Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: MMAHelsinki - 157
Date: Dec 09, 2017

#R1#
Marcus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Offord.
Marcus will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Marcus shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Offord but Offord pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Marcus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Marcus shoots in for a double leg but Offord sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
It looked like Offord wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Offord looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Eric Offord has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Simon Marcus.
The fighters circling - Offord throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Offord gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Offord ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marcus moves away.
Offord swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Offord misses with a body shot.
Offord turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marcus looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD2#
Marcus shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Marcus was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Offord is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Marcus's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T1#
Marcus 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. #SUB2#
Marcus is looking for a kimura here.
Marcus winds up and cracks Offord with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Marcus sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Offord defending well though.
Marcus missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Marcus wants to take a breather but Offord is having none of it. #T2#
Marcus tries to pass the half guard into mount. Offord knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Marcus thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Marcus wants to free his trapped foot but Offord is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Marcus has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Marcus is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Marcus thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Offord's head. #SUB2#
Marcus seems to be looking for submissions.
Marcus sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Offord defending well though. #T3#
Marcus tries to pass to full mount but Offord defends it.
Marcus is trying to control. Offord wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Marcus is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Marcus seems to be working for a kimura but Offord defends the submission attempt.
Marcus is trying to control the action in half guard but Offord is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Offord checks the leg kick nicely there.
Eric Offord is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Marcus shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Offord as he jumps to the side.
Offord misses with an attempted mid kick.
Offord misses with a straight right.
Marcus shoots in looking for a takedown. Offord tries to sprawl out of it but Marcus keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Offord manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Offord throws a big shot that misses.
Offord goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Offord waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Marcus.
Nice sprawl there from Offord as Marcus shoots in.
Marcus with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Offord to score with a decent uppercut.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Offord pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Marcus scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Marcus scores with a nice head shot.
Marcus throws a leg kick but Offord checks it.
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 Eric Offord will probably get the nod.
That's time! Offord's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Nice shot by Offord.
Marcus misses with a takedown attempt - Offord sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Marcus shoots in and drives through. Offord sprawls well.
Marcus scores with the left hand. Offord knows he should have avoided that one.
Marcus misses with a takedown attempt - Offord sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Offord throwing a counter right hand but Marcus manages to avoid it.
Eric Offord has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Simon Marcus.
Marcus shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Offord misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marcus.
Offord misses with a body shot.
Offord cracks Marcus with a right hand to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Offord throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Marcus on the side of the head.
Marcus shoots in for a double leg but Offord sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Marcus shoots in for a takedown but Offord shows good takedown defense.
Eric Offord is winning the standup battle so far.
Offord is looking to land body kicks.
Offord throws a lazy right hand but Marcus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1#
Marcus shoots in and drives through. Offord sprawls well.
Marcus is breathing heavily.
Marcus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Offord.
Offord explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Offord takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Offord lunges at Marcus with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Marcus's hand.
Offord bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Marcus throws a right hand that Offord ducks under and follows up with a left that Offord also avoids with ease.
Offord lands with a good body shot.
Eric Offord seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Offord catches Marcus with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Offord looks to score with a jab to the body but Marcus is just out of range.
Offord gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Offord connects with the punch.
Offord scores with a hook.
Marcus takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Marcus misses with a jab, cross combination. #T2#
Offord scores with a body shot.
Marcus fails with the takedown
and Offord connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Offord throws out a loose jab but Marcus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Offord clobbers Marcus with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Marcus throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Marcus looks for a takedown but Offord sprawls well.
Simon Marcus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A good leg kick by Offord.
Nice body kick from Offord.
Offord is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Marcus can do to turn this around?
Offord throws a nice outside leg kick.
Marcus fails to land with a series of punches.
Offord lands with a nice body punch.
Marcus walks into a stiff left hand from Offord.#T3#
Offord wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Offord scores with the left hand. Marcus knows he should have avoided that one.
Offord ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Marcus takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Offord scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Offord cracks Marcus with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Offord has knocked Marcus down with a huge combo! Offord steps away and waves a wobbly Marcus back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#
Marcus is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Offord throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Marcus stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Marcus is still on wobbly legs! Can Offord finish him?
Marcus 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.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Marcus is defended easily by Offord.
Marcus seems to have recovered his senses.
Offord scores with a leg kick.
Marcus with a poor takedown
and Offord connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4##KD#
Offord lands a big head kick that sends Marcus tumbling to the mat! Offord takes a step backwards and waves Marcus back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Offord lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Eric Offord!
A relieved looking Eric Offord thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 154
Date: Nov 19, 2017

#R1##TD#
Marvin gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Marvin keeping full guard, as Marcus tries to pass.
Marvin is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB2#
Marvin working for a triangle but Marcus defends it easily. #SUB2#
Marvin has his feet on Marcus's thighs here. He's pushed Marcus off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Marcus screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). David C. Marvin!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, David C. Marvin made sure he mentioned Red Light Coffeeshop, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 150
Date: Oct 28, 2017

#R1#
Marcus changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kriel tries to avoid it but Marcus manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kriel to the ground. Kriel escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kriel defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Marcus.
Kriel half committed to a counter leg kick.
Marcus changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kriel tries to avoid it but Marcus manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kriel to the ground. Kriel escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kriel tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Marcus manages to circle out of the way.
Willem Kriel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Simon Marcus.
Kriel misses with a straight left.
The fighters circle momentarily. Marcus darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kriel leaves Marcus with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Marcus misses with a takedown
and Kriel counters with a thumping low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kriel throws a body punch but Marcus moves out of range.
Kriel defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Marcus.
Marcus fails with the takedown#CL#
and Kriel counters by clinching up. #T1#
Marcus wants to take the fight to the mat but Kriel manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Marcus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kriel tries to work over Marcus's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kriel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Marcus fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kriel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Marcus's elbow.
Kriel looking to throw knees to the head but Marcus is blocking nicely.
Kriel lands a left hand that snaps the head of Marcus backwards.
Marcus's coach down at BLOODSPORT GYM was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Marcus's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Kriel throws a knee to the head but misses.
A head punch on the inside from Kriel fails to land.
Kriel gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Marcus.
Kriel lands a body punch in the clinch.
Marcus is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kriel is defending well.#T2#
Kriel scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kriel stalling against the cage.
Kriel landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kriel tries to land a knee to the head but Marcus blocks with his arms.
Kriel pushes Marcus back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kriel throws a head punch that misses.
Kriel using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Marcus has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #TD2#
Marcus gets a trip takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kriel tries to get to full guard but Marcus has control of the leg.
Marcus is controlling the pace.
Marcus wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kriel keeps working. #T3#
Kriel wants to get back to full guard.
Kriel avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Marcus.
Kriel wants to improve his position but Marcus is controlling well.
Kriel is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#SUB2#
Marcus is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kriel defends it well.
Marcus throwing shots but Kriel is blocking nicely. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Marcus is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kriel is just riding it out for now. Marcus eventually gives up the hold.
Kriel works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kriel keeping moving, preventing Marcus from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kriel is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Marcus missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Willem Kriel 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#
Marcus throws a leg kick that is checked
and Marcus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #TD2#
Marcus shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kriel napping and manages to drive through into side control!#ES#
Kriel explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Simon Marcus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marcus tries for a takedown but Kriel circles away easily
and Marcus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kriel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Marcus can do to turn this around?#TD2#
Marcus throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kriel was covering up waiting for the punch and Marcus finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kriel has control of Marcus's left arm, preventing Marcus from doing any damage.
Marcus looking to pass the guard.
Marcus throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kriel works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1#
Kriel keeping moving, preventing Marcus from controlling successfully.
Marcus is looking to work some ground and pound but Kriel has wrist control.
Marcus slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Kriel tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Marcus wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Marcus trying to control the action but Kriel is working from the bottom.
Marcus tries to move to full mount but Kriel actually manages to regain half guard.
Kriel is holding on to half guard well.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Marcus is trying to work for a kimura but Kriel is defending well.
Kriel wants to improve his position but Marcus is controlling well.
Marcus throwing shots but Kriel is blocking nicely.
Kriel wants to control but Marcus is keeping busy.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #T3#
Kriel has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Marcus is working away from the top position though.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kriel stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kriel wants it to stay on the feet.
Marcus has his takedown stuffed#CL#
and Kriel moves into the clinch.
Willem Kriel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Simon Marcus.
Kriel taking a break, stalling in the clinch. #TD2#
Marcus gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Kriel is trying is best to control the position here.
Kriel wants to get back to full guard but Marcus has passed into side control.
Marcus working away.
Simon Marcus has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
Marcus lands a few punches from side control.#SUB2#
Marcus wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kriel, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Marcus swings around for an armbar but Kriel sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Marcus's guard.
Kriel slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kriel wants to control from the top but Marcus keeps moving. #SUB2#
Marcus is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kriel is aware though and is defending well.
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 Willem Kriel will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Kriel leaves Marcus with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kriel tried to counter with a leg kick but Marcus avoided it.
Marcus shoots in looking for a takedown. Kriel tries to sprawl out of it but Marcus keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kriel manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kriel appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Marcus fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Willem Kriel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Simon Marcus.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marcus darts in looking for a takedown but Kriel gets double underhooks and turns Marcus into the cage.
Kriel throws a quick counter kick to the body but Marcus avoids it.
Marcus takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Marcus stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kriel.
Kriel stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kriel wants it to stay on the feet.
Marcus takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Kriel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marcus moves away.
Marcus has a takedown stuffed.
Kriel seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Marcus takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Marcus misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Willem Kriel is winning the standup battle so far.
Marcus tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kriel sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Marcus somewhat.
Kriel wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#T2#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Marcus.
Kriel thinks about countering with a head kick.
Marcus takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #KD#
Kriel lands a left and a right that send Marcus crashing to the mat, dazed. Kriel thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CUT#
It looks like Simon Marcus has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Marcus gets a takedown into half guard.
Kriel keeping control of the position. #T3#
Kriel wants to control but Marcus is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kriel controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Kriel is not content to let Marcus control the position.
Kriel desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Marcus seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kriel does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Marcus is looking to pass Kriel's guard but actually Kriel recovers to full guard. #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.
Marcus is fighting to break Kriel's control of his arms but Kriel is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Marcus throwing strikes but missing.
Kriel managing to control the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kriel scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Marcus doesn't seem bothered though.
Simon Marcus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Marcus misses with an uppercut. Kriel saw that one coming.

And that's the end of the fight!
Willem Kriel showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kriel, 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:28

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

Event: MMAHelsinki - 147
Date: Oct 06, 2017

#R1##CL#
Adamantium closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Marcus pulls guard effortlessly.
Adamantium wants to stand but Marcus has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Marcus pulls Adamantium in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Marcus working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Adamantium doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Adamantium manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Adamantium stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Marcus swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Adamantium is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adamantium loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB2#
Marcus has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Adamantium is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Marcus.
Adamantium in side control, throwing shots but Marcus defends. #T1#
Adamantium in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Marcus sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Adamantium wants to lay and pray for a moment but Marcus keeps working.
Adamantium tries to pass the half guard into mount. Marcus knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Adamantium is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Marcus manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Marcus tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Marcus has a closed guard, preventing Adamantium from standing up.
Adamantium wants to control from the top but Marcus keeps moving. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Marcus is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Marcus wants to sweep here but Adamantium controlling him for the moment.
Marcus keeping moving, preventing Adamantium from controlling successfully.
Adamantium postures up. #SUB2#
Marcus working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Adamantium doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Adamantium manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marcus trying to keep a closed guard but Adamantium is proving a slippery customer.
Adamantium wants to control from the top but Marcus keeps moving.
Adamantium sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Marcus has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at BLOODSPORT GYM. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T3#
Adamantium trying to control the position from guard on top but Marcus 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.#TD2#
Marcus shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Adamantium moves into full guard.
Adamantium keeping moving, preventing Marcus from controlling successfully.
Marcus sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Marcus trying to control but Adamantium is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Marcus with a flurry of punches that miss.
Marcus scoring with some ground and pound.
Marcus throws an elbow that misses. Adamantium uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Marcus's guard. Nice move by Adamantium!#REVR##SUB2#
Marcus looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Adamantium engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Adamantium passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marcus is being controlled 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 Nicodemus Adamantium will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Adamantium tries to clinch but Marcus is having none of it.
Adamantium tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Marcus manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Adamantium pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Adamantium slaps away a takedown attempt from Marcus, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Adamantium tries to counter by clinching up but Marcus breaks away and moves out of range.
Adamantium tries to clinch up.
Marcus changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Marcus fails with the takedown
and Adamantium counters with a straight right hand.
Adamantium looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD2#
Adamantium gets caught napping as Marcus dives in and scores a takedown. Adamantium manages to retain guard.
Marcus makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Marcus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adamantium is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
Marcus got a little sloppy there for a moment and Adamantium has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Marcus has managed to get both his arms back between Adamantium's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Marcus is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T1#
Marcus trying to control but Adamantium is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Adamantium throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Marcus escapes and throws Adamantium's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Marcus scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Adamantium to see if he's OK.#SUB2#
Marcus goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Adamantium has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Marcus but great work by Adamantium.
Marcus prevents Adamantium from improving position.
Adamantium is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Marcus's shoulder. That is not cool.
Marcus wants to control but Adamantium postures up.#T2#
Adamantium wants to lay and pray for a moment but Marcus keeps working.
Marcus is trying to get back to half guard.
Adamantium working away.
Adamantium trying to control the action but Marcus is working from the bottom.
Marcus tries to bench press Adamantium off him but Adamantium keeps the position.
Adamantium controls the position.
Marcus is not content to let Adamantium control the position.
Marcus is looking for a sweep.
Nicodemus Adamantium overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Marcus is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Adamantium's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Adamantium thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Marcus's head. #T3#
Marcus works his way to full guard. Good work.
Adamantium is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Marcus tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Adamantium trying to control the position from guard on top but Marcus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marcus trying to control the position. #SUB2#
Marcus is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Adamantium defends well.#SUB2#
Marcus has his foot on Adamantium's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Adamantium works his way back into a safe position though.
Adamantium looking to pass the guard.
Marcus working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Adamantium. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Adamantium wants to control from the top but Marcus keeps moving.
Marcus looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Adamantium tries to free his leg and advance position but Marcus is retaining full guard.
Adamantium has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Adamantium trying to control the position from guard on top but Marcus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Marcus fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Adamantium sprawls well initially but Marcus persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Adamantium trying to control here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Marcus working over Adamantium with some ground and pound. Adamantium looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Adamantium keeping control of the position.
Adamantium taking some punishment here, with Marcus in his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Simon Marcus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Marcus misses with the combination.
Adamantium fails in his attempt to clinch.
Marcus darts in looking for a takedown but Adamantium gets double underhooks and turns Marcus into the cage.
Adamantium throws a quick counter head kick but Marcus was just out of range.
Marcus shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Marcus takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Adamantium tries to close the distance and clinch up but Marcus swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Marcus is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Marcus avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Marcus tries to score a power double leg takedown but Adamantium sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Marcus somewhat.
Adamantium seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Nicodemus Adamantium has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Simon Marcus.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adamantium tries to close the distance and clinch up but Marcus swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The fight stays on the outside here - Adamantium looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Adamantium doesn't manage to clinch there - Marcus circles away.
Marcus unleashes a big counter combination but Adamantium bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#CL#
Adamantium closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Marcus is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Adamantium can't fight it off and eventually Marcus manages to take the fight to the floor. Adamantium looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#T1#
Marcus won't allow Adamantium to get back to his feet.
Marcus trying to control the position from guard on top but Adamantium is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Adamantium throws his legs up looking for a submission but Marcus uses it to pass to side control. #SUB2#
Marcus tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Marcus has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Adamantium gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Marcus is trying to control the action in half guard but Adamantium is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Marcus thows a huge punch but Adamantium dodges it nicely. #SUB#
Adamantium is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Marcus pulls his head out easily.
Marcus is keen to just control but Adamantium is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Marcus is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Adamantium looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Adamantium tries to roll over but Marcus keeps him under control.
Marcus performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T3#
Adamantium trying to control but Marcus postures up. #SUB2#
Marcus is working for a kimura but Adamantium is defending it quite comfortably.
Marcus looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Adamantium with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Marcus trying to control from Adamantium's half guard. Adamantium has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Adamantium pulls Marcus in to control the position. #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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Adamantium is on top in guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Adamantium got a little sloppy there for a moment and Marcus has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Adamantium has managed to get both his arms back between Marcus's legs - danger averted.
Adamantium is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Adamantium throws a sloppy strike and Marcus has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Adamantium is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Marcus!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Simon Marcus!

Event: MMAHelsinki - 139
Date: Aug 19, 2017

#R1#
Marcus will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kriel thinks about countering with a head kick.
Kriel misses the jab.
Marcus fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Marcus has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Marcus shoots and misses
and Kriel counters with a straight right hand.
Willem Kriel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Simon Marcus.
Marcus throws a combination that misses
and Kriel counters with a head kick that wobbles Marcus - left then right he sways and one more bomb from Kriel sends him down. This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Willem Kriel!
Willem Kriel bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 134
Date: Jul 22, 2017

#R1#
Adamantium wants to clinch but Marcus slips to the side#TD2#
and Marcus counters with a single leg into guard. Adamantium didn't expect that.
Marcus lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Adamantium working a defensive guard here.
Marcus stopping the sweep attempt from Adamantium.
Marcus stays in close to Adamantium's body and controls the position.
Marcus advances position into side control!
Marcus is looking to take a break and control but Adamantium is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Adamantium's coaches at Helsinki Athletics Club have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Adamantium's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Marcus trying to control the position but Adamantium is working away. #T1#
Marcus throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Adamantium is trying to get back to half guard.
Marcus has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Adamantium is not content to let Marcus control the position. #SUB2#
Marcus is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Adamantium knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Marcus is looking to take a break and control but Adamantium is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Adamantium is trying to get back to half guard.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Adamantium prevents Marcus from improving position.
Adamantium is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Marcus scores with a couple of short elbows.
Marcus controls the position.
Marcus wants to lay and pray for a moment but Adamantium keeps working. #T3#
Adamantium manages to work his way to half guard, despite Marcus's best efforts.
Marcus lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB2#
Marcus is looking for a kimura but Adamantium is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Marcus to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Adamantium is defending against the submission attempts here by Marcus.
Marcus scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T4#
Adamantium is trying to stand up here but Marcus is controlling him well.
Marcus wants to pass to mount but Adamantium is defending the position.
Marcus moves nicely into side control.
Marcus scoring with punches from side control.
Adamantium tries to improve position but can't.
Adamantium wants to control but Marcus postures up.#SUB2#
Marcus tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Adamantium wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Simon Marcus 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#
Adamantium wants to clinch.
Adamantium is looking to clinch. #TD2#
Marcus shoots in and bounces Adamantium off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Adamantium utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Marcus has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at BLOODSPORT GYM. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#ES#
Adamantium pushes Marcus off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Simon Marcus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Adamantium wants to clinch up but Marcus keeps it at a distance.
Marcus has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marcus staying out of range there.
Marcus is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nicodemus Adamantium seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marcus shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Adamantium makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Marcus changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Adamantium tries to avoid it but Marcus manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Adamantium to the ground. Adamantium escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Adamantium chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Marcus keeps the fight on the outside.#T1#
Marcus closes the distance and clinches up with Adamantium, looking for a takedown. Marcus pushes Adamantium against the cage but Adamantium circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nicodemus Adamantium has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Simon Marcus.#TD2#
Marcus shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Marcus was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#ES#
Adamantium explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Marcus shoots for a takedown but Adamantium saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Marcus fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Marcus tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Adamantium swivels and escapes.
Marcus is breathing heavily.#CL#
Adamantium moves into range and clinches up with Marcus.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Adamantium misses with a knee to the head.
Adamantium fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Adamantium is pressed up against the cage. Marcus has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Adamantium down to the mat. Adamantium avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Marcus misses with a double jab.
Adamantium tries to close the distance and clinch but Marcus swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Marcus needs to keep his hands up - Adamantium had a free shot at his head there.#CL#
Adamantium closes the distance and clinches. #T2#
Marcus prevents a body shot from Adamantium.
Adamantium misses with a knee strike.
Adamantium with a knee to the head.
Marcus avoiding damage as Adamantium throws knees to the body.
Adamantium looking to throw knees to the head but Marcus is blocking nicely.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Marcus tries for a takedown. No joy.
Marcus is trying to drag Adamantium to the mat but Adamantium just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Adamantium swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Adamantium lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Marcus backwards.
Marcus has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Adamantium after a bit of a struggle.
Adamantium tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
Adamantium lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #CUT#
It looks like Simon Marcus has been cut.
Marcus is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Adamantium gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Adamantium landing knees to the body.
Adamantium utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Adamantium works on Marcus's body with a couple of short punches.
Adamantium dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Adamantium throws a head punch that misses.
Adamantium throws a head punch that misses.
Marcus wants a takedown.
Adamantium stalling the fight.
Adamantium tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Adamantium is pressed up against the cage. Marcus has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Adamantium down to the mat. Adamantium avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL#
Adamantium rushes Marcus and presses him up against the cage.#T4#
Adamantium throws a knee to the head but misses.
Adamantium works on Marcus's body with a couple of short punches.
Adamantium stalling against the cage.
Adamantium is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Adamantium gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Marcus.
Come on Adamantium - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Adamantium prevents a takedown attempt there.
Adamantium crunches a lovely knee into Marcus's ribcage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Adamantium lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nicodemus Adamantium dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Simon Marcus's cut.
That's time! Adamantium's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Marcus circles away from the clinch attempt.
A little jabbing left from Marcus on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Marcus takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Adamantium tries to clinch up.
Adamantium is looking to clinch but Marcus is avoiding it.
Marcus wants to counter with a clinch but Adamantium pushes him away.#CL#
Adamantium gets a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Adamantium.
Adamantium lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Marcus backwards.
Adamantium taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Marcus blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Adamantium tries to work over Marcus's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nicodemus Adamantium has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Adamantium throws a knee to the head but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marcus tries to score a body lock takedown but Adamantium shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Marcus drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Adamantium lands with a left to the head. #T1#
Adamantium lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Marcus takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Adamantium tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Marcus takes a knee to the side of the body.
Adamantium using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Adamantium lands a left hand that snaps the head of Marcus backwards.
Adamantium tries a knee to the head but Marcus blocks it.
Adamantium tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Marcus avoids it.
Adamantium with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Good body shot from Adamantium.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Adamantium.
Adamantium landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Adamantium.
Adamantium lands a knee to the head. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Adamantium misses with an elbow strike.
Adamantium tries a knee to the head but Marcus blocks it.
Adamantium trying to land knees to the body.
Adamantium is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Marcus is defending well for now.
Adamantium tries to work over Marcus's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Adamantium looking to stall.
Adamantium taking a breather.
Adamantium with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Adamantium looking to stall.
Marcus is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Nicodemus Adamantium has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Simon Marcus.
Adamantium scores a nice knee to the body. #T3#
Adamantium leaning his opponent against the cage.
Adamantium lands a good knee to the midsection. Marcus won't want to take too many of those.
Adamantium lands an uppercut.
Marcus being controlled against the cage.
Adamantium is looking to control Marcus's arms but Marcus gets an underhook and turns him. Now Adamantium has his back to the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Nicodemus Adamantium.
Marcus shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL#
Adamantium closes the distance and clinches.
Adamantium stalling the fight.
Adamantium tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Adamantium can't find room to land a body shot as Marcus controls the action. #T4#
Adamantium is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Adamantium with a knee to the head.
Marcus takes an elbow to the temple.
Marcus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Marcus wants to take the fight to the mat but Adamantium manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Adamantium has Marcus pushed against the cage.
Marcus has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Adamantium after a bit of a struggle.
Marcus managing to block the knees to the body from Adamantium.
Adamantium gets underhooks to prevent Marcus's takedown attempt.
Marcus tries for a takedown. No joy.
Adamantium throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Adamantium throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Marcus blocks it with crossed arms.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nicodemus Adamantium showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Adamantium 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:27

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

Event: MMAHelsinki - 131
Date: Jul 08, 2017

#R1#
Marcus fails with a takedown attempt.
As Marcus looks to move away, Kriel throws a big counter combo but Marcus just gets out of the way.
Marcus has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kriel.
Kriel stuffs the takedown attempt from Marcus. Marcus gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Marcus bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
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.
Kriel has one of Marcus's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Marcus is looking to take a break and control but Kriel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1##SUB2#
Marcus tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kriel wants to control but Marcus postures up.
Marcus controlling the position.
Kriel is trying to get back to half guard.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Marcus trying to control the position but Kriel is working away.
Kriel struggling a bit here.
Marcus working the body and head with strikes.
Kriel wants to control but Marcus postures up.#SUB2#
Marcus is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kriel knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Sloppy strikes there by Marcus.#T3##SUB2#
Marcus is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Kriel is trying to escape and Marcus transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Kriel is forced to tap! Nice work there by Marcus! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Simon Marcus!

Event: MMAHelsinki - 127
Date: Jun 21, 2017

#R1#
Marcus shoots in but Adamantium avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Marcus closes the distance and clinches up with Adamantium, looking for a takedown. Marcus pushes Adamantium against the cage but Adamantium circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Adamantium drops down looking for a counter takedown but Marcus sprawls and moves away.
Marcus shoots in but no luck this time.
Nicodemus Adamantium has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Simon Marcus.
Adamantium slaps away a takedown attempt from Marcus, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Adamantium attempts a counter takedown but Marcus avoids it well and moves away.
Marcus fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Adamantium avoids it really well and circles away.
Adamantium appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Marcus has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Marcus is defended easily by Adamantium.
Adamantium changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T1#
Marcus doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD#
and Adamantium counters with a nice double leg into side control. Marcus won't be happy with that.
Adamantium tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Marcus is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Adamantium trying to control the action but Marcus is working from the bottom.
Adamantium is really struggling to control Marcus but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Marcus is looking for a sweep.#T2#
Marcus trying to remain calm as Adamantium controls from the top position.
Adamantium works to advance to full mount. Marcus defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Adamantium trying to control but Marcus is having none of it.
Marcus wants to control but Adamantium is having none of it.
Marcus is trying to escape the mount.
Marcus is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Adamantium controlling from the full mount.
Marcus really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Marcus wants to hold on but Adamantium pushes him away.#T3#
Adamantium wants to control the pace but Marcus is squirming around nicely.
Marcus is trying desperately to improve position.
Adamantium takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Marcus is looking to get to half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Adamantium fails to take his opponent's back.
Marcus 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.
Adamantium is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Marcus tries to kick Adamantium off but Adamantium keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Marcus is trying to get back to full guard.
Adamantium not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Adamantium controlling the action here.#SUB2#
Marcus looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Adamantium tries to stand but his arm is trapped. #SUB2#
Marcus looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Adamantium wants to free his trapped foot but Marcus is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SU#
Adamantium decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nicodemus Adamantium dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Adamantium blocks a low kick nicely.#TD2#
Marcus looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Adamantium!
Adamantium is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Adamantium is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Marcus can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Marcus in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Adamantium is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Simon Marcus!

Event: MMAHelsinki - 118
Date: May 13, 2017

#R1#
Marcus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ardal.
Ardal misses with a body shot.
Marcus tries to clinch up but Ardal circles away and keeps his distance.
Ardal fails to land with a series of punches. #CL2#
Ardal rushes Marcus and presses him up against the cage.
Ardal misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ardal can't break the clinch.
Marcus is trying to drag Ardal to the mat but Ardal just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ardal gets underhooks to prevent Marcus's takedown attempt.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ardal creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #TD#
Marcus lands a nice trip takedown into half guard. #T1##ES2#
Ardal manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Marcus closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ardal circles away.
Ardal unleashes a big counter combination but Marcus bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Simon Marcus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marcus shoots in looking for a takedown but Ardal manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Marcus's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kane Ardal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marcus fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Marcus takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Ardal misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Marcus fails with the takedown.
Ardal looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T2#
Ardal misses with the body kick#TD#
and Marcus counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #ES2#
Ardal kicks Marcus off and gets back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Marcus moves into range and clinches up with Ardal.
Ardal prevents the takedown attempt. #TD#
Marcus lands a takedown into guard.
Ardal wants to get back to his feet but Marcus is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Marcus is stalling in the full guard.
Marcus trying to control but Ardal is working from the bottom. #T3#
Marcus stops Ardal from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marcus wants to control from the top but Ardal keeps moving.
Ardal controlling the position.
Marcus looking to pass the guard.
Ardal lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Marcus is striking off his back. Ardal thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Marcus slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T4#
Marcus looking for a sweep. Not yet Marcus, not yet.
Marcus has a closed guard, preventing Ardal from standing up.
Marcus looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ardal is one step ahead there.
Marcus is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #SUB#
Marcus throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SU2#
Ardal stands and steps away. Marcus gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kane Ardal 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#
Marcus gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ardal counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ardal works over Marcus's head and body with a nice combination.#CUT2#
It looks like Simon Marcus has been cut.
Ardal throws a nice head kick!
Ardal lands a jab.
Ardal throws a right and a left that Marcus avoids nicely.
Ardal pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Marcus is looking to counter the offense by Ardal and move into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ardal tries to close the distance and clinch but Marcus swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Marcus drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ardal sprawls and moves away.
Ardal throws a head kick that misses
and Marcus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Ardal tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Marcus manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ardal throws a sloppy head kick and Marcus moves out of range easily.
Ardal cracks Marcus with a right hand to the side of the head.
Marcus fails with the takedown
and Ardal counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ardal tries a head kick but it misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ardal, as that shot connected.
Marcus with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ardal counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Simon Marcus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Some wild striking there from Ardal. #T2#
Ardal digs a good hook to Marcus's body.
Ardal has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Marcus avoids the head kick by Ardal.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Marcus is defended easily by Ardal.
Ardal raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Ardal fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ardal throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T3#
Marcus goes for a double leg but Ardal avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ardal continues to drive forward.
Marcus takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Marcus blocks a head kick by Ardal.
Marcus staying out of range there.
Marcus attempts a counter takedown but Ardal avoids it well and moves away.
Ardal throws a body shot but no joy.
Ardal tries to bum rush Marcus with a series of wild strikes but Marcus uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ardal throws a head kick that half lands.
Kane Ardal seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ardal goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#T4#
Marcus throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ardal's waist but Ardal gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Marcus off to one side.
Ardal cracks Marcus with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ardal throws a body kick that misses #TD#
and Marcus counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marcus sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ardal is looking to stand up but Marcus isn't so interested in that idea.
Ardal working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Marcus.
Marcus wants to control from the top but Ardal keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kane Ardal showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Simon Marcus's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Marcus tries for a takedown but Ardal circles away easily
and Ardal counters with a left to the body.
Simon Marcus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ardal tries to clinch but Marcus is having none of it.
Marcus shoots in for a takedown but Ardal shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ardal connects with a solid leg kick.
Ardal throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Marcus gets a clinch. #BC2#
Ardal breaks from the clinch.
Ardal connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Marcus's hands.
Ardal throws a hook to the side of Marcus's head but Marcus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
A left lands for Ardal.
Ardal tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Marcus shoots in for a takedown but Ardal shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Simon Marcus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marcus fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ardal tries to clinch but Marcus moves out of range.
Ardal wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ardal stuffs the takedown.
Ardal lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Ardal tries to clinch but Marcus moves out of range. #T2#
Ardal moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Ardal fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Marcus misses with a takedown attempt
and Marcus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Marcus shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ardal counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Ardal!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Horrible takedown attempt by Marcus or perhaps it was just good defense by Ardal, which made it look bad.
Ardal unleashes a big counter combination but Marcus bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T3#
Ardal lands a high kick! #TD#
Marcus shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Ardal is trying to defend but Marcus finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Marcus missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ardal tries to kick Marcus off but Marcus keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Marcus lands with a punch from half guard.
Ardal looks like he's trying to stand up. #T4#
Marcus passes to full mount!
Marcus controlling from mount.
Kane Ardal is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SUB#
Marcus jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Ardal is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Ardal and Marcus has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Marcus grinds an elbow into Ardal's temple.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kane Ardal comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ardal 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: MMAHelsinki - 111
Date: Apr 15, 2017

#R1##TD#
Marcus throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ahiriman was covering up waiting for the punch and Marcus finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Ahiriman controlling the position.
Marcus is looking to work some ground and pound but Ahiriman has wrist control.
Marcus throws a big elbow that misses.
Marcus wants to control from the top but Ahiriman keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marcus throws a big right hand that misses.
Marcus wants to pass the guard but Ahiriman is keeping the position.#T1#
Marcus trying to control but Ahiriman is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ahiriman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Marcus.
Marcus ducks right into an uppercut from Ahiriman.
Ahzek Ahiriman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marcus shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ahiriman pinned against the cage. Ahiriman gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Marcus closes the distance and clinches up with Ahiriman, looking for a takedown. Marcus pushes Ahiriman against the cage but Ahiriman circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A jab from Ahiriman misses.
Ahiriman has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Good shot there by Ahiriman.#T2#
Marcus shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Simon Marcus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marcus fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ahiriman looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ahiriman lands a slapping body shot.
Marcus gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ahiriman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ahiriman lands with an overhand left.
Ahiriman lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #T3#
Marcus misses with a takedown
and Ahiriman counters with a nice uppercut.
A punch lands to the side of Marcus 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Marcus tries for a takedown but Ahiriman sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
It seemed like Ahiriman was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ahiriman tests Marcus's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ahiriman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Marcus sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Marcus tries to counter with a takedown but Ahiriman is quick to defend against it.#TD#
Marcus gets the takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Marcus tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Marcus goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Ahiriman rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Marcus's guard! Nice work there by Ahiriman! #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ahiriman's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Marcus bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ahiriman's guard. #REVR#
Marcus trying to control but Ahiriman is working from the bottom.
Ahiriman has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ahzek Ahiriman dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Marcus avoids the body shot from Ahiriman.
Marcus shoots in looking for a takedown but Ahiriman manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Marcus's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ahiriman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL#
Marcus moves into the clinch successfully.
Marcus wants to take the fight to the mat but Ahiriman manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Marcus tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Simon Marcus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ahiriman stops a takedown attempt from Marcus.
Ahiriman lands with a light punch inside.
Marcus tries for a takedown. No joy. #TD#
Marcus is trying to trip Ahiriman. He has hold of a leg but Ahiriman is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Marcus persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahiriman seems keen to control Marcus's posture.
Ahiriman is trying to keep Marcus in close.
Ahiriman looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Marcus stays in close to Ahiriman's body and controls the position.
Marcus wants to control from the top but Ahiriman keeps moving.
Ahiriman is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ahiriman seems keen to control Marcus's posture.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Ahiriman is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Ahiriman is looking to advance position but Marcus won't allow it. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ahiriman passes into side control, despite Marcus's attempt to control the position.
You can see the frustration on Marcus's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Marcus tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Ahiriman easily slips into full mount!
Marcus working to try and regain half guard.
Ahiriman controlling from the full mount.
Marcus tries to lock up and control but Ahiriman gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T3#
Marcus is working to get back to half guard.
Marcus is working hard here to advance position.
Ahiriman controlling his opponent.
Marcus tries to hold on but Ahiriman pushes him away.
Ahiriman prevents Marcus from getting the reversal.#T4#
Marcus is squirming around, avoiding Ahiriman's attempts to control the action.
Marcus is in all sorts of trouble here.
Marcus tries to hold on but Ahiriman postures up.
Ahiriman controlling the position easily from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ahzek Ahiriman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Marcus fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Marcus darts in trying to clinch
and Ahiriman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ahiriman connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Marcus gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ahiriman 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.
Marcus gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ahiriman counters with a nice body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Simon Marcus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ahiriman getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T1#
Marcus moves out of range of the strikes.
Ahiriman feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Marcuss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CL#
Marcus closes the distance and clinches.
Ahiriman gets underhooks to prevent Marcus's takedown attempt.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ahiriman.
Ahiriman is working Marcus over against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ahiriman pushes Marcus back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Ahiriman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ahiriman scores with a decent looking hook.
A swing and a miss from Ahiriman.
Marcus takes one to the side of the head. #T2#
Ahiriman with a nice cross.
Ahiriman swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Marcus.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
Marcus shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ahiriman manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Ahiriman keeping moving, preventing Marcus from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ahiriman keeping full guard, as Marcus tries to pass.
Marcus stopping the sweep attempt from Ahiriman.
Marcus throwing strikes from guard but Ahiriman blocks nicely. #T3#
Marcus seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Marcus postures up in Ahiriman's guard and throws a big left but Ahiriman blocks it.
Ahzek Ahiriman is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Marcus throws a strike but Ahiriman rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Ahiriman controlling from the top position.
Marcus wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Marcus working for a triangle but Ahiriman defends it easily. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ahiriman stays in close to Marcus's body and controls the position.
Marcus trying to control the position. #SUB#
Marcus is looking for a triangle but Ahiriman pushes his legs off easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ahiriman's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Simon Marcus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB#
Marcus escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ahiriman gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ahzek Ahiriman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ahiriman 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ahzek Ahiriman!
In his post fight interview, Ahzek Ahiriman gave a big smile as he said 'Grabs mic... looks into the camera raise fist and says For The Legion. ~THe crazed fans begin to scream LOD LOD LOD!!~ THe Exiled drops Mic. '.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 107
Date: Mar 29, 2017

#R1#
Matsumoto takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Marcus closes this distance looking for a takedown but Matsumoto circles away.
Matsumoto wants to clinch.
Marcus shapes to counter with a head kick.
Marcus shoots in for a takedown but Matsumoto shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marcus wants a takedown.
Ikuhisa Matsumoto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Simon Marcus.
Matsumoto pushes Marcus back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Matsumoto lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Marcus backwards.
Matsumoto tries to work over Marcus's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
Matsumoto can't find room to land a body shot as Marcus controls the action.
The referee is keeping an eye on Matsumoto - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Matsumoto definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#TD2#
Marcus gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Marcus works his foot free and advances to mount.
Marcus takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SUB2#
Marcus working for a submission but Matsumoto is keeping him at bay.
Marcus controlling from the full mount.
Marcus looking to finish Matsumoto with some ground and pound. This is bad for Matsumoto!#T2#
Matsumoto holds on, trying desperately to control.
Marcus trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Marcus thowing shots but they're missing.
Marcus throwing strikes here but Matsumoto is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Matsumoto is working to get back to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Matsumoto defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Marcus. #T3##SUB2#
Matsumoto defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Marcus.
Marcus raining down hammerfists from mount.
Matsumoto wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Marcus.
Marcus landing strikes, looking to finish!
Matsumoto gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Marcus is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB2#
Marcus is working for a submission of some sort. #T4#
Marcus is looking to take a break and control but Matsumoto is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Marcus is thwarting Matsumoto's attempts to control the position.
Marcus not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Marcus is looking for a kimura but Matsumoto is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Marcus to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Marcus wants to work for an arm triangle but Matsumoto is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Simon Marcus dominated that round.
That's time! Matsumoto's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Marcus slips under a jab.#CL2#
Matsumoto tries to keep at a distance but Marcus has taken the fight into the clinch.
Marcus changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Matsumoto fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Marcus misses with a takedown
and Matsumoto counters with a nice uppercut. #TD2#
Marcus drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Marcus has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marcus has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Matsumoto!
Matsumoto is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Matsumoto knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Marcus on the ground.#T1#
Marcus in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Matsumoto really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marcus controlling from the full mount.
Marcus throws some wild stikes that Matsumoto manages to avoid easily.
Matsumoto in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. #SUB2#
Marcus is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Matsumoto has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Matsumoto!
Matsumoto trying to control the position from guard on top but Marcus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Marcus looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T2#
Marcus is pulling down on Matsumoto's head to control his posture.
Matsumoto trying to control the position from guard on top but Marcus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marcus seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Matsumoto tries to free his leg and advance position but Marcus is retaining full guard.
Matsumoto slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Simon Marcus has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Marcus looking for a guillotine here but Matsumoto defends easily.
Marcus keeping moving, preventing Matsumoto from controlling successfully. #T3#
Marcus controlling the position.
Marcus punching from the bottom.
Marcus controlling Matsumoto's posture.
Marcus manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Matsumoto manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Marcus is stalling in the full guard.
Let's hope that Marcus 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.
Matsumoto is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Matsumoto keeping full guard, as Marcus tries to pass.
Marcus throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Marcus throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Marcus postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Marcus throws an elbow that misses. Matsumoto uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Marcus's guard. Nice move by Matsumoto!#REVR#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Marcus looking for a guillotine here but Matsumoto defends easily.
Marcus keeping moving, preventing Matsumoto from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Simon Marcus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Marcus tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Matsumoto paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Matsumoto tries to clinch up but Marcus circles away and keeps his distance.
Matsumoto lands with a straight right. Marcus didn't see that one coming.
Marcus looks for a takedown but Matsumoto sprawls well.
Matsumoto just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marcus tries for a takedown but Matsumoto circles away easily
and Matsumoto connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Matsumoto darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Matsumoto lands with a nice combination. Marcus backs away looking to recover.
Matsumoto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marcus manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Marcus closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Marcus turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Marcus manages to end up in side control.#SUB2#
Marcus wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Matsumoto, who protects the arm well.
The ground and pound from Marcus seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Marcus goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Matsumoto has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Marcus but great work by Matsumoto.
Marcus is trying to control Matsumoto's posture but Matsumoto avoids it.
Matsumoto staying calm.
Marcus is looking to reverse the position.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Marcus manages to get back to half guard.
Marcus keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Marcus scores with a few weak punches.
Matsumoto is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Marcus manages to get to full guard. #SUB2#
Matsumoto got a little sloppy there for a moment and Marcus has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Matsumoto has managed to get both his arms back between Marcus's legs - danger averted.#T3#
Matsumoto won't allow Marcus to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marcus wants to stand but Matsumoto is controlling the position.
Matsumoto wants to control from the top but Marcus keeps moving.
Matsumoto is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Marcus is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Marcus tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Marcus had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Matsumoto defends it easily.#SUB2#
Marcus is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Matsumoto rolls with it to try and escape but Marcus cranks on the arm and Matsumoto is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Simon Marcus!

Event: MMAHelsinki - 103
Date: Mar 14, 2017

#R1#
Kriel feints a jab promting Marcus to slip. Kriel then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Marcus slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CUT#
It looks like Simon Marcus has been cut.#TD2#
Marcus drives through with a takedown into guard. #SUB2#
Marcus drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Marcus jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kriel looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marcus throws a big right hand that misses.
Marcus working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kriel holds on and takes a little breather. #T1#
Kriel is trying to control the position but Marcus postures up.
Marcus controls from within his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kriel pulls Marcus in to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kriel chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Willem Kriel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kriel lands with a good body shot.
Nice jab there from Kriel. #TD2#
Marcus drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Marcus drops back looking for a leg! Kriel is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kriel manages to kick Marcus off! Marcus jumps back into Kriel's guard.
Kriel knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Marcus on the ground.#T2#
Kriel not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Marcus is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kriel pulls Marcus in to control the position.
Marcus trying to control but Kriel is working from the bottom.
Kriel looking to control.
Kriel pulls Marcus in close to prevent any damage.
Kriel is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3#
Marcus preventing the sweep.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Marcus missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kriel can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Marcus controls the pace.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Marcus misses with a takedown attempt - Kriel sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Marcus closes the distance and clinches up with Kriel, looking for a takedown. Marcus pushes Kriel against the cage but Kriel circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
We've been told by Kriel's head coaches at Black City that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#TD2#
Marcus looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Kriel!
Marcus landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #T4##SUB2#
Marcus is trying to get an arm triangle but Kriel is defending well.
Kriel can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Marcus goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Kriel has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Marcus but great work by Kriel.#SU#
Kriel stands up and we're back to a striking position.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Marcus is defended easily by Kriel.
Willem Kriel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Simon Marcus.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kriel pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
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 Willem Kriel will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Simon Marcus's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Marcus tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kriel swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Marcus tries for a takedown but Kriel circles away easily
and Kriel counters with a nice leg kick.
Marcus fails with the takedown
and Marcus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Marcus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Marcus shoots for a double leg takedown but Kriel sprawls well. He's pushed Marcus's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kriel swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Willem Kriel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Simon Marcus.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kriel lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Simon Marcus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Marcus shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Marcus passes into half guard. #T1#
Marcus thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kriel's head.
Kriel tries to get to full guard but Marcus has control of the leg.
Marcus is thwarting Kriel's attempts to control the position.
Marcus throwing shots but Kriel is blocking nicely.
Kriel gets full guard.
Marcus postures up in Kriel's guard and throws a big left but Kriel blocks it.
Marcus distracts Kriel with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Marcus is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Simon Marcus has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Marcus postures up.
Marcus keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kriel's head.
Marcus postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Marcus is pushing down on Kriel's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kriel is fighting to maintain full guard but Marcus has managed to sneak the leg through.
Marcus prevents Kriel from improving his position.
Kriel controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Marcus with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T3#
Kriel trying to control from the bottom.
Marcus throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Marcus 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.
Kriel trying to control but Marcus postures up.
Kriel manages to get to full guard. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Marcus wants to control from the top but Kriel keeps moving.
Marcus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kriel is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Marcus tries for a takedown but Kriel circles away easily
and Kriel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Marcus is defended easily by Kriel.
Kriel is looking to counter with head kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Simon Marcus will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Simon Marcus's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Kriel misses the shot to the body.
Marcus scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kriel doesn't seem bothered though. #CL#
Kriel closes the distance and clinches.
A short right from Kriel on the inside.
Marcus goes for a takedown attempt but Kriel pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Marcus shoots in for a takedown but Kriel shows good takedown defense.
Marcus has his takedown stuffed
and Kriel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Willem Kriel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Simon Marcus.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kriel connects with a leg kick. Marcus looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Willem Kriel is winning the standup battle so far.
A head kick misses from Marcus.
Kriel throws a big counter combination but Marcus scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T1#
Marcus throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kriel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Marcus has a takedown stuffed.
Marcus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #TD2#
Marcus darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Kriel keeping hold of Marcus's head, controlling as best he can. #T2#
Marcus is thwarting Kriel's attempts to control the position.
Marcus is trying to control the action in half guard but Kriel is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kriel gets back to full guard.
Kriel not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB2#
Marcus thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kriel working a defensive guard here. #T3#
Marcus throwing strikes from guard but Kriel blocks nicely.
Marcus wants to control from the top but Kriel keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Marcus throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Marcus shoots and misses
and Kriel counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kriel scores with a leg kick. #TD2#
Marcus shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Marcus missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T4#
Kriel is trying to control but Marcus passes into side control!
Kriel struggling a bit here.
Kriel is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#SUB2#
Marcus goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Kriel rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Marcus's guard! Nice work there by Kriel!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Marcus wants to sweep here but Kriel controlling him for the moment.
Kriel seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Willem Kriel showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kriel 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:28

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

Event: MMAHelsinki - 97
Date: Feb 15, 2017

#R1#
Marcus shoots in looking for a takedown but West manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Marcus's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Marcus tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but West defends well and Marcus ends up having to push West into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Marcus tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Marcus looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
West stuffs the takedown.
West throws a big counter combination but Marcus scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Andrew West has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Simon Marcus.
Danga de danga de dang - West scores with a four punch combination!
Marcus wants to clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from West misses the target.
West throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Marcus.
Marcus changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Sloppy strikes from West. Those never looked like landing.
West throws a right and a left that Marcus avoids nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
West throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Marcus.
A combination from West does no damage.
A big right from West misses.
Marcus feints the counter takedown.
Andrew West seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
West takes a swing at Marcus's ribcage but misses.
Marcus shoots in and drives through. West sprawls well.#T1#
West ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marcus moves away.
Marcus changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Marcus dodges the punch combination from West.
Andrew West is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
West moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
West stuffs the takedown.
Good shot there by West.
West's jab looks to have found its range, popping Marcus under the eye.
Marcus shoots in for a double leg but West sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
West lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by West.
Marcus shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
West swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Marcus closes this distance looking for a takedown but West circles away.
Marcus swings for the body but West moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A combination from West does no damage.
Marcus feints the counter takedown.#T2#
West keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Marcus.
West misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Marcus looks like he wants to counter punch here.
West takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
West throws a right hand that Marcus ducks under and follows up with a left that Marcus also avoids with ease.
West lands a nice shot that snaps Marcus's head back.
West stuffs the takedown attempt from Marcus. Marcus gets slowly back to his feet.
West fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Marcus.
West cracks Marcus with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Marcus tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but West swivels and escapes.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Marcus.
Marcus takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #T3#
West misses with a jab, cross combination.
West fails to land with a series of punches.
West with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Marcus tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but West defends well and Marcus ends up having to push West into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
West misses with a jab, cross combination.
Marcus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from West.
West throws a right and a left that both miss.
Marcus slips a jab and a cross from West. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Marcus. #SUB2#
Marcus goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, West has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Marcus but great work by West.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marcus is not content to let West control the position.
Marcus is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T4#
West working Marcus over with strikes.
West knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Marcus on the ground.
West missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Marcus gets full guard.
Marcus manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. West manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now West is on top in guard. #REVR#
Marcus looking to hit a scissor sweep but West is one step ahead there.
We've been hearing good reports from West'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.
West throws a big elbow that misses.
West wants to control from the top but Marcus keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andrew West 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#
West rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Marcus moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
West scores with a jab.
West displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Marcus.
West fails to land with a series of punches.
Marcus with the counter takedown but West avoids it easily.
Marcus shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with West but West pushes him off and we're back to square one.
West leaves Marcus with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Andrew West has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Simon Marcus.
West will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
West sets himself, and Marcus steps forward looking for the clinch! West avoids it this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
West throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Marcus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
West is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Marcus can do to turn this around?
Marcus dives in and grabs West's left leg, looking for a takedown. West pushes down on Marcus's head and hops out.
West throws a one two combo. #T1#
West misses with a few strikes there.
West thumps Marcus with a low kick.
West throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Marcus.
Marcus avoids the body shot from West.
Marcus dives in and grabs West's left leg, looking for a takedown. West pushes down on Marcus's head and hops out.
Marcus tries to clinch but West is having none of it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
West goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Good leg kick by West there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
West throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Marcus counter with a right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Andrew West has been cut.
Horrible takedown attempt by Marcus or perhaps it was just good defense by West, which made it look bad.
West throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
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!
West missing with a left hand there. Marcus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
West sets himself, and Marcus steps forward looking for the clinch! West avoids it this time.#T2#
West misses with a wild combination.
Marcus steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from West.
West scores with a nice strike.
West misses with a double jab. #TD2#
Marcus shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Marcus showed some decent athleticism there. #ES#
West manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Marcus keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Marcus has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by West after a bit of a struggle.
Marcus goes for a takedown attempt but West pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
West swinging wildly here.
Andrew West is winning the standup battle so far.#T3#
Some wild striking there from West.
No joy there for West, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Good leg kick by West there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
West scores with a three punch combo!
West dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Marcus as he connects with a hook.
West misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
West scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
West throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A punch combination from West misses.
Marcus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but West was well out of range. Poor timing from Marcus.
West blocks a jab.
It looked like West wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marcus dodges the punch combination from West.
Marcus dives in for a single leg takedown but West sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
West swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
West falls off balance throwing a combination #TD2#
and Marcus counters with a shoot takedown. West fights it but they end up in guard. #ES#
West has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Marcus has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Marcus drops down looking for an ankle pick but West pulls his leg out and moves away.
West misses with a wild combination.
Some wild striking there from West.
West moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andrew West dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Andrew West's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
West catches Marcus with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
West throws a nice looking combination but Marcus bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Marcus with the counter takedown but West avoids it easily.
Marcus looks for a takedown but West sprawls well.
Decent striking displayed by West there.
West lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
West throws a big shot that misses.
West connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marcus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as West throws out the jab.
Marcus changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
West moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
West lands with an uppercut that bounces Marcus off the cage and back into range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marcus shoots in looking for a takedown but West manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Marcus's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
As Marcus looks to move away, West throws a big counter combo but Marcus just gets out of the way.
West looks to land a combination but Marcus avoids it well. #T1#
West takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nice sprawl there from West as Marcus shoots in.
Andrew West has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Simon Marcus.
Marcus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Marcus has his takedown stuffed
and West counters with a left and a right that stings Marcus.
Marcus takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
West connects with a leg kick. Marcus looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
West stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and West wants it to stay on the feet.
Marcus takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Marcus fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A right-left combo lands from West.
Marcus misses with a hook.#T2#
West shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Marcus eats them both and turns towards West to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
West lands a two punch combo.
Some wild striking there from West.
West thows a left - swing and a miss!
West throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Marcus shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts West as he jumps to the side.
West scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Marcus shoots in but West avoids the takedown attempt easily.
West throws a big counter combination but Marcus scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T3#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Marcus.
A combination from West does no damage.
Marcus has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
West throws a right and a left that both miss.
West misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A slapping leg kick lands for West.
West ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Andrew West is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
West will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Marcus slips a jab and a cross from West.
Marcus throws out a loose jab but West uses good head movement to avoid it.
West scores with a one two! Marcus had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
West looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Marcus's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T4#
Marcus looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? West is fending him off so far but Marcus persists. Nope, West circles away and we're back to standing.
West scores with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD2#
Marcus gets a double leg takedown into West's guard.
Marcus chips away with some ground and pound.
West can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Marcus controls the pace.
West trying to control the position.
West tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Marcus wants to control from the top but West keeps moving.
West wants to stand and escape but Marcus is having none of it.
Simon Marcus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Andrew West is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Marcus connects with a couple of short punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Andrew West showed his dominance in that final round.
Well West 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: MMAHelsinki - 86
Date: Dec 31, 2016

#R1#
Marcus shoots in and drives through. Shoe sprawls well.
Shoe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Marcus shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Shoe but Shoe pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Shoe steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Shoe slips a straight right by Marcus.
That kick from Shoe tenderised Marcus's leg. Marcus is trying to keep his angry face on.#TD#
Marcus looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Shoe!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marcus fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Marcus misses with the ground and pound.
Marcus trying to control the position but Shoe is working away.
Marcus looking to control but instead Shoe has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.#SUB#
Marcus is working for a kimura but Shoe is defending it quite comfortably. #T1#
Shoe avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Marcus.
Shoe trying to control here.
Marcus is trying to control. Shoe wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Marcus seems to be looking for submissions.
Marcus throwing shots but Shoe is blocking nicely.
Marcus missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Marcus not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Marcus trying to control the pace.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Shoe can do anything to dispel that myth.
Shoe is refusing to be controlled, as Marcus sits in half guard. #SUB#
Marcus seems to be looking for submissions.
Marcus 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.
Marcus wants to take a breather but Shoe is having none of it.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Marcus throwing shots but Shoe is blocking nicely.
Marcus is trying to control. Shoe wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Shoe stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Simon Marcus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shoe pulls out of a head kick attempt. #CL2#
Shoe closes the distance and clinches.#T3#
Shoe lands a left hand.
A right handed body shot lands from Shoe.
Shoe lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Marcus.
Marcus has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Shoe is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Shoe misses with a body punch.
Shoe tries to work over Marcus's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Marcus blocking some punches.
Marcus prevents a body shot from Shoe.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shoe.
Shoe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shoe slows down the pace here.
Shoe can't find room to land a body shot as Marcus controls the action.
Marcus goes for a takedown in the clinch but Shoe prevents it. #T4#
Shoe working aggressively here.
Marcus goes for a takedown attempt but Shoe pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Marcus.
A nice inside leg kick there by Shoe. That's going to slow Marcus down.
Gum Shoe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marcus throws out a loose jab but Shoe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shoe connects with a body shot.
A lazy body kick from Shoe
and Marcus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shoe connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Shoe lands a right hook to the body. #TD#
Marcus drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Shoe stops Marcus from passing to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gum Shoe dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Shoe.
Shoe lands a nice hook to Marcus's body. Marcus takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Shoe throws out a loose jab but Marcus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marcus tries to counter with a takedown but Shoe is quick to defend against it.
Shoe thows a body kick. Marcus tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Marcus takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Marcus fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Shoe avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shoe connects with an inside leg kick.
Marcus fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Shoe avoids it really well and circles away.#T1#
A slapping body kick lands there for Shoe.
Shoe lunges at Marcus with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Marcus's hand.
Marcus on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Shoe. Shoe obviously looking to wear him down.
Shoe with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Shoe displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Marcus.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Simon Marcus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shoe lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Shoe cracks Marcus with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Good leg kick by Shoe there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud. #T2#
Marcus ducks right into an uppercut from Shoe.
Shoe throws a nice inside leg kick.
Shoe connects with a solid leg kick.
Marcus is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marcus fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD#
Marcus looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Marcus throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Simon Marcus overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Marcus throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Marcus is keen to just control but Shoe is a slippery customer.
Marcus with the ground and pound but Shoe uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Marcus landing some decent shots from guard. #T3##SUB#
Marcus has gone for a leg lock! Shoe slips out almost immediately though and dives into Marcus's guard.#REVB#
Shoe tries to free his leg and advance position but Marcus is retaining full guard.
Shoe content to stall in guard here.
Shoe wants to stand but Marcus is controlling his posture from full guard. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Shoe slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marcus is trying to control the position but Shoe postures up.
Marcus wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Shoe's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Marcus seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gum Shoe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Shoe throws a push kick but Marcus slaps the foot to one side.
A head kick misses from Shoe.
As Shoe tries to get set, Marcus tries to push him back and clinch up but Shoe manages to avoid the attempt.
Marcus tries to move into range but Shoe moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Marcus fails to land the takedown.
Shoe turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Shoe connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Marcus's hands.
Marcus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shoe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marcus shoots in for a takedown but Shoe shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Shoe scores with a push kick.
Shoe has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Marcus takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Shoe throws a nice inside leg kick.
Shoe keeps Marcus at a distance using the push kick. #T1#
Shoe's corner calls for a 1-2. Shoe obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Marcus takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Shoe catches Marcus with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Shoe fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Marcus has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Shoe with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gum Shoe seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Marcus goes for a double leg but Shoe avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Shoe continues to drive forward.
Shoe is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Simon Marcus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shoe lands with a straight right. Marcus didn't see that one coming.
Shoe dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Shoe misses with a head kick.
Marcus walks forward, straight into a front kick from Shoe.
Shoe scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shoe lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T2#
Marcus shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Shoe lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #ROC2#
Marcus is rocked!
Marcus doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Shoe comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Shoe delivers a nice body kick.
Shoe throws a quick inside leg kick.
Marcus will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Shoe lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Marcus shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Shoe counters with a slapping leg kick.
Shoe digs a good hook to Marcus's body.
Shoe with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Shoe throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Marcus.#T3#
Marcus doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Shoe throws a good cross that connects.
Oh Marcus is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Shoe lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Marcus. Shoe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shoe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Marcus tries to counter with a takedown but Shoe is quick to defend against it.
Shoe fails to land with a series of punches.
and Shoe counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Marcus! He's just covering up as Shoe starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gum Shoe!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 14, 2016

#R1##TD#
Jackson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Jackson looking for a guillotine here but Marcus defends easily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Marcus's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Jackson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Marcus.
Marcus throwing strikes but missing.
Marcus postures up in Jackson's guard and throws a big left but Jackson blocks it.
Jackson 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.
Marcus controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T1#
Jackson tries to free his leg and advance position but Marcus is retaining full guard.
Jackson looking to sit in guard and control but Marcus gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Marcus cracks Jackson with a solid left hand.#SUB2#
Jackson throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Marcus escapes and throws Jackson's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Jackson takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Jackson tries to bench press Marcus off him but Marcus keeps the position.
Marcus wants to control but Jackson is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Jackson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jackson on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Jackson is trying to work for a sweep but Marcus has mounted him!
Jackson can't escape the position. #T2#
BOOM! Marcus connects with a massive shot to the dome! #ROC#
Jackson is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Smoosh Jackson has been cut.
Marcus postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Jackson in real trouble here! The ref calls for Jackson to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Simon Marcus!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 10, 2016

#R1#
Rand lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#TD#
Rand tries to sprawl but Marcus drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Marcus is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rand can do anything to dispel that myth.
Marcus working the head and body with strikes. #CUT#
It looks like Danir Rand has been cut.
Rand has hold of Marcus's hands but Marcus slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Marcus lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Marcus thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Rand keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Marcus working Rand over with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marcus slips a nice elbow through Rand's hands, connecting with Rand's forehead.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marcus looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Marcus is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Marcus slips a nice elbow through Rand's hands, connecting with Rand's forehead.#T1#
Marcus looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Marcus lands a nice short elbow.
Marcus lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Rand looks winded!
Marcus is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Rand!
Marcus raining down hammerfists from mount.#ROC#
Rand is rocked!#CUT#
That has opened up Danir Rand's cut even more.
Marcus pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Rand is still in real trouble! Can Marcus finish him?#CUT#
Danir Rand's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Danir Rand's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Simon Marcus!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 24, 2016

#R1#
Kinji throws a wild body kick that Marcus sees coming a mile off.
Marcus changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Marcus shoots in for a takedown but Kinji shows good takedown defense.
Marcus fails in his attempt to clinch.
Marcus misses with a shot to the body
and Kinji counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A combination from Kinji does no damage.
Kinji wants to slow Marcus down by chopping away at his legs.
Kinji swats away the attempt to clinch by Marcus.
Nice sprawl there from Kinji as Marcus shoots in.
Kinji waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Marcus.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kinji just misses with a punch to the body.
Marcus half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kinji cracks Marcus with a good jab.
Marcus walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kinji.
Kinji scores with a hook to the body. Marcus takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kinji lands a jab to the nose.
Carlos Kinji seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Marcus closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kinji circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Simon Marcus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kinji scoring well with a low kick there.
Kinji throws a low kick but Marcus avoids it.
Carlos Kinji is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kinji loads up on a big right hand but Marcus slips the punch.
Marcus tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kinji defends well and Marcus ends up having to push Kinji into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A good leg kick by Kinji.
Kinji lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kinji looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#TD#
Marcus shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Marcus in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB#
Marcus postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Kinji is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Marcus, into his guard. #REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marcus wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kinji trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Marcus has Kinji pulled in close to control his posture.
Marcus looking for a sweep. Not yet Marcus, not yet.
Kinji being controlled here momentarily.
Marcus tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Marcus is on top in guard. #REVR#
Kinji working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Marcus.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marcus connects with a couple of short punches.
Kinji being controlled here, momentarily.
Marcus trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kinji keeping moving, preventing Marcus from controlling successfully.
Kinji pulls Marcus in close to his closed guard and prevents Marcus from doing any damage or advancing position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kinji wants to sweep here but Marcus controlling him for the moment. #T4#
Kinji working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Marcus.
Marcus throws a big elbow that misses.
Marcus being controlled here momentarily.
Kinji 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.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Marcus tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kinji sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Marcus somewhat.
Kinji scores with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carlos Kinji dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Marcus shoots for a double leg takedown but Kinji sprawls well. He's pushed Marcus's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kinji swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL#
Marcus instigates a clinch.
A short right from Kinji.
Kinji lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kinji is pushing Marcus up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Kinji throws a head punch that misses.
Kinji working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kinji tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marcus is looking to take this one to the mat.
Kinji tries a knee to the head but Marcus blocks it.
Kinji tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kinji tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kinji tries to land knees in the clinch but Marcus avoids the damage to the body. #T1#
Marcus is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Simon Marcus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kinji stops a takedown attempt from Marcus.
Marcus is working for takedown but Kinji is calmly controlling the position for now.
Marcus has Kinji pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kinji manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A bit of stalling here from Kinji.
Kinji missing with knees to the body.
Kinji using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Marcus has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Marcus drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kinji gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kinji prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kinji tries to throw a body punch but Marcus avoids it by throwing Kinji back against the cage.
Kinji is pressed up against the cage. Marcus has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kinji down to the mat. Kinji avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #T2#
Marcus checks a low kick from Kinji.
Marcus shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kinji sprawls well. Kinji wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Marcus gets slowly back to his feet.
Kinji looks to land a body kick but Marcus moved away.
Marcus misses with a takedown attempt - Kinji sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD#
Marcus looking to score a takedown here. Kinji is defending well but Marcus drives through and ends up in Kinji's guard.#ES2#
Kinji has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Marcus off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
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!
Kinji leaves Marcus with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Marcus's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kinji connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Marcus scrambles back to his feet.#T3#
Kinji tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kinji throws a leg kick which misses Marcus's front leg but catches the back leg as Marcus tries to avoid it.
Kinji tries to clinch but Marcus moves away
and Marcus counters with a straight right hand.
Marcus closes the distance and clinches up with Kinji, looking for a takedown. Marcus pushes Kinji against the cage but Kinji circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL2#
Kinji fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Marcus, pushing him back against the cage.
Kinji lands with a right to the head.
Marcus is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kinji gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kinji lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Marcus has Kinji pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kinji manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Marcus is looking to take this one to the mat.
Kinji dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Kinji is pressed up against the cage. Marcus has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kinji down to the mat. Kinji avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #T4#
Nice straight punches there by Kinji. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kinji.
Kinji chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kinji thows a body kick. Marcus tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marcus checks a leg kick nicely.
Marcus throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kinji's waist but Kinji gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Marcus off to one side.
Kinji connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Marcus momentarily.
Marcus will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kinji throws out a counter right but Marcus avoids it with no problem.#CL2#
Kinji has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kinji lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kinji lands a nice knee to the body.
A knee to the head by Kinji. #CUT2#
It looks like Simon Marcus has been cut.
Kinji stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carlos Kinji showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Simon Marcus's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Kinji is looking to clinch but Marcus is avoiding it.
Kinji has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kinji scores with a leg kick.
Marcus changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kinji tries to avoid it but Marcus manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kinji to the ground. Kinji escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kinji throws a sloppy head kick and Marcus moves out of range easily.
Marcus rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kinji counters with a low kick, right behind Marcus 's knee.
Kinji lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Marcus lands a jab to the head.
Marcus is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kinji connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Marcus fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marcus shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kinji as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Simon Marcus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kinji fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Marcus.#T1##CL2#
Kinji fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Marcus, pushing him back against the cage.
Kinji throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Marcus blocks it with crossed arms.
Kinji misses with a knee to the head.
Marcus is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kinji pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kinji using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Marcus has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kinji working Marcus over with knees to the body.
Kinji using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Marcus has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kinji lands a nice uppercut.
Kinji gets underhooks to prevent Marcus's takedown attempt.
Kinji stops a takedown attempt from Marcus.
Kinji misses with an elbow over the top.
Kinji gets underhooks to prevent Marcus's takedown attempt. #T2#
Kinji lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Marcus or not.
Kinji lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A knee to the head by Kinji.
Kinji will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Marcus up against the cage.
Marcus blocking some punches.
Kinji pushes Marcus back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kinji makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Carlos Kinji seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short right from Kinji.
Nice elbow from Kinji.
Kinji gets underhooks to prevent Marcus's takedown attempt.
Kinji swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T3#
Kinji misses with an elbow over the top.
Kinji tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kinji putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Marcus in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Kinji lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #KD2#
Kinji drops Marcus with a big knee straight up the middle! Marcus is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Carlos Kinji is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#ROC2#
Marcus is rocked!
Kinji connects with a solid leg kick.
Oh Marcus is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CL2#
Kinji clinches.
Kinji throws a punch but it's blocked by Marcus.
Marcus seems to have got his legs back now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kinji lands an uppercut.
Kinji crunches a lovely knee into Marcus's ribcage.
Kinji comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kinji softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T4#
A fake to the body and Kinji gets the Thai clinch. He wastes no time and tries to connect with knees to the head. This is dangerous for Marcus! He should get out! Another devastating knee and Marcus falls head first to the ground. It's all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:09 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Carlos Kinji!
Carlos Kinji 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.

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