-Yo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dog Iii doesn't seem bothered though.
Dog Iii misses with a lunging right hand
and Yo-Yo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4#
Dog Iii misses with a looping right.
Yo-Yo unleashes a big counter combination but Dog Iii bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Dog Iii misses with a wild body shot.
Dog Iii throws an off balance right hand
and Yo-Yo counters with a series of strikes. Dog Iii will be more careful next time no doubt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dog Iii throws the left hand but Yo-Yo avoids the punch easily.
Yo-Yo looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Dog Iii connects with a jab.
Dog Iii misses with a body shot.
Yo-Yo unleashes a big counter combination but Dog Iii bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Dog Iii jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Yo-Yo tries a quick counter leg kick but Dog Iii is wise to it.
Yo-Yo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Yo-Yo misses with an uppercut.
Dog Iii loads up on a big right hand but Yo-Yo slips the punch.
Dog Iii tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Yo-Yo lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Mad Dog Iii is winning the standup battle so far.
Dog Iii throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mad Dog Iii dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Dog Iii takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Yo-Yo just misses with a punch to the body.
Dog Iii misses with a hook
and Yo-Yo counters with a two punch combo.
Yo-Yo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Yo-Yo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Dog Iii throws a hook but Yo-Yo avoids it easily.
Yo-Yo is trying to counter with his kicks.
Dog Iii misses with an uppercut.
Dog Iii looks to throw the jab but Yo-Yo is out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Dog Iii 's head but he takes it in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yo-Yo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dog Iii was well out of range. Poor timing from Yo-Yo.
Dog Iii misses with a right hand
and Yo-Yo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dog Iii jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dog Iii tries a head kick but it misses. #T1#
A punch combination from Yo-Yo misses.
Dog Iii takes a swing at Yo-Yo's ribcage but misses.
Dog Iii takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Dog Iii throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Yo-Yo counter with a right hand.
Dog Iii swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It seemed like Yo-Yo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dog Iii scores with a leg kick.
Dog Iii misses with an uppercut. Yo-Yo saw that one coming.
Dog Iii tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yo-Yo was well out of range. Poor timing from Dog Iii.
Dog Iii pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
As Dog Iii backs off Yo-Yo throws a huge counter combo but Dog Iii manages to avoid it all.
Dog Iii rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Yo-Yo counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Dog Iii looks to throw the jab but Yo-Yo is out of range. #T2#
Yo-Yo goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Dog Iii connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Yo-Yo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Yo-Yo thuds his right hand into Dog Iii's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice body punch from Dog Iii.
Yo-Yo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dog Iii swings for the body but Yo-Yo moves out of range.
Dog Iii lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Dog Iii jabs Yo-Yo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dog Iii misses with a leg kick.
Yo-Yo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Dog Iii with a nice cross.#T3#
Dog Iii throws a body kick that misses.
A swing and a miss from Dog Iii.
Yo-Yo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Dog Iii throws a lazy right hand but Yo-Yo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dog Iii lands with a hook. Yo-Yo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A telegraphed right hand from Dog Iii misses the target.
Dog Iii keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Yo-Yo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dog Iii.
Dog Iii scores with a decent looking hook.
Dog Iii misses with a straight left.
Yo-Yo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dog Iii throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Yo-Yo has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T4#
Dog Iii with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Yo-Yo thuds a left hand into Dog Iii's body.
Dog Iii throws a low kick but it's checked well by Yo-Yo.
Yo-Yo throws out a counter right but Dog Iii avoids it with no problem.
Yo-Yo scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yo-Yo takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Dog Iii misses with a right hand
and Yo-Yo counters with a nice uppercut.
Dog Iii misses with a wild body shot.
Yo-Yo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dog Iii misses with an uppercut
and Yo-Yo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Yo-Yo misses with an attempted mid kick.
Dog Iii throws a jab when Yo-Yo was well out of range.
Yo-Yo lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Daddy Yo-Yo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dog Iii throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yo-Yo sees it coming and avoids it easily.

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 Mad Dog Iii.
Well Dog Iii 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: AEM : The Beginning
Date: May 17, 2019

#R1#
Dog Iii scores with a decent looking hook.
Dog Iii walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Tessier checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Tessier thinks about the counter body kick.
Tessier throws a wild body kick that Dog Iii sees coming a mile off.
Dog Iii feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Tessier's calf.
Tessier throws a half hearted mid kick.
Dog Iii takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
An inside leg kick from Tessier misses.
Nick Tessier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Tessier closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Dog Iii's guard.
Tessier throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dog Iii works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dog Iii is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tessier trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tessier postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Tessier throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dog Iii works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dog Iii bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tessier's guard. #REVR#
Dog Iii is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Dog Iii preventing the sweep.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Tessier looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T1#
Tessier tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dog Iii controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Tessier looking for subs off his back but Dog Iii has passed one foot through into half guard.
Dog Iii wants to pass the guard but Tessier is defending well.
Dog Iii wants to stand up but Tessier has a hold of him and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Tessier actively working from the bottom here.
Tessier has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tessier is staying active underneath Dog Iii, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Dog Iii wants to pass the guard but Tessier is defending well.
Dog Iii not doing much here.
Tessier is looking to improve his position.
Dog Iii seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tessier does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Tessier 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.
Tessier trying to control here.
Tessier works his way to full guard. Good work.#T3##SUB2#
Tessier has his foot on Dog Iii's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dog Iii works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Tessier working for submissions but it's allowed Dog Iii to get to half guard.
Dog Iii moves nicely into side control.
Tessier tries to bench press Dog Iii off him but Dog Iii keeps the position.
Dog Iii is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Tessier will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Tessier is not content to let Dog Iii control the position.
Tessier manages to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Tessier actively working from the bottom here.
Tessier is looking to improve his position. #T4#
Tessier makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tessier.#SUB2#
Tessier had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dog Iii defends it easily.
Dog Iii is stalling in the full guard.
Dog Iii looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Tessier looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Dog Iii is defending well. Tessier quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Dog Iii has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Tessier celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nick Tessier!
Nick Tessier thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Mad Dog Iii spoke after the fight, saying '20/20'.

Event: Syn 610 Mahmoud vs Rumlow 3
Date: Dec 23, 2018

#R1#
Dog Iii lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dog Iii 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.
Litt misses with a body shot.
Dog Iii lands with a hook. Litt tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Dog Iii moves away from the strike by Litt.
Dog Iii throws out a counter right but Litt avoids it with no problem.#TD#
Litt darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Dog Iii is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dog Iii moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dog Iii keeping moving, preventing Litt from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dog Iii avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Litt wants to control from the top but Dog Iii keeps moving.
Litt throwing strikes but missing. #T1#
Litt with a flurry of punches that miss.
Litt keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Dog Iii's head.
Litt with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Litt 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.
Litt landing with the ground and pound.
Dog Iii keeping moving, preventing Litt from controlling successfully.
Dog Iii controlling Litt's posture.
Litt stopping the sweep attempt from Dog Iii.
Litt stands up over Dog Iii, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Dog Iii trying to control the position here.
Litt throws a big elbow that misses. #T2#
Litt in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dog Iii utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dog Iii 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.
Dog Iii trying to keep a closed guard but Litt is proving a slippery customer.
Dog Iii is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dog Iii wants to sweep but no luck.
Dog Iii keeps trying to improve his position.
Litt with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Dog Iii pulls Litt in to control the position.
Litt is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T3#
Litt preventing the sweep.
Dog Iii working a defensive guard here.
Litt tries to free his leg and advance position but Dog Iii is retaining full guard.
Litt wants to control from the top but Dog Iii keeps moving.
Litt missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Litt distracts Dog Iii with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Litt stopping the sweep attempt from Dog Iii.
Litt throwing strikes but missing.
Dog Iii is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Litt working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Dog Iii's head.#T4#
Litt landing some decent shots from guard.
Dog Iii can't keep his opponent in guard - Litt advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Dog Iii holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Litt throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Litt thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dog Iii's head. #SUB#
Litt looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Dog Iii wants to control but Litt is keeping busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Litt is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Louie Litt dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Litt shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dog Iii but Dog Iii pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Litt lands a nice shot that snaps Dog Iii's head back.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Dog Iii checks a leg kick.
Dog Iii throws an overhand right that lands on Litt's shoulder, as Litt tries to avoid the shot.
Litt buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dog Iii throws a body shot but no joy.
Litt walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A jab from Litt misses.
Nice defenses there by Dog Iii.
Litt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Litt just misses with a punch to the body.
Litt throws a front kick aimed at Dog Iii's knee but Dog Iii avoids it well.
Litt fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Dog Iii checks it well.
Nice jab there from Litt.
Dog Iii checks the leg kick nicely there.
Dog Iii bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Litt, right into the meat.
Dog Iii avoids the body shot from Litt. #TD#
Dog Iii gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Litt to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Dog Iii bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Litt's guard. #REVB##SUB#
Litt escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dog Iii gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dog Iii controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Dog Iii must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Dog Iii wants to control from the top but Litt keeps moving. #SUB#
Litt had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dog Iii defends it easily.
Dog Iii trying to control the position from guard on top but Litt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Dog Iii won't allow Litt to sweep him here.
Dog Iii is stalling in the full guard.
Dog Iii trying to control the position from guard on top but Litt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dog Iii sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Litt's guard. #T3#
Litt tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Dog Iii has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Dog Iii takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Dog Iii prevents Litt from getting the reversal.
Dog Iii raining down shots from the mount!
Dog Iii trying to control but Litt is having none of it.
Litt tries to lock up and control but Dog Iii gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T4#
Dog Iii looking to control but Litt is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Litt wants to control but Dog Iii is having none of it.
Dog Iii punishing his opponent with strikes.
Dog Iii looking to control but Litt is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dog Iii might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Litt haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dog Iii content just to control the position here.
Litt sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Louie Litt will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Dog Iii takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Litt takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Dog Iii throws a big shot that misses.
Dog Iii smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A clash of legs there as Dog Iii blocks the low kick.
Litt is looking to score with low kicks.
Dog Iii takes a swing at Litt's ribcage but misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Litt. Dog Iii does a little dance to reset his feet.
Litt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dog Iii can do to turn this around?
Litt misses the jab.
Dog Iii tries a quick counter leg kick but Litt is wise to it.
Litt scores with the left hand. Dog Iii knows he should have avoided that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dog Iii misses with a looping right.#TD#
Litt looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Dog Iii not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dog Iii is on top in guard. #REVB##T1#
Dog Iii passes Litt's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Litt works his way to full guard. Good work.
Dog Iii not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Litt escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dog Iii gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dog Iii not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Dog Iii wants to get up but he can't break Litt's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Dog Iii not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Litt 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.
Mad Dog Iii has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Louie Litt is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dog Iii is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Litt is adopting a defensive guard.
Dog Iii trying to control but Litt is working from the bottom.
Litt looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dog Iii is one step ahead there.
Dog Iii stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Litt swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Litt looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Litt scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dog Iii on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Litt. Litt obviously looking to wear him down.
Litt feints and then cracks Dog Iii's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dog Iii down.
Dog Iii walks into a left hand.
That kick from Litt tenderised Dog Iii's leg. Dog Iii is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dog Iii staying out of range there.
Dog Iii looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dog Iii jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dog Iii fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dog Iii throws a hook but Litt avoids it easily.
Dog Iii takes a swing at Litt's ribcage but misses.
Litt throws a shot from downtown. Dog Iii moves away and avoids it.#T4#
Dog Iii avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dog Iii misses with a body shot
and Litt counters with a nice leg kick.
Litt throws a right hand that Dog Iii ducks under and follows up with a left that Dog Iii also avoids with ease.
Litt ducks under a wild hook from Dog Iii.
Dog Iii connects with a good right hand that stumbles Litt. Litt 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!
Dog Iii loads up on a big right hand but Litt slips the punch.
Litt is looking to counter punch.
Litt throws a head kick that misses.
Dog Iii looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dog Iii blocks a low kick nicely.
Litt tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Dog Iii is able to avoid easily.
Dog Iii looks to land a right hand but Litt moved out of range.
Litt takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Dog Iii gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Litt.
Dog Iii throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dog Iii feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Litts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Louie Litt is winning the standup battle so far.
Litt throws a leg kick that misses.
Dog Iii looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mad Dog Iii is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dog Iii misses with a hook. Litt ducked under it nicely.

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 Louie Litt.
Well Litt 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 William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Louie Litt!
A victorious Louie Litt thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Mad Dog Iii had this to say: '20/20'.

Event: Syn 600 - All In
Date: Oct 20, 2018

#R1##TD#
Dog Iii tries to sprawl but Dog drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Dog passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Dog Iii!
Dog Iii wants to control but Dog is having none of it.
Dog postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Dog Iii looks a forlorn figure.
Dog landing strikes, looking to finish!
Dog Iii wants to control but Dog is having none of it.
Dog Iii is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Dog is staying active.
Poor strikes thrown by Dog there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Dog landing shots from mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dog landing shots from mount.
Dog Iii is trying to escape the mount. #T1#
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Dog raining down shots from the mount!
Dog Iii is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Dog Iii tries to reverse the position but Dog maintains control.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Dog throws some wild stikes that Dog Iii manages to avoid easily.
Dog Iii is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Dog Iii bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#SUB#
Dog is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dog Iii defends well.
Dog has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T2##SUB#
Dog Iii got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dog has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dog Iii has managed to get both his arms back between Dog's legs - danger averted.
Dog trying to keep a closed guard but Dog Iii is proving a slippery customer.
Dog Iii must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Dog looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dog Iii is one step ahead there.
Dog 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#
Dog Iii is not content to let Dog control the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dog Iii trying to control but Dog postures up.
Dog Iii wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Dog wants to free his trapped foot but Dog Iii is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Dog thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dog Iii gets back to full guard.
Dog Iii is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dog advances position into side control!
Dog Iii on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Sloppy strikes there by Dog.
Dog works to advance to full mount. Dog Iii defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Dog wants to take Dog Iii's back here but Dog Iii is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape. #T4#
Dog Iii wants to control but Dog is having none of it.
Dog with a couple of short strikes.
Dog landing strikes from the mount and Dog Iii is in trouble!
Dog Iii 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.#SUB#
Dog is looking for a kimura but Dog Iii is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dog to get the leverage.
Dog Iii is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dog Iii is trying to control but can't.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dog Iii is looking for a sweep. Dog is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dog Iii wants to control but Dog is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dog is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Dog works his way to his opponent's back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Junkyard Dog dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Dog Iii swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dog Iii falls off balance throwing a combination
and Dog cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#TD#
Dog shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Dog Iii manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Dog advances to half guard.
Dog Iii is pressing down on Dog's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Dog Iii is trying to control the position but Dog postures up.
Dog wants to pass the guard but Dog Iii is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dog throws a big right hand that misses.
Dog pushes down on Dog Iii's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Dog Iii is looking for a sweep. Dog is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1#
Dog Iii moves into full guard.
Dog won't allow Dog Iii to sweep him here.
Dog tries to free his leg and advance position but Dog Iii is retaining full guard.
Dog slips nicely into half guard.
Dog Iii trying to control from the bottom.
Dog Iii is looking to improve his position.
Dog wants to control but Dog Iii is keeping him busy.
Dog passes to full mount!
Dog Iii in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. #T2#
Dog lands a big elbow.
Dog Iii wants to control but Dog is having none of it.
Dog is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Dog Iii can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Dog Iii is trying to reverse the position but instead Dog has taken his back - oops!
Dog punches Dog Iii on the ear.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dog Iii wants to escape the position.
Dog throwing damaging strikes from the back! Dog Iii could be in trouble here!
Dog is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dog Iii can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Dog has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Dog Iii has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least! #SUB#
Dog is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Dog is punishing Dog Iii with strikes - can he finish him?!#T3#
Dog is not going to allow Dog Iii to sit and survive in this position. #SUB#
Dog looking for the RNC.
Can Dog Iii hold on?! Dog is landing more strikes to his hapless foe. #SUB#
Dog Iii is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Dog lands a shot to the head. #SUB#
Dog patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB#
Dog looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB#
Dog is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts. #T4##SUB#
Dog is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Dog Iii is defending well though. Dog let's go of the attempt for now.
Dog Iii tries to escape the position.
Dog Iii trying to control but not successfully.
Dog Iii breaks Dog's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Dog Iii postures up.
Dog Iii preventing the sweep.
Junkyard Dog overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dog Iii showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Junkyard Dog dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Dog moves away from the strike by Dog Iii.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dog. Dog Iii does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dog showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dog Iii.
Dog Iii wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mad Dog Iii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dog Iii lands a lovely overhand right.
Dog looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dog Iii throws a wild body kick that Dog sees coming a mile off.
Dog scores with a decent looking hook.
Dog Iii throws a front kick aimed at Dog's knee but Dog avoids it well.
Dog moves forwards but Dog Iii connects with a nice, crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dog Iii moves out of range as Dog throws a body kick.
Dog Iii misses with a wild body shot.
Dog Iii lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Dog Iii ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A big right from Dog Iii misses. #T1#
Nice defenses there by Dog.
Dog with a nice cross.
Dog Iii bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dog Iii, as that shot connected.
Dog Iii punishes Dog's body with a nice straight punch.
Dog Iii misses with a straight left.
Nice jab there from Dog Iii.
Mad Dog Iii seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dog loads up on a big right hand but Dog Iii slips the punch.
Dog Iii slips under a jab.
Dog Iii cracks Dog with a right hand to the side of the head.
Dog lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dog Iii's sensitive parts.
Dog Iii misses with a left hand
and Dog counters with a straight right hand.
Dog misses with an attempted mid kick.
Dog Iii swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dog Iii keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mad Dog Iii has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dog fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dog Iii goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dog Iii tries to break free but Dog pushes him back against the ropes.
Dog lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dog Iii tries to circle away but Dog has him pinned against the ropes.
Dog misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dog Iii lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dog fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dog Iii is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Dog pushes Dog Iii back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Dog blocking some punches. #BC#
Dog breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dog Iii misses with a leg kick
and Dog counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dog scores with the left hand. Dog Iii knows he should have avoided that one.
Dog Iii slips a straight right by Dog.#T3#
Dog Iii misses with a wild body shot.
Dog misses the jab.
Dog throws a nice outside leg kick.
Dog takes one to the side of the head.
Dog gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Dog throws a lazy body kick
and Dog takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dog Iii bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dog Iii throws a shot from downtown. Dog moves away and avoids it.#CL#
Dog moves into the clinch.
Dog Iii misses with some punches.
Dog Iii misses with a punch on the inside.
Dog tries a body shot but Dog Iii blocks it.
Dog lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dog misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dog Iii misses with a punch on the inside.
Dog Iii has a couple of punches blocked by Dog. #T4#
Dog keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dog Iii's efforts to push away.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dog Iii.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dog working aggressively here.
Dog lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dog Iii backwards. #BC2#
Dog Iii manages to break the clinch.
Dog throws a leg kick which misses Dog Iii's front leg but catches the back leg as Dog Iii tries to avoid it.
Dog is looking to clinch but Dog Iii is avoiding it.
Dog avoids the body shot from Dog Iii.
Dog takes a swing at Dog Iii's ribcage but misses.
Dog Iii throws a lazy right hand but Dog sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mad Dog Iii is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dog Iii takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Dog Iii tries to move into range but Dog moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Dog uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dog Iii.
Dog throwing a counter right hand but Dog Iii manages to avoid it.
Dog Iii connects with a leg kick. Dog looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Dog Iii misses with a shot to the body
and Dog counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Junkyard Dog!
An out of breath Junkyard Dog thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Mad Dog Iii was interviewed post fight and said '20/20'.

Event: Syn 595
Date: Sep 15, 2018

#R1#
La Haine bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dog Iii uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from La Haine.
La Haine misses with a straight left.
A slow jab from La Haine misses its intended target.
Dog Iii dips to his left and cracks La Haine with an uppercut!
Dog Iii misses with a looping left.
Dog Iii misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dog Iii misses with a wild combination.
La Haine ducks under a wild hook from Dog Iii.
La Haine was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dog Iii getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Dog Iii connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Dog Iii lunges at La Haine with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by La Haine's hand.
La Haine throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Dog Iii counter with a right hand. #T1#
La Haine digs a good hook to Dog Iii's body.
Dog Iii bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Dog Iii dips to his left and cracks La Haine with an uppercut!
Dog Iii scores with a decent looking hook.
Dog Iii has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
A jab from La Haine misses.
La Haine throws a series of punches but Dog Iii moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Dog Iii on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
La Haine drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
La Haine ducks under a wild hook from Dog Iii.
La Haine 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.
Dog Iii throws out a loose jab but La Haine uses good head movement to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from La Haine misses the target.
Dog Iii scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
La Haine slips a straight right by Dog Iii.
Dog Iii throws a nice inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dog Iii slips a jab from La Haine.#T2#
Dog Iii throws a head kick but La Haine moves out of range.
La Haine uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dog Iii.
Dog Iii misses with a looping right.
La Haine swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nice uppercut there from Dog Iii.
La Haine looks to throw the jab but Dog Iii is out of range.
La Haine ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
La Haine doesn't manage to clinch there - Dog Iii circles away.
Dog Iii swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
La Haine moves away from the strike by Dog Iii.
Dog Iii fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and La Haine has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
La Haine avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dog Iii connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed La Haine momentarily.
La Haine tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Dog Iii is able to avoid easily.#T3#
La Haine throws a body kick that misses.
Dog Iii jabbing away but nothing is landing.
La Haine scores with a jab. Dog Iii acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Dog Iii defending well as La Haine loads up on a big left hand.
La Haine moves out of range of the leg kick from Dog Iii.
Mad Dog Iii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
La Haine staying out of range there.
Dog Iii is looking to slow La Haine down with leg kicks.
Dog Iii misses with a straight right.
Dog Iii scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Dog Iii steps to the side to avoid the strikes from La Haine.
Dog Iii misses with a straight left.
Dog Iii misses with a looping left.
Dog Iii connects with a crisp jab. #T4#
La Haine has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dog Iii.
La Haine just misses with a punch to the body.
Dog Iii misses with a low kick.
Dog Iii scores with a jab to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A swing and a miss from La Haine.
La Haine swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dog Iii cracks La Haine with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Dog Iii looks to throw the jab but La Haine is out of range.
La Haine fires out a quick counter leg kick but Dog Iii just manages to avoid it.
La Haine ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dog Iii tries to work over La Haine's front leg with a kick but La Haine checks it.
La Haine ducks right into an uppercut from Dog Iii.
La Haine throws a hook to the side of Dog Iii's head but Dog Iii sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dog Iii throws a big shot that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mad Dog Iii dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Dog Iii lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Dog Iii tests La Haine's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dog Iii connects with a good right hand that stumbles La Haine. La Haine circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Dog Iii scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
La Haine on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
La Haine ducks right into an uppercut from Dog Iii.
Dog Iii misses with a left hand
and La Haine counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Dog Iii pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
La Haine walks into a straight right hand from Dog Iii.
Nice jab there from Dog Iii.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dog Iii paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
La Haine misses with a series of wild punches.
It seemed like Dog Iii was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
A chopping leg kick lands by Dog Iii.
Dog Iii throws a jab but it's blocked by La Haine.
Dog Iii has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dog Iii connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
La Haine walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Dog Iii connects with a jab.
Dog Iii throws a low kick but La Haine avoids it.
La Haine is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Dog Iii.
Good work by Dog Iii as he checks the leg kick.
Dog Iii connects with a leg kick. La Haine looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Nice jab there from Dog Iii.
A jab lands there for Dog Iii.
La Haine looks to land a body kick but Dog Iii moved away.
Dog Iii connects with a right hand. La Haine shakes it off.
La Haine has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.#T2#
La Haine misses with a looping right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
La Haine throws a low kick, looking for Dog Iii's leg but Dog Iii calmly moves out of range.
La Haine ducks under a wild hook from Dog Iii.
Dog Iii scores with a jab to the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Dog Iii misses the target.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether La Haine might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Dog Iii lands with a hook. La Haine tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Dog Iii lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Dog Iii throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
La Haine is looking to counter punch.
La Haine uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dog Iii.
A big right from Dog Iii misses.
La Haine swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
La Haine closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Dog Iii throws a jab when La Haine was well out of range.#T3#
Dog Iii lands a head kick!
Dog Iii bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Dog Iii thumps La Haine with a low kick.
La Haine uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dog Iii.
La Haine appears to be looking for a big counter.
La Haine closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Dog Iii tests La Haine's chin there with a solid looking shot.
La Haine throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dog Iii misses with a hook.
La Haine takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Dog Iii dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on La Haine. That did some damage!
Dog Iii lands with an uppercut that bounces La Haine off the cage and back into range.
Dog Iii connects with a single shot there.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice uppercut lands for Dog Iii. That snapped La Haine's head back.
La Haine stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dog Iii.
La Haine shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
La Haine takes one to the side of the head. #ROC2#
La Haine is rocked!
Dog Iii lunges at La Haine with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by La Haine's hand.
Oh La Haine is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dog Iii catches La Haine with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Dog Iii cracks La Haine with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! La Haine falls to his knees and Dog Iii doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mad Dog Iii!
Mad Dog Iii tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: Syn 589
Date: Aug 04, 2018

#R1#
A bone on bone clash there as Dog Iii blocks the leg kick.
It looked like Dog Iii wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dog Iii bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Declan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dog Iii moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dog Iii moves out of range as Declan throws a body kick.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Declan 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.
Declan ducks under a wild hook from Dog Iii.
Dog Iii throws a nice outside leg kick.
Dog Iii throws a poor cross that misses
and Declan counters with a nice uppercut.
Dog Iii gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Declan.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Dog Iii checks a leg kick.
Dog Iii slips under a jab from Declan.
Declan throws out a loose jab but Dog Iii uses good head movement to avoid it.
Declan feints and then cracks Dog Iii's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dog Iii down.
Declan misses with a head kick.
Dog Iii thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dog Iii throws a leg kick but Declan checks it.
Dog Iii has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Declan.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Declan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dog Iii misses the jab.
Declan misses with a shot to the body
and Dog Iii counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Declan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dog Iii.
A good leg kick by Declan.
Declan with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dog Iii to score with a decent uppercut.
Dog Iii keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Dog Iii avoids the head kick by Declan.
Mad Dog Iii is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Declan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dog Iii, pushing him back against the cage.
Dog Iii misses with a hook to the ribs.
Declan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Declan working aggressively here.
Declan throws a punch but it's blocked by Dog Iii.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dog Iii.
Declan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Declan has a couple of punches blocked by Dog Iii.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Declan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dog Iii swings wildly with an uppercut but Declan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dog Iii lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dog Iii is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T2#
Dog Iii digs a right hand underneath Declan's ribcage. Declan let out a lung full of air as it connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC#
Dog Iii manages to break the clinch.
Declan feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dog Iiis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Dog Iii lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Dog Iii has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Talu's Boxing Club in the buildup to the fight.
Dog Iii ducks under a wild hook from Declan.
Declan moves away from the strike by Dog Iii.
Dog Iii scores with a sloppy right hand. Declan should have avoided that one.
Declan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dog Iii.
Dog Iii ducks under a wild hook from Declan.
Declan shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dog Iii pinned against the cage. Dog Iii gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nice jab there from Dog Iii.
Dog Iii throws a hook to the side of Declan's head but Declan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Aedan Declan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Declan throws a right hand that misses
and Dog Iii counters with a straight right hand.
Declan walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T3#
Dog Iii bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Declan's head backwards.
Dog Iii moves out of range as Declan throws a body kick.
Declan tries to land a leg kick but Dog Iii saw it coming and moves away.
Declan throws a low kick but Dog Iii moves out of range easily.
A low kick from Declan misses
and Declan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Declan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dog Iii manages to avoid it.
It looked like Dog Iii wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Declan throws a nice outside leg kick.
Declan throws a series of punches but Dog Iii avoids them all with ease.
Declan takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #TD2#
Declan closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Dog Iii did well to prevent Declan getting side control.
Dog Iii wants to get back to full guard.
Dog Iii is doing well to control the position and prevent Declan from advancing to side control.
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!
Declan throwing shots but Dog Iii is blocking nicely.
Declan throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dog Iii won't allow Declan to pass to mount.
Declan working the head and body with strikes.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T4#
Dog Iii is trying is best to control the position here.
Dog Iii is looking for a sweep. Declan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dog Iii is refusing to be controlled, as Declan sits in half guard.
Declan trying to mount his opponent but Dog Iii defends it.
Declan is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Dog Iii is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Declan's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Declan's back!
Declan looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Declan can't escape the position.
What can Declan do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Aedan Declan will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Dog Iii takes one to the side of the head.
Declan throws a front kick that sends Dog Iii stumbling back into the cage.
Declan's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dog Iii under the eye.
Declan misses with a right hand
and Dog Iii counters with a straight right hand.
Declan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dog Iii.
Declan throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Dog Iii to counter with a crisp jab.
Declan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Declan slips under a jab.
Declan takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Declan takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A low kick from Declan misses
and Dog Iii counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dog Iii connects with the punch.
Dog Iii pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mad Dog Iii is winning the standup battle so far.
Dog Iii looks to throw the jab but Declan is out of range.
Declan misses with a low kick.
Dog Iii works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T1#
Nice shot by Dog Iii.
The fighters circling - Dog Iii throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A lazy left from Declan finds it's target.
Dog Iii thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little jabbing left from Declan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Declan misses with a hook
letting Dog Iii counter with a right hand.
Dog Iii lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Declan lands a jab to Dog Iii's midsection.
Dog Iii pivots, looking for a leg kick but Declan is out of range and Dog Iii settles back down.
Declan loads up on a big right hand but Dog Iii slips the punch.
Declan misses the shot to the body. #CL2#
Declan moves into the clinch successfully.
A head punch on the inside from Declan fails to land.
Declan throws a head punch that misses.
Declan struggles to land a body shot inside as Dog Iii controls his hands.
Declan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dog Iii tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Declan has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Dog Iii blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Dog Iii misses with the head strike.
Declan lands punches inside but they're not really causing 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 nice right hand lands inside from Declan.
Dog Iii pushes Declan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Declan.
Declan misses with some punches.
Declan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dog Iii tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Dog Iii fails to land. #BC#
Dog Iii pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Declan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dog Iii.
Declan misses with a body punch
and Dog Iii counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Declan walks into a straight right hand from Dog Iii.
Declan throws a body kick that misses.
Dog Iii thumps Declan with a low kick.
Declan feints and then cracks Dog Iii's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dog Iii down.
Declan moves out of range as Dog Iii strikes.
Declan with the counter takedown but Dog Iii avoids it easily.
Dog Iii misses with a hook
and Declan counters with a nice low kick that buckles Dog Iii's knee momentarily.#T3#
Declan scores with a punch to the head.
Declan fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nice cross by Dog Iii.
Declan scores with a spinning back kick!#CL2#
Declan moves into range and clinches up with Dog Iii.#BC#
Dog Iii breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Declan slips a straight right by Dog Iii.
Declan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dog Iii.
Dog Iii defending well as Declan loads up on a big left hand.
It looked like Dog Iii wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Declan throws a jab but it's blocked by Dog Iii.
Declan with a nice cross.
Declan slips under a jab from Dog Iii.
Declan throws out a counter right but Dog Iii avoids it with no problem.
Dog Iii moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Declan connects with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A solid leg kick lands there for Dog Iii.
Dog Iii stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T4#
Declan with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Declan missing with a left hand there. Dog Iii was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A solid leg kick lands there for Declan.
The crowd cheers as Dog Iii lands an impressive looking overhand right. Declan doesn't seem phased though.
Declan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dog Iii paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dog Iii tried to counter with a leg kick but Declan avoided it.
A leg kick checked by Dog Iii.
A low kick from Declan misses
and Dog Iii cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice defenses there by Declan.
Dog Iii takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Declan throws out a loose jab but Dog Iii uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dog Iii takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Declan slips under a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dog Iii misses with a looping right.
Declan lands the left hand.
Dog Iii moves out of range of the body kick.
Declan looks to land a left hand but Dog Iii moved out of range nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Mad Dog Iii will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Dog Iii loads up on a big right hand but Declan slips the punch.#TD2#
Declan shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dog Iii blocking the ground and pound attempt from Declan.
Declan missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dog Iii is trying to get back to full guard.
Declan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Declan takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Declan prevents Dog Iii from improving his position.
Declan slips a nice elbow through Dog Iii's hands, connecting with Dog Iii's forehead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Declan throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Aedan Declan has got the better of the ground game so far.
Declan looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Dog Iii regains full guard. Nicely done.
Declan stands up over Dog Iii, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Declan stopping the sweep attempt from Dog Iii.#T1#
Dog Iii is working hard here to advance position.
Dog Iii utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Declan scoring with punches to the head and body.
Dog Iii has Declan pulled in close to control his posture.
Declan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Declan won't allow Dog Iii to sweep him here.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Dog Iii holds on and takes a little breather.
Declan lands a couple of digs.
Dog Iii has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Dog Iii not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T2#
Dog Iii lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Dog Iii avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Declan lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Declan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dog Iii utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dog Iii bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Declan's guard. #REVR#
Declan keeping moving, preventing Dog Iii from controlling successfully.
Dog Iii has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Dog Iii looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Declan looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Dog Iii puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Declan is refusing to be controlled, as Dog Iii sits in half guard.
Declan tries to roll over but Dog Iii keeps him under control.
Dog Iii tries to pass to full mount but Declan defends it.
Declan regains full guard. Nicely done.
Dog Iii not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Dog Iii lands a couple of digs.
Dog Iii trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dog Iii trying to control the position from guard on top but Declan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Dog Iii not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Dog Iii trying to control but Declan is working from the bottom.
Dog Iii stopping the sweep attempt from Declan.
Dog Iii postures up. #SUB2#
Declan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dog Iii controlling from the top position.
Dog Iii trying to control the position from guard on top but Declan 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dog Iii throws a big shot that misses.
Declan tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Declan throws a shot from downtown. Dog Iii moves away and avoids it.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Mad Dog Iii!
Mad Dog Iii bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 180
Date: May 30, 2018

#R1#
Lecter misses the shot to the body.
Dog Iii takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lecter just misses with a punch to the body.
Dog Iii 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.
Dog Iii cracks Lecter with a right hand to the side of the head.
Dog Iii misses with a looping left.
Dog Iii delivers a nice body kick.
Lecter misses with a hook
and Dog Iii counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Dog Iii with a hook.
Lecter ducks under a wild hook from Dog Iii.
Lecter slips under a jab.
Lecter throws a big shot that misses.
Dog Iii gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lecter lands a nice looking body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dog Iii.
Dog Iii paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lecter clobbers Dog Iii with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Lecter uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dog Iii.
Lecter looks to land a right hand but Dog Iii moved out of range.
Dog Iii thuds his shin into the meat of Lecter's side.
Dog Iii throws a head kick that Lecter semi-blocks. #T1#
A big right from Lecter misses.
Dog Iii attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Dog Iii steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lecter.
Dog Iii throws a leg kick but Lecter moved away.
Lecter drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Dog Iii lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lecter's sensitive parts.
Dog Iii throws a front kick aimed at Lecter's knee but Lecter avoids it well.
Hannibal Lecter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lecter ducks under a wild hook from Dog Iii.
Lecter on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Lecter throws a lazy uppercut
and Dog Iii cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lecter dips to his left and cracks Dog Iii with an uppercut!
Lecter throws a hook but Dog Iii avoids it easily.
Mad Dog Iii is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lecter throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dog Iii throws out a counter right but Lecter avoids it with no problem.
Lecter connects with a nice looking jab.
Dog Iii tries a head kick but it misses.
A quick step to the side and Lecter tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dog Iii throws a lazy right hand but Lecter sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lecter is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dog Iii sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice defenses there by Lecter.#T2#
Dog Iii catches Lecter with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Lecter uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dog Iii.
A jab from Dog Iii finds it's way through Lecter's defenses.
Lecter lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dog Iii at a distance.
Lecter punishes Dog Iii's body with a nice straight punch.
Dog Iii is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Lecter had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Dog Iii wants to slow Lecter down by chopping away at his legs.
Lecter throws an off balance right hand
and Dog Iii counters with a straight right hand.
Dog Iii throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lecter jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dog Iii cracks Lecter with a right hand to the side of the head.
Dog Iii drops his hands momentarily and Lecter takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Dog Iii displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lecter throws out the jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dog Iii! But no joy.
Lecter misses with a wild body shot.
The fighters circling - Dog Iii throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lecter misses with a looping left.
Lecter looks to land a left hand but Dog Iii moved out of range nicely.
Dog Iii throws a poor cross that misses
and Lecter counters with a nice uppercut.
Lecter keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick. #T3#
Dog Iii defending well as Lecter loads up on a big left hand.
Dog Iii displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lecter throws out the jab.
A good leg kick by Dog Iii.
Dog Iii displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lecter throws out the jab.
Dog Iii looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A head kick from Dog Iii lands but Lecter takes it in his stride.
Lecter misses with a straight left.
Lecter waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dog Iii.
Lecter misses with an uppercut. Dog Iii saw that one coming.
Dog Iii tries a low kick but Lecter avoids it.
Lecter displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dog Iii throws out the jab.
Dog Iii takes one to the chin there.
Dog Iii turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dog Iii works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Lecter keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dog Iii.
Dog Iii thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dog Iii moves away from the strike by Lecter.
Lecter throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #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!
Lecter scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Lecter misses the body punch
and Dog Iii counters with an outside leg kick.
Lecter scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lecter takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Dog Iii is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Lecter misses with an uppercut.
Lecter shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dog Iii as he jumps to the side.
Lecter throws a body shot but no joy.
Dog Iii lands a jab to the head.
Lecter misses with a lunging right hand
and Dog Iii counters with a straight right hand.
Dog Iii will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Lecter swings for the body but Dog Iii moves out of range.
Dog Iii blocks a jab.
Lecter has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dog Iii finds it's way round the side to connect with Lecter's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dog Iii bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lecter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dog Iii getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Dog Iii misses with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mad Dog Iii dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Dog Iii moves out of range as Lecter strikes.
Dog Iii keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dog Iii looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dog Iii avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dog Iii lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Dog Iii clobbers Lecter with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Dog Iii blocks a jab.
Dog Iii appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Mad Dog Iii seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lecter needs to keep his hands up - Dog Iii had a free shot at his head there.
Dog Iii slips a jab from Lecter.
Dog Iii swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lecter throws a lazy right hand but Dog Iii sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice cross by Dog Iii.
Dog Iii lands a jab.
Dog Iii walks into a left hand.
Dog Iii takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lecter slips a straight right by Dog Iii.
Dog Iii pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dog Iii's corner calls for a 1-2. Dog Iii obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A slow jab from Lecter misses its intended target. #T1#
Dog Iii lands a really nice looking cross but Lecter seems unphased.
Lecter on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Lecter closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Dog Iii takes one to the side of the head.
Nice straight punches there by Dog Iii. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dog Iii.
Dog Iii lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lecter.
Lecter takes a swing at Dog Iii's ribcage but misses.
Lecter throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dog Iii's waist but Dog Iii gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lecter off to one side.
A little jabbing left from Dog Iii on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dog Iii lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dog Iii looks to land a right hand but Lecter moved out of range.
Dog Iii fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dog Iii throws a hook but Lecter avoids it easily.
A low kick from Dog Iii is predictable there
and Lecter counters with a nice uppercut.
Lecter thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lecter throws a poor cross that misses
and Dog Iii counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dog Iii keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #T2#
Dog Iii moves into range and connects with a jab.
Dog Iii fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Dog Iii shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Dog Iii is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#TD#
Lecter gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Lecter is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dog Iii doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lecter.
Dog Iii is looking to improve his position.
Dog Iii is still trying to improve position.
Dog Iii makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dog Iii.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T3#
Dog Iii pulls Lecter in to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dog Iii looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lecter controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Dog Iii is adopting a defensive guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Lecter's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Dog Iii pulls Lecter in close to prevent any damage.
Lecter lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Lecter throwing strikes from guard but Dog Iii blocks nicely. #SUB#
Lecter drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Dog Iii manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Lecter has Dog Iii in his guard.#REVB##T4#
Lecter 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.
Dog Iii tries to free his leg and advance position but Lecter is retaining full guard.
Dog Iii throws a strike but Lecter rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Lecter not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Dog Iii keeping moving, preventing Lecter from controlling successfully.
Lecter throws a big elbow that misses.
Lecter scoring with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mad Dog Iii showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Dog Iii cracks Lecter with a right hand to the side of the head.
Dog Iii keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dog Iii cracks the inside of Lecter's front leg.
Dog Iii thumps Lecter with a low kick.
Lecter takes one on the button.
Dog Iii throws a front kick aimed at Lecter's knee but Lecter avoids it well.
Dog Iii defending well as Lecter loads up on a big left hand.
Lecter takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Dog Iii connects with an inside leg kick.
Dog Iii uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lecter.
Good shot there by Dog Iii.
Dog Iii misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dog Iii throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Lecter misses with an uppercut
and Dog Iii counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lecter bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dog Iii's head backwards.
Lecter drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Dog Iii bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dog Iii has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dog Iii takes one to the side of the head. #T1#
Dog Iii uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lecter has time to react.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dog Iii.
Dog Iii takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Dog Iii has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Lecter fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Lecter misses the target.
Lecter looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Dog Iii connects with an inside leg kick.
Lecter has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lecter there as he acknowledges the shot.
A swing and a miss from Lecter.
An inside leg kick from Dog Iii misses.
Lecter swings for the body but Dog Iii moves out of range.
Lecter misses with a body punch
and Dog Iii counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lecter lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lecter moves out of range of the strikes.
Dog Iii dips to his left and cracks Lecter with an uppercut!
Lecter is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
An inside leg kick from Dog Iii misses.
A big left from Lecter misses. #T2#
Dog Iii looks to land a right hand but Lecter moved out of range.
Lecter gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Donk. Lecter catches Dog Iii right on the button with a cross.
Lecter connects with a body shot that sends Dog Iii's belly button to the back.
Dog Iii connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lecter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dog Iii moves away.
Lecter stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dog Iii.
Lecter checks the leg kick nicely there.
Lecter swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lecter scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dog Iii doesn't seem bothered though.
Dog Iii throws a head kick but Lecter moves out of range.
Lecter throws out a loose jab but Dog Iii uses good head movement to avoid it.
A big left from Lecter misses.
Lecter rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dog Iii cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dog Iii thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lecter takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Dog Iii takes one on the button.
Lecter waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dog Iii.#T3#
Lecter connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dog Iii momentarily.
Lecter takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Dog Iii ducks under a wild hook from Lecter.
Dog Iii moves away from the strike by Lecter.
Dog Iii stuffs the takedown attempt from Lecter. Lecter gets slowly back to his feet.
Lecter gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Decent striking displayed by Dog Iii there.
Dog Iii attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Dog Iii takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lecter throws a jab when Dog Iii was well out of range.
Dog Iii misses with a head kick.
Hannibal Lecter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lecter slips under a jab.
Lecter throws a shot from downtown. Dog Iii moves away and avoids it.
Lecter scores with a sloppy right hand. Dog Iii should have avoided that one. #T4#
Lecter avoids the head kick by Dog Iii.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lecter throws a hook but Dog Iii avoids it easily.
Lecter throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dog Iii counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lecter throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dog Iii getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Dog Iii takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lecter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dog Iii was well out of range. Poor timing from Lecter.
Lecter misses with an uppercut. Dog Iii saw that one coming.
Lecter rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dog Iii cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A decent looking cross lands there for Dog Iii.
A big right from Lecter misses.
Dog Iii lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lecter stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dog Iii.
Lecter slips under a jab from Dog Iii.
Dog Iii missing with a left hand there. Lecter was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dog Iii fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mad Dog Iii comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Dog Iii 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mad Dog Iii!
Mad Dog Iii bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
Hannibal Lecter spoke after the fight, saying 'fuck this shit. I'm out!'.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 173
Date: Apr 07, 2018

#R1#
A big left from Dog Iii misses.
Dog Iii tries a head kick but it misses.
Dog Iii throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Lambert counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Dog Iii!
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.
Dog Iii tries to improve position but can't.
Lambert trying to control the action but Dog Iii is working from the bottom.
Dog Iii managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Lambert.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dog Iii controls the position for a moment.
Dog Iii sneaks back into half guard.#T1#
Dog Iii trying to control from the bottom.
Lambert tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dog Iii knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Dog Iii gets full guard.
Dog Iii tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dog Iii is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Lambert trying to control but Dog Iii is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lambert looking to pass the guard.
Lambert cracks Dog Iii with a solid left hand.
Dog Iii has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Dog Iii has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Lambert controls from within his opponent's guard.
Lambert throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dog Iii works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dog Iii is trying to control the position but Lambert postures up.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Lambert trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dog Iii manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lambert manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Dog Iii trying to move into half guard but instead Lambert has managed to sweep!#REVB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lambert working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dog Iii wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T3#
Lambert scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Dog Iii wants to sweep but no luck.
Lambert lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Lambert wants to control from the top but Dog Iii keeps moving.
Dog Iii looking to control.
Dog Iii wants to sweep but no luck.
Lambert trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lambert stopping the sweep attempt from Dog Iii.
Lambert makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Dog Iii keeping moving, preventing Lambert from controlling successfully.
Dog Iii has control of Lambert's left arm, preventing Lambert from doing any damage. #T4#
Dog Iii keeping moving, preventing Lambert from controlling successfully.
Dog Iii trying to keep a closed guard but Lambert is proving a slippery customer.
Lambert distracts Dog Iii with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Dog Iii keeping moving, preventing Lambert from controlling successfully.
Lambert sitting in guard here, content to control.
Lambert has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dog Iii fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lambert.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Lambert 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#
Lambert takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Lambert connects with a body shot.
Lambert dives in for a single leg takedown but Dog Iii sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Dog Iii thuds his right hand into Lambert's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Lambert shoots in for a takedown but Dog Iii shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mike Lambert is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lambert fails with the takedown
and Dog Iii cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mad Dog Iii has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Lambert.
Dog Iii shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Dog Iii is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lambert tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Mad Dog Iii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dog Iii misses with a head kick.
Lambert takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A big right from Dog Iii misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lambert. #T1##CL#
Dog Iii moves into the clinch successfully.
Dog Iii working aggressively here.
Lambert tries to score a body lock takedown but Dog Iii shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Lambert wants a takedown. #BC#
Dog Iii breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lambert takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Dog Iii bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lambert's head backwards.
Dog Iii throws a low kick but Lambert avoids it.#TD2#
Lambert shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Dog Iii napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Dog Iii manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lambert regains full guard. Nicely done. #T2#
Lambert is trying to control the position but Dog Iii postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU#
Dog Iii gets to his feet - Lambert follows without any prompting.
Dog Iii is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lambert.
Dog Iii misses with a head kick.
Lambert stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dog Iii.
Lambert walks into a jab.
Dog Iii cracks the inside of Lambert's front leg.
Dog Iii throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lambert.
Lambert shoots in looking for a takedown. Dog Iii tries to sprawl out of it but Lambert keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dog Iii manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T3#
Dog Iii uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lambert.
It looked like Dog Iii wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dog Iii lands with an uppercut that bounces Lambert off the cage and back into range.
Mad Dog Iii is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dog Iii uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Lambert misses the shot to the body.
Dog Iii dips to his left and cracks Lambert with an uppercut!#TD2#
Lambert shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Lambert thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dog Iii manages to get to full guard.
Dog Iii is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T4#
Lambert looking to pass the guard.
Dog Iii managing to control the position.
Dog Iii working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lambert.
Dog Iii trying to keep a closed guard but Lambert is proving a slippery customer.
Lambert trying to control the position from guard on top but Dog Iii is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dog Iii working a defensive guard here.
Dog Iii is looking to sweep but instead, Lambert has passed into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mad Dog Iii dominated that second round.
That's time! Dog Iii's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
A jab lands there for Dog Iii.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dog Iii.
Dog Iii scores with a decent looking hook.
Lambert walks into a straight right hand from Dog Iii.
Dog Iii tests Lambert's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dog Iii circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Lambert to the canvas! Lambert doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Dog Iii keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mad Dog Iii!
Mad Dog Iii bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: MMMA 49 Kelly vs James
Date: Nov 12, 2017

#R1#
Bunkley Iii shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dog Iii defends it nicely.
Dog Iii misses with a looping right.
Bunkley Iii tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dog Iii defends well and Bunkley Iii ends up having to push Dog Iii into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD2#
Bunkley Iii shoots in and bounces Dog Iii off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Bunkley Iii lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Dog Iii trying to control the position. #SUB2#
Bunkley Iii thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bunkley Iii missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bunkley Iii's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bunkley Iii throwing strikes but missing.
Bunkley Iii has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bunkley Iii working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T1#
Dog Iii keeping moving, preventing Bunkley Iii from controlling successfully.
Bunkley Iii working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bunkley Iii loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bunkley Iii throws a strike but Dog Iii rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SUB2#
Bunkley Iii has an active guard here but Dog Iii has managed to pass into half guard. #SUB2#
Bunkley Iii looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bunkley Iii is looking for a sweep. Dog Iii is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Bunkley Iii actively working from the bottom here.
Bunkley Iii wants to control but Dog Iii is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T2##SUB2#
Dog Iii moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Bunkley Iii.
Bunkley Iii is looking for a sweep.
Dog Iii is staying tight to Bunkley Iii's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Dog Iii wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bunkley Iii keeps working.
Bunkley Iii is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The referee asks Dog Iii politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Dog Iii prefers to stall for the moment though.
Dog Iii's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#T3#
Bunkley Iii struggling a bit here.
A lull in the action here as Dog Iii stalls from top position.
Bunkley Iii is trying to improve his position.
Bunkley Iii tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Dog Iii easily slips into full mount!
Bunkley Iii really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bunkley Iii is still trying to improve position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dog Iii blocks Bunkley Iii's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
We've been hearing good reports from Dog Iii'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.
Dog Iii avoids the attempt from Bunkley Iii to control.
Bunkley Iii keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Dog Iii looking to control and managing it successfully.
Bunkley Iii working to try and regain half guard.
Bunkley Iii is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bunkley Iii tries to lock up and control but Dog Iii gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bunkley Iii 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.
Bunkley Iii is looking to improve his position but Dog Iii isn't that keen on the idea.
Dog Iii content just to control the position here.
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 Mad Dog Iii 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##CL2#
Bunkley Iii rushes Dog Iii and presses him up against the cage.
Dog Iii misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dog Iii fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bunkley Iii misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dog Iii lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bunkley Iii backwards.
Dog Iii scores with a shoulder strike.
Dog Iii blocks an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Dog Iii.
Bunkley Iii wants to get back to striking at distance but Dog Iii won't allow it.
Bunkley Iii wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bunkley Iii wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #BC2#
Bunkley Iii escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #TD2#
Bunkley Iii scores with a takedown into Dog Iii's guard.
Bunkley Iii loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dog Iii wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T1#
Bunkley Iii lands a couple of elbows.
Bunkley Iii throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dog Iii works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bunkley Iii stopping the sweep attempt from Dog Iii.
Bunkley Iii with a nice head shot there.
Bunkley Iii throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dog Iii works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dog Iii is trying to control the position but Bunkley Iii postures up.
Dog Iii preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bunkley Iii working some strikes from top position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Dog Iii holds on and takes a little breather.
Bunkley Iii works over Dog Iii with some ground and pound from guard.
Bunkley Iii loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dog Iii looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Bunkley Iii postures up. #T2#
Bunkley Iii with a nice head shot there.
Bunkley Iii missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dog Iii is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bunkley Iii with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Dog Iii controlling Bunkley Iii's posture.
Bunkley Iii postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bunkley Iii postures up in Dog Iii's guard and throws a big left but Dog Iii blocks it.
Bunkley Iii is fighting to break Dog Iii's control of his arms but Dog Iii is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB2#
Bunkley Iii drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Dog Iii manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bunkley Iii has Dog Iii in his guard.#REVR##T3#
Bunkley Iii tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dog Iii not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Dog Iii got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bunkley Iii has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dog Iii has managed to get both his arms back between Bunkley Iii's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Bunkley Iii looking for a guillotine here but Dog Iii defends easily.
Eliod Bunkley Iii has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Dog Iii avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dog Iii not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2#
Bunkley Iii throws his legs up looking for a submission but Dog Iii uses it to pass to side control. #SU#
Dog Iii stands up.
Bunkley Iii misses with a takedown attempt #CL#
and Dog Iii counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Dog Iii.
Dog Iii prevents a body shot from Bunkley Iii.
Dog Iii misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dog Iii.
A short right from Dog Iii.
Bunkley Iii digs a right hand into Dog Iii's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dog Iii's gas tank.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bunkley Iii tries to throw a body punch but Dog Iii avoids it by throwing Bunkley Iii back against the cage.
Bunkley Iii throws a head punch that misses.
Bunkley Iii tries to work over Dog Iii's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bunkley Iii blocks a body shot from Dog Iii.
Bunkley Iii wants to break free but Dog Iii has control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Eliod Bunkley Iii will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Dog Iii closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Dog Iii lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dog Iii cracks Bunkley Iii with a nice body shot.
Dog Iii gets through Bunkley Iii's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC2#
Bunkley Iii escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dog Iii cracks the inside of Bunkley Iii's front leg.
Dog Iii displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bunkley Iii.
Dog Iii explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Bunkley Iii shoots in looking for a takedown. Dog Iii tries to sprawl out of it but Bunkley Iii keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dog Iii manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Dog Iii closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bunkley Iii tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dog Iii's elbow.
Mad Dog Iii has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dog Iii.
Dog Iii lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T1#
Dog Iii is working Bunkley Iii over against the cage.
Bunkley Iii takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bunkley Iii is trying to break free.
Dog Iii lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bunkley Iii has a couple of punches blocked by Dog Iii.
Dog Iii pushes Bunkley Iii back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bunkley Iii tries to throw a body punch but Dog Iii avoids it by throwing Bunkley Iii back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Dog Iii - that landed with a thud.
Dog Iii lands with a short shot to the head.
Dog Iii gets through Bunkley Iii's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dog Iii is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bunkley Iii can do to turn this around?
Dog Iii lands with a short head shot on the inside. #ROC#
Bunkley Iii is rocked!
Dog Iii scores with a hook to the body.
Dog Iii lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Dog Iii works on Bunkley Iii's body with a couple of short punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Dog Iii.
Dog Iii lands with a right to the head.
Bunkley Iii is still on wobbly legs! Can Dog Iii finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right from Dog Iii on the inside.
Dog Iii working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dog Iii lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T2#
Good body shot from Dog Iii.
Dog Iii lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Bunkley Iii to his knees! Dog Iii keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mad Dog Iii!
In his post fight interview, Mad Dog Iii started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: MMMA 40: Spector vs Sorokov
Date: Sep 10, 2017

#R1#
Davis avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Davis fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Davis moves out of range of the strikes.
Davis is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Davis has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Dog Iii is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Davis lands a head shot.
Davis will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
The fighters circling - Dog Iii throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dog Iii misses with a hook. Davis ducked under it nicely.
Dog Iii is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CUT#
It looks like Hector Davis has been cut.
Dog Iii scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dog Iii moves in looking to clinch but Davis pushes him off.
Dog Iii misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Davis counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Davis controlling the action here. #T1#
Davis trying to mount his opponent but Dog Iii defends it.
Dog Iii is doing well to control the position and prevent Davis from advancing to side control.#SUB2#
Davis is working for a kimura but Dog Iii is defending it quite comfortably.
Davis takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Davis is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Davis keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Dog Iii wants to improve his position but Davis is controlling well.
Davis takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Dog Iii is trying to maintain the position but Davis is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Davis throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Davis looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Dog Iii is looking to improve his position. #T3#
Davis not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dog Iii is looking to control Davis's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dog Iii avoid being mounted?
Dog Iii manages to get to full guard.
Dog Iii looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dog Iii keeping full guard, as Davis tries to pass.
Davis looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Let's hope that Davis has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dog Iii looking to hit a scissor sweep but Davis is one step ahead there.
Davis controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Davis throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dog Iii throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Davis counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Davis in particular looking to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dog Iii wants to get back to full guard.
Dog Iii makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dog Iii.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hector Davis dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hector Davis'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.
#R2#
Dog Iii lands the left hand.
Dog Iii connects with a solid leg kick.
Dog Iii looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dog Iii throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Davis moves out of range of the body kick from Dog Iii.
Davis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dog Iii.
Davis tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dog Iii.
Davis takes one on the chin but seems OK. #CL#
Dog Iii drives through and clinches with Davis against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dog Iii misses with a hook from the clinch.
Davis has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Dog Iii avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Dog Iii scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dog Iii misses with a punch to the body.
Davis tries to pull guard but Dog Iii won't allow it.
Dog Iii working aggressively here. #T1#
Dog Iii doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Dog Iii breaks the clinch.
Dog Iii tries to clinch #TD2#
and Davis counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Davis.
Dog Iii looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dog Iii working a defensive guard here.
Davis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dog Iii swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Davis controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Davis advances to half guard.
Davis is thwarting Dog Iii's attempts to control the position.
Davis slows the pace down in half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Dog Iii manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T2#
Davis is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Davis is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Davis wants to control from the top but Dog Iii keeps moving.
Davis is stalling in the full guard.
Dog Iii trying to control the position here.
Dog Iii being controlled here, momentarily.
Davis throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dog Iii will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T3#
Dog Iii seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Davis stands and throws Dog Iii's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB2#
Davis thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Dog Iii is looking to regain half guard here but Davis keeps moving and retains side control.
Dog Iii is letting Davis control him for a moment.
Dog Iii prevents Davis from improving position.
Davis trying to control the position but Dog Iii is working away. #T4#
Davis working away.
Dog Iii is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Davis just content to control the position.
Dog Iii wants to control but Davis postures up.
Davis tries to advance to mount but can't. #SUB2#
Davis tries for a kimura but Dog Iii is defending well.
Dog Iii trying to remain calm as Davis controls from the top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Davis is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dog Iii has escaped the position, nice work there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Hector Davis will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Hector Davis's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dog Iii.
Dog Iii thows a left - swing and a miss!
Davis shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The fighters circling - Davis throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dog Iii is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Davis.
Dog Iii misses with a body kick.
Davis takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Dog Iii tries to land a body kick#TD2#
and Davis counters with a single leg into guard. Dog Iii didn't expect that.
Dog Iii has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Davis has passed into side control. #SUB2#
Davis is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dog Iii knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davis is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Dog Iii will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T1#
Dog Iii is trying to improve his position.
Dog Iii manages to get back to half guard.
Davis works his way into full mount!
Davis misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Dog Iii is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Davis looking to control and managing it successfully.
Davis lands a couple of good shots and Dog Iii has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Mad Dog Iii has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hector Davis is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Davis controlling the position well here. Dog Iii rolled but Davis kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Dog Iii's corner are yelling at him, telling him to just focus on controlling Davis's hands.
Dog Iii is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Davis. #SUB2#
Davis looking to break Dog Iii's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Dog Iii remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Davis will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
You can see the frustration on Dog Iii's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Davis has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Davis has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Dog Iii's body.
Dog Iii has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Davis.#T3#
Davis keeps control of the position easily here as Dog Iii tries to buck him off.
Davis is continuing to stall.
Dog Iii looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB2#
Davis is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Dog Iii with him. Dog Iii is trying to defend but Davis has an arm under the chin now! Dog Iii grimaces and is forced to tap out!

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

Event: MMAHelsinki - 129
Date: Jun 26, 2017

#R1#
Provenza takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Dog Iii misses with an attempted mid kick.
Provenza with a poor takedown
and Dog Iii counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Dog Iii scores with a hook.
Dog Iii cracks Provenza with a good jab.
Provenza ducks under a wild hook from Dog Iii.
Dog Iii throws a body kick, spinning off balance
letting Provenza counter with a right hand.
Dog Iii slips under a jab.
Dog Iii throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Provenza on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dog Iii. Dog Iii obviously looking to wear him down.
Dog Iii throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Provenza sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dog Iii misses with a head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A low kick from Dog Iii misses #TD2#
and Provenza counters with a shoot takedown. Dog Iii fights it but they end up in guard.
Dog Iii seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Provenza in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dog Iii pulls Provenza in to control the position.
Dog Iii 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.
Provenza in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T1#
Dog Iii working a defensive guard here.
Dog Iii has momentary wrist control but Provenza slips an elbow through the middle.
Provenza stopping the sweep attempt from Dog Iii.
Dog Iii keeping full guard, as Provenza tries to pass.
Provenza working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Provenza postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Provenza accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Provenza working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Dog Iii's head.
Dog Iii controls Provenza momentarily but Provenza frees himself.
Dog Iii has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB2#
Provenza thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T2#
Dog Iii wants to sweep here but Provenza controlling him for the moment.
Provenza has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Provenza trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Provenza postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Provenza lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Provenza pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dog Iii is keeping the position for now.
Dog Iii managing to control the position.
Dog Iii is trying to keep Provenza in close. #T3#
Provenza missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dog Iii has his hands on Provenza's head, controlling the position.
Provenza won't allow Dog Iii to sweep him here.
Dog Iii avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dog Iii pulls Provenza in close to prevent any damage.
Dog Iii wants to sweep but no luck.
Provenza with a flurry of punches that miss.
Provenza throwing strikes from guard but Dog Iii blocks nicely.
Dog Iii looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Provenza is fighting to break Dog Iii's control of his arms but Dog Iii is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Provenza throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dog Iii works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Dog Iii is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Provenza with a flurry of punches that miss.
Provenza passes Dog Iii's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Nice strikes from Provenza there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Provenza is pressing down on Dog Iii's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dog Iii is holding on for now.
Provenza throwing shots but Dog Iii is blocking nicely.
Dog Iii is controlling Provenza's trapped leg to prevent Provenza from advancing to side control.
Dog Iii avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Provenza.
Provenza missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dog Iii makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dog Iii.
Dog Iii manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Provenza manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Provenza lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Silvio Provenza dominated that round.
That's time! Dog Iii's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Dog Iii steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Provenza.
It looked like Dog Iii wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dog Iii thuds his right hand into Provenza's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Provenza throws out a powerful jab.
Provenza takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dog Iii lands a really nice looking cross but Provenza seems unphased.
Provenza goes for a double leg but Dog Iii avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dog Iii continues to drive forward.
Provenza throws a poor cross that misses
and Dog Iii counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Provenza misses with a wild body shot.
Dog Iii appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#TD2#
Provenza shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Provenza was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
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!
Provenza working away.#SUB2#
Provenza tries for a kimura but Dog Iii is defending well.
Dog Iii wants to control but Provenza postures up.#T1#
Dog Iii tries to bench press Provenza off him but Provenza keeps the position.
Dog Iii wants to control but Provenza postures up.
Dog Iii parries the strikes from Provenza easily there. Provenza is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Dog Iii to escape.
Provenza throws an elbow but Dog Iii slips to the side and avoids it well.
The strikes coming from Provenza are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Dog Iii tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Provenza wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
Provenza tries for a kimura but Dog Iii is defending well.
Dog Iii sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Provenza thows a huge punch but Dog Iii dodges it nicely.
Dog Iii is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dog Iii is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Provenza's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Provenza's back!
Provenza tries to escape but Dog Iii has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T2#
A bit of a pause in the action here. Dog Iii controlling the positon.
Provenza manages to reverse the position and now he's in Dog Iii's guard. Nice work there by Provenza.
Provenza connects with a couple of short punches.
Provenza working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Dog Iii's head.
Provenza preventing the sweep.
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!
Provenza pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dog Iii is keeping the position for now.
Provenza trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Provenza has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dog Iii is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB2#
Provenza thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Dog Iii working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Provenza.
Dog Iii pulls Provenza in to control the position. #T3#
Dog Iii looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Provenza throwing strikes but missing. #SUB2#
Provenza drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Dog Iii dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Dog Iii trying to control but Provenza is working from the bottom.
Dog Iii is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Dog Iii is sitting in close to Provenza's body. Provenza has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Dog Iii is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Dog Iii is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Provenza.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Silvio Provenza!
Silvio Provenza bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 106
Date: Mar 25, 2017

#R1#
Dog Iii takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Dog Iii throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dog Iii lands a jab to the head.
Cane looks to throw the jab but Dog Iii is out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dog Iii! But no joy.
Dog Iii chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Cane feints a jab promting Dog Iii to slip. Cane then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Dog Iii slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dog Iii. That's going to slow Cane down.
Cane rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cane takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dog Iii slips under a jab from Cane.
Dog Iii thinks about the counter body kick.
A big left from Cane misses.
Cane misses with a right hand
and Dog Iii counters with a nice body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dog Iii tries to move into range but Cane moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Dog Iii steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cane.
Dog Iii delivers a nice body kick.
Dog Iii misses with a low kick as Cane jumps back.
Dog Iii waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cane.#T1#
Dog Iii bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cane ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dog Iii moves away.
Cane tries to bum rush Dog Iii with a series of wild strikes but Dog Iii uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cane throws a jab when Dog Iii was well out of range.
It seemed like Dog Iii was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cane throws a right hand that misses
and Dog Iii counters with a leg kick.
Dog Iii connects with a nice looking jab.
Cane displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dog Iii throws out the jab.
Cane needs to keep his hands up - Dog Iii had a free shot at his head there.
Cane throws a lazy right hand but Dog Iii sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dog Iii takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dog Iii defending well as Cane loads up on a big left hand.
Cane looks to land a right hand but Dog Iii moved out of range.
Dog Iii looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Dog Iii uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cane.
Dog Iii ducks under a wild hook from Cane.
It seemed like Dog Iii was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T2#
Dog Iii wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
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!
Dog Iii slips a jab from Cane.
Cane checks the leg kick nicely there.
Cane bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dog Iii bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cane throws an off balance right hand
and Dog Iii cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dog Iii avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dog Iii misses with a left hand
and Dog Iii takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cane just misses with a punch to the body.
Dog Iii misses the jab.
Cane takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Cane throws a right hand that misses
and Dog Iii counters with a nice low kick that buckles Cane's knee momentarily.
Dog Iii throws a head kick but Cane moves out of range.
Dog Iii throws a head kick that misses
enabling Cane to counter with a crisp jab.
Cane checks a low kick from Dog Iii.
It looked like Cane wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T3#
Cane misses the jab.
Cane throws a right hand that misses
and Dog Iii counters with a thumping low kick.
Cane scores with a punch to the head.
Cane lands a head shot.
Cane lands with a good body shot.
Cane connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dog Iii momentarily.
Dog Iii connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Dog Iii misses with an uppercut. Cane saw that one coming.
Dog Iii scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Cane throws a jab but it's blocked by Dog Iii.
Nice body punch from Cane.
Dog Iii looks to throw the jab but Cane is out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cane lands a slapping body shot.
Cane throws an off balance right hand
and Dog Iii counters with a right hand to the body.
A slow jab from Cane misses its intended target. #T4#
Cane swings widly with a right hand
and Dog Iii counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dog Iii slips under a jab from Cane.
Cane checks a leg kick nicely.
Cane misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dog Iii.
Cane backing away here, and Dog Iii unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Dog Iii lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Dog Iii is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Cane had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Dog Iii keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dog Iii throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cane throws a shot from downtown. Dog Iii moves away and avoids it.
Cane bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dog Iii lands a nice shot to the body.
Cane looks to land a left hand but Dog Iii moved out of range nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cane swings widly with a right hand
and Dog Iii counters with a thumping low kick.
Dog Iii fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cane has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Cane ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mad Dog Iii will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Cane on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Dog Iii bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dog Iii throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dog Iii throws a low kick but Cane moves out of range easily.
A shot to the liver by Cane. Beautiful body shot.
Cane takes a swing at Dog Iii's ribcage but misses.
Dog Iii flicks out a counter leg kick but Cane steps away.
Dog Iii blocks a jab.
Cane cracks a nice hook into Dog Iii's ribs.
Cane takes a kick to the side of the head.
Dog Iii throws a low kick, looking for Cane's leg but Cane calmly moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dog Iii misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cane thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cane throws a looping overhand right but Dog Iii ducks down to avoid it.
A left lands for Dog Iii.
Dog Iii is looking to slow Cane down with leg kicks. #T1#
Dog Iii throws a half hearted mid kick.
Cane looks to throw the jab but Dog Iii is out of range.
Darnell Cane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cane throws the left hand but Dog Iii avoids the punch easily.
Dog Iii throws a body punch but Cane moves out of range.
Cane on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Cane moves out of range as Dog Iii strikes.
Cane throws a lazy right hand but Dog Iii sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dog Iii throws a push kick but Cane slaps the foot to one side.
Dog Iii misses with a leg kick
and Cane counters with a nice uppercut.
Cane pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dog Iii scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Cane moves out of range of the strikes.
Dog Iii misses with a body kick.
Dog Iii ducks under a wild hook from Cane.#T2#
Cane swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cane throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dog Iii on the side of the head.
Cane throws a jab when Dog Iii was well out of range.
Cane getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dog Iii takes a swing at Cane's ribcage but misses.
A big left from Cane misses.
Mad Dog Iii seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cane misses with a body shot.
Cane blocks a head kick by Dog Iii.
Dog Iii bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cane scores with a punch to the head.
An inside leg kick from Dog Iii misses.
Dog Iii lands with a nice body punch.
Cane avoids the body shot from Dog Iii.
Dog Iii takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T3#
Cane swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cane ducks under a wild hook from Dog Iii.
Cane avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dog Iii misses with a body shot.
Cane scores with a body shot.
Dog Iii fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cane manages to avoid it.
A counter left hand to the body from Cane misses its target.
Cane pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dog Iii looks to score with a jab to the body but Cane is just out of range.
Dog Iii walks into a left hand.
Cane takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Cane uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dog Iii.
Cane swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Dog Iii ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cane moves away.
It looked like Cane wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A slow jab from Cane misses its intended target.
It seemed like Dog Iii was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cane throws a lazy right hand but Dog Iii sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dog Iii. #T4#
An inside leg kick lands from Dog Iii.
Dog Iii walks into a straight right hand from Cane.
Dog Iii uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cane.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cane misses with a lunging right hand
and Dog Iii counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dog Iii throws an overhand right that lands on Cane's shoulder, as Cane tries to avoid the shot.
Cane keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Dog Iii lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A big left from Dog Iii misses.
Cane is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Cane throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dog Iii counters with a nice uppercut.
Dog Iii misses with a hook. Cane ducked under it nicely.
Dog Iii dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cane. That did some damage!
Dog Iii is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cane.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Dog Iii, right into the meat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Mad Dog Iii will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Cane connects with a right hand. Dog Iii shakes it off.
Cane looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Dog Iii misses with a low kick.
Cane lands with an overhand left.
Cane throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dog Iii counters with a leg kick.
Dog Iii ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cane throws a body punch but Dog Iii moves out of range.
Dog Iii scores with the left hand. Cane knows he should have avoided that one.
Nice uppercut there from Cane.
Dog Iii lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dog Iii takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Cane wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cane rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dog Iii counters with a nice low kick that buckles Cane's knee momentarily.
Cane takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Dog Iii uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cane. #T1#
Cane fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dog Iii manages to avoid it.
Cane throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dog Iii on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dog Iii lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dog Iii defending well as Cane loads up on a big left hand.
Cane misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dog Iii.
Cane walks into a jab.
Cane throws a shot from downtown. Dog Iii moves away and avoids it.
Cane throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dog Iii blocks a jab.
Dog Iii looks to score with a jab to the body but Cane is just out of range.
Dog Iii stuns Cane with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Cane thows a left - swing and a miss!
Darnell Cane has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Cane avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Cane rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dog Iii counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cane swings for the body but Dog Iii moves out of range.
Dog Iii swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cane throws a right and a left that Dog Iii avoids nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dog Iii comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dog Iii thumps Cane with a low kick.
Dog Iii ducks under a wild hook from Cane.
Dog Iii uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cane.
Dog Iii connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cane. Cane circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Dog Iii lands a right hook to the body.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Dog Iii - that will leave a mark!
Cane pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cane checks a leg kick nicely.
Dog Iii lands with a nice body kick. #T3#
Cane clobbers Dog Iii with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Cane fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dog Iii on the side of the head.
Cane throws a jab when Dog Iii was well out of range.
Cane misses with a right hand
and Cane takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dog Iii misses the shot to the body.
Cane scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Dog Iii cracks Cane with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Cane throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dog Iii changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dog Iii with a hook.
Dog Iii is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dog Iii swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cane.
Cane throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dog Iii sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dog Iii fakes the leg kick and cracks Cane in the body. #T4#
Cane takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Cane on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dog Iii. Dog Iii obviously looking to wear him down.
Cane waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dog Iii.
Dog Iii let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Cane takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dog Iii misses with a hook.
Dog Iii throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cane throws a hook but Dog Iii avoids it easily.
Dog Iii throws a push kick but Cane slaps the foot to one side.
Dog Iii connects with a jab.
Dog Iii throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
An attempted straight right counter from Cane misses the target.
Cane walks forward, straight into a front kick from Dog Iii.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dog Iii slips a jab from Cane.
Dog Iii cracks Cane with a right hand to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mad Dog Iii comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dog Iii 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mad Dog Iii!

Event: MMAHelsinki - 94
Date: Jan 30, 2017

#R1#
Grimes dips to his left and cracks Dog Iii with an uppercut!
Grimes throws out a powerful jab.
Dog Iii just misses with a punch to the body.
Grimes 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.
Grimes lands a jab to Dog Iii's midsection.
Grimes swings for the body but Dog Iii moves out of range.
Dog Iii takes one to the side of the head.
Grimes throws a hook but Dog Iii avoids it easily.
Dog Iii moves out of range of the strikes.
Dog Iii scores with a jab. Grimes acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CUT#
It looks like Brian Grimes has been cut.
Dog Iii lands a nice leg kick that just misses Grimes's sensitive parts.
Grimes takes one to the chin there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dog Iii waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Grimes.
Dog Iii misses with a hook.
Dog Iii thuds his right hand into Grimes's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Grimes scores with a jab to the body.
Dog Iii thows a left - swing and a miss!
Grimes lands an overhand right.
A jab from Grimes misses.
Dog Iii is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dog Iii.
Brian Grimes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Dog Iii throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Grimes counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dog Iii thinking.
Dog Iii slips under a jab from Grimes.
Grimes looks to land a right hand but Dog Iii moved out of range.
Dog Iii is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Dog Iii is looking to slow Grimes down with leg kicks.
Grimes looks to score with a jab to the body but Dog Iii is just out of range.
Grimes takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dog Iii bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dog Iii misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grimes.
Dog Iii fails to land with a series of punches.
Dog Iii pivots, looking for a leg kick but Grimes is out of range and Dog Iii settles back down.
Grimes misses with an uppercut. Dog Iii saw that one coming.
Dog Iii throws a front kick aimed at Grimes's knee but Grimes avoids it well.
Grimes throws a body shot but no joy.
Dog Iii went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Dog Iii displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Grimes throws out the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Grimes. Dog Iii does a little dance to reset his feet.
A decent looking cross lands there for Grimes.
Dog Iii scores with a hook.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grimes throws a jab when Dog Iii was well out of range.
Grimes ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dog Iii blocks a jab.
Grimes thuds a left hand into Dog Iii's body.
Dog Iii avoids the body shot from Grimes.
Grimes throws a big shot that misses.
Dog Iii scores with a jab.
Grimes misses with a shot to the body
and Dog Iii counters with a solid body kick.
Dog Iii bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Dog Iii shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Grimes gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Grimes throws a right hand that misses
and Dog Iii cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC#
Grimes is rocked!
Dog Iii tries to work over Grimes's front leg with a kick but Grimes checks it.
Dog Iii is looking to score with low kicks.
Dog Iii feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Grimes's calf.
Grimes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Grimes throws a jab but it's blocked by Dog Iii. #T3#
Dog Iii dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Grimes. That did some damage!
Grimes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dog Iii throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Grimes swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Dog Iii misses with a body shot.
Dog Iii looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Grimes takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Grimes takes a swing at Dog Iii's ribcage but misses.
Grimes looks to score with a jab to the body but Dog Iii is just out of range.
Dog Iii uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Grimes.
Dog Iii looks to throw the jab but Grimes is out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Grimes. Dog Iii does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dog Iii half committed to a counter leg kick.
Grimes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Grimes missing with a left hand there. Dog Iii was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dog Iii misses with a hook. Grimes ducked under it nicely.
Dog Iii's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Dog Iii duly obliges. #T4#
Dog Iii bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dog Iii throws a head kick that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dog Iii tries to land a leg kick but Grimes saw it coming and moves away.
Dog Iii ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Grimes throws an off balance right hand
and Dog Iii counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Dog Iii has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Dog Iii throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Grimes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dog Iii ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grimes moves away.
Grimes throws a poor cross that misses
and Dog Iii counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Dog Iii throws a lazy right hand but Grimes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dog Iii ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dog Iii is looking to counter with a body kick.
Grimes takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Grimes's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Both fighters circling a little - Dog Iii finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Dog Iii scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dog Iii throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dog Iii looks to throw the jab but Grimes is out of range.
Dog Iii tests Grimes's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dog Iii ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mad Dog Iii dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brian Grimes's cut.
That's time! Dog Iii's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Dog Iii listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Dog Iii scores with a nice head shot.
Grimes looks to score with a jab to the body but Dog Iii is just out of range.
A big left from Dog Iii misses.
Grimes misses with a looping left.
Grimes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dog Iii.
Dog Iii is looking to slow Grimes down with leg kicks.
Dog Iii throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Grimes stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Grimes moves out of range of the body kick.
Grimes swings for the body but Dog Iii moves out of range.
Dog Iii slips under a jab from Grimes.
Grimes looks to land a right hand but Dog Iii moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grimes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big right from Grimes misses.
Good leg kick by Dog Iii there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Dog Iii staying out of range there.
It looked like Dog Iii was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Grimes.
Grimes misses the shot to the body.
Dog Iii is looking to counter with a body kick.#T1#
Dog Iii ducks under a wild hook from Grimes.
An inside leg kick lands from Dog Iii.
Grimes missing with a left hand there. Dog Iii was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mad Dog Iii is winning the standup battle so far.
Dog Iii moves into range and connects with a jab.
Grimes doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dog Iii throws a body punch but Grimes moves out of range.
Grimes misses with a hook
and Dog Iii counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A looping hook to the body misses from Grimes. Dog Iii does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dog Iii throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Grimes on the side of the head.
Dog Iii steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Grimes.
Dog Iii is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Grimes slips a straight right by Dog Iii.
Grimes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dog Iii lets loose with a powerful body kick. Grimes will feel that in the morning.
Dog Iii moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grimes has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dog Iii.
Grimes swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Dog Iii to counter with a crisp jab.
Grimes is still on wobbly legs! Can Dog Iii finish him?
Grimes with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dog Iii to score with a decent uppercut.#T2#
Dog Iii throws a series of punches but Grimes avoids them all with ease.
Dog Iii moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Grimes seems to have recovered his senses.
A big left from Grimes misses.
Grimes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dog Iii is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Grimes can do to turn this around?
Grimes rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dog Iii counters with a nice leg kick.
Grimes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Grimes misses with a body shot.
Grimes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dog Iii moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Grimes throws a body punch but Dog Iii moves out of range.
Dog Iii fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Grimes.
Grimes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dog Iii manages to avoid it.
Grimes wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dog Iii connects with a leg kick. Grimes looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Dog Iii thumps Grimes with a low kick.
Grimes moves out of range of the strikes.#T3#
Grimes connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Grimes misses the jab.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Grimes throws an off balance right hand
and Dog Iii connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dog Iii will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Grimes throws out a counter right but Dog Iii avoids it with no problem.
Dog Iii looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Dog Iii takes one to the side of the head.
Grimes throws a right hand that misses
and Dog Iii counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Dog Iii swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dog Iii pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Dog Iii throws a hook but Grimes blocks it.
Grimes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dog Iii moves away.
Dog Iii was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dog Iii lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Grimes might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Dog Iii has got the better of the exchanges.
Dog Iii changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Grimes misses with a lunging right hand
and Dog Iii counters with an inside leg kick.
Grimes throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dog Iii stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Grimes is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grimes throws a hook to the side of Dog Iii's head but Dog Iii sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T4#
A decent looking body kick lands there for Dog Iii.
Grimes tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dog Iii fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Dog Iii blocks a jab.
Grimes throws a body punch but Dog Iii moves out of range.
Grimes has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Dog Iii takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Grimes thuds his right hand into Dog Iii's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Dog Iii connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Grimes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dog Iii.
Grimes takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A clash of legs there as Grimes blocks the low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dog Iii uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Grimes.
Dog Iii throws a shot from downtown. Grimes moves away and avoids it.
A big left from Grimes misses.
Grimes throws the left hand but Dog Iii avoids the punch easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mad Dog Iii dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Brian Grimes's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Dog Iii catches Grimes with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nice shot by Dog Iii.
Grimes's corner calls for a 1-2. Grimes obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Dog Iii bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Grimes's head backwards.
Grimes misses with a looping right.
Grimes misses with a straight left.
A slow jab from Grimes misses its intended target.
Dog Iii misses with a hook.
Dog Iii ducks under a wild hook from Grimes.
Grimes throws a looping overhand right but Dog Iii ducks down to avoid it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Grimes.
Grimes scores with a jab to the body.
Grimes walks into a stiff left hand from Dog Iii.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dog Iii keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Grimes misses with a body shot.
Dog Iii throws a jab when Grimes was well out of range.#T1#
Grimes just misses with a punch to the body. #KD#
Dog Iii drops Grimes with a beautiful combination! Grimes stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Dog Iii is looking for the KO!
Grimes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
BOOM! Dog Iii lands a beautiful left hook that drops Grimes. Grimes tries to recover but Dog Iii is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Grimes lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mad Dog Iii!

Event: MMAHelsinki - 85
Date: Dec 24, 2016

#R1#
Dog Iii throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Dog Iii.
Dog Iii lets loose with a powerful body kick. Nickal will feel that in the morning.
Nickal comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nickal has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dog Iii.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Dog Iii 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.
Nickal looks to land a left hand but Dog Iii moved out of range nicely.
Nickal throws a right hand that misses
and Dog Iii counters with a nice low kick that buckles Nickal 's knee momentarily.
Nickal will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dog Iii looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've been hearing reports that Nickal has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Nickal takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nickal throws a hook but Dog Iii avoids it easily.
Nickal tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dog Iii was well out of range. Poor timing from Nickal .
Dog Iii connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T1##TD#
Dog Iii gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Nickal to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Nickal throws an elbow that misses. Dog Iii uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Nickal 's guard. Nice move by Dog Iii!#REVB#
Nickal wants to sweep here but Dog Iii controlling him for the moment.
Dog Iii trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nickal is pulling down on Dog Iii's head to control his posture.
Nickal looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dog Iii wants to control from the top but Nickal keeps moving.
Nickal looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dog Iii is one step ahead there. #T2#
Dog Iii must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Dog Iii is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Nickal keeping full guard, as Dog Iii tries to pass.
Nickal is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Nickal lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T3#
Dog Iii tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dog Iii is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nickal in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dog Iii is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Nickal throws a big right hand that misses.
Nickal throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dog Iii works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Dog Iii looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Nickal is in close to Dog Iii's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dog Iii controls Nickal momentarily but Nickal frees himself.
Dog Iii has momentary wrist control but Nickal slips an elbow through the middle.
Nickal scoring with punches to the head and body.
Nickal lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Nickal cracks Dog Iii with a solid left hand.
Nickal working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Nickal throwing strikes but missing.
Nickal preventing the sweep.
Nickal is in close to Dog Iii's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dog Iii looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nickal is one step ahead there.
Nickal content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bo Nickal 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#
A solid leg kick lands there for Dog Iii.
Nickal with a poor takedown
and Dog Iii counters with a nice uppercut.
Dog Iii connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nickal . Nickal circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Dog Iii looks to land a body kick but Nickal moved away.
Nickal throws a body shot but no joy.
Nickal is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Dog Iii avoids the body shot from Nickal .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickal misses the shot to the body.
A big right from Nickal misses.
Dog Iii shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nickal fails with the takedown.#T1#
Dog Iii throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mad Dog Iii is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nickal misses with an uppercut.
Nickal misses the shot to the body.
Dog Iii throws a hook to the side of Nickal 's head but Nickal sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dog Iii takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nice takedown defense from Dog Iii. No joy for Nickal on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bo Nickal . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nickal swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dog Iii takes a swing at Nickal 's ribcage but misses.
Dog Iii pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nickal appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T2#
Dog Iii waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nickal .
Nickal attempts a counter takedown but Dog Iii avoids it well and moves away.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Dog Iii enables Nickal to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Dog Iii manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Nickal 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.
Dog Iii is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nickal trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nickal distracts Dog Iii with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Dog Iii is pulling down on Nickal 's head. It's preventing any offense from Nickal , at least for the moment.
Nickal throwing strikes but missing.
Nickal won't allow Dog Iii to sweep him here. #T3#
Dog Iii has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Nickal in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bo Nickal overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dog Iii looking to control.
Nickal working some strikes from top position.
Nickal scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Dog Iii has momentary wrist control but Nickal slips an elbow through the middle.
Nickal passes Dog Iii's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Dog Iii trying to control from the bottom.
Nice strikes from Nickal there.
Nickal sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dog Iii defending well though.
Nickal working Dog Iii over with strikes. #T4#
Dog Iii wants to improve his position but Nickal is controlling well.
Nickal landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Dog Iii on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Dog Iii avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nickal .
Nickal not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nickal wants to pass the guard but Dog Iii is defending well.
Dog Iii keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dog Iii tries to get to full guard but Nickal has control of the leg.
Nickal missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Nickal slips a nice elbow through Dog Iii's hands, connecting with Dog Iii's forehead.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dog Iii keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bo Nickal dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Dog Iii ducks right into an uppercut from Nickal .
A clash of legs there as Nickal blocks the low kick.
Nickal attempts a counter takedown but Dog Iii avoids it well and moves away.
Dog Iii misses with a hook. Nickal ducked under it nicely.
Nickal misses with a jab to the body
and Dog Iii counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dog Iii throws a right hand that Nickal ducks under and follows up with a left that Nickal also avoids with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Dog Iii.
Nickal just misses with a punch to the body.
Nickal fails to land the takedown.
Mad Dog Iii seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Nickal moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Dog Iii jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A big right from Nickal misses.
Nickal takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Dog Iii looks to land a right hand but Nickal moved out of range.
Nickal misses with a wild body shot.
A little jabbing left from Dog Iii on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dog Iii loads up on a big right hand but Nickal slips the punch.
Nickal half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nickal throws a hook but Dog Iii avoids it easily.
Mad Dog Iii has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Dog Iii moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nickal throws a lazy uppercut
and Dog Iii connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A swing and a miss from Dog Iii.
Dog Iii waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nickal .
Nickal changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Dog Iii lands a leg kick that knocks Nickal off balance momentarily.
Nickal on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Dog Iii misses with a head kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nickal bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A big left from Dog Iii misses. #T3#
Nickal misses with a series of wild punches.
Dog Iii looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dog Iii scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nickal doesn't seem bothered though.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nickal . Dog Iii does a little dance to reset his feet.#KD2#
Dog Iii lands a big head kick that sends Nickal tumbling to the mat! Dog Iii takes a step backwards and waves Nickal back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Good leg kick by Dog Iii there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Dog Iii keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nickal lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Dog Iii cracks Nickal on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Nickal falls backwards against the cage. Dog Iii follows up with more strikes that drop Nickal to his knees. Dog Iii keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Nickal ! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mad Dog Iii!

Event: MMAHelsinki - 77
Date: Nov 18, 2016

#R1#
Dog Iii misses with a right hand
and Scott cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dog Iii checks the leg kick nicely there.
Dog Iii tried to counter with a leg kick but Scott avoided it.
Dog Iii cracks the inside of Scott's front leg. #CL2#
Scott takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Dog Iii breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dog Iii throws a head kick but Scott moves out of range.
Dog Iii throws a solid leg kick but Scott takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Dog Iii.
Scott tries to clinch but Dog Iii is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dog Iii scores with a nice head shot.
Scott tries to clinch but Dog Iii moves away
and Dog Iii counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Scott thinking.
Scott takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T1#
Dog Iii throws a big shot that misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Scott misses the target.
Scott lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Dog Iii lands the left hand.
Scott throws a shot from downtown. Dog Iii moves away and avoids it.
Dog Iii looks for the body kick but Scott saw that one coming.
A shot to the liver by Scott. Beautiful body shot.
Dog Iii ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Scott moves away.
A head kick by Dog Iii misses
and Dog Iii takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dog Iii wants to slow Scott down by chopping away at his legs.
Scott throws a wild body kick that Dog Iii sees coming a mile off.#T2#
Dog Iii works Scott's body with a nice hook.
Dog Iii seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Dog Iii lands the left hand.
Dog Iii attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head kick misses from Scott.
Dog Iii showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Scott.
Dog Iii lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Dog Iii paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Dog Iii's jab looks to have found its range, popping Scott under the eye.
Scott's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dog Iii under the eye.#T3#
Dog Iii fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Dog Iii pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Scott connects with the punch.
Scott doesn't manage to clinch there - Dog Iii circles away.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Dog Iii.
Scott tries to clinch up.
Scott ducks right into an uppercut from Dog Iii.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Dog Iii.
Scott throws a hook but Dog Iii blocks it.
Dog Iii keeps the fight on the outside.#T4#
Scott misses with a straight right.
Scott misses with an uppercut. Dog Iii saw that one coming.
A shot to the liver by Dog Iii. Beautiful body shot.
Scott wants to slow Dog Iii down by chopping away at his legs.
Scott takes one to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Scott takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Dog Iii pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Scott lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Dog Iii throws a shot from downtown. Scott moves away and avoids it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Scott! But no joy.
Dog Iii avoids the body shot from Scott.
Dog Iii 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mad Dog Iii dominated that round.
That's time! Dog Iii's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Dog Iii throws a lazy head kick
and Scott counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Scott moves out of range of the leg kick from Dog Iii.#CL2#
Scott darts in and clinches Dog Iii up against the cage.
Dog Iii lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Scott throws a punch but it's blocked by Dog Iii.
Scott is trying to drag Dog Iii to the mat but Dog Iii just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Scott misses with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dog Iii.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Dog Iii pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dog Iii lands with a right hand.
Scott misses with a low kick.
Dog Iii keeps the fight on the outside.
A counter left hand to the body from Dog Iii misses its target.#T1#
Dog Iii jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dog Iii takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CL2#
Scott has Dog Iii up against the cage in a clinch. #BC#
Dog Iii escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dog Iii jabs at Scott's body.
Aaron Scott is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dog Iii scores with a jab to the jaw.
Scott's corner calls for a 1-2. Scott obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Scott throws a nice looking combination but Dog Iii bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dog Iii steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Scott.
Scott moves out of range as Dog Iii throws a body kick. #T2#
Scott has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dog Iii.
Dog Iii gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Scott.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dog Iii misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Scott.
Some wild striking there from Scott.
Dog Iii appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dog Iii.
Dog Iii cracks Scott with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Scott looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Dog Iii chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T3#
Scott takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Scott is looking to clinch.
Dog Iii throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Scott lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Scott has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dog Iii.
Scott throws a series of punches but Dog Iii avoids them all with ease.
Dog Iii avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Scott scores with a shot to the body.
Scott swings widly with a right hand
and Dog Iii counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
Dog Iii slips a straight right by Scott.
A jab from Scott misses.
Dog Iii was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Decent striking displayed by Scott there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dog Iii tries a low kick but Scott avoids it.
Scott lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Scott uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dog Iii.
Dog Iii throws a wild body kick that Scott sees coming a mile off.
Scott throws a series of punches but Dog Iii avoids them all with ease.
Dog Iii throwing a counter right hand but Scott manages to avoid it.
Dog Iii pivots, looking for a leg kick but Scott is out of range and Dog Iii settles back down.
Scott tries to clinch but Dog Iii moves away
and Dog Iii counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dog Iii staying out of range there.
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 Mad Dog Iii will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Dog Iii throws a shot from downtown. Scott moves away and avoids it.
Dog Iii uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Scott.
Dog Iii swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#CL2#
Scott rushes Dog Iii and presses him up against the cage.
Scott goes for a takedown attempt but Dog Iii pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Dog Iii throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Scott looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Scott uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dog Iii.
Dog Iii with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dog Iii moves out of range as Scott throws a body kick.
Nice uppercut there from Dog Iii.
Mad Dog Iii is winning the standup battle so far.
Scott misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dog Iii throws a looping overhand right but Scott ducks down to avoid it. #T1##CL2#
Scott clinches with his opponent.
Scott's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#BC2#
Scott's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Scott on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Scott with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dog Iii to score with a decent uppercut.
Scott throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dog Iii misses with a low kick.
Scott avoids a kick to the body.
Dog Iii throws a hook but Scott blocks it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dog Iii.
Scott takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.#T2#
Dog Iii lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dog Iii goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CUT#
It looks like Aaron Scott has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Scott misses with an uppercut.
Dog Iii looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A combination from Scott does no damage.
It looked like Dog Iii wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Scott wants to clinch but Dog Iii slips to the side
and Dog Iii counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dog Iii ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Scott throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dog Iii swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Scott counters with a nice body kick.
Donk. Scott catches Dog Iii right on the button with a cross.
Dog Iii is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Scott can do to turn this around?#T3#
Scott lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Scott slips a jab from Dog Iii.
Dog Iii on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Donk. Dog Iii catches Scott right on the button with a cross.
Scott tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Dog Iii counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Dog Iii misses with a hook. Scott ducked under it nicely.
Scott misses with a wild combination.
Dog Iii connects with a solid leg kick. #T4#
Dog Iii slips a jab and a cross from Scott.
Dog Iii lands an overhand right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dog Iii throws a jab when Scott was well out of range.
Scott throws a leg kick that misses.
Scott takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Aaron Scott has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dog Iii keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Scott wants to clinch.
Dog Iii quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mad Dog Iii showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dog Iii, 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mad Dog Iii!

Event: MMAHelsinki - 72
Date: Oct 22, 2016

#R1#
Haraldsson misses with the combination.
Haraldsson misses with a leg kick
and Dog Iii counters with a series of strikes. Haraldsson will be more careful next time no doubt.
The fighters circling - Haraldsson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dog Iii definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Dog Iii pivots, looking for a leg kick but Haraldsson is out of range and Dog Iii settles back down.
Haraldsson throws a leg kick but Dog Iii checks it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Haraldsson.
Haraldsson jabs Dog Iii to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Haraldsson throws a leg kick
and Dog Iii counters with a slapping leg kick.
Haraldsson scores with a shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Dog Iii.
Dog Iii connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Haraldsson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Dog Iii is able to avoid easily.
Haraldsson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T1#
The fighters circle momentarily. Haraldsson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Haraldsson misses with a hook to the body
letting Dog Iii counter with a right hand.
Dog Iii scores with a punch to the head.
Dog Iii takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Haraldsson throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Haraldsson misses with a low kick.
Haraldsson throws a leg kick but Dog Iii checks it.
Haraldsson slips a jab and a cross from Dog Iii.
Haraldsson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dog Iii sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Haraldsson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dog Iii counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dog Iii checks a leg kick.
As Haraldsson backs away, Dog Iii returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Haraldsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Dog Iii is just out of range.#CL2#
Haraldsson moves into the clinch.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Still in the clinch, Haraldsson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Haraldsson lands a nice uppercut.
A short right from Dog Iii on the inside.
Dog Iii lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC#
Dog Iii breaks from the clinch.
Dog Iii moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Haraldsson lands with a shot to the body.
Haraldsson throws a leg kick but Dog Iii sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Dog Iii on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Haraldsson throws a leg kick but Dog Iii sees it coming and moves out of range.
Haraldsson tries a head kick but it misses.
Haraldsson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Dog Iii ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Haraldsson moves away.
Good work by Haraldsson as he checks the leg kick.
Haraldsson is looking to clinch.
Dog Iii lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T3#
Haraldsson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dog Iii tries to move into range but Haraldsson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Haraldsson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dog Iii sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A punch combination from Haraldsson misses.
Dog Iii throws out a loose jab but Haraldsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Haraldsson tries a quick counter leg kick but Dog Iii is wise to it.
Dog Iii connects with a leg kick. Haraldsson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Dog Iii throws a head kick but Haraldsson moves out of range.
Haraldsson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dog Iii.
Dog Iii's corner calls for a 1-2. Dog Iii obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Dog Iii walks into a jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dog Iii. That's going to slow Haraldsson down.
Haraldsson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
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!
Haraldsson tries to land a leg kick but Dog Iii saw it coming and moves away. #T4#
Haraldsson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Haraldsson connects with a jab.
Haraldsson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Haraldsson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dog Iii looks to land a body kick but Haraldsson moved away.
Haraldsson wants to counter the offense by Dog Iii and move into the clinch position.
Haraldsson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A bone on bone clash there as Dog Iii blocks the leg kick.
Dog Iii throws the left hand but Haraldsson avoids the punch easily.
Dog Iii misses with a low kick.
Haraldsson stuns Dog Iii with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Haraldsson needs to keep his hands up - Dog Iii had a free shot at his head there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dog Iii ducks under a wild hook from Haraldsson.
Svend Haraldsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Haraldsson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Svend Haraldsson will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dog Iii 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 Haraldsson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Haraldsson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Haraldsson throws a solid leg kick but Dog Iii takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Haraldsson.
Haraldsson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Haraldsson just misses with a punch to the body.
A swing and a miss from Haraldsson.
Dog Iii stuns Haraldsson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Haraldsson. Dog Iii does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dog Iii moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dog Iii throws an off balance right hand
and Haraldsson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Dog Iii's knee momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haraldsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dog Iii tried to counter with a leg kick but Haraldsson avoided it.
Haraldsson misses with a head kick.
Haraldsson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dog Iii stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Haraldsson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T1#
The crowd cheers as Haraldsson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dog Iii doesn't seem phased though.
Haraldsson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Dog Iii counters with a slapping leg kick.
Dog Iii drops his hands momentarily and Haraldsson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That kick from Dog Iii tenderised Haraldsson's leg. Haraldsson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Haraldsson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dog Iii counters with an inside leg kick.
Dog Iii throws a sloppy head kick and Haraldsson moves out of range easily.
Nice uppercut lands for Haraldsson. That snapped Dog Iii's head back.
A slow jab from Haraldsson misses its intended target.
Haraldsson misses with a leg kick
and Dog Iii connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dog Iii pivots, looking for a leg kick but Haraldsson is out of range and Dog Iii settles back down.
Haraldsson moves out of range of the strikes.
Haraldsson throws a low kick but Dog Iii avoids it.
Dog Iii throws a quick counter kick to the body but Haraldsson avoids it.
Haraldsson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dog Iii.#T2#
Haraldsson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dog Iii blocks the body kick.
Dog Iii scores with a shot to the body.
A shot to the liver by Dog Iii. Beautiful body shot.
Haraldsson steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Dog Iii. That one must have hurt.
Dog Iii misses with a body kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Haraldsson misses.
An inside leg kick from Haraldsson misses.
Dog Iii throws a low kick, looking for Haraldsson's leg but Haraldsson calmly moves out of range.
Jab, jab by Haraldsson - just one landing.
Dog Iii loads up on a big right hand but Haraldsson slips the punch.
Haraldsson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dog Iii moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Haraldsson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T3#
Haraldsson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dog Iii throws out the jab.
A countering left hand to the body from Haraldsson misses.
Dog Iii throws a front kick aimed at Haraldsson's knee but Haraldsson avoids it well.
A big left from Haraldsson misses.
Haraldsson cracks Dog Iii with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Mad Dog Iii is winning the standup battle so far.
Haraldsson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dog Iii misses with a straight right.
Dog Iii tries to work over Haraldsson's front leg with a kick but Haraldsson checks it.
Dog Iii swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dog Iii misses with a straight left.
Haraldsson throws a good cross that connects.
Haraldsson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dog Iii doesn't seem bothered though.
Haraldsson has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Dog Iii.
Haraldsson takes a swing at Dog Iii's ribcage but misses. #T4#
Dog Iii walks into a left hand.
Haraldsson throws a wild body kick that Dog Iii sees coming a mile off.
Dog Iii throws out a powerful jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dog Iii cracks Haraldsson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Haraldsson. Dog Iii does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dog Iii moves out of range of the body kick.
Dog Iii tried to counter with a leg kick but Haraldsson avoided it.
Dog Iii misses with a looping left.
Haraldsson throws a lazy right hand but Dog Iii sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Haraldsson tries to clinch up.
Haraldsson wants to land a leg kick but Dog Iii is out of range.
Dog Iii uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Haraldsson.
An inside leg kick from Haraldsson misses.
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 Mad Dog Iii will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Haraldsson moves in looking to clinch but Dog Iii pushes him off.
Haraldsson ducks under a wild hook from Dog Iii.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Haraldsson! But no joy.
Dog Iii cracks Haraldsson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Dog Iii has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Haraldsson finds it's way round the side to connect with Dog Iii's head.
Dog Iii throws a nice outside leg kick. #CL2#
Haraldsson closes the distance and clinches.
Haraldsson swings wildly with an uppercut but Dog Iii uses good head movement to avoid it.
Haraldsson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Haraldsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dog Iii's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Dog Iii as Haraldsson tries to tie him up.
Haraldsson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dog Iii lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Dog Iii can't find room to land a body shot as Haraldsson controls the action. #T1#
Haraldsson blocks an uppercut.
Haraldsson lands with a left to the head.
Dog Iii lands with a short shot to the head.
Haraldsson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dog Iii lands a right hand.
A nice left hand lands by Dog Iii. #ROC#
Haraldsson is rocked!
Dog Iii lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Haraldsson.
Haraldsson is still on wobbly legs! Can Dog Iii finish him?
A body shot lands from Dog Iii.
Haraldsson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dog Iii lands a big right hand that drops Haraldsson! The killer instinct kicks in and Dog Iii finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Dog Iii!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mad Dog Iii!

Event: MMAHelsinki - 62
Date: Sep 20, 2016

#R1##TD2#
Fisher shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Fisher is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dog Iii defends it well.
Fisher wants to take a breather but Dog Iii is having none of it.
Fisher trying to pass the guard but Dog Iii defending well.
Dog Iii trying to control but Fisher postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Fisher seems to be working for a kimura but Dog Iii defends the submission attempt.
Fisher wants to take a breather but Dog Iii is having none of it. #T1##SUB2#
Fisher is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dog Iii sees it coming and defends easily.
Fisher missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Fisher is keen to just control but Dog Iii is a slippery customer.
Well, if Fisher 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.
Fisher wants to pass to mount but Dog Iii is defending the position.
Fisher wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dog Iii keeps working.
Fisher slows the pace down in half guard. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Fisher wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dog Iii keeps working.
Fisher lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Dog Iii knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Fisher on the ground.
Dog Iii is looking for a sweep. Fisher is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dog Iii is looking to control Fisher's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dog Iii avoid being mounted?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dog Iii is looking to improve his position.
Fisher passes to full mount! #T3#
Fisher takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Fisher breaks from Dog Iii's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Fisher unloading with bombs!
Fisher connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Dog Iii is trying desperately to improve position.
Fisher looking to finish with strikes here!
Dog Iii is squirming around, avoiding Fisher's attempts to control the action.
Fisher content just to control the position here. #T4#
Dog Iii taking shots to the head.
Fisher raining down shots from the mount!
Fisher landing strikes from the mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fisher postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Dog Iii looks a forlorn figure.
Dog Iii looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fisher trying to control.
Fisher lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nathan Fisher dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Jab from Fisher.
Fisher misses with a two punch combination.
Dog Iii lands with a kick to the temple. Fisher shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CUT#
It looks like Nathan Fisher has been cut.
Dog Iii throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Fisher defending well as Dog Iii loads up on a big left hand.
Fisher throws out a counter right but Dog Iii avoids it with no problem.
Dog Iii misses with a hook. Fisher ducked under it nicely.
Fisher chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dog Iii can pounce on him.
Dog Iii on the wrong end of a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dog Iii is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fisher.
Dog Iii motions for Fisher to come forward. Dog Iii throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fisher has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Dog Iii stuffs the takedown attempt from Fisher. Fisher gets slowly back to his feet.
Mad Dog Iii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Fisher pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A slow jab from Fisher misses its intended target.
Dog Iii stuffs the takedown attempt from Fisher. Fisher gets slowly back to his feet.
Fisher keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Both fighters circling a little - Dog Iii finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Fisher has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fisher uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dog Iii.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dog Iii.
Dog Iii uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fisher.#T2#
An inside leg kick lands from Dog Iii.
Dog Iii connects with a leg kick. Fisher looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Fisher shoots in for a double leg but Dog Iii sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mad Dog Iii has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nathan Fisher.
Dog Iii feints and then cracks Fisher's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Fisher down.
Fisher keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fisher thinks about the counter body kick.
Dog Iii moves out of range as Fisher throws a body kick.
Fisher's corner calls for a 1-2. Fisher obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
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!
Dog Iii uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fisher.
Fisher attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Fisher misses with a two punch combination.
Dog Iii was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dog Iii fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Fisher looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T3#
Dog Iii misses with a low kick.
Fisher misses with a body kick.
Dog Iii tries a head kick but it misses.
Fisher swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dog Iii lands with a nice body kick.
Fisher gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Dog Iii counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dog Iii uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Dog Iii ducks right into an uppercut from Fisher.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dog Iii.
Fisher keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T4#
Dog Iii throws a quick inside leg kick.
Dog Iii wants to slow Fisher down by chopping away at his legs.
Fisher checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Dog Iii lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dog Iii throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
And Fisher tries to counter it with a takedown but Dog Iii pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Dog Iii changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dog Iii lands a glancing blow to the side of Fisher's head.
Dog Iii gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Dog Iii looks to score with a jab to the body but Fisher is just out of range.
Fisher's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Fisher takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fisher misses with a lunging right hand
and Dog Iii counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mad Dog Iii dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Nathan Fisher's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Fisher fails with a takedown attempt.
Dog Iii throws a lazy body kick
enabling Fisher to counter with a crisp jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Fisher.
Fisher shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fisher fails with a takedown attempt.
Mad Dog Iii has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nathan Fisher.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fisher lands a head shot.
Good work by Fisher as he checks the leg kick.
And Fisher tries to counter it with a takedown but Dog Iii pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Fisher checks the leg kick nicely there. #T1#
Dog Iii feints and then cracks Fisher's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Fisher down.
Dog Iii takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Dog Iii moves out of range of the strikes.
Fisher attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Dog Iii cracks Fisher with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Fisher takes one to the side of the head.
Mad Dog Iii is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dog Iii throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fisher is looking for the big counter here.
Dog Iii displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fisher throws out the jab.
Dog Iii fires out a quick counter leg kick but Fisher just manages to avoid it.
Dog Iii throws an overhand right that lands on Fisher's shoulder, as Fisher tries to avoid the shot.
Fisher shoots in looking for a takedown. Dog Iii tries to sprawl out of it but Fisher keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dog Iii manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T2#
Fisher pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Dog Iii throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A lazy body kick from Dog Iii #TD2#
and Fisher counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Dog Iii!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dog Iii holding on.
Dog Iii regains half guard there - taking advantage of Fisher's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Fisher with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Fisher has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T3#
Fisher thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dog Iii's head.
Fisher is trying to control the action in half guard but Dog Iii is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Fisher looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Dog Iii is looking for a sweep. Fisher is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Fisher seems to be working for a kimura but Dog Iii defends the submission attempt.
Dog Iii is staying active underneath Fisher, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Fisher wants to free his trapped foot but Dog Iii is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Fisher passes to full mount!
Fisher lands a big shot there that rocks Dog Iii but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Nathan Fisher has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dog Iii is trying desperately to improve position.
Dog Iii wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Fisher.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fisher scoring with strikes but Dog Iii is staying in there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nathan Fisher comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Fisher 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nathan Fisher!
Nathan Fisher made sure to mention his sponsor, KnockOut in his post fight interview.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 55
Date: Aug 20, 2016

#R1#
Nickal throws a jab when Dog Iii was well out of range.#TD#
Nickal shoots in and bounces Dog Iii off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Nickal content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Nickal lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Nickal missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nickal scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Nickal is looking to work some ground and pound but Dog Iii has wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickal postures up in Dog Iii's guard and throws a big left but Dog Iii blocks it.
Dog Iii utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nickal loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nickal with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Nickal distracts Dog Iii with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T1#
Nickal throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nickal 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.
Nickal throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dog Iii works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dog Iii is adopting a defensive guard.
Dog Iii preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nickal postures up.
Dog Iii might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Nickal haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Nickal scoring with some ground and pound.
Nickal stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dog Iii swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nickal in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T2#
Nickal looking to pass the guard.
Dog Iii preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dog Iii is trying to keep Nickal in close.
Nickal loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dog Iii looking to control.
Nickal lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Nickal scoring with punches to the head and body.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nickal accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nickal trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nickal throwing strikes from guard but Dog Iii blocks nicely.
Dog Iii working a defensive guard here. #T3#
Dog Iii is adopting a defensive guard.
Nickal missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dog Iii is trying to keep Nickal in close.
Nickal throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dog Iii is pulling down on Nickal 's head. It's preventing any offense from Nickal , at least for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nickal throws a big right hand that misses. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Dog Iii preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nickal accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nickal postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Nickal scoring with some ground and pound.
Nickal postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Nickal with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nickal throws a big elbow that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nickal accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nickal scoring with some ground and pound.
Nickal loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dog Iii controls Nickal momentarily but Nickal frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bo Nickal dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Nickal throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nickal . Dog Iii does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nickal throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little jabbing left from Dog Iii on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dog Iii tries to land a body kick#TD#
so Nickal counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Nickal loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nickal is looking to work some ground and pound but Dog Iii has wrist control.
Nickal missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nickal chips away with some ground and pound.
Bo Nickal overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickal chips away with some ground and pound.
Nickal throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dog Iii works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nickal trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nickal postures up.
Nickal lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T1#
Nickal connects with a couple of short punches.
Nickal throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nickal lands a couple of digs.
Nickal is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dog Iii can do to turn this around?
Dog Iii preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nickal throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nickal accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nickal stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dog Iii swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nickal throwing strikes from guard but Dog Iii blocks nicely.
Dog Iii avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nickal loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T2#
Dog Iii is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've been hearing that Nickal has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Nickal throwing strikes from guard but Dog Iii blocks nicely.
Nickal trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nickal connects with a couple of short punches.
Nickal working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Dog Iii's head.
Nickal with a nice head shot there.
Nickal passes Dog Iii's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Nickal missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Nickal prevents Dog Iii from improving his position.#T3#
Nickal working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Nickal winds up and cracks Dog Iii with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Nickal winds up and cracks Dog Iii with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Nickal is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Nickal not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nickal throwing shots but Dog Iii is blocking nicely.
Nickal missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dog Iii taking some punishment here, with Nickal in his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nickal scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Dog Iii is trying to get back to full guard.
Dog Iii is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Nickal scores with a couple of nice shots.#T4#
Nickal throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nickal thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nickal slips a nice elbow through Dog Iii's hands, connecting with Dog Iii's forehead.
Nickal sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dog Iii defending well though.
Nickal is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
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!
Nickal sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dog Iii defending well though.
Nickal sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dog Iii defending well though.
Nickal working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Nickal lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Dog Iii taking some punishment here, with Nickal in his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bo Nickal 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#
Nickal on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Dog Iii throws a leg kick that misses.
Nickal half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Dog Iii slips under a jab from Nickal .
Dog Iii counters with a body kick.
Nickal blocks a leg kick.
Nickal feinted with a counter takedown.#TD#
Nickal scores with a takedown into Dog Iii's guard.
Dog Iii is trying to control the position but Nickal postures up.
Nickal makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dog Iii is trying to control the position but Nickal postures up.
Nickal looking to pass the guard.
Dog Iii working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nickal . #T1#
Nickal content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Nickal throws a big elbow that misses.
Nickal sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dog Iii's guard.
Nickal missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nickal throws a strike but Dog Iii avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Nickal working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dog Iii avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nickal advances position into side control!
Sloppy strikes there by Nickal .
Nickal in side control lands a decent elbow.
Nickal misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Mad Dog Iii has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Dog Iii takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Nickal in side control lands a decent elbow.
Nickal lands some shots froms side control.
Nickal is working Dog Iii over with some ground and pound from side control. #ROC#
Dog Iii is rocked!
Nickal lands an elbow.
Dog Iii is still in real trouble! Can Nickal finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nickal lands some shots froms side control.
Nickal scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Dog Iii is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Nickal can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bo Nickal !

Event: MMAHelsinki - 48
Date: Jul 16, 2016

#R1#
Lecter throws a jab when Dog Iii was well out of range.
Dog Iii changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Dog Iii. That snapped Lecter's head back.
Lecter sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Lecter throws the left hand but Dog Iii avoids the punch easily.
Lecter scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Dog Iii scores with a kick to the midsection.
Lecter throws a looping overhand right but Dog Iii ducks down to avoid it.
Dog Iii fakes the leg kick and cracks Lecter in the body.
A jab from Dog Iii finds it's way through Lecter's defenses.
Lecter thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lecter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lecter on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Lecter takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Dog Iii tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Both fighters circling a little - Dog Iii finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Lecter rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dog Iii counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The fighters circling - Lecter throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
Dog Iii lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Dog Iii works Lecter's body with a nice hook.
Lecter is breathing heavily.
Dog Iii throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lecter throws a big shot that misses.
Lecter misses with a hook
and Dog Iii counters with a leg kick.
Dog Iii lands with a nice body punch.
Dog Iii is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Dog Iii thuds a left hand into Lecter's body.
Lecter takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Dog Iii lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Lecter throws out a loose jab but Dog Iii uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dog Iii scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lecter throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dog Iii scores with a hook.
We've been hearing reports that Lecter has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Dog Iii smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Lecter takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Dog Iii lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T2#
Dog Iii lands with a nice body kick.
Lecter walks into a straight right hand from Dog Iii.
Lecter will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Dog Iii as he connects with a hook.
Nice shot by Dog Iii.#ROC2#
Lecter is rocked!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Dog Iii.
Oh Lecter is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lecter misses with a straight right.
Lecter seems to have got his legs back now.
Dog Iii lands with a thumping leg kick. #KD2#
Dog Iii lands a big head kick that sends Lecter tumbling to the mat! Dog Iii takes a step backwards and waves Lecter back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Dog Iii keeps the fight on the outside.
Lecter walks forward, straight into a front kick from Dog Iii.
Dog Iii lands with an overhand left.
Dog Iii scores with a jab to the head.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Dog Iii, right into the meat. #KD2#
Dog Iii drops Lecter with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Lecter looks back up at him and smiles so Dog Iii waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Dog Iii pounces like a tiger and cracks Lecter with a vicious hook! Lecter is down but not out! Dog Iii follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Mad Dog Iii!
In defeat, Hannibal Lecter stepped up to the mic, saying 'i think he put his finger up my bum'.

Event: VCL Fight Night: 34
Date: May 01, 2016

#R1#
Houston takes a swing at Dog Iii's ribcage but misses.
Houston lands with a shot to the body.
Houston scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Houston misses the shot to the body.
Houston misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dog Iii.
Dog Iii lands a nice shot that snaps Houston's head back.
Dog Iii wants to land a leg kick but Houston is out of range.
Houston is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dog Iii.
Dog Iii is looking to counter punch.
Houston lands a jab-cross combination.
Houston stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dog Iii.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dog Iii throws a lazy uppercut
and Houston counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Houston misses with a left hand
and Dog Iii counters with a left to the body.
Houston scores with a shot to the body.
Dog Iii scores with a nice strike.
Dog Iii fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Houston manages to avoid it.
Despite the aggression on Houston's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Houston throws a leg kick but Dog Iii moved away.
Dog Iii is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dog Iii.
Dog Iii looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Houston tries to bum rush Dog Iii with a series of wild strikes but Dog Iii uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T1#
Dog Iii throws a front kick that sends Houston stumbling back into the cage.
Dog Iii throws a nice inside leg kick.
Max Houston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dog Iii lands a nice shot to the body.
Dog Iii throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Dog Iii walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Dog Iii dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Houston misses with a series of wild punches.
Houston misses with a straight left.
Dog Iii finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Houston blocks a jab.
Houston works the jab nicely.
Nice cross by Dog Iii.
Houston throws a head kick that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Houston plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Houston moves out of range of the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Houston on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Houston blocks the body kick.
Houston misses with a wild combination.
It appears Dog Iii was looking to counter with a kick there.#T2#
Dog Iii uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Houston.
Dog Iii thows a leg kick but Houston checks it
and Houston counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dog Iii misses with a straight left.
Dog Iii missing with a left hand there. Houston was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dog Iii throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Houston stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A looping hook to the body misses from Houston. Dog Iii does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dog Iii stuns Houston with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Houston, right into the meat.
Houston lands a nice shot to the body.
Houston thuds his right hand into Dog Iii's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Houston avoids the body shot from Dog Iii.
Houston looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Dog Iii throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Houston counters with a nice uppercut.
Houston slips under a jab.
Houston 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.
Dog Iii throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T3#
Houston is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dog Iii.
Houston drops his hands momentarily and Dog Iii takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Dog Iii fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Houston checks it well.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dog Iii 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 Houston has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Houston and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Houston swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Dog Iii to counter with a crisp jab.
Houston takes one to the side of the head.
A cross from Dog Iii lands.
Dog Iii keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Dog Iii throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dog Iii backing away here, and Houston unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A big left from Houston misses.
Houston fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dog Iii wants to land a leg kick but Houston is out of range.
Houston defending well as Dog Iii loads up on a big left hand.
Houston keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dog Iii swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Houston looks to score with a jab to the body but Dog Iii is just out of range.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dog Iii swings for the body but Houston moves out of range.
Houston lands a nice shot that snaps Dog Iii's head back.
Dog Iii tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Houston was well out of range. Poor timing from Dog Iii.
Dog Iii throws a looping overhand right but Houston ducks down to avoid it.
Houston takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nice uppercut lands for Dog Iii. That snapped Houston's head back.
Dog Iii comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dog Iii scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Dog Iii is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Houston misses with a head kick.
Houston misses with a double jab.
Dog Iii is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Houston throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dog Iii moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Houston swings for the body but Dog Iii moves out of range.
Houston moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Houston pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dog Iii throws a looping overhand right but Houston ducks down to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Houston! But no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Max Houston will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Houston throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Houston listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Houston throws a sloppy head kick and Dog Iii moves out of range easily.
Dog Iii throws a half hearted mid kick.
Houston doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dog Iii bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Houston's head.
Dog Iii keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Dog Iii with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Houston avoids the head kick by Dog Iii.
Dog Iii scoring well with a low kick there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Houston throws a body shot but no joy.
Dog Iii is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Dog Iii lands a nice shot to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dog Iii.
Dog Iii lands with an uppercut that bounces Houston off the cage and back into range.
Houston blocks a head kick by Dog Iii.
Mad Dog Iii is winning the standup battle so far.
Houston misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dog Iii lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T1#
Houston on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Nice cross by Houston.
Houston throws a lazy right hand but Dog Iii sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice defenses there by Houston.
Houston ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dog Iii moves away.
Houston throws a head kick but Dog Iii moves out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Dog Iii.
Houston walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A jab from Houston finds it's way through Dog Iii's defenses.
A head kick misses from Houston.
It looked like Dog Iii wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Houston jabs Dog Iii right on the nose. Dog Iii blinks but takes it well.
Dog Iii throws a good cross that connects.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Houston throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dog Iii counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Houston is breathing heavily.
Nice uppercut lands for Dog Iii. That snapped Houston's head back.
Houston tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dog Iii tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Houston misses with a few strikes there.
Dog Iii appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T2#
Dog Iii lands a nice looking body kick.
Houston takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Houston misses with a wild body shot.
Houston misses with a hook
and Dog Iii counters with a body kick that stops Houston in his tracks momentarily.
That kick from Dog Iii tenderised Houston's leg. Houston is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dog Iii keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Houston takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dog Iii keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Houston.
Nice body kick there by Dog Iii.
Houston has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dog Iii.
Dog Iii scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Houston doesn't seem bothered though.
Houston's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Dog Iii.
Houston throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dog Iii bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Houston takes a swing at Dog Iii's ribcage but misses.
Houston looks to land a combination but Dog Iii avoids it well. #T3#
Houston tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Dog Iii fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Houston.
Dog Iii dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dog Iii scores with a nice head shot.
Houston drops his hands momentarily and Dog Iii takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Dog Iii on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Houston. Houston obviously looking to wear him down.
Dog Iii connects with the punch.
Dog Iii is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Houston can do to turn this around?
Dog Iii works the jab nicely.
Houston misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dog Iii throws a lazy right hand but Houston sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Houston looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Dog Iii connects with an inside leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dog Iii.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dog Iii fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Dog Iii slips a straight right by Houston.
Dog Iii throws a low kick but it's checked well by Houston.
Houston dips to his left and cracks Dog Iii with an uppercut!#T4#
Houston misses with a leg kick
letting Dog Iii counter with a right hand.
Dog Iii connects with a leg kick. Houston looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Dog Iii connects with a body shot that sends Houston's belly button to the back.
Houston throws a head kick but Dog Iii moves out of range.
Houston throws a hook but Dog Iii avoids it easily.
Houston takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Dog Iii scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Houston doesn't seem bothered though.
Dog Iii lands a nice looking kick to the body. Houston takes a step back to recover.
Houston on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Houston has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A jab lands there for Dog Iii.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Houston might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Dog Iii has got the better of the exchanges.
Dog Iii scores with a hook to the body. Houston takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dog Iii's corner calls for a 1-2. Dog Iii obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Houston throws a predictable looking body shot
and Dog Iii counters with a straight right hand.
Houston misses the body punch
and Dog Iii finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Dog Iii buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mad Dog Iii 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#
Dog Iii scores with a decent looking hook.
Houston avoids the body shot from Dog Iii.
Houston walks into a jab.
Dog Iii ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jab by Dog Iii.
Houston takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Houston misses the jab.
Dog Iii lands a slapping body shot.
Dog Iii lands a jab to Houston's midsection.
Houston misses with a left hand
and Dog Iii counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dog Iii lands an overhand right.#ROC#
Houston is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Houston just misses with a punch to the body.
Houston has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Dog Iii.
Houston throws a hook to the side of Dog Iii's head but Dog Iii sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Houston takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd cheers as Dog Iii lands an impressive looking overhand right. Houston doesn't seem phased though.
Houston misses with a lunging right hand
and Dog Iii counters with a straight right hand.
Houston is still on wobbly legs! Can Dog Iii finish him?
Houston throws a right hand that misses
and Dog Iii counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Dog Iii lands with a good body shot.
Houston seems to have recovered his senses.
Dog Iii lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dog Iii moves out of range of the strikes.
Houston pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dog Iii lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dog Iii fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Houston misses with a low kick.
Dog Iii getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A big right from Dog Iii misses.
Houston throws a series of punches but Dog Iii moves out of range.
Good leg kick by Dog Iii there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Dog Iii throws a head kick that misses.
Houston throws the left hand but Dog Iii avoids the punch easily.
Houston throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Houston takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Houston misses with a body punch
enabling Dog Iii to counter with a crisp jab.
Dog Iii scores with a nice strike.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dog Iii.
Houston stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dog Iii.
Houston throws a hook but Dog Iii avoids it easily.
Houston throws a lazy right hand but Dog Iii sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
You can see that Houston has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Houston pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice body punch from Dog Iii.
Dog Iii lands with a shot to the body.
Good work by Dog Iii as he checks the leg kick.
Houston uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dog Iii.
Houston gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Dog Iii with a nice cross.
Dog Iii cracks a nice hook into Houston's ribs.#T3#
Houston throws a series of punches but Dog Iii moves out of range.
Dog Iii throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Houston stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Houston takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Houston takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dog Iii jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Dog Iii throws a head kick that half lands.
Dog Iii listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Houston takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dog Iii lands with a nice body punch.
Dog Iii lands a really nice looking cross but Houston seems unphased.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Houston tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dog Iii throwing a counter right hand but Houston manages to avoid it.
Dog Iii looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Houston's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dog Iii connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Houston scrambles back to his feet.
Dog Iii with a hook.
Dog Iii throws a nice inside leg kick. #T4#
A jab from Dog Iii finds it's way through Houston's defenses.
Houston swings widly with a right hand
and Dog Iii counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A big right from Dog Iii misses.
Houston throws a sloppy head kick and Dog Iii moves out of range easily.
Dog Iii tries to land a leg kick but Houston saw it coming and moves away.
Houston throws a poor cross that misses
and Dog Iii counters with a nice uppercut.
Houston steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dog Iii.
Houston stalks Dog Iii and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Dog Iii's face. Dog Iii staggers backwards, shaken.
Houston lands a nice looking body shot.
Dog Iii throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Houston.
Houston will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Dog Iii misses with an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dog Iii throws a leg kick
and Houston counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Houston misses with an uppercut
and Dog Iii counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A big right from Dog Iii misses.
Houston throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Dog Iii wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mad Dog Iii showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dog Iii 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:28
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:28
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mad Dog Iii!

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